Kansas City Crime Scene Right Now

Here's an important collection featuring all manner of alleged misdeeds, court cases, police action and other news related to Kansas City run-ins with the law . . .


$27K Reward Offered For Info As KCPD Cold Case Work Cont'd

KC Police Department seeking information on April 2018 homicide

The Kansas City Police Department continues to ask for any information on the April 2018 homicide of Johnathon Porter that occurred April 24, 2018. Porter was a construction worker who was shot on the job at 9th and Brooklyn in Northesast Kansas City.

Police Desperately Seeking Conversation With This Guy

Overland Park police ask for help identifying person of interest in felony theft

Overland Park police ask for help identifying person of interest in felony theft -- The Overland Park Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a person of interest in relation to a felony theft that took place at 11:40 a.m.

Branson Go-Kart Court Fight

Lenexa man sues after he was hurt in Branson go-kart crash-ryan-landie

A Lenexa man is suing after he was injured while driving a go-kart in the Missouri tourist town of Branson.The Springfield News-Leader reports that Ryan Landie, of Lenexa, Kansas, filed the lawsuit Saturday in federal court.

Tragic Crime Anniversary

This week marks 20th anniversary of KCK girl's kidnapping, slaying

WHAT THIS ANNIVERSARY MEANS. TO KEEP MY OWN SANITY I DO THE GARDEN. HGUS WORK -- HUGS WORK MIRACLES. THAT'S THE MORNING I KISSED HER GOODBYE AND I DID NOT KNOW THAT WOULD BE MY LAST MORNING TO KISS HER GOODBYE.

Help Find This Dude

Lee's Summit police ask for public's assistance in locating missing man

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (KCTV) - Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man. 37-year-old Ryan Linneman was last seen on October 9, 2019 driving a tan, 2004 Honda Accord with Missouri license MF0-A4P. Linneman is described as being 6 feet, 4 inches tall and is approximately 180 pounds.

Another Missing Person Report

Police searching for missing 39-year-old Olathe man

OLATHE, Kan. -- Olathe police are searching for a missing 39-year-old man. Kristoffer Bain hasn't been seen since the morning of Oct. 14 when he was headed to work. Family and friends haven't been able to reach him. He is described as 6-foot-1, weighing 215 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

KCMO Trash Fight Freebie

Missouri Supreme Court reverses $10 million fine against Kansas City for halting trash rebates

Garbage bags on the streets of the city Bigstock Kansas City does not have to pay a $10.2 million fine for eliminating its trash rebate program for large apartment buildings and trailer parks, the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously decided Tuesday.

Call For Kansas City TIPS

Oct. 4, 2019 Editorial: Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline

Kansas City is a region on the rise. But, and it's a big but, we remain one of the most violent cities in our nation. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement, the problem keeps growing. It can make you feel helpless. But there is something you can do.

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