Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo Public Safety Public Safety Department (Police, Fire and Rescue) for the City of Kalamazoo.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is an organization that combines law enforcement and fire services into a unified organization with a goal of providing the highest level of professional public service to our community. Our diverse force, comprised of almost 300 sworn officers and civilian staff, incorporates modern technology and comprehensive training techniques to enhance the organizationโ€™s overall effectiveness while continually striving to meet the challenges of the future.

Fire Marshal Brooks recently met with News Channel 3 WWMT TV and FOX 17 to discuss the recent string of arsons in Kalama...
08/31/2026

Fire Marshal Brooks recently met with News Channel 3 WWMT TV and FOX 17 to discuss the recent string of arsons in Kalamazoo and the ongoing investigation.

A person of interest is currently in custody as investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding these incidents.

Both interviews are scheduled to air this evening during the 5 p.m. newscasts.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact KDPS Fire Marshal's Office at 269-337-8260 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

๐—ž๐——๐—ฃ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€ ๐——๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€-๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณKalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers arr...
08/31/2026

๐—ž๐——๐—ฃ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€ ๐——๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€-๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers arrested a 41-year-old man Sunday morning following a felonious domestic assault investigation that led to an hours-long standoff and SWAT response.

At approximately 3:33 a.m. Aug. 30, officers responded to a report of a felonious domestic assault. Investigators learned the suspect allegedly attempted to stab the victim before stealing her vehicle and attempting to strike her with it.

The 35-year-old female victim sustained minor facial scratches and did not require medical treatment.

During the investigation, officers located the stolen vehicle in the 1100 block of Hotop Avenue and obtained consent to search a nearby residence. During the search, officers found a firearm in plain view and observed damage to an attic access panel, indicating the suspect may have been hiding in the attic.

Officers secured the residence and spent several hours making announcements directing the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused to comply.

Due to the violent nature of the original incident, the presence of a firearm and the suspectโ€™s history of violence, the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT Team was activated.

Officers utilized a body-worn-camera attached to a pole to search the attic and identified signs that someone was hiding in the insulation. After additional announcements went unanswered, a KDPS K-9 was deployed and located the suspect.

K-9 Lex apprehended the suspect by the foot, prompting him to comply with officersโ€™ commands. The suspect had no visible injuries but was transported to a local hospital as a precaution. After being medically cleared, he was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the KDPS Operations Division at 269-337-8142. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, through the P3Tips mobile app, or online at KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

By authority of: Master PIO Zach Hamelton

๐—” ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†We were excited to welcome students back to classrooms across the city this morning and se...
08/31/2026

๐—” ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†
We were excited to welcome students back to classrooms across the city this morning and see school zones, sidewalks and bus stops full of activity again.

We hope all of our students, teachers, staff and families have a fantastic start to the new school year.

As everyone gets back into the routine, please remember to slow down in school zones, watch closely for children crossing the street, stop for school buses when required and give yourself a little extra time during the morning and afternoon commute.

Hereโ€™s to a safe and successful school year, Kalamazoo!

Kalamazoo Public Schools

KDPS officers are currently investigating multiple small fires that have occurred over the past few hours on the northea...
08/29/2026

KDPS officers are currently investigating multiple small fires that have occurred over the past few hours on the northeast side of the city. At this time KDPS investigators are looking into the possibility that the fires may have been intentionally set. KDPS officers are actively working to identify the person(s) responsible and prevent additional incidents. No injuries have been reported at this time.
If you see something suspicious that presents an immediate danger or fire please call 911.
Anyone with any additional, non-emergent information please contact KDPS 337-8120 or www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com

Itโ€™s that time of the week where we dive into the archives for a look at policing in a different era. This week we are f...
08/27/2026

Itโ€™s that time of the week where we dive into the archives for a look at policing in a different era.

This week we are featuring one of our late 1950โ€™s police cruisers.

Earlier this month, we were proud to join the Family Health Center for their 2026 Back to School Bash! This wonderful ev...
08/27/2026

Earlier this month, we were proud to join the Family Health Center for their 2026 Back to School Bash!

This wonderful event helped make sure local students and families had the school supplies and support they need to start the year off strong. From backpacks and school supplies to health checkups, carnival rides, and plenty of fun, it was a great reminder of what we can accomplish when our community comes together.

