Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with pickup truck

Posted: June 26, 2021 - 11:25 p.m.
Updated: June 27, 2021 - 3:27 a.m.

A man in his early 40s was transported to an area trauma center after his motorcycle crashed into the side of a pickup truck Saturday evening in Merriam.

Merriam police, Overland Park firefighters, and Johnson County Med-Act paramedics were called to Antioch Road at the top of the ramps to and from Interstate 35 just before 6:30 p.m.

Two officers from the Shawnee Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit examine the damage to the truck.
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Johnson County Med-Act transported the motorcyclist, only identified as a 41-year-old man, to the University of Kansas Medical Center in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet according to the police.

No one in the truck was injured. The driver of the truck remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation.

At the scene, a Merriam Police Sergeant said they're unsure which driver had the green light. Police believe the motorcycle was southbound on Antioch, and the truck was exiting from northbound Interstate 35 to northbound Antioch Road.

The Shawnee Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit was called in to assist with the crash investigation. Shawnee officers mapped the crash scene using a FARO 3D Laser Scanner and a drone.

The Shawnee Police Department's FARO 3D Laser Scanner maps the crash scene.

The intersection reopened at about 9:15 p.m.

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Man arrested following short car and foot chase in Shawnee

Posted: June 19, 2021 - 6:52 a.m.

A man in his 40s is in police custody after leading Shawnee officers on a short car chase early Saturday morning.

Shawnee and Lenexa officers stand near the suspect who ran from the car
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An officer spotted the car driving without a front tire on westbound 75th Street near Switzer Road about 4:45 a.m.

Officers caught up with the car near Quivira Road and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver continued driving westbound at speeds of 15-45mph on 75th Street and then onto Blackfish Parkway.

The car came to a stop on Blackfish Parkway just west of Cottonwood Street. As the officer waited on backup before approaching the car, the driver jumped out and ran north into the neighborhood.

Officers searched the suspect's car after his arrest.

A responding Shawnee officer spotted the man running between houses along 73rd Street and took him into custody after a brief struggle.

Several Lenexa officers also responded to assist with the foot chase.

Only identified as a man in his early 40s, the suspect was transported by Johnson County Med-Act with minor injuries from the scuffle with police.

Shawnee Fire and Johnson County Med-Act responded to check for injuries.

No officers were injured, and no other details were immediately available. 

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Police release surveillance images of suspects from Saturday morning armed robbery

Posted: June 19, 2021 - 6:09 a.m.
Updated: June 25, 2021 - 12:40 p.m.

The Overland Park Police Department has released surveillance images of the two suspects from Saturday's armed robbery outside of a Shawnee Mission Parkway QuikTrip.

Overland Park Police were called to the QuikTrip at 7400 Shawnee Mission Parkway about 3:45 Saturday morning to investigate an armed robbery.

Police released these images of the suspects they're trying to identify
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Recorded radio traffic indicates the driver of a taxi told police that two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed him and ran away. Both men were last seen running north from the QuikTrip parking lot.

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 to assist with the search for two armed robbery suspects.
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Officers from Fairway, Merriam, Mission, and Shawnee responded to assist in holding a perimeter around the area for a K-9 search. Overland Park officers also used a drone to assist with the search.

While searching, officers were informed that one of the victim's credit cards was already being used at the QuikTrip at 4700 Lamar Avenue in Mission.

Officers in Overland Park concluded their search about 4:30 a.m.

Police vehicles from Shawnee, Overland Park, and Mission parked near the
building as officers searched for the suspects.

Mission officers responded to the QuikTrip in their city to collect surveillance video.

Anyone who recognizes either suspect is asked to call Overland Park Police at 913-344-8730 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.


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KCK Firefighters recover body of 11-year-old who drowned in the river

Posted: August 22, 2020 - 10:25 p.m.
Updated: August 25, 2020 - 5:25 a.m.


UPDATE: Kansas City, Kansas Police say they were called to the Kansas River near the Turner Diagonal about 5:30 Monday evening after a boater reported a body.

