COFFEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a business burglary have made an arrest.

On Monday, the Coffey County Sheriff's Office reported their work with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Osage County Sheriff's Office helped them to identify possible suspects involved in the Dec. 26, burglary at&nbsp; Waverly Lumber 109 West 4th in Waverly, Kansas, according to the sheriff's office.

More than an estimated 90% of the property taken has been recovered, including vehicles and trailers, power equipment, tools, and accessories.

Deputies had reported two work trucks, a trailer, various tools, electric wiring and custom doors had been stolen from the business.

The Coffey County Sheriff's Office deputies and investigators continue to develop leads in this investigation with the intention of apprehending and holding responsible all involved. 

Names of suspects will not be released until the conclusion of the investigation, as officers seek more information to provide the best prosecution possible.

COFFEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a business burglary have made an arrest.On Monday, the Coffey County Sheriff's Office reported their work with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Osage County Sheriff's Office helped them to identify possible suspects involved in the Dec. 26, burglary at&nbsp; Waverly Lumber 109 West 4th in Waverly, Kansas, according to the sheriff's office.More than an estimated 90% of the property taken has been recovered, including vehicles and trailers, power equipment, tools, and accessories.Deputies had reported two work trucks, a trailer, various tools, electric wiring and custom doors had been stolen from the business.The Coffey County Sheriff's Office deputies and investigators continue to develop leads in this investigation with the intention of apprehending and holding responsible all involved. Names of suspects will not be released until the conclusion of the investigation, as officers seek more information to provide the best prosecution possible.----------

Deputies make arrest in burglary at Kansas lumber yard 

KANSAS CITY (AP) —Gypsy Rose Blanchard said she has found a way to forgive her mother — and herself. But it has been a long journey from years of abuse and the darkest parts of her life splashed across tabloids to living in prison.

Blanchard, now 32, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gypsy-rose-blanchard-munchausen-mother-killed-b3a792e32b72eb13feed9a73df2065fd">paroled</a>&nbsp;last week from a Missouri women's prison. Her release came 8 1/2 years after she persuaded her boyfriend at the time to kill her abusive mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard — in a desperate bid to be free of her.

For years, her mother forced her to pretend that she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses.

“At first I was really angry with her, very confused. And I’m still confused," Blanchard told The Associated Press in a phone interview Tuesday. “But I understand that she had a lot of mental issues. And so I think that’s brought me to a place of forgiveness by just trying to understand where she was coming from. I don’t believe that she was evil.

"I know, that she was very sick,” she continued. This journey, Blanchard explained, also involved forgiving herself.

Dee Dee Blanchard had essentially kept her daughter prisoner and duped doctors into doing unnecessary procedures by telling them that her daughter's medical records had been lost in Hurricane Katrina. Gypsy Rose Blanchard's attorney said the mother had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder in which parents or caregivers seek sympathy through the exaggerated or made-up illnesses of their children.

The mother-daughter duo received charitable donations, and even a home near Springfield from Habitat for Humanity.

Forced to use a wheelchair and feeding tube, Gypsy felt trapped. She said her mother, who lied about Gypsy's age to make her seem younger, prevented her from having much of a relationship with her father — or with anyone else.

“I wish I could go back and tell my younger self, ‘Call your dad. Reach out for help with people because they will actually believe you,’" she said. "The main reason why I didn’t is because I really felt like nobody would believe me whenever I said that things just wasn’t right at home.”

When she turned 23, she supplied a knife to her boyfriend, and hid in a bathroom while he repeatedly stabbed her mother, according to the probable cause statement. Then Gypsy and Nicholas Godejohn, who she met on a Christian dating website, made their way by bus to Godejohn's home in Wisconsin, where they were arrested.

Godejohn is serving a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-406c475f13654a588dc300afc3c43236">life sentence</a>&nbsp;in Missouri while prosecutors cut Blanchard a deal because of the abuse she had endured.

Incarceration was “nothing but self-discovery,” she said. She made friends, earned her GED and overcame early shortcomings in her education that left her unable to do basic math. While behind bars, she even met and married someone who forged a relationship with Gypsy by writing to her on a whim.

"I was in a little cocoon. And now that I’m free, I’ve emerged as a butterfly,” she said.

She describes her husband Ryan Scott Anderson, a 37-year-old special education teacher from Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a “teddy bear." In the pre-dawn hours last Thursday, Anderson picked her up at the prison. They had planned to go to the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday; she dreamed she might even bump into superstar Taylor Swift as she cheered on her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce. Swift's music had been an inspiration to Blanchard.

But going to the game was deemed too much, too soon. Instead she headed to Louisiana and started to settle into post-prison life. Her father also lives in the state, and she said she is finally “getting to know him as an adult.”

“This is what I’ve been wanting for so long," she said. “But it’s an adjustment. But it’s a wonderful adjustment.” She added that given her childhood, it also is her "first taste of actual, real, full fledged freedom.”

This week, she is delighting in the little things. She used a Keurig coffee maker for the first time Tuesday. She played video games with her father using a virtual reality headset. She described both experiences as “amazing.”

She isn't sure yet what will come next and said she wants to give herself a little bit of time before she decides. Eventually, she wants to have children with her husband. But when is a question mark, as is possibilities for employment. The only jobs she has ever had were all in prison, where she took photos and helped out with janitorial tasks.

“Right now, I’m really not sure what my skill is," she said, "so I’m going to have to kind of discover that over time.”

As she adjusts, there has been a fresh round of media coverage. A Lifetime docuseries “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gypsyrose_a_blanchard/">and her own eBook, </a>“Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom” (Penguin Random House) are coming out this month.

Around the U.S. people learned about the bizarre case from the 2017 HBO documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest” and the 2019 Hulu miniseries “The Act."

While there have been many TV specials and interviews over the years, she steered clear of watching them, fearing it would be “emotionally traumatizing,” she said. This docuseries will be the first she has ever watched.

“I am at least putting myself out there to be a cautionary tale,” she said. "because I don’t want anyone to have to go through what I went through.”

