Kalamazoo, MI:

On June 22, 2019, Kalamazoo Public Safety’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT), which is part of the Community Outreach and Problem Solving Division (COPS), was made aware of numerous heroin overdoses that had taken place around the City of Kalamazoo in the matter of just a couple hours.

Collectively, the CRT and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Operations Division identified the individual responsible for the delivery of heroin as well as the residence that was being utilized to distribute heroin to the citizens of Kalamazoo. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was drafted and signed by the 8th District Court.

At approximately 5:25 p.m., the CRT, with the assistance of the Operations Division, executed the search warrant in the 900-block of N Church St. Two individuals were located inside the residence and detained. A search of the residence revealed heroin packaged for sale, a digital scale, additional packaging material and other corroborating evidence regarding the intent to distribute narcotics.

A 42-year-old male, as well as a 35-year-old female, both Kalamazoo residents, were arrested for the possession with intent to deliver heroin. Both were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Since the execution of this search warrant, there have been no additional calls for service regarding heroin overdoses in the City of Kalamazoo. Citizens should be mindful that these substances can be and are often laced with additional harmful chemicals or substances which can cause an uptick in overdoses and even death.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Justin Wonders

Date: June 22, 2019

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

Contact: Executive Lieutenant Mike Kelley, C.O.P.S. Division, 337-8880

Kalamazoo, MI:  The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like residents in low-lying areas as well as motorists to remain vigilant to potential flooding for the remainder of the weekend and into Monday. While flooding from this past Thursday’s rain has subsided, many of the swollen creeks continue to empty excess rainwater into the Kalamazoo River. Predictions are that the Kalamazoo River will rise to approximately 8 feet by Sunday evening. Flood stage is 9 feet. Additionally, forecasted rains for Sunday evening into Monday morning could create flood conditions in low areas and areas prone to flooding, including roadways.

KDPS in conjunction with Public Services are monitoring the river levels and potential rainfall. Should the need arise, updates on street closures and flood impacts will be released to local media outlets as well as being posted on the City of Kalamazoo webpage.

By authority of: Assistant Chief Jeff VanderWiere

Date: June 22, 2019

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

Contact: Assistant Chief Jeff VanderWiere, Emergency Management, 337-8270

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 30, 2019, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers were contacted at Public Safety Headquarters by the victim of an Armed Robbery. Officers learned the suspect had threatened the victim with a handgun and stolen money from him on N. Church St. Based on that information, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence in the 1000-block of N. Church St. The suspect was located and taken into custody without incident, and the loaded handgun used in the crime was recovered.

The suspect, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for Armed Robbery and an outstanding warrant and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

We thank the Citizens of Kalamazoo for continued communication with our department regarding quality of life issues in their respective neighborhoods. Anyone having further information reference this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Tim Millard

Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 28, 2019 at approximately 11:53 pm KDPS Officers responded to the 1500 Blk of Portage Rd. in reference to a domestic dispute complaint.

Upon arrival officers determined that during this dispute a female fired two shots at an occupied vehicle. No one was injured in this shooting. The female suspect then retreated into her residence. Officers were able to make phone contact with the female and get her to exit the residence. The female was taken into custody without further incident and a search was conducted of her residence. During the search officers located and seized a loaded handgun and ammunition.

The female, a 33 year old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested and lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail on felonious assault and weapon related charges.

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

Date: March 29th, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Authority of Lt. Scott VanderEnde

Kalamazoo, MI:
On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 3pm, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the intersection of N Park St and Water St for a motorcyclist which struck a vehicle. The motorcyclist was traveling northbound on N Park St from Michigan Ave at excessive speeds. A vehicle traveling westbound on Water St crossed through the intersection, but did not see the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 21 year old Kalamazoo resident, sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident and was treated at an area hospital. Speed was a factor in this accident. Two lanes of N Park St at Water St were temporarily closed while the accident was investigated.

As spring approaches, more and more motorcyclists are taking to the road. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant of the increased number of motorcycles on the roadway.

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: Thursday, March 28, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120