CRIME & SAFETY
Clinton man charged with kidnapping, domestic assault
HENRY COUNTY — A Clinton man is facing charges of domestic assault and kidnapping for an incident reported during the early morning hours Wednesday. A probable cause statement accuses Niko Iron Hammonds of barring the victim from leaving the residence after a verbal argument. Hammonds allegedly strangled her, kicked her in the stomach and attempted to muffle her with a bed sheet.
Blue Springs man charged with attempted arson in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY — A Blue Springs man is charged with attempted arson and unlawful possession of weapon following an incident in rural Warrensburg Wednesday. The probable cause statement says a Johnson County deputy arrived to the scene of the residence and allegedly found David James Bates holding a wind proof butane lighter and a bottle of cologne.
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