SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly hit-and-run have identified the victim as 31-year-old&nbsp; 31-year-old Pedro Bautista, of Wichita.&nbsp;

Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to the area of 13th and Mosely in Wichita for a report of an assault call, according to Officer Kris Gupilan. 

First responders located Bautista who was unconscious, had&nbsp; injuries and was lying on the sidewalk.&nbsp; Fire and EMS administered life-saving measures, but he was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Investigators from the Wichita Police Department Accident Follow-up Section and the Critical Accident Team responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed a motor vehicle struck Bautista. Police reported on Monday afternoon they had located the vehicle, according to Gupilan.

The circumstances leading up to the collision are still under investigation.&nbsp; Police released no additional details and have not reported the type of vehicle involved or an arrest.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly hit-and-run have identified the victim as 31-year-old&nbsp; 31-year-old Pedro Bautista, of Wichita.&nbsp;Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to the area of 13th and Mosely in Wichita for a report of an assault call, according to Officer Kris Gupilan. First responders located Bautista who was unconscious, had&nbsp; injuries and was lying on the sidewalk.&nbsp; Fire and EMS administered life-saving measures, but he was pronounced deceased on the scene.Investigators from the Wichita Police Department Accident Follow-up Section and the Critical Accident Team responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed a motor vehicle struck Bautista. Police reported on Monday afternoon they had located the vehicle, according to Gupilan.The circumstances leading up to the collision are still under investigation.&nbsp; Police released no additional details and have not reported the type of vehicle involved or an arrest.

Police locate vehicle, ID victim in fatal Kan. hit-and-run

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after midnight&nbsp;&nbsp;Feb. 2, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2010 Mercedes-Benz for an alleged traffic violation on US 56 Highway, just inside the east city limits of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The driver was identified as Paul Scott Ringering, age 54 of Ellinwood.

The Sheriff’s deputy became suspicious of potential drug activity and Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx was called to the scene. Maxx indicated the presence of controlled substances. Further investigation revealed marijuana and methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Ringering was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail. During the course of the booking process it was found Ringering had more methamphetamine as well as cocaine concealed on his person.

Ringering was booked into the Barton County Jail on requested charges of possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of controlled substances as well as trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

Ringering remains in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.Just after midnight&nbsp;&nbsp;Feb. 2, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2010 Mercedes-Benz for an alleged traffic violation on US 56 Highway, just inside the east city limits of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The driver was identified as Paul Scott Ringering, age 54 of Ellinwood.The Sheriff’s deputy became suspicious of potential drug activity and Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx was called to the scene. Maxx indicated the presence of controlled substances. Further investigation revealed marijuana and methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Ringering was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail. During the course of the booking process it was found Ringering had more methamphetamine as well as cocaine concealed on his person.Ringering was booked into the Barton County Jail on requested charges of possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of controlled substances as well as trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.Ringering remains in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

Cocaine, meth discovered during Kansas traffic stop

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an investigation.

Just after 10:30p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for domestic criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, and battery of a law enforcement officer in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity report.

A 21-year-old man reported a known female suspect damaged his television. The estimated total loss is expected to be over $1,000. &nbsp;

A 32-year-old female RCPD Police Officer also reported a 20-year-old woman kicked her during the arrest. The officer arrested Akira Cridge on requested charges of criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, and battery of a LEO. 

Cridge was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained in custody on Monday, according to the RCPD.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an investigation.Just after 10:30p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for domestic criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, and battery of a law enforcement officer in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity report.A 21-year-old man reported a known female suspect damaged his television. The estimated total loss is expected to be over $1,000. &nbsp;A 32-year-old female RCPD Police Officer also reported a 20-year-old woman kicked her during the arrest. The officer arrested Akira Cridge on requested charges of criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, and battery of a LEO. Cridge was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained in custody on Monday, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: Suspect allegedly kicked female officer during arrest

JOHNSON COUNTY—A man is going to prison for a series of burglary sex&nbsp; crimes.&nbsp;

Last week, Judge Thomas Sutherland sentenced 23-year-old&nbsp;William Louis Elliot to just over 22-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney.

In November, a jury found Elliott guilty of aggravated sodomy by force, rape, sexual battery and aggravated burglary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2018, police arrested Elliott for breaking into three homes through unlocked doors in Shawnee.&nbsp;

Two of the incidents occurred near 75th and Goddard streets and the third near 55th and Caenen streets, according to a media release from Shawnee Police.

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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY—A man is going to prison for a series of burglary sex&nbsp; crimes.&nbsp;Last week, Judge Thomas Sutherland sentenced 23-year-old&nbsp;William Louis Elliot to just over 22-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney.In November, a jury found Elliott guilty of aggravated sodomy by force, rape, sexual battery and aggravated burglary.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2018, police arrested Elliott for breaking into three homes through unlocked doors in Shawnee.&nbsp;Two of the incidents occurred near 75th and Goddard streets and the third near 55th and Caenen streets, according to a media release from Shawnee Police.

Man sentenced for 3 Kan. home-invasion burglary, sex assaults

TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.

Patrick Mahomes Sr., 54, was arrested Saturday night in Tyler and his bond was set at $10,000. He was released on Sunday, according to jail records from Smith County, Texas.

Mahomes' attorney did not immediately respond to a voicemail from The Associated Press seeking comment.

His arrest occurred a little more than a week before his son leads the Chiefs against San Francisco in Las Vegas as Kansas City attempts to repeat as Super Bowl champion.

The younger Mahomes likely will face questions at Super Bowl media night on Monday about whether his father's arrest will be a distraction. That could be a storyline going into next weekend.

Mahomes Sr. was arrested on the same charge in 2019 and was sentenced to 40 days in jail, Smith County records show.

Mahomes Sr. played 11 seasons (1992-2003) in Major League Baseball as a pitcher.

The right-hander was 42-39 with a 5.47 ERA in 308 career games (63 starts) for the Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Rangers, Cubs and Pirates. He was part of the 1999 NL playoffs with the Mets.

Last month, the quarterback's brother, Jackson Mahomes, had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charges-dropped-jackson-mahomes-sexual-assault-e342afb174f0567499b9458504b79c2b?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">three felony charges against him dismissed</a>. He had been accused of grabbing a woman’s neck and kissing her without her consent.