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 <figcaption>Blanchard-photo MODOC</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —Gypsy Rose Blanchard said she has found a way to forgive her mother — and herself. But it has been a long journey from years of abuse and the darkest parts of her life splashed across tabloids to living in prison.Blanchard, now 32, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gypsy-rose-blanchard-munchausen-mother-killed-b3a792e32b72eb13feed9a73df2065fd">paroled</a>&nbsp;last week from a Missouri women's prison. Her release came 8 1/2 years after she persuaded her boyfriend at the time to kill her abusive mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard — in a desperate bid to be free of her.For years, her mother forced her to pretend that she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses.“At first I was really angry with her, very confused. And I’m still confused," Blanchard told The Associated Press in a phone interview Tuesday. “But I understand that she had a lot of mental issues. And so I think that’s brought me to a place of forgiveness by just trying to understand where she was coming from. I don’t believe that she was evil."I know, that she was very sick,” she continued. This journey, Blanchard explained, also involved forgiving herself.Dee Dee Blanchard had essentially kept her daughter prisoner and duped doctors into doing unnecessary procedures by telling them that her daughter's medical records had been lost in Hurricane Katrina. Gypsy Rose Blanchard's attorney said the mother had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder in which parents or caregivers seek sympathy through the exaggerated or made-up illnesses of their children.The mother-daughter duo received charitable donations, and even a home near Springfield from Habitat for Humanity.Forced to use a wheelchair and feeding tube, Gypsy felt trapped. She said her mother, who lied about Gypsy's age to make her seem younger, prevented her from having much of a relationship with her father — or with anyone else.“I wish I could go back and tell my younger self, ‘Call your dad. Reach out for help with people because they will actually believe you,’" she said. "The main reason why I didn’t is because I really felt like nobody would believe me whenever I said that things just wasn’t right at home.”When she turned 23, she supplied a knife to her boyfriend, and hid in a bathroom while he repeatedly stabbed her mother, according to the probable cause statement. Then Gypsy and Nicholas Godejohn, who she met on a Christian dating website, made their way by bus to Godejohn's home in Wisconsin, where they were arrested.Godejohn is serving a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-406c475f13654a588dc300afc3c43236">life sentence</a>&nbsp;in Missouri while prosecutors cut Blanchard a deal because of the abuse she had endured.Incarceration was “nothing but self-discovery,” she said. She made friends, earned her GED and overcame early shortcomings in her education that left her unable to do basic math. While behind bars, she even met and married someone who forged a relationship with Gypsy by writing to her on a whim."I was in a little cocoon. And now that I’m free, I’ve emerged as a butterfly,” she said.She describes her husband Ryan Scott Anderson, a 37-year-old special education teacher from Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a “teddy bear." In the pre-dawn hours last Thursday, Anderson picked her up at the prison. They had planned to go to the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday; she dreamed she might even bump into superstar Taylor Swift as she cheered on her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce. Swift's music had been an inspiration to Blanchard.But going to the game was deemed too much, too soon. Instead she headed to Louisiana and started to settle into post-prison life. Her father also lives in the state, and she said she is finally “getting to know him as an adult.”“This is what I’ve been wanting for so long," she said. “But it’s an adjustment. But it’s a wonderful adjustment.” She added that given her childhood, it also is her "first taste of actual, real, full fledged freedom.”This week, she is delighting in the little things. She used a Keurig coffee maker for the first time Tuesday. She played video games with her father using a virtual reality headset. She described both experiences as “amazing.”She isn't sure yet what will come next and said she wants to give herself a little bit of time before she decides. Eventually, she wants to have children with her husband. But when is a question mark, as is possibilities for employment. The only jobs she has ever had were all in prison, where she took photos and helped out with janitorial tasks.“Right now, I’m really not sure what my skill is," she said, "so I’m going to have to kind of discover that over time.”As she adjusts, there has been a fresh round of media coverage. A Lifetime docuseries “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gypsyrose_a_blanchard/">and her own eBook, </a>“Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom” (Penguin Random House) are coming out this month.Around the U.S. people learned about the bizarre case from the 2017 HBO documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest” and the 2019 Hulu miniseries “The Act."While there have been many TV specials and interviews over the years, she steered clear of watching them, fearing it would be “emotionally traumatizing,” she said. This docuseries will be the first she has ever watched.“I am at least putting myself out there to be a cautionary tale,” she said. "because I don’t want anyone to have to go through what I went through.”

Mo. woman is free and reflecting on prison term for conspiring to kill her abusive mother

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

On Dec. 3o, deputies executed a search warrant was executed at 2941 Thrasher Road in BrownCounty, according to Sheriff John Merchant.&nbsp;

Deputies arrested 65-year-old Kent Denton and 56-year-old Yvette Denton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of&nbsp; Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; B

Both were released on $5,000&nbsp;own recognizance bonds per Judge Weingart.

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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple on drug allegations.On Dec. 3o, deputies executed a search warrant was executed at 2941 Thrasher Road in BrownCounty, according to Sheriff John Merchant.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704142216147.png" alt="Denton-photo Brown Co." />
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 </figure>Deputies arrested 65-year-old Kent Denton and 56-year-old Yvette Denton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of&nbsp; Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; BBoth were released on $5,000&nbsp;own recognizance bonds per Judge Weingart.

Couple accused of meth possession at Kansas home

SHAWNEE COUNTY —A man injured in a 2-vehicle crash last month in Topeka has died.

On Monday, police reported&nbsp; 29-year-old Joshua P. Harmer, 29, of Topeka died on December 22, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

Just after 11:30 p.m. Dec. 20, police responded to an injury crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near SW 29th Street and SW Topeka Blvd. in Topeka.

First responders found the two vehicles had crashed. An ambulance transported the driver of motorcycle later identified as Harmer to a local hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries and he died.

The driver of the other involved vehicle was identified as Shana L. Estes, 36, of Topeka. It was determined that she had a warrant for her arrest and she was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on that warrant.&nbsp; Police have not indicated whether Estes faces additional charges in the case.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —A man injured in a 2-vehicle crash last month in Topeka has died.On Monday, police reported&nbsp; 29-year-old Joshua P. Harmer, 29, of Topeka died on December 22, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704285048561.png" alt="Police on the scene of the deadly crash -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>Just after 11:30 p.m. Dec. 20, police responded to an injury crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near SW 29th Street and SW Topeka Blvd. in Topeka.First responders found the two vehicles had crashed. An ambulance transported the driver of motorcycle later identified as Harmer to a local hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries and he died.The driver of the other involved vehicle was identified as Shana L. Estes, 36, of Topeka. It was determined that she had a warrant for her arrest and she was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on that warrant.&nbsp; Police have not indicated whether Estes faces additional charges in the case.

