On Tuesday August 4^th at approximately 5:41pm, Officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 3000 Blk of S. Burdick St. on reports of shots fired.  Responding officers found a tenant hiding in their apartment trying to avoid the gunfire, fortunately no one was stuck by the gunfire.  The evidence located on scene and through video surveillance depicts a deliberate act by a single male, who intentionally shoots into an apartment complex building. 

The KDPS Crime lab responded and processed the scene.  19 casings were recovered. The casings were from two different firearms with one of them being from an assault rifle.  The crime lab investigation revealed that 9 bullets had entered 4 different apartments within the building.  These rounds travelled through bedrooms, bathrooms, and one bullet was found lodged in a refrigerator. 

At this time no suspect has been identified.  The shooter was described as a male wearing a white t-shirt.  The shooter left in a gold colored impala with a spoiler.  Photographs of the vehicle as it left the scene have been attached to this report. 

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.

By authority of: 

Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde

Date: August 7th, 2020

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

On Saturday August 1^st, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) was alerted by several members of the community regarding a threatening Facebook “Live” post. In the post the male subject was threatening violence on a Kalamazoo neighborhood in retaliation for a previous shooting that occurred the prior day.    

KDPS Detectives investigated this on-line post and were concerned about this threatening content and the fear that it had created in the community.  On Wednesday August 5^th, Detectives were able to secure a warrant for this subject’s arrest related to the on-line threats. Later that same day the subject was arrested without incident.

This subject a 26-year-old Kalamazoo residence, Jhontae Jamison, was arraigned on Thursday August 6^th for making terrorist threats and using a computer to commit a crime.  He is currently being lodged by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office.

KDPS appreciates the community members that alerted us of this criminal activity. 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.

By authority of:  Executive Lieutenant Scott VanderEnde

Date: August 7th, 2020

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

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