Another JoCo Sting

DD, you're right in that crossing state lines to commit a crime is a Federal crime. I almost mentioned it in my post but didn't. The key there is they have to prove you crossed the line specifically to commit that crime. Not always easy to do. And the Feds don't really want to deal with prosecuting a simple prostitution charge. Especially in an area where people cross the state line on a daily basis for just about anything. Don't get me wrong, I know they'll scare the hell out of you with it. But I can't see them really bringing the hammer down for it. An agency or something, yes. Drugs involved, yes. Underage, yes. But anything else they'll just scare you and see if they can get you to cough up something. Hell, by those same laws, it's illegal to buy alcohol in one state and take it to another because you circumvent the liquor taxes of one state. But look how many of the liquor stores are on State Line Rd.... Originally Posted by Sens55

Actually, the cops in KCK have watched the liquor stores on State Line, especially the Berbiglia on 43rd. About 15 years ago, a buddy of mine and I worked out a way to beat the cops. I walked in to the store, asked if I could have a couple of empty wine boxes (told them I was moving and I needed some boxes for storage). The clerk gave me two wine boxes and I carried them out to my car, one at a time, and put them in my trunk (I have my WyCo license plates on the car). I left the store while my buddy watched from the Commerce Bank parking lot across the street. The cops followed me, stopped me and asked to look in my trunk. When they saw the empty boxes, they asked where the wine was, and I gave the same explanation I gave the clerk. In the meantime, my buddy went into the store and bought a couple cases of beer and got to his house without any problems. It seems childish, but it is just as childish to pursue people buying booze in KCMO and transport it into KCK or JoCo for bootlegging - but they do it because it means lost revenue for the state of Kansas.

Actually, the cops in KCK have watched the liquor stores on State Line, especially the Berbiglia on 43rd. About 15 years ago, a buddy of mine and I worked out a way to beat the cops. I walked in to the store, asked if I could have a couple of empty wine boxes (told them I was moving and I needed some boxes for storage). The clerk gave me two wine boxes and I carried them out to my car, one at a time, and put them in my trunk (I have my WyCo license plates on the car). I left the store while my buddy watched from the Commerce Bank parking lot across the street. The cops followed me, stopped me and asked to look in my trunk. When they saw the empty boxes, they asked where the wine was, and I gave the same explanation I gave the clerk. In the meantime, my buddy went into the store and bought a couple cases of beer and got to his house without any problems. It seems childish, but it is just as childish to pursue people buying booze in KCMO and transport it into KCK or JoCo for bootlegging - but they do it because it means lost revenue for the state of Kansas. Originally Posted by fritz3552

This has been going on for years along the Missouri-Kansas State line for many years, this goes back to a old Kansas State AG by the name of Miller first name Vern I think.

Wasn't he the driver in the Union Station Massacre?

I am thinking its not the same Verne Miller Cat, LOL

Selective enforcement and selective prosecution is nothing new. Although the Feds dont really like to waste time with small busts they get involved in hopes of tagging guys like that dude from Chilicothie who was bringing underage women to Kansas to escort, or the woman from Blue Springs who was serving up her 15 year old daughter, or the girl who's BF was a big dope dealer and she gave him up because she was busted and being charged as a felon. This is huge headlines and something the FBI would love to find so they deal with the small stuff in hopes they come across a big one. The FBI also likes it because they can set up camp in the local LE jurisdiction, allowing them to pick and choose between a lot of different crimes without jursdiction issues, the local LE like the FBI being there because in brings in lots of money they can use.

Ditto.

DD, you're right in that crossing state lines to commit a crime is a Federal crime. I almost mentioned it in my post but didn't. The key there is they have to prove you crossed the line specifically to commit that crime. Not always easy to do. And the Feds don't really want to deal with prosecuting a simple prostitution charge. Especially in an area where people cross the state line on a daily basis for just about anything. Don't get me wrong, I know they'll scare the hell out of you with it. But I can't see them really bringing the hammer down for it. An agency or something, yes. Drugs involved, yes. Underage, yes. But anything else they'll just scare you and see if they can get you to cough up something. Hell, by those same laws, it's illegal to buy alcohol in one state and take it to another because you circumvent the liquor taxes of one state. But look how many of the liquor stores are on State Line Rd.... Originally Posted by Sens55

That's naive, Sens55. They refer to the feds because the penalty is tougher and can involve prison easier than state crimes. More to the point, the arrest is just as bad as what follows. Do you want to be on that list? Not me. I'd rather the girls and guys be careful for a variety of reasons.