Kansas City Crime Scene: Creeper Suspects & Cold Cases

Tonight, for close readers we share quite a bit of local info by way of court reporting, police action and, as always, community outreach.

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Vigil held for Kansas City woman found dead on Saline County property

Amber Simpson, 41, was found dead in Saline County back in June and now four people are behind bars charged.

Safety lessons learned from the World Cup in Kansas City

Officials say lessons from event could shape future large-scale operations.

Man arrested for 2021 vehicle burglary spree in Lenexa

The incident occurred in 2021 in an area between 75th and 79th streets, near Pflumm and Quivira. The suspect now faces 30 counts of burglary of a motor vehicle.

Raytown man sentenced for armed robbery at CVS pharmacy in Kansas City

A 28-year-old Raytown, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for an armed robbery last year at a CVS pharmacy in Kansas City.

Family of man killed by Lenexa officer sues city, months after prosecutor ruled shooting justified

The family of a man who was killed by a Lenexa officer is suing the city months after prosecutors ruled the shooting to be justified.

We cannot arrest our way out of a mental health crisis, in Kansas or elsewhere * Kansas Reflector

We cannot arrest our way out of a mental health crisis. Behavioral health professionals can solve problems that police officers cannot.

Former Gladstone police officer sues city, alleging retaliation for reporting sexism - AOL

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Gladstone and its police chief by a former officer accusing officials of retaliating against her after she brought up sexist remarks and treatment in the department.

Kansas City man found guilty of raping 15-year-old at New Year's Eve party

A Platte County jury found a Kansas City man guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl at a New Year's Eve party on Jan. 1, 2019.

Excelsior Springs man sentenced to prison for child molestation

An Excelsior Springs man will spend nearly two decades in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation charges.

Man shot woman, left her to die on a Kansas City street

Police on the scene of the investigation-photo Sheriff Daryl Forte' KA

Former Kansas City-area teacher pleads guilty to multiple child pornography charges

A former metro-area teacher pleaded guilty to multiple child pornography charges on Wednesday, federal officials said.

'Pay attention': Law enforcement warn drivers ahead of new Missouri school bus penalties

A new Missouri law taking effect August 28 will significantly increase penalties for drivers who pass stopped school buses, just days after many students in the Northland return to the classroom.

Nonprofit shows the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, provides safety tips

The nonprofit, Kids and Car Safety dives into the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car through a demonstration at Oakes Auto Group, a car dealership off Burlington in north Kansas City.

What KC students and parents need to know about pedestrian laws

Back-to-school season means more kids are walking to class, and there are key pedestrian crossing laws in Missouri that Kansas City students and parents need to know.

Evidence, eyewitnesses helping narrow down possible location in Randy Leach cold case

Those close to the Randy Leach cold case are cautiously optimistic they may finally get the answers about what happened to the teenager the night he disappeared in April 1988.

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