Thank you to Family Health Center for allowing us to be part of such a meaningful event and for everything you do to support Kalamazoo youth. Weโ€™re grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside so many amazing community partners.

Now, weโ€™re excited to welcome students back to school next week and wish everyone a safe, successful, and happy new school year!

08/27/2026
๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดOn August 25, 2026, Artkelly Jerom Anderson, 30, was arrested on an outstanding mur...
08/26/2026

๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
On August 25, 2026, Artkelly Jerom Anderson, 30, was arrested on an outstanding murder warrant for his role in the fatal shooting of Vontavion Jackson on July 11, 2026.

Anderson was arraigned before Judge Kathleen P. Hemingway on August 26, 2026. Bond was denied.

This is the first arrest in connection with the homicide of Vontavion Jackson, and KDPS anticipates additional arrests as the investigation continues.

โ€œThis is the first arrest in this homicide, but it will not be the last,โ€ said Danielle Guilds, Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division. โ€œOur detectives will continue to follow every lead, pursue every person responsible, and work until everyone involved is held accountable for their actions.โ€

Jackson was fatally shot on July 11, 2026, in the 700 block of North Westnedge Avenue. Despite receiving advanced medical care, Jackson succumbed to his injuries.

KDPS continues to ask anyone with information about the shooting to contact detectives at 269-337-8139. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Kalamazoo Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, through the P3Tips app, or online at Kalamazoo Silent Observer.

๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ:The victim of the August 22, 2026, homicide has been identified as 30-year-old Angel Marie Curtis. KDPS ...
08/26/2026

๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ:
The victim of the August 22, 2026, homicide has been identified as 30-year-old Angel Marie Curtis. KDPS extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Curtisโ€™s family and loved ones.

Investigators determined that Ms. Curtis was the victim of a drive-by shooting while she was sitting in a vehicle parked along the 700 block of Florence Street. The motive remains unknown, and it is unclear whether Ms. Curtis was the intended target or whether she was known to the suspects.

Witness statements and license plate reader information helped investigators quickly identify the suspect vehicle. Officers followed leads and located the vehicle later that same day abandoned in the 1300 block of N. Westnedge Avenue. Detectives continue to investigate who was inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

KDPS is asking for the publicโ€™s help in identifying those responsible for Ms. Curtisโ€™s death. Even a small piece of information could help investigators move this case forward. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the people involved is encouraged to come forward.

Silent Observer will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, through the P3Tips app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ:
The victim of the August 22, 2026, homicide has been identified as 30-year-old Angel Marie Curtis. KDPS extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Curtisโ€™s family and loved ones.

Investigators determined that Ms. Curtis was the victim of a drive-by shooting while she was sitting in a vehicle parked along the 700 block of Florence Street. The motive remains unknown, and it is unclear whether Ms. Curtis was the intended target or whether she was known to the suspects.

Witness statements and license plate reader information helped investigators quickly identify the suspect vehicle. Officers followed leads and located the vehicle later that same day abandoned in the 1300 block of N. Westnedge Avenue. Detectives continue to investigate who was inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

KDPS is asking for the publicโ€™s help in identifying those responsible for Ms. Curtisโ€™s death. Even a small piece of information could help investigators move this case forward. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the people involved is encouraged to come forward.

Silent Observer will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, through the P3Tips app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

๐—ž๐——๐—ฃ๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) heard multiple gunshots in the area of Florence Street and Cobb Avenue while on patrol nearby. As officers investigated, they learned that a gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital.

A 30-year-old female was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite medical efforts, she later died at the hospital.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages, and no suspect information is available at this time.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139 or submit tips anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, via the P3Tips app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปOn August 25, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public S...
08/26/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

On August 25, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to the 500 block of Stuart Avenue for a report of a shooting.

While officers were responding, a 17-year-old Kalamazoo resident was dropped off at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation led to identifying one subject, a 16-year-old Kalamazoo resident, who was arrested and lodged
on weapons-related charges.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the KDPS Criminal Investigations Division at 269-337-8139. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Kalamazoo Silent Observer at 269-343-2100,
through the P3 Tips app, or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

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