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By James Hart
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Midtown Miscreant v. Wayne Cauthen
Posted on January 29, 2009Double-M thinks that proposed cuts to KCPD are only going to make an already-bad situation -- last year's high murder rate, combined with this year's crappy economy -- even worse. Snip: Because our city manager is lazy, he wants to...
UK security guard died with his boots on
Posted on January 29, 2009Plus a gas mask and a wet suit while apparently huffing chemicals. At work. Hat Tip: Many thanks, You're A Mean Drunk R2D2!
CIA chief in Algeria accused of drugging, raping local women
Posted on January 29, 2009Another big leap forward for U.S.-Muslim relations ...
Report: Cardinal is under investigation by L.A. grand jury
Posted on January 29, 2009That's according to the Los Angeles Times, which says that Cardinal Roger Mahony is under investigation for how he handled the priest-sex-abuse cases from a few years ago. Mahony's attorney, however, says the cardinal is NOT the target of the...
Dear Criminals: It ceases to be a "perfect murder" if you brag to the police
Posted on January 29, 2009Weird case from Minneapolis, where police believed Pam Sjogren, 51, had hanged herself in her garage -- the case was ruled a suicide. Only a few months pass, and her boyfriend calls police to say that he committed the perfect...
16 alleged gangstas indicted for crimes in Columbia, Jeff City
Posted on January 29, 2009Driveby shootings and gun trafficking, to be specific. They reportedly call themselves the "Cut Throats." The case is being handled by the U.S. attorney for western Missouri, which is based in Kansas City.
KSHB: Teens use Taser to attack boy walking home from school
Posted on January 29, 2009Story is from Overland Park. No money was taken -- apparently, they just really wanted to zap somebody.
45 people arrested during KC warrant sweep
Posted on January 29, 2009From KCPD: A total of 45 people were arrested on warrants today at the Blue Valley Townhomes near 23rd Street and Wheeling in Kansas City, Missouri. The arrests came as part of a multi-agency task force warrant sweep that attempted...
Ex-KCPD officer pleads to killing 2-year-old, gets 16 years
Posted on January 29, 2009From Glenn Rice: A former Kansas City police officer pleaded guilty today in Clay County Circuit Court to second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 2-year-old girl. Nicholas A. Minet, 31, of Kansas City, explained to investigators that...
PA Supremes say it's OK to execute some mentally deficient people
Posted on January 28, 2009As long as they're not ruled mentally retarded. Snip from Law.com: The justices in the 5-2 decision in Commonwealth v. Vandivner ruled that those seeking waiver of the death penalty must show records noting a defendant's mental illness began before...
A not-so-brilliant disguise
Posted on January 28, 2009San Jose police say they arrested a registered sex offender hanging out in a mall's ladies room while he wore a wig and fake breasts.
The end of the rope
Posted on January 28, 2009California police say a man killed his wife and five kids after the two adults lost their jobs. None of the kids were older than 10.
The New York Times writes about a bank robbery
Posted on January 28, 2009It's the "Prairie Home Companion" of bank-robbery articles ... Hat Tip: Many thanks, Keith G in PV!
Because he was tired of her
Posted on January 28, 2009A Tennessee man -- who says he's mentally retarded and might have other problems -- reportedly has confessed to murdering his girlfriend with a box cutter because he was tired of her, police say.
Open Thread ... Wednesday
Posted on January 28, 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,...
How to steal $175K from your ex-boyfriend
Posted on January 28, 2009Oh sure, it's evil, but elegant, too.
A toy that's fun for girls or boys ...
Posted on January 28, 2009I disliked the Caylee Anthony-inspired doll from yesterday, but I think I'm OK with the Casey Anthony voodoo dolls from today. Hat Tip: Many thanks, FanDanGo!
Where is Renee Pernice?
Posted on January 28, 2009From Glenn Rice: A woman who police have said is a person of interest in the disappearance of a Northland mother met with investigators today accompanied by her attorney. Renee Pernice, the mother of two, has not been seen since...
The bagman
Posted on January 28, 2009"Well, we've searched the entire room. We can't find ... hey, did that suitcase just move?"
Dear Criminals: Maybe you shouldn't try to sell drugs in police HQ
Posted on January 28, 2009This guy had a hard time moving product ...
Wichita teen says she was chained in her back yard for missing curfew, police report
Posted on January 28, 2009Teen is in protective custody. Dad hasn't been charged. Police want to make sure there wasn't more to the story.
It came from the UMKC police blotter ...
Posted on January 28, 2009From University News' police blotter: 5:29 p.m. Property Damage - A hole the size of a human head was reported in an Oak Street Residence Hall stairwell wall.
Teen lovers caught after her dad ends up murdered
Posted on January 28, 2009They're from Oklahoma City, which is where the slaying happened. He's 17, she's 15. He'd reportedly been living in her bedroom for two weeks without the parents finding out. The two of them were picked up in Fort Worth.
It was only a dream ...
Posted on January 28, 2009Weird case from Canada, where a 60-year-old has been acquitted of sexual assault. He was originally charged because the woman says she woke up half-naked in his lap. But it turns out that she was having a dream, approached him...
WDAF: Local man pleads not guilty to bigamy rap
Posted on January 28, 2009Story is from Independence. Wife No. 1 would like to give him a second chance, though. The Pitch's Plog suggests that his crucial flaw was getting married for the second time on the local Fox affiliate.
KS man witnessed racial attack, then lied to investigators
Posted on January 28, 2009The guy, Andrew Ralph, is from Concordia. The attack happened during a high-school-graduation party in Waterville back in 2007. He's getting two months, largely because he used alcohol and illegal drugs while out on bond. Snip: Endsley tied up the...
A modest proposal: Legalize drugs, end the drug war
Posted on January 28, 2009Another local blogger, Nick Sloan, has a very thoughtful post on the issue here.
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The police have fairly wide discretion on when they can make an arrest so long a...
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