Motorcyclist injured in crash with wanted Kansas woman has died

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for a weekend incident in southwest Kansas.

Garden City, KS (January 1, 2024): A Garden City man was arrested Saturday morning in connection to an aggravated assault. Fray Membreno-Sanabria, 50, faces charges from the incident.

At 7:30 a.m Dec. 30, police were dispatched to the southeast part of Garden City for a disturbance, according to a media release.

When Officers arrived, they observed 50-year-old Fray Membreno-Sanabria with family members in front of their residence when Membreno-Sanabria shot a firearm into the driveway. 

Officers instructed Membreno-Sanabria to drop the weapon, and after several commands, Membreno-Sanabria dropped the firearm and was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation revealed that Membreno-Sanabria was allegedly intoxicated, and family members left the residence out of safety but later returned.

 Upon their return, Membreno-Sanabria allegedly pointed the firearm and threatened harm against the family members multiple times.

Membreno-Sanabria remains in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Threat, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.

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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for a weekend incident in southwest Kansas.Garden City, KS (January 1, 2024): A Garden City man was arrested Saturday morning in connection to an aggravated assault. Fray Membreno-Sanabria, 50, faces charges from the incident.At 7:30 a.m Dec. 30, police were dispatched to the southeast part of Garden City for a disturbance, according to a media release.When Officers arrived, they observed 50-year-old Fray Membreno-Sanabria with family members in front of their residence when Membreno-Sanabria shot a firearm into the driveway. Officers instructed Membreno-Sanabria to drop the weapon, and after several commands, Membreno-Sanabria dropped the firearm and was taken into custody without incident.The investigation revealed that Membreno-Sanabria was allegedly intoxicated, and family members left the residence out of safety but later returned. Upon their return, Membreno-Sanabria allegedly pointed the firearm and threatened harm against the family members multiple times.Membreno-Sanabria remains in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Threat, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.

Police: SW Kan. man threatens family with a firearm

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting at a house party and have made an arrest.

On Sunday, police arrested 18-year-old Marc Oliver on a warrant for requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;1st degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal discharge of a firearm and a probation violation, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

In the early morning on October 21, the Riley County Police Department Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting gunfire. When officers arrived on scene, they found 2 male victims with gunshot wounds. A 3rd male victim later arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound from the incident.&nbsp;

Within a week of the shooting, detectives arrested Cordarius Gowdy, 21; Damerius McGee, 18, both of Ogden and Christopher Stowers, 21, of Manhattan on probable cause offenses of attempted first-degree murder aggravated battery and one count of firing into an occupied dwelling.&nbsp;

Oliver was issued total bond of $1,000,000. All four suspects remain confined in the Riley County Jail.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting at a house party and have made an arrest.On Sunday, police arrested 18-year-old Marc Oliver on a warrant for requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;1st degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal discharge of a firearm and a probation violation, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.In the early morning on October 21, the Riley County Police Department Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting gunfire. When officers arrived on scene, they found 2 male victims with gunshot wounds. A 3rd male victim later arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound from the incident.&nbsp;Within a week of the shooting, detectives arrested Cordarius Gowdy, 21; Damerius McGee, 18, both of Ogden and Christopher Stowers, 21, of Manhattan on probable cause offenses of attempted first-degree murder aggravated battery and one count of firing into an occupied dwelling.&nbsp;Oliver was issued total bond of $1,000,000. All four suspects remain confined in the Riley County Jail.&nbsp;

Police arrest 4th suspect for Manhattan house party shooting

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.

Xavier Peoples, Failure to appear, arrested 12/28

Lisa Ewing, Transporting an open container, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 12/28

Lacy Green, Failure to appear, arrested 12/29

Vanda Vereen, Transporting an open container, Driving under the influence of Drugs/Alcohol, arrested 12/29

Thomas Carter, Probation violation, arrested 12/29

Tucker Brunner, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 12/30

Malcom Hiram, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Felony, arrested 12/30

Lori Chesney-Drewey, Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, arrested 12/30

Tyler Roberts, Domestic battery, arrested 12/30

Chad Bennett, Diversion violation (Two counts), arrested 12/30

Shannon Smelley, Interference with LEO, Theft &gt;$1,500 &lt; $25,000 pocket picking, arrested 12/31

Manix Jonathan, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 12/31

Jeffrey Clark, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 01/01

Meagin Woods, Failure to appear, arrested 01/01

Marquez Thomas, Battery, Criminal restraint, arrested 01/01

Crystal Anderson, Outside warrant, arrested 01/02

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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704214464791.jpeg" alt="Sarah Swan-Swenson, Theft by deception: Value $1,500 to $25,000, Forgery: Making or altering a written instrument, arrested 12/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704214700077.jpeg" alt="Edgar Espino Mejia, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Obstructing legal process in felony case, Arrest by LEO: Warrant arrest, arrested 12/31" />
 <figcaption>Edgar Espino Mejia, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Obstructing legal process in felony case, Arrest by LEO: Warrant arrest, arrested 12/31</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Xavier Peoples, Failure to appear, arrested 12/28Lisa Ewing, Transporting an open container, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 12/28Lacy Green, Failure to appear, arrested 12/29Vanda Vereen, Transporting an open container, Driving under the influence of Drugs/Alcohol, arrested 12/29Thomas Carter, Probation violation, arrested 12/29Tucker Brunner, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 12/30Malcom Hiram, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Felony, arrested 12/30Lori Chesney-Drewey, Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, arrested 12/30Tyler Roberts, Domestic battery, arrested 12/30Chad Bennett, Diversion violation (Two counts), arrested 12/30Shannon Smelley, Interference with LEO, Theft &gt;$1,500 &lt; $25,000 pocket picking, arrested 12/31Manix Jonathan, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 12/31Jeffrey Clark, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 01/01Meagin Woods, Failure to appear, arrested 01/01Marquez Thomas, Battery, Criminal restraint, arrested 01/01Crystal Anderson, Outside warrant, arrested 01/02Recent 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 Dec 29 - Jan.2

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on alleged sex crimes.

