Raytown man faces felony charges after he places explosive device near law enforcement officer

Raytown man faces felony charges after he places explosive device near law enforcement officer

admin January 6, 2024

For Immediate ReleaseJan. 6, 2024 A Raytown man who approached a police officer, spoke to him and then placed an explosive device nearby was charged today in an assault on the officer, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. John J.…

Christmas Eve Morning Homicide

admin December 26, 2023

By: Communication Technician Mallory Harrison Raytown, MO: On December 24th, at 08:35 AM, Raytown Police were dispatched to the 9800 block of 77th Terrace for a report of a body lying in a driveway. Officers arrived, locating a deceased adult male with an…

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

admin December 22, 2023

Sgt. Chris Depue,Public Information Officer ******UPDATED 12/23/2023 @ 1:25 p.m.****** The deceased has been identified as 44 year old Daniel Dimas of Greenwood, MO. The investigation into the accident is on-going. Lee’s Summit, MO — On Friday, December 22, 2023 at approximately…

Welding on Fuel Tank Causes Explosion and Fire

admin December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 4:20 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 13000 Block East 99 Street near S. Noland Road. Several callers…

Electrical Fire Involving a Space Heater Damages Home

admin November 22, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 3:49 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 Block of SW Jefferson. The occupants called 911 after waking up to a…

Dog Attack Victim Identified

admin November 20, 2023

Released by: Captain Dyon Harper Release Date: 11-20-2023 Dog Attack Victim Identified Raytown, MO – The Raytown Police have identified the teen who was killed from an apparent dog attack on Tuesday, November 14th as Makai Williams, a 15-year-old Raytown resident. On the afternoon…

Afternoon Shooting In Raytown

admin November 11, 2023

Raytown, MO – On November 11th, at 1:37 PM, Raytown Police were dispatched to the Hair Salon at 7600 Raytown Road for multiple reports of shots fired inside the business. Officers arrived locating one adult male with apparent gun shot wounds and…

Braymer Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Meth Trafficking

admin November 9, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Braymer, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine. Jason M. Potter, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark…

Heat Gun Ignites House

admin November 1, 2023

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 2:17 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 Block of NE 1st Street. A painter working on the home reported that…

Statement from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on today’s appeals court ruling

admin October 17, 2023

October 15, 2023 Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s statement on today’s appeals court ruling: The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office appreciates the deliberation and judgment of the Missouri Court of Appeals in upholding today the Trial Court’s guilty verdict. This case was…