Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a breaking and entering at a business in the 2100 block of South Burdick.

Responding officers flooded the area as a K-9 track was conducted.  The K-9 led directly to a residence in the immediate area of the business.  Officers converged on the home and attempted contact.  Several occupants could be seen attempting to hide and turn off lights during this contact.

Officers secured the home from the exterior and applied for a search warrant.  Officers gave approximately three hours of loudspeaker announcements for the occupants to exit the home, these directions were not followed by the occupants. Upon issuance of the warrant officers made entry into the home.

Inside the home, four suspects were contacted, identified, and apprehended or arrested.  One of the suspects was located hiding in the attic of the home.  Evidence related to this incident was also recovered which included, clothing worn by the suspects, tools used to force entry to the business, and property that was stolen from the business.

Two individuals identified as suspects were arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo Country Jail where they await arraignment on charges of breaking and entering. 

Two additional juvenile suspects were apprehended and turned over to their guardians.  Charges will be submitted to the Kalamazoo Country Prosecutor’s Office for their review.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident 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

Date: Monday, November 14, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Monday, November 14, 2022, at approximately 8:40 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to multiple reports of a stabbing that was occurring in the 100 block of East North Street.

Officers arrived in the area and were able to quickly locate the involved parties due to multiple, accurate witness reports of the event.

After investigation, it was determined that an altercation occurred involving money and one of the subjects produced a knife and stabbed the other multiple times.  This was not a random act as the two subjects are acquainted with each other.

The victim, a 52-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to thank the involved citizens who witnessed this event. Their quick and accurate reporting caused for an immediate response and apprehension of the suspect.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident 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

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Staples Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and located two separate vehicle accidents.  Witnesses in the area reported hearing gunshots and seeing vehicles driving recklessly in the area.  While investigating, a 49-year-old Kalamazoo resident arrived at a local hospital via personal transportation with an apparent gunshot wound to the leg.  The victim’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident 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

Date: October 21, 2022

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, KDPS Criminal Investigation Division 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On October 20, 2022, at approximately 2:30 am officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were called to the 1700 block of Knollwood Avenue by a resident that was aware of recent break-ins in the area.  The resident reported that they witnessed two subjects attempting to break into a home.

When officers arrived in the area they located two suspects who fled on foot, upon sight of the police.  Both suspects were quickly located and arrested with the assistance of a KDPS canine.

During the investigation, it was determined that these suspects are likely responsible for numerous home invasions that have taken place in the campus area recently. Detectives continued to investigate and uncovered evidence of additional home invasions that had not yet been reported to the police. Several thousand dollars of additional stolen property was located. Through this investigation, a third suspect was also located and arrested.

KDPS would like to acknowledge and thank our community members for their assistance and timely reporting of their observations which lead to the apprehension of the suspects involved.

KDPS reminds residents to keep valuables out of sight and locked up safely.  Always, double-check that your vehicles and homes are locked and secure.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

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

Authority:

Sergeant Daniel Chenier

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139 

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Kalsee Credit Union at 3121 Portage Street.

Arriving officers made contact with employees who reported that a man entered the financial institution wearing a mask and presented a note which made threats to the employees and demanded money.  The suspect was reported to have fled the bank on foot.

Officers and detectives with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety are actively investigating this incident. Please see the attached photographs of the suspect involved in this matter. The suspect’s identity is currently unknown.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident 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