On New Year's Day, police arrested 21-year-old Joseph J. Gill, 21, Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Gill was jailed on $500,000 bond on a District Court warrant for rape and aggravated sexual battery.&nbsp; The arrest is in connection to a police investigation that began on October 25, 2020 focusing on a case involving a female victim.

He was also accused in a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in court.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on alleged sex crimes.On New Year's Day, police arrested 21-year-old Joseph J. Gill, 21, Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Gill was jailed on $500,000 bond on a District Court warrant for rape and aggravated sexual battery.&nbsp; The arrest is in connection to a police investigation that began on October 25, 2020 focusing on a case involving a female victim.He was also accused in a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear in court.

Kansas man arrested for rape case reported in 2020

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.

Just before&nbsp;9:30p.m. Dec. 29, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a black, Hyundai Sonata on U.S. 75 just south of 142nd Road for traffic violations, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

&nbsp; During the traffic stop, the deputy conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, which revealed drug paraphernalia, hallucinogenic drugs, cocaine and an open container of alcohol.

The deputy arrested the driver, 31-year-old Ian Jameel Norvell Black of Topeka, on requested charge Possession of cocaine, Possession of hallucinogenic drugs, Possession of drug paraphernalia,&nbsp;Transporting an open container,Violation of restrictions on driver’s license, Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle and Improper driving on laned roadway.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1704055615779.png" alt="Black photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.Just before&nbsp;9:30p.m. Dec. 29, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a black, Hyundai Sonata on U.S. 75 just south of 142nd Road for traffic violations, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp; During the traffic stop, the deputy conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, which revealed drug paraphernalia, hallucinogenic drugs, cocaine and an open container of alcohol.The deputy arrested the driver, 31-year-old Ian Jameel Norvell Black of Topeka, on requested charge Possession of cocaine, Possession of hallucinogenic drugs, Possession of drug paraphernalia,&nbsp;Transporting an open container,Violation of restrictions on driver’s license, Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle and Improper driving on laned roadway.

Kan. man caught driving with cocaine, open container of alcohol

COLORADO SPRINGS (AP)—A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/colorado-mother-sought-children-killed-fbi-f80c549b1a4ac758c2e4cfef4f3dfd55">were found dead on Dec. 19</a>&nbsp;when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.

Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.

Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.

Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.

Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.

When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.

The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.

The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.

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 </figure>COLORADO SPRINGS (AP)—A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third was arrested Saturday in the United Kingdom, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.Kimberlee Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/colorado-mother-sought-children-killed-fbi-f80c549b1a4ac758c2e4cfef4f3dfd55">were found dead on Dec. 19</a>&nbsp;when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Police later said the report turned out to be unfounded.Singler, 35, initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant Tuesday on charges of murder and attempted murder, among other allegations.Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, said Cronin.Authorities did not provide further details on the overseas arrest, but said they are working with multiple law enforcement agencies.Attempts to reach Singler for comment through phone numbers listed for her were unsuccessful. Cronin said he didn't know if she has an attorney.When police first responded to Singler’s home, they found her with minor injuries, the two children’s bodies and Singler’s 11-year-old daughter hurt. At first, Singler was treated as a burglary victim, said Cronin.The injured girl was hospitalized for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs, said Cronin.The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.___

Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children arrested 

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop in Johnson County.

Last week, a nightshift officer was patrolling around midnight when he observed a suspicious vehicle leaving an apartment complex in Lenexa at a high rate of speed. 

The vehicle committed a traffic violation and the officer attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle took off but was no match for the dispatchers who followed it using traffic cameras. 

Dispatchers kept officers updated on the vehicle route, and one of Lenexa K9 officer positioned his vehicle to intercept the suspects. Using the Grappler Police Bumper, the officer brought the fleeing car to a stop.

Police arrested three suspects, including 2 juveniles. Inside the car was a loaded AK47 pistol and a stolen Glock handgun with a high-capacity drum magazine. 

All 3 suspects have since been charged by the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop in Johnson County.Last week, a nightshift officer was patrolling around midnight when he observed a suspicious vehicle leaving an apartment complex in Lenexa at a high rate of speed. The vehicle committed a traffic violation and the officer attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle took off but was no match for the dispatchers who followed it using traffic cameras. Dispatchers kept officers updated on the vehicle route, and one of Lenexa K9 officer positioned his vehicle to intercept the suspects. Using the Grappler Police Bumper, the officer brought the fleeing car to a stop.Police arrested three suspects, including 2 juveniles. Inside the car was a loaded AK47 pistol and a stolen Glock handgun with a high-capacity drum magazine. All 3 suspects have since been charged by the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.&nbsp;

Kan. juvenile suspects had loaded AK47 pistol, stolen Glock handgun

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

Spiehs raises constitutional issues after banned from district property

TOPEKA — A critic of now-rescinded COVID-19 mask mandates filed a federal lawsuit against the Lawrence public school district superintendent and school board members to challenge constitutionality of his banishment from district property and a prohibition against his in-person commentary at district board meetings.

Stilwell attorney Linus Baker raised First and 14th amendment arguments in a filing in U.S. District Court on behalf of Justin Spiehs, an unsuccessful candidate for Douglas County Commission. Baker asserted in the court document Spiehs’ speech rights were violated because Lawrence school district officials opposed his political views. The attorney said Spiehs’ right to equal protection under the Constitution was violated because other people with similar views weren’t comparably punished by district officials.

“Those restrictions are not reasonable,” Baker said. “If the government opens a forum for discussion, it cannot undermine that discussion by excluding otherwise relevant speech.”

Spiehs, who resides in Johnson County, filed a separate lawsuit alleging freedom of speech infractions against the Lawrence City Commission in November.

In both cases, Spiehs urged the federal court to award him unspecified damages as well as issue orders providing him the right to speak freely at school or city meetings in Lawrence.

Spiehs began to draw attention to himself in Lawrence and Topeka while objecting to public health orders associated with emergence of the pandemic and rapidly escalating infections and fatalities. The death of 10,200 Kansans has been linked to COVID-19.

