Kalamazoo, MI

On Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 12:47pm a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Sergeant located a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Vine St and S Westnedge Ave. A traffic stop was attempted, however, the vehicle fled. A brief vehicle pursuit ensued until the suspect vehicle crashed into another motorist. After the crash, the suspect vehicle continued to flee. Officers terminated the pursuit in order to render aid to the other motorist.

The stolen vehicle was later located, unoccupied, in the 700 block of Second St. The suspect was not located.

The suspect is a white male, approximately 20 years old with short dark colored hair and a trimmed beard.

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

Date: May 14th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

By authority of: Sgt. David Moran

Kalamazoo, MI:
On Tuesday May 7th, 2019 at approximately 1:20pm, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1500 block of N. Pitcher St. for a report of a warehouse fire at Graphics Packaging.

Public Safety Officers arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found fire coming from roof. Due to the size of the warehouse a second alarm was initiated to bring additional resources and manpower to the scene. Fire ground operations continued for over four hours until the fire could be fully extinguished. At this time there are no reported injuries to employees or firefighters. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Date: May 7th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Captain Operations Division, 337-8142

By authority of: Lt. Scott VanderEnde

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Kalamazoo, MI:
On Tuesday May 7th, 2019 at approximately 4:45pm, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the intersection of S. Westnedge Ave and South St. regarding a two vehicle crash with injuries.

Public Safety Officers responded and discovered that a power pole had also been struck and had taken down the traffic control device at the intersection. Three occupants of the involved vehicles were transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that one of the vehicles drove through a red light and struck the second vehicle. The at-fault driver was cited on scene and released. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

The S. Westnedge Ave and South Street intersection is closed until the light pole and traffic control device can be repaired. KDPS is requesting that vehicular and pedestrian traffic avoid the area.

A second press release will be released when the roadway is opened back up.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Date: May 7th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Captain Operations Division, 337-8142

By authority of: Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI: On 05-04-19 just after 4:00 am KDPS Officers responded to the 600 Blk of Mable St. in reference to a fight complaint. A 26 year old male Kalamazoo resident was located and he sustained an injury to his head from being struck in the face by a handgun. He also sustained a gunshot wound to the head. This individual was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

KDPS officers conducted an investigation into the incident and a suspect was identified as a 29 year old Kalamazoo resident. Officers vigorously patrolled areas known for this suspect to hangout and just prior to 8:00 pm officers located the suspect and arrested him without incident. The suspect was lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail on Felony Assault and multiple weapons offense charges.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Date: May 5th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI:

On May 5th 2019, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety received a report of a woman whose kayak had been submerged and lodged in debris. She was currently stranded on a portion of the Kalamazoo River behind Mayor’s Riverfront Park. She was reportedly out of the water; however she was on the bank that was not accessible easily by land. The area she was in was surrounded by high walls and an abandoned train trestle.

Public Safety Officers assigned to Rescue 6 and Squad 6 were called to rescue the victim. Utilizing the Rescue Boat, the Officers were able to rescue the victim and return her to her family safely. The victim was taken downriver to meet up with the rest of her family who was also kayaking the Kalamazoo River. The victim was grateful for the rescue and had mentioned that all of her personal belongings (cell phone, wallet, and car keys) were still in the kayak that was 80% submerged.

During the beginning stages of retrieving the kayak and personal property, two citizens in canoes offered their assistance. They were able to dislodge the kayak and recover the personal property. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety graciously thanks these two anonymous citizens for assisting in the retrieval of the victim’s personal effects and kayak.

Date: May 5, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8142

By authority of: Fire Lieutenant Kenneth Skibbe