In this post we pick up headlines from across the metro and the region and share our latest glimpse at ALLEGED misdeeds, police action, court cases and, as always, community outreach.
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Kansas City man sentenced in conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A Kansas City man has been sentenced in a conspiracy to distribute drugs, federal officials say.
Kansas City couple targeted by convincing jury duty scam using personal information
A Kansas City-area couple says jury duty scammers knew deeply personal information and threatened them with arrest. Here's how to spot the warning signs.
Federal prosecutors accuse Nigerian man in Olathe of illegal voting in 2024 election
The 67-year-old man has been indicted on a handful of election-related charges, federal officials said.
How a Platte Co. child sex abuse case led to an ethics complaint against Eric Zahnd
The case against Darren Paden is one of many high-profile cases Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd handled during his 23 years in the position.
Former Lawrence elementary speech pathologist charged with child sex crimes found dead
A former Lawrence elementary school speech and language pathologist charged with multiple child sex crimes was found dead Thursday.
Teen charged for shooting that injured minor near Southeast High School
Eighteen-year-old Kenneth Russell has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.
Johnson County Community College police officer charged with rape, sodomy
A Johnson County Community College police officer has been charged in alleged 2024 sexual assault.
Man sentenced in Clay County for attempting to sex traffic a minor during 2023 NFL draft
A New Jersey man was sentenced to prison after attempting to sex traffic a minor during the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.
Odessa man sentenced after 'little home lab' leads to explosion at senior living complex
An Odessa man has been sentenced to prison after investigators say he tried to make a firework inside his "little home lab," resulting in a large explosion at his apartment complex earl...
KCK police searching for tips on sixth anniversary of teenager's murder
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is searching for tips on the sixth anniversary of a teenager's murder.
Olathe police, FBI celebrate new law enforcement training center grand opening
The 96-acre site off of 167th Street near Interstate 35 is a joint training center between Olathe Police and the FBI.
Kansas City police searching for missing 17-year-old last seen more than a week ago
The Kansas City Police Department is asking for help to locate a missing teenager who hasn't been seen in over a week.
Platte City residents remain divided as city adds new limits to Flock cameras
Platte City has approved new standards governing how its Flock license plate reader cameras can be used and how long the data they collect can be kept, but residents remain divided over the tech.
Former Missouri police chief sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
Jones was the police chief in Louisiana, Missouri, until October 2022.
'I have a future': KC Wellness Court helps support participants by teaching them about business
The Kansas City Municipal Court merged the drug and mental health courts to create the Wellness Court. The court continues to innovate, creating pilot programs for those in the court system.
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