Kansas City Crime Scene: Road Rage, Skimming & Mugshots

For late night denizens we share more than a few items worthy of consideration that should inspire locals to hold on to their wallets, drive carefully and avoid most interactions with strangers.

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'Don't engage': Officials say reacting to aggressive driving can make situations worse

Recent road rage incidents around Kansas City may have some drivers wondering what they can do to protect themselves.


Crash leaves 2 hospitalized after driver attempts to evade police

A passenger in a vehicle that attempted to evade a police stop was hospitalized Wednesday in Kansas City.


Two women said they were blindsided by news no charges will be filed against a former pastor

Two women who claimed Bobby Hawk, a former pastor and Blue Springs School Board president, are upset Hawk won't face criminal charges for what the women claim was inappropriate behavior by Hawk.


Second woman charged for brutal Independence laundromat attack

A second woman has been charged months after a brutal attack at an Independence laundromat left an employee with serious head injuries.


Kansas City police chase ends with car crashing into tree, injuring two

Kansas City police officers chased the driver of a maroon Dodge Avenger about half a mile after an attempted traffic stop Wednesday afternoon, before the Avenger swerved off the road and into a tree.


Pair on the run following fatal Iowa shooting found, arrested in Independence

A pair who had been on the run for more than a month following a robbery turned fatal shooting in Iowa was found and arrested in Independence.


KHP searching for driver who fled traffic stop near I-35, I-635 on foot

The Kansas Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who fled a traffic stop Wednesday morning near Interstate 35 and Interstate 635 in Johnson County.


Kansas City man sentenced for ramming federal agent's vehicle, possessing illegal ammunition

A man who rammed a federal agent's vehicle and illegally possessed ammunition was sentenced in federal court Wednesday.


Skimming scams on the rise: How to protect yourself from identity theft in seconds

It only takes a few seconds for you to become a victim of identity theft, and you might actually be helping criminals get your information.


Murder charges upgraded against former KC cop in fatal shooting outside Northland Walmart

First-degree murder charges against Taquiza Johnson, who allegedly shot and killed Ronald Barnett outside a Walmart Supercenter last Sunday, were filed late last year in Platte County court.


'Played a huge part': Kansas City officers help bust burglary ring targeting pro athletes

Kansas City's Career Criminal Unit worked in conjunction with departments and federal agencies on the investigation.


21-year-old making a difference as 911 call taker at Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department

Elizabeth Catts knew as a youngster she wanted to work in law enforcement. She prepares for the KCPD police academy as she works as a 911 call taker, helping save lives in Kansas City.

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