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

Fatal Crash at N Rose and W North

July 28, 2017 by Spencer Bridges

Update: Kalamazoo Public Safety offers its condolences to the Colbert family for their loss, Dasani Lynn Colbert, a 1 year old resident of Kalamazoo.

The crash remains under investigation. 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.

Additionally, concerns have been raised in various social media outlets that this crash was related to police activities in the area. This is unfounded. A review of dispatch information and other resources showed there was not any police activity in the area. Public Safety asks for patience as a thorough and detailed investigation is completed.

Kalamazoo, MI: On July 28, 2017, at about 0559 hours, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to a crash at the intersection of N Rose St. and W North St. On arrival, officers located two vehicles (a passenger car and a minivan), began rendering aid to five people, and investigating the crash.

The driver of the passenger car was transported from the scene by ambulance to Bronson Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was the only occupant of this vehicle.

The minivan had 4 occupants including the driver and three children. All occupants were transported from the scene by ambulance to Bronson.
• The driver and one child sustained non-life threatening injuries.
• A second child sustained significant injuries.
• A third child died as a result of the crash.

Kalamazoo Public Safety extends our heartfelt condolences to the Colbert family in this time of mourning.

This incident remains under investigation. No arrests have been made.

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. Diaz

Date: July 28, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Single car crash, drugs/gun found

April 27, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI: On April 27, 2017, around 12:51 A.M., KDPS officers responded to the 200 block of N Rose St. for a report of a single motor vehicle crash. Responding officers arrived to find that a vehicle had driven onto the median, knocked over a large tree, and came to rest on top of that tree.

A search of the vehicle revealed drugs and a stolen firearm. The male driver, a 40-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was taken to Borgess hospital for minor injuries. After being cleared by medical staff, he was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a stolen weapon, and operating under the influence of drugs.

Anyone with 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. Robert Holdwick
Date: 4/27/17
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter of CID at 269-337-8139

Update: Kalamazoo man dies in residential structure fire

December 22, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

The victim of the fatal house fire has been identified as 60 year old R.C. Jones of Kalamazoo, MI. Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jones. The Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause and origin of the fire.

By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber

Date: December 22, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo man dies in residential structure fire

December 20, 2016 by Spencer Bridges

Kalamazoo, MI: On 12-19-2016, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a report of a fire at approximately 10:55 p.m. in the 1700 block of N. Rose Street. Calls via 911 reported that someone may be trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy fire conditions in the home. The fire had already vented out 3 sides of the home, making conditions inside the home untenable for firefighters to enter the building. Attempts were made to enter the home, but fire conditions were too intense. A defensive fire attack commenced in frigid weather conditions. Two residents were reported in the home at the time. One resident was able to exit and the second resident was believed to still be inside the home. Fire crews were able to get the fire under control in about an hour. During overhaul, firefighters located the body of a male subject inside the residence.

Fire crews were on scene for several hours investigating the fire and extinguishing hot spots. Officers have made identification on the male, being the 60 year old resident of the home. The victim’s name is not being released pending notification of the family. The cause of the fire and the man’s death are currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

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: Lt. Sean Gordon

Date: December 20th, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139