Kansas City Crime Scene: Scams, Standoff, Mugshots & Federal Funds

More than a few angles to consider for the overnight and early morning . . .

Once again we notice Kansas City Police valiantly working an increasingly violent cowtown whilst creepers, scam artists and so many other suspects step up their game. Also, we check federal fights over cash sparking concern over their impact on the local law enforcement game. 

All things considered . . . The point of this local info collection is to keep better informed about the politics of policing so that we can all stay safe.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Beware of ticket scams ahead of Savannah Bananas weekend at Kauffman Stadium

The popular Savannah Bananas are playing Friday and Saturday at The K, and with sold-out games, be mindful about scams if you see a deal for tickets online.

Police standoff Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri, ends with no suspect found in house

Police officers found no one inside a southeast Kansas City, Missouri, house after a standoff Wednesday night that began after a man with life-threatening wounds told officers a woman stabbed him.

Kansas City felon could face more prison time after firearm found in his home

A Kansas City man who previously spent time in prison could be incarcerated again after he was found to be illegally in possession of a firearm.

Man suspected in dog fighting, drug rings charged with federal firearms crime

Law officers arrested a man Tuesday in a south Kansas City, Missouri, home who is under investigation for alleged dog fighting and drug crimes.

Rural Missouri jails score windfall from Trump's mass deportations

Ozark County reached a contract with ICE to help the Trump administration carry out immigrant detentions and deportations. And the rural Missouri county is reaping the benefits by raising wages and hiring for new law enforcement positions.

Federal judge questions Leavenworth's attempt to block CoreCivic immigration detention center

TOPEKA - CoreCivic will know by Friday whether it will have to delay plans to begin holding Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees in June at its Leavenworth facility. The city of Leavenworth in March filed suit in U.S. District Court asking for an injunction barring CoreCivic from moving forward on a contract with ICE to [...]

Why some jail detainees in Missouri can go years without seeing the sun

A lawsuit in San Francisco suggests forcing detainees to live in the dark could violate their constitutional rights. This issue is top of mind for residents who have followed the opening and closure of jails in St. Louis, where detainees can go years without seeing the sun.

High-speed chase leads to arrest of 2 after stolen tools found in stolen car

Two men face multiple charges after they allegedly led law enforcement officials on a chase with a stolen vehicle and hundreds of dollars of stolen tools inside.

KCPD looking for fugitive wanted for 2024 double homicide

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is attempting to locate a dangerous fugitive wanted for a December 2024 shooting that left two teenagers dead.

Teens accused of 4 armed robberies linked to PlayStation 5 sales on Facebook Marketplace

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against two teens accused of robbing victims from Facebook Marketplace at gunpoint.

Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry, firearm possession in Kansas City

A 33-year-old Mexican national was sentenced in Kansas City federal court to over four years in prison for illegal reentry and possessing ammunition after multiple deportations.

Charges filed against women believed to be behind multiple KC thefts

Charges have been filed against two women believed to be behind thefts that cost metro area stores thousands of dollars.

Search continues for missing Overland Park woman after car found empty, police say

The car of missing Overland Park woman Jerry McConnell, 81, was found empty in Crowley County, Kansas. Authorities continue an active statewide search.

KC mom reached sobriety milestone before deadly shooting: 'Hard to go on'

Carissa Perryman, a Kansas City mom turning her life around, was shot and killed in an alley on May 12. Her family keeps her memory alive for her daughter.

Kansas City's new city manager focuses on infrastructure and crime

New Kansas City City Manager Mario Vasquez says restoring public trust, fixing infrastructure, and addressing crime are his top goals after the dismissal of Brian Platt.

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