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
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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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PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, a Colorado man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking. Deputies with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office initially attempted to stop a 2001 Toyota pickup for speeding. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was stopped at the I-29 rest area, south of
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Security upgrades may be on the way at the local law enforcement center.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the deceased suspect in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Brayden M. Robertson, an 18-year-old St. Joseph man was shot during an exchange of fire in an on-foot pursuit Thursday afternoon. Robertson was fatally wounded. During the exchange in gunfire, one officer sustained minor injuries and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – A St. Joseph man was charged in a federal indictment this week with aggravated identity theft and misuse of a social security number. Romero Perez-Bravo has been charged with using a stolen identity to obtain employment and state-issued identification cards since 2009. Perez-Bravo had been fraudulently living and working
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A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.
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The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
Continue Reading Thefts reported from March 13 to March 25 3002 S. 36th St. Pl., items stolen at residence/home. 5804 Corporate Dr., burglary at commercial/office building. 6210 King Hill Ave., items stolen at bar/nightclub. 2010 Edmond St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 603 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1126 Henry St., items stolen at residence/home. 3302
Continue Reading Arrests reported March 19 to March 25 Sean J. Evans, 33, 616 S. 22nd St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Amanda Chevelle Mix, 27, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Katie Revae Davis, 27, 1104 Northwood Dr., warrant for failure to appear in court. Justin Lane Bailey, 35, 833 S.
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 Jeffrey Dean Gross, 32, 16 Green St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Colton Phillip Watt, 18, 1214 Carol Dr., city charges for sell/give/procure cig/cigars/tobacco to minors, trespass and stealing. Jacqueline R. Munger, 50, 3515 Pacific St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Rayshonda Marie Jones,
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 Bobbie Jo Molt, 42, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Jacob Wesley Frye, 24, 890 S. 19th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jacob Allen Christopher, 29, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jewel J. Carney, 36, 1911 Messanie St., warrant
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 15 to Jan. 21 Felicia M. White, 32, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Angela Elizabeth Thomas, 20, 114 S. 12th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Justin Lee Hockaday, 38, 1922 Dewey Ave., warrants for failure to appear in court, trespass and stealing. Michael R.
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 Mason Richard Eugene Wilson, 23, 810 Parker St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mark L. Clevenger, 40, 4514 Badger Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Anthony Martez Hawkins, 22, 505 S. 20th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Christopher Allen Tracy, 26,
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 Jessica Lynn Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Colton Phillip Watt, 18, no address provided, city charges for obstruction by police and stealing. Jordan Mae Clark, 26, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Monterrius Lajuan Carter, 26, 5519
Continue Reading Arrests reported Feb. 5 to Feb. 11 Bette Jane Smith, 33, 1822 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Clifford E. Kelley, 66, 512 S. 15th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jayd Nichole Moore, 19, 522 N. 19th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Chad Allen Oliphant Sr.,
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