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 </figure>TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.Patrick Mahomes Sr., 54, was arrested Saturday night in Tyler and his bond was set at $10,000. He was released on Sunday, according to jail records from Smith County, Texas.Mahomes' attorney did not immediately respond to a voicemail from The Associated Press seeking comment.His arrest occurred a little more than a week before his son leads the Chiefs against San Francisco in Las Vegas as Kansas City attempts to repeat as Super Bowl champion.The younger Mahomes likely will face questions at Super Bowl media night on Monday about whether his father's arrest will be a distraction. That could be a storyline going into next weekend.Mahomes Sr. was arrested on the same charge in 2019 and was sentenced to 40 days in jail, Smith County records show.Mahomes Sr. played 11 seasons (1992-2003) in Major League Baseball as a pitcher.The right-hander was 42-39 with a 5.47 ERA in 308 career games (63 starts) for the Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Rangers, Cubs and Pirates. He was part of the 1999 NL playoffs with the Mets.Last month, the quarterback's brother, Jackson Mahomes, had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/charges-dropped-jackson-mahomes-sexual-assault-e342afb174f0567499b9458504b79c2b?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">three felony charges against him dismissed</a>. He had been accused of grabbing a woman’s neck and kissing her without her consent.

Patrick Mahomes' father arrested for alleged DWI for 3rd time

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug crimes.

Just after 2a.m.&nbsp;February 2, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a truck in the vicinity of 94th&nbsp;and U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 A Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a quantity of methamphetamine was located. &nbsp;The driver, Travis Wallace Ray, 41, of Louisburg, Kansas was arrested on requested charges of driving under the influence, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ray was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug crimes.Just after 2a.m.&nbsp;February 2, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a truck in the vicinity of 94th&nbsp;and U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. A Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a quantity of methamphetamine was located. &nbsp;The driver, Travis Wallace Ray, 41, of Louisburg, Kansas was arrested on requested charges of driving under the influence, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ray was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

Sheriff: Kansas man was selling methamphetamine

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of another teen in Wichita and have arrested a 14-year-old boy on requested charges of 1st Degree Murder.

Just before 9 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the vicinity of 11700 E. Waterman in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

 At the same time, a local hospital reported a walk-in shooting victim. Officers arrived at the hospital and located 17-year-old&nbsp; Julio Ruiz, of Wichita. who had sustained gunshot wounds. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the 100 block of N. Zelta, and the circumstances of what led up to the shooting are still under investigation.&nbsp;

The diligent efforts of the investigators and officers resulted in the swift arrest of the suspect. This was not a random incident and the involved parties are known to each other.

The facts of this case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of another teen in Wichita and have arrested a 14-year-old boy on requested charges of 1st Degree Murder.Just before 9 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the vicinity of 11700 E. Waterman in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan. At the same time, a local hospital reported a walk-in shooting victim. Officers arrived at the hospital and located 17-year-old&nbsp; Julio Ruiz, of Wichita. who had sustained gunshot wounds. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries.The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the 100 block of N. Zelta, and the circumstances of what led up to the shooting are still under investigation.&nbsp;The diligent efforts of the investigators and officers resulted in the swift arrest of the suspect. This was not a random incident and the involved parties are known to each other.The facts of this case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office.

Police: 14-year-old accused in another killing in Kansas

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations and a high speed chase in rural Kansas.

Just after 3:30p.m. Monday, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle near Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver failed to stop and attempted to elude the trooper.

The pursuit ensued and continued on P. Road south of Kansas 16 Highway and then westbound on 214th Road. The motorcycle crossed a field and ended up on 206th Road west of L. Road where it became stuck in mud. Troopers and sheriff's deputies attempted to apprehend the pair in the mud and ice.

The driver, identified as 26-year-old Colton Merriman of Topeka ran from the scene and was bit by a police service K-9.

Deputies eventually took Merriman and a passenger identified as 21-year-old Kami Moore, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, into custody. Jackson County EMS also responded to the scene.

Merriman was jailed on requested charges for felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement, driving while suspended, no insurance and other traffic infractions. He was also wanted on outstanding warrants out of the state of Missouri and Brown County, Kansas.

Moore was arrested on requested charges of interference with law enforcement. Both remain in custody, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations and a high speed chase in rural Kansas.Just after 3:30p.m. Monday, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle near Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver failed to stop and attempted to elude the trooper.The pursuit ensued and continued on P. Road south of Kansas 16 Highway and then westbound on 214th Road. The motorcycle crossed a field and ended up on 206th Road west of L. Road where it became stuck in mud. Troopers and sheriff's deputies attempted to apprehend the pair in the mud and ice.The driver, identified as 26-year-old Colton Merriman of Topeka ran from the scene and was bit by a police service K-9.Deputies eventually took Merriman and a passenger identified as 21-year-old Kami Moore, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, into custody. Jackson County EMS also responded to the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1706886477492.png" alt="Moore-photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>Merriman was jailed on requested charges for felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement, driving while suspended, no insurance and other traffic infractions. He was also wanted on outstanding warrants out of the state of Missouri and Brown County, Kansas.Moore was arrested on requested charges of interference with law enforcement. Both remain in custody, according to online jail records..

Chase ends when motorcycle is stuck in muddy Kan. field

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are looking for three suspects seen on a security camera who pulled a truck up to&nbsp;Quincy’s Bar and Grill in the 2000 Block of N. West Street in Wichita at 7a.m. January 9, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

The suspects exited the vehicle, entered the business. They enter and and took the Automated Teller Machine.

 Wichita Police Investigators with the burglary unit are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspects and locating the&nbsp;light-colored 4-door pickup truck with KS Tag 571 RXB.

Tipsters are asked to submit any information to Crime Stoppers using the QR code or calling 316-267-2111. They are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.00 if their tip leads to an arrest.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are looking for three suspects seen on a security camera who pulled a truck up to&nbsp;Quincy’s Bar and Grill in the 2000 Block of N. West Street in Wichita at 7a.m. January 9, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.The suspects exited the vehicle, entered the business. They enter and and took the Automated Teller Machine. Wichita Police Investigators with the burglary unit are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspects and locating the&nbsp;light-colored 4-door pickup truck with KS Tag 571 RXB.Tipsters are asked to submit any information to Crime Stoppers using the QR code or calling 316-267-2111. They are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.00 if their tip leads to an arrest.

Security camera shows Kansas suspects stealing ATM

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a. homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 4a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of SE 12th Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

Officers located 33-year-old Gabriel Martinez-Meraz of Topeka. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested Tyron Wagner, 33, and Shi Ann Veloris Barnes, 29, were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. 

