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Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at approximately 1:32 a.m, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington St. on a report of multiple gun shots. Upon arrival, the suspects and intended victim(s) had fled from the scene. Officers found several spent bullet casings at the location of the shooting. One of the bullets penetrated an exterior wall of residence in the 1100 block of Washington eventually lodging into an interior living room wall. No one inside the home was injured.
Just minutes after the shooting, PSO David Miller observed two suspicious subjects hiding in the 1200 block of Portage Rd. As PSO Miller made contact with the subjects, one of them placed a Tec-9 assault pistol on the ground next to a parked vehicle. The two suspects were arrested without incident.
The first suspect, a 17 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on the charges Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling and Possession of a Firearm While Under the Age of 18. The second suspect, a 23 year- old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested on a bond violation and outstanding warrant. Both suspects were lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: May 3rd, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo: Public Safety Officers had responded to a report of a shooting at Dayshas Convenience Store in the 700 block of Douglas St. on Friday night, 04-26-13 at 11:38pm. Officers discovered a 23 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from multiple gun shot wounds and a 49 year old Kalamazoo man suffering from a single gun shot wound.
Through the course of the investigation, officers located and arrested Robert Earl Pratt Jr. of Kalamazoo, age 26. Mr. Pratt was arraigned in 8th District Court on 04-29-13 on 2 counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, 2 counts of Felony Firearms and 1 count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Mr. Pratt is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Mr. Pratt’s preliminary examination is scheduled for May 13th.
The 23 year old victim is currently being treated at Bronson Hospital for his injuries. He is listed in serious condition. The 49 year old victim has been released from the hospital. The names of the victims are not being released at this time.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 05-01-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Date: April 4, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Zuniga (269) 337- 8140
Public Safety Responds to House Fire in 600 Block of Edwin
Kalamazoo, MI - On April 4, 2013 at 1055 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a house fire in the 600 block of Edwin Street. Upon arrival, officers observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the first and second floors of the structure. All of the occupants had safely exited the house prior to our arrival.
Officers attempted an interior attack on the fire but were driven out of the house due to the heavy fire conditions. After the fire was knocked down with exterior hose lines, officers reentered and were able to extinguish the main portion of the fire. During the interior attack, PSO Moran located the owner’s kitten and was able to bring it out to safety (see attached photo).
Public Safety officers remained on the scene for several hours putting out hotspots. Six adults and five children, ages two through ten, were living at the house. A neighbor who helped evacuate the family suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated by Life Paramedics at the scene. The Red Cross responded to the scene and were able to place the family in temporary housing.
At this time, the cause of the fire appears to be accidental. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority: Lt. David Boysen
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Leonard Oshay Wright Arrested - Update
Leonard Oshay Wright turned himself in to officers at Kalamazoo Public Safety at 1pm this afternoon. Mr. Wright has been arrested on his warrant.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by Detectives
Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Public Safety detectives are asking the public for assistance in locating Leonard Oshay Wright, 17yrs. of age. Mr. Wright has a valid arrest warrant for Armed Robbery from an incident that occurred in March at the Fox Ridge Apt. complex.
Leonard Oshay Wright should be considered armed and dangerous. If he is located, contact Kalamazoo Public Safety so he may be apprehended.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 04-04-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Public Safety detectives are asking the public for assistance in locating Leonard Oshay Wright, 17yrs. of age. Mr. Wright has a valid arrest warrant for Armed Robbery from an incident that occurred in March at the Fox Ridge Apt. complex.
Leonard Oshay Wright should be considered armed and dangerous. If he is located, contact Kalamazoo Public Safety so he may be apprehended.
By authority of:
Lt. David O’Strander
Date: 04-04-13
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Capt. Victor Ledbetter 269-337-8139
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, at approximately 04:15 a.m., a citizen reported that her 2007 gold Jeep Compass was stolen from the Comstock Village Apartments. Approximately forty-five minutes after making the report, deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs department located the vehicle in the 1500 block of Gull Road. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle however the suspect failed to comply and fled in the vehicle. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers assisted the deputies and pursued the stolen vehicle through Kalamazoo’s Edison and Westnedge Hill neighborhoods. The fifteen minute pursuit ended when the suspect crashed the vehicle into a chain link fence in the 100 Blk. of Whitcomb St. and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Public Safety officers appended the fleeing suspect.
