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UPDATE: Mom strangled 3-year-old, revived him, then killed him
Posted on May 26, 2009This is the case of Tiffany Toribio, who's accused of burying her son, Ty, under sand in an Albuquerque playground.
"Hit a cat, I'll hit your kid"
Posted on May 26, 2009A California woman riled her neighbors after she posted a sign that -- apparently -- says she'll run over children if another one of her cats gets killed. (She lost one pet to a speeding driver, and that inspired the...
1 critical after stabbing in south KC apartment complex
Posted on May 26, 2009From Meredith Rodriguez: A man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed multiple times outside a Kansas City apartment complex this evening. Police were called to the Hidden Valley apartments at 94th Street and Bales Drive around 5:45 p...
Charges filed in Domineak Bynum homicide
Posted on May 26, 2009From Brian Burnes: Charges were filed today in the death of Domineak L. Bynum, who was shot and killed last week in southeast Kansas City. Djuan D. Hatten, 21, of Lee?s Summit was charged with one count of first-degree murder...
MN teen with cancer gets to return to his parents, judge rules
Posted on May 26, 2009After the parents promised they would follow the chemotherapy regime.
KCPD identifies man killed in stabbing near 38th and Olive
Posted on May 26, 2009From KCPD: The victim is positively identified as 51-year-old Anthony L. Mosley of KCMO. Detectives are following up on leads and ask anyone with information to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
O.J. Simpson appeals his kidnapping, armed robbery convictions
Posted on May 26, 2009"On grounds that include judicial misconduct, insufficient evidence, a lack of racial diversity on the jury and errors in sentencing and jury instructions," The AP reports. Taken together, there was no way that Simpson could get a fair trial, his...
Teen with cancer, mom return to Minnesota
Posted on May 25, 2009Daniel Hauser was being examined by a doctor in the Twin Cities, at last report. And it doesn't sound like his mother will face criminal charges. A county warrant has been lifted, and the FBI is expected to do the...
Woman's body found in pond on KCKCC's campus
Posted on May 25, 2009The body was found early Sunday morning. No word yet on cause of death, though KCK police are investigating
Somebody opens fire with AK-47 -- nobody's talking
Posted on May 25, 2009Three people were hurt -- not badly -- when someone opened fire with what police are pretty sure was an AK-47. Happened Sunday night near 80th and Highland. The victims aren't telling police anything and refused help from paramedics.
Another robbery at the 7-Eleven on Wornall and 89th?
Posted on May 25, 2009I've lost count at this point. The good news is that police arrested a suspect, thanks to information provided by the clerk. Dawn has more details here. Hat Tip: Many thanks, JUNGLE JIM!
Open Thread ... Memorial Day
Posted on May 25, 2009Welcome 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: Posting will be light to nonexistent because of Memorial...
Alaskan retiree, 70, being prosecuted for feeding bears
Posted on May 24, 2009They say he's been doing this for years, but so far, has not yet been eaten. Hat Tip: Many thanks, Mikeybackwards!
Prosecutors: Drew Peterson tried to put $25K hit on his third wife
Posted on May 24, 2009Peterson, who's facing a murder charge in the death of third wife Kathleen Savio, maintains his innocence. He has not been charged in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy.
KC sergeant accused of DUI
Posted on May 24, 2009From Glenn Rice: Platte County authorities have charged a Kansas City police sergeant with driving while intoxicated. Sgt. Jay P. Pruetting, 46, remains on the job while the criminal case is pending. Capt. Rich Lockhart, a police spokesman, declined to...
Chinese man threatens to jump off bridge -- annoyed bystander pushes him
Posted on May 24, 2009Even more amazing, the not-quite-jumper lived. Hat Tip: Many thanks, M@!
Death sentence for man who murdered MO trooper
Posted on May 23, 2009From The AP: A southeast Missouri man convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year for killing the state trooper who was investigating him in a fatal hit-and-run accident was sentenced to death Friday. Lance Shockley, 32, of Van Buren, was...
UPDATE: WI mom prayed, but didn't get medical help for dying daughter
Posted on May 23, 2009Leilani Neumann was found guilty of second-degree reckless homicide. Her sentencing date hasn't been scheduled yet. Her husband is expected to face trial later this summer.
Craigslist gets the immunity idol
Posted on May 23, 2009Meaning, they've got a judge to block the South Carolina attorney general from filing criminal charges against the site. The state's AG has accused Craigslist of abetting prostitution.
AZ driver crashes into trash can, urinates himself, throws bloody bandage at cop, officers say
Posted on May 23, 2009The charge was not just DUI, but EXTREME DUI. (I thought you had to drink a Mountain Dew or something to qualify for that particular crime. I was, sadly, misinformed.)Hat Tip: Many thanks, eephus!
MO teacher accused of sex with teenage boy
Posted on May 23, 2009Story is from the Springfield area. Hat Tip: Many thanks, Chuck!
Open Thread ... Weekend Edition
Posted on May 23, 2009Welcome 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. As always, please follow our standard rules: Please sign your comments,...
Robber pistol-whips gas station employee, KC police say
Posted on May 23, 2009From Mark Morris: An armed robber pistol-whipped a Kansas City gas station employee early today, police said. The employee heard a noise at the back door of the station in the 600 block of East Linwood Boulevard just after 3:30...
I fail to see how that is in poor taste
Posted on May 22, 2009Mary Kay Tourneau and her victim/husband host a "Hot For Teacher" night at a Seattle bar.
Teen celebrates summer by burning his textboo -- OH NO, THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!
Posted on May 22, 2009Story is from Arizona. Hat Tip: Many thanks, eephus!
Teen beat his mom with a baseball bat because she wouldn't share her fries, MD police say
Posted on May 22, 2009For an encore, he allegedly slashed her tires, too, police allege.
Not so fast, Serpico
Posted on May 22, 2009In Connecticut, a middle school's assistant principal is accused of forcing a student to buy drugs from another student, who was suspected of dealing. (In exchange, the "informant" wouldn't have to do detention.) Authorities say it was part of a...
VA man, 66, accused of sexual relations with family dog
Posted on May 22, 2009It all started with heavy petting. Hat Tip: Saw this via Fark!
Handicapable of kicking your behind
Posted on May 22, 2009A man in a wheelchair was able to fight off an attacker and bust the guy's lip, to boot.
"I don't want kids to think it's fun to have people on fire"
Posted on May 22, 2009Ooh, missed this year's Darwin Awards by just a little bit.
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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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