Month: September 2020

Police notes

Commercial burglary reported on Merriam Lane

A commercial burglary was reported at 10:21 a.m. Sept. 12 in the 1300 block of Merriam Lane, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

According to the report, an unknown suspect gained entry in the business, removing an extensive amount of property and committing further damage.

Disturbance reported on Sewell

Officers responded to a dispatched disturbance – trespassing call at 3:26 pm. Sept. 12 in the 2800 block of Sewell Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers tried to take the suspect into custody for trespassing, the report stated.

When officers attempted to place the suspect into custody, a fight ensued, according to the report. The suspect struck the officer as they fell over a wall, causing injury, according to the report. The suspect was taken into custody.

Theft from ATM reported on State Avenue

A theft from an ATM was reported at 8:39 p.m. Sept. 12 in the 8100 block of State Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

An ATM service agent stated that a male suspect entered the location while the ATM was being serviced, according to the report. The suspect reached over him and collected a large amount of cash, the report stated. The suspect then fled in a vehicle, according to the report.

Vehicle stolen on Everett

A vehicle was stolen at 9:29 p.m. Sept. 12 in the 6100 block of Everett Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim was sitting at a stop sign when she was approached by a male with a weapon, according to the report. The suspect demanded her vehicle while brandishing the weapon, the report stated.

The victim left the vehicle and hid on the ground in the bushes until the suspect had fled, according to the report.

Vehicle crashes into police

Officers were at the 8000 block of Washington Avenue at 11:29 p.m. Sept. 12 after locating a vehicle involved in an aggravated robbery and felony theft, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

While blocking traffic with directional lights on, and awaiting crime scene investigators to complete processing the suspect vehicle, an additional suspect struck the police vehicle from the rear, causing moderate damage, according to the report.

The driver was processed for suspicion of driving under intoxication, according to the report.

Shooting death reported in 1100 block of Central

Kansas City, Kansas, police are conducting a death investigation into a shooting at about 9:52 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the 1100 block of Central Avenue.

Police responded to a dispatcher’s shots fired call and discovered a male victim, 41 years old, with one apparent gunshot wound, according to a police spokesman.

The victim was deceased upon arrival, the spokesman stated.

A person of interest was identified and is cooperating with law enforcement, according to the spokesman.

Faith news

Wyandotte County is in Phase 3 under Kansas Ad Astra reopening plan. Local health officials said under Phase 3, people should keep a distance of 6 feet between themselves and others. They may sit closer to people who live in their households. Also, people should wear masks and should wash hands or use hand sanitizer. There is a mask order in effect in Wyandotte County, requiring masks to be worn inside any public space.


Some faith groups will continue holding online or video services. In Wyandotte County, those who are older than 60 or who have other medical conditions should continue being very cautious, according to the Wyandotte County health officials. Those who are sick should stay home, according to officials.


More details about Wyandotte County health guidelines for churches are at https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/Communicable%20Disease/COVID19/COVID-19GuidelinesForChurches.pdf.


Residents are advised to visit the social media page of their church or faith organization, or to call them or email them, to see changes that have been made to regular schedules, or if there are video services planned on Sunday.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has information about churches reopening, Masses, and reflections, at https://www.facebook.com/archkck.


Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic churches have resumed in-person Masses. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579, https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck and https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose/. Christ the King will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in Davern Hall at the church, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas. To register for the blood drive, call 913-287-8823.
Mass is livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck.


First Christian Church, Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the fellowship hall. Appointments are requested. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.esavealifenow.org.


Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church plans a Community Blood Center Blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 , at 9301 Parallel Parkway, Family Life Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Appointments are requested. For more information or to make an appointment, visit esavealifenow.org.


Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person with social distancing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. There will be a livestream service at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch, and people are welcome to attend the service in person, using social distancing and other health measures.


St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, has a Mass online for Sunday, Sept. 13, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church also has returned to in-person Masses.


St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Kansas, is planning livestream services on Facebook on Sunday, Sept. 20. See stpaulskck.org and https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday on the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. People are welcome to attend the service in person using social distancing and other health measures. Masks are available or bring your own to wear.


Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will have a livestreamed service Sunday, Sept. 13, on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc/ or online on the website at www.wyandotteumc.com.


Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page.
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