Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at approximately 11:50 pm, Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the 1800 block of E Main Street regarding the report of a man with a gun.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted a victim who had fled a home in the area. This individual advised police that they became involved in an altercation with a known person. The altercation was reported to have escalated and the suspect produced a firearm then fired it at the victim.

Officers responded to the home and secured it while applying for a search warrant. During this time, it was established that the suspect was still present in the home. The Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team and Crisis Negotiations team were called to assist. Several telephone contacts were made with the suspect who refused to exit the home.

After an approximate 6-hour standoff entry was made into the home and the suspect was arrested without further incident.

The suspect, a 37-year-old Kalamazoo resident was transported to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department Jail where he was lodged and is awaiting arraignment on several weapons and assault charges.

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: Lt. Charles Treppa 12780

Date: September 17, 2020

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

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

On 9-12-20, around 2:00 am, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of N Westnedge Ave on a report of shots being fired. There, a 20 year old Kalamazoo female was located who was suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested nearby. The firearm was also recovered as evidence.

A 24 year old Kalamazoo male was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on 4 felony weapon related offenses.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crimes in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Sgt. Brian Cake

Date: September 13, 2020

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

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

Date: September 9, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at approximately 11:50 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 600 Block of East Michigan Avenue in reference to reports of a stabbing that occurred.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted a victim who reported an argument with a known acquaintance.  It was reported that the suspect involved in the argument produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the face multiple times.

Public Safety Officers rendered aid to the victim who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Public Safety Officers converged on the area as a suspect description was relayed from the investigating officers.  The suspect, A 50-year-old Kalamazoo resident was quickly located and arrested.

The suspect was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail and is awaiting arraignment regarding this incident.

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.

Authority:

Lt. Charles Treppa

Kalamazoo, MI:
On August 27th, 2020 at approximately 1:55 am, officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 1100 block of Maywood Ave for a report of several shots fired. When the officers checked the area, they located a home that had been struck by gunfire. The residents of the home were inside at the time of the shooting, but nobody was injured. A witness reported hearing the gunshots, and seeing a vehicle leaving the area. A crime lab technician responded to process the scene and collect evidence. The motive for the shooting is unknown, as the residents just recently moved into the home. The suspect vehicle was described as a late model, four door, silver sedan.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Sgt. Robert Holdwick

Date: 8/27/20

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

Contact: KDPS Operations Division 269-337-8120

Date:  August 18, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI: 

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 8:30 pm Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were dispatched to a local hospital regarding an individual with a gunshot wound.  Responding officers arrived and contacted this individual.

Through investigation it was reported to Public Safety Officers that the incident occurred in the 800 block of E Paterson Street.  It was reported that several individuals forcefully entered the victim’s vehicle.  It was also reported that one of the individuals discharged a firearm during the altercation striking the victim.

The 28-year-old victim is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Anyone having information regarding this incident, or any other crimes in Kalamazoo, is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:  Sgt. Brian Cake