Kansas City Crime Scene: Northland Homicide, Burglaries & Mugshots

More than a few things to consider tonight as we check local crime scene reporting, court cases, tragic testimony and worthwhile community outreach.

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Police respond to homicide scene in Northland

Police in Kansas City, Missouri, are responding to a homicide scene in the Northland Tuesday afternoon.


Kansas City man pleads guilty to murder in 2022 Independence shooting

A Kansas City man will spend 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting in an Independence apartment.


Man linked to 5 business burglaries in Jackson County arrested, charged

A man associated with a series of business burglaries in Kansas City over the weekend has been arrested and charged.


Police release name of pedestrian killed in Friday night traffic accident in Kansas City, Kansas

A 34-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle.


Raymore man sentenced to 25 years for deadly shooting at Blue Springs park

A Raymore man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after he was involved in a shooting that left two men dead at a Blue Springs park in April 2024


Federal authorities searching 12 cities, including KC, for additional sex trafficking victims

A man facing federal sex trafficking charges is believed to have connections to Kansas City on both sides of the state line. Investigators are looking for any victims who have not yet been identified.


Kansas Supreme Court to study AI in Kansas court system

The Kansas Supreme Court announced last week it will become the latest organization to explore best practices around integrating artificial intelligence into the state's court system.


Overland Park police looking for thief seen stealing packages from multiple porches

The suspect reportedly walked down the street looking for packages to take, then placed them in a bag before continuing on.


Kansas City woman warns of scam involving fake sheriff's department calls

A Kansas City woman shares her experience of being scammed by someone posing as a Johnson County Sheriff's Department officer, urging others to be cautious.


Platte County authorities identify two killed in multi-state crime spree last week

The Platte County Sheriff's Office has identified the victims in a violent crime spree that left two people dead, one seriously injured, and a child abducted.


Mother involved in Northland crime spree out of intensive care, extent of injuries unknown

Mercedes Ontiveros was a victim in Friday's double homicide, child abduction in Kansas City's Northland allegedly committed by her young daughter's father, who was shot and killed by law enforcement.


From Clerk To Cop, Officer Thrives Serving Community

After tearing her meniscus, Jhanelle Cole was looking for a change. The college basketball player had been juggling a full-time job with Amazon when she stumbled upon an opening as a records clerk at KCPD.

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