Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Missing 16-Year-Old From Kalamazoo Could Be With Sex Offender

Recognizing that "women bring a unique set of skills to public safety work and are valuable members to the team," KDPS commends their contributions to the force.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has partnered with the Oshtemo Fire Department in a friendly competition that will benefit children affiliated with Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Jayme Vaughn Bryant told his mother that he would call her following his appointment at Bronson Hospital. The call never came. Jayme was last seen in downtown Kalamazoo.

Police have said that the 53 year old grandmother's disappearance is highly suspicious. Although there were no signs of foul play in her car that was later located, detectives fear that Renee was the victim of something criminal.

Officers learned Monday night that a woman had just driven her vehicle into the Kalamazoo River, with her two children inside.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is asking for your help to locate a 15-year-old missing from her home in Kalamazoo since May 19, 2019.

Demond is five feet and 4 inches tall, weighs approximately 300 pounds and is a black male with a medium dark complexion.

A total of 25 public safety officers with 4 different fire apparatus battled the fire for approximately 4 hours. Heavy equipment also had to be brought in to access hot spots within the remains of the building.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the area of West Frank Street and North Westnedge Avenue on a report of multiple shots fired at approximately 11:21 p.m. Thursday night.