Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Street Life & Homicide Committee

Tonight we share some of the news we've been reading on all things related the debate over local violence, police action, first responders in action, court cases and even a glimpse at how elected officials are coping with the constant struggle to maintain control of Kansas City streets . . . 

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'Homicide committee:' The process Kansas City homicide investigations face

The committee includes a group of the most senior attorneys in the prosecutor's office and the Kansas City detective leading the case.

Driver in custody after killing person on sidewalk in suspected DUI crash Wednesday

One person is in custody after investigators say they killed a pedestrian in a suspected DUI crash in South Kansas City Wednesday evening.

Fatal crash shuts down I-35 southbound near Antioch in Merriam

One person died in a single-vehicle crash on I-35 in Merriam. Southbound lanes closed near Antioch as traffic was rerouted to I-635.

Kansas City man charged in deadly shooting over towed truck

Josue Ceniceros-Angel is charged in the deadly shooting that happened on Troost Avenue on April 12.

1 woman shot, transported to hospital after shooting Wednesday

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said one woman was injured in a shooting Wednesday near the intersection of 24th Street and Jackson Avenue.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to $92K COVID relief wire fraud scheme

Mark Crosby, 43, owned Crosby Auto LLC and pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme.

Kansas City, Missouri, begins enforcing ban on synthetic 7-OH, task force prioritizing 'high risk' areas

Kansas City, Missouri, is sending out its task force to remove synthetic 7-OH from store shelves. Businesses who still have these products within city limits could face penalties.

Man charged with murder in Johnson County after child dies from being left in hot car

Man arrested for murder and child endangerment after child dies in hot car in Johnson County last summer.

Independence police: Man in critical condition after shooting near apartment complex

A man is in critical condition after being shot near an apartment complex in Independence Wednesday evening.

Park Hill teacher charged with attempted child exploitation

Richard Villigram, a Plaza Middle School teacher, has been charged in federal court on attempted child exploitation charges.

Former Kansas City, Kansas, firefighter faces child pornography charges in federal court in Kansas

A former Kansas City, Kansas, firefighter will be in federal court next week on child pornography charges after telling a judge in an earlier case he would never see him in here again.

Kansas City man sentenced to 3 decades in prison for deadly kidnapping case

Surveillance video showed Felix banging on the victim's apartment window and shooting a man who stepped outside to ask him to leave.

Illegal alien charged with attempted rape in Missouri days after detained by a citizen for car break-ins

An illegal alien is accused of attempting to rape a massage therapist just days after he was detained by police for car break-ins at a Missouri bar. Radio Host Shane Wilkinson detained O...

Kansas City man charged after 102 mph chase, passenger trapped inside vehicle

A Kansas City man has been charged after a woman was trapped inside his vehicle during a 102 mph chase.

Metal Theft Strikes Northeast Area Monuments and Historic Markers - Northeast News

Dorri PartainManaging Editor Across the Northeast, residents are reporting that metal plaques - located in parks and even attached to homes- are suddenly going missing as metal thieves strike under the cover of darkness. Most notably, these missing plaques paid tribute to servicemen during World War I and a Missouri Legislator.

Jackson County Prosecutor's Office highlights victim support resources during Crime Victims' Rights Week

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is a moment to confront and remove barriers to achieve justice for all victims of crime, a mission the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office prioritizes daily.

Kansas City, Kansas first responders train for possible emergencies during World Cup

Kansas City, Kansas first responders conducted emergency preparedness training ahead of the World Cup to improve response times and communication between the two agencies during emergency events.

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