Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday December 11th at 7:10 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Adams St for a family disturbance. Upon arrival it was learned that one of the involved suspects had three outstanding warrants for his arrest. The suspect, fled out a kitchen window and into the Oakwood neighborhood.

Kalamazoo Public Safety K9 “Nero” was called in to assist with his handler PSO Pittelkow. Nero is the most senior K-9 with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and has been with the department for over 7 years. Nero conducted a track of the suspect, and located him hiding on the roof of a detached garage. The suspect, a 28 year old male from Kalamazoo was taken into police custody without incident. He was lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail for outstanding warrants, with additional charges pending for resisting & obstructing a police officer.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Richard McCall

Date: December 12, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, December 9th, 2019 at approximately 10:45pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 200 block of Pierce Ave for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located several casings in the roadway. No victims were located. An aware citizen observed a white sedan leaving the area after the shots were fired. Officers conducted interviews on scene and were able to identify a suspect.

On Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at approximately 1:15 am, Kalamazoo County Sherriff’s Department Deputies located the suspect in the 4900 block of Sprinkle Rd. The suspect had the firearm concealed on his person and taken into custody without incident.

As a result of this investigation a 29 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and an outstanding warrant. Additional charges are being sought.

Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this incident or about additional criminal activity to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt Andrew Werkema

Date: December 10th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On December 9, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Oak St. regarding a possible structure fire. When public safety officers arrived, there was smoke visible from the doorway of the residence.

The occupants of the residence including two adults and several children had self-evacuated immediately after the fire had formed. KDPS firefighters entered the residence and encountered fire within a room on the first floor. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to a single room of the residence.

The family was provided information for the Red Cross to assist with any needs. The circumstances surrounding this fire are believed to be cooking related.

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.

Authority: Sgt. Bryan Martin

Date: December 9, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at approximately 4:30 pm a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer was flagged down in the 500 block of N Burdick St for the report of an armed robbery of a cell phone. Officers responded to the area and located a subject matching the suspect description. The subject fled upon sight of officers, but was apprehended. The 14 year old Kalamazoo resident was in possession of the firearm, which turned out to be a “BB” gun that was not distinguishable from a real firearm. The cell phone was not recovered at this time.

KDPS Officers continued to investigate and identified a second suspect also a juvenile. This suspect, a 15 year old Kalamazoo resident was found inside a residence in the 1500 block of Krom St. The suspect attempted to escape arrest from a second story window; however he was apprehended after resisting officers. The stolen cell phone was also recovered inside the residence and returned to the owner.

Both juvenile males were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home pending charges related to the Armed Robbery and Resisting/Obstructing.

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. Kyle Ahrens

Date: Thursday, December 05, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Operations Division, 269-337-8139

 Kalamazoo, MI: 

On December 1, 2019 at approximately 10:00 pm officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, along with the Michigan State Police, responded to the 6300 block of Proctor Street, in Comstock Township, to assist the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. Information had been received that an unknown person had entered a home and was armed with a gun. There were multiple residents in the home at the time. Upon hearing gunfire inside the house, officers entered the house in order to rescue the hostages.

Three officers were hit by gunfire and were transported to nearby hospitals. The suspect was taken into custody. The investigation is being handled by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office who will release information as the investigation progresses.

One of the officers struck by gunfire was Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer, PSO Caleb Jones, a three year department veteran. He suffered a non-life threatening injury and continues to be treated at a local hospital.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is very thankful that all officers survived the incident, and mourn the loss of the one victim. The officers acted courageously; and, as they are trained to do, they were able to rescue the two other victims.

As many spent this past Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family, giving thanks, our local law enforcement officers have been tirelessly on duty. In the past 48 hours we have now locally  had four officers shot while serving their communities; officers never waiver in their duty to respond or their willingness to go where needed. I ask all to take a moment and give thanks for these public servants.  

Authority: Chief Karianne Thomas

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Date:  December 2, 2019

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Chief Thomas, Chief’s Office, 269-337-8270