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Missouri Highway Patrol moves into new headquarters 6r554n

Updated: 42 minutes ago

By Julia Scammahorn

For the first time since 1968, the Missouri Highway Patrol is working out of a new building, still in Lee’s Summit.

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Saturday afternoon police standoff near 16th and topping

UPDATE: Man in custody after police standoff near Van Brunt Park 5t401t

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Katie Byrd

A man is in custody after officers ended an hours-long standoff at a residence near East High School.

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Kansas City police ask public for information in fatal apartment shooting w5r6h

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Greg Dailey

Police said nobody remained at the hospital with the shooting victim, and there was no one to be found at the scene of the shooting.

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Kansas City gardener accused of luring child behind bush before sexual assault 1w1i3e

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A Kansas City professional gardener is behind bars after he allegedly lured a child into a bush and sexually assaulted her.

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Years-long investigation results in child sex crimes charges for Independence man 5z3i67

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

An Independence man has been arrested and charged in connection with a years-long investigation into the sexual assault of a child.

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Counterfeit bills spotted at local yard sales 3k684r

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

Those who plan to host yard sales over the weekend have been warned to keep an eye out for counterfeit currency.

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Kansas City leaders are ramping up their efforts to curb illegal ATV and dirt bike activity on...

Kansas City cracks down on illegal street vehicles with new ordinances 1e3c1j

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM CDT

By Ryan Hennessy

Kansas City leaders are ramping up their efforts to curb illegal ATV and dirt bike activity on city streets – and residents in the Crossroads District have already felt the impact.

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Clinton man charged after toddler found under the influence of meth 5p4u2u

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A Clinton man has been accused of child endangerment after a toddler in his care was found to be under the influence of methamphetamine.

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Man accused of shooting mother of his child with toddler still in her arms 6t535k

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A man who is accused of shooting the mother of his child with the toddler still in her arms and seriously injuring her brother could spend the rest of his life in prison.

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The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provided pictures of Idonnas J. Gavrilys (left) and Dante...

5 face charges after year-long investigation busts Kansas City burglary ring 303m4x

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt, Sarah Motter and Grace Smith (KCTV5)

Idonnas Gavrilys and Dante Draper are charged in connection with a burglary ring that's been under investigation for more than a year.

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Man on the run for Kansas rape for nearly 5 years found, arrested in Missouri y1d4v

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A man who had been wanted for a Kansas rape for nearly 5 years was taken into custody after he was found in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Olathe Police Department is cracking down on red light violations this summer in response to...

Olathe Police Department doubles down on red light runners k6c52

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM CDT

By Nydja Hood

The Olathe Police Department is cracking down on red light violations this summer in response to an alarming trend of traffic violations.

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Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca denied he ever put his hands on his soon-to-be ex-wife...

Abarca pleads not guilty to domestic battery charge 2g315a

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM CDT

By Ale Espinosa

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca denied he ever put his hands on his soon-to-be ex-wife during a Thursday court appearance.

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Independence man accused of rape after investigators given recording 642x5q

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

An Independence man has been accused of rape after a recording of the incident revealed the past sexual assault to investigators.

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KC man accused of chasing driver while firing shots in case of mistaken identity 6r566o

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A Kansas City man has been accused of chasing a box-truck driver while firing shots at him in a treacherous case of mistaken identity.

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Former Marine charged with possession of child pornography 4z736c

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A former Marine has been charged with the possession of more than a dozen files of child pornography.

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Arrest warrant issued for man accused of child abuse, shooting a firearm 5n2n3r

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Missouri man accused of abusing a child before an argument led to a shot being fired.

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Johnson County man sentenced to life in prison for boyfriend’s death 6e712l

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt

Joseph Wacaster agreed to plead guilty in the crime as part of a plea deal.

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I-35 police chase ends in multiple arrests 20266u

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM CDT

By Julia Scammahorn

Several people are now in custody after running from police following an aggravated assault.

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According to court documents in Johnson County, Izabel Reed of Roeland Park, Kansas, has been...

Roeland Park woman charged in death of pregnant woman 5b2z39

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz and Grace Smith (KCTV5)

A Roeland Park woman has been arrested on first-degree murder charges in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

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Tesla Attack, I-435 & Lackman Rd., Lenexa, Kan.

FBI: Public’s help requested in second metro Tesla firebombing 6j603f

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM CDT

By Morgan Riddell

According to the FBI, the Tesla attack took place around 1:00 a.m. on April 3 in Lenexa.

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Blue 'steady lights' on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police crusiers in all divisions to ensure...

Illuminated police cars to deter crime, improve safety, says Kansas City mayor 6bx72

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt

The resolution will call on police to turn blue cruise lights on patrol cars when they are driving marked cruisers.

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Escaped prisoner back in custody following week-long search in Kansas City 101jl

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

After a week-long search, an escaped inmate who had been considered armed and dangerous is now back in custody in Kansas City.

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Man hired by girlfriend’s closest friends accused of deceiving them out of $105K 424t51

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A man previously convicted of deceptive business practices has been charged after he allegedly stole around $105,000 from his girlfriend’s closest friends.

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MSHP assisting KD in weekend street crime busts 562315

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM CDT

By Ale Espinosa

The Missouri Highway Patrol is hitting the metro to help in street crime busts.

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Murder convict charged after attack with 5-iron leaves man in critical condition 67285c

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A man previously convicted of murder has been charged again after he allegedly left a man in critical condition following an attack with a 5-iron.

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Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca was booked into the Johnson County Detention Center on...

