St. Joseph woman’s car set on fire in vandalism incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A St. Joseph resident is dealing with the aftermath of an act of car vandalism.Â
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Daniel Zeigler pleads guilty in death of K9 Horus
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former Savannah police officer pleaded guilty to animal abuse following the death of a police K9 last summer.
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Savannah man charged after fatal hit-and-run in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Savannah, Missouri, man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after fleeing from the scene of an accident that resulted in death.Â
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SJPD gives summer safety tips as the crime rate spikes up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer months are widely known for being the season of vacation, outdoor fun, sunshine and swimming pools, but they also bring a spike in crime rates. Â
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MSHP reports street takeovers and sideshows becoming more frequent in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported that both street takeovers and sideshows are becoming more frequent on Missouri roadways.
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Man allegedly threatened to shoot up William Jewell because the college ‘ruined his life’
LIBERTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man charged for allegedly threatening to shoot up William Jewell College’s campus said the college “ruined his life”.
Continue Reading St. Joseph man, former William Jewell student charged for threatening to shoot up the campus
LIBERTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man and former William Jewell College student is facing Terrorist Threat charges after threatening to shoot up the campus on Saturday, June 21.
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Missouri Supreme Court sets execution date for man convicted of murdering a MSHP Trooper
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man convicted of the first-degree murder of a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper in 2005 is set to be executed.
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SJPD investigating Saturday evening stabbing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon near Woods Mini Mart.
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Suspect in Columbia infant death apparently released from custody
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Fayette woman charged with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl is the subject of an active arrest warrant.
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Registered sex offender will serve life in prison for Platte County crimes
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Terry Lee Wilson, a registered sex offender, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for sexually abusing a young girl for over a decade.
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Arrests for June 13
Arrests reported June 4 to June 6 Aaron Sedek Wood, 54, 3609 Charles St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Christa Lynn Noland, 53, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Christopher Todd Randall, 49, 3741 S. 11th, warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua J. Wisneski, 46, 3741 11th St., warrant for failure
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Thefts and Vandalism for June 13
Thefts reported from June 1 to June 6 2300 Northeast Parkway, items stolen at other/unknown. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 820 W. Valley St., items stolen at residence/home. 210 N. 8th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2433 S. 11th St., items stolen at residence/home. 611 Angelique St., items stolen at air/bus/train terminal.
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Local man arrested in Platte County
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old St. Joseph man is in the Platte County jail after being arrested in connection with two burglaries in a Platte City, Missouri, neighborhood.
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Man charged in fatal Platte County shooting
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the January shooting death of a Platte City sports reporter.
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Artist speaks out after client scammed by fraudulent tattoo pageÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local tattoo shop is warning the public about fraudulent social media accounts after a client was scammed out of money for tattoo services.
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Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says
(CNN) — Grant Hardin, the one-time Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison where he was serving sentences for murder and rape, has been recaptured, according to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue Reading Thefts and Vandalism for June 6
Thefts reported from May 22 to June 3 1202 Mitchell Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 6305 S. 25th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2224 Tri Level Ln., vehicle theft at residence/home. 1225 Francis St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 6010 King Hill Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 724 N. 22nd St., items stolen at community
Continue Reading Arrests for June 6
Arrests reported May 28 to June 3 Kevin Lee Clark, 48, 705 S. 7th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Alex D. Osorio-Tirado, 29, 923 N. 12th St., city charge for intentionally damage personal/real prop of another. T’era Renee Pennell, 35, 805 S. 15th St., city charges for intentionally damage personal/real prop of another,
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St. Joseph mother charged in fatal DWI crash with child passenger
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Charges have been filed against a St. Joseph woman following a wrong-way crash that killed a St. Joseph man in Andrew County.
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Man accused of shooting Lee’s Summit police officer in custody
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation stated that, in conjunction with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the Hays Police Department, a Blue Alert has been canceled and Thomas E. Tolbert has been apprehended and booked in Ellis, Kansas, at 4:50 a.m.
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Former Pagan’s Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty to involvement in theft of firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty on Friday, May 30 for his involvement in the armed theft of a firearm from a member of a rival motorcycle club.
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Woman pleaded guilty, jailed for animal abuse
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Wathena, Kansas, woman will face about a year in county jail for animal abuse for causing a cat’s death.
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Arrest made in 19-year-old murder with help from local law enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri law enforcement played a key role in the recent arrest of a man accused of killing his wife nearly two decades ago in Georgia.
Continue Reading Arrests for May 30
Arrests reported May 21 to May 27 Omar Cisnero-Torres, 65, 1815 Dewey Ave., city charge for indecent acts exhibitions and conduct. Amy Elizabeth Edwards, 48, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Bradley Dean Dewey, 49, no address provided, city charges for obstruction of police, assault and trespass. Melvin Alexi Cruz-Pavon, 26, 914
Continue Reading Thefts and Vandalism for May 30
Thefts reported from May 18 to May 26 816 Green St., burglary at residence/home. 5401 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at restaurant. I-229 Highway/Atchison St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2901 Edmond St., items stolen at residence/home. 1523 Randolph St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2711 Frederick Ave., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3825 King Hill Ave., items stolen
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Rape charges upgraded on local man
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man accused of rape had his charges upgraded by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney.
Continue Reading SJPD investigating Saturday night shooting incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Dollar General, located at 3323 St. Joseph Ave.
Continue Reading Kansas City woman sentenced for COVID-19 scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in federal court today for filing a false claim as part of a scheme to fraudulently receive approximately $62,811.75 in COVID-19 relief funds from the government.
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SJPD makes quick arrest following Thursday night stabbing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department was able to capture and arrest a suspect who fled the scene of a stabbing on Thursday evening.
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