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Man stabs Independence woman in face in Belton

Written on April 29, 2022. Posted in Raymore News, Uncategorized. No Comments on Man stabs Independence woman in face in Belton

James W. Cook was arrested by Belton police on Monday, April 25, regarding a stabbing. (Courtesy Photo) Man stabs Independence woman in face in Belton By Raymore Journal staff The Belton Police Department has arrested a person of interest regarding a stabbing that occurred on Monday.At about 8 a.m. on Monday, April 25, Belton police received a call about a stabbing victim located at a convenience store near 163rd and Cornerstone Drive. When emergency personnel arrived, they located the victim inside a vehicle. The victim is a 46-year-old Independence, Mo., resident. The Belton Police Department...

Two suspects arrested near Peculiar after police pursuit

Written on March 16, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Two suspects arrested near Peculiar after police pursuit

Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death By Raymore Journal staff Two adults from Memphis, Tenn., were arrested on Sunday, March 13, after attempting to flee from Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Tairnika L. Collins, 33, of Memphis and James E. Wells, 30, also from Memphis, are facing charges stemming from a police chase. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the two suspects tried to drive off during what was thought to be a routine traffic stop. On Sunday afternoon, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Collins near Highway 7 and Walker Road for...

Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death

Written on March 1, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death

Kyle P. Calhoun, 33, of Garden City was arrested for involuntary manslaughter related to the death of Harrisonville women who died after a drug overdose. (Courtesy Photo) Cass County man arrested for drug overdose death By Raymore Journal staff Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Garden City man for involuntary manslaughter, assault and distribution of a controlled substance related to the death of a Harrisonville woman that took place on March 19, 2021, in Garden City, Mo. On March 19, 2021, deputies were called to a residence in the 100 block of Main St. in Garden City for an unresponsive...

Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation

Several questions remain unanswered regarding a fatal shooting that occurred on this quiet road in rural Peculiar. (Tyson Fisher / Raymore Journal) Fatal shooting in Peculiar under investigation By Tyson Fisher Local law enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Peculiar on Saturday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired at about 1:54 a.m. on Feb. 19. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred in the 23600 block of Hanging Tree Lane in rural Peculiar. Upon arrival, deputies found Brandon D. Jones, 33, of Peculiar with gunshot...

Peculiar Officers Honored By Board Of Aldermen

Written on February 22, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Peculiar Officers Honored By Board Of Aldermen

Chief-and-Kirkpatrick-web Chief-and-McMien-web Chief-and-Truelove-web raymore-police-dept-web-1 Peculiar Officers Honored By Board Of Aldermen By Raymore Journal staff Detective Truelove and Officer McMein were awarded the Meritorious Service Ribbon for their quick thinking and calm under pressure, resulting in saving a child’s life. Lieutenant Kirkpatrick was awarded the Distinguished Service medal for actions he took to save a suicidal party armed with a gun, at considerable risk to his own safety. We are very proud of you! Congratulations, and...

Cass County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy accepting applications

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Local News, Raymore News. No Comments on Cass County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy accepting applications

Cass County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy accepting applications By Raymore Journal staff The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2022 Spring Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. The program is an eight-week course that gives citizens an in-depth look and hands on training into the career of law enforcement at the sheriff’s office. Citizens are instructed by deputies on the subject of patrol, jail, communications, investigations, court, and community policing. The academy is an 8-week program, in which courses are held once per week on Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. until approximately...

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Cass County deputies, Belton Police arrest man after pursuit

Written on January 20, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Cass County deputies, Belton Police arrest man after pursuit

Man arrested, stolen vehicle recovered after pursuit in Belton By Raymore Journal staff Around 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 19, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested one person in a stolen 2019 Kia Forte near 163rd and Spring Valley Road in Belton following a short vehicle pursuit. Cass County deputies responded to the area of E. 155th Street north of Belton after receiving information that a Kansas City Police helicopter had followed a stolen vehicle to the area just north of Cass County. The suspect in the stolen vehicle had fled from KCPD officers earlier...

KC police investigating two overnight killings

Written on December 29, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on KC police investigating two overnight killings

KC police investigating two overnight killings By Raymore Journal staff Police in Kansas City, Missouri, are investigating two more killings, bringing the yearly total to 154. Police say a man was killed around 11 p.m. Wednesday in an altercation outside of an apartment building on East Linwood. The victim was “cut or otherwise injured,” according to a police spokesman. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Police were called to a shooting around 2:45 a.m. on Northeast Ridgeway Avenue. The male victim was taken to a hospital where he...

Man shot and killed while driving in Kansas City suburbs

Written on December 29, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Man shot and killed while driving in Kansas City suburbs

Man shot and killed while driving in Kansas City suburbs By Raymore Journal staff Authorities say a man was likely shot and killed while he was driving near the Kansas City suburb of Raytown on Saturday. Kansas City Police spokesman Sgt. Jake Becchina said gunshots were reported around 11:45 a.m. Saturday. The officers who responded to that report found a vehicle that appeared to have been damaged by bullets off the road. Inside the vehicle, police found a man who had been shot. Paramedics tried to help him but he died at the scene of the crash near 4900 Raytown Road. Investigators believe...