Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Schemes & More Top Cop Conversation

For late night readers we share more than a noteworthy items concerning suspected scams, court cases, ongoing investigations, ALLEGED misdeeds and, as always, community outreach.

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As Kansas City homicides decline, residents share what they want from the next police chief

Kansas City residents and civic leaders discuss priorities for the next police chief as homicides decline and community safety efforts continue.


Lee's Summit man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme that defrauded millions

A Lee's Summit man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded millions of dollars from victims.


Woman sues Kansas priest, dioceses alleging sexual misconduct and failure to supervise

In a separate case, the Rev. Ryan McCandless is charged with sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in north-central Kansas in 2025.


Olathe man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in downtown Lawrence

An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Victor Gabriel Moreno in downtown Lawrence, Kansas, over the weekend.


Man, woman in custody after stealing vehicle with 1-year-old inside in Independence

Police said the victim agreed to drive them to a park, where a male suspect who had also gotten a ride pulled the victim from the vehicle.


Death investigation continues after man's body found behind home in KCK

Dorlando Ware's body was discovered on Oct. 15 at about 8:30 a.m. behind a home on Washington Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.


Loved ones mourn woman slain in Kansas City shooting: 'Heartbreaking'

Kansas City police said an investigation into the fatal shooting was "very much ongoing" on Tuesday.


Domestic violence survivor Julissa Soto to speak at Kansas City awareness event

Julissa Soto will share her story of overcoming domestic violence at a public awareness event Thursday in Kansas City hosted by the Mattie Rhodes Center.

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