Category: News
Police Seeking Person of Interest in Shooting Investigation
The IPD Criminal Investigations Unit is looking for a person of interest in a shooting that occurred on Tuesday (2/2/21) at around 9:00 PM, in…
Independence Police Announce Retirement of Officer
IPD released the following statement: “Sergeant Seth Bosch medically retires from a duty related injury effective February 1, 2021. Sergeant Bosch has served 18 years…
KC Man Charged in Rape of Independence Woman, Other Sex Crimes
A 23-year-old Kansas City man has been charged with sex crimes including the Jan. 9, 2021 rape of an Independence woman after recently meeting her…
Independence Police Looking for Missing Person
Independence police area searching for missing person Charles P. Martin. His family reported him missing and are concerned for his well being. He was last…
Shots Fired at Independence Officers
Around 7 pm this evening, Independence police officers responded to the 700 block of N. Jennings on a check child call. While approaching the residence,…
IPD is on Scene of a Shooting at the Independence Center
A shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Independence Center on 39th street this evening. Police say it appeared the occupants of two vehicles…
IPD Investigating Shooting at Independence Center
At least one person was shot at the Independence Center this evening. Off-duty police officers were working an off-duty security detail and heard the shots…
One Killed, One Injured in Crash at 31st Street and Blue Ridge Blvd
The Independence Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle traffic crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 am at 31st Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard. The crash…
IPD Trying to Identify Police Speed Trailer Theft Suspect
The Independence Police Department Traffic Unit speed trailer was stolen from where it had been placed at 43rd St and Delaware Ave. Video from the…
Bicyclist Struck at 23rd Street and Liberty
The Independence Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that occurred at approximately 1:30 AM, on December 22, 2020. The crash occurred in the westbound…