Jackson County legislator arrested on domestic battery charges in Kansas 5c2x5d

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz and Samantha Boring

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca was arrested and released on domestic battery charges in Johnson County, Kansas, on Wednesday.

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Arrest warrant issued for Kansas City man accused of child sexual abuse 2k2w5c

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Kansas City man accused of raping and sodomizing a 9-year-old girl.

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Human trafficking investigation continues as charges filed against 2 in Missouri 1s5q23

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

Charges have been filed against two women from New York who are believed to be part of a human trafficking ring promoting prostitution in Missouri.

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The stolen Acura has both suspects inside.

Lenexa Police Department searching for stolen car, 2 suspects 213r6l

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM CDT

By Jonah Kahn

A 2014 Acura was seen driving with the two suspects inside.

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Shawn L. Allen Jr. faces five felonies, including second-degree murder, for a shooting on...

Murder charges filed against man in relation to shooting in Santa Fe neighborhood 3g2a3w

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

Murder charges have been filed against a man in relation to a fatal shooting Sunday in the Santa Fe neighborhood.

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Man who fired shots into Lawrence mobile home arrested on suspicion of attempted murder 163f6a

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

A Lawrence man is in custody on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder after shots were fired at a mobile home Tuesday night.

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FILE: Lee's Summit (Mo.) Police Department

Lee’s Summit officer released from hospital following Sunday shooting 5hrw

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

A Lee’s Summit Police Department officer has been discharged from the hospital less than two days after being shot four times by a suspect in a domestic disturbance Sunday night.

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Police say 27-year-old Thomas Tolbert shot an officer in the chest Sunday morning while...

Crime Stoppers program commends community tips in tracking down suspect in Lee’s Summit police shooting 2s2s67

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM CDT

By Nydja Hood

According to Crime Stoppers, tips from the community helped bring the search to an end.

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Leavenworth woman awaits sentencing after using Facebook Messenger to harass, threaten man 1a2z3

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT

By KCTV5 Staff

A Leavenworth woman who used Facebook Messenger to harass a man has pleaded no contest to charges and will await sentencing next month.

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Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old from Kansas City, is charged with felonies after allegedly being...

Parkville teen in Tesla arson case appears in federal court 114s62

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM CDT

By Julia Scammahorn

The Parkville teen arrested for setting fire to two Teslas at the Kansas City dealership on State Line Road made his first court appearance Tuesday, June 3.

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Man pleads guilty to charges in Overland Park 24-year-old’s drug-related death 1a4n3t

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM CDT

By Zoë Shriner

A man will soon face sentencing for his role in an Overland Park woman’s death in late 2023.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol and now Kansas Highway Patrol are searching for 27-year-old...

Captured: Fugitive accused of shooting Lee’s Summit police officer arrested 1q3y4r

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM CDT

By KCTV5 Staff

Thomas E. Tolbert was found and arrested outside Hays, Kansas, after reportedly shooting a Lee’s Summit police officer in the chest.

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Thomas Eugene Tolbert is suspected of shooting an officer in Lee's Summit, Mo.

Police: Man charged in officer shooting was on way to Colorado, arrested at hotel after witness tip 35a3s

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM CDT

By Greg Dailey

Thomas Tolbert, 27, was arrested about 300 miles away from the shooting site, taken into custody in Ellis, Kansas.

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Report: Teen seriously injured after man on police chase slams into back of her car 4f6u3d

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM CDT

By Zoë Shriner

A teen driver has been hospitalized with serious injuries after she was reportedly hit by a man evading arrest.

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Arrest made after deputies nearly dragged, Amish buggy almost hit during chase 116g6s

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

Several charges have been filed against a Missouri man accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase after he nearly dragged one of them and almost hit an Amish buggy.

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Missouri DoorDash driver accused of stealing customer’s wallet during delivery 3b166z

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A Missouri DoorDash driver who had been using another woman’s has been charged with the theft of one of her customers’ wallets.

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Man accused of pulling knife on bystander who tried to stop brutal attack 325i4q

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

Charges have been filed against a man accused of pulling a knife on another who attempted to stop the brutal attack of an elderly individual.

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Kansas City man charged for alleged child sexual exploitation 32a5a

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM CDT

By KCTV5 Staff

A Kansas City man was charged in federal court on charges related to child sexual exploitation, federal prosecutors said Monday.

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A Kansas City, Kansas Police Department cruiser.

Shots fired by KCK police on domestic call, man hospitalized 18226b

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM CDT

By Julia Scammahorn and Gabe Swartz

A Kansas City, Kansas police officer fired their weapon, hitting a suspect in a domestic call dispute.

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7 people arrested during Overland Park retail crime reduction sting 5ko1c

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM CDT

By Zoë Shriner

Several arrests were made in a "stop the lift" operation meant to crack down on local shoplifting.

Crime

Missouri woman charged for brutal attack that left victim nearly unconscious 532o3a

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A Missouri woman is behind bars after she allegedly brutally attacked another woman and left her nearly unconscious over the weekend.

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Animal welfare organizations report fake Venmo s stealing donations 48v2k

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

Local animal welfare organizations took to social media over the weekend to warn community that well-intended donations may have been stolen by scammers.

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Man charged with felony after shooting several rounds out of pickup’s window 275172

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

A man who tried to shoot a raccoon from his pickup and later fired several more shots from the vehicle has been charged with a felony.

News

Negotiators talk man out of police standoff amid concerns children were present 4a1m3z

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM CDT

By Zoë Shriner

Officers were worried there were children inside the home with the suspect, so they backed off and brought in a negotiator.