Date: August 16th, 2018

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

Contact: Acting Captain Habel, 337-8120

Handgun and drugs seized, suspects in custody

Kalamazoo, MI: On August 16th, 2018 at about 1:55 A.M. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were conducting surveillance in the 1500 block of Fox Ridge following a report of shots fired. During the investigation, a suspect vehicle was identified and contacted within the complex. Officers became aware that there were drugs inside the vehicle, and during a subsequent search, a loaded handgun was located on one of the occupants along with suspected methamphetamine. During a continued search, delivery amounts of marijuana were recovered. As a result of this investigation a 21 year old Kalamazoo man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A second suspect, a 20 year old Kalamazoo man, was arrested on warrants and possession with intent to deliver marijuana.

Anyone who has 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 Bentley

Community Outreach/Youth Football

Kalamazoo, MI: The City of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Public Safety are excited to announce our partnership with the Kalamazoo United Youth Football Association (KUYFA). We are in the process of joining the National Police Athletic/Activities League (NAPAL) to facilitate a mentoring sponsoring relationship under the auspices of the national organization.

This Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Waldo Stadium, KUYFA will be hosting a youth football jamboree from 11am until 2pm. The youth participants come from Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Benton Harbor. After the jamboree, please come join KUYFA in a fundraising opportunity at Revel and Roll bowling alley located at 4500 Stadium Dr. from 4pm-8pm.

Revel and Roll and W4 Construction Group LLC are two local sponsors of the program. KUYFA would also like to thank Western Michigan University Football Coach Tim Lester for the opportunity to use the facilities.

So come out and watch some great youth football on a big stage, watch our future stars of tomorrow, and help with our fundraising needs.

Date: August 15, 2018

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

Contact: Assistant Chief Vernon Coakley, Operations/Community Outreach

Downtown Gas Leak

Kalamazoo, MI:

On August 13, 2018 at 1030 am, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 300 Block of Portage Rd on report of a gas leak. Upon arrival, it was determined that a construction crew severed a natural gas service line. As a result; sections of Portage Rd and South St were closed for several hours while the natural gas leak was mitigated.

Currently, South St from John St to Portage Rd is still closed, the duration of the road closure in unknown at this time.

By authority of: Sgt. David Moran

Date: Monday, August 13, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Robbery Investigation

On August 11th, 2018, at approximately 8:03 a.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to 308 W. Michigan Ave in reference to a robbery. Upon investigation it was found that the suspect went around the employee’s counter and threatened physical harm to the employee while demanding money. The suspect obtained cash from the employee before fleeing on foot. A K-9 track was attempted however, the suspect was not located. The suspect was last seen running eastbound from the establishment on W. Michigan Ave. The suspect is described as a black/male, approximately forty years old, short hair, 5’07’, slender build and wearing a blue shirt and baggie jeans at the time of the incident.

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. Brandon Noble

Date: August 11th, 2018

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

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