Kansas City Crime Scene: Scams, Gunfire & Local Mugshots

For late night & early morning readers we share a quick review of metro news by way of police action, court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds and community outreach amid the increasingly dangerous holiday season.

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Man charged in shooting death of KCMO convenience store employee after argument inside store

An argument inside an east Kansas City, Missouri, convenience store over whether a man was laughing at another man led to the fatal shooting of a store employee.

Chiefs fan's widow predicted suspect accused in chase with shots fired would re-offend

A man already on probation for a deadly hit-and-run crash outside Arrowhead was in court on new charges stemming from a police chase.

KC contractor faces fraud charges after $15K+ allegedly stolen from homeowners

A Kansas City contractor faces fraud charges after more than $15,000 was allegedly stolen from homeowners.

Dangerous, deadly synthetic drug more powerful than fentanyl on the rise

Dozens of types of nitazenes are anywhere from 20-to-40 times more powerful than fentanyl. Just two milligrams can stop your breathing.

New technology and 'old-fashioned' detective work lead to arrest of hit-and-run suspect

An affidavit released Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of a University of Kansas student details how detectives used license plate readers, traffic cameras, and physical evidence to find the suspect just three days after the crash.

Three men charged after shooting in Raytown

Court documents filed in Jackson County charge the three men after an incident on Dec. 9.

Man convicted in 2021 hit-and-run at Chiefs game now charged in police chase

A man on probation for a 2021 deadly hit-and-run crash outside Arrowhead Stadium is now facing new charges

Demonstrators rally against Wyandotte County DA over dismissed child rape case

More than a dozen protesters gathered at the Wyandotte County Courthouse after a child sex abuse case was dismissed.

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Troop G charged with rape

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Howell County is accused of raping a woman.

8 years after Libby Caswell died in Independence motel, family continues push for new investigation

Eight years after Libby Caswell unexpectedly and suspiciously died in an Independence motel room with her boyfriend's belt around her neck, her mother continues to push for a brand-new investigation.

Smithville Lake bathrooms vandalized for sixth time this year

Authorities stated that park employees discovered felony-level damage in the Sail Boat Cove bathrooms.

LET'S TALK | Parkville opens new satellite station for its police department

During our recent Let's Talk Parkville, part of KSHB 41's Let's Talk series, we found out about the city's plans to open a new satellite police station at a corner with lots of activity.

Man charged in Chiefs Rally shooting asks for trial delay

Lyndell Mays is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

KCK baseball field renamed in honor of fallen Wyandotte County deputy

Heathwood Park Baseball Field, located at North 10th Street and Parallel Parkway, will now be known as Elijah Ming Memorial Field.

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