West Cedar Felonious Assault

May 31, 2018 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at approximately 12:30 A.M, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 500-block of W. Cedar St. in the City of Kalamazoo on a report of a female that had been stabbed. Officers quickly arrived and located a 34-year-old Kalamazoo resident with a non-life-threatening stab wound to her side. KDPS officers rendered first aid and the wounded female was transported to an area hospital to receive care. Officers learned that she and a known male subject had been in an argument that escalated to the point where she received one stab wound.

A KDPS K-9 Team attempted to locate the known suspect in the area after he fled on foot, but was unsuccessful.

Anyone who may have further information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Daniel Chenier

Date: May 31, 2018
Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Executive Lieutenant Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Reed Street Stabbing

December 21, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On December 21, 2017 at approximately 01:11 AM the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety dispatch center received a call stating that a subject had been stabbed at a residence in the 400 block of Reed Street. KDPS officers responded and found a 28 year old male with stab wounds to his head and abdomen. Officers provided first aid and the victim was eventually transported to the hospital via ambulance and is currently in stable condition.

During the investigation officers learned that a physical altercation had occurred between the stabbing victim and the suspect. The altercation escalated and the victim was stabbed with a knife by the suspect. The suspect is a 23 year old Kalamazoo man who was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for assault with intent to do great bodily harm.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority of LT. Craig Habel

Date: December 21, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo Teen Assaulted

October 13, 2017 by Scott Boling

Update: On Saturday, October 21st, 2017, PSO Caleb Dumond met with the victim and witness involved with this assault. PSO Dumond is a trained Police Sketch Artist. PSO Dumond was able to draft a picture depicting the suspect involved. Both the victim and witness were able to give detailed information as to certain characteristics they observed the suspect having. Attached is the sketch rendered by PSO Dumond:

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority: Ex. Lt. Brad Misner

Date: October 23rd, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday October 13, 2017 at approximately 7:00 a.m. an unknown male assaulted a thirteen-year-old female walking on the sidewalk. The incident happened near the intersection of West Maple Street and West Crosstown Parkway. The male suspect reached out grabbing the victim as he rode a bicycle by her. The suspect continued riding the bicycle away from the scene southbound on West Crosstown Parkway. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately sixty-years-old with a white “Scruffy” beard. He was wearing a red jacket, faded blue jeans, gray stocking cap and black wire rimmed glasses.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Jason Hendrick

N Rose St Stabbing Investigation

October 6, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

On October 5th, 2017, at approximately 5:12pm., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was at Bronson Hospital when an 18 year old male entered the ER. The Kalamazoo resident told officers that he had been stabbed, but gave little information. The victim was taken into surgery due to the injuries sustained to his abdomen. He remains in critical condition at this time.

Officers were able to locate a scene where this stabbing took place. Lab personnel responded to the 800 block of N. Rose to process the scene. Officers canvassed the area attempting to locate witnesses to the assault. At this time officers have very little to go on, and are asking for help from citizens.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

Authority: Ex. Lt. Brad Misner

Date: October 5th, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Felonious Assault Suspect Arrested

October 1, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 30, 2017 at approximately 9:34 PM Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 1100 block of March St for a report of a large fight. While on scene, officers were approached by a subject that stated a male had threatened them with a handgun. The suspect was then observed going into a nearby residence.

Officers surrounded the house and repeatedly attempted to make contact with the suspect. There was no response. A search warrant was obtained and Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team was activated. The search warrant was served and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Evidence of the crime was also recovered from the residence.

The suspect, a 34 year old resident of Kalamazoo, was arrested for felonious assault and an outstanding warrant.

Authority of Lt. Scott Boling

Date: October 1, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139