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01/03/2013 - Detectives Seek Suspect Seen Stealing Presents in Oshtemo Walmart lot
Please help ID the suspect in the white "AERO" hoodie, seen on surveillance video stealing items from a vehicle in the 9th Street / Oshtemo Walmart.

These images are from the... (more)
12/13/2012 - Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
 The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Western Michigan University Public Safety Department are announcing the arrest of three persons in connection with a series of armed... (more)
12/11/2012 - Driver Dies Following Collision Near Augusta
Thomas Payne, 80, of Battle Creek, was in a traffic collision when he turned left from a stop sign in front of an oncoming vehicle driven by Kayla Hadden, 25, of Battle Creek.  

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12/10/2012 - Unarmed Robbery of Purse Leads to Crash, Jail
KCSO responded to an unarmed robbery at the Walmart on 9th St in Oshtemo Township.  Three suspects worked together to snatch a purse from a 67 yr old Kalamazoo woman as she shopped.
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12/06/2012 - Two Suspects Sought in 7-11 Armed Robbery in Oshtemo Twp
KCSO responded to an armed robbery at the 7-11 on west KL Avenue where the suspects fled on foot.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male wearing a ski mask, 6’tall, medium build... (more)
11/29/2012 - Kalamazoo Jail Walkaway Inmate Captured in Missouri
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office advises that walkaway Ross Emerson Culver, 29 yr old, was arrested this morning in Cooper County, Missouri.

Culver was apprehended when a license... (more)
11/26/2012 - Inmate Worker Sought After Walking Away From Assignment
Ross Emerson Culver walked away from his inmate worker assignment at the Kalamazoo County Jail on Monday November 26, 2012 at approximately 12:15 PM. It is believed that he left the Jail area on foot.... (more)
11/22/2012 - Woman Assaulted With Knife; Ex-Boyfriend Suspect At Large
KCSO is investigating a felonious assault complaint that occurred in the 5000 block of Meadowstone.  Deputies learned that a 27 year old Richland Twp woman was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend who... (more)
11/18/2012 - Deputies Talk Suicidal Jumper Down From I-94 Bridge
Officers were dispatched to a woman standing on the top of the concrete wall over westbound I-94. Deputies arrived and began to negotiate with the 24 year old Battle Creek woman. They were able to... (more)
11/18/2012 - Man Killed Following Fall While Trimming Tree
A 54 year old man from Mattawan was in the process of trimming branches from a tree on the property of Wentzel’s Greenhouse.  He was positioned on a ladder which extended approximately... (more)
11/14/2012 - Portage Road House Fire Leave Two Residents Badly Burned
On 11-14-12 at 2:16 AM, South County Fire Stations #1,#2, and #3 were dispatched to an active house fire at 13008 S. Portage Rd in Schoolcraft Twp.

When Firefighters arrived they found... (more)
11/10/2012 - Strong Arm Robbery Suspect Sought from Oshtemo Walmart
The KCSO is investigating a report of a strong arm robbery that occurred at the Walmart, 501 N 9th St in Oshtemo.

A suspect, described as a Black Male in his 20's wearing a red... (more)
11/02/2012 - Single Vehicle Crash in Pavilion Twp Leaves One Critical
KCSO is investigating a serious injury crash at the intersection of E P Ave/S 32nd St in Pavilion Twp at 9:40 PM.

A vehicle ran off the roadway at that location. The vehicle went... (more)
10/30/2012 - Trauma Kits Secured By Grant, Field Trauma Training to Enhance Response
Sheriff Richard Fuller is pleased to announce that the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $9,630.00 grant from the National Emergency Medicine Association to purchase fully equipped... (more)
10/25/2012 - Suspect Arrested for April Concord Place Shootings
On October 25th, 2012, The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Detective Bureau arrested Tyshaun Derrell Robinson for a multi-count felony warrant in connection with the April 11th, 2012 triple-shooting at... (more)
10/24/2012 - Suspicious Objects Found in Prairie Rhonde Township
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of suspicious objects in the Prairie Ronde Township area during the past two weeks. The objects vary in description and have... (more)
10/19/2012 - Numerous I-94 Crashes Yield Long Delays, No Life Threatening Injuries
KCSO and MSP units were dispatched to I-94 between the 80 and 85 mile markers for reports of numerous crashes. Upon arrival, they found crashes on both the east bound and westbound lanes. This ... (more)
10/12/2012 - Sprinkle Rd Stabbing Victim Hospitalized
On Friday, October 12, 2012, at approximately 02:34 a.m., Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office and the Portage Police responded to a reported stabbing in the 9400 block of S. Sprinkle.

