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

Kalamazoo, MI

On January 7, 2020, at approximately 12:21a.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to the 1500 block of Kickapoo Ct for a report of several subjects breaking into vehicles. As officers responded to the area, several subjects fitting the description given by the reportee were located and subsequently fled on foot. KDPS Officers flooded the area and apprehended five juveniles believed to be involved in the larcenies from vehicles. One of the juveniles apprehended was involved in the theft of a vehicle earlier in the night.

Officers recovered suspected stolen property during the investigation and are attempting to locate the victims involved. KDPS believes that there are additional victims that have not been identified yet and request that anyone who suspects their vehicle was broken into in the area of Kickapoo Ct to contact KDPS.

As a result of this investigation, two juveniles were taken into custody and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home. The other three juveniles were released to guardians.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and not to leave valuables unattended inside.

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. Brian Reidenbach

Date: January 7, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On December 21st, at approximately 9:15 pm, an armed robbery occurred in the 1100 block of Oak St. The victim was walking in the area when she was approached by the suspect. The suspect struck the victim in the head and face with the butt of the handgun causing injury. The suspect then fled with the victim’s purse, running south on Oak St. Officers set a perimeter and utilized a police K9 to track the suspect, but the suspect was not located.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’6”-5’10”, weighing 150 lb with a line of hair along the chin. He was wearing black pants and a grey jacket armed with a dark semi-automatic handgun.

The victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries sustained from being struck with the bottom of the gun.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Keaton Nielsen

Date: December 22, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, December 11th, 2019 at approximately 03:53 am, for the second consecutive day, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 200 block of Pierce Ave for a report of shots fired. A citizen observed a white SUV leaving the area after the shots were fired. The vehicle was located in the area and officers attempted to stop the suspect vehicle. The vehicle fled, and a KDPS officer was able to deploy spikes to safely deflate the tires. Two occupants fled the vehicle on foot near the intersection of Sprinkle and Kilgore.

Kalamazoo Public Safety K9 “Axl” responded. Axl conducted a track of both the suspects. One suspect was located hiding in the woods near the intersection. The other suspect was not located. A stolen loaded handgun and methamphetamine was located in the suspect vehicle. As a result of this investigation a 40 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of methamphetamine, and resisting and obstructing.

The incident is still under investigation and Public Safety is asking anyone with information on this stabbing to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Richard McCall

Date: 12-12-19
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139