Date: May 7, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Bagley, 337-8120

Shots Fired 1600 Race St

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, May 7, 2018 at approximately 6:45 P.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Race St. Upon arrival officers located a home in the area that had several bullets fired into it. During the investigation a male arrived at the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound stemming from the same incident. Officers are looking for a black or charcoal sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Impala SS, believed to be involved in the shooting. At the time of the incident the vehicle was occupied by two black males that had partially covered their faces.

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.

By authority of: Lt VanderKlok

Date:  May 6, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Suspicious House Fire

On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at about 1636 hours, officers responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Elizabeth. Officers fought the fire for approximately 3 hours before extinguishing all the hot spots within the residence. Red Cross responded to the scene to assist with the family. The fire is currently being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139, 337-8285 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority:

Sgt Bentley

Kalamazoo, Michigan:  On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at approximately 10:44 p.m., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and the Michigan State Policeresponded to the 800-block of Woodbury Ave. regarding a subject that had been shot.  Officers in the area reported hearing gunshots, and moments later received a report of subject that had been shot.  Officers located a 21-year-old Kalamazoo resident with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.  The victim was transported to the hospital where he received medical treatment, and was released.

A subsequent investigation of this incident determined that the suspect had fired at the victim outside of the residence, and then fired additional rounds into the occupied residence.  The suspect has not been identified at the time of this report but theinvestigation is ongoing.

Authority:

Sgt. Bryan Martin

Date: May 3, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Date: May 1, 2018

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

Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Firearms and Drugs Recovered During Traffic Stop

Kalamazoo, Michigan: On Monday, April 30, 2018, at approximately 9:15p.m. a Kalamazoo Public Safety officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block Hays Park for a traffic violation. During the course of the traffic stop officers located marijuana concealed in the dashboard of the vehicle and two firearms. The two firearms were later determined to be stolen from the Kalamazoo and Saginaw areas.

The driver of the vehicle, a 21 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, carrying a concealed firearm, receiving and concealing a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A 17 year old passenger and Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm, and receiving and concealing a stolen firearm. The third occupant in the vehicle, a 20 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

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:

Sgt. Bryan Martin