Lenexa
CRIME & SAFETY
Woman hospitalized after car veers off road in Lenexa, hitting light poles
Officers from the Lenexa Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit are investigating after a car crashed through several street light poles and a fence along Pflumm Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at about 1:50 p.m. in the 8100 block of Pflumm Road. At the scene, at least three street...
Woman suspected of shoplifting more than $2,500 from the Kansas City Bath and Body Works locations
A popular retail chain in the Kansas City area has been targeted by a woman who is now facing accusations of shoplifting. According to reports, the woman has stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the store. Ariana Milan, who is 20 years old, has been charged by prosecutors...
Lenexa roadway reopened after medical issue causes serious collision
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Police believe a medical issue led to a serious collision in Lenexa that closed a busy road and sent an elderly woman to the hospital. The Lenexa Police Department says that around 2 p.m. emergency crews were called to the 8100 block of Pflumm Rd., near Post Oak Trail, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Massive Drug Operation Exposed in Kansas City Through Money Laundering Bust
In federal court today, the proprietor of a business located in Olathe, Kansas, admitted to participating in a conspiracy to launder money for the transfer of funds from the trafficking of heroin and methamphetamine to Mexico. Along with that, a woman from Kansas City, Missouri, also admitted to her participation in the drug trafficking conspiracy.
KCPD officer faces more excessive force allegations in new lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that the deaths of Kristen Fairchild and Marcel Nelson, as well as the shooting of Jaden Thorns were without just cause. It also claims that the deaths of Nelson and Fairchild were wrongful, and includes a count of battery for the injury of Thorns, the surviving teenager who was shot in the head.
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