UPDATE: Suspect Is In Custody
27-year-old Thomas Eugene Tolbert was captured in Central Kansas early Tuesday morning at a hotel in Ellis, Kansas around 4:50 a.m. Ellis is located on I-70, west of Hayes, Kansas.
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Teens Try To Ruin Another Family Event In Lee’s Summit
Discover how disruptive behavior at public events can impact attendees' experiences and safety.
How Lee’s Summit Police Reduced Crashes on Route 291 By Half
On June 1, 2023 Lee's Summit Police Department started a campaign to reduce crashes on Missouri Route 291 in town. Here's how they achieved a 50% reduction in crashes.
Police: One Dead After Shooting On Amtrak Train In Lee’s Summit
Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on an Amtrak train as a 30-year-old man from Independence.
Two killed, Five Injured in I-470 Christmas Night Crash
Two people were killed and five injured in a five-vehicle crash that occurred on I-470 on Christmas night.
Driver Rams Car Into Lee’s Summit Police Department
Lee's Summit police are investigating after a driver crashed into the department's front lobby.