Kansas City Crime Scene: Bomb Scare, Court Cases & Chunky Drunker

A glimpse at news from from around the metro regarding police action, court cases, mugshots and, as always, community outreach. 

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Man Charged in Liberty Memorial Explosives Case Arrested March 3 on Independence Boulevard - Northeast News

Northeast News Staff A man now charged with leaving explosive devices near the Liberty Memorial was arrested Wednesday afternoon in a parking lot on Independence Boulevard - an arrest witnessed firsthand by staff members at the Northeast News. Authorities later confirmed the suspect as Owen I.

Family devastated after no charges brought forth in baby boy's fentanyl death

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office said it will not be pressing charges in Tru's case against the father or the other woman.

'Chunky Dunker' gets nearly 6 years in prison after police find rifle, meth at his feet

A man known as 'Chunky Dunker' will spend nearly 6 years in prison after police found a rifle and meth at his feet.

Civil lawsuit filed in Jackson County Court against martial arts instructor charged with child sex crimes

A man who ran several Taekwondo academies in the Kansas City metro area is being sued by two former female students who allege Se Chun Pak sexually abused them.

Independence hit-and-run victim describes frightful experience

Independence Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver responsible for a crash that sent a grandmother to the hospital last week.

Jackson County sheriff names temporary replacements as detention center director resigns

Diana Knapp, director of the Jackson County Detention Center, put in her resignation Sunday, just weeks before the opening of the county's new jail.

Inspector General finds nearly $800k in Kansas Medicaid fraud - The Sentinel

The Kansas Attorney General's Office says its Inspector General found multiple variations of Medicaid fraud.

Man charged after crews find explosives in trash can near Liberty Memorial

A Richmond, California, man has been charged with leaving a bag filled with 20 "M" explosive devices in a trash can last week near the Liberty Memorial.

Man charged in 2021 Independence deadly shooting of teenage girl

A Kansas City man is facing charges in connection to a 2021 Independence deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl.

Argument over stolen vehicle turns deadly - Kansas City man charged with murder

A Kansas City man has been charged with murder after a shooting over a stolen vehicle.

Man arrested, charged after explosives placed in bag near the Liberty Memorial

A man has been charged after being accused of placing explosive devices in a trash can near the Liberty Memorial.

Nearly 2 years after assault, survivor speaks out after insanity verdict

A Missouri mother sexually assaulted inside her own home while her children were upstairs said she is devastated by the outcome of the case.

Family pleads for tips in cold case murder of husband, father in Kansas City, Kansas

A Kansas family is hoping that someone can come forward with new evidence in the case of a shooting that resulted in the death of a husband and father.

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