Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, July 23, 2018 at approximately 8:20 PM, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were dispatched to a citizen report of a man near the intersection of Douglas Ave., and Summit with a gun. Officers were able to observe a person fitting the description who entered a vehicle in the 100 block of Cadillac. A traffic stop was conducted and two handguns were recovered.

A 27 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. A 15 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo Juvenile Home. Criminal charges included carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and stolen firearm.

Kalamazoo Public Safety acknowledges that it can be difficult for citizens to get involved in incidents such as these and would like to thank those in the community who do.

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: Lieutenant David Thomas

Date: July 24, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Charles Treppa, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Date: July 17, 2018

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Kalamazoo, MI

Multi-Jurisdiction Home Invasion Investigation

On July 17, 2018, at approximately 2:14 p.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 2300 Block of Crest Avenue in reference to a home invasion which had just occurred. The homeowner arrived at her residence and found an unknown subject inside her house. The suspect fled on foot and the homeowner called 911. While investigating this incident, officers found a subject whom matched the suspect description in the area. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect; however, the suspect fled on foot. During this time, the suspect broke into an occupied house in the 2400 Block of Amherst. While inside the residence, the suspect took a set of vehicle keys, ran back outside, and stole a motor vehicle parked in the driveway. Simultaneously, officers were on foot looking for the fleeing suspect. Officers in the area observed the vehicle drive recklessly from the address. The victim, whose vehicle was just stolen, flagged down an officer and advised of what had just occurred. Based on this information, officers focused their attention on the stolen vehicle, which was now linked to both home invasion incidents. During the course of the investigation, officers were able to collect evidence which developed suspect information.

The suspect continued a crime spree outside the City of Kalamazoo and was eventually located and arrested by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police. All agencies involved in this incident are currently working together to complete this investigation.

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. Moran

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Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at approximately 10:50 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 200 blk of W. Maple St. to arrest a 29 year old Kalamazoo resident on his parole absconder warrant.

When officers made contact at a residence in the 200 blk of W. Maple St, officers located four subjects sitting in a vehicle parked in the driveway. During the course of the investigation officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located two firearms (one stolen) and a quantity of methamphetamine. The wanted parole absconder was also located at the residence and was arrested on his warrant. Officers executed a search warrant on the residence and located additional firearms and drugs. In total four adult Kalamazoo men were arrested on various weapon, drugs charges, and warrants.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Scott VanderEnde

Date: July 10th, 2018

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

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