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10/01/2025

Missing Person

Jacqueline (72) and Francis (76) Jackson were last seen on 09/29/2025 at 74th Street and Ward Parkway. They are believed to be driving a black Ford Flex with a white roof bearing Missouri license VD6X9C. Francis and Jacqueline are married and both diagnosed with dementia. If located, contact the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (816) 234-5043 or call 911.

Missouri Western District 9/30/2025 Press Release"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal co...
10/01/2025

Missouri Western District
9/30/2025 Press Release

"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing eight fi****ms.

David Michael Gager, also known as David Kash, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 71 months in federal prison without parole for being a felon in possession of fi****ms.

On Mar. 7, 2025, Gager pleaded guilty to five counts of knowingly being a felon in possession of fi****ms between Apr. 19, 2024, and May 16, 2024. During this period, the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives utilized a confidential informant and an undercover agent to conduct four separate controlled purchases of fi****ms from Gager. During these transactions, Gager mentioned that he could get machineguns and methamphetamine for future transactions. During one transaction, Gager indicated that he acquires fi****ms in Kansas City and transports them to Chicago where he sells them for a profit. On May 9, 2024, Kansas City, Mo. Police Department officers executed a warrant for Gager’s arrest. The arrest occurred at a convenience store located on Prospect Avenue. Officers discovered a 9mm handgun that Gager had thrown in a trashcan near the front of the convenience store when he noticed officers approaching.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Trey Alford. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives and the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department."

Missouri Western District 9/30/2025 Press Release"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal c...
10/01/2025

Missouri Western District
9/30/2025 Press Release

"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to being in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Donnique H. Kelley, 36, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to participating in a conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

According to court documents, between the dates of Dec. 14, 2022 and March 23, 2023, Kelley and others sold methamphetamine and fentanyl to law enforcement officials on at least seven separate occasions.

On Sept. 12, 2023, following a car stop on East 63rd Street, Kansas City, Mo., a co-conspirator and source of supply of fentanyl and methamphetamine for the conspiracy was found in possession of 4.45 kilograms of methamphetamine, 2.02 kilograms of ma*****na, and $14,382.

Under federal statutes, Kelley is subject to a sentence of not less than 10 years and up to life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh. It was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the Jackson County Drug Task Force, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and the Overland Park, Kansas Police Department."

Update: 100% of Eastern Jackson County precincts reporting. -----Things aren’t looking too good for Frankie.
10/01/2025

Update: 100% of Eastern Jackson County precincts reporting.
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Things aren’t looking too good for Frankie.

Missouri Western District 9/30/2025 Press Release"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal ...
09/30/2025

Missouri Western District

9/30/2025 Press Release

"KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for her leadership role in two cases that resulted in more than $500,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans being issued under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and more than $3,000,000 in stolen Treasury checks.

Briauna Adams, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 11 years imprisonment based upon her guilty pleas to wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of government funds relating to a counterfeit check scheme and stolen United States Treasury checks. The defendant also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering relating to a scheme to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans, guaranteed by the SBA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

According to court documents, Adams rented a townhome in Raymore, Mo., using the name and personal identification information of another person. On July 27, 2024, Adams opened an individual investment account from the Raymore residence. On Aug. 15, 2024, Adams deposited a Treasury check worth $1,445,443.69 in her name to the investment account. Fraud investigators with the investment account company determined the $1,445,443.69 Treasury check was fraudulent and reversed the deposit before suffering a financial loss.

On Nov. 14, 2024, a search warrant was executed on Adam’s rental townhome in Raymore. Approximately 253 stolen Treasury checks were found in the residence. The total value of the checks was approximately $700,000.

Finally, Adams conspired with others to prepare and file fraudulent PPP loan applications on their behalf. Adams filed false PPP loan applications for numerous persons resulting in a loss of approximately $540,302, which she was ordered to pay back in a restitution judgment.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation and the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department."

09/30/2025

Kansas City Missouri police chase shooting suspect vehicle into Kansas City Kansas.

Don't forget folks, there is a special election tomorrow.
09/30/2025

Don't forget folks, there is a special election tomorrow.

Reported structure fire in the 3500 block of S Lynn St.
09/30/2025

Reported structure fire in the 3500 block of S Lynn St.

Felony Charges Filed in Weekend Shooting Prosecutors announced charges against a man in a weekend shooting. Nathan Rosco...
09/29/2025

Felony Charges Filed in Weekend Shooting

Prosecutors announced charges against a man in a weekend shooting. Nathan Roscoe faces 1st Degree Assault, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

According to court records, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Sept. 27 regarding shots fired and located the victim who was alert and conscious. The victim had an obvious wound on his head and was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound to the head.

Based on witness reports, the defendant was identified as the shooter and was still in the residence before complying with the deputies’ orders and being taken into custody.

The defendant is being held on a $50,000 / 10% bond.

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

Felony Charges Filed in Weekend Shooting One person has been charged with 1st degree assault, two counts of armed crimin...
09/29/2025

Felony Charges Filed in Weekend Shooting

One person has been charged with 1st degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in a shooting that occurred this weekend.

According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to a business in south Kansas City on Sept. 28 and located a victim who was shot in the chest. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

While on scene, Raytown police advised they located a shooting victim, later identified as the defendant, who was shot in the head and back and was transported to the hospital.

Based on multiple witness reports, the defendant left the business and tried to come back in. The victim, who was working security, told him that if he came back in, he would have to pay. The defendant started arguing with the victim. Another male went and retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and handed it to the defendant who fired a shot into the air and then pointed the firearm at the victim and everyone else inside the business.

The victim, in self-defense of himself and others, pulled his firearm and fired one round at the defendant. The victim realized he was shot and ran inside for help.

Surveillance footage captured the argument between the victim and the defendant and an unknown male taking a firearm from his waistband and handing it to someone. Shortly afterward, the crowd started ducking and the victim returned fire.

Unique A. Cushon is being held on a $75,000 / 10% bond.

Murder Charges Filed9/29/2025 Kansas City, Mo. The Jackson County Prosecutors Office today announced charges against a K...
09/29/2025

Murder Charges Filed

9/29/2025
Kansas City, Mo.

The Jackson County Prosecutors Office today announced charges against a Kansas City woman for allegedly striking a man to death and then setting the house on fire earlier this month in Kansas City’s northeast neighborhood.

According to court records, the Kansas City Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment building near Kensington Avenue and Independence Avenue on Sept. 19 on a reported fire. After extinguishing the fire, which was contained to only one portion of the building, firefighters located a deceased male with severe burns, apparent head trauma, and signs of decomposition.

Detectives responded to the scene and found mail and prescription medication belonging to the defendant at the location.

The Medical Examiner determined the victim’s cause of death as blunt force trauma of the head and the manner of death as homicide.

On Sept. 27, the defendant was interviewed. She said that on Sept. 14, she was with the victim at his apartment when an argument began. After the argument stopped and the victim went to sleep, the defendant told detectives she used a nearby hammer to strike the victim multiple times. She said she continued to live in the apartment until setting it on fire.

Dianna A. Brown faces 2nd Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, 2nd Degree Arson, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in a Felony Prosecution.

She is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.

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

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