JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating two suspects in connection with a shooting&nbsp; at a Kansas mall are asking the public for any phone videos or photos taken of the incident, according to a social media report from Overland Park Police.

Just before 4:30p.m. Sunday, police responded to an armed disturbance at the Oak Park Mall in 11400 block of W.95th in Overland Park, according to Officer John Lacy.

  As the two male suspects were trying to exit the mall near the food court, three plain clothes detectives identified themselves and attempted to apprehend both suspects. 

 During the apprehension, one male suspect resisted arrest, a struggle occurred, and the suspect was able to obtain one of the detective’s issued firearm. 

 The suspect was able to pull the trigger, firing one shot. This suspect was apprehended.  The other suspect ran north of the mall and was immediately apprehended.  No one was injured in this incident.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699835246647.png" alt="Police on the scene of the incident Sunday evening -photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the incident Sunday evening -photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating two suspects in connection with a shooting&nbsp; at a Kansas mall are asking the public for any phone videos or photos taken of the incident, according to a social media report from Overland Park Police.Just before 4:30p.m. Sunday, police responded to an armed disturbance at the Oak Park Mall in 11400 block of W.95th in Overland Park, according to Officer John Lacy. As the two male suspects were trying to exit the mall near the food court, three plain clothes detectives identified themselves and attempted to apprehend both suspects. During the apprehension, one male suspect resisted arrest, a struggle occurred, and the suspect was able to obtain one of the detective’s issued firearm. The suspect was able to pull the trigger, firing one shot. This suspect was apprehended. The other suspect ran north of the mall and was immediately apprehended. No one was injured in this incident.Police released no additional details.

Police need video, photos of gunfire at Kan. shopping mall

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a September home invasion robbery in Salina have a suspect in custody.

Over the weekend, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office notified the Salina Police Department that they had captured&nbsp;41-year-old Phyroom “Thaloe” Ketkan of Salina.

Just before 9:30p.m. September 19, police were dispatched to the 300 block of North Penn Avenue in Salina, regarding an armed robbery.

Three victims inside the home reported two subjects entered the back door unannounced and demanded money. One of the suspects threatened the victims with a long gun, while the second suspect was in possession of a knife.

While trying to disarm the suspects, one of the victims was stabbed with the knife. The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.

A Saline County District Court issued an arrest warrant for Ketkan. He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=743896">remains jailed in</a> Sedgwick County on over $300,000 in bonds, according to online jail records.

&nbsp;Ketkan will be returned to Salina to face requested charges that include Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Battery, according to Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.

The incident affected four victims who reported two suspects invaded their home with a large butcher knife and a rifle-like gun.

SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said the department learned the location of suspect Phyroom Ketkan, a 41-year-old Salina man, in Wichita, so the department informed the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office.

"We contacted them over in their warrants division and said, 'Hey, we got this guy — we think that this is his address,' and I don't know if that was what resulted in his arrest or if they just came across him," Tonniges said. "I don't know the details surrounding the rest of it, other than a sheriff's officer picked him up."

Tonniges said the Sedwick County Sheriff's Office will extradite the suspect, Ketkan, back to Salina to face the following charges —

● Aggravated Robbery● Aggravated Burglary● Aggravated Battery

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699896274909.png" alt="Ketkan-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ketkan-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a September home invasion robbery in Salina have a suspect in custody.Over the weekend, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office notified the Salina Police Department that they had captured&nbsp;41-year-old Phyroom “Thaloe” Ketkan of Salina.Just before 9:30p.m. September 19, police were dispatched to the 300 block of North Penn Avenue in Salina, regarding an armed robbery.Three victims inside the home reported two subjects entered the back door unannounced and demanded money. One of the suspects threatened the victims with a long gun, while the second suspect was in possession of a knife.While trying to disarm the suspects, one of the victims was stabbed with the knife. The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.A Saline County District Court issued an arrest warrant for Ketkan. He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=743896">remains jailed in</a> Sedgwick County on over $300,000 in bonds, according to online jail records.&nbsp;Ketkan will be returned to Salina to face requested charges that include Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Battery, according to Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.The incident affected four victims who reported two suspects invaded their home with a large butcher knife and a rifle-like gun.SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said the department learned the location of suspect Phyroom Ketkan, a 41-year-old Salina man, in Wichita, so the department informed the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office."We contacted them over in their warrants division and said, 'Hey, we got this guy — we think that this is his address,' and I don't know if that was what resulted in his arrest or if they just came across him," Tonniges said. "I don't know the details surrounding the rest of it, other than a sheriff's officer picked him up."Tonniges said the Sedwick County Sheriff's Office will extradite the suspect, Ketkan, back to Salina to face the following charges —● Aggravated Robbery● Aggravated Burglary● Aggravated Battery

Police capture Kansas home invasion, robbery suspect

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a shooting&nbsp; at a Kansas mall.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699835246647.png" alt="A view of the Oak Park Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon-photoKCTV" />
 <figcaption>A view of the Oak Park Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon-photoKCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a shooting&nbsp; at a Kansas mall.Just before 4:30p.m. Sunday, police responded to an armed disturbance at the Oak Park Mall in 11400 block of W.95th in Overland Park, according to Officer John Lacy. As the two male suspects were trying to exit the mall near the food court, three plain clothes detectives identified themselves and attempted to apprehend both suspects. During the apprehension, one male suspect resisted arrest, a struggle occurred, and the suspect was able to obtain one of the detective’s issued firearm. The suspect was able to pull the trigger, firing one shot. This suspect was apprehended. The other suspect ran north of the mall and was immediately apprehended. No one was injured in this incident.Police released no additional details.

Suspect fired Kan. detective's firearm during shopping mall arrest

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed 30-year-old John Paul Scheidecker on July 30.

Just before 4 a.m. on that Sunday, deputies were dispatched to an accident in the area of NE 120th Street between A Highway and Fishing River Road, according to the Clay County Sheriff's office.

Scheidecker’s family is offering the reward through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers. 

Anyone with information about the incident can remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477) or reporting it online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=452&amp;CX=659cd5.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of NE 120th Street between A Highway and Fishing River Road at 3:54 a.m. July 30, where they found Scheidecker’s body. Scheidecker had pulled over and was outside his vehicle when he was hit.

