Kansas City Crime Scene: Christmas Scams & Deadly Beemer

This post is just for our most loyal late night readers as we catch up and share a collection of stories regarding ALLEGED misdeeds, court cases, police action, and of course, news on community outreach.

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Kansas City FBI Office warns Christmas shoppers to be aware of scammers

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping nearing its final week, the Kansas City Office of the FBI is warning shoppers to watch out for scammers as well as great deals.

KC firefighter with 6 DWIs gets 5 years in prison for repeated probation violations

The judge said "enough is enough" and added that he'd warned John Speer at the last violation hearing that he wasn't getting another chance.

KCMO police, community advocates work for solutions to crime problem in Prospect Avenue corridor

In a meeting last week, leaders from city government, community advocates and Kansas City Missouri Police Department heard from the Urban Summit the need is to improve areas surrounding the store.

Driver dies after losing control on downtown Kansas City exit ramp

Police say that around 12:50 a.m. on Dec. 16, a driver in a gray BMW 230i was driving on the exit ramp from eastbound I-670 to southbound 71 Highway.

Kansas City man convicted in wife's shooting death, sentenced to prison

A Kansas City man has been convicted and sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his wife in 2022 near a KCPD police station.

KBI affidavit details gunfire, crash and foot pursuit that ended near Basehor-Linwood High School

A KBI affidavit says a Leavenworth man fired at deputies during a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, foot pursuit and arrest in Basehor.

Affidavit in fatal hit-and-run indicates camera footage, debris led to man's arrest; he reportedly blamed truck damage on deer

A heavily redacted arrest affidavit in a hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old KU student indicates that camera footage, vehicle debris, clothing fiber and other evidence led to a man's arrest in the case. The affidavit also suggests that defendant William Ray Klingler attempted to pass off the damage to his Ford F150 as having been [...]

Prosecutor: Teen gang member charged in Kansas City parking lot shots fired incident

Law enforcement has charged a man in connection with firing a weapon while at a business parking lot over the summer.

Lenexa woman found dead after disappearing on Sunday

A 45-year-old woman from Lenexa was found dead Monday morning after she disappeared early Sunday, the Lenexa Police Department (LPD) announced.

Olathe man charged with sexual assault at Belton business

Sixty-six-year-old Slimane Zimouche is charged with misdemeanor second-degree sexual abuse and fourth-degree assault.

KCPD body camera video reveals aftermath of deadly Family Dollar building collapse

For the first time, we're getting a clearer picture of the rescue efforts in July during the Family Dollar building collapse that killed one person and injured three others in midtown KCMO.

Death investigation underway after man found dead in Wyandotte County park

Wyandotte County officials say the man's death is under investigation.

73-year-old man arrested in Kansas City for a 1999 murder in Adair County

By Fox23.com News Staff MUSKOGEE, Okla. - A 73-year-old man was arrested on Monday in Kansas City, Kansas on a [...]

This Day in History: Kansas City fashion designer Nellie Don is kidnapped

December 16, 1931.Prominent Kansas City fashion entrepreneur Nell Donnelly was kidnapped and held for $75,000 ransom. Two days later, she was free after her lover, prominent politician James A. Reed, turned to mob boss Johnny Lazia, threatening to expose his criminal activities with political boss Tom Pendergast if he refused to rescue her.

Merriam police join Blue Envelope Program for neurodivergent individuals

Merriam police joins the Blue Envelope Program to improve interactions with people who have developmental disabilities or mental health problems.

Blue Springs expands camera system to speed emergency response, cut crime

The company behind the cameras said it will take up to six months to install new cameras and upgrade current ones across Blue Springs.

Family of murdered KCMO convenience store employee reacts to charges filed in his death

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office charged 27-year-old Adrian Stallings in the murder of a convenience store employee whose friends and family said was a fixture in his neighborhood.

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