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Kalamazoo Business Robbed

Kalamazoo, MI:  On 4-13-08, at approximately 4:30 pm Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of North Park Street to the report of a robbery. 
When officers arrived the suspects had already fled the scene.  Store employees reported that two suspects entered the business and one of them grabbed money from the register while it was open and the second suspect assaulted the clerk to facilitate the robbery.

The suspects in this case are described as follows:  One was an African American male in his 40’s, approximately 5’9 180 pounds wearing a black hood, a black cap, and a black and white striped shirt.  The second suspect was an African American female, 35-40 years old, described as 5’4”, and stocky, wearing a black cap, a black coat, and white tennis shoes.  The suspect vehicle in this case was described as newer model silver Ford Taurus.  This case remains under investigation, and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100, or go to www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com to give a tip online.

Pirated DVD’s Confiscated

Kalamazoo, MI:   On Saturday night, just before midnight, Public Safety Officer Matthew Schemenauer made a traffic stop at James and Stockbridge for a routine traffic violation.  During the course of that traffic stop, he found plastic containers holding hundreds of pirated DVD’s.  Many of these DVD’s are movies still showing in movie theaters and not available on DVD at this time.

A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s residence on Thomas Ct. in Portage, MI where more DVD’s were located as well as equipment used to burn the DVDs.

In total, over two thousand pirated DVD movies were confiscated as well as a small amount of marijuana.  The suspect is a 50 yr. old Portage resident, he was arrested for Unauthorized Recordings and Possession of Marijuana.

M.A.D.D Honors Area Law Enforcement Officers For Their OWI Enforcement

On Friday 4-11-08 at 1930 hours area law enforcement officers were honored for their OWI enforcement by M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).  PSO Bonnema  received a MADD award for his work in OWI investigations.

The following officers were honored: Nathan Lutz from Western Michigan University; Christian Carlson from Western Michigan University Police Department; Andrew Bachmann from Western Michigan University Police Department; Randall Kamphuis from Kalamazoo Township Police Department; John Zesiger from Portage Police Department; Eric Rottman from Paw Paw Police Department; Curtis Bonnema from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety; Phil Neuman from Kalamazoo County Sheriff Department; Michael Sinke State Police at Paw Paw post.

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Kalamazoo, MI:   

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week celebrates the hard work our dispatchers deliver for our community every day.

The number 9-1-1 is universally recognized as the telephone number everyone calls to report emergencies. In the City of Kalamazoo, the Integrated Dispatch Center serves as the focal point for county-wide Police, Fire and Emergency Medical dispatching services. 

Our dispatchers actively assist in the saving of lives, the apprehension of criminals, as well as the prevention of property loss and provide these services in a compassionate and professional manner.  They are the first voice callers hear when they require assistance.

They balance a demanding workload. They liaise between the public and the emergency service providers. They are intermediaries for a number of responsibilities, all the while handling the routine calls for service, the traffic stops, the computer checks on vehicles and persons and property. 

In recognition of the daily efforts they put forth to get us the help we require, please take the opportunity to thank them for their service.
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Minor House Fire is Quickly Extinguished

Kalamazoo, MI: At 2:45 PM today Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 700 block of Forest St. on the report of a house fire.  When office arrived there was smoke coming from the first floor windows of the home.  Officers quickly located and extinguished the fire.  The fire was contained to the room and contents in the kitchen.

The cause of the fire was a small kitchen appliance accidentally left turned on while the residence were away.  The damage is to the home and property is app. $10,000.  There were no injuries

Armed Home Invasion

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to a report of an armed home invasion and robbery at a home in the 800 block of W. Kalamazoo Avenue.

Responding pubic safety officers contacted four residents of the home who reported that three persons, one who was armed with a handgun, had forced their way into the victims’ apartment.  The suspects demanded money and property from the victims. The armed suspect struck one of the residents in the head with the handgun; that victim sustained minor injuries.  After taking money and property, including wallets and at least one cell phone, the suspects fled.