In a news release, police say they fire department launched two boats onto the river just before 6 p.m. and recovered the body near the western bank of the river under the Turner Diagonal at 6:14 p.m.

Police have now identified the girl as Rebecca Van Sui Par, 11, of Kansas City, Kansas.

"The preliminary investigation indicates an accidental drowning, but will remain under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department's detectives unit pending autopsy results," the release said.

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Kansas City, Kansas firefighters searched the Kansas River for about six hours after a child was reported missing while swimming with family on Saturday afternoon.

Kansas City, Kansas Fire established their command post on the I-435 overpass.
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Police and firefighters were called to the river, just east of the Interstate 435 overpass about 3:30 p.m.

"Upon arrival, officers were informed that while a family was playing near a sand bar in the Kansas River a beach ball was stuck causing it to land in a portion of the river where the current was moving rapidly and undercurrent was present," Officer Dustin Dierenfeldt of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department said in a news release.

Ofc. Dierenfeldt says an 11-year-old girl entered the river trying to retrieve the ball when she was sucked under the water surface.

"One adult and two juveniles entered the water to rescued the 11-year-old, but also required rescue," Ofc. Dierenfeldt said.

Shawnee Police assisted with contacting the family on the south side of the river.

Firefighters from the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department searched the river until 9 p.m. with four boats and the assistance of a helicopter from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department's helicopter assisted with the search on Saturday.

About 7 p.m., the Overland Park Police Department's dive team arrived at the Turner boat ramp and began their search of the river. The dive team is equipped with Sonar capabilities to better see under the water.

KCK Fire ended their search for the night at 9 p.m.,  At 10 p.m., Kansas City, Kansas Police said the girl had not been located and efforts had shifted from rescue to recovery.

Firefighters returned Sunday morning and searched the river from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with three boats. As of 5 p.m., KCK Police say the girl has not been located.

KCK Police say the incident is under investigation by their Criminal Investigations Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).


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Four teens seriously injured in rollover crash on I-435

Posted: July 7, 2020 - 8:43 p.m.

Troopers say four teens were seriously injured when the pickup truck they were riding in rolled over near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Interstate 435 Tuesday evening in Shawnee.

Emergency crews were called to the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 just north of the Shawnee Mission Parkway bridge about 5:35 p.m.

Two of the northbound lanes of I-435 were closed as crews worked the crash scene.
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Recorded radio traffic from police dispatchers indicated they received numerous 911 calls reporting the crash and that several people had been ejected from the vehicle.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 2001 Ford F-350 was driving on the entrance ramp from westbound Shawnee Mission Parkway to northbound I-435.

“The driver of vehicle one lost control on the entrance ramp,” according to KHP’s crash log. “After vehicle one left the roadway, the vehicle overturned onto I-435.”

Troopers say the driver and three passengers were not wearing seat belts and all four ejected onto the Interstate.

Johnson County Med-Act transported three of the injured to Overland Park Regional Medical Center and one to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Troopers have all injuries classified as “suspected serious injury.”

A Johnson County Med-Act ambulance, driven by a Shawnee firefighter,
transports one of the injured passengers to the University of Kansas Medical Center

Operation 100 News has reached out to Johnson County Med-Act for more accurate conditions of the injured at the time of their transports.

The driver is a 16-year-old Shawnee resident. Two of his passengers are 15; the other is 16. One of the 15-year-olds is also a Shawnee resident. The other two passengers are both from Lake Quivira.

Troopers continue to investigate the crash.

The Lenexa Fire Department also responded to the scene.

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Shawnee woman arrested after allegedly trying to stab male acquaintance

Posted: March 30, 2020 - 2:50 p.m.

Lenexa Police arrested a 38-year-old Shawnee woman after she allegedly tried to stab a man Saturday night.

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Master Police Officer Danny Chavez of the Lenexa Police Department says officers were called to the victim's apartment about 10:15 p.m.

"An adult female attempted to stab an adult male acquaintance at an apartment in the 9500 block of Monrovia," Ofc. Chavez said. "The female left prior to our arrival, but was located a short time later by Shawnee officers in their city."

