Date: Friday, July 23, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, July 23, 2021 at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a man with a gun who was forcing entry into a residence in the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Drive.

Officers arrived in the area and attempted to contact an individual who matched the description provided by a witness.  The subject fled from officers on foot; however, was soon after caught and arrested.  The firearm used during this incident was recovered during this investigation.

The suspect was arrested regarding charges of armed home invasion, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing a police officer, and assault.  The suspect was also arrested for violating release conditions established from previous criminal activity where he was released on bond.

Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of this incident.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident or any other incident involving recent gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

On July 18, 2021 at 6:44 a.m., KDPS officers responded to a residence in the 1000-block of S Rose St on a report of a shooting. Minutes later, a 21-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The suspect, a 25-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was located a short time later and taken into custody. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.

The victim is currently hospitalized in critical condition.

Anyone having information regarding this incident of gun violence is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Chuck Mason

Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021

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

Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On 7-17-2021 at approximately 08:30am Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 4300blk of S. Westnedge at Discount Tire after employees had located a suspicious suitcase that had a wire sticking out of it behind the business. Upon inspecting the bag, a suspicious object inside with wires sticking out of it was observed. The Kalamazoo Public Safety Bomb Squad responded and determined the object was not an explosive and not a danger to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8150 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.


By authority of: Sgt. Doug Hubbell

Date: 7-17-2021

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

Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, 337-8367

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 5, 2021

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Department of Public safety is seeking the assistance of the public with locating and identifying one of the suspects involved in the Florence Street shooting.

Attached is a picture of the suspect vehicle – identified as a white Chevy Camaro – involved in the shooting.   

There is currently no status update available on the shooting victim.

Shooting details

On Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 6:58 P.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 700 block of Florence St for a report of a shooting.  Upon officer’s arrival, they did not locate a shooting victim and began to investigate. 

While officers were on scene, a shooting victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound from this incident.  The victim, a 14-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was treated at the hospital and is listed in stable condition.  It appears the victim was hit by a stray bullet while sitting on a porch holding an infant.  No suspects have been identified.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Friday, May 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were sent to the area of Church/Paterson regarding a large party and crowd of people.

Public Safety Officers addressed a crowd upwards of 600 people and over 100 cars gridlocking area streets. Several fights broke out during the course of the unapproved party as well as several shots fired calls. Three firearms were recovered, two of the firearms had fallen out into the street after fights. Also recovered were random loaded magazines and live ammunition scattered throughout the streets.

For more than 7 hours, officers were solely addressing issues associated with the large crowd and party.

An 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon as well as other charges. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.


Authority:
Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: May 21, 2021

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139