Wagner is being held on requested charges&nbsp;Murder in the 1st Degree, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Stolen Property and a Warrant.

Shi Ann Veloris Barnes is being held on requested charges of Obstructing Apprehension of Prosecution and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a. homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.Just after 4a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of SE 12th Street in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.<figure>
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 </figure>Officers located 33-year-old Gabriel Martinez-Meraz of Topeka. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1706976566846.png" alt="Barnes-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>As a result of the investigation, police arrested Tyron Wagner, 33, and Shi Ann Veloris Barnes, 29, were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Wagner is being held on requested charges&nbsp;Murder in the 1st Degree, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Stolen Property and a Warrant.Shi Ann Veloris Barnes is being held on requested charges of Obstructing Apprehension of Prosecution and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute.

2 arrested for robbery, murder at Kansas apartment

SEDGWICK COUNTY —One of three men accused in the 2019 killing of a man in Bel Aire, Kansas is going to prison for a long time.

This week, Sedgwick County Judge Eric Williams sentenced 34-year-old Efrain Arroyo to life with parole eligibility after 25 years for first-degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

 Arroyo also received 186 months for aggravated kidnapping and nine months for criminal use of a firearm by a felon. The sentences will run consecutively, according to the district attorney's office.

In November, Arroyo was convicted for his role in the 2019 murder of 30-year-old Christian Osvaldo Hernandez of Wichita/.

In November of 2019, a passerby found the body of a man later identified as Hernandez lying next to the road in the 12000 block of east 45th Street North in Wichita, according to Lt. Tim Myers.

Responding deputies noticed a gunshot to the Hernandez body and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The following week authorities reported the arrest of 40-year-old Dusty Joe Brown, 37-year-old Thomas Ray Armstrong and Arroyo II.

<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=481699">Armstrong </a>pleaded no contest to kidnapping and interference with law enforcement in August 2022 and was sentenced to 88 months in prison. Dustyn Brown will be sentenced March 15.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —One of three men accused in the 2019 killing of a man in Bel Aire, Kansas is going to prison for a long time.This week, Sedgwick County Judge Eric Williams sentenced 34-year-old Efrain Arroyo to life with parole eligibility after 25 years for first-degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Arroyo also received 186 months for aggravated kidnapping and nine months for criminal use of a firearm by a felon. The sentences will run consecutively, according to the district attorney's office.In November, Arroyo was convicted for his role in the 2019 murder of 30-year-old Christian Osvaldo Hernandez of Wichita/.In November of 2019, a passerby found the body of a man later identified as Hernandez lying next to the road in the 12000 block of east 45th Street North in Wichita, according to Lt. Tim Myers.Responding deputies noticed a gunshot to the Hernandez body and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575316892512.png" alt="Thomas Armstrong photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>The following week authorities reported the arrest of 40-year-old Dusty Joe Brown, 37-year-old Thomas Ray Armstrong and Arroyo II.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575546461755.png" alt="Dustyn Brown-photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure><a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=481699">Armstrong </a>pleaded no contest to kidnapping and interference with law enforcement in August 2022 and was sentenced to 88 months in prison. Dustyn Brown will be sentenced March 15.

Murder: Man sentenced after body found near rural Kansas road

NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/movies">movie</a>&nbsp;and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.

Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep."

Comfortable flexing his muscles on the big screen in “Action Jackson” as he was joking around on the small screen in such shows as “Arrested Development,” Weathers was perhaps most closely associated with Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976’s “Rocky,” starring Sylvester Stallone.

“It puts you on the map and makes your career, so to speak. But that’s a one-off, so you’ve got to follow it up with something. Fortunately those movies kept coming, and Apollo Creed became more and more in people’s consciousness and welcome in their lives, and it was just the right guy at the right time,” he told The Daily Beast in 2017.

Most recently, Weathers has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/f78d5d415c5b40f69a12b2cfb83637f8">starred in the Disney+ hit “The Mandalorian,”</a>&nbsp;appearing in all three seasons.

“We lost an icon,” former “Predator” co-star Jesse Ventura wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Carl Weathers was a phenomenal talent, a true professional and a dear friend.”

Creed, who appeared in the first four “Rocky” movies, memorably died in the ring of 1984’s “Rocky IV,” going toe-to-toe with the hulking, steroided-using Soviet Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren. Before he entered the ring, James Brown sang “Living in America” with showgirls and Creed popped up on a balcony in a Star-Spangled Banner shorts and waistcoat combo and an Uncle Sam hat, dancing and taunting Drago.

A bloodied Creed collapses in the ring after taking a vicious beating, twitches and is cradled by Rocky as he dies, inevitably setting up a fight between Drago and Rocky. But while Creed is gone, his character’s son, Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed, would lead his own boxing trilogy starting in 2015.

Weathers went on to 1987’s “Predator,” where he flexed his pecs alongside Ventura, Schwarzenegger and a host of others, and 1988’s nouveau blaxploitation flick “Action Jackson,” where he trains his flamethrower on a bad guy and asks, “How do you like your ribs?” before broiling him.

He later added a false wooden hand to play a golf pro for the 1996 comedy classic “Happy Gilmore” opposite Adam Sandler and starred in Dick Wolf’s short-lived spin-off series “Chicago Justice” in 2017 and in Disney’s “The Mandalorian,” earning an Emmy Award nomination in 2021. He also voiced Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” franchise.

Sandler hailed his friend on social media, calling him a "great man" and "a true legend” — "So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell."

Weathers grew up admiring actors such as Woody Strode, whose combination of physique and acting prowess in “Spartacus” made an early impression. Others he idolized included actors Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and athletes Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali, stars who broke the mold and the color barrier.

“There are so many people that came before me who I admired and whose success I wanted to emulate, and just kind of hit the benchmarks they hit in terms of success, who created a pathway that I’ve been able to walk and find success as a result. And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well,” he told the Detroit News 2023. “I guess I’m just a lucky guy.”

Growing up in New Orleans, Weathers started performing in plays as early as grade school. In high school, athletics took him down another path but he would reunite with his first love later in life.

Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970.

“When I found football, it was a completely different outlet,” says Weathers told the Detroit News. “It was more about the physicality, although one does feed the other. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week.”

After the Raiders, he joined the Canadian Football League, playing for two years while finishing up his studies during the offseason at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a B.A. in drama in 1974.

After appearing in several films and TV shows, including “Good Times,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Starsky &amp; Hutch,” as well as fighting Nazis alongside Harrison Ford in “Force 10 From Navarone,” Weathers landed his knockout role — Creed. He told The Hollywood Reporter that his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious.

