Kansas City Crime Scene: Creepers, Explosions & Rescue

In this post we share quite a few news stories regarding police action, ALLEGED misdeeds and hopefully one or two nicer stories . . .

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Neighbors concerned about chase policy as suspect causes tragedy . . .

Police: Motorcyclist killed in crash after fleeing KCPD officers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A motorcyclist died in a crash just after midnight Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers were called to the area of 39th and Chaumiere streets about a crash involving a motorcycle, according to KCPD.

Politicos consider new policies in the aftermath of Meth Town chaos . . .

Independence city leaders discuss shooting at SantaCaliGon Days Festival

INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -- Tuesday night, several Independence city leaders spoke about Sunday's shooting that injured four people at a carnival at the SantaCaliGon Days Festival. It was the first city council meeting in Independence since the shooting occurred.

Wyandotte County Prosecutor dismisses case against accused priest following mistrial

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A decision by the Wyandotte County Prosecutor's office may have dropped the legal fight for a Kansas City, Kansas, priest, but that doesn't mean his battle has ended. Wyandotte County prosecutors dismissed the case against Father Scott Kallal last week, according to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Grandview man indicted for allegedly detonating explosives in Overland Park

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- A Grandview man has been indicted for allegedly detonating explosives at an Overland Park business in an attempt to get into an ATM. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 43-year-old Josiah Lewis has been charged with arson, felony possession of an explosive, and transportation explosive materials.

Former Olathe teacher found guilty of stalking young girl

JOHNSON COUNTY, KS (KCTV) - On Wednesday, a 59-year-old man was found guilty of stalking one of his students while he was a teacher at an elementary school in Olathe. James Loganbill, from Lenexa, had been charged with first-degree reckless stalking and was arrested back on June 12, 2020.

Forwarding this one to mama TKC if only to keep things running smoothly around this basement . . .

Olathe man gets 30-year term for murder of emaciated mother

A suburban Kansas City man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in the death of his 75-year-old mother, who was emaciated and riddled with infected bed sores when she died at home in 2019.Raymond McManness, 54, was sentenced Wednesday to 374 months, the Kansas City Star reported.

An uplifting note after a recent rescue . . .

Update: KCPD locates family of boy found walking alone

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- UPDATE from the KCPD: "GOOD NEWS! Thank you Kansas City and the Northeast Community for your quick work, his parents were found and they were reunited together. Thanks for spreading the word so quickly in the neighborhood, especially." Previous coverage is below.

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