Evening Homicide

Evening Homicide

admin July 15, 2024

Release Date: 7-15-2024 Released By: Officer Haley VanBibber Raytown, MO – On Sunday, July 14th, at 6:20 P.M., Raytown Police were dispatched to the 8400 block of Greenwood Road for reports of of a female shot. Upon arrival, Officers located one adult female…

Early Morning Deck Fire Spreads to House

admin June 17, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On June 17, 2024, at 3:30 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2000 Block of SW British Drive. Neighbors on Pryor Road saw flames on the back of the…

House Fire in the 9200 Block of E 61st

admin June 10, 2024

By Tristen Lang, Raytown Fire Protection District Just after 10:15 this morning crews responded to the 9200 block of E 61st Street on a reported house fire. Upon arrival, command advised a light haze was coming from a two-story residence and working…

Downtown Days Incidents

admin June 9, 2024

By Sgt Chris Depue Lee’s Summit, MO — During the Downtown Days festival, the Lee’s Summit Police Department had a large contingent of officers present during all hours of the festival. On Saturday, 6/8/2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers were alerted to…

Two adults charged in child abuse case in Raytown, MO

admin June 4, 2024

For Immediate Release June 4, 2024 Two adults have been charged in connection with a juvenile who was found to have extensive injuries over his body, including bruises and burns and apparent malnutrition, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. James…

UPDATE Structure Fire,11 SW Industrial Drive

admin May 29, 2024

Assistant Chief Jim Eden, Lee’s Summit Fire Department 8:18 p.m. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire…

Commercial Structure Fire- Update

admin May 29, 2024

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire in the paint room. Upon the fire department’s arrival, heavy smoke was…

Commercial Structure Fire

admin May 29, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim Eden On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire in the paint room. Upon the…

Suspect In Custody, Victim Encourages Others To Fight Back

staff2 May 18, 2024

May 18, 2024 By Lee’s Summit Tribune Staff A man is being held by Jackson County without bond and is being charged by the with three felonies including two counts of sodomy or attempted sodomy and burglary against Lee’s Summit mother, Sarah…

Fire Contained to the Basement

admin May 17, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Friday, May 17, 2024, at 7:09 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of SE Claremont Street. The occupants reported smoke in the house…