Juvenile in custody following standoff
Police are engaged in a standoff in the 800 block of N. 10th Street Wednesday afternoon.
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Police want to speak with person of interest in Sunday Walmart shooting
Police have a person of interest in connection to a shooting at the North Belt Walmart in St. Joseph Sunday morning.
Investigators with the St. Joseph Police Department have determined that the suspect and the victim, both juveniles, are known to each other and this is an isolated incident. A motive for the shooting has not been determined but a person of interest, who is a juvenile, has been identified and is wanted for questioning.
The investigation remains ongoing and police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to call 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers or relevant tip line at 816-238-8477.
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Officials investigating after dead puppies found in suitcase
The St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue is investigating the suitcase of dead puppies found last week at a local convenience store. Senior Animal Control Officer Steve Norman confirmed that three dead puppies were found in a suitcase behind Speedy’s convenience store, located at 2728 Messanie St. on Friday, Feb. 7. “We’re unsure how long
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Platte County Prosecutor charges man in family homicide case from Feb. 2
The Platte County Prosecuting Attorney released information related to the homicide case in the 4100 block of Northwest 65th Street on Sunday, Feb. 2. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd on Monday, Feb. 3: “A man has been charged with three counts of first degree
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Atchison standoff ends with suspect shot, hostage freed
Multiple shots were fired at an Atchison Police vehicle during a 9-hour armed standoff Friday evening that came to an end early Saturday.
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Law enforcement reminding drivers to remain hands free
It has been less than a month since Missouri’s Hands-Free Law went into effect and law enforcement are continuing to see distracted driving. The grace period is over for the Missouri law banning cellphone use while driving. The Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law went into effect in August 2024 and was enforced in January this year, meaning
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Police using Flock cameras to put the brakes on crime
The St. Joseph police department is the latest agency to utilize flock cameras around the city, in effort to combat crime.
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Charges filed in I-29 road rage incident
A Savannah, Missouri, man is charged with a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in connection with a road rage incident Wednesday morning on Interstate 29. At just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 15, the St. Joseph Police Department received a 911 call reporting a road rage incident on northbound I-29 near the
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Police Departments warn of ‘Brushing Scams’ ahead of holiday
Law enforcement agencies across the area are warning individuals about “Brushing Scams” this holiday. The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, according to officials with St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department. “And when you open the package, it’s quite possible you’ll be confused,” said SJPD
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Woman pleads guilty to walking off with stranger’s kids
A St. Joseph woman charged in an incident where she took two children from a stroller and walked away with them pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree harassment on Thursday.
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Items missing after break-in at union hall
Items missing from the St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77.
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Arrests for Jan. 3
Arrests reported Dec. 25 to Dec. 31 Cassandra M. Russell, 35, 207 W. Hyde Park Ave., city charge for assault. Greg Allen Mccoppin, 54, 1002 Francis St., city charge for indecent acts exhibitions and conduct. Tabatha Lynn Hatfield, 44, 503 S. 6th St., warrants for failure to appear in court, obstruction of police and stealing.
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Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140 S. 42nd St.,
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Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54, 219 W. Hyde
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Arrests reported Nov. 19 Tyler Laray Davis, 30, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeraldine Faye Standifer, 32, 5009 Red Barn Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Ancel Mignery, 38, 1501 N. 3rd, warrant for failure to appear in court. Courtney Lynn Reynolds, 46, 216 W. Hyde Park
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Arrests reported Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 Jessica L. Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kenneth Clefton Evans Jr., 36, 1401 N. 36th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kyle Arthur Norman, 24, 4509 Stonecrest Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer Lynn Soderlund, 37,
Continue Reading Thefts and Vandalism for Jan. 3
Thefts reported from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31 3700 Clark St., items stolen at park/playground. 822 S. Belt Highway, burglary at residence/home. 1805 Olive St., items stolen at residence/home. 615 S. 8th St., items stolen at other/unknown. 106 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at department/discount store. 1309 Sylvanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 6307 Carnegie
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Thefts reported from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22 5655 S. 4th St., items stolen at school-elementary/secondary. 1724 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 2318 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3109 N. 10th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2507 Meadow Trl., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market.
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Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific St., vehicle stolen
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Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 19 6549 Brown St., items stolen at residence/home. 409 N. 20th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 204 E. Cliff St., burglary at residence/home. 1616 Stockyards Expressway, items stolen at highway/road/alley. Vandalism reported from Nov. 18 1220 Prospect Ave., vandalism of property at highway/road/alley.
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Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 17 210 E. Kansas St., items stolen at other/unknown. 174 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at other/unknown. 1027 Ridenbaugh St., items stolen at residence/home. 4303 Commonwealth Ct., items stolen at restaurant. 2422 S. 17th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 724 N.
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Arrests for Dec. 27
By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140
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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 27
By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22 5655 S. 4th St., items stolen at school-elementary/secondary. 1724 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 2318 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3109 N. 10th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2507 Meadow Trl., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen
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Arrests for Dec. 20
By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54,
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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 20
By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific
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Arrests for Nov. 29
By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Nov. 19 Tyler Laray Davis, 30, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeraldine Faye Standifer, 32, 5009 Red Barn Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Ancel Mignery, 38, 1501 N. 3rd, warrant for failure to appear in court. Courtney Lynn Reynolds, 46, 216
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Thefts and Vandalism for Nov. 29
By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 19 6549 Brown St., items stolen at residence/home. 409 N. 20th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 204 E. Cliff St., burglary at residence/home. 1616 Stockyards Expressway, items stolen at highway/road/alley. Vandalism reported from Nov. 18 1220 Prospect Ave., vandalism of property at highway/road/alley.
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Thefts and Vandalism for Nov. 22
By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 17 210 E. Kansas St., items stolen at other/unknown. 174 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at other/unknown. 1027 Ridenbaugh St., items stolen at residence/home. 4303 Commonwealth Ct., items stolen at restaurant. 2422 S. 17th St., items stolen at
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Arrests for Nov. 22
By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 Jessica L. Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kenneth Clefton Evans Jr., 36, 1401 N. 36th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kyle Arthur Norman, 24, 4509 Stonecrest Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer
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