Major Jason Brunner of the Shawnee Police Department did not answer any questions about Shawnee's involvement in the incident, saying that officers assisted Lenexa and all inquiries should be directed to them.

Johnson County Med-Act and Shawnee firefighters with the suspect

Recorded radio traffic indicates Shawnee police called in at K-9 unit from off-duty after officers from both agencies surrounded the suspect's home in the 11100 block of West 77th Street in Shawnee.

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Shortly after midnight, Shawnee's K-9 located the female suspect in the backyard of the home.




She was taken into police custody and then transported to an area hospital by Johnson County Med-Act for treatment of a minor injury.

Johnson County court records show the suspect, Patricia Hernandez, has been charged with felony aggravated assault, felony obstruction of legal process, and misdemeanor violation of a protection order. She's being held on a $2,500 bond, her next court appearance is scheduled for April 9.

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Man shot in "accidental discharge" of a gun

Posted: February 18, 2020 - 12:02 p.m.

Shawnee police, firefighters, and Johnson County Med-Act paramedics were called to the Vapor World, 15941 West 65th Street about 8:30 p.m. Monday to investigate a reported accidental shooting.

Shawnee Police responded to a reported accidental shooting Monday evening
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"Upon arrival, officers determined there was an accidental discharge of a firearm and a subject was struck by the stray round," Shawnee Police Captain Shaun Miller said in a news release Tuesday morning. "Witness statements and physical evidence indicates there was no altercation prior to the firearm being discharged."

Johnson County Med-Act transported to the man, only described as a 19-year-old, to the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. His injury is described as serious, but not immediately life-threatening.

At the scene on Monday evening, Sergeant Nick Pike confirmed to Operation 100 News that the shooting was not self-inflicted.

Recorded radio traffic indicates an employee was carrying the gun when the shot was fired and the round struck a customer.

The incident was captured on the store's surveillance video, which was reviewed by officers at the scene.

No other details have been released.


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One person injured in early morning crash in Shawnee

Posted: February 16, 2020 - 1:28 p.m.

A man in his 30s was transported to an area trauma center after he was found lying on the ground approximately 20 feet from his crashed SUV on Shawnee Mission Parkway just west of Interstate 435 in Shawnee.

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Police, firefighters, and paramedics were called to the scene about 1:50 Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived to find one vehicle with substantial front end damage on the right shoulder of westbound Shawnee Mission Parkway.

Recorded radio traffic indicates the man, who was believed to be heavily intoxicated, told first responders that he was not the driver.

Police and firefighters diverted all westbound traffic onto northbound Interstate 435 as they searched for a second person who had possibly been ejected in the crash. The man later told paramedics that he was alone in the SUV.

Radio traffic indicated paramedics believed the injured man might have been ejected from the SUV. His injuries were described as serious but not immediately life-threatening. Johnson County Med-Act transported him to the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

The Lenexa Police Department assisted with searches of the area of the possibility of another ejected person with a drone and with a K-9. No one was located during those searches.

The westbound lanes of Shawnee Mission Parkway reopened shortly after 3:30 a.m.

Police are investigating the crash as being DUI related. No other details were immediately available.


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Man critically injured in rollover crash late Saturday

Posted: November 10, 2019 - 4:44 p.m.

A man in his 30’s was critically injured when the SUV he was driving crashed into a ditch in Shawnee late Saturday night.

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Shawnee police, firefighters, and Johnson County Med-Act were called to the 14200 block of Midland Drive shortly before 11 p.m. on a reported rollover crash.

Firefighters had to remove the passenger’s door to safely extricate the driver, who was found lying across the passenger’s seat.

The man was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center with critical injuries.

Recorded radio traffic indicates officers suspect alcohol may have been involved.

Midland Drive was closed between 67^th Street and 68^th Terrace for about two hours as emergency crews worked the scene.

Shawnee Police continue to investigate the crash.

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Six unlocked vehicles burglarized in western Shawnee

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Posted: January 22, 2019 - 10:12 a.m.

Shawnee police say six unlocked vehicles were burglarized early Monday morning in a western Shawnee neighborhood.

