Kansas City Crime Scene: Stolen Guns & Legislation

The forecast calls for higher temperatures and, typically, that means rising crime as well. 

Accordingly, we remain hopeful that Kansas City will be able to preserve slightly lower crime numbers this year.

However, we still want to keep up with police action, court reports and community outreach.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

More than 100 guns stolen in KC and sold on social media

Lamb photo from an arrested in Johnson Co. Kansas in 2021 KANSAS CITY

A judge says she's innocent, but Sandra Hemme's fate still mired in court battle

Another set-back in the case of a Missouri woman imprisoned for four decades. Last month, a Missouri judge ordered Sandra Hemme be released or retried within the next 30 days.

Blue Springs police say prosecutor's office urged department to investigate Bobby Hawk claims

The Blue Springs Police Department confirmed it was contacted by the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to look into potential crimes committed by Bobby Hawk.

Stabbing in Shawnee neighborhood leaves two people injured

First responders arrived to the scene of a reported armed disturbance late Sunday night.

Olathe business owner pleads guilty to money laundering tied to $4.7M meth, heroin trafficking - Kansas City Business Journal

According to federal prosecutors, an Olathe business owner admitted that she sent profits from the sale of heroin and methamphetamine in the Kansas City area to individuals in Mexico.

KCPD investigating double shooting in 5500 block of Euclid

Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating after a double shooting unfolded Sunday afternoon.

A baby died of severe abuse last week in Kansas City. Why hasn't someone been arrested?

Kansas City police have not made an arrest, or even named a suspect, in the death of 7-month-old Giovanni Carr. The infant died more than a week ago in what was classified as a suspicious death.

Missouri governor vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection surveillance systems

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has vetoed funding for a school safety initiative using gun-detection surveillance systems.

Families of fentanyl victims 'in support' of Jackson County prosecutor's murder charges

Families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses said they are happy to see the Jackson County prosecutor's office bringing charges of this magnitude against an alleged drug dealer.

Former Blue Valley trainer sentenced to 36 months of probation for child sex crimes

A former Blue Valley Southwest trainer was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

Groups working to help Kansas City domestic violence survivors relieved by SCOTUS ruling

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ruling that prevents abusers with restraining orders from possessing firearms was good news for Kansas City domestic violence shelters like Rose Brooks Center.

Homicide victim identified in Bannister/Raytown Road shooting

The young man found dead in a parking lot at Bannister and Raytown roads has been identified as 16-year-old Tytus Bridgeford.

Woman sentenced to prison for Johnson Co. shoplifting, deadly police chase

A woman is sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a shoplifting case that ended in a deadly police chase in Johnson County.

Man accused of strangling wife at Independence hospital pleads not guilty to murder charge

The man allegedly said he killed his wife because he could not take care of her any longer and could not pay the medical bills.

Local group sells inmates' art to raise money and awareness for families impacted by incarceration

One group sold incarcerated inmates' artwork Sunday as a part of ongoing efforts to support incarcerated inmates' families.

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