Kalamazoo Public Safety

06/02/2026

What started as a routine rescue call quickly turned into one little girl’s very bad day.

In this clip from the Rolling Sixes series finale, Lt. Loso walks us through the rescue of a three-year-old girl whose leg became trapped inside her bicycle frame and the careful steps crews took to safely free her without injury.

The story did not end there. After the call, the squad reunited with the little girl and surprised her with a brand new bike and helmet.

Sometimes the smallest calls leave the biggest impact.

Rolling Sixes: Episode Six is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVnqWcUUBc

06/01/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝗣𝗠

In the final episode of Rolling Sixes, we spend one last ride with A-Shift at Station 6 for a more personal look at the people behind the calls.

Throughout the episode, the crew responds to a crash, house fires, and everyday emergencies while also opening up about the realities of life in public safety, including mental health, family sacrifice, training, and the experiences that stay with firefighters long after the scene is cleared.

We also take a look at defensive tactics training, apparatus qualifier drills, and have a truly heart-warming reunion with a little girl who got her leg stuck in her bicycle.

This finale is a quieter and more reflective close to the series, focused less on the chaos of the job and more on the people who continue showing up to do it.

Thank you for riding along with us through Rolling Sixes.

In the final episode of Rolling Sixes, we spend one last ride with A-Shift at Station 6 for a more personal look at the people behind the calls.Throughout th...

06/01/2026

𝗖𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟯 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝟰 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱

On May 30, 2026, members of the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting a directed patrol to combat gun violence in the 800 block of Riverview Drive where an active Mobile Nuisance Party was taking place. During the directed patrol CRT members observed a male showing clear indicators or being armed with a firearm while participating in the Mobile Nuisance Party.

CRT members attempted to contact the male in a parking lot; however he fled on foot with two other males upon sight of police. The foot pursuit ended when the three males entered a vehicle, which was quickly detained by CRT and KDPS operations personnel who responded to assist. All three males were removed from the vehicle, each of which had an illegal firearm concealed on their person. One of the fi****ms was reported to Battle Creek Police Department as being stolen in 2024. During a subsequent search, a rifle was also found concealed inside the vehicle.

All three males, two 18-year-olds and one 19-year-old, were found to be Battle Creek residents. They were lodged at Kalamazoo County Jail for illegal weapon offenses, resisting and obstructing, and receiving and concealing stolen property.

If you have information about this case, please call KVET at 269-337-8880. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, the “P3Tips” app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

By authority of: Sergeant Dan Boglitsch

05/31/2026

Behind every call, every siren, and every uniform is a human being carrying the weight of what they see and experience.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, tomorrow’s finale episode of Rolling Sixes features an important conversation with Fire Lt. Loso about the darker side of public safety, the importance of checking on your people, and why seeking help is never a sign of weakness.

The final chapter also includes a moving reunion between a young technical rescue patient and the crew that helped free her leg from her bike, working fires, training, and one final check-in with A-Shift.

The final episode of Rolling Sixes premieres tomorrow at 8/7c on the KDPS YouTube channel.

05/29/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Bike Rodeo at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market! It was great seeing so many kids and families spending the evening learning important bike safety skills, getting helmets fitted, and having fun out on the course.

We also want to thank all of the volunteers, community partners, staff, and our KDPS Explorers who assisted with the bike safety course and helped guide kids through the interactive stations. From tune-ups and repairs to safety education and hands-on learning, your support helped create a fun and safe experience for everyone involved.

We appreciate the community coming together with us and helping encourage safe riding habits for kids across Kalamazoo!

05/29/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: Dakwon Johnson was taken into custody in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 28, 2026.

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁

On January 27, 2026, the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office authorized charges of open murder and felony firearm against 21-year-old Dakwon Antwon Cornell Johnson.

Silent Observer is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to Johnson’s
arrest.

Johnson is described as a Black male, 6'1", approximately 155 pounds, with brown eyes
and black hair. He is believed to have fled the Kalamazoo area following the homicide.

Johnson should be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach. If you see him, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Information can also be provided anonymously through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, the P3Tips app, or online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Charges stem from the January 2026 murder of Tyler James Patrick in the 100 block of Reed Avenue.

At approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, a caller reported hearing gunfire and indicated that a person had been shot in the area. The first responding officer located 31-year-old Tyler Patrick on the sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper back. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

The investigation led to the ex*****on of search warrants at three locations within the city of Kalamazoo. During the searches, officers seized three handguns, one rifle and additional evidence. A 43-year-old man was arrested on weapons-related charges and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

05/27/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲:
James Reed Jr. was sentenced today by Judge Pamela L. Lightvoet to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his April 2026 conviction of first-degree premeditated murder in the 2018 shooting death of Marcus Ford.

05/26/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘀

Thank you to everyone who stopped out to KDPS Headquarters recently to support Lawrence Miller and the Trek for Vets team during their incredible journey across Michigan in support of veterans and their families.

Our command staff truly appreciated the conversations they were able to have with Lawrence about the importance of mental health awareness, connection, and ensuring veterans know they are not alone. Events like this are a powerful reminder of how important community support and open dialogue can be.

We are grateful to Trek for Vets for allowing us to be a small part of such an important mission and thank everyone who came out to show their support.

Photos courtesy of: Trek for Vets