Kearney police arrested a wanted fugitive on Monday, August 11, after a brief standoff that temporarily shut down northbound Interstate 35.

Officers were alerted by another agency that a 47-year-old Mooresville man, wanted by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, might be traveling through the area. The suspect was wanted on felony charges of first-degree rape and first-degree statutory rape of a juvenile under 14, who is a family member.

Police located the suspect driving a semi-truck northbound on I-35 near 92 Highway and initiated a traffic stop. Authorities say the driver refused to exit the vehicle and barricaded himself for several minutes before surrendering peacefully following negotiations.

Chief Mark Thomas posted on Facebook about the danger of these types of situations, “The suspect was reported to be suicidal as well, which escalated our safety concerns not only for the suspect, but also for our officers.”

The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to jail on his outstanding warrants. He is being held without bond.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story

A routine traffic stop early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Raymore man and the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and high-capacity magazines, according to the Kearney Police Department.

Just before 6 am on June 29, Kearney night shift officers initiated a traffic stop near 19th Street and Watson Drive. The vehicle was being driven by a 22-year-old male from Raymore, Missouri.

Upon investigation, officers learned that the driver’s license was suspended or canceled. A further check revealed multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest, totaling over $10,000.

After taking the suspect into custody, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a substance that later tested positive as cocaine. In addition to the suspected narcotics, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were also discovered inside the vehicle.

The firearm was accompanied by five magazines, including an extended magazine and a 50-round high-capacity drum-style magazine. According to Missouri law, possessing a firearm in conjunction with illegal drugs is classified as a felony offense.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and transported to the appropriate detention facility. Kearney Police say felony charges for Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance will be submitted to the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for formal consideration.

No further details, including the suspect’s name, have been released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.