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Another Kansas City tow company under investigation after police raid
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Another local towing company is being investigated by police.
An employee with Maxx Towing confirmed that police raided the business this week. Police and prosecutors continue to crack down on alleged predatory impound practices.
One employee at Maxx Towing said the impound company's staff didn't expect Wednesday morning's visit from police. A Kansas City Police spokesperson confirmed one car was taken from the tow lot that day.
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One neighbor said the section of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard outside Maxx Towing's lot was filled with police cars on Wednesday morning. FOX4 is aware of a viral video clip that shows the raid as it happened.
KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino said several items of interest were taken from the lot in addition to the confiscated car. Sgt. DiMartino said this investigation is part of a follow-up to a previous inquiry police conducted at that location, but he could not Friday morning, FOX4 News approached employees at Maxx Towing, but they locked the impound lot's gates and refused to answer questions. FOX4 News also attempted to contact Maxx Towing's owner via telephone, but our message wasn't answered on Friday afternoon.
Since May 1, Kansas City Police have directed their attention toward businesses accused of illegal towing practices. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson worked together on new ordinances designed to crack down on impound companies after hearing complaints from the public.
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The Missouri Department of Revenue's investigation into Kansas City's Private Party Impound led to the arrest of company owner Jay Bloodworth, who faces charges of forging documents related to towing calls. Bloodworth continues to deny these accusations.
Jackson County prosecutors couldn't confirm if Maxx Towing is currently being investigated, but an overall inquiry into illegal towing continues.
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