As you know, Thursday night’s storm caused significant tree damage and power outages throughout our community. We are working to assist you! Kalamazoo Township leadership is actively monitoring the situation and working with local partners to ensure that cleanup and power restoration efforts continue safely and efficiently.  Response coordination is in place now, and we are prepared to take further action to assist our community with cleanup efforts. Our Board is meeting this week to discuss authorizing additional support services.

 

We encourage residents to:

>Report downed trees or blocked roads to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo https://www.kalamazoocountyroads.com/contact.php

>Contact your utility provider directly for power outage updates

>Check on neighbors, especially those who are elderly or medically vulnerable

 >Stay clear of any downed power lines and call 911 if you see a hazardous situation

 

We are grateful to our fire, police, facilities, maintenance personnel, and our community for their continued efforts.

 

Thank you for your patience and care for one another as we recover from this storm. We will continue to update our social media, website, and mobile app.

TKPD News Release: February 25, 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE REPORTED:  Friday, February 25, 2022

LOCATION OCCURRED: 1100 Block of Melrose Ave., Township and County of Kalamazoo

INCIDENT SUMMARY:

The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department was dispatched to a home in the 1100 block of Melrose Ave., on the report of a disturbance.  Officers found a 51 year old Kalamazoo Township woman had been stabbed and burned.  The suspect, who is related to the victim and was staying in the home overnight, was arrested at the scene and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on the charge of attempted murder, torture and false imprisonment.

  • One count of attempted murder: Attempted murder is a felony, and if found guilty, the sentence may be up to life in prison
  • One count of torture: Torture is a felony, and if found guilty, the sentence may be up to a life in prison
  • One count of unlawful imprisonment: Unlawful imprisonment is a felony, and if found guilty, the sentence may be up to 15 years in prison 

The case remains under investigation and will be forwarded to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Office for review. Anyone with information is asked to call the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (269) 381-0391 or Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100.

VICTIM’S INJURIES: The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. 

AGENCIES ASSISTING: Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, Life Ambulance, Kalamazoo Township Fire Department.

FOR NEWS RELEASE BEGINNING: DATE:  February 25, 2022          TIME: 11:15 a.m.

AUTHOR: Lt. Scott Jackson                                   

SUPERVISOR APPROVING NEWS RELEASE:   Chief Bryan Ergang

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