He was asked to read with the writer, Stallone, then unknown. Weathers read the scene but felt it didn’t land and so he blurted out: “I could do a lot better if you got me a real actor to work with,” he recalled. “So I just insulted the star of the movie without really knowing it and not intending to.” He also lied that he had any boxing experience.

Later in life, Weathers developed a passion for directing, helming episodes of “Silk Stalkings” and and the Lorenzo Lamas vehicle “Renegade.” He directed a season three episode of “The Mandalorian.”

Weathers introduced himself to another generation when he portrayed himself as an opportunistic and extremely thrifty actor who becomes involved with the dysfunctional clan at the heart of “Arrested Development.”

The Weathers character likes to save money by making broth from discarded food — "There’s still plenty of meat on that bone” and “Baby, you got a stew going!” — and, for the right price, agrees to become an acting coach for delusional and talent-free thespian Tobias Funke, played by David Cross.

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/movies">movie</a>&nbsp;and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his sleep."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/AuuJOfrsFr">pic.twitter.com/AuuJOfrsFr</a>&mdash; Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1753539143232335918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Comfortable flexing his muscles on the big screen in “Action Jackson” as he was joking around on the small screen in such shows as “Arrested Development,” Weathers was perhaps most closely associated with Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976’s “Rocky,” starring Sylvester Stallone.“It puts you on the map and makes your career, so to speak. But that’s a one-off, so you’ve got to follow it up with something. Fortunately those movies kept coming, and Apollo Creed became more and more in people’s consciousness and welcome in their lives, and it was just the right guy at the right time,” he told The Daily Beast in 2017.Most recently, Weathers has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/f78d5d415c5b40f69a12b2cfb83637f8">starred in the Disney+ hit “The Mandalorian,”</a>&nbsp;appearing in all three seasons.“We lost an icon,” former “Predator” co-star Jesse Ventura wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Carl Weathers was a phenomenal talent, a true professional and a dear friend.”Creed, who appeared in the first four “Rocky” movies, memorably died in the ring of 1984’s “Rocky IV,” going toe-to-toe with the hulking, steroided-using Soviet Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren. Before he entered the ring, James Brown sang “Living in America” with showgirls and Creed popped up on a balcony in a Star-Spangled Banner shorts and waistcoat combo and an Uncle Sam hat, dancing and taunting Drago.A bloodied Creed collapses in the ring after taking a vicious beating, twitches and is cradled by Rocky as he dies, inevitably setting up a fight between Drago and Rocky. But while Creed is gone, his character’s son, Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed, would lead his own boxing trilogy starting in 2015.Weathers went on to 1987’s “Predator,” where he flexed his pecs alongside Ventura, Schwarzenegger and a host of others, and 1988’s nouveau blaxploitation flick “Action Jackson,” where he trains his flamethrower on a bad guy and asks, “How do you like your ribs?” before broiling him.He later added a false wooden hand to play a golf pro for the 1996 comedy classic “Happy Gilmore” opposite Adam Sandler and starred in Dick Wolf’s short-lived spin-off series “Chicago Justice” in 2017 and in Disney’s “The Mandalorian,” earning an Emmy Award nomination in 2021. He also voiced Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” franchise.Sandler hailed his friend on social media, calling him a "great man" and "a true legend” — "So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell."Weathers grew up admiring actors such as Woody Strode, whose combination of physique and acting prowess in “Spartacus” made an early impression. Others he idolized included actors Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and athletes Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali, stars who broke the mold and the color barrier.“There are so many people that came before me who I admired and whose success I wanted to emulate, and just kind of hit the benchmarks they hit in terms of success, who created a pathway that I’ve been able to walk and find success as a result. And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well,” he told the Detroit News 2023. “I guess I’m just a lucky guy.”Growing up in New Orleans, Weathers started performing in plays as early as grade school. In high school, athletics took him down another path but he would reunite with his first love later in life.Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970.“When I found football, it was a completely different outlet,” says Weathers told the Detroit News. “It was more about the physicality, although one does feed the other. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week.”After the Raiders, he joined the Canadian Football League, playing for two years while finishing up his studies during the offseason at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a B.A. in drama in 1974.After appearing in several films and TV shows, including “Good Times,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “In the Heat of the Night” and “Starsky &amp; Hutch,” as well as fighting Nazis alongside Harrison Ford in “Force 10 From Navarone,” Weathers landed his knockout role — Creed. He told The Hollywood Reporter that his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious.He was asked to read with the writer, Stallone, then unknown. Weathers read the scene but felt it didn’t land and so he blurted out: “I could do a lot better if you got me a real actor to work with,” he recalled. “So I just insulted the star of the movie without really knowing it and not intending to.” He also lied that he had any boxing experience.Later in life, Weathers developed a passion for directing, helming episodes of “Silk Stalkings” and and the Lorenzo Lamas vehicle “Renegade.” He directed a season three episode of “The Mandalorian.”Weathers introduced himself to another generation when he portrayed himself as an opportunistic and extremely thrifty actor who becomes involved with the dysfunctional clan at the heart of “Arrested Development.”The Weathers character likes to save money by making broth from discarded food — "There’s still plenty of meat on that bone” and “Baby, you got a stew going!” — and, for the right price, agrees to become an acting coach for delusional and talent-free thespian Tobias Funke, played by David Cross.

Carl Weathers, actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies

GRAY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after receiving a tip about gambling devices at a southwest Kansas gas station- convenience store.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission followed up on the tip and determined the activity at the Corner Market, 111 Avenue A in Cimarron&nbsp; was illegal,&nbsp;according to Randy Evans with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

On Wednesday, Gray County sheriff's deputies assisted agents from the Gaming Commission to execute a search warrant at the business, according to Gray County Undersheriff Colby Ellis.

The agents seized $3,000 cash,&nbsp;2 electronic gambling devices, documents and computer equipment, according to Evans.. Deputies made no arrests.

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 </figure>GRAY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after receiving a tip about gambling devices at a southwest Kansas gas station- convenience store.The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission followed up on the tip and determined the activity at the Corner Market, 111 Avenue A in Cimarron&nbsp; was illegal,&nbsp;according to Randy Evans with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.On Wednesday, Gray County sheriff's deputies assisted agents from the Gaming Commission to execute a search warrant at the business, according to Gray County Undersheriff Colby Ellis.The agents seized $3,000 cash,&nbsp;2 electronic gambling devices, documents and computer equipment, according to Evans.. Deputies made no arrests.

