Kansas City Crime Scene: Crashes, Creepers & Airborne Captures

For insomniacs, news junkies and early birds we wanted to share and catch up with a bevy of local crime news in one quick collection.

In this post we notice police working to keep up with so many suspects on local streets amid the holidays . . . As always, there's street level danger confronting pedestrians . . . It's worth keeping up with court drama amid ongoing investigations . . . And we notice KCPD advocating for flight tech amid threats of 12th & Oak cutbacks.

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Kansas City hit-and-run leaves pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run at 82nd Terrace and Troost Avenue in Kansas City on Tuesday evening.

Tulsa man sentenced to life in prison for fatal beating outside Kansas City hotel

A Jackson County judge sentenced a Tulsa, Oklahoma, man to life in prison Tuesday for a May 2023 beating that killed a man outside a Kansas City hotel.

Overland Park student robbed at gunpoint on way to school

Overland Park Police are investigating after a middle school student was robbed while walking to school on Monday morning near 133rd and Nall.

Residents continue cries for help after double homicide in Citadel neighborhood

According to the department, there have been 49 calls of service to the apartment complex just this past year.

Judge overturns KCK's man conviction in case investigated by Roger Golubski

A judge has overturned a Black man's conviction in a 2009 double homicide that was investigated by a discredited white Kansas City, Kansas, police detective.

Wyandotte County judge vacates man's murder conviction after finding evidence was withheld

A Wyandotte County judge found that the 34-year-old's constitutional rights were violated during his initial trial.

Mexican national wanted for Kansas sexual assault found in Missouri

A Mexican national wanted out of Kansas for a November sexual assault was found in Missouri and extradited back over the border to face his alleged crimes.

First-time marijuana offender walks free after Kansas governor shortens sentence * Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA - A Kansas court said Deshaun Durham was supposed to serve more than seven years in prison for a first-time marijuana offense. Durham tried to sway the state's Prison Review Board to recommend clemency, and the board denied his application. But Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly overruled the board's decision Nov.

Missouri lawmakers look at strengthening gun laws in hopes of reducing violent crime

Business groups are worried that violent crime in Missouri cities is driving away potential economic growth.

Funeral home 'relieved' after charges filed in death of food truck operator

Dyamund Shields Jr., was killed on August 5 when two groups began shooting at one another near 70th and Prospect

Shawnee Police spread Christmas cheer with Secret Santa surprise

For 10 years, Shawnee police officers have become Santa's helpers during the holiday season. Since 2015, Shawnee's Secret Santa has contributed over $100,000 to individuals and families.

KCPD Helicopter Unit helps catch multiple suspects in one night

Police said in one night, nearly a dozen people were taken into custody with the help of their Helicopter Unit.

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