Police and fire notes

Kitchen fire reported in apartments


A fire was reported Tuesday morning, June 30, at apartments at 5725 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department. Heavy smoke was seen in the hallways. Crews found a fire in the kitchen area, according to the post. No occupants were found inside the apartment. The cause and origin of the fire is undetermined, according to the Fire Department.

Domestic battery reported

Aggravated domestic battery was reported at 9:05 a.m. June 29 according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. During an argument, the suspect tried to strangle the victim. The suspect fled before officers arrived, the report stated. The victim did not have serious injuries.