Date:  February 23, 2021

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922 

Kalamazoo, Michigan: 

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 officers from Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 1200 block of Washington Street due to numerous calls of gunfire in the area.  Responding officers were provided information from an alert citizen who observed several subjects running towards a vehicle immediately after the gunfire was heard.

Officers approached the area and observed a vehicle that had lost control on the icy roadway and struck a snowbank and a tree. Several of the vehicle occupants attempted to leave the area immediately after observing officers.   Two occupants were immediately detained and a third fled on foot.

Officers pursued the fleeing occupant and apprehended him after a brief foot chase.  During the foot pursuit, the subject discarded a firearm in a snowbank.   This individual was arrested on charges of resisting and obstructing as well as several weapons violations.  He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile home.  Additional drug and ordinance violation charges are being requested against the other involved parties.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Anyone having information regarding this incident or any other incidents involving gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority:

Sgt. Bryan Martin

Date: Friday, February 12, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of Cobb Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and located evidence consistent with the above report.  While officers were investigating a victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.

No suspect information is available at this time.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving recent 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

Date: Friday, February 5, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922 

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, February 5, 2021 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of gunfire near the 700 block of Cobb Avenue.  Responding officers arrived in the area to investigate the report and located a victim inside of their vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Officers rendered aid to the victim, conducted interviews, and canvassed the surrounding area for evidence and witnesses.  Information was received that an occupant of a separate motor vehicle discharged a firearm multiple times at the victim’s vehicle, striking both the vehicle and victim.  No suspect information is available currently.

The victim was transported to a local hospital. The injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening.

Officers are still actively investigating this incident.  Anyone having information regarding this matter 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: Thursday, January 28, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 600 block of East Michigan for the report of a structure fire.  Upon officer’s arrival, they located smoke and flames coming from the kitchen of a local business.

Employees at the business were able to utilize on-sight fire suppression equipment prior to evacuating the business; however, this did not extinguish the fire.  Public safety officers arrived and were able to bring the fire under control within five minutes.

No injuries were reported.

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

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

Authority:

Lt Charles Treppa

Date: Thursday, December 31, 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 Thursday, December 31, 2020 at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the report of gunfire in the 1900 block of South Burdick Street.  Witnesses reported a detailed description of a vehicle and the suspect involved as officers were converging on the area.

A public safety officer responding to the call intercepted the described vehicle.  When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator fled. The vehicle was soon after abandoned by the suspect as they fled on foot.  Public safety officers gave chase, and the suspect was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The suspect involved was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail regarding multiple felony charges including weapons offenses, fleeing eluding and resisting arrest.

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