VIDEO: Late night two-alarm house fire in Olathe

Posted: December 31, 2012 - 12:27am
Updated: December 31, 2012 - 3:45am

Firefighters from three area departments responded on a late night fire in Olathe.

The fire was initially dispatched shortly before 11:30 p.m. Sunday. First fire crews found heavy fire visible from the single story home at 12914 S. Pflumm Road. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm at 11:42 p.m..

Crews were forced to battle the fire from the exterior at one point. They were able to reenter the structure a short time later.

The fire was declared to be under control at 12:40 a.m..

A man, woman, and one dog escaped the house safely. Officials say a second dog and one cat were found deceased after the fire was extinguished.

One person was said to have sustained minor injuries, that person was treated at the scene and refused any further medical treatment.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A damage estimate was not immediately available.

Firefighters from Overland Park and Lenexa also responded on the incident.

Pflumm Road was closed to all traffic as crews battled the fire. All lanes have since reopened.

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Seven animals survive OP house fire, one firefighter sustains minor injury

Posted: December 30, 2012 - 2:53pm
Updated: January 2, 2013 - 5:01am

Update:

On Monday Operation 100 News was contacted by one of the residents of the home damaged in this fire. Aaron Kalmer tells me that three cats died in the fire. Two dogs and five reptiles all survived and are "doing great." Kalmer says the reptiles include two snakes and three bearded dragons.

Original report:

Emergency crews in Overland Park were called to a possible house fire at 7542 Hardy Street just before 2:20 Sunday afternoon.

Overland Park Police arrived at the scene to find the doors to the home locked with dogs barking inside. Officers forced the front door open to attempt to rescue the animals. At least one dog was rescued by officers. The number and status of other pets inside the home was not immediately clear. Police dispatchers informed officers of special use permits to the address for snakes and possibly other reptiles.

Firefighters arrived to report smoke visible from the roof of the single story, ranch style home. Investigation led crews to the attic where they found the majority of the fire to be.

One firefighter was treated at the scene by Johnson County Med-Act after he was exposed to high heat conditions. After being assessed, the firefighter refused further medical treatment and returned to work.

Firefighters were forced to evacuate the structure at one point by heavy smoke and high heat conditions. After about 12 minutes, enough smoke had dissipated and crews were allowed to reenter the structure.

The Merriam Fire Department assisted Overland Park Fire crews on the fire scene.

The fire was declared under control at 3:18 p.m.. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate was not immediately available.

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Russell Stover Candies robbery

Posted: December 30, 2012 - 2:02pm

Fairway Police are investigating after a late morning armed robbery.

Police say around 11:40 a.m., a man entered the Russell Stover Candies store at 2814 Shawnee Mission Parkway and implied that the had a weapon, the employees did not see any weapons.

Police Chief Mike Fleming tells Operation 100 News that no one hurt and the suspect remains at large.

The suspect is only described as a black male with a thin build. He possibly fled the area in a smaller extended cab pickup truck, similar to a Ford Ranger.

Anyone with information is asked to call Fairway Police at 913-262-2364 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

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Pedestrian critically injured in hit and run crash

Posted: December 30, 2012 - 7:15am
Updated: January 3, 2013 - 12:50am

Update:

Shawnee Police confirmed late Wednesday that a 43-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on Midland Drive.

A press release says Officers were dispatched to the 17400 block of Midland Drive. At the location, officers located a female who had been struck by a vehicle while she was walking on Midland Drive.

Police say her injuries are not considered to be life threatening. The striking vehicle and driver were later located in the area. Investigators do not believe that alcohol or drugs were a contributing factor in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing. According to the press release, "once the investigation is complete the case will be forwarded to the Johnson County District Attorney's office for review of possible criminal charges."

Original report:

Shawnee Police are investigating after a woman on foot along Midland Drive was struck by a passing vehicle shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Midland Drive just to the west of Interstate 435. Police arrived on the scene to find a female in a grassy area just off the roadway in the 17400 block of Midland Drive.

Shawnee Fire and Johnson County Med-Act assessed the woman to be in her early 40's and critically injured. She was transported to an area trauma center for treatment.

A source familiar with the investigation tells Operation 100 News that the woman suffered "face and leg injuries. Her shoes were found on Midland Drive and the woman was knocked into the grass off of the side of the road."

Police closed Midland Drive between Elmridge Road and Red Oak Drive as they investigated the accident. Midland Drive has since been reopened.

Shawnee Police are confirming very few details surrounding this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is urged to call Shawnee Police at 913-631-2155 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

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No details from any other media until after 8 a.m., and even then nothing more than the location. No details regarding the accident being a hit and run or the seriousness of injuries.

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Two pedestrians struck in Lenexa hit and run

Posted: December 29, 2012 - 2:25am
Updated: January 11, 2012 - 12:55am

Update:

Lenexa Police have provided some updated information regarding this incident.

Police say shortly after 2 a.m., they were called to a bar near 97th Street and Quivira Road on reports of a pedestrian struck by a car. On arrival officers learned that the vehicle involved had fled the scene towards Oak Park Mall, just across Quivira Road from the bar.

Oak Park Mall security located the suspect vehicle within minutes of an "Attempt to Locate" being issued. Mall security attempted to make contact with the suspect driver, who ran away on foot. Police from Lenexa and Overland Park worked together in the area to locate and apprehend the suspect.

Police say the suspect, a 35-year-old man from Topeka, was trying to report his car stolen while hiding in a dumpster. He was located and arrested by Overland Park Police, who then transferred custody to Lenexa Police.

The man was less than forthcoming about his identity and provided officers with a false name in attempt to avoid an additional charge for an outstanding warrant. He also has three prior DUI convictions according to Police.

Officers transported their suspect to Johnson County's Central Booking in Olathe, where he was booked on charges of felony DUI, reckless aggravated battery, obstructing the legal process, and other charges for leaving the scene of an injury wreck.

Lenexa Police say the victims injuries were non-life threatening and both are expected to fully recover.

Original report:

Lenexa Police are investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle near 97th Street and Quivira Road around 2 a.m. Saturday.

A caller reported one subject "ran over" by a vehicle near Saint's Pub & Patio, 9720 Quivira Road, just before 2:10 a.m.. The caller reported that the man was struck by a red Ford Fusion which fled from the area.

Police arrived in the area to report that the man who was struck was standing and cooperating with the investigation. Johnson County Med-Act reported the man's injuries to be minor.

Officers from Lenexa and Overland Park began checking the area for the suspect vehicle when dispatchers received information from Oak Park Mall security that a man had just ran from a vehicle in their parking lot. The description that Mall security provided appeared to match the description of the driver Lenexa Police were searching for.

As the search continued, Police back at the accident scene were informed that a second person was also struck by the same vehicle. At least one of the victims was said to have been walking on a sidewalk when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the person. Injuries to both victims were said to be minor, both refused to be transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

Overland Park Police located the suspected driver near the bank at 95th Street and Nieman Road just before 2:30 a.m.. He was arrested and turned over to Lenexa Police after being identified as the driver by at least one of the victims.

Police continue to investigate the incident and if alcohol may have contributed to the accident. As of this report no formal charges have been filed.

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