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KDPS Investigating Four Shootings Over Holiday Weekend

Published on July 05, 2025

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is actively investigating four separate shootings that occurred between the evening of July 4 and the early morning hours of July 5, including one incident that resulted in a fatality.

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Driver Arraigned in Speedway Gas Station Crash

Published on July 03, 2025

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) has arrested and formally charged the driver involved in a March crash at a Speedway gas station on S. Westnedge Avenue.

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Be Safe and Courteous When Celebrating with Fireworks

Published on June 30, 2025

Fireworks are only allowed on certain dates and times. If you plan to celebrate with fireworks this summer, make sure you're safe, courteous, and know local ordinances.

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City Commission Selects Firm in Search For Next City Manager

Published on June 24, 2025

The Kalamazoo City Commission has selected executive search services firm Raftelis of Cincinnati, Ohio to begin the selection process for the next city manager to replace James Ritsema. Ritsema is retiring as city manager effective November 18, 2025.

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KVET Operation Leads to Arrest of Armed Suspects on Portage Street

Published on June 24, 2025

On June 21st, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) Operations Division, with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF,) were taking part in an operation to address gun violence in the City of Kalamazoo.

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Marvin Humphrey Sentenced to 18–40 Years for 2024 Homicide

Published on June 23, 2025

Marvin Delaney Humphrey, 53, has been sentenced in connection with the November 2024 homicide of 68-year-old Minette Suzanne Weaver.

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KVET and CRT Apprehend Armed Suspect with Multiple Felony Warrants

Published on June 23, 2025

On June 17th, 2025, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT,) apprehended a suspect who had multiple felony warrants for his arrest. The information regarding his whereabouts was obtained from a tip sent through Kalamazoo Silent Observer.

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Suspect Arraigned, Bond Denied in Fatal June 12 Shooting

Published on June 23, 2025

The suspect in the June 12 fatal shooting of 47-year-old Sariah Robinson has been formally arraigned and ordered held without bond.

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Jaymre Thompson Sentenced in 2024 Homicide

Published on June 23, 2025

On June 20, 2025, Jaymre Cameron Thompson, 20, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court by Judge Rebecca J. D’Angelo for his role in a 2024 fatal shooting on Interfaith Boulevard.

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KDPS Investigates Early Morning Assault on South Rose Street

Published on June 23, 2025

At approximately 3:14 a.m. on June 23, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the area of Burr Oak and Burdick. A 32-year-old male was located at the southeast corner of Vine and Burdick with stab wounds and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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KDPS Investigating Four Shootings Over Holiday Weekend

Driver Arraigned in Speedway Gas Station Crash

Be Safe and Courteous When Celebrating with Fireworks

City Commission Selects Firm in Search For Next City Manager

KVET Operation Leads to Arrest of Armed Suspects on Portage Street

Marvin Humphrey Sentenced to 18–40 Years for 2024 Homicide

KVET and CRT Apprehend Armed Suspect with Multiple Felony Warrants

Suspect Arraigned, Bond Denied in Fatal June 12 Shooting

Jaymre Thompson Sentenced in 2024 Homicide

KDPS Investigates Early Morning Assault on South Rose Street

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