Kansas City Crime Scene: Homicide Trend Worsens, Bank Robbery & Standoff Concludes

For the most dedicated KCMO news readers we share another peek at historically violent local trends, police action and all manner of recent crime reporting . . .

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Victim dies after Wednesday shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The victim of a shooting Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, died from his injuries over the weekend. The Kansas City Police Department identified the victim as Deonta Words, 28. Kansas City, Missouri, police officers responded to the 1300 block of Highland Avenue after hearing the shooting occur while in the area.

Smithville man faces 3 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child

A Smithville man is facing decades in prison.Prosecutors say 37-year-old Justin Stempel used a camera in a bathroom to record video of underage girls.Stempel faces three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor child.

Reckless driver blamed for damage to fallen veterans memorial in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A memorial to fallen veterans was damaged this weekend. Leaders at Veterans Community Project, which sits at 89th and Troost Avenue, said a reckless driver is to blame for damage to a memorial rock garden that sits alongside Troost Avenue. Neighbors complain this is indicative of traffic-related concerns in their neighborhood.

FBI says Bank of America location along State Line Road robbed Monday afternoon

The FBI office in Kansas City has reported details on a robbery that occurred Monday Afternoon.Authorities say the Bank of America at 10731 State Line Road in Kansas City, MO was robbed at approximately 12:44 p.m.Law enforcement says two suspects are currently involved.

Blue Valley Southwest athletic trainer appears in court for child sex crimes

OLATHE, Kan. - On Monday, a Johnson County judge reduced bond for 39-year-old Christopher Poskey, who was charged over the weekend with two counts of sex exploitation of a child. Arrested last Friday, Poskey is an athletic trainer at Blue Valley Southwest High School, bringing forward a flurry of questions still lacking answers.

Aftermath: "The Op100 has concluded.  No additional parties were taken into custody.  The investigation continues."

Kansas City police in standoff on E. 52nd Street, Byrams Ford Road

SOURCE: KMBC Kansas City police are in a standoff in the area of the 5200 block of Byrams Ford. The Kansas City Police Department has its mobile command center on Blue Ridge Cutoff and Sni-A-Bar in KCMO. Police say they attempted to stop a vehicle in the area.

Kansas lawmakers pass bill to help child sex abuse survivors

TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas legislators gave final approval Monday to a bill that would make it easier to pursue criminal charges or file lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse years after the abuse occurred. The House approved the measure, 120-0. It goes to Gov. Laura Kelly because the Senate approved it last week, 40-0.

Ray County Sheriff says guard was stabbed 12 times, new video shows attack

Authorities in Ray County, Mo., are continuing their search for Justin Robinson. Robinson and another inmate escaped the Ray County Jail earlier this week. The second inmate was captured, but Robinson remains on the run. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers said the office is no closer to finding Robinson.

Escaped Ray County inmate Justin Robinson captured in Oklahoma

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An escaped Ray County, Missouri, inmate on the run since Tuesday, March 28, is back in custody. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers says Justin Robinson was taken into custody Monday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Childers posted on Facebook that he believed Robinson was on his way to Texas.

Repeat offender convicted for stealing, armed criminal action in Platte County

A St. Joseph, Mo., man who had been out of prison for just under four months will be returning there after being convicted of stealing, armed criminal action. Christopher Mejia, 43, was found guilty last week by a jury in Platte County following a three-day trial.

KSHB 41 I-Team goes behind-the-scenes with US Marshals Service as part of national operation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When it comes to fighting violent crime, members of the US Marshals Service claim they often go after "the worst-of-the-worst." Kansas City, Missouri, was one of 10 cities across the country chosen for Operation North Star II because of its high number of homicides and shootings.

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