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Driver flees from Tuesday night crash

By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph Police Department responded to an unknown injury traffic crash around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday.  Two vehicles were heading east on Fifth Avenue, when one driver hit a red Kia in front of it, causing the Kia to spin out into a yard of a nearby residence. The driver then fled

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Trenton police receive donation from federal association

By Nicole Scott An equipment donation from a federal law enforcement association is bolstering resources at the Trenton, Missouri, Police Department. The department received three rifle plate/active shooter kits from the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association. “The kits are absolutely invaluable,” Trenton police officials said on the department’s Facebook page. “Ensuring the safety of our

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Andrew County sends out survey to make roads safer

By Nicole Scott Residents of Andrew County are asked to participate in a survey to help identify community concerns. The “Safe Streets and Roads for All” survey aims to make roads in the county secure for everyone, including pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. “We’re committed to reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries through improved infrastructure, traffic

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Protecting your home for the holidays

By Jenna Wilson As the holiday season moves into full swing, law enforcement officers are reminding families to secure their homes before traveling. Whether it’s going shopping for a few hours or traveling for a few days, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is sharing tips for families to protect their homes. December and January recorded

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Officers beefing up interstate patrols next week

By Jenna Wilson Next week drivers will be hitting the roads for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and patrol officers will be watching.  The Missouri State Highway Patrol and partnering law enforcement agencies will be boosting enforcement as Thanksgiving holiday travel kicks off. “We’re out there now and we’re expecting to

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Police department receiving new Tasers

By Jenna Wilson The St. Joseph Police Department’s arsenal of Taser guns is about to see an upgrade, a purchase that proponents say will improve safety for both officers and suspects. The Tasers are part of a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise worth approximately $640,000 that was recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council.

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