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Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Rooftop Arrest

March 20, 2023 by Charles Treppa

Date: Monday, March 20, 2023

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

Contact:  PIO Jay Shatara, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, March 20, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety located a stolen vehicle traveling in the 1400 block of Alamo Avenue.  When officers attempted to stop the vehicle and investigate, the vehicle fled.

Officers pursued the vehicle but elected to stop the pursuit due to various safety concerns.  Soon after, the vehicle became stuck in congested traffic.  The two occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot in the 200 block of West Michigan Avenue.

One of the suspects was tackled and arrested after a short foot pursuit.  The second suspect was able to scale the side of a building and attempted to hide on a business’s rooftop.

Officers promptly surrounded the business, preventing any path of escape.  The building was laddered with the assistance of fire personnel and the second suspect surrendered without further incident.

Both suspects will be lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail where they await arraignment on multiple criminal charges.

Anyone with additional information regarding the above incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 337-8120 or Kalamazoo Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted at the below link or the free application: P3Tips. www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com 

Authority:

Lt Charles Treppa 12780

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Errant Gunfire Causes Natural Gas Leak

January 15, 2023 by Charles Treppa

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of gunfire in the 2600 block of Heatherdowns Lane.

Officers arrived in the area and began canvasing for more information. Officers located multiple residences in this area that appeared to have been struck by gunfire. One of the residence’s natural gas supply line was struck by a bullet causing a significant gas leak.

While officers managed and secured the crime scene additional resources were called to address the natural gas leak and evacuation of nearby residents.  Consumer’s Energy was contacted to respond and mitigate the gas leak.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Filed Under: News Releases

Shooting Investigation 500 Vernon Street

January 7, 2023 by Charles Treppa

Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of a subject struck by gunfire in the 500 block of Vernon Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim, a 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.

Officers are actively investigating this matter and no additional information is available for release at this time.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Filed Under: News Releases

Residential Structure Fire 3000 Alpine

December 18, 2022 by Charles Treppa

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022

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

Contact:  Fire Marshal, Scott Brooks  269-337-8260 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of smoke coming from the doors and windows of a residence in the 3000 block of Alpine Street.

Officers arrived at the home and discovered a fire inside the residence that appeared to have started in the basement of the home.  The fire was brought under control in around 20 minutes.

The occupants of the home self-evacuated and fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fire.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the City of Kalamazoo fire marshal’s office at 269-337-8260.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Filed Under: Uncategorized

***Update***Interfaith Shooting Investigation

December 16, 2022 by Charles Treppa

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, December 16, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of Interfaith Boulevard regarding the report of a citizen being struck by gunfire.  

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The victim’s injuries are considered serious and life-threatening.

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***Update***

On Saturday December 17, 2022, in the late afternoon, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was notified that the victim in this matter had passed away at a local hospital. The victim is not being identified at this time pending all family notifications.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety offers its condolences to any family or friends who have been impacted by this loss. We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Filed Under: News Releases

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