Major Sam Larson of the Shawnee Police Department says officers were called around 1:30 a.m. to a home in the 5500 block of Lakeridge Drive, in the Symphony at Monticello neighborhood, on a report of a possible auto burglary. The neighborhood is located near the intersection of Johnson Drive and Monticello Road.

"A citizen called reporting suspicious activity and thought someone was trying to break into a vehicle at their home," Maj. Larson said.

Officers searched the area with a K-9 but were unable to locate the suspect.

A resident of the neighborhood called the police again around 3:30 a.m. after seeing the suspect walking in the area. A responding officer spotted the suspect near 56th Street and Millridge Street.

"The male suspect, an 18-year-old Kansas City, Kansas resident, fled from officers on foot," Maj. Larson said. "He was taken into custody a short time later."

Johnson County Sheriff's Office booking logs show the suspect was arrested at 3:54 a.m. and then booked into the Adult Detention Center in Olathe at 7:55 a.m.

Maj. Larson say officers have already taken six case numbers which are believed to be associated with this suspect.

Police say all six of the vehicles burglarized were left unlocked.

"The vast majority of the auto burglaries we investigate are to unlocked vehicles, help to greatly reduce your chance of being a theft victim by locking your cars," Maj. Larson said. "We ask that all residents take the time to remove valuables from vehicles and to ensure that their vehicles are locked."

Maj. Larson adds that it's always a good idea to double check that your garage door is closed and car doors are locked before going to bed.

Police are asking anyone who believes their vehicle may have been burglarized or entered over the weekend to call them, 913-631-2150, to report the crime.

The suspect remains in the custody of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and is awaiting formal charges. Operation 100 News will update this report to identify the alleged suspect once he is charged on Tuesday afternoon.

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EXCLUSIVE: Five detained as tactical team serves search warrant

Posted: January 15, 2019 - 4:52 a.m.
Updated: January 15, 2019 - 3:16 p.m.

Police confirm five people were detained as the Shawnee Police Department's STAR Team served a search warrant at an eastern Shawnee house early Tuesday morning.

STAR stands for Special Tactics and Response according to the police department's website.

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A man surrenders to police outside the house

Neighbors tell Operation 100 News that the house, 6809 Melrose Lane, is one that the police department is familiar with and a place where officers have recovered at least five stolen vehicles over the last three years.

Major Sam Larson says at around 7 p.m. a patrol officer checked a license plate of a vehicle parked at the address.

"The address that this vehicle was at, was an address we are familiar with in the 6800 block of Melrose," Maj. Larson said. "After an initial investigation, we decided to apply for a search warrant for the home as part of the investigation."

Operation 100 News arrived on the street shortly before 10 p.m. to find officers in defensive positions around the house and near police vehicles in the street. Officers waited outside with rifles and spotlights trained on the house. The Mercedes-Benz SUV still in the driveway with one door standing open.

Police maintained their positions until the STAR Team arrived in the department's Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) just after midnight. The team walked to the front door, where officers could be heard shouting "police, search warrant" and fists pounding on the front door.

Police shout into the house for anyone inside to come out

One of the men detained is walked to a waiting police vehicle

Major Larson says STAR Team members contacted five people at the house.

"One person was taken into custody on an outside warrant and the others were released," Maj. Larson said.

Officers remained on the scene until just after 2:30 a.m.

One of two police K-9s used to search inside the house

"The case will be reviewed by the Johnson County District Attorney's Office for potential charges," Maj. Larson said. "This is still an active investigation by our detectives and we cannot release any additional information on the case."

Larson says the stolen vehicle was recovered and will be returned to its owner.

The Shawnee Police Department's MRAP and a patrol vehicle behind
the Mercedes-Benz SUV which was reportedly stolen from Kansas City, Kansas

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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Wanted man backs into KCPD vehicle, leads officers on 100mph pursuit into JoCo

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Posted: January 8, 2019 - 3:10 a.m.
Updated: January 8, 2019 - 9:12 a.m.

A car chase which started in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri came to an end in Shawnee early Tuesday.

Radio traffic indicates the suspect vehicle, a Toyota Prius, allegedly hit a Kansas City, Missouri patrol vehicle around 12:40 a.m.

Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Public Information Officer Darin Snapp says two officers went to conduct a "residence check" in the 7200 block of Northwest Donovan Drive at The Lakes Apartments, for a man known to have two felony drug warrants.

The warrants were issued by Platte County, Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Officers observed a blue Toyota Prius, a vehicle officers knew to be associated with the suspect, pull into the parking lot.

Kansas City Police say the suspect gradually reversed towards the police vehicle.

"The Toyota struck the police vehicle while Officer Riffle was still inside of the car," KCPD's report says. "After [suspect] struck the police car, [suspect] continued to accelerate backwards, which cause the police vehicle to slide sideways."

The KCPD report says the suspect then accelerated through the parking lot and onto the Interstate, with police in pursuit.

The suspect's Toyota Prius came to a stop and both suspects
were arrested directly under Johnson Drive and just across
the Interstate from Shawnee's police station

The man driving the Prius continued his attempt to speed away from officers on southbound Interstate 435 from Missouri Highway 152. The driver accelerated to just over 100mph. The highest reported speed was 104mph.

The pursuit continued southbound on I-435 across the Missouri River into Kansas and continued south through Kansas City, Kansas.

An Edwardsville, Kansas officer was waiting for the vehicle near Woodend Road and was able to get stop sticks out in front of the car.

Pursuing officers reported that the stop sticks damaged the front driver's side tire of the Prius.

A Platte County Sheriff's Deputy vehicle (left) along with
two Kansas City, Missouri police vehicles

As the chase continued across the Kansas River and into Johnson County, a Kansas Turnpike Authority Trooper informed other units that he would be attempting to spin the Prius out with a PIT maneuver. Speeds had decreased to around 30mph after the Prius hit the stop sticks.

The Trooper's PIT maneuver was successful, and the Prius came to a stop under Johnson Drive at 1 a.m.

No injuries were reported by officers or suspects.

A man and a woman were taken into custody and are awaiting charges.

The man was taken into custody and transported to the Johnson County Adult Detention Center by the Kansas Turnpike Authority Trooper. The female passenger of the vehicle was taken into custody by Shawnee police.

Johnson County Sheriff's Office booking logs show the man is a 41-year-old resident of Kansas City, Missouri, in the Northland, not far from where the pursuit began. He's being held on a pending charge of felony reckless fleeing a law enforcement officer.

Kansas City, Missouri police were assisted in their pursuit by the Platte County, Missouri Sherriff's Office, Edwardsville Police, and Shawnee Police.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Operation 100 News does not release names of suspects until they are formally charged. The Kansas City, Missouri police report names the suspect and I have redacted his name from this report until he is charged. 
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Shawnee woman arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing boyfriend

Posted: January 7, 2019 - 10:40 a.m.
Updated: January 8, 2019 - 12:14 a.m.

Sydney Nicole Monet Ann Vinson, 26
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A Shawnee woman was arrested after her boyfriend showed up at an urgent care center with a stab wound on Saturday morning.

Major Sam Larson of the Shawnee Police Department says officers were notified of the incident around 10 a.m. Saturday, but the man was reportedly stabbed around 2 a.m. on Friday.

The 34-year-old man was transported by Johnson County Med-Act to the University of Kansas Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The man's injuries included bruising on his face and chest, in addition to the puncture wound on his left thigh.

6600 block of Park Street where the incident allegedly occurred

The man told police that his girlfriend cut him with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance at a duplex in the 6600 block of Park Street.

"After an investigation into the incident, a 26-year-old female was taken into custody from the address on Park and lodged at the Johnson County Adult Detention Center pending aggravated battery charges," Maj. Larson said.

Johnson County Sheriff's Office booking logs show Sydney Nicole Monet Ann Vinson was arrested at 10:59 a.m. on Saturday.

Vinson was arraigned on a charge of aggravated battery with intentional harm and her bond was set at $2,500. She was released from custody at 4:45 p.m. on Monday after posting bail. Her next court date is Thursday, January 17.

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Police search for suspect following Thursday disturbance

Posted: January 4, 2019 - 9:37 a.m.

