Incident #1
On April 14, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop near State Route 58 and South Lyne Avenue in Raymore for a license plate violation. The driver initially failed to yield before stopping near South Morrison Street. A 62-year-old male was taken into custody. The individual has multiple prior convictions for driving with a suspended or revoked license. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of narcotics. Charges have been submitted to the prosecutor’s office.
Incident #2
Later that evening, at approximately 8:20 p.m., deputies conducted a separate traffic stop near Foxridge Drive and Creekmoore Drive in Raymore for a registration violation.
During the stop, deputies identified a 48-year-old male passenger who was previously on probation for possession of a controlled substance. A subsequent vehicle search led to the recovery of multiple types of narcotics. Charges have been submitted to the prosecutor’s office.
Incident #3
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop near Highway 58 and Pine Street. The Belton Police Department K9 Unit assisted on the stop. Following a positive alert from the K9, deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, locating narcotics and a loaded revolver. Howard Franklin, 66, of Raymore, was arrested and has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon (C Felony). He is currently being held at the Cass County Jail with a $10,000 cash only bond.
Incident #4
At approximately 9:47 p.m. on April 15, 2026, a deputy conducted a traffic stop near East Walnut Street and South Lincoln Road for a traffic infraction. The driver was identified as Christopher Warren, 48, of Raymore. Deputies determined Warren is a registered sex offender who failed to update his address in Cass County. Warren was arrested and charged with failing to register as a sex offender (E Felony). He is currently being held at the Cass County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.
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As for the other two cases, more details will be released after formal charges are filed. These incidents remain under investigation. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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