Date: October 11th, 2019

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

Contact: Captain Huber, (269) 337-8120

Mobile Home fire 4000 Underwood Dr

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, 10-11-19 at about 2:00 AM Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Portage Fire Department and Comstock Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of Underwood Dr for a report of a mobile home fire. Upon arrival fire fighters found the majority of the structure consumed by fire. The resident was located on scene and stated no one should be inside the home. After about 20 minutes the fire was brought under control. The structure was a total loss as a result of the event. The Red Cross responded to the scene to provide assistance to the resident. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire; the cause is undetermined at this time. No one was injured during this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Date: October 10th, 2019

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

Contact: Captain Misner, (269) 337-8120

Subject shot 1500 Fox Ridge Dr, suspect in custody

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday October 9th, 2019 at about 11:30PM, officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to several reports of shots fired in the 1500 block of Fox Ridge Dr. During the calls, a suspect description was provided and a responding officer located the suspect fleeing on foot Near Douglas Ave and W Paterson St. The suspect was arrested after a short foot pursuit resulting in the recovery of a firearm. A vehicle then arrived at a local hospital with a victim inside with 2 gunshot wounds, those injuries do not appear to be life threatening. A search of that vehicle led to the recovery of a second firearm and the arrest of a subject that had an outstanding warrant. As a result of this investigation a 24 year old Kalamazoo man is in custody for the incident facing charges related to the shooting and possession of a firearm. Another 24 year old Kalamazoo man is also in custody on a warrant and charges related to the handgun located inside the vehicle. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. ####

On October 7, 2019 at approximately 11:45p.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1500 block of Lafayette Ave in reference to a home invasion that had just occurred.  The resident was forced into his residence at gunpoint by two suspects.  The suspects then held the victim at gunpoint while they stole several items from the residence.  The suspects fled in a vehicle, described as a light green SUV, in an unknown direction.

The suspects are described as two black males with a skinny build, wearing jeans and gray hooded sweatshirts.  One of the suspects’ faces was covered with a blue bandana.  Both were estimated to be in their late twenties to early 30s.   Several items, mostly electronics, were stolen.  Officers searched the surrounding area but the suspects have not yet been located.

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. Brian Reidenbach

Kalamazoo MI: On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at approximately 3:09 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Wood Street for the report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a car. Upon arrival, officers found the car had fled the scene of the crash.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Bronson Hospital, and is listed in critical condition. A passenger of the motorcycle was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

A witness described the hit-and-run vehicle as a black Honda SUV with tinted windows.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-488-8911, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority of: Sergeant Kyle Vosburg

Date: September 25, 2019

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

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