Kansas City Crime Scene: Loaded Guns & Laser Pointers

Lots to cover in this update concerning court cases, crime consequences, police action, and of course, community outreach.

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Northland man charged with pointing green laser at pilot in November 2024

A 53-year-old North Kansas City, man is facing federal charges of pointing a green laser at an aircraft in November 2024.

Suspect in KCK officer Hunter Simoncic's death faces judge, death penalty decision looms

The man accused of murdering Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, appeared in court Friday afternoon in that case for the first time.

Police: 'Misplaced' gun found at Lee's Summit West was loaded

Police in Lee's Summit are continuing their investigation after two students found a loaded firearm earlier this week at Lee's Summit West High School.

Kansas City woman pleads guilty to COVID fraud, identity theft

Forty-two-year-old Rasheda McDaniel pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

Raytown animal rescue steps up after blind man scammed

Turnage lost his vision and mother in the same year. While battling depression, his therapist suggested he look into an emotional support dog.

Police: Boy 'accidentally' fires gun Thursday outside of Blue Valley Middle School

Police in Overland Park say a boy accidentally fired a gun he found in his parents' car Thursday afternoon near Blue Valley Middle School.

Suspect arrested after woman dies in Lawrence stabbing

A woman is dead after a stabbing in Lawrence, Kansas, on Massachusetts Street on Friday, Aug. 29.

1 behind bars, another hospitalized after armed robbery leads to high-speed chases

One armed robbery suspect is behind bars, another is hospitalized and a third was identified as a juvenile.

License plate reader company pausing pilot programs with federal agencies

Flock Safety, a company that makes automated license plate readers, has paused federal pilots amid concerns about how those camera systems are being used.

'Wish we could've done something': Neighbors shocked by allegations of child abuse against Independence family

Newly released court documents allege a family sexually abused and tortured children.

Kansas City teen shares story of survival after nearly dying from abuse

Now 18 years old, the young man is on a mission to inspire others through the pain he once thought would kill him.

Gladstone Police renew efforts to find missing woman on 6-month anniversary of her disappearance

Gladstone Police have renewed the effort to find a woman who has been missing for months.

PHOTOS: Platte County Sheriff's Office K-9s train at Gladstone pool

K-9 deputies with the Platte County Sheriff's Office enjoyed a fun day of training at the Gladstone Municipal Pool.

KCKPD shares procession route for fallen Officer Hunter Simoncic

The community is invited to pay their final respects to a fallen Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department officer on Wednesday, Sept. 3, after his service.

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