The suspect vehicle did not stop. Investigators have pursued a variety of leads of but still need more information to identify a suspect.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692979085058.png" alt="Clay County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Clay County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed 30-year-old John Paul Scheidecker on July 30.Just before 4 a.m. on that Sunday, deputies were dispatched to an accident in the area of NE 120th Street between A Highway and Fishing River Road, according to the Clay County Sheriff's office.Scheidecker’s family is offering the reward through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information about the incident can remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477) or reporting it online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=452&amp;CX=659cd5.Deputies were dispatched to the area of NE 120th Street between A Highway and Fishing River Road at 3:54 a.m. July 30, where they found Scheidecker’s body. Scheidecker had pulled over and was outside his vehicle when he was hit.The suspect vehicle did not stop. Investigators have pursued a variety of leads of but still need more information to identify a suspect.

Reward offered in deadly KC-area hit-and-run

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a homicide that left one man dead deceased and another injured.

Just after 9p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to an armed disturbance in the 500 block of North Marion Street in Olathe, according to Sergeant John Mancayo.

First responders found a 26-year-old man with an apparent stab wound. Officers conducted life-saving measures on the man, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Officers also found a 28-year-old man who sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound. That man was transported to an area hospital for further treatment.

Police took a 22-year-old suspect into custody. There is no active threat to the community.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a homicide that left one man dead deceased and another injured.Just after 9p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to an armed disturbance in the 500 block of North Marion Street in Olathe, according to Sergeant John Mancayo.First responders found a 26-year-old man with an apparent stab wound. Officers conducted life-saving measures on the man, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.Officers also found a 28-year-old man who sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound. That man was transported to an area hospital for further treatment.Police took a 22-year-old suspect into custody. There is no active threat to the community.&nbsp;

Kansas man arrested for knife fight that left 1 dead, 1 injured

KANSAS CITY (AP) — As a Jewish student, Eden Roth always has felt safe and welcome at Tulane University, where more than 40% of the students are Jewish. That has been tested by the aftermath of last month's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Hamas incursion into Israel.</a>

Graffiti appeared on the New Orleans campus with the message “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/river-sea-israel-gaza-hamas-protests-d7abbd756f481fe50b6fa5c0b907cd49">from the river to the sea</a>,” a rallying cry for pro-Palestinian activists. Then came a clash between dueling demonstrations, where a melee led to three arrests and left a Jewish student with a broken nose.

“I think that the shift of experience with Jews on campus was extremely shocking,” said Roth, who was in Israel last summer for a study-abroad program. “A lot of students come to Tulane because of the Jewish population — feeling like they’re supported, like a majority rather than a minority. And I think that’s definitely shifted.”

Tulane isn’t alone. On other campuses,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">long-simmering tensions</a>&nbsp;are erupting in violence and shattering the sense of safety that makes colleges hubs of free discourse. Students on both sides are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/antisemitism-islamophobia-colleges-biden-israel-hamas-57e32457f9113a168cc21d16fa008a79">witnessing acts of hate</a>, leaving many fearing for their safety even as they walk to classrooms.

Threats and clashes have sometimes come from within, including at Cornell, where a student is accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cornell-university-antisemitic-threats-jewish-students-a99394389d7a742412fa171eb8b57160">posting online threats against Jewish students</a>. A University of Massachusetts student was arrested after allegedly punching a Jewish student and spitting on an Israeli flag at a demonstration. At Stanford, an Arab Muslim student was hit by a car in a case being investigated as a hate crime.

The unease is felt acutely at Tulane, where 43% of students are Jewish, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hillel.org/top-60-jewish-colleges/">highest percentage</a>&nbsp;among colleges that are not explicitly Jewish.

“To see it on Tulane’s campus is definitely scary,” said Jacob Starr, a Jewish student from Massachusetts.

Within the student Jewish community, there is a range of perspectives on the conflict. The latest war began with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-attack-military-war-a8f63b07641212f0de61861844e5e71e">an attack on Oct. 7</a>&nbsp;by Hamas militants who targeted towns, farming communities and a music festival near the Gaza border, killing more than 1,400 people. Israel has responded with weeks of attacks in Gaza, which have killed more than 10,800 people, according to the Hamas-run&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-health-ministry-health-death-toll-59470820308b31f1faf73c703400b033">Health Ministry in Gaza</a>&nbsp;— most of them Palestinian civilians.

Emma Sackheim, a Jewish student from Los Angeles who attends Tulane's law school, said she grew up as a supporter of the Jewish state but now considers herself an opponent of Zionism. Sackheim says she knows students who oppose Israel’s policies “but don’t feel comfortable to publicly say anything.”

“I was standing on the Palestinian side,” she said when asked about the Oct. 26 demonstration, which took place along a public New Orleans street that runs through campus.

Still, she said Tulane is where she feels most comfortable as a Jew. "I know that I have so many options of community,” she said.

On campuses around the U.S., students on both sides say they have been subjected to taunts and rhetoric that oppose their very existence since the invasion and the subsequent&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-humanitarian-pauses-b8fc613ffd8b9351c0dc37b90b6e10dd">Israeli assault on Hamas</a>&nbsp;in northern Gaza.

They see it in campus rallies, on anonymous message boards frequented by college students, and on graffiti scrawled on dorms and buildings. In one case under police investigation as a possible hate crime, “Free Palestine” was found written this week on a window of Boston University's Hillel center.

Colleges have been scrambling to restore a sense of security for Jewish and Arab students — and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">stressing messages of inclusion</a>&nbsp;for diverse student bodies. But untangling what’s protected as political speech and what crosses into threatening language can be a daunting task.

Tulane's president, Michael Fitts, has described an increased police presence and other security measures on campus. In messages to the campus community, he has lamented the loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives and said the university was reaching out to Jewish and Muslim student groups and religious organizations.

He has faced criticism from people on both sides seeking more forceful statements.

Islam Elrabieey, for example, seeks condemnation of Israel's actions.

“To condemn Hamas is a good thing,” said Elrabieey, a native of Egypt and a visiting scholar in Tulane’s Middle East and North African Studies program. “But at the same time, if you didn’t condemn Israel for committing war crimes, this is a double standard.”

As places that encourage intellectual debate, it isn’t surprising that colleges have seen heated conflict, said Jonathan Fansmith, a senior vice president for the American Council on Education, an association of university presidents. But when different factions disagree about what crosses the line between free speech and abuse, it puts colleges in a difficult place, he said.

“Everyone should be incredibly sympathetic to Jewish students who feel under threat, and the alarming rise in antisemitic actions is something college universities take very seriously,” Fansmith said. “But they have a requirement, a responsibility under the law as well, to balance the free speech rights of people who may disagree, who may have critiques that they find disagreeable or dislike. And finding that line is very, very difficult.”

After&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">facing criticism</a>&nbsp;for trying to remain too neutral on the war, Harvard University's president on Thursday condemned the phrase “from the river to the sea,” saying it has historical meanings that, to many, imply the eradication of Jews from Israel. Pro-Palestinian activists around the world chanted the phrase in the aftermath of the Hamas raid.