A twenty-four year old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail on the charges of Fleeing and Eluding, Motor Vehicle Theft and an outstanding warrant for absconding from parole pending a review of the investigation from the prosecutor’s office.
Kalamazoo Public Safety continues to investigate the incident. 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: April 3rd, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI - On March 28, 2013 at 0714 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the report of a child struck by a vehicle near the intersection of East Cork Street and Konkle Street. Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicated that the child was crossing East Cork Street, headed to Millwood Middle School when he was struck by a car heading westbound on E. Cork St. The victim, a 13-year-old student at Millwood Middle School, suffered lacerations and other non life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Bronson Hospital via ambulance.
At this time, the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Operations Division at (269) 337-8994, or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.
Authority: Sgt Lisa Moore
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
150 East Crosstown, Ste A
Kalamazoo MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, March 24th, 2013, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a residential structure fire in the 1500 blk. of N. Rose St. The residents were home at the time of the fire and able to exit unharmed due to an activated smoke detector. Public Safety officers arrived and encountered fire conditions from a bedroom on the first floor of the home. Officers were on scene for approximately two hours conducting fire suppression operations. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The Red Cross responded and is providing assistance to the displaced residents consisting of two adults. The incident is currently under investigation by the Kalamazoo Fire Marshal.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
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Kalamazoo, MI: On March 6th, 2013 KVET officers from the Community Outreach Problem Solving Division, attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3000 block of S Westnedge on a wanted subject. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver fled from officers by driving in reverse through a parking lot at a high rate of speed. While doing so, the driver collided with another unmarked police vehicle that was pulling into the same parking lot. The fleeing suspect then also rammed the cruiser that originally initiated the traffic stop before the driver gave up and was placed under arrest.
While being placed under arrest, a large quantity of powder cocaine and crack cocaine was located on his person as well as a large sum of U.S. currency in his vehicle. The recovered drugs have a street value of well over $6000.00. As a result of this investigation a 33yr old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession with intent to deliver crack and powder cocaine and malicious destruction of police property.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
By authority of: Sgt. VanderKlok
Date: March 6, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Habel C.O.P.S. Division, 269-337-8880
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Date: February 23, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139
Kalamazoo, MI:
On February 23, 2013 at approximately 0749 hrs, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a 911 call from an employee of Norfolk Railroad who stated that someone had just stolen his vehicle. The owner parked his vehicle, a 2002 Chevy Tahoe, on the corner of Porter and Willard Street and ran into the railroad tower to sign out from work. The vehicle had been left unlocked and was running for only a short amount of time when he noticed an unknown male subject sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle.
The owner ran up to the driver’s side of the door to confront the suspect. The suspect put the vehicle in reverse, and backed into a railroad sign. The owner then ran up to the vehicle and grabbed the luggage rack. As he held on, the suspect fled at a high rate of speed through the parking lot toward a parked vehicle. The owner let go of the vehicle moments before it sideswiped a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was not injured.
The suspect vehicle was last seen heading northbound on Porter Street at a high rate of speed. While traveling down Porter Street, the suspect momentarily lost control of the vehicle and hit a utility pole head-on causing both airbags to deploy. After the crash, suspect was able to continue driving northbound on Porter.
Public Safety Officers quickly responded to the area and, with the help of several concerned citizens, located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the 2700 block of Slater Rd. Officers canvassed the area and a K-9 track was initiated. A person matching the description was spotted by PSO Merren in the New Horizon Apartment Complex on Inverness Dr. When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he ran southbound across Gull Road. After a short foot pursuit, he was apprehended by Sgt. Kelley.
The suspect, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, had recently been released from prison and was on parole for Home Invasion. He was arrested on several charges to include; Carjacking, Reckless Driving, No License, and Resisting and Obstructing Officers. He was also arrested for Possession with Intent to Deliver Imitation Cocaine. He was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail pending arraignment.
Public Safety would like to remind citizens to keep their vehicles locked when unoccupied. Public Safety is also 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. David Boysen
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