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One suspect taken into custody after Pleasant Hill pursuit

Written on July 13, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on One suspect taken into custody after Pleasant Hill pursuit

Damage to a sheriff’s office vehicle after deputies attempted to end a pursuit. (Courtesy of Cass County Sheriff’s Office) One suspect taken into custody after Pleasant Hill pursuit By Raymore Journal staff At about 1 p.m. on July 10, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots fired in the 26000 block of 159th street in rural Pleasant Hill. Deputies observed the suspect in a stolen vehicle near the scene and a pursuit ensued. The suspect’s vehicle continued through the streets of the Pleasant Hill area until a push bumper of a patrol vehicle was used to stop the...

Three people injured by gunfire in Peculiar

Written on July 13, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Three people injured by gunfire in Peculiar

Scene where three people were injured by gunfire in rural Peculiar. (Courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office) Three people injured by gunfire in Peculiar By Raymore Journal staff At approximately 1242 a.m. on July 10, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots fired in the 7600 block of East 233rd street in rural Peculiar. Deputies (with the assistance of the Peculiar Police Department, and Missouri State Highway Patrol) responded to the scene and located three victims that had been hit by gunfire. After the scene was secured, all three victims were transported...

Belton Police Department unveils ‘soft’ interview room

Written on June 30, 2022. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Belton Police Department unveils ‘soft’ interview room

Belton Police Department unveils ‘soft’ interview room By Raymore Journal staff In an effort to make victims and witnesses more comfortable, the Belton Police Department is launching what it calls its new “soft” interview room. Recently, the Belton Police Victim Advocate Unit unveiled its new “soft” interview room and announced the appointment of a dedicated sex crimes / domestic violence detective. The additions to the Belton Police Department is the work of Victim Advocate Crystal Beal. What is a soft interview room? You might be familiar with normal interview rooms typically seen in crime...

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25 new troopers to graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy

Written on June 24, 2022. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on 25 new troopers to graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy

25 new troopers to graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy By Raymore Journal staff Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 24, 2022. The ceremony will take place in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO, and the public is invited. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and be live-streamed via the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 113th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 18, 2022, to begin the...

Missouri State Highway Patrol commissions six commercial vehicle officers

Written on June 24, 2022. Posted in Local News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Missouri State Highway Patrol commissions six commercial vehicle officers

Missouri State Highway Patrol commissions six commercial vehicle officers By Raymore Journal staff Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces six commercial vehicle officers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy earlier this month. The ceremony took place at General Headquarters. The 13th Commercial Vehicle Officers Class reported to the Academy on January 3, 2022, to begin the 22-week training. Colonel Eric T. Olson addressed the class during the graduation ceremony. Captain Kevin C. Kelley, Q/CVE, also spoke to the graduates. The Honorable...

Captain Jim Wilson named Raymore’s next police chief

Written on May 20, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Captain Jim Wilson named Raymore’s next police chief

Captain Jim Wilson named Raymore’s next police chief By Raymore Journal staff Raymore Police Department’s Capt. Jim Wilson will replace Chief Jan Zimmerman as the city’s top cop after she retires in August. The city made the announcement on Wednesday, May 18, after a lengthy search. According to the city, Wilson has nearly three decades of service with the Raymore Police Department and currently serves as Operations Division Commander. His professional history within the department includes patrol, investigations and all facets of administrative duties. “I believe deeply in teamwork and customer...

Police pursuit in Raymore ends in Longview Lake

Written on May 14, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Police pursuit in Raymore ends in Longview Lake

20220512-sheriff-pursuit-lake-1 Police pursuit in Raymore ends in Longview Lake By Raymore Journal staff Around 12:30 Wednesday morning, May 4, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Raymore near Ward Road and County Line Road. The vehicle began speeding away at which time the deputy deployed his Grappler device and stopped the vehicle. The driver refused to exit the vehicle, struck the patrol car nearly hitting one deputy, and sped away at a high rate of speed. Deputies continued pursuing the vehicle that was partially disabled...

Belton Police Department hit by malware attack

Written on May 14, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Belton Police Department hit by malware attack

Belton Police Department hit by malware attack By Raymore Journal staff The Belton Police Department announced on May 6 that it had recently identified a network incident affecting some police department computer systems. “We determined that certain systems in our network have been encrypted by malware that prevents the police department from accessing files stored on them and other services used by employees,” said Belton Police Chief Scott Lyons. “We immediately isolated and disconnected those systems from the network as a precaution, notified the FBI and launched an investigation with the...

Deputies arrest Kansas woman after stolen car chase

Written on April 29, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Deputies arrest Kansas woman after stolen car chase

Makayla J. Kettler, 27, of Paola, Kan., was arrested after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. (Courtesy Photo) Deputies arrest Kansas woman after stolen car chase By Raymore Journal staff A police chase of a stolen vehicle that started in Kansas ended in Cass County. On Friday, April 22, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Makayla J. Kettler, 27, of Paola, Kan., following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle Kettler was driving. Cass County deputies were called to assist deputies with the Miami County, Kan., Sheriff’s Office pursuing a vehicle that crossed into Missouri near West...