Kalamazoo, MI: On April 8, 2019, at 10:27 p.m., Public Safety Officers responded to a business in the 800-block of S. Burdick St. for a report of an armed robbery. The clerk reported a suspect pointed a black handgun at him and demanded cash. The suspect then grabbed the entire cash register and fled the business.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and white Nike shoes. He also had an orange mask on. The suspect fled on foot southbound from the store. A K-9 track was done, and based on the results it is believed the suspect entered a getaway vehicle.

This incident is still under investigation and Public Safety is asking anyone with information to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Richard McCall

Date: April 8, 2019

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

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

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 7th, 2019 Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers were responding to multiple calls for service related to crowds, fights, noise and shots fired in the areas of 700 and 1100 blocks of Douglas Ave, 1500 Fox Ridge Dr, 900 N Westnedge Ave, 1100 Princeton Ave, 700 Hawley St and 400 W Michigan Ave related to what is commonly referred to as the “x-train”. The calls for service related to these issues extended from approximately midnight to 0330hrs and were addressed by multiple officers. The following investigations were conducted during this time period:

At approximately 12:05 am officers responded to the area of Florence and N Westnedge for a report of a female firing a handgun. During the investigation the suspect was located and identified as a 22 year old female Kalamazoo resident who was arrested on felony charges related to felonious assault and possession of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Officers responded to the area of Princeton Ave and Norway Ave around 1:30 AM for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival no one was located in the area but a total of 12 spent shell casings were located along the roadway between Norway and W Paterson Ave. It appeared the rounds were fired from a moving vehicle.

At approximately 2:40 AM a traffic stop was conducted in the 700 block of Douglas Ave as officers continued to address the x-train. During the traffic stop ammunition was observed inside the vehicle which ultimately led to the recovery of an unregistered handgun. The driver of the vehicle, a 22 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested on felony charges related to the gun.

At approximately 3:20 officers responded to a hit and run accident near the area of E Frank and N Burdick St. When officers arrived there were no vehicles near this intersection however shortly thereafter one of the vehicles was located at N Burdick and W Paterson with front end damage. A 39 year old Kalamazoo male was arrested for Operating while intoxicated.

Anyone who has 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 VanderKlok

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, April 04, 2019, at approximately 9 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 700-block of Academy. Public Safety Officers arrived and encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions throughout the home. Interior search and rescue attempts were made despite the heavy fire conditions. The structure was quickly deemed unsafe for interior firefighting leading to a defensive attack from the exterior.

The structure contained at least nine apartments. One occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital. Red Cross was contacted and responded to assist the displaced residents. The structure was heavily damaged. Firefighters are still on scene and are continuing with fire suppression efforts. This investigation is in the preliminary stages and will be headed by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-488-8911 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Date: April 5, 2019

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

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 around 8:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 1200 block of Douglas Ave for a report of an apartment fire. When officers arrived on scene they found heavy smoke conditions coming from an apartment on the second floor inside a multi-level apartment building. It was unknown to officers if there were residents still inside the apartment and search/rescue efforts were immediately started. No one was located inside.

Fire suppression efforts were started and the fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. Officers were on scene for just over an hour conducting firefighter operations. The fire was contained to one apartment, however there was minor water damage sustained to surrounding apartments. The building had an operational sprinkler system which was critical in this incident in containing the fire and preventing fire spread throughout the building.

No civilians or firefighters were injured in this incident. Two residents were temporarily displaced due to the fire, but are receiving services through the Red Cross. The fire cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

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

By authority of: Lt Danielle Guilds

Date: Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Matthew Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

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