Month: July 2017

Abducted child found; police seeking suspects

Police are requesting the public’s help to find two suspects in a child abduction. (Photo released by Kansas City, Kansas, Police)

A child who was abducted in a car theft Wednesday night at 7th and Riverview has been found safe, according to authorities.

The child was in a silver Ford Focus whose engine was left running while the driver went into a gas station at 7th and Riverview, Kansas City, Kansas, police said.

A suspect got into the vehicle and fled north on 7th street, with the 4-year-old girl in the car.

The driver, a female wearing an all-blue one-piece short set,, was with a male wearing a neon shirt and gray shorts who was driving an older utility truck, police said.

With the assistance of local and federal agencies, the Ford Focus and child were found near 190th and Evans Road in Leavenworth County, police stated. The child was unharmed and was taken to a hospital for medical attention, according to police.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is asking the public’s help to identify the two suspects.

Persons with information may call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Kansas City, Kansas, police released a photo of a suspect’s vehicle.

Today at the fair

Carnival rides are part of this year’s Wyandotte County Fair, which continues from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. This photo is from Tuesday, July 11. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Back Road Express will perform at the free stage from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Wyandotte County Fair.

The carnival continues from 6 to 10 p.m., with wristbands available for $20.

Swine judging is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. in the 4-H arena. Exhibits are on display at the Red Barn.

A petting zoo, camel rides, pig races and a free magic show also are offered on Wednesday.

The Wyandotte County Fair is scheduled to be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. The fair continues through Saturday evening..

A heat advisory is in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Admission to the fair is $5 per car. For more information, call 913-721-2333 or visit www.wycofair.com.

Sentencing hearing continued in Pledger case

A sentencing hearing has been continued for Tamika Pledger, who was found guilty of a Wyandotte County jury in May of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of aggravated battery in connection with a crash.

Tierra Smith died in the crash and three others suffered injuries. Pledger was running for Unified Government Commission at the time of the crash.

Originally the hearing was to have been July 14, but now it has been rescheduled to 9 a.m. Aug. 23 in Division 4 of the Wyandotte County District Court, according to the special prosecutor in the case.

Pledger and her new attorney, Kevin Shepherd, requested a continuation for additional time to review the case and prepare a sentencing memorandum. The special prosecutor objected, and the continuation was granted.