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2 injured, shooter dead in Las Vegas federal building

Posted on January 04, 2010
The victims were a deputy U.S. marshal and a court security guard, the AP reports. No word yet on the shooter's motive. Hat Tip: Many thanks, Jane

Federal criminal courts saw big jump in filings

Posted on January 04, 2010
In his annual report, Chief Justice John Roberts says the federal criminal courts had an 8 percent jump in filings last year. Immigration prosecutions are a big reason. There were more marijuana cases, too, though drug cases overall were down.

KCPD has new Web site

Posted on January 04, 2010
It looks like they've got the same information and features as the old site -- and actually, KCPD puts a lot of good stuff online -- but it's much easier to find things on the redesigned site.

Ind. robber made two big mistakes

Posted on January 04, 2010
One, Indianapolis police say, he allegedly tried to rob a CVS using nothing more than a water-hose nozzle. Also, he kind of announced his plans: A police report said Abney approached an employee who was taking a smoking break outside...

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Malaysian morality police crack down on hookups

Posted on January 04, 2010
In Malaysia, the morality police had a crackdown on unmarried couples staying in hotel rooms on New Year's Eve. About 52 couples were arrested and, under Shariah law, face a maximum punishment of two years and a fine. These rules...

Who killed Antwan Clark?

Posted on January 04, 2010
KCPD has named the victim of a homicide that reportedly happened Sunday afternoon at 25th and Chestnut. Antwan Clark, a Kansas City resident, was 22 years old. The authorities say he was shot, then taken by private vehicle to the...

Belgian thieves win Darwin Award

Posted on January 04, 2010
For using (too much) dynamite to remove cash from an ATM machine. They used so much that it destroyed the building containing the ATM. More "winners" here. Hat Tip: Many thanks, Keith G in PV!

Give me the McNuggets, and nobody gets hurt

Posted on January 04, 2010
In Toledo, Ohio, a woman has pleaded not guilty to punching through a McDonald's drive-through window after she was told the restaurant was out of Chicken McNuggets.

Man uses baby as shield against Taser, Fla. police say

Posted on January 04, 2010
Wow, that's pretty bad. On the bright side, there's no way he could sink any lower ... Witnesses said he screamed at law enforcement to tase the baby. Never mind.

Local homicide victim was 17 years old

Posted on January 04, 2010
KCPD has identified the person who was found fatally shot in a car Saturday near 113th and Sycamore. Cortez Wilson was 17 years old, police say.

KCPD offers safety seminar for women

Posted on January 04, 2010
It's scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 9 at the Kansas City Regional Police Academy. The cost is $25 per person and is open to females 12 and older. For more information, visit KCPD's site.

More threats against federal judges, prosecutors

Posted on January 04, 2010
The number of threats doubled between 2003 and 2008, the Justice Department's inspector general reports. One of the big problems is that judges and prosecutors don't always report threats to the authorities so that investigators can take precautions. While there...

Boy, 9, slain while playing "Tony Hawk"

Posted on January 03, 2010
The New York Post has a heart-breaking report about a 9-year-old boy, Anthony Maldonado, who was fatally stabbed while playing a video game, just days after he got a prized PlayStation for Christmas. Hat Tip: Many thanks, cripjak

"America's Most Wanted" helps catch murder suspect

Posted on January 03, 2010
In Florida, police have arrested Paul Merhige, one of the nation's most-wanted men, who's accused of shooting four relatives during a Thanksgiving celebration. The authorities say "America's Most Wanted" deserves credit for helping catch Merhige. Someone at the motel recognized...

1 shot, killed in 1700 block of Central Ave.

Posted on January 03, 2010
From Glenn Rice: Kansas City, Kan., police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found late Saturday in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. Police received the call just after 10 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a Hispanic...

2 used dead woman's credit card, Merriam police say

Posted on January 03, 2010
Last week, JoCo authorities filed charges against Jeffrey A. Bendure, 41, and Lisa I. Smith, 39, because they allegedly used a credit card belonging to Angela Hook. Hook, a KCK woman, disappeared in early December and was found dead last...

Man fatally shot near 25th and Chestnut

Posted on January 03, 2010
From KCPD: Today (01/03/2010) at 1:40pm, KCMO police were called to a residence in the 2500 block of Chestnut in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival, officer's were informed that the victim was shot in the front yard and transported...

1 shot dead at 113th and Sycamore

Posted on January 02, 2010
From KCPD: Tonight (01/02/2010) at 8:26 pm, KCMO police were called to the intersection of 113th Street and Sycamore Terrace in regard to a one=car accident. Upon arrival, a black male (mid 20's) shooting victim was located in the driver's...

Montana to allow doctor-assisted suicide

Posted on January 02, 2010
The Montana Supreme Court made the ruling on Thursday, becoming the third U.S. state to do so. (The other two are Oregon and Washington.) The patients have to be terminally ill and mentally competent to get a prescription for life-ending...

Will 2010 be marijuana's big year?

Posted on January 01, 2010
From AP: Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small amounts of the herb.

Not remotely crime-related

Posted on January 01, 2010
Iowa woman uses vacuum cleaner to battle deer.

Open Thread ... New Year's Weekend

Posted on January 01, 2010
Welcome back to the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion. If you've seen an interesting story somewhere else, feel free to post a link below. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Things will be slow today and through the weekend....

Fund-raiser was actually for suspected killer, not victim, police say

Posted on January 01, 2010
In Vancouver, Wash., an 18-year-old is facing theft charges after she reportedly organized a car wash to raise money for the family of a man killed in a hit-and-run. Instead, the money went to the 18-year-old's boyfriend -- the guy...

KCK investigating morning homicide

Posted on January 01, 2010
From Karen Dillon: Kansas City, Kan., police are on the scene of the year?s second homicide. Police received a call about 7:55 a.m. about a shooting in an apartment at 2027 South Mill St. When they arrived, they found a...

KC's first homicide of the year

Posted on January 01, 2010
From KCPD: On January 1, 2010, at 1:15am, KCMO police were called to Joshua's night club, 5701 Longview Rd, in regard to a shooting. Upon arrival officer's located a shooting victim in the parking lot. She was transported to a...

Charges dropped against Blackwater guards

Posted on January 01, 2010
A federal judge has dropped all charges against five Blackwater security guards who were accused of fatally shooting 17 Iraqis during an incident in 2007. The Justice Department isn't happy -- neither is the Iraqi government. But the judge said...

Man committed robbery so he could avoid New Year's with wife, police say

Posted on January 01, 2010
He didn't even try to get away -- he literally waited for the Sicilian police to come and arrest him.

Victim named, suspects charged in KC homicide

Posted on January 01, 2010
Kansas City police have released the name of the city's first homicide victim of 2010, Latasha Prewitt, 25, of KCMO. Charges have been filed against two people, Keasha Ingram, B/F, 24-years-old, 1st degree Assault, Armed Criminal Action; and Jasmine Depriest,...

NBA players accused of drawing guns in locker room

Posted on January 01, 2010
From CNN: Two Washington Wizards basketball players drew guns on each other during a heated Christmas Eve gambling debt dispute, the New York Post reported Friday. Law enforcement authorities said they were investigating an incident but gave no details...

Update on KCK homicide

Posted on January 01, 2010
From KCKPD: On Friday, January 01, 2010 at about 0755 hours, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 2000 Block of South Mill Street. Upon arrival, officers located a black female dead inside the...

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