Independence Community Awareness

08/17/2025

Kansas City Kansas Police Investigating Double Homicide

08/16/2025

👮👮‍♀️Police Arrest Man Who Fired at Motorist.

Grain Valley police arrested a man this evening in the area Main Street & 40 Highway. The incident is believe to be related to a road rage incident that occurred shortly before 5 p.m.. The subject fled the scene but officers were able to locate them a short time later at a residence.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them at 816-842-6250.

08/15/2025

Here is an oldie facing south on 291 just north of 23rd street.

08/15/2025

Independence Police Chief Steps Down

Independence police chief Adam Dustman is stepping down as the chief of police in Independence. On May 23, 2025 Dustman took a leave to address personal issues. This comes a day prior to a vote of confidence scheduled to take place.

08/15/2025

Jackson County Missouri Prosecutor Announces Charges

Press Release
8/14/2025

"Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced several felony charges against three individuals for their roles in a series of shootings last month.

Alexis Vega-Martinez faces one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and one count of Armed Criminal Action.

Julian Chavarria faces one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, one count of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of First-Degree Property Damage.

Antonio Lopez-Hernandez faces one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, one count of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of First-Degree Property Damage. *

According to court records, Kansas City police responded to three separate shootings between the evening of July 12 and the early morning of July 13. Shots were fired into occupied residences, some with juveniles inside, damaging five homes and four unoccupied vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Surveillance footage caught a Hyundai Accent entering and leaving the area of each shooting. The defendants were identified through area surveillance footage in the Hyundai and from social media.

In total, 137 spent shell casings were recovered from the crime scenes and in the suspect vehicle, all consistent with the same weapons.

Chavarria is being held on a $150,000 cash bond. Vega-Martinez and Lopez Hernandez are being held without bond.

*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty."

08/15/2025

08/14/2025

Chase ends in crash in Kansas City

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

Did you take a packed lunch to school? What was on your lunch box?

08/13/2025