Kalamazoo: On June 8^th, 2020 at approximately 12:30 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of gun fire in the 100 block of W. Vine Street.  Officer’s arrived and located a victim in the area suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, a 33-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team assisted officers in the continuation of this investigation in the 800 block of Stuart Street where a search warrant was executed. During the execution of the search warrant additional evidence was located. A suspect has been identified but no arrests have been made and the identity of the suspect is not being released at this time.

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

Authority: Captain Craig Habel (Criminal Investigations Division)

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6/18/20

Kalamazoo:  The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division’s completed their investigation and an arrest warrant was obtained for a 23 year old Kalamazoo resident regarding the shooting that occurred on June 8^th 2020 in the 100 blk of W. Vine St. 

Today, members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team located and arrested the 23 year old male.  The male was arrested for Assault with intent to commit murder, and multiple weapons charges (Felon in Possession of Firearm & Felony Firearm). He was lodged at Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office Jail pending his arraignment.

Authority:  Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde (Criminal Investigations Division)

Kalamazoo, MI: On May 21st, 2020 just after 12:00pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 300 block of Drake Rd, T-Mobile, for a report of a theft.  Two male suspects and a female suspect entered the cell phone store and stole numerous cell phones that were on display while a second female suspect remained back with the vehicle.  No weapon was observed or threatened. The subjects then fled in an unknown direction in a grey colored Honda SUV.  The following is a description of the suspects and their vehicle.

Suspect #1:  dark skinned African American male 16-20 years old, approximately 5’6” in height, thin build, and short hair. He was last seen wearing a camouflage Nike hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a surgical mask.

Suspect #2:  dark skinned African American male, 16-20 years old approximately 5`6″, unknown build, wearing all dark clothing with his hood up and a surgical mask.

Suspect #3: dark skinned African American female, 16-20 years old, approximately 5`6″ in height, medium build. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants with shoulder length braids and a surgical mask.

Suspect #4:  white female, 16-20 years old, long black hair.  She was last seen wearing a white fitted t-shirt and blue jeans.  She remained in the rear of vehicle during the theft.

Suspect Vehicle:  Newer model Honda HR-V grey in color.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-488-8911, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of:  Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI: On February 12, 2020 Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 100 block of E. Michigan Ave, Chase Bank, for a report of a robbery in progress. A male suspect, entered the bank at approximately 4:30 pm, and demanded money from a bank employee. No weapon was displayed by the suspect during the robbery. The suspect left on foot a short time after entering the business. The suspect has not been located at this time. An unknown amount of cash was taken.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male approximately six foot tall with an average build, with black hair and facial hair. He was wearing a dark colored hooded coat, black shirt, a black baseball hat (backwards) and several gold colored chains around his neck.

Please see the below photos, showing the suspect inside the bank during the robbery. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-488-8911, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde

Date: February 12, 2020
Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:  On January 24^th, 2020 at 10:55pm, Public Safety Officers responded to 400 Dillingham Lane for a report of an armed robbery.  The victim reported she was approached by a male who pointed a gun at her head and demanded her property.  He fled the scene with her purse and cellphone.

Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded, and K-9 Nero was called in to track the suspect.  The K-9 tracked to an apartment building located in the 600 block of Carrington Court.  The suspect was found hiding in a common-area storage closet.  He was arrested and found to be in possession of the victim’s purse as well as the handgun used in the incident.  The suspect, a 21-year-old male from Kalamazoo was lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail with charges of Armed Robbery, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer. The suspect was also a parole absconder.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:

Sgt Richard McCall

Date:  1/25/20

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 9th, 2020 at approximately 0100 hrs, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers conducted an illegal drug investigation surrounding a business in the 700 block of Douglas. As a result of this investigation a search warrant was sought and later served.

While actively investigating this incident over ten occupants exited the business. Each occupant was temporarily detained and identified. Two of these occupants had outstanding warrants and were later transported to Kalamazoo County Jail. After the business was searched a firearm, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia was seized. Charges are being requested regarding drug and firearm violations.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to encourage citizens to report crime in their respective neighborhoods. 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.

By authority of: Sgt. Tim Millard

Date: Friday, January 10, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139