Kalamazoo, MI:

On November 8th, approximately 1:45AM, an un-identified male attempted to rob a Kalamazoo resident at gun point in the 3400blk of Kenbrooke Court. The victim was approached as he left his vehicle to walk into his residence. During the attempted robbery, the victim tried to disarm the suspect causing the pistol to discharge during the fight. No one was struck with the round and the suspect fled on foot to a waiting vehicle. The victim sustained a minor hand injury from the slide of the pistol.

Suspect Vehicle: Dark colored Chrysler sedan with tinted windows.

Suspect Description: African American male approximately 5’10” thin build.

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. Keaton Nielsen #####

Date: November 8th 2019 Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:
On November 1st, 2019, at approximately 4:33 pm, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, along with firefighters from the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport, responded to the airfield for an aircraft that had crash landed. A small, single engine airplane, piloted by a 41 year old Battle Creek man, suffered a mechanical issue just after takeoff. The pilot attempted to land on a runway, but instead crash landed in a grassy area nearby. The pilot was transported by ambulance to the hospital for minor injuries. There were no other occupants in the airplane. The cause of the crash is unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration was contacted, and is investigating the incident.

Anyone with 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. Robert Holdwick

Date: 11/1/19
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

Kalamazoo, MI:

On 10/27/19 at approx. 1:45 AM a 32 year old male was struck by a vehicle while in the roadway near the intersection of S. Rose/Academy St. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded and rendered aid. The male victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle, a 31 year old Kalamazoo resident, remained on scene. Alcohol appears to be a factor and as a result of the investigation the driver was arrested and lodged at Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office on an alcohol related driving offense.

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, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: October 27th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

Around 9:50PM on October 25th 2019, Public Safety Officers responded to 2200 Blk of S Burdick St. for the report of smoke coming from the eaves of the residence. The first responding officers found heavy smoke coming from all sides of the residence and could see flames through the second floor windows. An interior fire attack was commenced; however the fire breached the roof moments after officers entered. Officers did not locate anyone inside the residence and due to the heavy fire conditions coupled with structural failures on the second floor and roof; officers were forced to exit and take a defensive stance.

Officers prevented damage to neighboring houses and after greatly improving fire conditions inside the residence, officers were able to re-enter the second floor and extinguish the remainder of the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshall’s Office.
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. Keaton Nielsen

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Road Open

Kalamazoo, MI:

Southbound South Westnedge Ave at Howard Street is now open.  

Consumers Energy responded and repaired the leak.

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Date:  July 26th, 2019

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

Contact:  Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8140