Date:  Friday, November 25, 2022

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

Contact: Capt. Craig Habel, 269-337-8139

Carjacking suspects in custody after pursuit

Kalamazoo, Michigan:

On Friday, November 25, 2022, at approximately 2:36 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers located a stolen vehicle that was occupied in the 100 block W Stockbridge Ave. The vehicle had been reported stolen at gunpoint to Kalamazoo Public Safety early in the morning.  When the officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, the driver fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was started. 

During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle struck a street sign with the stolen vehicle losing control and came to a stop. The occupants attempted to flee on foot.  The driver, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was taken into custody at the vehicle.  The second suspect, a 15-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was taken into custody attempting to hid behind a house after fleeing on foot.

The victim of the carjacking was not injured during the incident.  Evidence of a 2^nd carjacking was found on the suspects that had occurred on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in the 800 block of Clinton.  Both suspects were lodged at the juvenile home.

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

Accident and Road Closure

Date:  November 18, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, Michigan:  On Thursday, November 17, 2022, at approximately 10:19 p.m. hours, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a train vs pedestrian accident. The accident resulted in the death of a 44-year-old, male, Kalamazoo resident. The identity of the victim is not being released pending notification of the next of kin.

The areas of north and south bound Pitcher; north and south bound Edwards, between Kalamazoo and Willard are open for travel.

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

Authority:

Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date:  November 17, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, Michigan:  On Thursday, November 17, 2022, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a train vs pedestrian accident. The accident is currently being investigated.

The areas of north and south bound Pitcher; north and south bound Edwards, between Kalamazoo and Willard are closed. Please seek an alternate route of travel. A second News Release will be sent out when these areas are open for travel.

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

Authority:

Lt. Gretchen Mayo

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

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

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigation Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Friday, November 11, 2022, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the report of a subject who was struck by gunfire.  The subject arrived at a local hospital in a private vehicle.

Officers began investigating this incident and interviewing witnesses.  Officers soon discovered a crime scene near the 2600 block of West Michigan Avenue.

The victim, a 21-year-old Kalamazoo resident died at the hospital as a result of their injuries.  The victim is not being identified at this time.

Kalamazoo Public Safety offers its condolences to any family or friends who have been impacted by this tragic event.

Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority:

Lieutenant Charles Treppa

***UPDATE*** 

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Detectives began investigating this shooting immediately and were able to identify the suspect, a Lansing, MI resident. The Lansing Police Department assisted with the investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect several hours later in Lansing. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at the Ingham County Jail on an unrelated warrant.  

This case is expected to be sent to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors’ Office tomorrow, November 15, for review.   

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to thank the Lansing Police Department for their assistance. Their timely and professional response to our request resulted in the safe capture of the suspect.       

KDPS continues to investigate. Anyone having any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 / kalamazoosilentobserver.com. 

Authority, 

Sergeant Daniel Chenier  

Date:  Wednesday, November 09, 2022

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

Contact:  Jay Shatara, shataraj@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 3:35 P.M., officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety heard several gunshots coming from the 700 block of North Westnedge.  Responding officers located a victim suffering from one non-life threatening gunshot wound.  Officers provided medical care and the victim was transported to a local hospital.  The victim is listed in stable condition.

Kalamazoo Public Safety is diligently investigating this incident and remains committed to effectively addressing gun violence in our community. 

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