At Tulane, Roth said some Jewish students have been rattled enough to make them think twice about visiting the Mintz Center, the headquarters for the Tulane Hillel organization.

“I don’t feel completely safe, but I feel like we have no other choice but to embrace who we are in these times,” Roth said in an interview at the building. “I know a lot of my friends are nervous to wear their Star of David necklaces, to wear a kippah or even come into this building. But I think it’s critical that we do not let fear consume us.”

Lea Jackson, a freshman from New Jersey who describes herself as a modern Orthodox Jew, said she is concerned supporters of a Palestinian state are nervous expressing their views because of the large numbers of Jewish students on campus.

The Hamas raid may have made some people more reluctant to speak even as others become more outspoken, said Jackson, who said she recently spent a “gap year” in Israel and has friends and family there.

“But it’s a lot harder to have a civil conversation,” Jackson said, “when emotions and tension are so high and so many people are so personally connected to this.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699356430721.png" alt="-Law enforcement authorities are investigating a vandalism report Monday night at the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, 1116 Indiana Street, in Lawrence, Kansas, according to a media release from Lawrence Police." />
 <figcaption>-Law enforcement authorities are investigating a vandalism report Monday night at the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, 1116 Indiana Street, in Lawrence, Kansas, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — As a Jewish student, Eden Roth always has felt safe and welcome at Tulane University, where more than 40% of the students are Jewish. That has been tested by the aftermath of last month's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">Hamas incursion into Israel.</a>Graffiti appeared on the New Orleans campus with the message “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/river-sea-israel-gaza-hamas-protests-d7abbd756f481fe50b6fa5c0b907cd49">from the river to the sea</a>,” a rallying cry for pro-Palestinian activists. Then came a clash between dueling demonstrations, where a melee led to three arrests and left a Jewish student with a broken nose.“I think that the shift of experience with Jews on campus was extremely shocking,” said Roth, who was in Israel last summer for a study-abroad program. “A lot of students come to Tulane because of the Jewish population — feeling like they’re supported, like a majority rather than a minority. And I think that’s definitely shifted.”Tulane isn’t alone. On other campuses,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">long-simmering tensions</a>&nbsp;are erupting in violence and shattering the sense of safety that makes colleges hubs of free discourse. Students on both sides are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/antisemitism-islamophobia-colleges-biden-israel-hamas-57e32457f9113a168cc21d16fa008a79">witnessing acts of hate</a>, leaving many fearing for their safety even as they walk to classrooms.Threats and clashes have sometimes come from within, including at Cornell, where a student is accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cornell-university-antisemitic-threats-jewish-students-a99394389d7a742412fa171eb8b57160">posting online threats against Jewish students</a>. A University of Massachusetts student was arrested after allegedly punching a Jewish student and spitting on an Israeli flag at a demonstration. At Stanford, an Arab Muslim student was hit by a car in a case being investigated as a hate crime.The unease is felt acutely at Tulane, where 43% of students are Jewish, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hillel.org/top-60-jewish-colleges/">highest percentage</a>&nbsp;among colleges that are not explicitly Jewish.“To see it on Tulane’s campus is definitely scary,” said Jacob Starr, a Jewish student from Massachusetts.Within the student Jewish community, there is a range of perspectives on the conflict. The latest war began with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-attack-military-war-a8f63b07641212f0de61861844e5e71e">an attack on Oct. 7</a>&nbsp;by Hamas militants who targeted towns, farming communities and a music festival near the Gaza border, killing more than 1,400 people. Israel has responded with weeks of attacks in Gaza, which have killed more than 10,800 people, according to the Hamas-run&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-health-ministry-health-death-toll-59470820308b31f1faf73c703400b033">Health Ministry in Gaza</a>&nbsp;— most of them Palestinian civilians.Emma Sackheim, a Jewish student from Los Angeles who attends Tulane's law school, said she grew up as a supporter of the Jewish state but now considers herself an opponent of Zionism. Sackheim says she knows students who oppose Israel’s policies “but don’t feel comfortable to publicly say anything.”“I was standing on the Palestinian side,” she said when asked about the Oct. 26 demonstration, which took place along a public New Orleans street that runs through campus.Still, she said Tulane is where she feels most comfortable as a Jew. "I know that I have so many options of community,” she said.On campuses around the U.S., students on both sides say they have been subjected to taunts and rhetoric that oppose their very existence since the invasion and the subsequent&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-humanitarian-pauses-b8fc613ffd8b9351c0dc37b90b6e10dd">Israeli assault on Hamas</a>&nbsp;in northern Gaza.They see it in campus rallies, on anonymous message boards frequented by college students, and on graffiti scrawled on dorms and buildings. In one case under police investigation as a possible hate crime, “Free Palestine” was found written this week on a window of Boston University's Hillel center.Colleges have been scrambling to restore a sense of security for Jewish and Arab students — and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">stressing messages of inclusion</a>&nbsp;for diverse student bodies. But untangling what’s protected as political speech and what crosses into threatening language can be a daunting task.Tulane's president, Michael Fitts, has described an increased police presence and other security measures on campus. In messages to the campus community, he has lamented the loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives and said the university was reaching out to Jewish and Muslim student groups and religious organizations.He has faced criticism from people on both sides seeking more forceful statements.Islam Elrabieey, for example, seeks condemnation of Israel's actions.“To condemn Hamas is a good thing,” said Elrabieey, a native of Egypt and a visiting scholar in Tulane’s Middle East and North African Studies program. “But at the same time, if you didn’t condemn Israel for committing war crimes, this is a double standard.”As places that encourage intellectual debate, it isn’t surprising that colleges have seen heated conflict, said Jonathan Fansmith, a senior vice president for the American Council on Education, an association of university presidents. But when different factions disagree about what crosses the line between free speech and abuse, it puts colleges in a difficult place, he said.“Everyone should be incredibly sympathetic to Jewish students who feel under threat, and the alarming rise in antisemitic actions is something college universities take very seriously,” Fansmith said. “But they have a requirement, a responsibility under the law as well, to balance the free speech rights of people who may disagree, who may have critiques that they find disagreeable or dislike. And finding that line is very, very difficult.”After&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-college-free-speech-543aff623d5f54ad6529fe598ae48271">facing criticism</a>&nbsp;for trying to remain too neutral on the war, Harvard University's president on Thursday condemned the phrase “from the river to the sea,” saying it has historical meanings that, to many, imply the eradication of Jews from Israel. Pro-Palestinian activists around the world chanted the phrase in the aftermath of the Hamas raid.At Tulane, Roth said some Jewish students have been rattled enough to make them think twice about visiting the Mintz Center, the headquarters for the Tulane Hillel organization.“I don’t feel completely safe, but I feel like we have no other choice but to embrace who we are in these times,” Roth said in an interview at the building. “I know a lot of my friends are nervous to wear their Star of David necklaces, to wear a kippah or even come into this building. But I think it’s critical that we do not let fear consume us.”Lea Jackson, a freshman from New Jersey who describes herself as a modern Orthodox Jew, said she is concerned supporters of a Palestinian state are nervous expressing their views because of the large numbers of Jewish students on campus.The Hamas raid may have made some people more reluctant to speak even as others become more outspoken, said Jackson, who said she recently spent a “gap year” in Israel and has friends and family there.“But it’s a lot harder to have a civil conversation,” Jackson said, “when emotions and tension are so high and so many people are so personally connected to this.”___

