Suspected Serial Rapist Sketch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:
January 28, 2010 KCPD Media Unit
816-234-5170

Police release sketch of suspected serial rapist

Kansas City Police have released a composite sketch of a suspected serial rapist, based on victims’ description of him. The sketch is attached.


Police believe the man depicted in the sketch sexually assaulted two women this past weekend –
one at 9:50 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 8300 block of Mercier Street,
and another at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 10 block of East Porte Cimi Pas.
Police think the same man could be responsible for two similar sexual assaults in the same area last fall. Those occurred Sept. 29, 2009, in the 7500 block of Summit and on Oct. 11, 2009, in the 100 block of East 78th Terrace. In all four cases, the suspect assaulted the women in their homes.

Victims have been working with a forensic sketch artist and detectives to produce this sketch. They have described the suspect as a black male who is about 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds.
He is bald and has pitted cheeks, possibly from acne scars. The victims said he had a deep, smooth voice and that he had very bad breath and smelled of exhaust fumes.

Police urge anyone with information about the suspect to come forward by calling police or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

Please note: A composite is not a portrait of one person, but a grouping of characteristics to put people into a category that narrows the search and eliminates other groups. It is intended to place the focus on a smaller grouping of individuals.

KCMSD Prayer Breakfast -- This Saturday!! Jan 30th

A Prayer Breakfast to pray over the KCMSD, our community, our families, our scholars, the current school board elections and the school board candidates. The intention of this prayer breakfast is to bring area ministers (and people of faith) together to pray for the KCMSD, its leadership and those involved with it such that we create a spirit of civility and purpose. Please join us.

Who: All who care about our scholars, our schools and our community

When: This Saturday, January 30th from 8am-10am

Where: Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2801 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130

Hosts: Concerned Clergy (Pastor Michael Brooks, President; Pastor Frank Douglas, Vice President; Pastor Emanuel Cleaver III, Vice President) & Area Ministers

Use Your Community Centers

New Year's Resolutions often come with the best of intentions, however, the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department through the Community Centers can help you succeed if one of those resolutions in getting fit.

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City urges cold weather safety

City urges cold weather safety
Due to the ongoing cold weather, the City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department reminds the public to protect themselves and others from the extreme cold.

With snow on the ground and very low temperatures, many residents may not have left their homes for nearly two weeks. Residents should check on family, friends and neighbors daily while the cold weather lasts to make sure they are safe in their homes and not in need of help.

When possible, stay inside out of the cold. If it is necessary to go outside, stay dry and warm by wearing layers of loose clothing, a hat or cap, and some sort of waterproof and windproof outer layer.

Be cautious when using space heaters in homes. Electric space heaters can overheat and become fire hazards. When using portable gas stoves or heaters indoors, make sure to have adequate ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and keep stoves or heaters several feet away from drapes, furniture, or other things that can catch on fire.

Residents without heat in their homes can call the United Way at 2-1-1 for information on the nearest open warming shelters or utilities assistance programs. Renters of homes or apartments who lose heat can contact the City’s 3-1-1 Action Center for assistance with contacting landlords. The 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager’s Office, can be reached at 311 or (816) 513-1313. Regular business hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information also can be submitted to the 3-1-1 Action Center online at http://www.kcmo.org.
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Try to use battery-powered lamps or flashlights instead of candles if electricity is lost. If using candles, do not leave them unattended.

When using a gas or kerosene powered generator, make sure it is either outside or in a very well-ventilated area to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Just opening a window or door or using a fan will not prevent carbon monoxide from building up indoors.

Leave water taps on slightly so that they drip, and open cabinet doors around water pipes to help prevent freezing.

Eat well-balanced meals. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, as they cause heat to be lost more rapidly. Instead, drink warm, sweet beverages like hot chocolate or sweetened coffee or tea to help maintain a warm body temperature.

The City is in regular contact with partner agencies such as the Salvation Army and United Way of Greater Kansas City to provide safe options during the extremely cold weather.

Tips for cold weather

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2010
more snowfall predicted Tuesday evening into
Wednesday, KCP&L is putting additional crews on standby and offering safety tips for
customers.

In terms of crew preparations, extra personnel are added to shifts, which run 24 hours per day.
The combination of round-the-clock availability and additional staffing minimize restoration
times. Tree trimmers are also being deployed to proactively address tree limbs that could
become problematic.
“Whenever there’s a situation with nasty weather, safety has to remain the top priority,” said Bill
Herdegen, vice president T&D operations for KCP&L. “While we are readying our teams,
customers can brush up on their knowledge of basic safety reminders, making us all better
prepared to respond to potential outages.”

Winter Weather Safety Tips
Prepare a winter storm kit by gathering extra supplies for your home and your car,
including:

* First Aid kit and essential medications
* Battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
* Canned food and can opener
* Bottled water (at least 1 gallon per person per day)
* Warm clothing, blanket, coat, gloves, hat and water-resistant boots for each
family member
* Stay indoors during the storm, if possible. If you must move to an alternate location,
dress warmly with several layers of clothing, wear gloves and a hat to avoid exposing
your skin to dangerous wind chill.
* Walk carefully on snowy and icy surfaces. Avoid traveling by car and risking being
stranded, but if you must . . .
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o Carry a "disaster kit" in the trunk.
o Keep the car's gas tank full for emergency use and to keep the fuel line from
freezing.
o Always let someone know your destination, route of travel and expected time of
arrival.

* Carry a cell phone if you have one.
* Listen to weather radio or local radio and TV stations for updated storm information.
If you have Internet access, you also can check KCP&L Power Watch maps at
www.kcpl.com.
* For family members on a life support system, plan for arrangements to get them to
a location where their needs can be met. In addition, contact KCP&L at 888-471-5275 to
make sure we've noted that a life support system exists at that service location.
* In the event of a power outage, call 1-888-LIGHTKC (1-888-544-4852) to report the
outage. And, keep the following in mind:

* Do not open your refrigerator or freezer more than necessary. Undisturbed
food will remain frozen in most freezers for up to 48 hours.

* Do not use charcoal grills to heat your home or to cook indoors. Dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can build up and cause serious injury or death.

* If using a portable generator, follow the manufacturer’s safety and
operating guidelines. Be sure to operate the generator in a well-ventilated area.
Never operate it indoors or in your garage. Dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can build up and cause serious injury or death. Never connect to your home's
main electrical panel or plug it directly into a household outle

City suspends trash and recycling for Jan. 8 due to cold

City suspends trash and recycling for Jan. 8 due to cold

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division announced Thursday, Jan. 7 that trash and recycling collections will be suspended on Friday, Jan. 8. The suspension is due to concerns that prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures could create health and safety risks for trash and recycling collection workers.

Residents with regular Friday collection are asked to place trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. The delayed collection will occur on either Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 9 or Jan. 10, as crews will work half days during the weekend.

Because many residents have experienced trash or recycling service delays and misses during the recent winter weather events, the City will waive the two-bag limit for trash collection through Friday, Jan. 15. This temporary policy change will allow residents the opportunity to discard excess trash that may have accumulated due to missed collections.

Media inquiries about the City’s solid waste services should be directed to Dennis Gagnon, public information officer for the Public Works Department, (816) 513-2659.

Gina Boucher
Aide to Councilwoman Cindy Circo
5th District At-large
816.513.1633
gina_boucher@kcmo.org

www.cindycirco.blogspot.com

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