Two Suspects Apprehended After Breaking Into Several Cars

April 17, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 15, 2017, around 1:50 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 100-block of CandleWyck for two males who were checking door handles. An alert citizen observed both males engaged in suspicious behavior and called public safety. A KDPS sergeant observed both males walking in the parking lot. After making contact with both, one suspect admitted that they broke into nine cars in the parking lot. All the vehicles broken into were unlocked. Stolen property was recovered from both suspects.

A 17-year-old male suspect will be facing charges for possession of marijuana and larceny from motor vehicle. A 15-year-old suspect will be facing charges for larceny from a motor vehicle. Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind all residents to lock their vehicle doors.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

Authority: Lt Anthony Morgan
Date: April 15, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

April 11, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, April 10, 2017, at approximately 2:00 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to an armed robbery in the 100 block of W. Lovell. The victim was walking alone when he was approached by a subject with a handgun. The suspect demanded the victim’s wallet and keys and said he would shoot the victim if he did not comply. The victim gave the items to the suspect who then fled on foot.

Officers responding to the call quickly established a perimeter and a K9 officer was called to the scene. As the K9 officer was beginning the track, an officer on the perimeter observed the suspect crossing Park Street in the 500 block heading west. A short foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was quickly apprehended. A stolen handgun was recovered as was the victim’s wallet and keys.

The suspect is a 25 year old Kalamazoo resident. He was arrested for armed robbery along with multiple other felonies. Nobody was injured during this incident.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Lance Handlogten
Date: April 10, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

E Walnut Structure Fire

April 11, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 4:00 A.M. on April 8, 2017, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to Choices Auto, located at 532 E. Walnut, regarding smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival officers found that a room in the NW corner of the building was on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was contained to that area. The cause of the fire is unknown and currently under investigation.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

By authority of: Lt. Lance Handlogten
Date: April 8,2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 337-8142

Alcohol and Speed Factors in Crash

April 6, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 6, 2017, at about 12:10 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of a single car accident at E. Michigan Avenue and Kings Highway. The reporting party also advised that two people were lying on the ground.

Responding officers located the vehicle on the sidewalk with heavy damage. Two women, the driver and passenger, were found on the ground immediately outside the vehicle and were given medical aid. The women were transported to Borgess by Life for medical treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The intersection of E. Michigan Avenue and Kings Highway was closed for a short time to allow for rendering aid and investigating the crash.

Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash. This crash remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. Diaz
Date: April 6, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Man with Gun Arrested

April 6, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at approximately 4:30 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were on patrol in the 1000 block of Bridge St. An officer recognized a male with a long criminal record, who is known to carry guns, and who was wanted on a court order. Officers saw the person trying to tuck an object into his pants as he was walking.

The male looked up and saw the patrol car and tried to run away. Officers ordered him to stop as they gave chase, but he refused to stop. Officers saw the person throw an object next to a house as he fled through yards in the neighborhood. When the fleeing male was unable to jump over a fence, officers were able to take him into custody. Officers went back to where they saw the man throw the object and recovered a fully loaded semi-automatic pistol.

The male, a 17 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for CCW, felony firearm, resisting and obstructing a police officer, and possession of marijuana.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Michael Treu
Date: April 6, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139