NEWS RELEASE
DATE REPORTED: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 9:40 p.m.
LOCATION OCCURRED: 500 block of Haymac Dr., City of Parchment
INCIDENT SUMMARY: The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department responded to a 911 call where the victim reported she was threatened by a relative with a firearm in the 500 block of Haymac Drive. Officers were able to contact the victim who was in a safe place. Officers were able to establish that the individual with the firearm was still inside of the residence on Haymac Dr.
Kalamazoo Metro SWAT responded to the scene to assist and officers were able to get the suspect to surrender. He was then taken into custody without incident.
SUSPECT INFORMATION: The suspect is a 34-year-old Parchment resident. He was arrested at the scene for Felonious Assault with a firearm, and on an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
AGENCIES ASSISTING: Kalamazoo Metro SWAT, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, Kalamazoo Township Fire Department and Life EMS.
FOR NEWS RELEASE BEGINNING: DATE: 12/29/2022 TIME: 09:00
AUTHOR: Sgt. Matt Davis
SUPERVISOR APPROVING NEWS RELEASE: Chief Bryan Ergang