Police notes

Man charged with murder in April 21 case

Laron Betts has been arrested and charged with the April 21 murder of a Kansas City, Kansas, resident, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Michael Castleberry, 45, was the victim of the shooting in the 1800 block of Walker Avenue.

Victim robbed at gunpoint

A suspect walked up to a victim at 11:30 a.m. April 29 in the 1000 block of Forest Court, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect pointed a gun at the victim, took money from the victim and left, according to the report. The victim refused prosecution.

Assault reported on South 13th


A suspect pointed a gun at victims at 4:26 p.m. April 29 in the 100 block of South 13th Street, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect asked the victims questions and then made a demand, the report stated. The suspect left and was taken into custody. The victims were unwilling to press charges, according to the report.

Sexual molestation reported

A victim reported that a suspect sexually molested the victim about 8:45 p.m. April 29, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Vehicle shot in 4100 block of Strong

A suspect shot at a victim’s vehicle about 10:42 p.m. April 29 in the 4100 block of Strong Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim and suspect had exchanged words before the shooting, according to the report.