Illegal gambling machines, cash seized at SW Kansas gas station

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Neilson Dorsey, Failure to appear, arrested 02/02

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Neilson Dorsey, Failure to appear, arrested 02/02Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Feb. 2

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged attack at a grocery store in Salina.

Just after 9p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the Dillons, 1201 W. Crawford Street,&nbsp; after an employee called police to report a disorderly man who refused to leave the store.

According to Police Captain James Feldman, 27-year-old Kish Cox of Salina entered the store and became disruptive with employees, and after a 59-year-old employee told Kish to leave, he became aggressive.

"The employee got her phone and told Cox she was calling police," Feldman said. "Cox knocked the phone out of her hand and punched her in the shoulder.

Feldman said the employee called out for help, and another 29-year-old Dillons employee went to assist. According to Feldman, Cox then slapped the employee across the face with his belt, and when a woman customer attempted to confront Cox, he struck her in the face with a belt, too.

Officers then arrived at the scene and arrested Cox without further incident.

The three victims had minor injuries. Cox was jailed requested charges&nbsp; of aggravated intimidation of a witness, four counts of battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged attack at a grocery store in Salina.Just after 9p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the Dillons, 1201 W. Crawford Street,&nbsp; after an employee called police to report a disorderly man who refused to leave the store.According to Police Captain James Feldman, 27-year-old Kish Cox of Salina entered the store and became disruptive with employees, and after a 59-year-old employee told Kish to leave, he became aggressive."The employee got her phone and told Cox she was calling police," Feldman said. "Cox knocked the phone out of her hand and punched her in the shoulder.Feldman said the employee called out for help, and another 29-year-old Dillons employee went to assist. According to Feldman, Cox then slapped the employee across the face with his belt, and when a woman customer attempted to confront Cox, he struck her in the face with a belt, too.Officers then arrived at the scene and arrested Cox without further incident.The three victims had minor injuries. Cox was jailed requested charges&nbsp; of aggravated intimidation of a witness, four counts of battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

Police: Kan. man allegedly struck Dillons employee with a belt

WASHINGTON – Three men pleaded guilty yesterday to felony charges related to their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election., according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Kyle Kumer, 43, of Kansas City and William “Jessie” Stover, 46, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to one count of civil disorder, a felony. Alan Michael St. Onge, 36, of Brevard, North Carolina pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to two counts of civil disorder, a felony. U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols will sentence Stover on May 3, 2024, and St. Onge and Kumer on May 17, 2024.

&nbsp;According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, beginning at 2:42 p.m., numerous members of the mob illegally assembled on the Capitol grounds and attacked members of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who were lawfully engaged in the performance of their official duties defending an entrance to the U.S. Capitol on the Lower West Terrace known as the “Tunnel.”

The Tunnel was the site of some of the most violent attacks against police on January 6th.&nbsp; Over the course of more than two hours, the mob struck police with thrown items, sprayed police with chemical irritants, pushed against the police, and stole items from the police defending the Tunnel. St. Onge, Kumer, and Stover were members of the mob that relentlessly pushed against police officers in the Lower West Terrace tunnel to breach the line of law enforcement defending Congress. St. Onge also pushed against the line of police officers in the West Plaza prior to the police line falling in that location.

St. Onge initially approached the Capitol from the east before moving to the West Front of the Capitol. At approximately 2:12 p.m., as officers in the West Plaza were resisting the efforts of the mob to overcome the police line there, St. Onge pushed against the police barricade and the police who were trying to resist the rioters’ efforts. After the police line fell on the West Front, St. Onge made his way up the Inaugural Stage before arriving at the Lower West Terrace tunnel. 

St. Onge was initially outside the entrance to the tunnel beginning at 2:55 p.m.&nbsp; At 3:09 p.m., St. Onge made his way further into the tunnel and joined in with the crowd’s concerted push against the police line. Specifically, surveillance video footage captured images of St. Onge pushing, with great effort, against other rioters in an attempt to collectively breach the police line. At approximately 3:18 p.m., the police inside the tunnel gained momentum and successfully pushed the rioters, including St. Onge, out of the tunnel.&nbsp;St. Onge was arrested June 16, 2023, in Brevard, N.C.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Kumer, accompanied by his mother, made this way up to the Lower West Terrace and onto the Inaugural Stage at about the same time. As the crowd began to push in unison against the police line at 3:08 p.m., Kumer turned his body so that his back was pushing up against the rioters between him and the police and began to push against them. As he pushed, Kumer called out, “Let’s go! C’mon! Let’s go!” to the rioters around them to encourage them to join the push against the police.&nbsp; At 3:11 p.m., another group push began in the tunnel against the police. 

Kumer joined in again. This group push effort caused a MPD officer to be crushed between the crowd and the door. At 3:15 p.m., numerous rioters left the tunnel leaving ample open space for Kumer and his mother to also leave, but they remained in the tunnel. At&nbsp; 3:16 p.m., another group push effort was made against the police line by the rioters inside the tunnel. Kumer joined again. By 3:18 p.m., the police inside the tunnel succeeded in pushing all of the rioters back to the entrance of the tunnel. Kumer and his mother were two of the last rioters to be cleared from inside the tunnel. Kumer was arrested June 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

&nbsp;Stover arrived at the tunnel entrance at 3:16 p.m. and joined with others in the fracas to push again the police line. Stover, along with the other rioters, was eventually expelled from the tunnel entrance by police. But Stover returned with others to push against police, this time grabbing onto the side of the tunnel entrance to leverage his weight and increase his force. Stover then reached over the heads of the other rioters to grab the helmet of a police officer. 

Moments later, Stover received a U.S. Capitol Police riot shield which he then handed to another rioter who climbed up behind him. That rioter took the shield from Stover and used it to attack police. Stover remained at the entrance to the tunnel as the rioters fought police for 20 more minutes. At about 4:10 p.m., he was pushed away from the mouth of the tunnel by the crowd. Stover was arrested July 10, 2023, in Elizabethtown, Ky.