Spiehs regularly picketed Lawrence school district headquarters. In 2021, he was banned from the district’s property. He delivered obscenity-laced testimony about the pandemic during a meeting of the Kansas Legislature at the Capitol. He was arrested in Lawrence on suspicion of aggravated assault for allegedly threatening people with a sign post during a vaccine clinic for children. He was convicted of two misdemeanors and placed on probation for one year.

He was forbidden from offering in-person public comment at Lawrence school board meetings, but allowed to address the board in writing or through a video or telephone conferencing system. In 2022, he was denied access to the Webex communication system for 90 days after violating school board rules.

Baker described his client as&nbsp;a community activist willing to speak about matters “government does not like to hear in ways that might be considered shocking, rudely truthful, earthy or even crass.”

In terms of the school district lawsuit, Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis wasn’t available to comment Wednesday. The lawsuit says Lewis affirmed in a Dec. 6 email that Spiehs remained banned from Lawrence school district property.

Lewis indicated the exclusion was tied to issuance by Lawrence police of a “no trespass” directive against Spiehs in October 2021. Spiehs came to attention of police by declining to wear a mask at a Lawrence High School event. His lawyer said masks exacerbated Spiehs’ medical condition. Spiehs has a doctorate in human development and a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy.

“A remnant of the masking psychosis from the COVID-19 paranoia is on full display in this lawsuit,” Baker said. “As a result of Dr. Spiehs’ protests and that one-time occurrence, the defendant Lewis has diagnosed Dr.&nbsp;Spiehs with a critical-analysis leprosy — one that must be forever quarantined.”

Baker said Lewis decided “from his&nbsp;righteous governmental altar, and with the full approval of the government board members, that Dr. Spiehs shalt not step foot on USD 497 property ever again.” The decision should be viewed as a retaliatory campaign to deter Spiehs from making comments in public considered negative or embarrassing to school district staff or students, he said.

Baker claimed there was no school board policy in 2021 or 2022 limiting the scope of a person’s remarks at school board meetings.

“The&nbsp;government defendants cannot prohibit future expressive activity by Dr. Spiehs as a result of some purported past unlawful conduct,” Baker said. “This is raw retaliatory censorship.”

In the lawsuit against the Lawrence City Commission, Baker said Spiehs was repeatedly removed from the commission’s public comment sessions based on determinations by the mayor that his statements weren’t germane to city business. In one exchange, Spiehs called the mayor a Nazi.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703887746326.png" alt=" Justin Spiehs filed a federal lawsuit alleging constitutional violations by the Lawrence public school superintendent and school board members for banning him from district property and limiting his speech rights at school board meetings. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Justin Spiehs filed a federal lawsuit alleging constitutional violations by the Lawrence public school superintendent and school board members for banning him from district property and limiting his speech rights at school board meetings. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a><h2>Spiehs raises constitutional issues after banned from district property</h2>TOPEKA — A critic of now-rescinded COVID-19 mask mandates filed a federal lawsuit against the Lawrence public school district superintendent and school board members to challenge constitutionality of his banishment from district property and a prohibition against his in-person commentary at district board meetings.Stilwell attorney Linus Baker raised First and 14th amendment arguments in a filing in U.S. District Court on behalf of Justin Spiehs, an unsuccessful candidate for Douglas County Commission. Baker asserted in the court document Spiehs’ speech rights were violated because Lawrence school district officials opposed his political views. The attorney said Spiehs’ right to equal protection under the Constitution was violated because other people with similar views weren’t comparably punished by district officials.“Those restrictions are not reasonable,” Baker said. “If the government opens a forum for discussion, it cannot undermine that discussion by excluding otherwise relevant speech.”Spiehs, who resides in Johnson County, filed a separate lawsuit alleging freedom of speech infractions against the Lawrence City Commission in November.In both cases, Spiehs urged the federal court to award him unspecified damages as well as issue orders providing him the right to speak freely at school or city meetings in Lawrence.Spiehs began to draw attention to himself in Lawrence and Topeka while objecting to public health orders associated with emergence of the pandemic and rapidly escalating infections and fatalities. The death of 10,200 Kansans has been linked to COVID-19.Spiehs regularly picketed Lawrence school district headquarters. In 2021, he was banned from the district’s property. He delivered obscenity-laced testimony about the pandemic during a meeting of the Kansas Legislature at the Capitol. He was arrested in Lawrence on suspicion of aggravated assault for allegedly threatening people with a sign post during a vaccine clinic for children. He was convicted of two misdemeanors and placed on probation for one year.He was forbidden from offering in-person public comment at Lawrence school board meetings, but allowed to address the board in writing or through a video or telephone conferencing system. In 2022, he was denied access to the Webex communication system for 90 days after violating school board rules.Baker described his client as&nbsp;a community activist willing to speak about matters “government does not like to hear in ways that might be considered shocking, rudely truthful, earthy or even crass.”In terms of the school district lawsuit, Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis wasn’t available to comment Wednesday. The lawsuit says Lewis affirmed in a Dec. 6 email that Spiehs remained banned from Lawrence school district property.Lewis indicated the exclusion was tied to issuance by Lawrence police of a “no trespass” directive against Spiehs in October 2021. Spiehs came to attention of police by declining to wear a mask at a Lawrence High School event. His lawyer said masks exacerbated Spiehs’ medical condition. Spiehs has a doctorate in human development and a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy.“A remnant of the masking psychosis from the COVID-19 paranoia is on full display in this lawsuit,” Baker said. “As a result of Dr. Spiehs’ protests and that one-time occurrence, the defendant Lewis has diagnosed Dr.&nbsp;Spiehs with a critical-analysis leprosy — one that must be forever quarantined.”Baker said Lewis decided “from his&nbsp;righteous governmental altar, and with the full approval of the government board members, that Dr. Spiehs shalt not step foot on USD 497 property ever again.” The decision should be viewed as a retaliatory campaign to deter Spiehs from making comments in public considered negative or embarrassing to school district staff or students, he said.Baker claimed there was no school board policy in 2021 or 2022 limiting the scope of a person’s remarks at school board meetings.“The&nbsp;government defendants cannot prohibit future expressive activity by Dr. Spiehs as a result of some purported past unlawful conduct,” Baker said. “This is raw retaliatory censorship.”In the lawsuit against the Lawrence City Commission, Baker said Spiehs was repeatedly removed from the commission’s public comment sessions based on determinations by the mayor that his statements weren’t germane to city business. In one exchange, Spiehs called the mayor a Nazi.

