Kansas City Crime Scene: Scams, Violence & Statistical Spin Game

Sadly, tonight there's more than a few crime links to review as we notice a local truism . . .

IT'S NOW IMPOSSIBLE FOR KANSAS CITY LEADERS TO DENY VIOLENT CRIME TRENDING UPWARD IN 2025!!!

 This seems like a simple statement but it's not . . . Consider . . .

Over the course of Mayor Q's tenure we have RARELY heard any admission of missteps or much in the way of accountability when it comes to record breaking crime. The constant struggle to quell urban violence is mostly accompanied by a continual series of promises or statements that capitalize on statistical dips in violent crime in order to distract from the big picture. Two examples of this trend: KCPD's new crime fighting plan released at the outset of this year and then late December press conferences celebrating a statistical dip in 2024 homicide numbers. Neither one of these media blasts did anything to better inform the public . . . They merely functioned to present the illusion of local leaders taking responsibility.

And again . . . It's worth repeating that all of this precedes homicide numbers bouncing back in 2025 and once again coming very close to a record setting pace at the outset of Spring.

Accordingly . . .  

Check TKC crime-related news gathering on alleged misdeeds, court action and community outreach . . .

Suspect in KFD firefighter's murder makes first court appearance

A patient fatally stabbed KCFD firefighter and paramedic Graham Hoffman during what should have been a routine call.

Grandview man charged in connection with January murder in Kansas City, Missouri

A Grandview man faces charges in connection with a January murder in Kansas City, Missouri. He is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on no bond.

Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run on 210 Highway

A pedestrian who was struck on the shoulder of westbound 210 Highway died in a hit-and-run crash Monday.

Kansas City realtor hacked on Facebook, warns others after scam cost friends thousands

A Kansas City realtor lost his Facebook account to hackers, costing his friends thousands of dollars in a scam. He's now warning others about the dangers.

'Wreck cruising': How predatory tow companies are taking advantage of auto accidents

It's called "wreck cruising," and predatory tow companies could charge you thousands just to get your car back.

Man, woman arrested after child beaten out of jealousy for sexual coercion

A man and woman are behind bars after a child was beaten out of jealousy following months of sexual coercion.

Grandview man charged after toddler allegedly shot, killed himself with man's gun

Ronald Lewis, 23, who is charged with first-degree manslaughter, allegedly left his loaded weapon within reach of his toddler son while playing video games in his garage.

Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting that killed 2

A man who was involved in a fatal shooting that killed two people in northeast Kansas City in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison late last week.

Who killed Colette Greene? Ray County investigators determined to solve 2022 murder

The Ray County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the 2022 murder of Colette Noelle Greene (a.k.a. Nicole Joann Kasch).

College Internships Available for Fall 2025

The internships expose interns to law enforcement and professional staff careers. Pictured above are two interns from 2024 who recently graduated from the police academy and one who will graduate from the academy this summer. Two other interns from this group are now employed with KCPD in professional staff positions.

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