Clashes over Israel-Hamas shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City-area man has been charged in connection with a fatal Nov. 3, shooting in the area of 12th and White in Kansas City and other crimes, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Keith D. Adkins, 32, Grandview, faces felony charges of Murder 2nd Degree, Assault 1st Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Resisting Arrest, two counts of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree and five counts of Armed Criminal Action.

According to court records, Kansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of E. 13th Street on a reported shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers found a juvenile victim in the street near a Kia Sportage that had collided with a pole. 

The victim was transported to the hospital and died later; his death was ruled a homicide by the Jackson County Medical Examiner. 

A second victim was located behind a nearby residence. Video surveillance from the area showed the driver, later identified as Adkins, in a black Silverado leaning out of the driver's window and firing two shots at the Kia, which soon collided with the pole. 

Detectives tracked the truck and observed Adkins and female passenger.

The next day detectives located the black Silverado, which had been reported stolen. 

Later on Nov. 4, Adkins and the woman were identified as the driver and passenger in another stolen vehicle, a Hyundai. 

Officers pursued the stolen auto on Nov. 5, 2023. The Hyundai proceeded at high rates of speed and ignoring traffic controls, until it struck another vehicle. Adkins exited the vehicle and fled on foot until he was taken into custody. He is being held on&nbsp;a bond of $500,000 cash.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699452356540.png" alt="Adkins-photo Jackson CO." />
 <figcaption>Adkins-photo Jackson CO.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City-area man has been charged in connection with a fatal Nov. 3, shooting in the area of 12th and White in Kansas City and other crimes, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Keith D. Adkins, 32, Grandview, faces felony charges of Murder 2nd Degree, Assault 1st Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Resisting Arrest, two counts of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree and five counts of Armed Criminal Action.According to court records, Kansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of E. 13th Street on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a juvenile victim in the street near a Kia Sportage that had collided with a pole. The victim was transported to the hospital and died later; his death was ruled a homicide by the Jackson County Medical Examiner. A second victim was located behind a nearby residence. Video surveillance from the area showed the driver, later identified as Adkins, in a black Silverado leaning out of the driver's window and firing two shots at the Kia, which soon collided with the pole. Detectives tracked the truck and observed Adkins and female passenger.The next day detectives located the black Silverado, which had been reported stolen. Later on Nov. 4, Adkins and the woman were identified as the driver and passenger in another stolen vehicle, a Hyundai. Officers pursued the stolen auto on Nov. 5, 2023. The Hyundai proceeded at high rates of speed and ignoring traffic controls, until it struck another vehicle. Adkins exited the vehicle and fled on foot until he was taken into custody. He is being held on&nbsp;a bond of $500,000 cash.

KC-area man accused of deadly drive-by killing of juvenile

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to jail for admitting to sexual battery of women while working as a&nbsp;massage therapist.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Zachary Alan Sample, 33, Belle Plaine, pleaded&nbsp;as charged&nbsp;to four counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and agreed to a two-year jail sentence, according to the Sedgwick Count District attorney's office. Judge Tyler Roush followed the recommendation.

On May 23, 2022. police received a report from a 38-year-old woman that a male massage therapist had sexually assaulted her during a massage at an East Wichita massage establishment, according to Office Trevor Macy.

The suspect was identified as Zachary Sample who was an employee of the business at that time.

Two additional victims – a 29-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman – reported being sexually assaulted by Sample during the month of May.

After extensive follow-up by detectives, a warrant was issued for Sample’s arrest through the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Police located and arrested Sample on the warrant.

&nbsp;The massage establishment where the crimes were alleged to have happened&nbsp; cooperated with the investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659732152030.png" alt="Sample-photo Sedgwick County." />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to jail for admitting to sexual battery of women while working as a&nbsp;massage therapist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zachary Alan Sample, 33, Belle Plaine, pleaded&nbsp;as charged&nbsp;to four counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and agreed to a two-year jail sentence, according to the Sedgwick Count District attorney's office. Judge Tyler Roush followed the recommendation.On May 23, 2022. police received a report from a 38-year-old woman that a male massage therapist had sexually assaulted her during a massage at an East Wichita massage establishment, according to Office Trevor Macy.The suspect was identified as Zachary Sample who was an employee of the business at that time.Two additional victims – a 29-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman – reported being sexually assaulted by Sample during the month of May.After extensive follow-up by detectives, a warrant was issued for Sample’s arrest through the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Police located and arrested Sample on the warrant.&nbsp;The massage establishment where the crimes were alleged to have happened&nbsp; cooperated with the investigation.

Jail time after Kansas massage therapy clients reported him

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a traffic stop.

Just before 10:30p.m.&nbsp;Thursday an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle near U.S. 73 and Woodlawn Avenue in Atchison for an alleged traffic violation, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

 The driver of the vehicle later identified as 68-year-old Randall Gilliland of Atchison was found to be driving while suspended and subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Police arrested him on requested charges of driving while suspended, improper driving on laned highway, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Gilliland has eight previous felony convictions for burglary and drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Police in Atchison arrested him in July on drug and motor vehicle and parole violation allegations, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a traffic stop.Just before 10:30p.m.&nbsp;Thursday an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle near U.S. 73 and Woodlawn Avenue in Atchison for an alleged traffic violation, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The driver of the vehicle later identified as 68-year-old Randall Gilliland of Atchison was found to be driving while suspended and subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.Police arrested him on requested charges of driving while suspended, improper driving on laned highway, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;Gilliland has eight previous felony convictions for burglary and drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Police in Atchison arrested him in July on drug and motor vehicle and parole violation allegations, according to online jail records.

Kansas felon caught transporting meth

KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested the two suspects believed responsible for a series of bank robberies in Kansas last week. 

