Crime Scene KC
This Kansas City Star blog is a place to receive comprehensive crime news information, crime prevention tips and crime analysis about the Kansas City area. It will present both local and national crime data to report crime trends affecting us all.
Author: James Hart is a writer at the Kansas City Star.
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Recent Posts from Crime Scene KC
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Wisconsin man repeatedly fakes heart attacks to skip out on bills, police say
His most recent performance was at an Applebee's, where he ran up a $22 bill before engaging in what experts call the "Sanford & Son gambit," authorities allege. (He also is accused of doing the…
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St. Louis uses automated system to "listen" for gunshots
Kevin Murphy has an interesting system called "ShotSpotter" that's just debuted in St. Louis. The city has a network of listening devices throughout the city, which lets police know whenever a shot is fired. No…
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Is this constitutional?
The FBI is considering a change to its policies: letting agents open preliminary investigations on U.S. citizens -- even ones who haven't done anything wrong -- because they match a terrorist profile. (Race and ethnicity…
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The Sodomy House
Not really crime-related, as far as I know, but it was too weird NOT to pass along, either. If you thought the housing market was tough before ...
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Open Thread ... Caturday
Still in a quasi-vacation state of mind. Will try to have some posts, but service will be light until Monday. Please sign your comments, and please avoid profanity, as well as racially and sexually abusive…
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Woman uses wheelchair to ram KC robber, police say
Not once, but several times. Happened today at a Family Dollar on Meyer Boulevard. The robber had to threaten to shoot the woman before she stopped ramming her. Bravo, lady!
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Court considers legality of man filming naked -- but unknowing -- girlfriend
A Wisconsin Court of Appeals is considering the issue of whether being nude with someone means it's lawful to be filmed without consent. | Sara Shepherd
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Missouri tightens reins on drunken boaters
Missouri has approved new drunken boating standards. The threshold for boating while intoxicated is now the same as driving while intoxicated. Gov. Blunt announced the new measures Thursday -- at Lake of the Ozarks. |…
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Are drugs an excuse for wanton murder?
Midtown Miscreant says no, and mulls the question 'Why is Nicholas Sheley still alive?' | Sara Shepherd Hat Tip: One of you e-mailed this to James -- nickname mm, perhaps? Thanks!
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Hooray for crime mapping!
Wondering what was with all those police sirens that woke you up last night? The Kansas City Police Department is now offering this nifty online tool to look up crimes in your neighborhood (or anyone…