Kansas City Crime Scene: Pawn Stars, Uber Assault & Police Payouts

Tonight we share more than a few items by way of police action, ongoing investigations, court cases, mug shots and, as always, community outreach. 

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Police served search warrants Thursday at pawn shops in Blue Springs, Independence in stolen property case

Police investigators served search warrants Thursday at pawn shops in Independence and Blue Springs in a stolen property investigation.

KCPD will seek search warrant in Uber assault case after FOX4 Problem Solvers story

One day after our story aired, the same detective who told her they wouldn't be getting a search warrant reached out to her saying they will.

Group providing training on how to spot and report child sex trafficking ahead of World Cup

The Child Protection Center is holding a series of free trainings on what child sexual exploitation and trafficking is, ways to spot it, and how to report it ahead of the World Cup in Kansas City.

Independence taxpayers paying millions as police lawsuits pile up, more cases pending

Millions in taxpayer dollars have gone to settle Independence police lawsuits. More cases are pending, including a wrongful death claim.

KCK man, Roeland Park woman face charges in April 2 murder in Kansas City, Missouri

A Kansas City, Kansas, man and Roeland Park woman face charges in an April 2 murder in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City man found guilty in PCP distribution scheme

Investigators say Spencer Jr. traveled out of state often to procure PCP to distribute it in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Kansas, man convicted of attempted capital murder after firing at deputies

A Kansas City, Kansas, man was convicted on Wednesday after firing shots during a pursuit with Leavenworth County deputies.

Kansas City man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

A Kansas City man will spend 25 years in prison for multiple child sex crimes.

15 fires at vacant Olive Park Village complex this year; alarming neighbors and firefighters

The Kansas City Fire Department has responded to 15 fires at Olive Park Village this year, raising fears among neighbors and city officials as the vacant complex continues to deteriorate.

'What's my anniversary?' question from grandmother stops scam in progress

A simple question potentially saved a south Kansas City woman thousands of dollars.

Mission police urge residents to be cautious after coyote sighting

Law enforcement issued a wildlife alert after an adult coyote was observed Thursday morning in a residential area in Mission, Kansas.

Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming, KCK officer Hunter Simoncic to be honored at Kansas memorial

Deputy Elijah Ming of the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office and Officer Hunter Simoncic of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department are among four Kansas officers who died in the line of duty in 2025.

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