Date: 1/1/2021

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8136

On January 1st, 2021 at approximately 4:02 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Drive regarding a report of a shots fired inside a building. First arriving officers located a 21 year old man suffering from gunshot wounds. KDPS officers provided aid to the man, but he succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives responded to the scene, and are currently investigating the incident. As of this time, no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139, or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Lt. Robert Holdwick

Date: Friday, December 18, 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, December 18, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Fox Ridge Drive.  Detailed descriptions were given of involved people and vehicles by witnesses in the area.

Officers responding intercepted an involved vehicle that had been struck by gunfire.  The vehicle was stopped.  The occupant was discovered to be hastily leaving the area after their vehicle was struck by gunfire.  The operator also had with them a four-month-old child.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this event.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is continuing its investigation into this incident.  Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

Date:  December 18th 2020

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, December 18^th, 2020 an Officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 4100 Block of W Michigan Ave.  During the investigation, Officers suspected narcotic activity and requested the assistance of a K9 for a “free air” search.  The K9 alerted on the vehicle and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed narcotics and an unregistered pistol. 

The suspect, identified as a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for the weapons offense and was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Sgt Matthew Bruce

Date: 12-15-2020

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

Contact: Scott Brooks, Fire Marshal’s Office, 337-8260

On 12/15/2020, at approximately 10:45 am, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety along with Kalamazoo Township Fire Department responded to Borgess Hospital for the report of an fire in the building. Officers arrived quickly and aided by the fire suppression system were able to extinguish the fire. There were no serious injuries and the incident is currently under investigation.

By authority of:

Fire Marshal Scott Brooks

Date: 12-04-2020

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

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, 337-8139

Shots fired into car

Kalamazoo, MI: On 12-04-2020 at approximately 4:02pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the intersection of W. Michigan Ave and N. Westnedge Ave regarding reports of gunshots being fired at a car. Witnesses stated that a male subject had fired gun shots into a car at this intersection and then left the area on foot. As Officers arrived in the area, the victim contacted Dispatch to report that he was shot at by a known subject.

A K-9 track for the suspect was done but the suspect was not located. Although the suspect was not located, there is no threat to the public at this time and this incident appears to be isolated as the victim and suspect are known to each other. The victim in this case was not injured but the vehicle he was in was struck by gunfire.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (269) 337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Doug Hubbell