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Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, July 30th, 2012, at 11:06 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree at the intersection of S. Burdick and Kilgore Rd. Upon arrival, Public Safety officers found that all four occupants of the crashed vehicle had fled the scene on foot. Officers began searching the area locating all the occupants a short distance away. Two passengers sustained injures from the crash, with one of the injuries being severe. Both passengers were transported to Bronson hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the occupants had just left the Meijer on S. Westnedge after steeling three half gallon bottles of gin when the crash occurred. Alcohol and speed appear to be a factor in the crash. The driver, a 37 year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail for operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, leaving the scene of an injury accident and driving on a suspended license pending review of the investigation by the prosecutor’s office. The Portage Police Department is currently investigating the theft of the liquor from Meijer.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: July 30th, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, at 9:24 p.m., Officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Oshtemo Township Fire Department and the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 3900 block of S. 12th Street on a report of an accident involving a semi-truck. Upon arrival to the scene, responders found the driver of the semi-truck suffering from an apparent heart attack. Oshtemo Township firefighters began life saving measures on the 54 year-old driver, who was later transported to Bronson Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses reported that the semi-truck was traveling northbound on U.S. 131 when the medical incident occurred. The driver crossed the median and southbound lanes, narrowly avoiding vehicles traveling southbound on U.S. 131. The truck continued off the highway, eventually stopping in the grass behind the 12th Street Baptist Church. Kalamazoo Public Safety continues to investigate the incident.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: July 25nd, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, July 22nd, 2012, at 3:54 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of subjects breaking into storage units at Specialty Storage, located in the 800 block of E. Cork Street. Upon arrival, three male suspects fled on foot when confronted by Public Safety officers. PSO Marc Rifenberg gave chase to one of the suspects into a wooded area behind the business. PSO Rifenberg caught up to the suspect and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect pulled a hatchet he had hidden in his waistband and attempted to assault PSO Rifenberg. PSO Rifenberg was able to disarm the suspect and take him into custody. PSO Rifenberg was not injured. Two other suspects were apprehended by assisting officers with out incident.
Three sixteen-year-old suspects are currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home on the charges breaking and entering, resisting and obstructing arrest, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felonious assault on a police officer pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: July 22nd, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, July 22nd, 2012, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of a house fire in the 1700 block of Fulford St. Officers in the area at the time of the call reported hearing a loud explosion. Upon arrival, a two-story single family residence was completely engulfed in flames. The structure collapsed within minutes of officers arriving on scene and is a complete loss. A neighboring home sustained minor damage to the siding and roof due to the intense fire. No one was injured in the incident. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: July 22nd, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, July 17th 2012 at approximately 10:58 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers Joe Boutell and Rich McCall conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to defective equipment in the 1000 block of W. North St. Upon contact with the occupants, officers encountered the strong odor of marijuana and observed open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.
Officers detained the occupants and conducted a search of the vehicle locating a sizeable amount of heroin, marijuana, money and a loaded 9mm semi automatic handgun. A file check on the gun revealed that it was reported stolen out of Kalamazoo Township, MI.
A 20 year-old Kalamazoo resident is currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County jail on the charges of possession with intent to deliver heroin, carrying a concealed firearm, possession of a stolen handgun, felony firearm, possession of marijuana, minor in possession of alcohol and three outstanding warrants. The investigation will be turned over to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s office for review.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: July 17th, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Robbery Leads to Large Drug Seizure
Kalamazoo, MI: On July 11, 2012, at 9:15 p.m. officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a residence in the 700 block of Village St on a report of a robbery. The initial report was that 2 armed suspects entered the victim’s home, committed the robbery, and then fled in a vehicle. The vehicle was described as a gray 4 dr Buick.
While several officers checked the area for the suspect vehicle other officers made contact with the victim. The victim reported that nothing was taken during the robbery. When the officers went into the victim’s home to check for possible evidence they immediately detected the odor of marijuana and also noticed loose marijuana in plain sight on the floor. The residents denied there were illegal drugs in the home and also denied consent to search the home. The residence was secured and during a protective search, to assure there were no other subjects in the home, a marijuana grow operation was located in an upstairs bedroom.
