Gas Station Robbery

Kalamazoo, MI: On 02-27-19 at approximately 2:43 am KDPS Officers responded to the 3500 Blk of S. Sprinkle Rd in reference to an armed robbery in progress. The suspect indicated he had a weapon but one was not observed.

Upon arrival the suspect had fled on foot with the cash register which contained an amount of money. A K9 track was conducted and area businesses were canvassed. During the course of the investigation surveillance footage was obtained which identified a suspect vehicle involved in the robbery leaving the scene.

At approximately 04:09 am a KDPS Sergeant observed the suspect vehicle parked in a driveway in the 1000 Blk of E. Stockbridge. Officers conducted an investigation at the residence. Inside the residence officers located the suspect matching the description and a second suspect that was identified as the getaway driver.

Both suspects are adult males and were arrested and lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail on armed robbery 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:  February 27th, 2019

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

Contact:  Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Downed Power Line Blocks Road

Kalamazoo, MI: February 24th, 2019 the 100 block of W. Vine Street is currently shut down due to a downed power line. The line is currently blocking W. Vine Street between S. Burdick and S. Rose to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Consumers Energy has been contacted.

The roadway is not expected to be opened until after 6:00 am Monday, February 25 due to the overwhelming amount of down lines caused by the high winds. We ask anyone who commutes through this area to seek alternate routes for the time being.

By authority of: Sgt. Steven Heyduck

Date: Sunday, February 24th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Huber, Operations Division, 337-8994

South Burdick Street House Fire

On Friday, February 22nd, 2019 around 6:10 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 3800 block of S Burdick St for a report of a porch fire. When officers arrived on scene they found heavy smoke and fire conditions that had spread to the front of the home. The fire caused energized power lines to fall in the immediate area, blocking traffic on S Burdick Street.

Fire suppression efforts were started and the fire was brought under control in approximately 35 minutes. Officers were on scene for about two hours conducting fire fighting operations. No civilians or firefighters were injured in this incident. The fire cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt Scott VanderEnde

Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Residential Structure Fire

Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1400 block of Fulford St. When public safety officers arrived, there was heavy smoke and fire visible from the second story of the residence. All occupants of the home were able to evacuate safely.

Firefighters were on scene for several hours due to the severe weather which hampered the equipment functionality of fire apparatus. The fire was contained mostly to the second story and attic of the residence. The home sustained significant fire damage. There were no injuries to any tenants or firefighters during this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

Date: January 30,2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Huber, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

By authority of: Sgt Brian Reidenbach