 Darnell M. Richmond, 56, Kansas City, Kansas, was taken into custody by detectives on Nov. 2. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; aggravated criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; possession of cocaine; two counts of theft; attempted theft; and possession of marijuana or THC. 

Richmond is being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.

On Nov. 8, officers took his accomplice, Kenton Marcus Williams, 45, Kansas City, Kansas into custody .

The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; attempted aggravated robbery; two counts of a criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; two counts of theft; and attempted theft. Williams is also being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.

Detectives believe that on Monday morning, October 30, Richmond robbed the Community First Bank at 650 Kansas Ave. after an unsuccessful attempt at the Bank of America branch located at 7809 State Ave. 

Then three days later, on Thursday afternoon, November 2 they believe he then returned to Community First where he left with an unspecified amount of money.

This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case/Robbery Unit and the FBI. If you have information related to this or any case, please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. For more information on the KCKPD and current crime statistics, visit <a href="http://kckpd.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vZt84ne-yK3f6AqVcLIPtivb8TYw-bt3OQBXiKp85QMCK52aJHoEIWaw" target="_blank">kckpd.org.</a>

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested the two suspects believed responsible for a series of bank robberies in Kansas last week. Darnell M. Richmond, 56, Kansas City, Kansas, was taken into custody by detectives on Nov. 2. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; aggravated criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; possession of cocaine; two counts of theft; attempted theft; and possession of marijuana or THC. Richmond is being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699455652925.png" alt="Williams photo Wyandotte Co." />
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 </figure>On Nov. 8, officers took his accomplice, Kenton Marcus Williams, 45, Kansas City, Kansas into custody .The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office has charged him with three counts of aggravated robbery; attempted aggravated robbery; two counts of a criminal threat; two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery; two counts of theft; and attempted theft. Williams is also being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond.Detectives believe that on Monday morning, October 30, Richmond robbed the Community First Bank at 650 Kansas Ave. after an unsuccessful attempt at the Bank of America branch located at 7809 State Ave. Then three days later, on Thursday afternoon, November 2 they believe he then returned to Community First where he left with an unspecified amount of money.This incident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case/Robbery Unit and the FBI. If you have information related to this or any case, please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. For more information on the KCKPD and current crime statistics, visit <a href="http://kckpd.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vZt84ne-yK3f6AqVcLIPtivb8TYw-bt3OQBXiKp85QMCK52aJHoEIWaw" target="_blank">kckpd.org.</a>

FBI helps make arrest in series of Kansas bank robberies

&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly crash and have made an arrest.

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of E. 23rd St N and Jackson in Wichita for an injury collision, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

First responders found two vehicles with extensive damage. A preliminary investigation revealed that an Acura MDX was northbound on Jackson and an eastbound Nissan Altima collided at 23rd Street collided.&nbsp;

The Nissan was occupied by&nbsp;28-year-old Nancy Lopez of Wichita and a 23-year-old woman from Wichita. 

Despite the lifesaving efforts of the Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County EMS, Lopez was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

The 23-year-old was admitted to a local area hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The two occupants who were inside the Acura suffered minor injuries, and the driver identified as a 16-year-old Wichita boy was arrested and&nbsp;booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake Center on requested charges of reckless 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Reckless Aggravated Battery, according to Gupilan.

Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.&nbsp; Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

This is the 31st traffic fatality for 2023 in Wichita, according to police.

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 </figure>&nbsp;SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly crash and have made an arrest.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of E. 23rd St N and Jackson in Wichita for an injury collision, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.First responders found two vehicles with extensive damage. A preliminary investigation revealed that an Acura MDX was northbound on Jackson and an eastbound Nissan Altima collided at 23rd Street collided.&nbsp;The Nissan was occupied by&nbsp;28-year-old Nancy Lopez of Wichita and a 23-year-old woman from Wichita. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County EMS, Lopez was pronounced deceased on the scene. The 23-year-old was admitted to a local area hospital where she remains in critical condition.The two occupants who were inside the Acura suffered minor injuries, and the driver identified as a 16-year-old Wichita boy was arrested and&nbsp;booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake Center on requested charges of reckless 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Reckless Aggravated Battery, according to Gupilan.Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.&nbsp; Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.This is the 31st traffic fatality for 2023 in Wichita, according to police.

Excessive speed: 16-year-old jailed after crash killed Kan. woman

WASHINGTON– Three individuals have been arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia. 

Commercial sex buyers allegedly included elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, attorneys, scientists and accountants, among others, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The following defendants have been charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to engage in illegal sexual activity:&nbsp;

Han Lee and Junmyung Lee were arrested Thursday morning and will appear in federal court in Boston later Thursday. James Lee was arrested in the Central District of California and will appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.&nbsp;

According to the charging documents, from at least July 2020, the defendants operated an interstate prostitution network with multiple brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, Mass., as well as in Fairfax and Tysons, Va.&nbsp;

It is alleged that the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states which they used to persuade, induce and entice women – primarily Asian women – to travel to Massachusetts and Virginia to engage in prostitution.&nbsp;

Specifically, the defendants allegedly rented high-end apartment complexes as brothel locations, which they furnished and regularly maintained. The monthly rent for the brothel locations were as high as $3,664. It is further alleged that the defendants coordinated the women’s airline travel and transportation and permitted women to stay overnight in the brothel locations so they did not have to find lodging elsewhere, therefore enticing women to participate in their prostitution network.&nbsp;

The defendants allegedly advertised their prostitution network primarily on two websites – bostontopten10.com and browneyesgirlsva.blog – which offered appointments with women in either greater Boston or eastern Virginia, respectively. Both websites purported to advertise nude Asian models for professional photography at upscale studios as a front for prostitution offered through appointments with women listed on their websites. The websites listed the height, weight and bust size of women available for appointments and depicted nude and/or semi-nude photographs of each. The women listed as available on the websites updated frequently, with updates to include “coming soon” or “open” to reflect an impending arrival of new women arriving in the area.&nbsp;

Each website allegedly described a verification process that interested sex buyers undertook to be eligible for appointment bookings– including requiring clients complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one.

It is further alleged that the defendants maintained local brothel phone numbers which they used to communicate with verified customers and schedule appointments via text message. In these text message exchanges, the defendants allegedly sent customers a “menu” of available options at the brothel, including the women and sexual services available and the hourly rate. Additionally, the defendants allegedly texted customers directions to the brothel’s location – a high-end apartments – where they engaged in commercial sex with the women.&nbsp;

According to the charging documents, the defendants charged sex buyers a premium price for appointments with the women advertised on their websites, which ranged from approximately $350 to upwards of $600 per hour depending on the services and were paid in cash. The defendants allegedly concealed the proceeds of the prostitution network through depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash proceeds into their personal bank accounts and peer-to-peer transfers. Additionally, it is alleged that the defendants regularly used hundreds of thousands of dollars of the cash proceeds from the prostitution business to purchase money orders (in values under an amount that would trigger reporting and identification requirements) to conceal the source of the funds. These money orders were then used to pay for rent and utilities at brothel locations in Massachusetts and Virginia.

