Category: Wyandotte County

Officials working together on review of Golubski files

KCK Police Chief Karl Oakman, District Attorney Mark Dupree and Unified Government Mayor Tyrone Garner will join together on Monday to discuss how they are working together to review former detective Roger Golubski’s investigative cases.

According to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, a joint press conference on Monday at KCKPD will outline reforms within the department, as well as announce a plan to create a diverse team to work with the district attorney collaboratively to review former detective Golubski’s investigative cases.

Golubski faces several federal indictments alleging abuse to residents, particularly from the minority community, during his years as a detective. Dupree has been asked by the community to review all of Golubski’s cases. He received a commitment of $1.7 million in funding on Thursday night from the UG Commission for digitizing past files in relation to a review.

See https://wyandotteonline.com/da-gets-commitment-for-1-7-million-for-digitizing-past-files-in-relation-to-review-of-golubski-cases/ for more information.

Detectives seek tips in homicide case

Demonte Allen (Photo from KCKPD)
A Jeep Grand Cherokee from 1998 to 2003 is a possible suspect vehicle in a homicide case. (Photo from KCKPD)

Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department detectives are hoping to find additional leads on the shooting death of Demonte Allen, which happened on Monday, May 8, 2022.

Allen, 27, was walking in the 200 block of North 27th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, not far from City Park, according to a police spokesman.

Unknown suspects in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, possible model from 1998 to 2003, were at the corner of 27th and Riverview when they parked, and they opened fire as he passed, according to the spokesman. He died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

Few tips were received at the time, and detectives are requesting the public’s help.

Anyone in the area who believes they may have seen something or have any information regarding who may be responsible may call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. All tips are anonymous and people may qualify for a $5,000 reward if the tip leads to an arrest, according to the spokesman.

  • Information from KCKPD

Democrats to meet Saturday

Guest speakers at the Saturday morning, Nov. 19, Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be Bill Reardon, former state representative who served almost 30 years in the Legislature, and Richard Benson, a retired Democratic Party activist with five decades of experience.

The gathering will begin around 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Las Islas Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will begin around 9:15 a.m.

Those attending do not have to purchase a breakfast; they can just listen to the programs. The meeting is open only to Democrats.

Breakfast plates are $10, or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. A sponsor is available for students attending their first breakfast with the group. Those who want to sponsor breakfasts in 2023 for a $120 donation may contact [email protected].