Kansas City Crime Scene: Charges, Crashes, Mortar Round & Memorials

A quick look at crime reporting, court cases and ALLEGED misdeeds. Along with some nicer news near the end of the compilation.

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New details revealed about carjacking, shootouts with Kansas City police

Court documents detail allegations against a man accused of multiple carjackings and shooting at Kansas City police.

Blue Springs woman charged in deadly motorcycle crash

Jackson County prosecutors charged a Blue Springs woman in a deadly motorcycle crash at Todd George Parkway and Leinweber Road in Lee's Summit.

Kansas Appeals Court overturns conviction in Wyandotte County sex crimes case over error

A man convicted to consecutive "hard 40" sentences for sex crimes involving children had his conviction overturned earlier this month by the Court of Appeals in the State of Kansas.

Driver traveling 100 mph before deadly Merriam crash, court documents show

Merriam police say a driver traveled 100 mph when he rear-ended a car at Antioch Road and Shawnee Mission Parkway, killing one and injuring one.

Jesse Eckes' children file wrongful-death lawsuit against Jerron Lightfoot

The children of Jesse Eckes, the pedestrian who was killed in the Feb. 15, 2023, crash that also killed a KCPD officer and his K-9 partner, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Jerron Lightfoot.

Bonner Springs road reopens after report of explosive

The Kansas City, Kansas bomb squad helped Bonner Springs after someone reported an explosive device that turned out to be an inert mortar round.

Olathe police providing wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai car owners vulnerable to theft

Olathe, Kansas, is joining the growing list of cities providing anti-theft measures to owners of specific car models

Kids outnumber adults at KC domestic violence shelters. Can they break cycle of violence?

In 2022, 56% of Kansas City area domestic violence shelter residents were children - about 140 more kids than adults.

5 surgeries later, an Excelsior Springs police officer is back on duty after being shot

After nine months of recovery and plenty of doctor visits, officer Andrew Stott is returning to work

Memorial bench honoring fallen KCPD officer James Muhlbauer installed at Trail of Heroes

A memorial bench honoring fallen Kansas City, Missouri, police officer James Muhlbauer was installed at the Trail of Heroes.

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