Pedestrian Hit and Run Accident

July 24, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On July 23, 2017, at approximately 0126 hrs, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 500 block of E Michigan Avenue regarding a male subject who was struck by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle failed to stop following the accident and fled the scene.

A 30 year old Kalamazoo resident was found lying in the street unresponsive. The victim was transported to Bronson Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Witnesses described the suspects as two younger black males driving a gray colored vehicle with front end damage. The vehicle fled east on E Michigan and has not been located. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation.

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

By authority of: Sgt. Justin Wonders

Date: July 23, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Alcohol and Speed Factors in Crash

April 6, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 6, 2017, at about 12:10 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the report of a single car accident at E. Michigan Avenue and Kings Highway. The reporting party also advised that two people were lying on the ground.

Responding officers located the vehicle on the sidewalk with heavy damage. Two women, the driver and passenger, were found on the ground immediately outside the vehicle and were given medical aid. The women were transported to Borgess by Life for medical treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The intersection of E. Michigan Avenue and Kings Highway was closed for a short time to allow for rendering aid and investigating the crash.

Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash. This crash remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.

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

By authority of: Lt. Diaz
Date: April 6, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Propane tank causes evacuation at local business

January 21, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

On January, 21st, 2017, around 1303hrs Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of a possible propane fire in the 700blk of E Michigan, Arcadia Brewing Company. The first arriving officers noticed smoke coming from a propane burner on the exterior deck. The building was evacuated for 15-20 minutes until Public Safety Officers were able to extinguish the propane burner. The propane burner was extinguished quickly by Public Safety Officer without further incident.

Once the scene was rendered safe patrons and staff where allowed to re-enter the business.

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

Authority: Sgt Scott Smith

Date: January 21, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 337-8140

Single Car Hit and Run

August 31, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On, August 31, 2016, at approximately 4:12 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a vehicle that was smoking near the intersection of E Michigan Ave and Mills St. Upon arrival officers located a four door sedan with significant front end damage; the vehicle was not smoking. There were no occupants located in the vehicle or on scene. Attempts to locate occupants of the vehicle were made, including the use of a police canine, but no occupants were located. A light post and guard rail were damaged during this incident.

It is apparent the vehicle was east bound on E Michigan Ave approaching Mills St when the vehicle lost control, crashing into the light post and guard rail on the east side of the road before coming to a stop. The cause of the accident is unknown and is under investigation.

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. Nathan Garnaat

Date: August 31st, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 337-8142