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09/27/2012 - Press Conference on Climax Village Bank Robbery Announced
Sheriff Richard Fuller will hold a press conference at the Climax Township Hall on S. Main St, Village of Climax, on Thursday September 27th at 10:30 a.m.

The purpose of the conference... (more)
09/20/2012 - Multi-agency Effort Captures Burglary Suspect Near Sherman Lake
Calhoun County Detectives alerted the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office of a possible burglary suspect in the Sherman Lake area at about 1:00 pm. Deputies located his vehicle in the area and, in... (more)
09/14/2012 - Sheriff Richard C. Fuller to Address Texting While Driving

In an effort to educate the community on the dangers of texting while driving, Sheriff Richard C. Fuller will hold a press conference to provide information about steps parents and teens can... (more)
09/13/2012 - Oshtemo Twp - Armed Robbery / Stabbing
On 9-13-12 at 3:25 AM, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office responded to a stabbing which occurred near 1034 Richmond Ct in Oshtemo Township.

A 21 year old Oshtemo resident left his... (more)
09/12/2012 - Climax Banking Center Robbed
On Sept. 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM the Climax Banking Center was robbed. A lone white male suspect entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank southbound on Main St to the park where he... (more)
09/10/2012 - KCSO Reserves Provide Free Youth Fingerprinting At Huntington Bank Opening
Members of the KCSO Reserves provided free fingerprinting services for area youth at the Huntington Bank Grand Opening on West Main on Monday.  The event was well attended, drawing youth and... (more)
09/10/2012 - Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Reserves Recruiting
 The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is continuing its recruitment drive for volunteers to join the Sheriff's Reserve Division. The recruitment drive runs through the end of September with the... (more)
09/08/2012 - Oshtemo Twp - Pedestrian Struck Standing in Traffic Lane on Drake Road
On 9-8-12 at 0011 hrs the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office reported a car-pedestrian accident on Drake Rd near W. KL Ave.

A deputy working in Oshtemo Twp was south bound on Drake Road... (more)
09/08/2012 - Oshtemo Twp - Robbery of Best Western Hotel
On 9/8/12 at 0047 hrs, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office responded to the Best Western hotel located at 2575 S. 11th St in Oshtemo Twp for a report of a robbery.

The investigation... (more)
09/01/2012 - Comstock - Motorcyclist Flees Traffic Stop, Strikes Stopped Car
A motorcyclist fleeing a traffic stop on Saturday struck a stopped vehicle on H Ave.  The motorcyclist was transported to Borgess and listed in fair condition, while the driver and passenger of... (more)
08/31/2012 - Safety Tips For Back To School
It is that time of year again. Many students attending Michigan Public Schools will be making their way to the classrooms beginning Tuesday September 4th. As your Sheriff, I want to remind everyone of... (more)
08/29/2012 - 9/11 Commemorative Service Planned in Bronson Park
The Kalamazoo community is invited to gather in Bronson Park on Tuesday, September 11th, at 6 p.m. for our annual 9-11 Commemorative Service.

As the tragedies unfolded on the morning of... (more)
08/21/2012 - Texas Twp - Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Fairfield Inn
On August 21 at 0110 hrs, deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery at the the Fairfield Inn, 6420 Cracker Barrell Blvd in Texas Township.

Deputies indicate an unknown male entered... (more)
08/02/2012 - Vicksburg - Victim in Indian Lake Drowning Recovered
Following his apparent drowning, a Vicksburg man's body was recovered from Indian Lake in Vicksburg after a search lasting several days.

At approximately 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning,... (more)
08/01/2012 - Oshtemo - Traffic Stop Reveals Warrants, Qty of Marijuana, Cash
A traffic stop yielded over a pound of marijuana, cash, and an arrest on outstanding warrants.

A Deputy from our office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle around 12:22 am on... (more)
07/30/2012 - Oshtemo - Semi Struck While Turning Around on US-131, Driver Killed
A pickup pulling a camper struck a semi truck that was turning across the northbound lanes of US-131 to illegally use an Emergency Vehicle crossover.  The semi driver was fatally injured
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07/28/2012 - Comstock - Man in Motorized Scooter Struck By Hit & Run Driver
On July 28th 2012 at approximately 10:39 PM, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office and Comstock Fire and Rescue were summoned to the scene of a car/pedestrian injury accident in the 6300 block of M-96... (more)
07/22/2012 - Car Driven By 13 Year Old Strikes Local Market
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Private Property Personal Injury Accident that occurred at Gil’s Market, 654 River St in Comstock Twp.

