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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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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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.
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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 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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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 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, 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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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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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –While more than 100 shooting incidents have been reported in St. Joseph since the beginning of the year, fewer than half have been linked to violent crime, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
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PLATTE CO., Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Platte County jury has convicted a Fort Wayne, Indiana man of rape in the second degree for having sex with a 20-year-old woman while she was passed out. Christopher John Heath was found guilty on Thursday, May 22, after a four-day jury trial.
Continue Reading Thefts reported from May 12 to May 19 2525 Angelique St., items stolen at residence/home. 2143 St. Joseph Ave., items stolen at other/unknown. 1902 S. 24th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2106 S. Riverside Rd., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at specialty store. 1224 Frederick Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage.
Continue Reading Arrests reported May 14 to May 20 Darrell Alan Kellogg Jr., 43, 2922 Burnside St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Charles Levi Hayner, 45, 6010 King Hill Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Roger G. Owens II, 37, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Eric James Miljavac, 40,
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Pagan’s Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty Tuesday before a U.S. district judge for his part in an armed assault and attempted armed assault against rival motorcycle clubs.
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, for their involvement in a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs. Christopher W. McGowen, also known as “Mac”, 41, of Platte City, Mo. pleaded guilty on May 13,
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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.
Continue Reading 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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