Kansas City Crime Scene: Cyberstalking, Car Crashes & Legal Debate

Once again we share a peek at crime reporting, court cases and all manner of ALLEGED misdeeds.

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Judge sentenced two men in cyberstalking conspiracy that led to the murder of Kansas City man

Christopher Harris was killed in front of his 8-year-old daughter in early 2018

Kansas City woman turns in boyfriend accused of deadly hit and run

Kansas City woman told police the car she loaned her boyfriend was involved in a deadly hit-and-run, before helping officers find the suspect.

Overland Park man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at state park near Paola

An Overland Park man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened at a state park near Paola.

Clay County man found guilty of sex crimes against step-children

A 56-year-old Clay County man was found guilty Tuesday of four counts of statutory sodomy.

3 injured after driver fleeing Kansas City police pursuit strikes car at stoplight

Police said the driver who fled the traffic stop was taken into custody Wednesday night.

Thieves steal 41 guns from Raytown shop, owner estimates it will cost at least $50K including damage

Authorities are searching for four suspects who were caught on camera stealing guns from a Raytown gun shop last week.

Kansas City shooting victim found in car dies from injuries five days later, subject of interest to be charged

Police were called out to a shooting at 1:30 a.m. on June 15 in the 1300 block of E. 89th Street.

Notorious Kansas City, Kansas, drug dealer and alleged sex trafficker may soon be released

Cecil Brooks, 60, is linked to disgraced former KCK Police Detective Roger Golubski through a federal sex trafficking case. The U.S. Attorney's office will fight Brooks' release.

Kansas man charged in federal court for making online threats against Nashville Pride Festival and Parade

A Kansas man is facing federal charges of making threats on social media to build bombs and carry out a mass shooting at a Nashville Pride festival.

Missouri woman imprisoned for 42 years to get court hearing that could lead to release

The Missouri attorney general's office has agreed to an evidentiary hearing for Sandra Hemme.

Kansas programs aren't helping every runaway foster kid, so they land in jail cells

Geary County Secure Care can be 'the last hope for these youth.' But others say the jail-like facility only makes things worse.

2 Kansas City police officers hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following crash

The Kansas City Police Department said a two-person marked patrol vehicle was traveling with lights and sirens northbound on Oak on a call when it was hit.

Lawyer hired to lead WyCo DA's integrity unit has already left, and no wonder | Opinion

District Attorney Mark Dupree stood shoulder to shoulder with Roger Golubski to keep two cousins in prison. From Melinda Henneberger:

Independence to demolish vacant Kmart building, a frequent spot for crime

City councilmembers have approved nearly $200,000 to demolish a former Kmart location that sits near I-70.

Kansas City police captain's quick thinking helps save man, dogs from house fire

"I think we all do our jobs on a daily basis and, every now and then, there's an opportunity for you to step up," Captain Joshua Gasper said when asked about the praise he'd received.

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