Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 500 block of Harding Place in reference to the report of a subject who was robbed of their property and vehicle at gun point.

Public safety officers arrived in the area to investigate.  The victim reported to officers that they had made arrangements on social media to meet up with an unknown person to purchase a gaming device that was advertised for sale. 

When the victim arrived in the suggested meeting area they were approached by several people, one of which had a handgun pointed at them.  The suspects then demanded money and possession of the victim’s vehicle.

The suspects involved fled the area in the victim’s vehicle and have not been located. No suspect information is available currently.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to remind those utilizing social media such as Facebook, Let it Go, Craigslist, Snap Chat and the like to exercise caution when considering to give out personal information, arranging to meet unknown individuals, or exchange money for goods and services.

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

Date: 11/27/20

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

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

Shots fired; one person injured.

Kalamazoo, MI:

On November 27th, 2020 at approximately 3:15 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 400 block of Reed Ave for a report of shots fired. As officers were checking the area, dispatch received a call from an area emergency room reporting that a victim had arrived. The victim, a 17 year old Kalamazoo man, said that he was sitting inside a parked car when he was suddenly struck by gunfire. The suspect left in an unknown direction. Based on the information provided by the victim, officers located the shooting scene, and recovered evidence of the crime. As of this time, the suspect has not been located or identified. The victim is being treated, and is in stable condition.

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: 11.27.2020

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

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

Shots fired into an Occupied Home

On 11.27.2020 at approximately 1446 hours Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1300 block of Bridge Street in reference to the report of multiple shots fired. It was further reported that a white vehicle that was involved in the shooting was seen leaving the immediate area. As officers arrived on scene several shell casings were located. Shortly thereafter it was learned that a residence in the immediate area had also been struck by gunfire.

Officers canvassed the area, and attempted to locate the involved vehicle, however no vehicle or suspects were located. While the residence was occupied with an adult and a toddler during the shooting, there were no injuries.

Anyone with information about this accident is encouraged to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 488.911. Silent observer (269) 343.2100, or email www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Authority: Sgt. L. McMillon

Date: Friday, November 13, 2020

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

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

On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of West Lovell Street.  The purpose of this stop was to contact and arrest a known subject with an arrest warrant.

While addressing the warrant arrest a separate occupant of the vehicle attempted to flee the traffic stop on foot.  This occupant was arrested after a short foot pursuit.  When this occupant was searched, a stolen firearm was recovered that was concealed on his ankle.

Two additional subjects from the vehicle were also arrested when the vehicle was searched, and a collapsible rifle, several magazines and many additional rounds of ammunition were located.

All three suspects have been lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on weapons charges.

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 Charles Treppa 12780

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 900 block of Charlotte Avenue in reference to the report of a subject who had been stabbed.

Officers arrived in the area and located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The victim reported being approached by an unknown suspect who demanded property from them.  The victim stated that when they refused the suspect stabbed them repeatedly before fleeing the area.

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

The suspect has been described as an approximately six-foot-tall black male who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.  The suspect was further described as having the hood of the sweatshirt up over the head and was wearing a black face covering that hid the nose and mouth.

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