In the 36 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,265 individuals have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 440 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony. The investigation remains ongoing.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON – Three men pleaded guilty yesterday to felony charges related to their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election., according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Kyle Kumer, 43, of Kansas City and William “Jessie” Stover, 46, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to one count of civil disorder, a felony. Alan Michael St. Onge, 36, of Brevard, North Carolina pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to two counts of civil disorder, a felony. U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols will sentence Stover on May 3, 2024, and St. Onge and Kumer on May 17, 2024.&nbsp;According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, beginning at 2:42 p.m., numerous members of the mob illegally assembled on the Capitol grounds and attacked members of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who were lawfully engaged in the performance of their official duties defending an entrance to the U.S. Capitol on the Lower West Terrace known as the “Tunnel.”The Tunnel was the site of some of the most violent attacks against police on January 6th.&nbsp; Over the course of more than two hours, the mob struck police with thrown items, sprayed police with chemical irritants, pushed against the police, and stole items from the police defending the Tunnel. St. Onge, Kumer, and Stover were members of the mob that relentlessly pushed against police officers in the Lower West Terrace tunnel to breach the line of law enforcement defending Congress. St. Onge also pushed against the line of police officers in the West Plaza prior to the police line falling in that location.St. Onge initially approached the Capitol from the east before moving to the West Front of the Capitol. At approximately 2:12 p.m., as officers in the West Plaza were resisting the efforts of the mob to overcome the police line there, St. Onge pushed against the police barricade and the police who were trying to resist the rioters’ efforts. After the police line fell on the West Front, St. Onge made his way up the Inaugural Stage before arriving at the Lower West Terrace tunnel. St. Onge was initially outside the entrance to the tunnel beginning at 2:55 p.m.&nbsp; At 3:09 p.m., St. Onge made his way further into the tunnel and joined in with the crowd’s concerted push against the police line. Specifically, surveillance video footage captured images of St. Onge pushing, with great effort, against other rioters in an attempt to collectively breach the police line. At approximately 3:18 p.m., the police inside the tunnel gained momentum and successfully pushed the rioters, including St. Onge, out of the tunnel.&nbsp;St. Onge was arrested June 16, 2023, in Brevard, N.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kumer, accompanied by his mother, made this way up to the Lower West Terrace and onto the Inaugural Stage at about the same time. As the crowd began to push in unison against the police line at 3:08 p.m., Kumer turned his body so that his back was pushing up against the rioters between him and the police and began to push against them. As he pushed, Kumer called out, “Let’s go! C’mon! Let’s go!” to the rioters around them to encourage them to join the push against the police.&nbsp; At 3:11 p.m., another group push began in the tunnel against the police. Kumer joined in again. This group push effort caused a MPD officer to be crushed between the crowd and the door. At 3:15 p.m., numerous rioters left the tunnel leaving ample open space for Kumer and his mother to also leave, but they remained in the tunnel. At&nbsp; 3:16 p.m., another group push effort was made against the police line by the rioters inside the tunnel. Kumer joined again. By 3:18 p.m., the police inside the tunnel succeeded in pushing all of the rioters back to the entrance of the tunnel. Kumer and his mother were two of the last rioters to be cleared from inside the tunnel. Kumer was arrested June 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp;Stover arrived at the tunnel entrance at 3:16 p.m. and joined with others in the fracas to push again the police line. Stover, along with the other rioters, was eventually expelled from the tunnel entrance by police. But Stover returned with others to push against police, this time grabbing onto the side of the tunnel entrance to leverage his weight and increase his force. Stover then reached over the heads of the other rioters to grab the helmet of a police officer. Moments later, Stover received a U.S. Capitol Police riot shield which he then handed to another rioter who climbed up behind him. That rioter took the shield from Stover and used it to attack police. Stover remained at the entrance to the tunnel as the rioters fought police for 20 more minutes. At about 4:10 p.m., he was pushed away from the mouth of the tunnel by the crowd. Stover was arrested July 10, 2023, in Elizabethtown, Ky.In the 36 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,265 individuals have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 440 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony. The investigation remains ongoing.

KC man who went with mom to Capitol on Jan. 6 enters plea

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man has been found guilty in a drug deal killing of a teenager.

Last week, 27-year-old Jaron Palmer of Wichita was found guilty of first-degree murder in the April 2021 death of Eric Stokes Jr. at a west Wichita apartment complex, according to the Sedgwick County district attorney's office.

In April of 2021 , police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident including 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita who was shot and killed.

Through the investigation, detectives determined two suspects and possibly others were involved in the incident.

EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.

Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.

Police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of 18-year-old Easton Palmer&nbsp; and&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a>&nbsp;both of Wichita. They were originally charged with first degree murder and&nbsp; aggravated robbery.&nbsp;Elliott charge were later reduced to attempted obstruction and attempted possession of marijuana.

On June 21, police arrested Jaron Palmer.&nbsp; He is scheduled for sentencing in March, according to the district attorney's office.

Stokes was killed at Morgan's Landing Apartments near 13th and West Street. Police say Stokes and four others were in an apartment when three armed suspects in masks forced their way inside.&nbsp;Stokes and the others&nbsp;went into a bedroom, and police allege the suspects fired several shots. A second teen suffered minor injuries in the shooting.

Investigators said they believed the shooting to be drug-related.

Easton Shaner-Palmer, 21, Jaron's brother, was also arrested in connection to the shooting. He pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and attempted robbery in August of 2023 and was sentenced to five years and five months in prison. The third suspect, 21-year-old Breckyn Elliott, is charged with attempted obstruction and attempted possession of marijuana.&nbsp;

Palmer is scheduled for sentencing on March 8.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man has been found guilty in a drug deal killing of a teenager.Last week, 27-year-old Jaron Palmer of Wichita was found guilty of first-degree murder in the April 2021 death of Eric Stokes Jr. at a west Wichita apartment complex, according to the Sedgwick County district attorney's office.In April of 2021 , police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
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 </figure>When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident including 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita who was shot and killed.Through the investigation, detectives determined two suspects and possibly others were involved in the incident.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.<figure>
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 </figure>Police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of 18-year-old Easton Palmer&nbsp; and&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a>&nbsp;both of Wichita. They were originally charged with first degree murder and&nbsp; aggravated robbery.&nbsp;Elliott charge were later reduced to attempted obstruction and attempted possession of marijuana. On June 21, police arrested Jaron Palmer.&nbsp; He is scheduled for sentencing in March, according to the district attorney's office.Stokes was killed at Morgan's Landing Apartments near 13th and West Street. Police say Stokes and four others were in an apartment when three armed suspects in masks forced their way inside.&nbsp;Stokes and the others&nbsp;went into a bedroom, and police allege the suspects fired several shots. A second teen suffered minor injuries in the shooting.Investigators said they believed the shooting to be drug-related.Easton Shaner-Palmer, 21, Jaron's brother, was also arrested in connection to the shooting. He pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and attempted robbery in August of 2023 and was sentenced to five years and five months in prison. The third suspect, 21-year-old Breckyn Elliott, is charged with attempted obstruction and attempted possession of marijuana.&nbsp;Palmer is scheduled for sentencing on March 8.&nbsp;

Security camera image led to conviction in murder of Kan. teen

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 6:30p.m.Wednesday in Wichita.

