KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting and have identified the victim as 43-year-old Broderick A. Brown.

Just after noon Saturday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Independence Avenue in Kansas City, according to Sheriff Darryl Forte'.

First responders located Brown inside a business who was unresponsive. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp; 

Brown and a person of interest in the shooting were both inside the business when an interaction led to shots being fired, according to an investigation by Kansas City Police.

Police were questioning on suspect and have not reported an arrest.

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 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting and have identified the victim as 43-year-old Broderick A. Brown.Just after noon Saturday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Independence Avenue in Kansas City, according to Sheriff Darryl Forte'.First responders located Brown inside a business who was unresponsive. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp; Brown and a person of interest in the shooting were both inside the business when an interaction led to shots being fired, according to an investigation by Kansas City Police.Police were questioning on suspect and have not reported an arrest.

Police ID victim in Kansas City-area business killing

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

Just before 10p.m. Oct. 2, a sheriff's deputy on routine patrol on U.S. 75 Highway&nbsp; near 150th Road&nbsp; encountered a vehicle that he noticed had a tag light violation.&nbsp; 

During the traffic stop and talk with the driver identified as Shedrick Ford,&nbsp; 58, of Liberty, Texas,&nbsp; the deputy detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.&nbsp; 

After investigation, Ford was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired Vehicle Registration,No Proof of insurance and Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended orRevoked and transported to the Brown County jail.&nbsp; &nbsp;He remains jailed without bond, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.Just before 10p.m. Oct. 2, a sheriff's deputy on routine patrol on U.S. 75 Highway&nbsp; near 150th Road&nbsp; encountered a vehicle that he noticed had a tag light violation.&nbsp; During the traffic stop and talk with the driver identified as Shedrick Ford,&nbsp; 58, of Liberty, Texas,&nbsp; the deputy detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.&nbsp; After investigation, Ford was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired Vehicle Registration,No Proof of insurance and Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended orRevoked and transported to the Brown County jail.&nbsp; &nbsp;He remains jailed without bond, according to online jail records.

Texas man caught transporting meth, marijuana in Kansas

KANSAS CITY. – A Kansas City man has been charged with three fentanyl overdose deaths in Belton, Mo., alongside six other metropolitan area residents indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that included illegal firearms and money laundering, according to the United State's Attorney.

Tiger Dean Draggoo, 23, his brother, Colt Justin Draggoo, 20, Jose Amparan, also known as “Lil Mex” and “Jose Garcia,” 20, Luis Manuel Morales, also known as “Trulu,” “Lulu,” “Luis,” and “Luis Mor,” 23, all of Kansas City, Mo.; Andrew R.A. Williams, also known as “DrewB Grittin,” 22, of Grandview, Mo.; Alexander D. Barnett, also known as “Alex” and “Cobra,” 22, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and Javier Armanmdo Alvarez, also known as “Mexxican,” Gomi,” and “Gummi,” 21, of Kansas City, Kan., were charged in a 13-count superseding indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Sept. 27. That indictment was unsealed and made public today upon the arrest and initial court appearances of Barnett and Morales. Colt Draggoo also was arrested today and will have an initial court appearance tomorrow.

The superseding indictment replaces the original indictment returned on Feb. 7, 2023, which only charged Tiger Draggoo, and includes additional charges and defendants.

The federal indictment charges Tiger Draggoo with three counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl on Sept. 3, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl between Aug. 22 and Sept. 13, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl between Dec. 7 and 20, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint that was filed against Draggoo on Jan. 23, 2023, three Belton teenagers who were associated with Draggoo died from acute fentanyl intoxication. On at least three more occasions, the affidavit says, Belton police officers were called because a juvenile was under the influence of fentanyl (one of those juveniles, who turned 18 after being contacted by police officers, is among the three fentanyl deaths).

The indictment alleges that all seven defendants participated in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl from Dec. 1, 2021, to May 3, 2023. The indictment also alleges that Tiger Draggoo, Alvarez, Amparan, Morales and Williams participated in a money-laundering conspiracy.

Tiger Draggoo is also charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of possessing an unregistered firearm. According to the indictment, Draggoo was in possession of a Jimenez Arms .380-caliber pistol, an Armscor .45-caliber pistol, a Taurus .357-caliber revolver, a Palmetto State Armory multi-caliber rifle, and a short-barreled Savage 12-gauge on Jan. 20, 2023. Those charges are related to Draggoo’s arrest on the federal complaint. Officers seized the fentanyl and firearms from Draggoo’s residence and vehicle when he was taken into custody.

Additionally, Tiger Dragoo is charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of illegally possessing machine guns. Those charges were basis of the original criminal complaint filed against Draggoo.

According to an affidavit filed in support of that complaint, police officers were conducting surveillance at an apartment complex on Sept. 22, 2022, when Tiger and Colt Draggoo left the apartment and got into a Jeep Renegade. Officers followed the Jeep and saw it commit numerous traffic violations while displaying erratic driving. A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled from the deputy.

A few minutes later, the Jeep returned to the apartment complex and Tiger and Colt Draggoo entered the apartment. Tiger Draggoo carried a large laundry bag from the apartment and placed it in the backseat of the Jeep. When a Jackson County, Mo., sheriff’s deputy drove into the parking lot, Tiger Draggoo ran back into the apartment building. When officers knocked on the door of Tiger Draggoo’s apartment, the affidavit says, his girlfriend initially told them he wasn’t there. After she allowed officers to enter the apartment, she admitted that Tiger Draggoo had run into the apartment and out the back door.