A search warrant was obtained for the residence and during the search officers located a large amount of processed marijuana as well as marijuana plants, acid, suspected bath salts, and over $1800. Also during the search a large Psilocybin mushrooms grow operation was discovered.
A case against the resident, a 21 year old, is being submitted to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutors Officer.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Sgt William Moore
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Date: July 7, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Julie Parsons, Criminal Investigations Division, (269) 337-8139
SUSPECTED METH LAB EXPLOSION AND FIRE INJURES TWO
Kalamazoo, MI: On July 7, 2012 at approximately 2206 hours, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1700 block of Bloomfield located on the City’s southeast side. Additional calls to KDPS 911 Dispatch indicated that the fire was a result of an explosion and that the explosion was the result of meth being cooked at the residence.
Once on scene, firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, during which time they located evidence of a possible meth lab that had been operating inside the residence. None of the occupants of the residence were present when Public Safety Officers arrived on scene and witnesses reported seeing several subjects flee the apartment shortly after the explosion.
A 31-year-old Kalamazoo resident suffered some minor lacerations when he attempted to put out the fire. He is not believed to be associated with the meth lab explosion. He was treated by LIFE personnel on scene and refused transport to a local hospital. A second subject, a 34-year-old Kalamazoo resident showed up at Borgess Hospital, approximately 45 minutes after the fire with significant burns to his body. His injuries are considered serious but non-life threatening. The investigation is continuing and it is unknown at this time to what extent this individual played in the explosion and subsequent fire.
By authority of: Lieutenant Jeff VanderWiere
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Date: July 5, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Attempt Murder Suspect
Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers Ryan Perez and Steven Heyduck stopped a car in the 1100 block of Douglas Ave. The car was stopped because the driver, a 21 year old Kalamazoo resident had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. A passenger in the vehicle jumped out of the car, but was quickly detained.
The passenger, an 18 year old Kalamazoo resident was arrested after several attempts at giving a bad name. He soon came clean and was found to have a multiple count felony warrant for assault with intent to commit murder. He was searched and charged with carrying a concealed weapon after a knife was located in his pocket. An additional passenger, a 21 year old Kalamazoo resident, was cited for open intoxicants in the car, but then released.
Both suspects arrested on Kalamazoo warrants were lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail pending review of this investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
By authority of: Sgt. David Thomas
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Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, at approximately 11:49 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of an injured female in the 1700 block of Hawk Dr. Upon arrival, officers found a 38 year old Kalamazoo resident with severe burns to her body. After speaking with involved parties, officers determined that the victim was injured as she lit fireworks. The victim was transported to Bronson Hospital and is listed in critical condition with extensive second and third degree burns to her hands, arms, torso and face. Alcohol is believed to have contributed to the cause of the accident. The incident remains under investigation.
Kalamazoo Public Safety urges everyone to follow safe practices when using fireworks. A few steps of prevention can eliminate a disastrous injury or fire. Further information can be obtained at www.fireworksafety.com and www.NFPA.org.
By authority of: Lt. Matt Huber
Date: June 27th, 2012
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers would like to remind everyone how fast fires can develop as dry conditions persist. As consumer fireworks have become legal in Michigan it is likely that their increased use will result in an increase in fires and injuries. To prevent injuries and fires the following safety tips are recommended:
• Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.
• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.
• Know your fireworks. Read the caution label before igniting. Do not light fireworks near flammable liquids, buildings and vehicles..
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.
• Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
• Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.
• Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!
• Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department
The use of sparklers is common with children of all ages; however, they burn at over 1200 degrees. Parents are encouraged to follow following sparkler safety tips:
• Always remain standing while using sparklers.
• Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
• Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
• Never throw sparklers.
• Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop spent sparklers in a bucket of water.
• Teach children not to wave sparklers, or run, while holding sparklers.
A few steps of prevention can eliminate a disastrous injury or fire. Further information can be obtained at www.fireworksafety.com and www.NFPA.org.
For more information from the Fire Marshal’s office, please visit: http://www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org/fire-marshall
By authority of: Captain Roberto M. Zuniga
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Roberto Zuniga, Operations Division, 337-8142
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