Critic of masks alleges ‘righteous governmental altar’ in lawsuit against Lawrence schools

SHAWNEE COUNTY,– Sheriff Brian C. Hill announces a 27-year-old male was arrested and facing multiple charges including, possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine, following a suspicious vehicle investigation Saturday evening.

Shortly after 9:30p.m. Dec. 23, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office investigated a suspicious vehicle in the 3600 block of South West 21st Street, according to Lt. Scott Wanamaker.

During the investigation the Deputy learned that the vehicle, a white 2013 Buick Enclave was reported stolen through the Topeka Police Department. Deputies also found illegal narcotics.

They arrested 27-year-old Dylan K. Dow of Topeka.&nbsp; He remains jailed without bond on requested charges of possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parking/standing/or stopping in a prohibited area.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for battery, theft,&nbsp; burglary, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and flee or attempt to elude law enforcement.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY,– Sheriff Brian C. Hill announces a 27-year-old male was arrested and facing multiple charges including, possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine, following a suspicious vehicle investigation Saturday evening.Shortly after 9:30p.m. Dec. 23, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office investigated a suspicious vehicle in the 3600 block of South West 21st Street, according to Lt. Scott Wanamaker.During the investigation the Deputy learned that the vehicle, a white 2013 Buick Enclave was reported stolen through the Topeka Police Department. Deputies also found illegal narcotics.They arrested 27-year-old Dylan K. Dow of Topeka.&nbsp; He remains jailed without bond on requested charges of possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parking/standing/or stopping in a prohibited area.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for battery, theft,&nbsp; burglary, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and flee or attempt to elude law enforcement.

Kansas felon on parole caught with reported stolen SUV

DENVER (AP) — Police were still searching Friday for a Colorado woman suspected of killing her two young children and wounding a third after police initially responded to a report of a burglary in their home.

Kimberlee Singler, 35, was cooperative at first with police investigating the Dec. 19 deaths but then went missing as the probe, which eventually determined the burglary report was unfounded, continued, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.

Police were able to present evidence to obtain a warrant for Singler's arrest on Tuesday but police believe she had already disappeared by then, Cronin said.

Singler, who was not under surveillance, was last seen on Saturday in Colorado Springs, he said.

“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin said.

The children's deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.

Rex Harris, a lawyer for the ex-husband, did not immediately return a telephone call or email.

Police said they answered a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 and found the bodies of Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.

Singler and her 11-year-old daughter were also injured and taken to hospitals for treatment.

Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs and is not with her mother, Cronin said. Singler's injuries were minor, he said.

He declined to say whether Singler herself had reported the burglary.

The FBI is assisting in the search for Singler at the request of police, Vikki Migoya, a spokesperson for the agency's Denver office, said Thursday.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Police were still searching Friday for a Colorado woman suspected of killing her two young children and wounding a third after police initially responded to a report of a burglary in their home.Kimberlee Singler, 35, was cooperative at first with police investigating the Dec. 19 deaths but then went missing as the probe, which eventually determined the burglary report was unfounded, continued, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.Police were able to present evidence to obtain a warrant for Singler's arrest on Tuesday but police believe she had already disappeared by then, Cronin said.Singler, who was not under surveillance, was last seen on Saturday in Colorado Springs, he said.“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin said.The children's deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.Rex Harris, a lawyer for the ex-husband, did not immediately return a telephone call or email.Police said they answered a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 and found the bodies of Singler's 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.Singler and her 11-year-old daughter were also injured and taken to hospitals for treatment.Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs and is not with her mother, Cronin said. Singler's injuries were minor, he said.He declined to say whether Singler herself had reported the burglary.The FBI is assisting in the search for Singler at the request of police, Vikki Migoya, a spokesperson for the agency's Denver office, said Thursday._____

Police search for Colorado mother suspected of killing her 2 children

COFFEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business burglary.

On Dec. 26, Waverly Lumber, 109 West 4th in Waverly reported two work trucks, a trailer, various tools, electric wiring and custom doors had been stolen from the business, according to a media release from&nbsp;Coffey County Sheriff.

Officials have not released suspect information or reported an arrest.

COFFEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business burglary.On Dec. 26, Waverly Lumber, 109 West 4th in Waverly reported two work trucks, a trailer, various tools, electric wiring and custom doors had been stolen from the business, according to a media release from&nbsp;Coffey County Sheriff.Officials have not released suspect information or reported an arrest.

Sheriff: Trucks, trailer and more taken from Kansas lumber yard

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple allegations after an arrest.

Just after 10a.m. Thursday, police arrested 42-year-old David Huffman of Ogden, in the 200 block of North Walnut Street in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Huffman was jailed on a Riley County District Court warrant for identity theft specifically to defraud or receive benefits, theft of property or services, forgery through distributing or issuing a written instrument, making false information, theft by deception, forgery via making or altering a written instrument, and giving a worthless check. Huffman was issued a total bond of $40,000.

Huffman has previous convictions for making a false writing, burglary and drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

He is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple allegations after an arrest.Just after 10a.m. Thursday, police arrested 42-year-old David Huffman of Ogden, in the 200 block of North Walnut Street in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Huffman was jailed on a Riley County District Court warrant for identity theft specifically to defraud or receive benefits, theft of property or services, forgery through distributing or issuing a written instrument, making false information, theft by deception, forgery via making or altering a written instrument, and giving a worthless check. Huffman was issued a total bond of $40,000.Huffman has previous convictions for making a false writing, burglary and drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.He is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: Kansas felon accused of new financial crimes

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a high-speed chase and crash that injured a teen.

Just before 11:30a.m. Thursday, police investigators were monitoring a residence in Wichita for a felony shooting suspect, according to Police spokesman Andrew Ford.

