Kansas City Crime Scene: Car Chase Aftermath, Gunfire Charges & Police Rebuilding

More than a few things to consider this morning as we round-up recent local mugshots, ALLEGED misdeeds and just a bit of community outreach . . .

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Suspect arrested after high-speed chase on busy Kansas City highways

A vehicle fled law enforcement in Kansas City at high speeds Friday evening. KMBC Newschopper 9 followed the pursuit along major highways:

Charges filed against driver who spurred high-speed chase around the metro

Charges have been filed against a Kansas City man who led law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase around the metro.

Independence man charged in JoCo for swindling nearly $100K from dependent adult

An Independence man is facing felony charges for illegally stealing almost $100,000 from a dependent adult in Johnson County.

First Blair's Law charges filed in Clay County standoff

Thompson filed charges for Felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, and a Blair's law violation, which was set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Arrest made months after brutal attack of Independence laundromat employee

One woman is behind bars months after she allegedly entered an Independence laundromat and attacked an employee behind the counter.

Grandview non-profit overcomes setback after truck vandalized

The volunteers of the non-profit Flourish: A Furniture Bank couldn't drive one of their trucks because the gas tank had a hole in it. They believe someone drilled the hole.

Trial delayed for man charged with deadly shooting at Chiefs Championship Rally

The trial for Terry Young was originally scheduled to begin March 10.

Do Kansas, Missouri residents have to answer questions from ICE? We asked an expert

After ICE raided a Mexican restaurant in MO, Kansas City immigration lawyers share tips and rights for interacting with immigration agents.

Charges filed after shots fired during Valentine's Day standoff in Kansas City

Charges have been filed against a man who spurred a standoff on Valentine's Day when he forced a woman out of her Kansas City apartment at gunpoint.

After her niece's murder, a Kansas City, Missouri, woman started an organization to teach lifesaving skills

After her niece was murdered in August 2022, Kisha Robinson decided to start an organization devoted to teaching lifesaving medical skills to prevent future deaths.

Charges show south KC store owner fatally shot during fight over stolen chips, drink

Kansas City police said the confrontation at the store in the 8000 block of Hickman Mills Drive in south KC occurred over chips and a drink.

'It's become untenable': Aging Independence PD headquarters rife with infrastructure issues

Independence voters will be asked to sign off on $123 million as part of a Public Safety GO Bond to construct a new justice center, including a new police headquarters, in April.

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