According to Wichita Police Lt. Aaron Moses, a bicycle ridden by 71-year-old Michael Espinoza of Wichita and a sedan were involved in a collision in the 5900 block of South Seneca.

EMS transported Espinoza to an area hospital where he died.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Investigators are still gathering information to determine everything that led to this collision. No arrests have been made in this case. All involved parties remained on the scene and are cooperative with the investigation, according to Moses.

"As we are experiencing warmer weather, we are seeing more pedestrian and motorcycle activity. The Wichita Police Department would like to remind everyone to slow down and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone’s safety."

SEDGWICK COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 6:30p.m.Wednesday in Wichita.According to Wichita Police Lt. Aaron Moses, a bicycle ridden by 71-year-old Michael Espinoza of Wichita and a sedan were involved in a collision in the 5900 block of South Seneca.EMS transported Espinoza to an area hospital where he died.&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigators are still gathering information to determine everything that led to this collision. No arrests have been made in this case. All involved parties remained on the scene and are cooperative with the investigation, according to Moses."As we are experiencing warmer weather, we are seeing more pedestrian and motorcycle activity. The Wichita Police Department would like to remind everyone to slow down and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone’s safety."

Police ID 71-year-old bicyclist who died after Kansas crash

Destiny Wiser, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Criminal use of weapons, arrested 01/31

Bruce Sparks, Failure to appear, arrested 01/31

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Destiny Wiser, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Criminal use of weapons, arrested 01/31Bruce Sparks, Failure to appear, arrested 01/31Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Feb. 1

CASS COUNTY — A driver involved in chase and crash with a child in the SUV near Kansas City has been formally charged.

According to the Cass County Sheriff, 45-year-old Jacob Rullman of St. Joseph has been charged with Resisting Arrest, a Class E Felony. Rullman also faces a first-degree charge for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class D Felony. 

Just after 4:30p.m. Monday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle traveling southbound on 7 Highway near Creighton, according to a media release.

  The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.  The driver, later identified as Rullman, continued throughout the county until a tire deflation device was used near the area of 2 Highway and Kauffman. 

Rullman lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby field.  As deputies were taking him into custody, they overheard the sounds of a small child from the backseat. 

 Deputies were able to quickly extract the child from the vehicle. Deputies transported Rullman to an undisclosed hospital for evaluation.  The child, who stated she was unharmed, was checked by EMS on scene and safely returned to her mother upon her arrival. 

He is being held at the Cass County Jail on a $200,000 cash only bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706755266322.png" alt="Rullman-photo Class Co." />
 <figcaption>Rullman-photo Class Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>CASS COUNTY — A driver involved in chase and crash with a child in the SUV near Kansas City has been formally charged.According to the Cass County Sheriff, 45-year-old Jacob Rullman of St. Joseph has been charged with Resisting Arrest, a Class E Felony. Rullman also faces a first-degree charge for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class D Felony. Just after 4:30p.m. Monday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle traveling southbound on 7 Highway near Creighton, according to a media release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706620440631.png" alt="Photo Cass Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Cass Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure> The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver, later identified as Rullman, continued throughout the county until a tire deflation device was used near the area of 2 Highway and Kauffman. Rullman lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby field. As deputies were taking him into custody, they overheard the sounds of a small child from the backseat. Deputies were able to quickly extract the child from the vehicle. Deputies transported Rullman to an undisclosed hospital for evaluation. The child, who stated she was unharmed, was checked by EMS on scene and safely returned to her mother upon her arrival. He is being held at the Cass County Jail on a $200,000 cash only bond.

Charges filed in KC-area pursuit crash with child in SUV

By MIKE COURSON&nbsp;Great Bend Post

A Pratt County man was arrested late Tuesday evening after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began approximately nine miles north of St. John on US-281 Highway just before 7:30 p.m.

According to Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch, a trooper attempted to pull over the driver of a motorcycle, later identified as 33-year-old Tyler Lingle of Cullison, for going 82 miles an hour in a 65-mile-an-hour zone on US-281 near Northwest 120th Street. The driver fled and the motorcycle reached speeds up to 130 miles an hour before crashing just across the Barton-Stafford County line near Northeast 70 Road.

The driver then fled on foot. Law enforcement used K-9s and a KHP aircraft to help locate Lingle, who was transported to the Barton County Jail at 9:13 p.m.

Lingle was arrested on Stafford County requested charges for flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, circumvention of an interlock device, expired registration, and speeding. He was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706728216094.jpeg" alt="Lingle-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Lingle-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON&nbsp;Great Bend PostA Pratt County man was arrested late Tuesday evening after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began approximately nine miles north of St. John on US-281 Highway just before 7:30 p.m.According to Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch, a trooper attempted to pull over the driver of a motorcycle, later identified as 33-year-old Tyler Lingle of Cullison, for going 82 miles an hour in a 65-mile-an-hour zone on US-281 near Northwest 120th Street. The driver fled and the motorcycle reached speeds up to 130 miles an hour before crashing just across the Barton-Stafford County line near Northeast 70 Road.The driver then fled on foot. Law enforcement used K-9s and a KHP aircraft to help locate Lingle, who was transported to the Barton County Jail at 9:13 p.m.Lingle was arrested on Stafford County requested charges for flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, circumvention of an interlock device, expired registration, and speeding. He was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.

KHP: Kansas man was traveling 130mph on his motorcycle

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just before 3a.m. Jan. 28, sheriff's deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle at the Kickapoo Casino after hours, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

 Brown County Sheriff's K-9 Carla alerted on the vehicle.&nbsp; At the completion of the investigation, deputies arrested Dustin Barrett, 36, Oneida, on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706648987280.png" alt="Barrett photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Barrett photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just before 3a.m. Jan. 28, sheriff's deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle at the Kickapoo Casino after hours, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Brown County Sheriff's K-9 Carla alerted on the vehicle.&nbsp; At the completion of the investigation, deputies arrested Dustin Barrett, 36, Oneida, on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sheriff's K9 helps make arrest outside Kansas casino after hours

WICHITA (AP)—Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459">statue of Jackie Robinson</a>&nbsp;on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/replace-our-stolen-jackie-robinson-statue?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook">Click here to visit </a>the GoFundMe page

Major League Baseball pledged support. And the total raised just through one online fundraiser surpassed $145,000, which is far in excess of the estimated $75,000 value of the bronze statue that was cut from its base&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-beea370b17079ad30092affe6aaea3c1">last week</a>&nbsp;at a park in Wichita, Kansas. Police are searching for those responsible.

