Lots of news to catch up on this week . . . In this compilation we quickly review the latest & strikingly familiar police reports, updates on court cases and, as always, a glimpse at community outreach.
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Brookside restaurant latest target of overnight burglars in the metro
Managers at Sayachi on Brookside Plaza said that somebody broke in early Tuesday morning, and stole the business' cash register.
Second victim in fatal grocery store parking lot shooting identified as teenager
The second victim in a fatal weekend shooting has been identified as a teenager.
Mothers in Northland met through Corey's Network; their teen's murders are unsolved
Two young men, Therrell Jackson, Jr. and Charles Sanders, were killed in 2024 and 2025 in the the Northland.
Bicyclist critically hurt in hit-and-run crash in Kansas City
A car hit a bicycle, leaving the bicyclist critically injured on 39th Street in the Hyde Park neighborhood in Kansas City, MO, police said.
Officials say spacing still a concern as Jackson County Detention Center set to open soon
Melesa Johnson said she's most impressed with the quality of the building, stating that a facility like this will make everyone's job easier.
Kansas City, Missouri, car lot faces dilemma: Comply with new rules or protect against theft?
A Kansas City family-owned car dealership is working to comply with new city regulations while urging city leaders to maintain security patrols to protect the business from significant theft.
Clay County Sheriff's Office says woman parked outside department almost lost thousands in scam
The Clay County Sheriff's Office shared a close call a resident had with a scammer, warning others to be skeptical of over-the-phone demands.
Man identified in deadly shooting, home explosion in Independence
Dustan K. Martin, a 53-year-old man from Kansas City, died in a house explosion and shooting in Independence last Thursday
'Help me I been kidnapped': KC police probe after note sparks kidnapping rumors
Kansas City police are investigating after an ominous note detailing an alleged kidnapping was found in city limits.
Court Documents: Pipe-bomb found in Platte City man's backpack
A pipe bomb was allegedly found in the backpack of a Platte City man.
Lenexa driver sentenced to 6 years for deadly crash, driving under the influence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Lenexa woman originally charged with murder after a deadly crash was sentenced in Johnson County Court on Thursday. Court records show that Amy Dawn Crouch was sentenced to 72 months, or six years, in the Kansas Department of Corrections after she pleaded guilty to an amended charge of involuntary manslaughter [...]
Former Olathe West teacher sentenced following child sex conviction
Jonathan Michael Molina-Calderon pleaded no contest to unlawful sexual relations with a teenager over the age of 16.
Man sentenced to more than 12 years for KCK bank robbery
Willie Sampson was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in January.
Body of man reported missing recovered from water at Kaw Point Park
The body of a man who had been reported missing was recovered Tuesday at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
2 men reportedly wearing cable company vests broke in, threatened family in Independence home
When the 78-year-old resident opened the door, two men wearing bandanas on their faces and Spectrum vests rushed in, pistol-whipping the man in the face, the family said.
3 death penalty-focused attorneys withdraw representation for Dennis Mitchell
The three attorneys appointed last month to represent a man charged in the death of Kansas City, Kansas, Police Ofc. Hunter Simoncic notified the judge Wednesday they are withdrawing from the case.
Missouri police department seeks person of interest in hate crime caught on video
The fire on Aug. 5 was deliberately set and damaged three vehicles, although no one was injured. Investigators also found what they called antisemitic graffiti at the scene, although some Jewish community members have pushed back on that designation.
Wyandotte County invests $100,000 in security cameras to combat illegal dumping
Wyandotte County is investing $100,000 in security cameras that can read license plates to combat illegal dumping after the problem reached alarming levels throughout the community.
FBI, local law enforcement agencies conduct training for mass casualty events
Since the announcement of the World Cup in Kansas City, these types of training sessions have been a collaborative effort among law enforcement and emergency agencies across the metro.
Human remains of victim in Independence cold case identified over 40 years after disappearance
The Independence Police Department announced Thursday that the human remains of a woman who disappeared in 1984 have been identified.
KCPD Officer Receives Congressional Record
DuChaine recently received a Champion of Missouri award from Senator Eric Schmitt, accompanied by a Congressional Record in the Archives.
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