by Jeff Quibell
2. August 2011 14:38
Due to the excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, the National Night Out Against Crime event in downtown Blue this evening has been canceled.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation where heat illnesses are likely. We regret any inconvenience this will cause, but the safety of all participants is of primary concern.
This event has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
by Jeff Quibell
18. May 2011 15:20
The Rape Aggression Defense Basic Personal Defense
System (RAD) is a national training program of realistic
self-defense tactics and techniques taught by Blue Springs
Police certified RAD instructors. Students will be provided
with self-defense options for all levels of physical ability.
Learn techniques and information to make an educated
decision about personal defense. Each 12-hour class session
is open to women ages 15 and older.
M 6-9 p.m. 6/6 - 6/27 $25
SA & SU 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8/6 - 8/7 $25
Sgt. Janet Jarvis
Blue Springs Police Department
1100 SW Smith St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0151 - Dispatch
(816) 220-4532 - Fax
by Jeff Quibell
17. May 2011 12:07
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA ADVISORY
1100 SW Smith Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 — P: 816.228.0150 F: 816.228.0147 W: www.bluespringsgov.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 16, 2011
CONTACT: Detective Jeremy Dickstein
Phone: 816.228.0261 or 816.214.7970
Email: jdickstein@bluespringsgov.com
Copper Thieves Strike Hidden Valley Park Softball Fields
Blue Springs, Mo. – On Monday, May 16, 2011, at about 9:00 a.m., City of Blue Springs Parks & Recreation employees discovered that sometime over the weekend of May 13th through May 16th copper thieves caused property damage and stole a substantial amount of copper wiring from Hidden Valley Park, 6500 NW Valleyview Road.
Blue Springs Parks & Recreation determined that the unknown suspect(s) pried open 26 light fixtures and stole the underground copper used to illuminate several softball fields and the parking lot. At this point, the cost to the City in property damage and stolen wiring is unknown, however is considered significant.
The Blue Springs Police Department Investigations Bureau is currently investigating the incident to attempt to identify and prosecute the individuals responsible. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Joe Fanara at 816-228-0153, Police Dispatch at 816-228-0151, or any Blue Springs Police Officer.
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by Jeff Quibell
1. September 2010 16:57
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA ADVISORY
1100 SW Smith Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 — Phone: 816.228.0150 Fax: 816.228.0147
Website: http://www.bluespringsgov.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Blue Springs case number: | 2010-07756 & 2010-07762 |
| Subject: | Stealing over $500.00 by Deceit. |
| Who: | Two Blue Springs home owners. |
| What: | Payment made for new roof however work never done. |
| When: | Home owners approached and paid for new roofs on 07/13/2010 and 07/14/2010. |
| Where: | 1300 block of SW Skyline Drive, Blue Springs, Mo. 280 block of NW Westbrooke Circle, Blue Springs, Mo. |
Blue Springs Missouri Police Department News
Two Blue Springs home owners have become the victims of an unscrupulous business by pre-paying for new roofs, but then the work was never done. On July the 13th and the 14th the victims were contacted by a person alleging that he represented American Shingle. The representative told each of the victims that they needed new roofs and he offered the services of American Shingle. The sales person told each victim that they needed to pre-pay the entire amount of the job up front before the work could be started. The total loss between both victims is over $9,700.00. Both checks were cashed and they have not seen anyone from American Shingle since.
Both cases are being investigated by the Blue Springs Police Department’s Investigations unit. If you have any information that would assist with these investigations, please call the Police Department at 816-228-0150.
Blue Springs Police Chief Wayne McCoy notes that you should be cautious about pre-paying for services in advance. While some legitimate businesses do require a down payment on large jobs, too often it can mean that there is a potential for loss with the work never getting done. Please check sources to verify that a business is legitimate; going on-line to search often yields surprising results.
If you have become a victim of a similar theft please notify your local Police Department along with the local office of the Missouri Attorney General.