Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire, Creepers & Collisions

More than a few items to share today by way of police action, court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds and, of course, community outreach. 

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Kansas City man found not guilty in construction worker's shooting death

A Kansas City man has been found not guilty in a construction worker's shooting death.

KCPD officer injured in collision after driver runs stop sign

A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer was injured in a collision Thursday morning at the intersection of East 85th Street and Highland Avenue.

Court delays appearances for son of Eric Bieniemy for mental health evaluation

The 27-year-old son of Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy has had his court appearances in connection with the shooting of his mother delayed pending a mental health evaluation.

Attorneys representing former Kansas police chief charged in newspaper raid want off the case

Attorneys representing a former Kansas police chief charged in connection with the 2023 raid of the Marion County Record want off the case.

Lee's Summit man accused of stealing millions in Ponzi scheme

A Lee's Summit man is accused of operated an ongoing investment scheme that defrauded millions of dollars from victims.

New KC ordinance aims to shut down after-hours clubs that lead to violence

"This would allow us to react more proactively, not just after we have shootings," a city official said.

Kansas City, Kansas Police investigating crash involving three motorbikes that killed one person

Kansas City, Kansas Police say one motorbike operator was killed and a second has critical injuries following the crash.

Skeletal remains identified as missing 41-year-old Kansas City woman

Skeletal remains found in Saline County have been identified as 41-year-old Amber Simpson, reported missing out of Kansas City

Missouri mayor says he wasn't told about ICE operation that led to couple's death in Guatemala

"I think our policing depends on us, and we have accountability. If mistakes are made, then they're dealt with," said Overland Mayor Marty Little. "Here, I don't feel that's happening."

Clay County Sheriff's Office still looking for suspect in deadly 2023 hit-and-run

Clay County investigators are seeking information regarding a three-year-old unsolved hit-and-run that killed John Paul Scheidecker in 2023.

Trial set for KCI restaurant employee accused of recording dozens of women in all-gender restroom

A jury trial has been scheduled for a man accused of recording several women in bathroom stalls at KCI.

Kansas City, Kansas, man seeks to overturn murder conviction, cites ties to former detective Roger Golubski

A Kansas City, Kansas, man convicted of a 2008 murder is asking the court to overturn his conviction in part because the case was investigated by former police detective Roger Golubski.

Wanted fugitive arrested after hours-long standoff in Kansas City, Kansas

A Johnson County man has been arrested after an hours-long stand off on the roof of a KCK apartment complex after police attempted to execute an arrest warrant.

Who is Stacey Graves? What to know about retiring KCPD Police Chief

A press release from the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners Wednesday states that the chief will continue in her role with the Kansas City Police Department until they find a successor.

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