Only the statue's feet were left at McAdams Park, where about 600 children play in a youth baseball league called League 42, which is named after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jackie-robinson">Robinson’</a>&nbsp;s uniform number with the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom he broke the major leagues' color barrier in 1947.

Fire crews found burned remnants of the statue&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459">Tuesday</a>&nbsp;while responding to a trash can fire at another park about 7 miles&nbsp; away. A truck believed to be used in the theft previously was found abandoned, and police said the theft was captured on surveillance video.

Bob Lutz, executive director of the Little League nonprofit that commissioned the sculpture, said Wednesday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/boblutz/status/1752820101751963668">message</a>&nbsp;on X, formerly Twitter, that the MLB commissioner’s office and 30 clubs had committed funding toward the cost of replacing the statue and providing other support.

Lutz had said earlier that the money raised also could enhance some of its programming and facilities. In April, the group opened the Leslie Rudd Learning Center, which includes an indoor baseball facility and a learning lab.

“We’re not just baseball,” Lutz said. “We have after school education, enrichment and tutoring.”

One of the largest donations is a $10,000 pledge from an anonymous former Major League Baseball player who won a World Series. Wichita police Chief Joe Sullivan, who announced the donation over the weekend, has urged anyone involved in the theft to surrender and vowed that arrests were imminent.

“The community, along with the business community and the nation as a whole, have demonstrated an incredible outpouring of support,” Sullivan said in a statement Wednesday. “This effort highlights the kindness of the people and their determination to rebuild what was taken away from our community.”

Lutz, whose friend, the artist John Parsons, made the statue before his death, said the mold is still viable and anticipated that a replacement can be erected within a matter of months.

“We value what it represents,” he said. “It’s important that our 600 kids understand what it represents. And, we make every effort to educate our kids about the role that Jackie Robinson played in life and civil rights, his life beyond sports. He’s the absolute best role model you could imagine.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706642235098.jpeg" alt="Jackie Robinson Statue-Courtesy GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Jackie Robinson Statue-Courtesy GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA (AP)—Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459">statue of Jackie Robinson</a>&nbsp;on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/replace-our-stolen-jackie-robinson-statue?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook">Click here to visit </a>the GoFundMe page<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">How about this? Amazing, huh? During this emotional week, we are proud to report some great news. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a>, which has been in touch with <a href="https://twitter.com/League42ICT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@League42ICT</a> from the moment this tragedy became public, has formalized their support for our youth.&mdash; Bob Lutz (@boblutz) <a href="https://twitter.com/boblutz/status/1752820101751963668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are grateful for their contribution to our mission of celebrating Jackie’s legacy through the youth of Wichita.&mdash; Bob Lutz (@boblutz) <a href="https://twitter.com/boblutz/status/1752820106000846870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Major League Baseball pledged support. And the total raised just through one online fundraiser surpassed $145,000, which is far in excess of the estimated $75,000 value of the bronze statue that was cut from its base&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-beea370b17079ad30092affe6aaea3c1">last week</a>&nbsp;at a park in Wichita, Kansas. Police are searching for those responsible.Only the statue's feet were left at McAdams Park, where about 600 children play in a youth baseball league called League 42, which is named after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jackie-robinson">Robinson’</a>&nbsp;s uniform number with the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom he broke the major leagues' color barrier in 1947.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706641737439.png" alt="photo courtesy KAKE" />
 <figcaption>photo courtesy KAKE</figcaption>
 </figure>Fire crews found burned remnants of the statue&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459">Tuesday</a>&nbsp;while responding to a trash can fire at another park about 7 miles&nbsp; away. A truck believed to be used in the theft previously was found abandoned, and police said the theft was captured on surveillance video.Bob Lutz, executive director of the Little League nonprofit that commissioned the sculpture, said Wednesday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/boblutz/status/1752820101751963668">message</a>&nbsp;on X, formerly Twitter, that the MLB commissioner’s office and 30 clubs had committed funding toward the cost of replacing the statue and providing other support.“Amazing, huh?” he said.Lutz had said earlier that the money raised also could enhance some of its programming and facilities. In April, the group opened the Leslie Rudd Learning Center, which includes an indoor baseball facility and a learning lab.“We’re not just baseball,” Lutz said. “We have after school education, enrichment and tutoring.”One of the largest donations is a $10,000 pledge from an anonymous former Major League Baseball player who won a World Series. Wichita police Chief Joe Sullivan, who announced the donation over the weekend, has urged anyone involved in the theft to surrender and vowed that arrests were imminent.“The community, along with the business community and the nation as a whole, have demonstrated an incredible outpouring of support,” Sullivan said in a statement Wednesday. “This effort highlights the kindness of the people and their determination to rebuild what was taken away from our community.”Lutz, whose friend, the artist John Parsons, made the statue before his death, said the mold is still viable and anticipated that a replacement can be erected within a matter of months.“We value what it represents,” he said. “It’s important that our 600 kids understand what it represents. And, we make every effort to educate our kids about the role that Jackie Robinson played in life and civil rights, his life beyond sports. He’s the absolute best role model you could imagine.”League 42 drew attention to Robinson’s birthday Wednesday in a Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/League42Wichita/posts/pfbid02Gv86VJpyipnGEvwggZ3M9TpJS7SFroC1NunVNGCGnnGWW1FUWm2Nic3kbNjXRQavl">post</a>, noting that “his legacy will hold up forever” and asking for donations.Robinson played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, paving the way for generations of Black American ballplayers. He’s considered not only a sports legend but also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-entertainment-sports-los-angeles-baseball-d73b75a6965310bfd087c165e93dc0c6">a civil rights icon</a>. Robinson died in 1972.Lutz said that the league appeals to “all kids, but especially to kids of color" and that the connection to Robinson resonated.“We can’t imagine, being named League 42 without a Jackie Robinson statue in our park," he said. "It was a no-brainer when we went about trying to name our league. And the name League 42 came up. It was like lightning and struck. We knew we had our name.”