Date: Monday, November 9, 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 Monday, November 9, 2020 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the 400 block of South Rose Street regarding the report of gunfire.  Officers converged on the area as witnesses gave out descriptions of multiple vehicles involved.

A responding officer located one of the described vehicles fleeing the area.  The vehicle was stopped, and the sole occupant was contacted.  The occupant appeared to be suffering from a graze type gunshot wound. 

The investigating officer observed a firearm in the vehicle upon their approach and detained the occupant.  Upon further investigation it was discovered that the firearm and the car where both stolen.

Paramedics were called to the scene to provide medical attention.  The subject was transported to a local hospital for additional treatment.  The injuries sustained appear non-life threatening.

The suspect, a twenty-four-year-old Kalamazoo resident was ultimately lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on several weapons charges and receiving and concealing a stolen automobile.

It is believed that several other involved subjects are currently outstanding.  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.

No further information is currently available.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date: Monday, November 9, 2020

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

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Monday, November 9, 2020 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the report of gunfire near the 1700 block of Center Street.  Arriving officers located two subjects suffering from gunshot wounds.  Officers also discovered an involved vehicle that had been struck by gunfire numerous times.

Officers provided medical attention to the two subjects and they were both transported to local hospitals for additional medical treatment.  Both subjects are in stable condition at this time.  Their injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

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.

No further information is currently available.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date: Friday, November 6, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 100 block of East Water Street in reference to the report of a person who had been assaulted.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim suffering from injuries related to this incident.  The victim reported being approached by three unknown individuals who solicited him for illegal drugs and money.   When these advances were declined the group began assaulting the victim.  During this assault a member of the group produced what was reported as a handgun, pointed it at the victim, and then struck the victim in the face with the handle of the gun.  Public Safety Officers rendered aid to the victim who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim was able to provide a detailed clothing description of the suspect with the handgun.  This information was quickly relayed to officers who had converged on the area.  While searching, an officer attempted to contact a subject in the immediate area who matched this description. The subject fled on foot and while doing so discarded a pneumatic firearm.  The suspect scaled a fence and hid within an area businesses property.

A K-9 officer was called to the business to assist in this search.  After approximately 10 minutes the suspect was located hiding on the property and was arrested.

The suspect is identified is a 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident.  They were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail where they await arraignment on felonious assault and weapons charges.

The remaining involved subjects have not been located or identified.  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

Date:  Saturday, October 24, 2020

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

Contact:  Captain Matthew Elzinga, Operations Division, 269-337-8120 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, October 23, 2020 at approximately 10:00 pm the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety received reports of a structure fire at a business in the 3700 block of East Cork Street.  Arriving Public Safety Officers found heavy smoke and flames coming from the business.  The fire was brought under control in about 60 minutes.  One firefighter was transported to a local hospital for treatment regarding a minor injury sustained. The property suffered extensive damage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

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

Authority:

Lt. Charles Treppa