Over the course of the investigation, a wide array of buyers were identified, including, but not limited to, politicians, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, lawyers, scientists and &nbsp;accountants.&nbsp;

The investigation into the involvement of sex buyers is active and ongoing.

WASHINGTON– Three individuals have been arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia. Commercial sex buyers allegedly included elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, attorneys, scientists and accountants, among others, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.The following defendants have been charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to engage in illegal sexual activity:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Han Lee, a/k/a “Hana,” 41, of Cambridge, Mass.;</li><li>James Lee, 68, of Torrance, Calif.; and</li><li>Junmyung Lee, 30, of Dedham, Mass.</li>
 </ul>Han Lee and Junmyung Lee were arrested Thursday morning and will appear in federal court in Boston later Thursday. James Lee was arrested in the Central District of California and will appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.&nbsp;According to the charging documents, from at least July 2020, the defendants operated an interstate prostitution network with multiple brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, Mass., as well as in Fairfax and Tysons, Va.&nbsp;It is alleged that the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states which they used to persuade, induce and entice women – primarily Asian women – to travel to Massachusetts and Virginia to engage in prostitution.&nbsp;Specifically, the defendants allegedly rented high-end apartment complexes as brothel locations, which they furnished and regularly maintained. The monthly rent for the brothel locations were as high as $3,664. It is further alleged that the defendants coordinated the women’s airline travel and transportation and permitted women to stay overnight in the brothel locations so they did not have to find lodging elsewhere, therefore enticing women to participate in their prostitution network.&nbsp;The defendants allegedly advertised their prostitution network primarily on two websites – bostontopten10.com and browneyesgirlsva.blog – which offered appointments with women in either greater Boston or eastern Virginia, respectively. Both websites purported to advertise nude Asian models for professional photography at upscale studios as a front for prostitution offered through appointments with women listed on their websites. The websites listed the height, weight and bust size of women available for appointments and depicted nude and/or semi-nude photographs of each. The women listed as available on the websites updated frequently, with updates to include “coming soon” or “open” to reflect an impending arrival of new women arriving in the area.&nbsp;Each website allegedly described a verification process that interested sex buyers undertook to be eligible for appointment bookings– including requiring clients complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one.It is further alleged that the defendants maintained local brothel phone numbers which they used to communicate with verified customers and schedule appointments via text message. In these text message exchanges, the defendants allegedly sent customers a “menu” of available options at the brothel, including the women and sexual services available and the hourly rate. Additionally, the defendants allegedly texted customers directions to the brothel’s location – a high-end apartments – where they engaged in commercial sex with the women.&nbsp;According to the charging documents, the defendants charged sex buyers a premium price for appointments with the women advertised on their websites, which ranged from approximately $350 to upwards of $600 per hour depending on the services and were paid in cash. The defendants allegedly concealed the proceeds of the prostitution network through depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash proceeds into their personal bank accounts and peer-to-peer transfers. Additionally, it is alleged that the defendants regularly used hundreds of thousands of dollars of the cash proceeds from the prostitution business to purchase money orders (in values under an amount that would trigger reporting and identification requirements) to conceal the source of the funds. These money orders were then used to pay for rent and utilities at brothel locations in Massachusetts and Virginia.Over the course of the investigation, a wide array of buyers were identified, including, but not limited to, politicians, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, lawyers, scientists and &nbsp;accountants.&nbsp;The investigation into the involvement of sex buyers is active and ongoing.

 High-end interstate prostitution network catered to elected officials

JOHNSON COUNTY —A jury this week found a Kansas teen guilty in the July 2022 death&nbsp; of 29-year-old Daniel Ward.

Kingston Blaze Kohlieber 15, Olathe, was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Criminal Use of a Weapon in Ward's death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

First responders found Ward with head trauma that police investigators determined was a gunshot wound.

Kohlieber was initially arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, according to the district attorney's office. He is scheduled for sentencing on December 8.

JOHNSON COUNTY —A jury this week found a Kansas teen guilty in the July 2022 death&nbsp; of 29-year-old Daniel Ward.Kingston Blaze Kohlieber 15, Olathe, was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Criminal Use of a Weapon in Ward's death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.First responders found Ward with head trauma that police investigators determined was a gunshot wound.Kohlieber was initially arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, according to the district attorney's office. He is scheduled for sentencing on December 8.

Jury: 15-year-old guilty in 2022 Kansas killing

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man who admitted sexually assaulting patients at a Kansas hospital is going to prison.

On Thursday, Judge Bruce Brown sentenced 28-year-old Miguel Rodela to 33-years in prison and Lifetime Post release and Registration for his convictions of&nbsp;&nbsp;Rape, 2 counts of Attempted Rape and 2 counts of Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In September Rodela entered a guilty plea to rape, attempted rape and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

&nbsp;Rodela, who was neither a patient nor a hospital employee, was arrested in the pre-dawn hours of June 15 after fighting with security guards.&nbsp;

A 76-year-old woman patient said she awoke around 1 a.m. that day to a man manipulating her catheter. She told police she assumed he was fixing it but noticing he was wearing no gloves or medical attire, she told him to find someone else to fix the catheter, according to the probable cause affidavit.

A nurse walked into the room, but when the man said he was a nursing student, the nurse left without questioning him. Soon after, the patient hit a call button to get the nurse to return and the man left. Security was summoned and the woman reported: “He violated me.”

A lawsuit against the hospital notes that Rodela was in the patient's room for more than 20 minutes.

Court records show a hospital security officer had just started checking surveillance video when he was alerted to another assault on the seventh floor. A nurse technician there found Rodela embracing an 82-year-old woman, his hands under the blankets. The patient said the man had kissed her on the mouth, according to the affidavit.

Soon after that, a security officer on the sixth floor spotted Rodela on top of a 47-year-old patient, lifting up her shirt. The patient had a traumatic brain injury that rendered her unable to speak and Rodela told a nurse he was her relative, although she was skeptical, according to the affidavit.