Shawnee police say they searched twice Thursday evening for a suspect involved in a domestic disturbance.

Major Sam Larson confirms officers responded to the Cottonwood Park Apartments, 6300 block of Widmer Road, for a reported domestic disturbance around 6:45 p.m.

"[There is] not much more information to give on the search, our officers searched the area with one of our K-9s," Maj. Larson said. "We know who the suspect is, we are not going to release a description of him or information about him."

The search took officers into neighborhoods south of Shawnee Mission Parkway along Pflumm Road. The suspect was not located.

"After an initial search of the area, later around 9:45 p.m., we received a call from a resident in the 13500 block of 66th Terrace who thought they heard something suspicious in their backyard, so we checked that area for the suspect," Maj. Larson said.

The suspect was not located in the second search.

Operation 100 News asked if officers saw the suspect at any point. Maj. Larson replied, "yes."

Major Larson also confirmed to Operation 100 News that officers were also out on a call involving the same suspect at the Cottonwood Park Apartments before 2 p.m. Thursday.

No other details have been released.

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OP police seeking information on suspect vehicle from Oak Park Mall shots fired

Posted: December 27, 2018 - 12:00 a.m.
Updated: December 29, 2018 - 1:15 a.m.

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Overland Park police say they no longer need to identify the two persons of interest from Wednesday's shots fired incident outside Oak Park Mall.

Police are asking for information about a possible suspect vehicle, only described as a "dark SUV crossover."

Captain Brian Houlahan of the Overland Park Police Department says officers responded to the mall, 11121 West 95th Street, about 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report of possible gunshots inside the building.

"Multiple police departments from Johnson County, Kansas responded to the area to assist," Capt. Houlahan said. "Officers found no evidence of any shooting or injured individuals inside the mall."

Officers from Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, Leawood, and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office were among those who responded to assist with the call.

While investigating officers learned that an unoccupied vehicle in the northeast parking lot of the mall had been hit multiple times by gunfire. The northeast parking lot is near the food court.

"There have been no individuals coming forward to advise they were injured as a result of this shooting," Capt. Houlahan said.

Shortly before midnight, Overland Park Police Department Public Information Officer John Lacy advised that officers had cleared the area of the incident.

Police continue to investigate the incident and ask anyone who may have information that could assist them to call the Overland Park Police Department at 913-895-6300 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. Callers to the TIPS Hotline can always remain anonymous.

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15-year-old girl recovering after Sunday evening shooting

Posted: December 24, 2018 - 9:44 a.m.
Updated: December 24, 2018 - 12:39 p.m.

Lenexa police say a shooting victim who was transported to the hospital from an address in their city was reportedly shot in Shawnee.

Around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Lenexa officers were dispatched to respond with Johnson County Med-Act for a female who had been shot.

Deputy Police Chief Dawn Layman of the Lenexa Police Department says the shooting is believed to have happened in Shawnee.

"We notified Shawnee, and Shawnee PD responded to the Overland Park Regional and contacted the victim," Dep. Chief Layman told Operation 100 News on Monday morning.

Sources have confirmed to Operation 100 News that the shooting victim is a 15-year-old girl who was shot once in the chest. She was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Several Shawnee officers were dispatched to check the area of the Cottonwood Park Apartments, near 63rd Street and Widmer Road. It is unclear if those officers located a scene.

The Shawnee Police Department's online activity log includes a case number classified as "assault/battery" in the 6300 block of Cottonwood Drive. The description of the case number only states, "information on a juvenile."

Major Sam Larson of the Shawnee Police Department says they don't have many details about the incident.

"It was reported to us that the incident occurred in the 6300 block of Cottonwood earlier in the evening last night," Maj. Larson said. "We have no suspect information at this time, and we did not have any calls of shots fired in the area."

According to Larson, the victim was treated and released from the hospital.

"Our detectives in our Investigations Bureau continue to investigate the case," Maj. Larson said.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

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Topeka man arrested following stabbing and officer assist

Posted: December 22, 2018 - 9:52 a.m.
Updated: December 23, 2018 - 5:40 p.m.

