Kansas City Crime Scene: Scams, Threats & Creeper Charges

Lots to consider tonight as we review mugshots, police action, court cases and, as always, community outreach.

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Court scams targeting residents across the Kansas City metro

Local courts and law enforcement agencies are warning the public of a new scam targeting Kansas City residents on both sides of the state line.

Kansas City criminal sentenced after delivering child pornography to U.S. from Mexico, stealing firearms

A Kansas City-area man was sentenced Thursday to over eight years in prison for stealing firearms and transporting child pornography to the U.S. from Mexico. Olathe resident Frank Guereca, 24, brok...

Kansas City police investigate Sunday evening homicide, suspect at large

KCPD is investigating a deadly shooting, and no suspects are in custody.

2 sentenced to prison in Kansas City robbery-turned-homicide; third suspect awaits trial

Two men have been sentenced to prison in a Kansas City robbery-turned-homicide, while a third suspect awaits trial.

Affidavit: Former Bonner Springs detective used license plate cameras to stalk wife

A Wyandotte County District Court judge released new details Monday in a slew of charges filed last month against a former Bonner Springs Police Department detective.

Former Overland Park police officer accused of rape sentenced to 2 years probation

A former Overland Park police officer accused of raping someone in 2023 has been sentenced to probation.

Kansas City man charged after firing shots in drive-by shooting

There, officers located "numerous shell casings" and determined shots had been fired into a home.

Platte Co. sheriff threatens lawsuit to keep $315k from budget error, commissioner says

A Platte County commissioner is speaking out after he said a clerical error led to the sheriff's office getting an extra $315,000 in its 2026 budget.

Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys * Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA - A new Kansas law signed by Gov. Laura Kelly strengthens penalties and expands victim protection in cases of sexual extortion. Kelly signed House Bill 2537 on Monday, called Caleb's Law after Caleb Moore, a 14-year-old from El Dorado who died by suicide after being targeted by an online sextortion scheme.

Kansas Programs That Reduce Recidivism For Kids Could Lose Funding

Kansas bill would drain funding that helps steer kids out of criminal justice system, advocates say The One Heart Project works with kids in the criminal justice system. The group provides counseling,...

Lenexa police detective retires after closing 21-year murder case

Cpl. James Rader of Lenexa Police kept a picture of Maria Morfin-Rojas on his desk for two decades, a silent reminder of the case he refused to close.

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