Home Invasion Arrest

On Friday January 25th, 2019 at approximately 5:30 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the area of 1800 Bloomfield in regards to multiple home invasions and a larceny from vehicle complaint. The suspect fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. A K9 track was attempted however the suspect was not located. During the course of this investigation a suspect description was obtained. Officers canvassed the area and provided local residents and businesses with a detailed clothing description of the suspect.

Several hours later an alert local business employee contacted police about a suspicious male loitering in an open business. When officers arrived they contacted the subject and noted he matched the suspect from the previous home invasions. During the course of the investigation the male was found in possession of the previously reported stolen property. The 38 year old, Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for Home Invasion and Larceny from vehicle. The stolen property was returned to the rightful owners.

Anyone have information regarding this incident or recent burglaries are asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

Date: January 26th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

Authority: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 at approximately 9:00 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 500 block of N. Park St for the report of a robbery, a weapon was indicated but not seen. The suspect fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. A K9 track was conducted which led officers to the 600 block of Ada St. While on Ada St, officers located the suspect and he was taken into custody without further incident. Additionally the stolen property was recovered.

As a result of this investigation a 39 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Armed Robbery.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

Date:  January 3, 2019

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

Contact:  Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

Authority: Sgt. Andrew Werkema

On Sunday December 30th, 2018 at approximately 12:13 am Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 2100 block of Portage in reference to a commercial burglary alarm. When officers arrived they located forced entry into the business. Upon checking the business no suspects were located. A perimeter was established and a KDPS Police K-9 was requested. K-9 Nero tracked for nearly 2 miles locating 3 suspects. All three male suspects are Kalamazoo residents and were arrested on multiple charges. The stolen property was recovered and returned to the owner.
Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

Date: December 30th, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

Authority: Sgt. Ryan Preston

On Thursday December 13th, 2018 at approximately 7:15 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to Bronson Hospital for the report of a male that had been shot at an unknown location. The investigation lead officers to the 400 block of Drexel Place. The 30 year old victim is currently in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident. The investigation is in its early stages at this point and there is limited suspect information. No arrests have been made.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100
Authority: Sgt. Andrew Werkema

Date: December 14, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139