Police search for 18-year-old believed to be behind nearly fatal attempted armed robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are searching for an 18-year-old believed to be behind an attempted armed robbery in Kansas City that almost took the life of his victim. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Courts filed on Friday, Aug. 29, indicate that Xavier A. Rimson, 18, has been charged in connection with the crime.
Woman charged after toddler rescued from hot car in KCK parking lot
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A woman is charged after she is accused of leaving a toddler inside a hot car last month. Yeraldin Barcenas-Bolivar, 34, faces one count of aggravated endangering a child under the age of 18. Barcenas-Bolivar is scheduled to be in court again in October. Wyandotte...
Juvenile pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Shaun Brady shooting death
A juvenile pleaded guilty Wednesday in Jackson County Family Court to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Shaun Brady, a well-known Irish chef and restaurant owner.
District attorney clears Shawnee officer in exchange of gunfire with armed teen
The Johnson County district attorney has found that a Shawnee police officer was justified to use deadly force in exchanging gunfire with a 19-year-old the officer was trying to take into custody earlier this year. The officer “lawfully used deadly force to defend himself and others against an imminent and actual...
Prosecutors: Shots fired at officers during 97 mph police chase through Jackson County
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are charged in connection with a dangerous high-speed chase that included one of the suspects shooting at police officers. Jackson County prosecutors charged Savannah Landers with the following crimes that stemmed from a high-speed chase last week. Aggravated fleeing a stop or...
After ding-dong ditch prank turns deadly in Texas, local law enforcement and parenting experts...
OVERLAND PARK, Mo. (KCTV) - A prank children have been playing on unsuspecting neighbors can now have deadly consequences. This comes after a Texas man allegedly shot and killed a child playing a prank with his friends. 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon junior made his first court appearance on Tuesday. Officials in...
Hundreds protest redistricting outside Plaza as legislators called back to Jefferson City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just days before Missouri leaders plan to meet in Jefferson City for a special session, over a thousand Kansas Citians gathered to protest. The peaceful protest centered around pushing back against redistricting, but took on a whole new meaning when many chose to forego their Labor Day plans...
Final salute: KCK community remembers Officer Simoncic, killed in line of duty
Hundreds are expected to gather Wednesday morning at Children’s Mercy Park to honor fallen Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic , who was struck and killed by a man driving a stolen truck during a police chase. The memorial service for the 26-year-old Simoncic is set for 10 a.m., but parking lots and...
Strawberry Hill Neighborhood shows support for fallen KCK officer
The Strawberry Hill community is wrapping its neighborhood in blue ribbons to honor fallen Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic.
Investigators identify man fatally shot after pointing gun at Independence officers
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigators release the man of the man shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun at officers over the weekend. Gary K. Cusick, 68, of Independence died Sunday morning. Investigators said the shooting happened after Independence police responded to a call at an apartment...
