Kansas City Crime Scene: Drugs, Guns, Police Fund Fight & COVID Fraud

Even on a soggy day . . . There's still a lot of crime reporting, alleged misdeeds, court cases & police action to consider.

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KC man sentenced for illegal drug trafficking, firearms after ATV crash

A Kansas City man who was injured in an ATV crash was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine.

Overland Park Police Board directors, attorney upset with ruling by Johnson County DA Steve Howe

The current Board of Directors of the Overland Park Police Officer's Foundation and their attorney are upset by JoCo District Attorney Steve Howe's decision not to charge former board members.

Missouri justice advocates will tour the state to call attention to civil rights abuses in prisons

At least 105 people have died behind bars in Missouri so far this year. Beginning next month, the Missouri Justice Coalition is going around the state - including a stop in Kansas City - to focus on prison conditions and outline the case for reform.

Des Moines man found guilty in 2021 killing of Prairie Village man

A Des Moines, Iowa, man has been found guilty in the 2021 death of a Prairie Village man at an apartment complex.

Missouri militia member indicted following last month's escape from Phelps County Jail

A Warsaw, Missouri man who escaped Phelps County Jail last month was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday.

Woman still recovering after car rams into Liberty home during police chase

Nichole McClellan and her family spent most the last two days together as they help her mother, Erin Harms, recover from a broken sternum, ribs and other injuries.

Six indicted by grand jury in $240K Covid-19 fraud conspiracy case in Kansas City

Among the six indicted are three Kansas City, Missouri residents.

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