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FL thief steals bag full of puppies

Posted on October 06, 2008
Cash value? About $2,500. Snip: "He took a brick from out back, smashed a window, climbed on a garbage can and made it past Brutus (guard dog)," store owner Tyler Thompson said. "He was determined and high."

Ride To Remember

Posted on October 06, 2008
Parents Of Murdered Children, a support group for those who've lost loved ones to homicide, raised more than $1,800 through their motorcycle ride on Saturday and drew almost 60 riders. BTW, if you or someone you know has gone through...

The Milkshake Murders

Posted on October 06, 2008
A Minnesota native has been convicted in Hong Kong of murdering her investment-banker husband by putting sedatives in his milkshake and then beating him to death. Snip from the AP: Kissel said her then 40-year-old husband, Robert, an investment banker...

Evel Knievel vs. the FBI

Posted on October 06, 2008
The AP reports that FBI investigators once looked at a series of alleged beatings doled out by the late daredevil, but never charged him with any crime. (He'd threatened to sue THEM for alleging that he was part of a...

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Four shooting victims, no clear idea of a crime scene

Posted on October 06, 2008
From Sara Shepherd: Four shooting victims showed up at a Kansas City hospital in less than 15 minutes Sunday night, sending police scrambling to find out who shot them and where. The first two victims were dropped off about 6:45...

1 man dead after shooting in Independence

Posted on October 05, 2008
From Judy Thomas: A family disagreement ended in gunfire in Independence early today, leaving a 40-year-old man dead and his girlfriend?s son in custody. Police Sgt. John Bullard said two women flagged down a Kansas City police sergeant around 1:30...

1 man dead after shooting in 1100 block of Cleveland

Posted on October 05, 2008
From KCPD: Sunday morning at approximately 2am, KCMO police were called to a shooting in the 1100 block of Cleveland Avenue. Upon arrival a shooting victim, 25yr old H/M, was located with no signs of life. He was pronounced dead...

1 dead after barbershop shooting in KCK

Posted on October 04, 2008
From Sara Shepherd: A gunman burst into a Kansas City, Kan., barber shop this afternoon and opened fire, killing one man and critically wounding another. The shooting was reported at 4:25 p.m. in the 1300 block of Washington Boulevard, police...

I'm not a police officer, but I do play one at work

Posted on October 04, 2008
Great story about a Florida barista who saw a bank robber running past her shop. Did she call police? Nope, she ran outside and yelled: "Freeze! Police! Freeze, or I'll shoot!" Which was enough for the bad guy to stop,...

UPDATE: Addie Polk won't be leaving after all

Posted on October 04, 2008
Polk is the 90-year-old Akron woman who was about to lose her home -- until she got a gun and shot herself in the chest. She lived, thankfully, and now Fannie Mae has forgiven her loan. The next question becomes...

Meanwhile, in Edwardsville

Posted on October 04, 2008
From the blotter: Officers witnessed to a driver falling out of his vehicle at 9th Street and Woodend Road. Upon contact, the driver was found to be intoxicated and arrested for driving under the influence. Hat Tip: Many thanks to...

Open Thread ... Caturday

Posted on October 04, 2008
Howdy, Internet friend, and welcome to the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion -- or if you've seen an interesting story somewhere else, a place to share links. Please sign your comments, and please avoid profanity,...

1 dead, 1 injured in the 2800 block of North 20th in KCK

Posted on October 04, 2008
KCK PD arrived at a residence there about 11:12 p.m. Friday. One man was dead of a gunshot wound at the scene, the other went to the hospital, and he was in stable condition at last report.

1 critical after late-night shooting in KCK

Posted on October 04, 2008
Happened about 11 last night in the 1900 block of North 2nd Street. The victim is a man in his early 20s, who went to the hospital in critical condition. Police ask anybody with information to call their Major Case...

KMBC on recent Westport shootings

Posted on October 04, 2008

SC trooper acquitted of deliberately hitting suspect with his cruiser

Posted on October 04, 2008
Despite jurors hearing this ... On Tuesday, jurors heard the recording from Garren's cruiser saying: Garren: "Hey, I nailed the ---- out of him. I nailed the ---- out of him when he hit that ---- field. He went flying...

PA man accused of instigating naked karate fight at trailer park

Posted on October 04, 2008
Snip: Police then interviewed Jones in his home and noted there were two empty bottles of vodka on the living room table, according to court documents. When asked if he left the home naked, police said, Jones admitted he did...

1 DUI arrest during OP saturation patrol

Posted on October 04, 2008
From OP Police: The Overland Park, Kansas Police Department conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on Friday, September 26, 2008. The DUI Saturation Patrol was conducted with the intent to reduce alcohol related auto accidents and discourage impaired driving...

Holy Cow -- they really convicted O.J. Simpson!

Posted on October 04, 2008
Like, on all counts! I need to sit down ...

Moron gets $2.6 million check by mistake -- immediately spends it

Posted on October 03, 2008
Story is from Minnesota, where the state accidentally sent a $2.6 million check to a woman who didn't deserve it. She called the authorities, learned it was NOT hers ... and then went ahead and spent the money anyway. (About...

Because that worked SO WELL last time ...

Posted on October 03, 2008
Remember Erin McLean? Her husband (now ex) shot and killed her teenage lover, leading to a rather sensational murder trial. Eric McLean was convicted, but on a much lighter charge. Well, now they're getting ready to have a custody hearing....

Are you sick of property crimes on your street?

Posted on October 03, 2008
Then the Westside CAN Center wants to invite you to a meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Plaza Library. From their email: For about a year a group of neighborhood leaders have been meeting to address the problem...

That's a pretty good alibi ...

Posted on October 03, 2008
New Orleans police are reopening a robbery investigation that was previously blamed on a man who has passed away. As it turns out, the man was already in jail when that robbery occurred.

Pennies from Heaven

Posted on October 03, 2008
Nice little story here about a Massachusetts church and how its donation box to help the homeless was burglarized. The bad guy got away with $50 in pennies, but the church says they've been deluged with help since the story...

Open Thread ... Sweet Merciful Friday

Posted on October 03, 2008
Whoo-hoo! We've made it through another work week! Celebrate inside the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion. Or if you've seen an interesting story somewhere else, feel free to post a link below. Please sign your...

Yet another former Royal becomes more famous by leaving KC

Posted on October 03, 2008
Ambiorix Burgos, now a pitcher for the Mets, is wanted in the Dominican Republic for allegedly hitting and killing two pedestrians, then fleeing the scene. Hat Tip: Many thanks to the one and only JOHN BOY!

JoCo rape suspect extradited from Mexico

Posted on October 03, 2008
From Joe Lambe: A man accused of sexually attacking two Leawood women four years ago and then fleeing to Mexico had his first court appearance today in Johnson County District Court. Daniel C. Ojeda, 26, was extradited from Mexico on...

Charges filed in shootout with KCPD

Posted on October 03, 2008
From Jackson County Prosecutor's Office: Jackson County Prosecutor Jim Kanatzar today announced that Frank C. Garner (06/28/90) and Ryan C. Christian (08/19/79) each have been charged with five counts of First Degree Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and five...

Robber holds up Lee's Summit bank

Posted on October 03, 2008
From Lee's Summit PD: At 2:30 this afternoon (10-03-08) police officers were dispatched to 1251 SW Oldham Parkway (1st Community Bank) on the report of a bank robbery which occurred minutes before. Employees reported a 40 to 50 year old...

"It was love"

Posted on October 03, 2008
That's how Julio Flores, a New York man, explained why he chopped up his girlfriend's body and then buried the pieces in concrete.

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