Perla... (more)
07/22/2012 - Car-Pedestrian Collision Claims One
 On 7-12-2012 around 07:30 the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car / pedestrian crash in Comstock Township.

Amanda Jo Ambs, 24 of Scotts, was driving a... (more)
07/14/2012 - One Treated and Released In Car-Bike Collision on Sprinkle Rd
 On 7-14-2012, Kalamazoo County Deputies responded to a traffic crash involving a 1999 Chevy station wagon driven by a 36 year old Kalamazoo woman, and a bicycle ridden by a 15 year old Kalamazoo... (more)
07/12/2012 - Apparent Logging Accident Claims Woodland Man
On 7-12-12 around 7:30 AM, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office responded for a death investigation. Brian Joseph Thomas (36 from Woodland Michigan) was found deceased underneath a tree by a co... (more)
07/09/2012 - Collision at Stadium & 4th Street Kills Passenger
 On July 9, 2012 at 2300 hrs, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Stadium Dr and 4th St. in Oshtemo Township.

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07/09/2012 - Subject Shot on Collingwood Ave in Cooper Township
KCSD was dispatched to a report of a shooting in Cooper Twp.  Deputies found a 29 year old male with non life threatening injuries that had been shot earlier in the evening.

The... (more)
07/08/2012 - Two Killed, Two Injured in Crash Caused by Cell Phone Distraction
 On Sunday July 8th 2012 at 9:50am the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office investigated a single vehicle fatal traffic crash.

The initial investigation determined 55 year old Sandra... (more)
07/08/2012 - Boating Accident on Austin Lake Causes Amputation
On Sunday, July 8 2012, Kirshaiah Brodie-Stevenson, a 23 year old Kalamazoo resident, was injured in a boating accident on Austin Lake.

The woman was tubing behind a boat. The... (more)
06/27/2012 - Collision at 8th St & RS Ave Injures Five
An eastbound vehicle on West RS Avenue stopped at the stop sign then began to turn left (N/B) on South 8th Street. A southbound vehicle, which had the right of way, struck the vehicle.

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06/22/2012 - Retail Fraud Ring in Custody
Recently department stores in the Oshtemo Twp area have been targeted by groups of individuals who will select several shopping carts full of electronics and other high priced items. Once the carts... (more)
06/19/2012 - KCSO Responds to Near-Drowning
On June 19th, 2012 at 1935 hrs, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department and Oshtemo Fire and Rescue were dispatched to Concord Place Apartments for a possible drowning.

When units... (more)
06/15/2012 - Two Killed in Collision Between Minivan and Milk Truck
 KCSO is investigating a double fatality accident at D Ave and 2nd St. in Alamo Twp.

A 40 year old driver of a semi truck hauling milk had just left a farm and was traveling... (more)
06/14/2012 - Bike Rodeo Promotes Bicycle Safety
A Bicycle Safety Camp is being offered on Tuesday August 7, 2012, from 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.  The event will start at the Christian Life Center on 1225 W. Patterson,... (more)
06/13/2012 - KCSO Water Recover Team Unveils New Vessel Obtained From Military Surplus
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff in conjunction with the KalamazooWater Recovery and Dive Team, and officials from the LESO military surplus program will be at the Austin Lake Access Site in Portage on... (more)
05/31/2012 - Wrong Way Driving on Drake Includes OWI, Hit and Run
Deputies responded to the area of Drake Rd between KL Ave and Green meadow Dr after citizens reported a car going NB in the SB lanes of Drake Rd.

The vehicle was located and stopped by... (more)
05/24/2012 - Galesburg Resident Fatally Injured in Car-Pedestrian Collision.
 On May 24th 2012 at approximately 6:49 PM. The Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office, along with Comstock Fire and Rescue were summoned to the scene of a Car/Pedestrian accident.

The... (more)
05/20/2012 - Two Suspects Arrested Following Vicksburg Gas Station Breaking & Entering
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department Deputies were dispatched on a report of a Breaking and Entering in progress at the BP Express Mart located at E V Ave and S Sprinkle Rd.

A Citizen... (more)
12/11/2011 - Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash Near Calhoun County
KCSO Deputies are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred at approximately 1658 hrs on 12/11/2011.  The crash occurred at the intersection of E. Michigan Ave & Mercury Dr in... (more)

Kalamazoo County
Sheriff's Office
1500 Lamont
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 383-8821

  Sheriff:
    Richard C Fuller
  Undersheriff:
    Paul G Matyas











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