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[Johnson County Scanner @JOCOScanner]

THE TIME IS NOW.

[John P. Lacy @OPPD_PIO]

Media Partners...do me a favor and tell EVERYONE to stay inside. Roads are STILL horrible. #Blizzard

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Southbound U.S. 69 HWY at W.151 (ramp) is closed due to a vehicle on fire. Please avoid the area. There are no injuries.

[Lenexa Police @LenexaPolice]

UPDATE, November 2, 12:45 P.M. – The suspect in this case is identified as Todd Michael Donovan, 53 years old, of Lenexa.

The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office has charged Donovan with two counts of
First-Degree Murder. The deceased victims are related to Donovan.

This case remains under investigation.

[Lenexa Police @LenexaPolice]

On November 1, at approximately 8:20 P.M., our officers responded on the report of an armed disturbance at a home in the 7900 block of Hallet. As officers arrived, they heard multiple gunshots coming from the area of the residence.

Lenexa officers spoke on the phone with the individual suspected of firing shots, an adult male, and learned he was inside his residence on Hallet. The male refused to comply with officer’s requests to come outside peacefully and the Lenexa Tactical Team and crisis negotiators responded on the barricade operation. Negotiators spoke with the male for nearly two hours before he discontinued dialogue.

At approximately 1:50 A.M., members of the Lenexa Tactical Team entered the residence and took custody of the male suspect. That suspect was taken to an area hospital on a possible overdose.

Officers located two individuals deceased inside the residence, an adult female and adult male. The preliminary investigation indicates that both deceased individuals were shot. As part of this investigation, it was also learned that a neighbors dog was shot and killed around the same time that officers responded on the initial call.

This case remains under investigation with the assistance of Lenexa detectives and members of the Johnson County Crime Lab.

Members of the Shawnee Police Department, Olathe Police Department, and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist in the initial barricade operation.

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, and other abuse. If you know someone who has been impacted or needs help, please reach out to https://t.co/pybLvbx2lr

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Overland Park PD is in the area of 88th & Melrose assisting Shawnee PD with a crime which occurred in their city. The subject is currently barricaded, the investigation is ongoing. Please avoid the area. Capt. Ray L. Tisinger

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

News Release:

[Olathe Police @OlathePolice]

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Sgt. Greg Richardson. Sgt. Richardson will be greatly missed by his family, friends, brothers and sisters in blue, and the Olathe Community. Please keep the Richardson family in your prayers.

[Leawood Fire @LeawoodFire]

Please see the attached media release for an active Gas Leak in the area of 113th TER and Granada LN.

[Johnson County Scanner @JOCOScanner]

@OverlandPark_PD Safe to say this isn’t a standard “welfare check”?

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Officers and Fire Department personnel are in the area of 105th and Metcalf in reference to a welfare check. There will be a large law enforcement presence for an extended period while officers provide assistance.

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Three years ago today, we lost Officer Freddie Castro. His memory lives on through the lasting impact he had on our department.

We miss you, Freddie.

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

The Overland Park Police Department Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team is responding near W 103rd St and Conser St. Please avoid the area.

[Johnson County Scanner @JOCOScanner]

Overland Park Police has hired their first female Chief of Police. Her first day with the department will be in October.

[City of Overland Park, Kansas @opcares]

We are proud to announce the hire of Doreen Jokerst as the city’s next Chief of Police.

Jokerst brings 25+ years of experience in policing, most recently serving as the Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Learn more about Jokerst at https://t.co/TqwjhpJHmE.

[Lenexa Police @LenexaPolice]

The sun has set for the last time at our police headquarters on 87th Street. We think fondly of the many memories made here and are grateful for all those who served this community faithfully through the years.

Today ushers in a new era as we open our new headquarters at the Lenexa Justice Center, which is located at 17371 Prairie Star Parkway. That is approximately 1/4 mile west of 95th Street and Renner Blvd. All police and municipal court operations are now taking place there and our station on 87th Street is permanently closed.

We'll have more info to share about the new Lenexa Justice Center soon.

[Olathe Police @OlathePolice]

PRESS RELEASE: The Olathe Police Department is currently investigating a fatality crash that occurred in the area of E. Old 56 Hwy. and S. Lone Elm Rd. on 08/24/24.

See link for full text/accessibility:

https://t.co/86NfLAmnJW

@CityofOlatheKS @OlatheFire

[Lenexa Police @LenexaPolice]

You Drink, You Drive, You Lose! From now through Labor Day, we are joining agencies across Kansas in cracking down on impaired driving.

We are of course always on the lookout for drunk drivers, but this state-funded grant provides for extra patrols to specifically target potentially impaired drivers. These extra patrols do not interfere in any way with our regular patrols.

Call a friend, ride-share, walk, stay the night...just don't drink & drive. Your life could depend on it.

[Overland Park Police @OverlandPark_PD]

Please avoid the area near W.135th and Nall due to a watermain break (westbound). Westbound lanes are closed until further notice. Johnson County WaterOne has been notified.

[Johnson County Scanner @JOCOScanner]

WB I-435 at Metcalf is now OPEN

[Johnson County Scanner @JOCOScanner]

Injury Accident: WB I-435 and Metcalf Ave
WB I-435 is CLOSED at Metcalf Ave for a single vehicle that crashed and caught fire.
OPFD: BC45,E42,RE44,S40,S44
Med-Act: BC1103,M1134,M1140
Time Out: 14:11