Kansas City Crime Scene: Crime Stoppers & Political Connections

Just a few more things to consider this evening as we take a quick look at stats, court cases community outreach . . . We'll probably bring back a few of these stories for the morning update but we still wanted to share for tonight . . . 

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KC homicides hit a four-year low

Local police credit a focused deterrence strategy adopted in 2024.


Grandmother, 2-year-old recovering after weekend shooting in Kansas City injures 4

All four victims are in stable condition, police said.


Missouri AG aware of 'personal criminal history' of KC Mafia-linked plaintiff

A spokesperson for the Missouri Attorney General's Office said the office knew about the plaintiff's criminal history after previously not responding to questions.


Jury finds Kansas City man guilty of killing ex-girlfriend on her 21st birthday

Rasheed Turner told his ex-girlfriend he wanted to meet "face to face" for her birthday. A jury convicted him last week of first-degree murder in her fatal shooting.


Documents: KCK fire captain hit victim with truck in dispute over reserving hospital parking space

Sixty-year-old Thad Lauritzen was placed on administrative leave after being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor in Wyandotte County.


Kansas City Man Arrested After Alleged Break-In At 99-Year-Old Woman's Conway Home - Arkansas Radio

A Kansas City man faces 3 felony charges after allegedly entering a 99-year-old woman's Conway home before being arrested at the library.


Man accused of raping 12-year-old added to Clay County's Most Wanted list

Tracy S. Hamilton, a noncompliant sex offender, has been added to the Clay County Sheriff's Office's Most Wanted list.


Fundraiser on the greens helps Crime Stoppers secure cash rewards for community safety

'On-par' cause: Golf fundraiser supports local crime-solving efforts.


Clay County neighbors, sheriff's office warn against illegal dumping costing taxpayers

Neighbors in a Clay County community say they've had enough after dealing with illegal dumping for years.


'They don't necessarily want the money': Why thousands turn to Greater KC Crime Stoppers hotline

"Seventy percent of the tips we approve for an award are never collected because, truly, it's the anonymity component that people are interested in," said Kevin Boehm, former KCPD detective.

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