Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Stealing, Traffic Trouble & Tribute

Lots of stuff to consider as we share this update about petty crime, court cases and, as always, community outreach.

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Truck stolen while Northland owner is at boot camp, thieves caught on video

A truck was stolen in front of one Northland family's house on Monday night, and their video doorbell caught it all on camera.

Man pleads guilty in smash-and-grab gun heist, possession of child pornography

An Olathe man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to a smash-and-grab gun store burglary and possession of child pornography on his personal cell phone.

Kansas woman sentenced to life for murdering husband, a U.S. soldier at Fort Riley

A Kansas woman has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for killing her husband, who was a U.S. Army soldier at Fort Riley in Kansas.

Staff member has gun reportedly stolen from vehicle at Underwood Elementary in Lee's Summit

Police in Lee's Summit are investigating a gun-related incident Thursday, Sept. 25, at an elementary school.

Collision on Independence Avenue Claims Cyclist's Life - Northeast News

Northeast News Kansas City Police Department's (KCPD) Media Unit reports a fatal collision with a cyclist and truck occurred at 9:05 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Business targeted by copper theft is left reeling from damage, asking for more to be done

Douglass Hallmon, the service manager at Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, says thieves broke into the business just before 6:00 Thursday night, and can be seen via camera on the property stealing copper wiring until about 2:00 the next morning.

Independence man accused of stealing car, dragging police officer

An Independence man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a car, dragging a KCMO police officer with the stolen car, property damage and possession of a controlled substance.

Family of pregnant woman shot seeks answers, justice for death of unborn child

The family of a pregnant woman who was shot is seeking answers and justice for the death of her unborn child.

New attorneys expected in death penalty case of man accused of killing Kansas City, Kansas, officer

Dennis Mitchell, accused of killing KCK police officer Hunter Simoncic, will get new attorneys after a judge granted a withdrawal motion over conflicts.

'I find it atrocious': Sedgwick County jails, prisons set to lose $2M in funding

Sedgwick County is set to lose $2 million in Department of Corrections funding changes, while Johnson County stands to gain $830,000.

Independence soccer teams forced to cancel practice after vandalism

An Independence mom is upset after finding her daughter's soccer field torn up. Now, she said the undefeated team is out of their normal practice space.

Loved ones of murder victims come together for support, remembrance

A vigil was held on Thursday night in honor of lives lost to violence.

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