KCPD Roll Out New ATVs

In this latest installment of KANSAS CITY CRIME SCENE NEWS LINKS . . . We take a look at local police armed with more effective vehicles along with court case follow-up, more deets on local charges and, of course, community outreach. 

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Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department adds 4-wheelers to its patrolling arsenal

In recent efforts to increase their visibility out in the community, the Kansas City Police Department now has a new tool to patrol with - ATVs.

Kansas City man charged nearly 3 years after fatal Christmas shooting

A Kansas City man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting that took place on Christmas Day in 2021.

Man pleads no contest in Lenexa deadly shooting outside McDonald's

According to the Johnson County District Attorney's Office, Dmariea Valentino Avance pleaded no contest on Thursday to second-degree murder.

Woman who spurred Amber Alert back behind bars after more vehicles stolen

The woman who spurred an Amber Alert after a 1-year-old was taken during a Kansas City carjacking is back behind bars after two more vehicles were stolen.

Newly renovated Johnson County park hit with vandalism

This week, two spray-painted swastikas showed up on the playground equipment at Glendale Acres Park.

Lenexa man took 30 Ambien after fatally shooting wife, son: court documents

Todd Donovan was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of Sheila Donovan, 52, and their son, Tyler Donovan, 22.

Kansas City mother speaks on her car being stolen from hotel valet

It happened this past weekend at the Westin. For the last eight years, it's been a familiar place for this mother, but now, she's without a car.

'I shed tears daily': Kansas City mother of homicide victim continues the fight for answers

As families get ready to gather around the dinner table for the holidays, one Kansas City mother is reminded of the vacancy that now fills her home.

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