Kansas City Crime Scene: Weed Cash Wasted & Local Suspects Seen

Right now we wanted to share a quick update on sketchy local policy, ALLEGED misdeeds and more crime news from across the metro.

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KC Council votes on marijuana sales tax to fight violent crimes

Kansas City Council voted yes on Thursday to a marijuana sales tax that could help fight violent crimes in the city.

BPU warns of new phone scam targeting its customers

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is warning of scams telling residents their utility bills are past due and service will be shut off.

Serial Leavenworth burglar convicted for crime spree, including using fake $100 bill to buy Little Caesars

A serial thief and burglar in Leavenworth was convicted of several crimes he committed, including using a fake $100 bill to buy chicken wings and pizza from a Little Caesars.

KC-area san accused of trying to drive away with stolen property worth $5,500

Clay County Sheriff's Deputies stop a man accused of trying to steal $5,500 worth of property from a Liberty-area business to sell for scrap.

Owner of Olathe pharmacy agrees to settlement of $250,000 for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act

Four B. Corporation, trading as Balls Food Stores, has agreed to a civil settlement of $250,000 with the federal government.

Kansas man sentenced for trying to intimidate witness from jail

Leavenworth, Kansas, man is sentenced to a year in prison for witness intimidation and domestic abuse-related crimes.

Pleasant Hill, Missouri police looking for armed suspect after shots fired into vehicle

Pleasant Hill police are looking for a man accused of firing his gun into a vehicle occupied by a family member.

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