400 Drexel Place Shooting

December 14, 2018 by Scott VanderEnde

On Thursday December 13th, 2018 at approximately 7:15 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to Bronson Hospital for the report of a male that had been shot at an unknown location. The investigation lead officers to the 400 block of Drexel Place. The 30 year old victim is currently in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident. The investigation is in its early stages at this point and there is limited suspect information. No arrests have been made.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100
Authority: Sgt. Andrew Werkema

Date: December 14, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

500 Ada-Shooting

December 13, 2018 by Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI: On December 12th, 2018 at about 2300 hours. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Ada Street following a report of shots fired and a subject down. Public Safety officers discovered a male subject had sustained a gunshot wound that was non-life threatening. The 16 year old Kalamazoo man was transported to an area hospital and is currently in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident. The investigation is in its early stages at this point and there is limited suspect information.
Public Safety encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Tim Millard

Date: December 13th, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8120

Armed Robbery, suspect arrested.

December 6, 2018 by Chad VanderKlok

Date: December 6th, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Misner, (269) 337-8120

Armed Robbery 2800 Portage Rd, Suspect Arrested

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday December 6th, 2018, at approximately 8:15P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the area of 2800 Portage Rd for a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a business. Employees were able to provide a detailed description of the suspect as officers set up a perimeter and began a K-9 track. An officer on perimeter observed the suspect and made contact near the intersection of Portage Rd and Cork St. During the contact stolen money, a facsimile firearm and additional evidence was recovered. The suspect was identified as a 37 year old Kalamazoo man and was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges related to the armed robbery.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Lt VanderKlok

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Bank Robbed by Two Males on Stadium Dr.

November 30, 2018 by Danielle Guilds

Kalamazoo, MI: On November 30, 2018, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 4300 block of Stadium Dr, PNC Bank, on a report of a Robbery in progress. The employees advised two African American males entered the bank at approximately 1030am, displaying small caliber handguns, and demanding money.

One suspect, taller, wearing a dark sweat suit, jumped the front counter waving his gun, and grabbing money from the open drawers. The second male, shorter, with a white jacket on, stayed behind the counter, continuing to demand money. The two suspects fled on foot to the north.

Officers arrived on scene shortly after the 911 call. A canine track was initiated, and worked its way up to the area of Debbie Ln. No injuries were reported during this robbery. An unknown amount of cash was taken. The suspects are still be sought by authorities.

Kalamazoo Public Safety Patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, and Forensic Lab are working in conjunction with the FBI in attempts to identify the suspects in this case. Attached are four photos showing the suspects inside the bank during the robbery.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8139, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Captain Brad Misner

Date: November 30^th, 2018

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Officer struck by vehicle

November 19, 2018 by Scott Smith

Officer struck by vehicle

Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Monday, November 19, 2018, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Officers from Kalamazoo Public Safety were talking to citizens in the 600 block of Douglas Ave. A vehicle, attempting to avoid another vehicle, went over the curb and struck an officer who was walking on the sidewalk. Other officers who were nearby immediately began first aid on the injured officer. Officers were able to speak with drivers of both vehicles. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash.

The officer was transported to a hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. KDPS conducted a crash investigation related to this incident.

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.

A press conference will be held at 3:30 pm at Kalamazoo Department Public Safety Headquarters.

Authority:

Lt. Michael Treu

Date: May 3, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 337-8142