Under questioning, Rodela told police he had been drinking and having sexual fantasies about hospitalized patients. He said he entered the hospital through a door behind an employee, and that he came into contact with at least three patient. He said he rubbed and kissed them until they woke up, the affidavit said.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man who admitted sexually assaulting patients at a Kansas hospital is going to prison.On Thursday, Judge Bruce Brown sentenced 28-year-old Miguel Rodela to 33-years in prison and Lifetime Post release and Registration for his convictions of&nbsp;&nbsp;Rape, 2 counts of Attempted Rape and 2 counts of Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In September Rodela entered a guilty plea to rape, attempted rape and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;Rodela, who was neither a patient nor a hospital employee, was arrested in the pre-dawn hours of June 15 after fighting with security guards.&nbsp;A 76-year-old woman patient said she awoke around 1 a.m. that day to a man manipulating her catheter. She told police she assumed he was fixing it but noticing he was wearing no gloves or medical attire, she told him to find someone else to fix the catheter, according to the probable cause affidavit.A nurse walked into the room, but when the man said he was a nursing student, the nurse left without questioning him. Soon after, the patient hit a call button to get the nurse to return and the man left. Security was summoned and the woman reported: “He violated me.”A lawsuit against the hospital notes that Rodela was in the patient's room for more than 20 minutes.Court records show a hospital security officer had just started checking surveillance video when he was alerted to another assault on the seventh floor. A nurse technician there found Rodela embracing an 82-year-old woman, his hands under the blankets. The patient said the man had kissed her on the mouth, according to the affidavit.Soon after that, a security officer on the sixth floor spotted Rodela on top of a 47-year-old patient, lifting up her shirt. The patient had a traumatic brain injury that rendered her unable to speak and Rodela told a nurse he was her relative, although she was skeptical, according to the affidavit.Under questioning, Rodela told police he had been drinking and having sexual fantasies about hospitalized patients. He said he entered the hospital through a door behind an employee, and that he came into contact with at least three patient. He said he rubbed and kissed them until they woke up, the affidavit said.-The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Years in prison: Man sexually assaulted Kan. hospital patients

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.

Trenton Smith, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 11/08

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.Trenton Smith, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 11/08Recent 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 Nov. 9

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man accused of the Jessica's Law offense of Aggravated indecent Liberties; lewd fondling of a child under the age of 14 is out of custody after a two day jury trial in Pawnee County.

A jury made up of 6 men and 6 women deliberated for approximately two and a half hours Wednesday afternoon before returning a Not Guilty verdict for 33-year-old Joshua&nbsp; Bernal, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug Mcnett.

The alleged incident was reported to the Larned Police Department on August 29, 2022, and was additionally investigated by the Kansas Department of Children and Families. It was alleged to have occurred at a private residence in Larned during the Summer of 2022.

Bernal was arrested on October 14, 2022, without incident.&nbsp;

Following the reading of the verdict, District Judge Bruce Gatterman released Bernal from any further obligation to the Court.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man accused of the Jessica's Law offense of Aggravated indecent Liberties; lewd fondling of a child under the age of 14 is out of custody after a two day jury trial in Pawnee County.A jury made up of 6 men and 6 women deliberated for approximately two and a half hours Wednesday afternoon before returning a Not Guilty verdict for 33-year-old Joshua&nbsp; Bernal, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug Mcnett.The alleged incident was reported to the Larned Police Department on August 29, 2022, and was additionally investigated by the Kansas Department of Children and Families. It was alleged to have occurred at a private residence in Larned during the Summer of 2022.Bernal was arrested on October 14, 2022, without incident.&nbsp;Following the reading of the verdict, District Judge Bruce Gatterman released Bernal from any further obligation to the Court.

Jury: SW Kansas man not guilty of child sex crimes

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged domestic battery in Manhattan.

Just before 2a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for domestic battery involving a 56-year-old woman as the victim and a man she knew as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Police arrested 42-year-old Eric Fisher of Bucklin, Kansas on probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, and aggravated intimidation of a witness.

 Fisher was issued a total bond of $250,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Due to the nature of the crime reported (domestic) no additional information will be released.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged domestic battery in Manhattan.Just before 2a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for domestic battery involving a 56-year-old woman as the victim and a man she knew as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Police arrested 42-year-old Eric Fisher of Bucklin, Kansas on probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, and aggravated intimidation of a witness. Fisher was issued a total bond of $250,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Due to the nature of the crime reported (domestic) no additional information will be released.

SW Kansas man accused of domestic battery in Manhattan

WABAUNSEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another report of cattle theft in Kansas.

A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of those who stole more than a dozen calves and a cow from a rancher near Wamego, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.

The livestock was stolen from Dan Oeding approximately 5 miles southeast of Wamego on Oct. 10. Livestock missing include&nbsp;Black Angus or Wagyu calves, one red calf and one Black Angus cow.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Wabaunsee County Sheriff at 785-765-3323.

In August, Reno County Sheriff's Office said Circle H Cattle Company reported fifteen 400 to 500 pound calves stolen from the area of US 50 and Sterling Road, according to a social media report. The cattle went missing sometime between July 29, and August 6.

In mid-July, the Kansas Livestock Associated reported 17-head of 200-350 pound calves were stolen ten miles northeast of Atwood, according to a media release from the Rawlins County sheriff's office. The calves&nbsp; carried fresh brands of V arrow high on the right hip.

In April, the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department asked for the public's assistance in a case involving eighty 80 head of cattle missing from South of Hoxie, Kansas.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another report of cattle theft in Kansas.A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of those who stole more than a dozen calves and a cow from a rancher near Wamego, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.The livestock was stolen from Dan Oeding approximately 5 miles southeast of Wamego on Oct. 10. Livestock missing include&nbsp;Black Angus or Wagyu calves, one red calf and one Black Angus cow.Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Wabaunsee County Sheriff at 785-765-3323.In August, Reno County Sheriff's Office said Circle H Cattle Company reported fifteen 400 to 500 pound calves stolen from the area of US 50 and Sterling Road, according to a social media report. The cattle went missing sometime between July 29, and August 6.In mid-July, the Kansas Livestock Associated reported 17-head of 200-350 pound calves were stolen ten miles northeast of Atwood, according to a media release from the Rawlins County sheriff's office. The calves&nbsp; carried fresh brands of V arrow high on the right hip.In April, the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department asked for the public's assistance in a case involving eighty 80 head of cattle missing from South of Hoxie, Kansas.

More cattle thefts reported in Kansas 

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as 22-year-old Timothy&nbsp;Postley.

Just after 8:30p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to 900 E Armour iin Kansas City on a reported sound of gun shots, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.

Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle leaving the scene which was&nbsp; transporting the victim to an area hospital.&nbsp; Officers made contact with Postley at the hospital who appeared to be suffering from apparent gun shot wounds.

He died from his injuries, according to Carlisle.

