Kansas City Crime Scene: Crashes, Charges & Investigations

Lots to catch up on this morning and crime news is probably the best place to start . . . Right now we take a look at morning investigations, street life danger, police action, court cases and, as always, community outreach

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Hit-and-Run: Truck crashes into dentist office, flees scene

No one is hurt after a truck crashed into a Kansas City dentist's office.

Man driving drunk charged with killing pedestrian in east Kansas City, Missouri

A man who admitted he drank six Fireball airplane shots before getting in his vehicle and driving is charged with killing a pedestrian he hit in Kansas City, Missouri, in June.

Jackson County proposes Kansas City use its downtown jail

Jackson County is looking to give Kansas City, Missouri the opportunity to use its downtown jail

Pharmacy owner agrees to pay $200K to resolve allegations of violations of Controlled Substances Act

Daniel Reif made the deal for his business, The Medicine Shoppe, a retail pharmacy store in Kansas City, Kansas.

Suspect charged following deadly stabbing in Independence

Officers with the Independence Police Department responded to a reported stabbing just after 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19

Blue Springs woman charged for allegedly setting fire in hotel room

According to court documents, firefighters reported that a towel with visible burn marks and the presence of an accelerant of some kind were found on a shelf in the room.

Kansas City man sentenced to 13 years for 2023 deadly shooting

Arnette Taylor Jr. was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the death of Dennis Jones in a shooting that occurred in October of 2023.

KCK woman sentenced to probation for deadly hit-and-run the killed elderly man

Kelsi Ann Carmack pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years probation.

Independence man charged in fatal stabbing, apparently over Chief's sweatshirt

An Independence man is facing murder charges following a fatal stabbing in Independence Friday, allegedly over a sweatshirt.

Grandview man faces 7 drug trafficking-related charges in Jackson County

A Grandview man faces seven drug trafficking-related charges after he was busted through an investigation by the Jackson County Drug Task Force (JCDTF).

How Missouri Has Let Police Officers Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct

Missouri's system often takes years to resolve a misconduct allegation, in some cases allowing officers to move on to a new department.

Arizona man killed in Kansas City, Missouri, while searching for job

Corey's Network contacted KSHB 41 about a family who wanted help spotlighting the unsolved death of a loved one. As a result, KSHB 41's Caitlin Knute reached out.

Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to Kansas City civilian, local law enforcement

"Thank you for defining what it means to be a Missourian and what it means to be a good neighbor," Kehoe told those in attendance Tuesday who went above and beyond.

Independence names interim police chief after nationwide search

The city of Independence announced Tuesday it selected Douglas Brinkley to serve as the city's interim police chief.

Missouri Highway Patrol launches team for aggressive crime and hazardous driving enforcement

The STORM team will focus on roadways with high crash rates, dangerous driving behaviors and criminal activity. Its first large-scale operation was in Jackson County.

Film screening raises $13,000 for family of Irish chef shot dead in US

More than $13,000 has been raised for the family of the Irish chef Shaun Brady who was shot and killed in the US last year.

'There's a bit of a humanitarian in all of us': Mother behind Blair's Law wins humanitarian award

There's a special gift shop off Highway 291 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Its co-owner, Michele Shanahan DeMoss, says it has a little bit of everything.

Fundraiser honors fallen Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Family, friends and community members gathered Saturday night to honor fallen Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming with a fundraiser.

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