KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 23-year-old man ... assaults of a girl under the age of 12 years old. Brandon Williams was convicted in Jackson County on four counts of rape of a victim less than ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson reflected with KCTV after 90 days in office. Since January, her office has charged, convicted, or secured guilty pleas in 31 ...

A former Jackson County judge has agreed to join the staff of prosecutor’s office. Edith Messina, who retired in January, will examine the office’s diversion programs, including drug court ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened earlier this week, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Wednesday. Leon Reese is ...

The following day, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office charged Ess with seven felonies related to sex crimes against children. The charges consist of two counts of child sexually abusive ...

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said she hears every day from community members and business owners grappling with property crime issues like stolen vehicles and shattered storefront windows.

Jazzlyn Johnson, a spokesperson for Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, told The Beacon that COMBAT funding is also on pause. Jackson County legislators are asking for a temporary ...