Kansas City Crime Scene: Midtown Standoff Resolved By K9 & Halloween Creeper Rights

Right now we roundup a bevy of EXCELLENT local crime reporting along with deets on court cases and critical efforts toward community outreach.

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Standoff in Costco parking lot ends with man in custody

Just before 11:30 p.m., the man finally got out of the vehicle and took off running. He was taken into custody a short distance from the car with the assistance of a police K9.

Kansas City man who spent seconds in Capitol in Jan. 6 riot pleads guilty to misdemeanor

"At 2:39 p.m., (Angelo) Pacheco entered the Capitol building," court records said. "Pacheco turned around and exited the building through the same door approximately six seconds later."

Shawnee homicide case exposes juvenile justice system's ongoing frustrations

For nearly a year, the KSHB 41 I-Team has been looking into the juvenile justice system across Kansas.

Missouri law restricts sex offenders on Halloween. Now a Hazelwood man is suing

Sex offenders in Missouri must post a sign on Halloween that says "no candy or treats at this residence."

Drug dealer to remain detained before sex trafficking trial with ex-KCK cop Golubski

Survivors of the sex trafficking, a federal prosecutor said, are "still reeling" decades later and remained terrified by the prospect of the drug dealer's release.

Excelsior Springs officer exposed to cyanide, arsenic left in drug disposal box

Excelsior Springs police officer is recovering after being exposed to cyanide and arsenic left in a drug take back box.

KC Common Good launches Play Your Part campaign to take action, reduce violent crime

KC Common Good recently launched Play Your Part, a new campaign to help reduce violent crime, to support mothers like 39-year-old Dacia Walker, who lost her 18-year-old son to homicide in August.

Resources available in Kansas City for survivors of domestic violence

Survivor advocates of domestic violence say it's a crime that knows no geographic or demographic boundaries.

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