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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation

Published on March 26, 2026

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Wednesday evening along South Westnedge Avenue.

At approximately 8:45 p.m. on March 25, officers responded to the 1200 block of South Westnedge Avenue for a reported personal injury crash. Upon arrival, officers located a 52-year-old adult male in the roadway with catastrophic injuries.

CRT Investigators Recover Firearms, Arrest Two Juveniles

Published on March 11, 2026

On March 9th, 2026, members of the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting a directed patrol related to gun violence at Interfaith Homes. During the directed patrol, CRT observed a 14-year-old male who was wanted on a weapons offense that occurred in Kalamazoo County.

Large Fire Contained at Metal Recycling Facility on Kings Highway

Published on March 10, 2026

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded Monday evening to a large fire at a metal recycling facility in the 1500 block of Kings Highway.

At approximately 7:37 p.m. on March 9, 2026, KDPS was dispatched to reports of a fire involving a large pile of metal awaiting recycling. When officers arrived, they encountered heavy flames and thick smoke coming from the pile. The smoke plum

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