Officers observed a man get into a vehicle and drive away. Officers followed and attempted to pull the vehicle over. The driver fled from the traffic stop that prompted a pursuit. During the chase, the suspect vehicle crashed and ran from the car.&nbsp;

Police took him into custody. However, the man was not the felony shooting suspect they hoped to arrest, according to Ford. Police are not sure why the driver fled. He had no warrants for arrest. Police continue to investigate and are holding him on a requested charge of flee and elude. The 13-year-old was treated for non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the suspect in custody.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a high-speed chase and crash that injured a teen.Just before 11:30a.m. Thursday, police investigators were monitoring a residence in Wichita for a felony shooting suspect, according to Police spokesman Andrew Ford.Officers observed a man get into a vehicle and drive away. Officers followed and attempted to pull the vehicle over. The driver fled from the traffic stop that prompted a pursuit. During the chase, the suspect vehicle crashed and ran from the car.&nbsp;Police took him into custody. However, the man was not the felony shooting suspect they hoped to arrest, according to Ford. Police are not sure why the driver fled. He had no warrants for arrest. Police continue to investigate and are holding him on a requested charge of flee and elude. The 13-year-old was treated for non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the suspect in custody.

Driver in custody, 13-year-old injured after Kan. chase and crash

SPRINGFIELD (AP) —<a href="https://apnews.com/e795ae26127748f2802aa74f938d0536">Gypsy Rose Blanchard</a>, the Missouri woman who persuaded an online boyfriend to kill her mother after she had forced her to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses, was released Thursday from prison on parole.

Blanchard was released early in the day from the Chillicothe Correctional Center, said Karen Pojmann, a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Corrections. Blanchard was granted parole after serving 85% of her original sentence, Pojmann said.

Blanchard's case sparked national tabloid interest after reports emerged that her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, who was slain in 2015, had essentially kept her daughter prisoner, forcing her to use a wheelchair and feeding tube.

It turned out that Gypsy Blanchard, now 32, was perfectly healthy, not developmentally delayed as her friends had always believed. Her mother had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder in which parents or caregivers seek sympathy through the exaggerated or made-up illnesses of their children, said her trial attorney, Michael Stanfield.

“People were constantly telling Dee Dee what a wonderful mother she was, and Dee Dee was getting all of this attention,” he said.

Through the ruse, the mother and daughter met country star Miranda Lambert and received charitable donations, a trip to Disney World and even a home near Springfield from Habitat for Humanity.

Stanfield said Gypsy Blanchard's mother was able to dupe doctors by telling them her daughter's medical records had been lost in Hurricane Katrina. If they asked too many questions, she just found a new physician, shaving the girl's head to back up her story. Among the unnecessary procedures Gypsy Blanchard underwent was the removal of her salivary glands. Her mother convinced doctors it was necessary by using topical anesthetic to cause drooling.

Gypsy Blanchard, who had little schooling or contact with anyone but her mother, also was misled, especially when she was younger, Stanfield said.

“The doctors seem to confirm everything that you’re being told. The outside world is telling you that your mother is a wonderful, loving, caring person. What other idea can you have?” Stanfield said.

But then the abuse became more physical, Stanfield said. Gypsy testified that her mother beat her and chained her to a bed. Slowly, Gypsy also was beginning to understand that she wasn’t as sick as her mom said.

“I wanted to be free of her hold on me,” Gypsy testified at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-33d132f8495c4444aed3a4094444a06e">the 2018 trial of her former boyfriend,</a>&nbsp;Nicholas Godejohn of Big Bend, Wisconsin, who is serving a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-406c475f13654a588dc300afc3c43236">life sentence</a>&nbsp;in the killing. She went on to add: “I talked him into it.”

When she took the stand at his trial, prosecutors already had cut her a deal because of the abuse she had endured. In exchange for pleading guilty in 2016 to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e795ae26127748f2802aa74f938d0536">second-degree murder</a>, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The first-degree murder charge she initially faced would have meant a life term.

“Nick was so in love with her and so obsessed with her that he would do anything,” Godejohn’s trial attorney Dewayne Perry argued in court, saying his client has autism and was manipulated.

Prosecutors, however,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-0ef7b4ba5c274c9490258c44f6fe4c02">argued that he was motivated by sex</a>&nbsp;and a desire to be with Gypsy Blanchard, whom he met on a Christian dating website.

According to the probable cause statement, Gypsy Blanchard supplied the knife and hid in a bathroom while Godejohn repeatedly stabbed her mother. The two ultimately made their way by bus to Wisconsin, where they were arrested.

“Things are not always as they appear,” said Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-0ef7b4ba5c274c9490258c44f6fe4c02">as the strange revelations began to emerge</a>.

Even Gypsy's age was a lie. Her mother had said she was younger to make it easier to perpetuate the fraud, and got away with it because Gypsy was so small: just 4 feet, 11 inches (150 centimeters) tall.

Law enforcement was initially so confused that the original court documents listed three different ages for her, with the youngest being 19. She was 23.

Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson described it as “one of the most extraordinary and unusual cases we have seen.”

Stanfield recalled that the first time he met Gypsy, she got out of breath walking the 75 yards (69 meters) from the elevator to the room where he talked to her. He described her as malnourished and physically frail.

“I can honestly say I’ve rarely had a client who looks exceedingly better after doing a fairly long prison sentence," Stanfield said. "Prison is generally not a place where you become happy and healthy. And I say that because, to me, that’s kind of the evidence to the rest of the world as to just how bad what Gypsy was going through really was.”

Gypsy Blanchard later said it wasn’t until her arrest that she realized how healthy she was. But it took time. Eventually, she got married while behind bars to Ryan Scott Anderson, now 37, of Saint Charles, Louisiana.

The bizarre case was the subject of the 2017 HBO documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest,” the 2019 Hulu miniseries “The Act" and an upcoming Lifetime docuseries “The Prison Confession of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.” Daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw interviewed her from prison. The novel “Darling Rose Gold" draws upon the story for its premise and Blanchard's own account, “Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom” is set for publication next month.

Amid the media storm, Pojmann, of the corrections department, said no in-person coverage of her release was allowed “in the interest of protecting safety, security and privacy.”

