Date:  Friday, April 9, 2021

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

Contact:  Ryan Bridges, BridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, (269) 762-2922

Felonious Assault leads to arrest and 3 handguns seized

On Friday, April 9, 2021 at approximately 4:30 a.m. the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 100 block of E. Maple Street on a report of a felonious assault involving a handgun.  Officers arrived and located a group in the area.  The male described by the victim was located and was still in possession of a handgun on his person.  Officer’s searched in the area and located two additional handguns, which were seized.  A 29-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for the felonious assault and other weapons offenses.  Three handguns were seized during this investigation. 

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

By authority of  Sgt. John Khillah

Date: April 3^rd 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

On April 3^rd 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the report of a structure fire in the 1500 block of Stockbridge Ave.  A vehicle that was in a driveway had caught fire which then extended to the residence.  The first arriving officers rushed inside and safely evacuated the remaining residents while an initial fire suppression effort halted the fire spread.  The fire was brought under control in under 20 minutes.

There were minor injuries reported for smoke inhalation that were being treated on scene. The fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8139 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. Keaton Nielsen

Date: April 2^nd, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesR@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

On April 2^nd Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 900 block of Jasper Street for a suspicious item.  A suspicious object was given to a citizen who, upon seeing the object starting to flash, thought it was suspicious and contacted Public Safety.  Due to how the object was described to dispatchers, the Public Safety Bomb Squad responded to the scene as a precautionary measure while traffic was shut down on Crosstown Parkway. 

The device was secured by the bomb squad and determined to be safe, unmodified, and non-hazardous in nature.  After further review it was determined that no criminal act had occurred, and this was merely a suspicious occurrence.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8139 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Lt. Keaton Nielsen

Date: Friday, April 2, 2021
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 0125 a.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Swift Drive. Upon arrival, there was heavy fire and smoke coming from a trailer. The extreme heat and flames caught a neighboring trailer on fire as well. The occupants of both trailers were able to get out safely.
After about 40 minutes, the fires were completely extinguished; no injuries to any citizens or firefighters were reported. The American Red Cross was notified as well.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshall.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Gretchen Mayo

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Date:  Thursday, April 01, 2021

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

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

PRESS RELEASE

Road Closure

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Thursday, April 1^st, 2021 Kalamazoo Public Safety was notified that the railroad crossing arms were malfunctioning at the railroad crossing on E. Michigan Ave near Edwards St.  The malfunction is creating a traffic backup and officers are currently on scene assisting with traffic control.  Please avoid the area of E. Michigan Ave. and Edwards St.  The railroad has been notified and are currently working on the problem.

A secondary release will go out once its resolved. 

Update:

The railroad crossing arms have been repaired and traffic can resume back to normal.

By authority of: Lt. Eric Reiber