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Three suspects arrested after reports of shots fired on Ada St

February 8, 2018 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, February 07, 2018 at approximately 3:15PM, Officers respond to reports of people shooting at each other near the intersection of Ada St. and Woodbury St. Upon arrival, all parties were gone. An investigation revealed minimal information; however an officer remained in the area and observed from afar. At approximately 4:00PM, this officer observed an arm of a person extend with a gun in hand from a white colored van traveling on Ada St. There were multiple shots fired.

A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle fled. A pursuit ensued that ended in the dead in of Poplar Place on the south end of Kalamazoo. One person ran from the vehicle and attempted to ditch a handgun in a nearby trash dumpster. Another person ran from the vehicle that maintained possession of another handgun. A third person remained in the vehicle.

The suspects, a 30 year old male, 25 year old male and 19 year old female are all Kalamazoo residents. They were all taken into custody. No assault victims were located. The suspects in this incident are charged with multiple weapons and driving offenses. All suspects were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

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. David Thomas

Date: February 7, 2018
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Ada St, Shooting, Woodbury Ave

Stun gun and marijuana seized

July 31, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, July 31, 2016, at approximately 4:30 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were in the 800 block of Woodbury monitoring a large crowd when they observed a vehicle playing loud music. Officers made contact with the female driver of the vehicle and she was found to have an outstanding warrant out for her arrest. The driver was arrested and during a search of her person, she was found to be in possession of a taser/stun gun and marijuana. Officers searched her vehicle and additional marijuana was located.

The 20 year old Kalamazoo female resident was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for Possession of a Stun Gun, Possession of Marijuana, Excessive Noise, and on an outstanding warrant.

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. Craig Habel

Date: July 31, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Marijuana, Stun Gun, Woodbury Ave

Man shot in 800 block of Woodbury Ave

December 13, 2015 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at approximately 3:53 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 800 block of Woodbury Avenue on a report of multiple gunshots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a 33 year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Bronson Hospital for medical treatment and is listed in stable condition. Detectives are currently investigating the case.

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. Matt Huber

Date: December 13th, 2015
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Gun, Shots Fired, Woodbury Ave

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