Kansas City Midweek Crime Scene

A collection of Kansas City alleged misdeeds, police action, court cases and all manner of local suspected crime reports . . .


Authorities Desperately Seeking Local Conversation

FBI seeking assistance to identify 'John Doe 41' related to child sexual exploitation case

The FBI is asking for help in identifying a man who may have critical information regarding an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation. The FBI is issuing a national alert in an attempt to identify "John Doe 41."Investigators believe John Doe 41 may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim.The FBI released photographs of the man shown with a child.

Golden Ghetto Crackdown

Shawnee Mission to settle lawsuit alleging officials failed to act on sex crimes

Sexual violence is a social and public health problem in the U.S. The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey says nearly 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men experienced sexual violence victimization other than rape at some point in their lives.

Meth Is A Hell Of A Drug

MoDOT: Copper stolen from Kansas City Scout cameras again

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation's Kansas City district said thieves stole copper from Kansas City Scout cameras, again. MoDOT said the thefts happened in the area of westbound Interstate 70 and 18th Street. Scout cameras along I-70 from Interstate 435 to the downtown loop are dark, MoDOT said.

Police Need ID Help

Independence police looking for car in connection to homicide at Hawthorne Place Apartments

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Independence police released video Wednesday of a vehicle they believe can help lead them to the person who has more information in the shooting death of a person at Hawthorne Place Apartments. The shooting happened Monday, Sept. 2 at E. 5th Street N. and Spring Lake Drive.

Fed Gun Case Report

Man charged in federal court after officer-involved shooting in Independence

Isaiah Fulson-Dewberry, 27, indicted on felon in possession of a firearm charge Man charged in federal court after officer-involved shooting in Independence Isaiah Fulson-Dewberry, 27, indicted on felon in possession of a firearm charge.

Sign Of Po-Po Support

Missouri officials unveil 'Back the Blue' license plate benefiting officers

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMOV.com) -- Starting Tuesday, Missourians can honor those who protect and serve with a new license plate. Missouri lawmakers unveiled the new 'Back the Blue' plate in Jefferson City. The plate features a blacked out Missouri outline with a blue line across it.

Gun Takeaway Agreement???

Poll: Most Americans Want To See Congress Pass Gun Restrictions

There is widespread support among Americans - Democrats, Republicans and gun owners alike - for a number of initiatives to curb gun violence they would like to see Congress pass, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll.

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