Two bank robbery suspects arrested

April 17, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

On April 17, 2018 at approximately 2:30 p.m., KDPS received a report of a bank robbery that occurred in the 4300 Block of W Main St in the City of Kalamazoo. Initial information indicated that two suspects fled the bank on foot. Kalamazoo Public Safety K9 was deployed and tracked the two suspects to Frays Park in the Westwood Neighborhood. Upon sight of police, the subjects fled on foot. Both subjects were eventually taken into custody and were found to be in possession of evidence from the robbery.

To protect the integrity of the on-going investigation, no suspect information will be released at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. David Moran

Date: 04-17-2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Gull Road Bank Robbery

April 10, 2018 by Michael Skurski

Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to a bank in the 3300-block of Gull Road for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers determined that a lone suspect had stolen an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot. No injuries were reported. The suspect has not been identified at this time, but the Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate this incident.

The suspect is described as follows:

A male wearing a dark-colored mask, a grey hooded Nike sweatshirt with a neon green Nike swoosh, dark-colored pants, black Nike shoes with a white Nike swoosh, and carrying a black sling-style backpack.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 269-337-8139, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lieutenant Michael Skurski

Date: April 10, 2018
Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Fatal Shooting Investigation Update

April 10, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

On April 7th, 2018 at approximately 4:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N Burdick regarding the report of a shooting.

Responding Officers arrived and located a victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The subject was transported to Bronson Hospital however lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. The victim has been identified as Terrance Jaleel Swinney a twenty-six (26) year-old Kalamazoo resident.

Kalamazoo Public Safety extends our sincerest sympathy to Mr. Swinney’s family and friends.

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: Captain Shannon Bagley

Date: April 10, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

S Burdick Street House Fire

April 7, 2018 by Gretchen Mayo

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matt Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8994

HOUSE FIRE

Kalamazoo, MI: Saturday, April 7, 2018 at approximately 143 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of S Burdick. Upon arrival, there was heavy fire and smoke coming from the rear of the residence and had made it into the attic. An exterior attack with the ladder truck knocked the flames down which allowed an interior team to gain entry. Due to the fire being in the attic; various voids; and wind, it took approximately 4 hours to extinguish.

A resident was home at the time of the fire and able to escape with his pets safely. No firefighters were injured and the Red Cross was notified.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Fatal Shooting Investigation

April 7, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 4:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N Burdick regarding the report of a shooting.

Responding Officers arrived and located one victim who appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The victim, a 26 year old Kalamazoo resident was rushed to a local hospital, however was later pronounced dead after succumbing to their injuries.

No further information is available at this time.

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: Sergeant Charles Treppa

Date: April 7, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139