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Law enforcement investigates double homicide, child abduction in Riverside, Missouri

The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Riverside, Missouri, Police Department, are investigating a double homicide and child abduction from late Thursday evening.  According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Jeffrey Shanks at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28: The first murder was around 11:15

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Police want to speak with person of interest in Sunday Walmart shooting

Police have a person of interest in connection to a shooting at the North Belt Walmart in St. Joseph Sunday morning.

Investigators with the St. Joseph Police Department have determined that the suspect and the victim, both juveniles, are known to each other and this is an isolated incident. A motive for the shooting has not been determined but a person of interest, who is a juvenile, has been identified and is wanted for questioning.

The investigation remains ongoing and police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to call 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers or relevant tip line at 816-238-8477.

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Police Departments warn of ‘Brushing Scams’ ahead of holiday

Law enforcement agencies across the area are warning individuals about “Brushing Scams” this holiday. The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, according to officials with St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department. “And when you open the package, it’s quite possible you’ll be confused,” said SJPD

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Arrests for Jan. 3

Arrests reported Dec. 25 to Dec. 31 Cassandra M. Russell, 35, 207 W. Hyde Park Ave., city charge for assault. Greg Allen Mccoppin, 54, 1002 Francis St., city charge for indecent acts exhibitions and conduct. Tabatha Lynn Hatfield, 44, 503 S. 6th St., warrants for failure to appear in court, obstruction of police and stealing.

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Arrests for Dec. 27

Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140 S. 42nd St.,

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Arrests for Dec. 20

Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54, 219 W. Hyde

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Arrests for Nov. 29

Arrests reported Nov. 19 Tyler Laray Davis, 30, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeraldine Faye Standifer, 32, 5009 Red Barn Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Ancel Mignery, 38, 1501 N. 3rd, warrant for failure to appear in court. Courtney Lynn Reynolds, 46, 216 W. Hyde Park

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Arrests for Nov. 22

Arrests reported Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 Jessica L. Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kenneth Clefton Evans Jr., 36, 1401 N. 36th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kyle Arthur Norman, 24, 4509 Stonecrest Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer Lynn Soderlund, 37,

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Thefts and Vandalism for Jan. 3

Thefts reported from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31 3700 Clark St., items stolen at park/playground. 822 S. Belt Highway, burglary at residence/home. 1805 Olive St., items stolen at residence/home. 615 S. 8th St., items stolen at other/unknown. 106 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at department/discount store. 1309 Sylvanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 6307 Carnegie

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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 27

Thefts reported from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22 5655 S. 4th St., items stolen at school-elementary/secondary. 1724 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 2318 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3109 N. 10th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2507 Meadow Trl., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market.

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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 20

Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific St., vehicle stolen

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Thefts and Vandalism for Nov. 29

Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 19 6549 Brown St., items stolen at residence/home. 409 N. 20th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 204 E. Cliff St., burglary at residence/home. 1616 Stockyards Expressway, items stolen at highway/road/alley. Vandalism reported from Nov. 18 1220 Prospect Ave., vandalism of property at highway/road/alley.

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Thefts and Vandalism for Nov. 22

Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 17 210 E. Kansas St., items stolen at other/unknown. 174 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at other/unknown. 1027 Ridenbaugh St., items stolen at residence/home. 4303 Commonwealth Ct., items stolen at restaurant. 2422 S. 17th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 724 N.

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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 27

By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22 5655 S. 4th St., items stolen at school-elementary/secondary. 1724 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 2318 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3109 N. 10th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2507 Meadow Trl., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen

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Arrests for Dec. 27

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140

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Thefts and Vandalism for Dec. 20

By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific

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Arrests for Dec. 20

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54,

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