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 <figcaption>Blanchard -photo MODOC</figcaption>
 </figure>SPRINGFIELD (AP) —<a href="https://apnews.com/e795ae26127748f2802aa74f938d0536">Gypsy Rose Blanchard</a>, the Missouri woman who persuaded an online boyfriend to kill her mother after she had forced her to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses, was released Thursday from prison on parole.Blanchard was released early in the day from the Chillicothe Correctional Center, said Karen Pojmann, a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Corrections. Blanchard was granted parole after serving 85% of her original sentence, Pojmann said.Blanchard's case sparked national tabloid interest after reports emerged that her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, who was slain in 2015, had essentially kept her daughter prisoner, forcing her to use a wheelchair and feeding tube.It turned out that Gypsy Blanchard, now 32, was perfectly healthy, not developmentally delayed as her friends had always believed. Her mother had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder in which parents or caregivers seek sympathy through the exaggerated or made-up illnesses of their children, said her trial attorney, Michael Stanfield.“People were constantly telling Dee Dee what a wonderful mother she was, and Dee Dee was getting all of this attention,” he said.Through the ruse, the mother and daughter met country star Miranda Lambert and received charitable donations, a trip to Disney World and even a home near Springfield from Habitat for Humanity.Stanfield said Gypsy Blanchard's mother was able to dupe doctors by telling them her daughter's medical records had been lost in Hurricane Katrina. If they asked too many questions, she just found a new physician, shaving the girl's head to back up her story. Among the unnecessary procedures Gypsy Blanchard underwent was the removal of her salivary glands. Her mother convinced doctors it was necessary by using topical anesthetic to cause drooling.Gypsy Blanchard, who had little schooling or contact with anyone but her mother, also was misled, especially when she was younger, Stanfield said.“The doctors seem to confirm everything that you’re being told. The outside world is telling you that your mother is a wonderful, loving, caring person. What other idea can you have?” Stanfield said.But then the abuse became more physical, Stanfield said. Gypsy testified that her mother beat her and chained her to a bed. Slowly, Gypsy also was beginning to understand that she wasn’t as sick as her mom said.“I wanted to be free of her hold on me,” Gypsy testified at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-33d132f8495c4444aed3a4094444a06e">the 2018 trial of her former boyfriend,</a>&nbsp;Nicholas Godejohn of Big Bend, Wisconsin, who is serving a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-406c475f13654a588dc300afc3c43236">life sentence</a>&nbsp;in the killing. She went on to add: “I talked him into it.”When she took the stand at his trial, prosecutors already had cut her a deal because of the abuse she had endured. In exchange for pleading guilty in 2016 to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e795ae26127748f2802aa74f938d0536">second-degree murder</a>, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The first-degree murder charge she initially faced would have meant a life term.“Nick was so in love with her and so obsessed with her that he would do anything,” Godejohn’s trial attorney Dewayne Perry argued in court, saying his client has autism and was manipulated.Prosecutors, however,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-0ef7b4ba5c274c9490258c44f6fe4c02">argued that he was motivated by sex</a>&nbsp;and a desire to be with Gypsy Blanchard, whom he met on a Christian dating website.According to the probable cause statement, Gypsy Blanchard supplied the knife and hid in a bathroom while Godejohn repeatedly stabbed her mother. The two ultimately made their way by bus to Wisconsin, where they were arrested.“Things are not always as they appear,” said Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-0ef7b4ba5c274c9490258c44f6fe4c02">as the strange revelations began to emerge</a>.Even Gypsy's age was a lie. Her mother had said she was younger to make it easier to perpetuate the fraud, and got away with it because Gypsy was so small: just 4 feet, 11 inches (150 centimeters) tall.Law enforcement was initially so confused that the original court documents listed three different ages for her, with the youngest being 19. She was 23.Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson described it as “one of the most extraordinary and unusual cases we have seen.”Stanfield recalled that the first time he met Gypsy, she got out of breath walking the 75 yards (69 meters) from the elevator to the room where he talked to her. He described her as malnourished and physically frail.“I can honestly say I’ve rarely had a client who looks exceedingly better after doing a fairly long prison sentence," Stanfield said. "Prison is generally not a place where you become happy and healthy. And I say that because, to me, that’s kind of the evidence to the rest of the world as to just how bad what Gypsy was going through really was.”Gypsy Blanchard later said it wasn’t until her arrest that she realized how healthy she was. But it took time. Eventually, she got married while behind bars to Ryan Scott Anderson, now 37, of Saint Charles, Louisiana.The bizarre case was the subject of the 2017 HBO documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest,” the 2019 Hulu miniseries “The Act" and an upcoming Lifetime docuseries “The Prison Confession of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.” Daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw interviewed her from prison. The novel “Darling Rose Gold" draws upon the story for its premise and Blanchard's own account, “Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom” is set for publication next month.Amid the media storm, Pojmann, of the corrections department, said no in-person coverage of her release was allowed “in the interest of protecting safety, security and privacy.”

Mo. woman out of prison after murder of abusive mother

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September.

The school suspended Shannon from “all team activities, effective immediately,” a day after the Douglas (Kansas) County District Attorney issued a warrant for his arrest. The alleged incident happened when he attended the Illini's football game at Kansas on Sept. 8. He was not part of the school's traveling party.

Illinois said Shannon traveled to Lawrence, Kansas, on Thursday and turned himself in to authorities. He posted bail and was returning to Champaign.

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 </figure>CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September.The school suspended Shannon from “all team activities, effective immediately,” a day after the Douglas (Kansas) County District Attorney issued a warrant for his arrest. The alleged incident happened when he attended the Illini's football game at Kansas on Sept. 8. He was not part of the school's traveling party.Illinois said Shannon traveled to Lawrence, Kansas, on Thursday and turned himself in to authorities. He posted bail and was returning to Champaign."The University and DIA (Division of Intercollegiate Athletics) have shown time and again that we have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct,” athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement. “At the same time, DIA policy affords student-athletes appropriate levels of due process based on the nature and severity of the allegations. We will rely on that policy and our prior experiences to manage this situation appropriately for the University and the involved parties.”The school said it has been aware since late September that police in Lawrence were investigating Shannon but had “yet to receive actionable information” until Wednesday.In his second season at Illinois after three years at Texas Tech, Shannon is second in the Big Ten in scoring at 21.7 points per game. Only Purdue's Zach Edey is averaging more.No. 11 Illinois has a home game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Whitman is scheduled to address the media prior to the game. Coach Brad Underwood's availability with reporters on Thursday was canceled.