Many St. Joseph residents believe gun violence is inevitable regardless of location, that’s why many professionals in the firearms field believe proper training can prevent future incidents.
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Arrests reported May 7 to May 13 Dawn Marie Lemley, 21, 1208 Lincoln St., warrant for failure to appear in court. April Rae Gann, 53, 1320 Ridenbaugh, warrant for failure to appear in court. Dennis W. McCray, 62, 2411 Charles St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Barbara Kaylen Lamb, 44, 1519 Faraon St., warrant
Continue Reading Thefts reported from May 5 to May 12 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 899 E. Hyde Park Ave., items stolen at park/playground. 1110 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 5214 Savannah Rd., items stolen at field/woods. 501 Shady Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 2515 N. 7th St., items stolen at residence/home.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Truth-in-Sentencing laws require people to serve a certain percentage of their sentence behind bars. In the past few years, Missouri has seen several bills related to Truth-in-Sentencing, some aiming to strengthen these laws and others focusing on reducing incarceration periods. Despite stalled bills and mixed opinions on whether longer sentences
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â While Kia and Hyundai’s anti-theft software upgrades have helped deter car thieves, it’s still a challenge the St. Joseph Police Department is actively following. Certain Hyundai and Kia models were among the most stolen vehicles in 2021 and 2023, due to the absence of engine immobilizers, making them easy targets
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe’s
Continue Reading Thefts reported from April 25 to May 5 2807 Pembroke Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 810 S. 24th St., items stolen at bank/savings and loan. 4201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1201 Angelique St., items stolen at residence/home. 402 S. 5th St., burglary at
Continue Reading Arrests reported April 30 to May 6 Jessie E. Williams, 35, 2916 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Daniss Tamar Jenkins, 46, 2323 Jules St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kristen L. Smith, 36, 313 E. Market St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mary M. Bennett, 56, 2305 Castle
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett announced Wednesday evening that officers apprehended inmates smuggling illegal narcotics into the jail. The inmates attempted to bring the drugs into the jail by concealing them in their bodies. In a news release, Puett said the busts came as a result of “good solid
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department announced the identification and custody status of a suspect linked to multiple burglaries in the region. Joshua B. Littrell, 42, is currently being held at the Johnson County, Kansas, Adult Detention Center on a burglary warrant out of Mission, Kansas. Littrell has been identified
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–The St. Joseph Police Department continues to crack down on shoplifting at the North Shoppes, following an incident last weekend which put an officer at risk. A woman who was shopping at the North Shoppes was caught stealing from a store, and shortly after was approached by police to address her
Continue Reading Arrests reported April 23 to April 29 Straton Chance Johnson, 36, no address provided, warrants for failure to appear in court and other agency-felony Jailee Marie Rogers, 26, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Cayse Blu Thompson, 34, 811 S. 18th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Lee Burwell, 38, 117 Gideon
Continue Reading Thefts reported from April 10 to April 28 3218 S. 30th St., items stolen at residence/home. 802 S. 15th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 722 N., 10th St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 6806 Washington St., burglary at residence/home. 809 N. 22nd St., items stolen at department/discount store. 819 S. 19th St., burglary at residence/home.
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Kansas City, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pursuit, which originated from the Riverside Missouri Police Department, resulted in an officer-involved shooting, killing a suspect Thursday morning. Just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, a deputy with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office was part of an officer-involved shooting, which occurred on northbound Interstate 29 at
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A surge of scam texts posing as toll payment alerts is hitting Missouri phones, prompting warnings from state officials. According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 5,200 scam text complaints have been filed by Missourians in 2024 alone, a 26% spike compared to 2023. The messages claim the recipient has unpaid toll
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As part of Governor Mike Kehoe’s statewide anti-crime initiative, Operation Relentless Pursuit will focus on capturing dangerous fugitives through targeted policing tactics and joint efforts among law enforcement agencies. According to Executive Order 25-02, the strategies employed in this enforcement initiative will include: The designation of full-time Missouri State
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Calhoun and N. 23rd Streets in response to a residential shooting. Officials told News-Press NOW that one person was sent to Mosaic with moderate injuries to the pelvic area. Detective Jeff Pearl said the incident was contained to
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KMBC By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Kansas City firefighter-paramedic has died after being stabbed by a patient during a medical transport early Sunday morning, city officials announced. Firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, was critically injured around 1 a.m. while transporting a patient to Saint Luke’s
Continue Reading Thefts reported from April 2 to April 21 3018 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at services/gas station. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 6544 Grant St., items stolen at residence/home. 3120 Lafayette St., items stolen at residence/home. 2207 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at dealership new/used. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at department/discount
Continue Reading Arrests reported April 16 to April 22 Chantia Louise Bennett, 29, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Roger Lee Bryant, 64, 1218 Village Dr., city charge for trespass. David Lee Hendricks, 38, no address provided, city charge for stealing. Deanna M. Livick, 40, 1321 N. 15th, warrant for failure to appear in court. Brianne Nicole
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PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A California man was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a police officer after an in-flight disturbance, leading to an emergency landing at the Kansas City International Airport. A Platte County jury had earlier convicted Juan Remberto Rivas, Jr. of assaulting a law enforcement officer and attempting
Continue Reading Arrests reported April 9 to April 15 Amber Marie Jeffers, 46, 1821 Elwood St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Megan Elizabeth Mcdowell, 38, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Mae Matthews, 51, 406 Michigan Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Candace Marie Dredge, 32, 1702 4th Ave.,
Continue Reading Thefts reported from March 26 to April 14 619 S. 13th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 1714 Blackwell Rd., burglary at residence/home. 1516 Randolph St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 1334 Frederick Ave., items stolen at convivence store. 1605 Beattie St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2712 S. 24th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 2101 Seneca St.,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office has completed it’s investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol of an officer involved shooting on Thursday, March 27. According to a press release sent Wednesday, after a careful examination of all materials and evidence submitted, no criminal charges will be filed against
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A survivor shared her story at the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Breakfast on Friday, offering hope and strength to those affected by violence. Officials and community members gathered at Missouri Western State University for the annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast, hosted by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to support
Continue Reading Arrests reported April 2 to April 8 Jerrad Linn McCulley, 30, 2015 James St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Breana Marie Leek, 32, 1201 Sylvanie St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Alexandra R. Adams, 30, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Williams Scott Holmes, 46, 1009 Grand Ave., city charges for
Continue Reading Thefts reported from March 20 to April 7 2135 S. 10th St., burglary at residence/home. 1501 Francis St., items stolen at residence/home. 1004 5th Ave., items stolen at grocery/super market. S. 19th St./Commercial St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 4506 S. 169 Highway, items stolen at specialty store. 3702 Frederick Ave., items stolen at department/discount store. N.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a
Continue Reading Arrests reported March 26 to April 1 Aaron Todd Briggs, 46, 823 S. 11th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Aaron Douglas Clark, 41, 2844 Angelique St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jesse Clarence Morgan, 44, 1115 Lafayette St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Corey Steven Maher, 41, 3511 St.
Continue Reading Thefts reported from March 24 to March 31 2217 Oak St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 4201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 3515 Gene Field Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 137 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at department/discount store. S. 10th St./Garfield Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 1710 Pacific St., burglary at
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