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Posted on April 25, 2008From the Lexington Herald-Leader: "Officer fires gun instead of Taser" The good news is that he WAS able to break up the fight.
UPDATE: Bank robber shoots pregnant teller in the abdomen
Posted on April 25, 2008The teller, who was pregnant with twins, has lost both of them, authorities say. Hat Tip: Many thanks, Tam
Man stole college student's wallet while he had a seizure, police say
Posted on April 25, 2008I thought we'd hit rock bottom earlier in the week with the guy who stole the sick veterans' TV, but this is worse. Hat Tip: Many thanks, You're A Mean Drunk R2D2!
KCK boy, age 13, charged with first-degree murder
Posted on April 25, 2008From the WyCo DA: The Wyandotte County District Attorney today charged (a 13-year-old KCK boy) with First Degree Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm in connection with the April 19, 2008, shooting death of Charles McElroy, which occurred in...
"The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery"
Posted on April 25, 2008St. Louis police are honoring a retired officer, 94-year-old Melburn Stein, for his part in ending the Southwest Bank robbery of 1953. (It involved a huge shootout and was eventually made into a film starring Steve McQueen.) When the head...
To clarify, Rush Limbaugh is NOT trying to start a riot
Posted on April 25, 2008Though he did say riots during the Democratic convention in Denver would be good for the Republicans. He also sang "I'm dreaming of riots in Denver" to the tune of "White Christmas" on his show yesterday, but that's just Rush...
Crime down in St. Louis
Posted on April 25, 2008Except for the, uh, killings. But other than that, everything's great!
Does this sound right to you?
Posted on April 25, 2008Shawn Bentler is responsible for one of the worst crimes in recent Iowa history: He murdered his parents and three younger sisters -- all so he could claim his parents' estate, valued at $2.8 million. Well, Bentler won't get to...
Sean Bell
Posted on April 25, 2008It's the biggest case right now in New York City. Three undercover policemen have been acquitted in the death of Sean Bell, 23, who was killed in 2006 during a last night on the town before his wedding. Here's the...
The aftermath
Posted on April 25, 2008A man was critically injured after he hit a tree in Leavenworth the other day. The Times has more info here. And so does Bob Cronkleton, who notes this was a Crown Vic. Click on the photo to get the...
KBI agent receives award for Scott Cheever case
Posted on April 25, 2008Bill Halvorsen, the KBI agent who led the investigation of Scott Cheever, received a Guardian of Justice Award earlier this week in KCK. Cheever was recently convicted of murdering Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels in 2005. More from the Emporia....
Yelena Guzman's killer gets life, no parole for 20 years
Posted on April 24, 2008From the WyCo DA: Daniel Perez, Hispanic Male, Overland Park, Kansas, DOB: 08-17-90, was sentenced this afternoon in Wyandotte County District Court to life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years, having previously been convicted by a...
Guilty plea in back-to-back Northland robberies
Posted on April 24, 2008From the Platte County prosecutors: A Kansas City man who robbed a gas station and restaurant on consecutive nights in Platte County pled guilty to his crimes on April 24. Andrew McGee, 20, admitted in Platte County Circuit Court that...
The Cow Who Wasn't There
Posted on April 24, 2008Florida police arrested four young men who said they'd gone cowtipping. Only there were no cows in the field where they were caught, police say. They're facing charges of loitering and prowling. Hat Tip: Many thanks, kmb!
KC man shot his ex-girlfriend's new love in the back, prosecutors say
Posted on April 24, 2008Elmer Smith, 19, is facing charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action after he allegedly tracked down the man dating Smith's reported ex-girlfriend, Jackson County prosecutors report. When the victim tried to run away, Smith shot him in the...
2 MO jailers lose their jobs over nude photos of prisoners
Posted on April 24, 2008One of the guys had taken naked photos of three lady prisoners, and the other knew but failed to report him, the Southeast Missourian reports. Story is from the Kennett area.
Grandpa confronts teen over cutting school ... so the 14-year-old shot him, police say
Posted on April 24, 2008Grandpa lived, and he is, yes, planning to testify for the prosecution. Story is from East St. Louis.
Things get even worse for stripper-turned-teacher's aide
Posted on April 24, 2008Abbiejane Swogger, a Pennsylvania teacher's aide, was already accused of letting teenagers party in her hotel room. Authorities have filed new charges: namely that she stripped for teenagers and had sex with two boys.
MO man tried to buy LCD television for $3.16, police say
Posted on April 24, 2008Story is from Kirksville, where a gentleman allegedly switched the price tags of a water bottle and a 26-inch LCD television. One of those retails for more than $500. The gentleman, who reportedly tried the scam at the local Wal-Mart,...
Woman pleads guilty in JoCo prostitution sting
Posted on April 24, 2008From Mark Morris: A Chinese woman charged last year in a Johnson County sex trafficking investigation pleaded guilty today in federal court. Hongmei Madole, 32, admitted that she enticed and coerced women to travel to her business in Olathe and...
Boy, 8, faces felony rap after allegedly punching teacher
Posted on April 24, 2008Loved this gem from Grandma, who blames the teacher: "If he was overpowering her that much, I feel like she shouldn't be in that line of work," said Dorothy. The suspect is also accused of punching other students and throwing...
Raytown PD searches for Valero stickup man
Posted on April 24, 2008From Crime Stoppers: On April 16th, at about 7:05 p.m. the Valero convenience store at 53rd and Raytown Road was robbed by a lone gunman. A black male, about 6' tall, thin build, about 22 years old, with a bandana...
"I knew he was crazy, but not that crazy"
Posted on April 24, 2008A Florida man is accused of fatally shooting a neighbor that he accused of stealing his PlayStation 3 from his mobile home. (The suspect was in jail during the time of the theft, the St. Pete Times reports.)
MO woman hits bear with her car
Posted on April 24, 2008I hate getting into fender-benders, but this would have been worth it for the story alone ...
UK cop loses job over firsthand investigation technique
Posted on April 24, 2008A London policeman had to quit his job after he was sent into a building to see if it was a brothel and, uh, ended up having sex with one of the employees. On the bright side, he was able...
The Landlords From Hell
Posted on April 24, 2008A San Francisco couple is accused of, well, terrorizing the tenants in the apartment building they own. Stuff like pouring ammonia on their clothes, leaving threatening notes, disassembling furniture and, my favorite, having their floor supports cut away...
Open Thread ... Thursday (Friday Eve)
Posted on April 24, 2008Welcome back to the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion. Today, we're celebrating one of our most sacred holidays: Friday Eve. Please sign your comments, and please avoid profanity, as well as racially and sexually abusive...
The world's most dangerous 95-year-old
Posted on April 24, 2008Great story from Oklahoma, where a 95-year-old woman in a wheelchair was able to fend off a home invader using nothing more a screwdriver. Police say a 46-year-old man allegedly broke a window on her door and tried to reach...
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Do parents have the right to NOT turn in a sexual offender?
No. The offender should be turned in regardless of any disability (1), or reason...
Can someone detained in a search w/ warrant, be charged with a crime related to the search if they were not arrested at the time of the search?
The police have fairly wide discretion on when they can make an arrest so long a...
I was a bookkeeper for a recreation center. The Center Director left and a new director took over. I went to work one day and some of my files were missing. I called our computer tech and her restored the files (I had ma
In order for a crime to be established you need to conclusively prove that the D...
If I was detained by citizens unlawfully, and then the police showed up...is everything they charged me with in-admissable?
Probably depends on the law of the state in which you live. Many states allow fo...
If I pay restitution, can I still be charged with a crime?
It sounds like the law in your area is treating it as a civil matter. That being...
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