Kansas City Crime Scene: Suspected Creepers, Local Captures & Violence Trending

There's a lot to catch up on tonight as we look at "big picture" local crime news by way of court deets, police action, mugshots and, as always, community outreach. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Police launch investigation after pedestrian struck, killed Thursday at 31st and Prospect

An investigation is underway into the suspected impairment of the driver involved in striking and killing a pedestrian Thursday morning at E. 31st Street and Prospect Avenue.


Woman says former firefighter sexually abused her, fears he will avoid punishment

FOX4 spoke with a woman who said she's worried that a former metro firefighter will avoid punishment after she said he sexually assaulted her as a child.


Woman arrested & charged with murdering pregnant woman, unborn child on Christmas Eve 2023

A woman has been arrested and charged with murdering a pregnant woman on Christmas Eve of 2023 in Johnson County, Kansas.


KMBC Restrained investigation used in talks about new Kansas City detention center

"We have to get this right," Kansas City, Missouri, City Councilman Crispin Rea said about building new facility


Johnson County work release escapee found, taken into custody

A minimum-custody resident at the Johnson County, Kansas Department of Corrections who escaped last week has been apprehended today, June 4.


Murder charges filed against man in relation to shooting in Santa Fe neighborhood

Murder charges have been filed against a man in relation to a fatal shooting Sunday in the Santa Fe neighborhood.


56-year-old man convicted of manslaughter in 2024 Kansas City shooting

Charlie Bowman was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and other charges for a 2024 Kansas City shooting that left a woman dead. He was sentenced to prison.


Independence man accused of rape after investigators given recording

An Independence man has been accused of rape after a recording of the incident revealed the past sexual assault to investigators.


Read the complaint: Kan. teacher charged with having sex with student

Whitney Shull - Photo Reno County Sheriff's Office RENO COUNTY- Charg


Man on the run for Kansas rape for nearly 5 years found, arrested in Missouri

A man who had been wanted for a Kansas rape for nearly 5 years was taken into custody after he was found in Kansas City, Missouri.


Bomb Squad removes grenade from Independence cemetery

Independence, Missouri Police Department Bomb Squad removes grenade from Pitcher Cemetery near Blue Ridge Boulevard, Phil Roberts Park


Spectrum, Google Fiber lines vandalized in Kansas City as part of rising trend

Vandalism to Spectrum and Google Fiber lines in the Kansas City metro in May reflects part of a recent trend of network infrastructure vandalism across the country.


Grandview carpenter's tools, trailer stolen outside his home

Kyle Hudson said a thief stole his Milwaukee tools and trailer, totaling to about $10,000.


A Missouri mom finally laid her son to rest, after his death in ICE custody months ago

About two months after his death in ICE custody, Brayan Garzón-Rayo's family buried his ashes with support from the Ashrei Foundation.


Crime Stoppers program commends community tips in tracking down suspect in Lee's Summit police shooting

According to Crime Stoppers, tips from the community helped bring the search to an end.


KC-area police increase presence, measures to crack down on crime this summer

As warm weather approaches, locals can expect an increase in patrol officers around the KC metro in an effort to provide a safer summer.


Community celebrates opening of resource center for sex trauma survivors

Community leaders and regional survivors came together to celebrate the grand opening of a new center meant to connect those with sexual trauma to local resources.

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