Date:  January 20^th, 2020

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Officer Struck by Vehicle, Suspect in Custody

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January 20^th, 2022, officers with the Crime Reduction Team, along with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, were attempting to arrest dangerous and wanted persons in the 5000 block of W Main St. in Oshtemo Township.  During the arrest, the suspects fled in a vehicle, striking an officer in the process.  The suspect vehicle was located but refused to stop for police.  A police pursuit was initiated however, Kalamazoo Public Safety terminated the pursuit due to the driving actions of the suspect posing too great a danger to the public.

The suspect was located in a vehicle a short time later and arrested without further incident.

A loaded firearm was seized from the suspect vehicle and an 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested on multiple felony charges.

The officer struck by the suspect vehicle was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen

Date:  Sunday, January 16, 2022  

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

41-year-old struck by gunfire

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Sunday, January 16, 2022, at approximately 1:29 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1000 block of Interfaith Blvd for a report of a shooting.  Upon officer’s arrival, they located a 41-year-old male who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.  No suspects have been arrested.

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

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Date:  Saturday, January 15, 2022

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Update: Police Impersonator

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the suspect and suspect vehicle were located with the help of citizens.  Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety thanks the assistance of all those who called in tips about 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 343-2100

By authority of: 

Lt. Scott Miller

Police Impersonator

JANUARY 15, 2022 BY ERIC REIBER

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

On Friday, January 14, 2022 at approximately 6:00 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were made aware of an individual impersonating a police officer. The suspect conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Portage Rd near Palmer St.

KDPS officers are currently investigating the incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.

Officers have determined that the suspect was at the scene of an earlier traffic crash on that same day. Attached is a picture from the Officers Body Worn Camera at the scene of the traffic crash. This photograph is of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect is an unknown white male and the vehicle is believed to be a dark colored Chevy Equinox.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. Eric Reiber

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022

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

Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

On Friday, January 14, 2022 at approximately 6:00 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety were made aware of an individual impersonating a police officer. The suspect conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Portage Rd near Palmer St.

KDPS officers are currently investigating the incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.

Officers have determined that the suspect was at the scene of an earlier traffic crash on that same day. Attached is a picture from the Officers Body Worn Camera at the scene of the traffic crash. This photograph is of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect is an unknown white male and the vehicle is believed to be a dark colored Chevy Equinox.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. Eric Reiber

Date:  January 13^th  2022

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922 

PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Kalamazoo, MI:

On January12th 2022, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to an incident in the 4400 block of S Westnedge Ave where a stolen pickup truck from Calhoun County was recovered.   On January 13^th around 2:00 am, Public Safety responded to the report of a crashed vehicle in the 400 block of W Kilgore that matched the description of another stolen vehicle.  The vehicle was confirmed as stolen from Calhoun County.  While setting up a police K9 search, a third stolen vehicle from Calhoun County was located in the 700 block of W Kilgore Ave that was running.

Upon contacting this vehicle, it fled, striking a KDPS police cruiser in the process.  A vehicle pursuit was initiated but later terminated as the suspect vehicle was disregarding traffic control devices making the risk to the general public too great.  The third stolen vehicle was soon after located near the intersection of Bryant and Portage Rd, unoccupied.  Another police K9 track was attempted but did not locate the suspect.

In total, three stolen vehicles from Calhoun County were located and recovered.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8139 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lieutenant Keaton Nielsen