Date: Friday, December 18, 2020

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, December 18, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Drive.  Detailed descriptions were given of involved people and vehicles by witnesses in the area.

Officers responding intercepted an involved vehicle that had been struck by gunfire.  The vehicle was stopped.  The occupant was discovered to be hastily leaving the area after their vehicle was struck by gunfire.  The operator also had with them a four-month-old child.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this event.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into this incident.  Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date:  December 18th 2020

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, December 18^th, 2020 an Officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 4100 Block of W Michigan Ave.  During the investigation, Officers suspected narcotic activity and requested the assistance of a K9 for a “free air” search.  The K9 alerted on the vehicle and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed narcotics and an unregistered pistol. 

The suspect, identified as a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for the weapons offense and was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Sgt Matthew Bruce

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 500 block of Harding Place in reference to the report of a subject who was robbed of their property and vehicle at gun point.

Public safety officers arrived in the area to investigate.  The victim reported to officers that they had made arrangements on social media to meet up with an unknown person to purchase a gaming device that was advertised for sale. 

When the victim arrived in the suggested meeting area they were approached by several people, one of which had a handgun pointed at them.  The suspects then demanded money and possession of the victim’s vehicle.

The suspects involved fled the area in the victim’s vehicle and have not been located. No suspect information is available currently.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to remind those utilizing social media such as Facebook, Let it Go, Craigslist, Snap Chat and the like to exercise caution when considering to give out personal information, arranging to meet unknown individuals, or exchange money for goods and services.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lt. Charles Treppa