Shawnee Police are investigating a stabbing which occurred in northeastern Shawnee early Saturday morning.

Major Sam Larson says officers were called to the 4900 block of Nieman Road around 12:15 a.m.

"A male was reported to have been stabbed in the face, and the caller gave a suspect description who had fled the scene," Maj. Larson said in the release.

Recorded radio traffic indicated that the victim, only identified as a 24-year-old man, was stabbed with a kitchen knife, which remained "lodged" in his face just below his left eye.

Maj. Larson says an officer responding to the call spotted a man matching the suspect description and stopped to contact that person.

"The unarmed suspect immediately attacked the officer and a struggle ensued," Maj. Larson said. "During the struggle, the officer was able to break free and deploy his Taser on the suspect."

Police say both the stabbing victim and the officer were transported to area hospitals.

Johnson County Med-Act Public Information Officer Alyson Angell says the stabbing victim was transported to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

"The stabbing victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition but with non-life threatening injuries," Maj. Larson said.

Cameron Dyshawn Leslie, 21, of Topeka, Kansas
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The officer who was involved in the struggle with the suspect was checked out and released from a different area hospital.

The suspect, 21-year-old Cameron Dyshaun Leslie, of Topeka, Kansas is being held on $1,000,000 bond and facing charges of attempted first-degree murder and battery on a law enforcement officer.

As of Sunday evening, Leslie remains in the custody of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

The Shawnee Police Department's Investigations Bureau continues to investigate the incident.

Police have not said how the suspect and victim may know each other.

No other details have been released.

The suspect remains innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Shawnee Police investigating Monday armed robbery

Posted: December 18, 2018 - 12:04 p.m. 


Shawnee Police say they're investigating after three masked suspects robbed a business near 75th Street and Nieman Road on Monday evening.

Major Sam Larson says officers were called to the Azteca Imports, 11226 West 75th Street, around 8 p.m.

Larson says three suspects entered the store, two of them were armed with handguns, and robbed the business.

"We conducted a K-9 track of the area for the suspects with our K-9 unit," Maj. Larson said. "Lenexa PD assisted us with their drone and searched the area as well."

No suspects were located during the search.

"Our Investigations Bureau is working the case and will be reviewing evidence and surveillance cameras in the area," Maj. Larson said.

No suspect descriptions have been released.

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Police investigating armed disturbance

Posted: December 13, 2018 - 12:11 p.m.

Shawnee Police continue to investigate after someone fired shots at an occupied vehicle in the Park 67 Apartments near 67th Street and Nieman Road early Tuesday morning.

On Thursday, Major Sam Larson told Operation 100 News that officers were dispatched to respond to an armed disturbance in the 10900 block of West 65th Place around 2 a.m.

"The initial investigation revealed that a shooting occurred and the victim's vehicle was shot while he was in it," Maj. Larson said. "We currently have not found any buildings that have been hit with gunfire."

Operation 100 News reached out to police on Tuesday morning asking for details regarding the reported shots fired call. Captain Jason Brunner responded to the emailed questions with, "the shots fired is currently under investigation so we don't have any details to release at this point."

On Thursday, Major Larson said police are not asking for any assistance in locating anyone involved in the incident.

"Our Investigations Bureau is working with the Johnson County Criminalistics Laboratory Crime Scene Unit on the investigation," Maj. Larson said.

No other details have been released.

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Two injured in Interstate 435 rollover

Posted: November 26, 2018 - 4:38 p.m.

Two people were injured when the vehicle they were riding in crashed on Interstate 435 north near Johnson Drive on Monday afternoon.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says two Kansas City, Kansas residents were driving northbound on I-435 when the driver lost control on the slushy highway. The vehicle went into the median where it then overturned. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m.

Troopers say the vehicle was a 2009 Dodge Caliber which was being driven by a 28-year-old man with a 26-year-old female as a passenger. Both were wearing seatbelts when the crash occurred. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Johnson County Med-Act Public Information Officer Alyson Angell says they transported both people to the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Both were listed in "stable condition."

Shawnee Police and fire also responded to the crash.

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