Kalamazoo Groups Offer Reward in Angel Curtis Homicide
The Gun Lake Tribe and Silent Observer seek tips leading to an arrest following the fatal August shooting of Angel Curtis.
Kalamazoo Crime News
For readers in Kalamazoo, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents as well as the broader trends impacting the city.
Violence
Judge Sentences John Powell Jr. for Murder
A Kalamazoo judge handed down a lengthy prison term to John Powell Jr. for the 2023 shooting death of a man.
Accidents
Kalamazoo Umpire Survives Cardiac Arrest on Field
Randy Pack returned to the softball field less than three weeks after suffering cardiac arrest during a game.
Drug Crime
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Doctor Convicted for Illegal Pill Distribution
A Kalamazoo jury found Jonathan Decker guilty of seven federal drug distribution and conspiracy counts.
Kalamazoo reporting spans police activity, court proceedings, public safety policies and criminal investigations. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The pace of activity often shifts based on seasonal patterns that influence the number of incidents across the city. Public safety remains a constant point of focus as policy changes and the evolution of the justice system shape daily news.