Police are working to determine circumstances leading up to the homicide. Police have not reported an arrest.

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as 22-year-old Timothy&nbsp;Postley.Just after 8:30p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to 900 E Armour iin Kansas City on a reported sound of gun shots, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle leaving the scene which was&nbsp; transporting the victim to an area hospital.&nbsp; Officers made contact with Postley at the hospital who appeared to be suffering from apparent gun shot wounds.He died from his injuries, according to Carlisle.Police are working to determine circumstances leading up to the homicide. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police ID shooting victim who died after rushed to KC hospital

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a violent traffic stop.

On Nov. 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Mayetta for alleged erratic driving, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

When Perry exited the vehicle he allegedly pulled out a knife. The deputy arrested Perry. Prairie Band Pottawatomie Nation Police assisted with the incident. 

Perry is being held in the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement and driving under the influence.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a violent traffic stop.On Nov. 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Mayetta for alleged erratic driving, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.When Perry exited the vehicle he allegedly pulled out a knife. The deputy arrested Perry. Prairie Band Pottawatomie Nation Police assisted with the incident. Perry is being held in the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement and driving under the influence.

Sheriff: Kan. man pulled a knife on deputy during traffic stop

SEDGWICK COUNTY —On Monday&nbsp;members of the Maize Police Department were assisting the Wichita Police Department with a shoplifting call at Menard’s, 3630 N. Maize Road, that resulted in an Officer Involved Shooting where the suspect was shot, and a Maize Police Officer was injured. 

On Tuesday, Maize Police released a timeline to help clarify the events of the day.

13:44:10: Menards Loss Prevention (LP) called 9-1-1 to report a known shoplifter inside the store. The suspect was reported to have taken merchandise from the store without payment at least two known times in the past.

13:46:27: Suspect ran towards Maize Road – no loss – LP recovered merchandise.

13:47:08: Menards LP approached the suspect in the parking lot of the store.

13:48:13: Suspect walked towards the Auto Zone with Menards LP following at safe distance. Menards LP requested officers “trespass” the suspect from store (“trespass”= meaning, to provide documentation to the suspect that legally bars him from re-entering the store).

13:49:22: Suspect crossed Maize Road on foot. Maize PD Officer #1 saw the suspect and attempted to stop him on the west side of Maize Road. The suspect did not comply with the nofficer, concealed his hand inside his jacket, and walked east toward the Take 5 Oil Change.

Officer #1 followed the suspect in his patrol car. The suspect continued to disregard the officers’ orders to stop. The suspect walked south toward Club Carwash. The officer drove around to the east and south to attempt to intercept the suspect on the south side of the carwash.

13:52:01: Officer #1 lost visual of the suspect.

13:53:10: Officer #1 was directed by a citizen to a stormwater drain in the traffic way of the parking lot on the south side of Take 5 Oil Change. Officer #1 found the suspect hiding in the drain under a grated cover. 

13:53:27: Officer #1 confronted the suspect and ordered him out of the drain. The suspect did not comply and told Officer #1 that he had a gun which Officer #1 relayed to other incoming officers.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699403984533.png" alt="Photo Maize PD" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —On Monday&nbsp;members of the Maize Police Department were assisting the Wichita Police Department with a shoplifting call at Menard’s, 3630 N. Maize Road, that resulted in an Officer Involved Shooting where the suspect was shot, and a Maize Police Officer was injured. On Tuesday, Maize Police released a timeline to help clarify the events of the day.13:44:10: Menards Loss Prevention (LP) called 9-1-1 to report a known shoplifter inside the store. The suspect was reported to have taken merchandise from the store without payment at least two known times in the past.13:46:13: Menards LP confronted suspect.13:46:27: Suspect ran towards Maize Road – no loss – LP recovered merchandise.13:47:08: Menards LP approached the suspect in the parking lot of the store.13:48:13: Suspect walked towards the Auto Zone with Menards LP following at safe distance. Menards LP requested officers “trespass” the suspect from store (“trespass”= meaning, to provide documentation to the suspect that legally bars him from re-entering the store).13:49:22: Suspect crossed Maize Road on foot. Maize PD Officer #1 saw the suspect and attempted to stop him on the west side of Maize Road. The suspect did not comply with the nofficer, concealed his hand inside his jacket, and walked east toward the Take 5 Oil Change.Officer #1 followed the suspect in his patrol car. The suspect continued to disregard the officers’ orders to stop. The suspect walked south toward Club Carwash. The officer drove around to the east and south to attempt to intercept the suspect on the south side of the carwash.13:52:01: Officer #1 lost visual of the suspect.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699404162855.png" alt="Image Maize PD" />
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 </figure>13:53:10: Officer #1 was directed by a citizen to a stormwater drain in the traffic way of the parking lot on the south side of Take 5 Oil Change. Officer #1 found the suspect hiding in the drain under a grated cover. 13:53:27: Officer #1 confronted the suspect and ordered him out of the drain. The suspect did not comply and told Officer #1 that he had a gun which Officer #1 relayed to other incoming officers.13:53:47: Two additional Maize PD Officers arrived at the location. The suspect lifted the grate cover and stood up, exposing his upper torso to the officers, but did not climb out of the drain. Officer #1 ordered the suspect to show officers his hands, but the suspect again refused to comply. Additional orders were given to show his hands and he refused to comply. Maize PD Officer #2 approached the suspect from behind and grabbed for the suspect’s right hand, which the suspect had tucked inside his jacket, and grabbed the suspect around the left shoulder with his left hand. Officer #1 grabbed the back of the suspect’s jacket collar.13:53:56: Maize PD Officer #3 Officer ordered the suspect to show his hands. The suspect pulled his right hand out from under his jacket in a very quick and deliberate motion and pointed it towards Officer #3.13:53:59: Officer #3 fired two shots at the suspect. Officers #1 and #2 pulled the suspect from the drain to a seated position outside the drain with his legs still in the drain. Officer #2 retreated backwards and away from the suspect because he suffered a gunshot wound to a finger of his left hand.Maize Police Officers have been trained in tactical medicine and carry tactical medical kits. The officers immediately began rendering aid to the suspect and the officer on scene. As they were rendering aid, the suspect tells officers, “Let me die, I came out to die today.” The suspect was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and the officer was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.The Officer was treated and released. The suspect did not sustain life threatening injuries and will be released in the next few days. A pickup for arrest has been issued for the suspect for Aggravated Assault and Resist Arrest by the Wichita Police Department.The Maize Officer that was injured was a 51-year-old male with 29 years of law enforcement service. The other officer is a 39-year-old male with 7 years of law enforcement service. Both officers are currently on administrative leave.