A canine team tracked from the residence and recovered some of the stolen property.  The suspects have not been identified or arrested.  The armed suspect is a black male, approximately 6’2”, 175 lbs.  He was wearing a black ball cap, black sunglasses and a black hooded sweatshirt; he was armed with a semi-automatic handgun.  The remaining two suspects are both female.  One is Hispanic, approximately 5’4”, 120 lbs.  She was wearing a “flowered” bandana on her head, a dark shirt and light blue jeans.  The second female is black, approximately 5’4”, 150 lbs., wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who may have information about this home invasion and robbery is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

MOST WANTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

NAME:  Anderson, Dantrell James;
DATE OF BIRTH:  01-10-1977;
RACE / SEX:  b/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  6’2”; 185 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Black;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo upper right arm, upper left arm; right arm; Scar left arm, right arm;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Parole absconder for larceny in a building, Kalamazoo;   
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  1000 block Interfaith Blvd., Kalamazoo

NAME:  Carter, Kimberly;
DATE OF BIRTH:  3-6-1980;
RACE / SEX:  b/f;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’6”; 170 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Black;
EYE COLOR:  Brown;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo back, front neck;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Criminal bench warrant for probation violation for retail fraud, Kalamazoo County P.D.; Criminal bench warrant for probation violation for absconding or forfeiting habitual criminal, 2nd offense, Kalamazoo County P.D.;   
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  800 N. Park Street, Kalamazoo

NAME:  Cieslak, Cory Adam;
DATE OF BIRTH:  09-26-1986;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’10”; 164 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Brown;
EYE COLOR:  Hazel;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Scar left arm; Tattoo right arm, right shoulder and left arm;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Bench warrant for probation violation for home invasion, 2nd, Kalamazoo County P.D.;
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  400 N. Burdick Street; 400 Oak Street, in Kalamazoo

NAME:  Tabor, Marvin Lee II;
DATE OF BIRTH:  05-11-90;
RACE / SEX:  w/m;
HEIGHT / WEIGHT:  5’10”; 160 lbs.;
HAIR COLOR:  Blonde or strawberry;
EYE COLOR:  Blue;
SCARS / MARKS / TATTOOS:  Tattoo right shoulder;
CHARGES / WARRANTS:  Misdemeanor for shoplifting, Portage P.D.; Criminal bench warrant for failure to appear for malicious destruction to property under $200.00, Kalamazoo City P.D.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS:  2500 blk. Sonora Avenue, Parchment

Westnedge & Kalamazoo Motorcycle Crash

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Safety was dispatched to Westnedge and Kalamazoo to investigate a traffic crash.  Two vehicles were involved in the crash, a Chevy Tahoe and motorcycle.

A forty-four year old Kalamazoo man was operating a motorcycle westbound on Kalamazoo Avenue, when he was struck by the Chevy Tahoe traveling southbound on Westnedge.

The driver of the motorcycle suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Bronson Hospital for treatment. No other persons were injured.  Alcohol is not suspected as being a factor in this incident.  The intersection was closed to traffic for approximately two hours while emergency crews investigated and cleared the crash scene.

Anyone that witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to extend its gratitude for the cooperation from numerous motorists affected by the street closure.  The crash remains under investigation

Kalamazoo House Fire

Kalamazoo, MI:  Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were sent to a house fire on 04-05-08 at about 8:20pm.  The home was a single story residence in the 2200 blk. of Roseland St. in the Millwood Neighborhood.  The fire was contained to the living room of the home and was quickly extinguished by officers within 10 minutes.

Nobody was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.  The incident is being investigated by the Kalamazoo Public Safety Fire Marshal’s Office.  The cause is believed to be accidental at this time.

13 1/2 Party Store on Riverview Drive Robbed

Kalamazoo, MI:  On April 4, 2008, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 13 ½ Party Store on Riverview Dr to investigate an armed robbery.

A male suspect approached the victim outside the store in the parking lot and demanded money.  The suspect was armed with a handgun.  The encounter was brief and unproductive for the assailant as he fled on foot without obtaining any money or property from the victim.

Officers are currently looking for a black male with dark complexion, approximately 5’10”, medium build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, white shoes and grey pants.  The suspect covered his face with a black cloth during the robbery attempt.

The suspect has not yet been apprehended. 

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or kalamazoosilentobserver.com.