Officers searched the apartment and found 17 firearms, including two machine guns, ammunition of various calibers, $246,769 in cash, a ballistic vest with plates, a money counter, numerous pills that contained fentanyl, eight suspected LSD tabs, and marijuana. The 17 firearms included a Del-Ton 5.56-caliber rifle (converted into a machine gun), a Glock switch (used to convert a Glock pistol into a machine gun), three Marlin .22-caliber rifles, a Norinco 7.62-caliber rifle, a Mosin-Nagant rifle, an Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 .223-caliber rifle, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, an Armscorp USA .308-caliber rifle, a Century Arms 7.62-caliber rifle, a Herbert Schmidt .22-caliber revolver, a New England Firearms .22-caliber revolver, a Kimber 9mm pistol, a Glock 9mm pistol, a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol, and a Metro Arms .45-caliber pistol.

Williams is also charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Williams allegedly was in possession of a Springfield Armory 9mm semi-automatic handgun and a Girsan .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun on April 19, 2023.

The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1696014760468.png" alt="Draggoo-photo Lee's Summit PD" />
 <figcaption>Draggoo-photo Lee's Summit PD</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY. – A Kansas City man has been charged with three fentanyl overdose deaths in Belton, Mo., alongside six other metropolitan area residents indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that included illegal firearms and money laundering, according to the United State's Attorney.Tiger Dean Draggoo, 23, his brother, Colt Justin Draggoo, 20, Jose Amparan, also known as “Lil Mex” and “Jose Garcia,” 20, Luis Manuel Morales, also known as “Trulu,” “Lulu,” “Luis,” and “Luis Mor,” 23, all of Kansas City, Mo.; Andrew R.A. Williams, also known as “DrewB Grittin,” 22, of Grandview, Mo.; Alexander D. Barnett, also known as “Alex” and “Cobra,” 22, of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and Javier Armanmdo Alvarez, also known as “Mexxican,” Gomi,” and “Gummi,” 21, of Kansas City, Kan., were charged in a 13-count superseding indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Sept. 27. That indictment was unsealed and made public today upon the arrest and initial court appearances of Barnett and Morales. Colt Draggoo also was arrested today and will have an initial court appearance tomorrow.The superseding indictment replaces the original indictment returned on Feb. 7, 2023, which only charged Tiger Draggoo, and includes additional charges and defendants.The federal indictment charges Tiger Draggoo with three counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl on Sept. 3, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl between Aug. 22 and Sept. 13, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Tiger Draggoo allegedly distributed fentanyl between Dec. 7 and 20, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person.According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint that was filed against Draggoo on Jan. 23, 2023, three Belton teenagers who were associated with Draggoo died from acute fentanyl intoxication. On at least three more occasions, the affidavit says, Belton police officers were called because a juvenile was under the influence of fentanyl (one of those juveniles, who turned 18 after being contacted by police officers, is among the three fentanyl deaths).The indictment alleges that all seven defendants participated in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl from Dec. 1, 2021, to May 3, 2023. The indictment also alleges that Tiger Draggoo, Alvarez, Amparan, Morales and Williams participated in a money-laundering conspiracy.Tiger Draggoo is also charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of possessing an unregistered firearm. According to the indictment, Draggoo was in possession of a Jimenez Arms .380-caliber pistol, an Armscor .45-caliber pistol, a Taurus .357-caliber revolver, a Palmetto State Armory multi-caliber rifle, and a short-barreled Savage 12-gauge on Jan. 20, 2023. Those charges are related to Draggoo’s arrest on the federal complaint. Officers seized the fentanyl and firearms from Draggoo’s residence and vehicle when he was taken into custody.Additionally, Tiger Dragoo is charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of illegally possessing machine guns. Those charges were basis of the original criminal complaint filed against Draggoo.According to an affidavit filed in support of that complaint, police officers were conducting surveillance at an apartment complex on Sept. 22, 2022, when Tiger and Colt Draggoo left the apartment and got into a Jeep Renegade. Officers followed the Jeep and saw it commit numerous traffic violations while displaying erratic driving. A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled from the deputy.A few minutes later, the Jeep returned to the apartment complex and Tiger and Colt Draggoo entered the apartment. Tiger Draggoo carried a large laundry bag from the apartment and placed it in the backseat of the Jeep. When a Jackson County, Mo., sheriff’s deputy drove into the parking lot, Tiger Draggoo ran back into the apartment building. When officers knocked on the door of Tiger Draggoo’s apartment, the affidavit says, his girlfriend initially told them he wasn’t there. After she allowed officers to enter the apartment, she admitted that Tiger Draggoo had run into the apartment and out the back door.Officers searched the apartment and found 17 firearms, including two machine guns, ammunition of various calibers, $246,769 in cash, a ballistic vest with plates, a money counter, numerous pills that contained fentanyl, eight suspected LSD tabs, and marijuana. The 17 firearms included a Del-Ton 5.56-caliber rifle (converted into a machine gun), a Glock switch (used to convert a Glock pistol into a machine gun), three Marlin .22-caliber rifles, a Norinco 7.62-caliber rifle, a Mosin-Nagant rifle, an Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 .223-caliber rifle, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, an Armscorp USA .308-caliber rifle, a Century Arms 7.62-caliber rifle, a Herbert Schmidt .22-caliber revolver, a New England Firearms .22-caliber revolver, a Kimber 9mm pistol, a Glock 9mm pistol, a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol, and a Metro Arms .45-caliber pistol.Williams is also charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Williams allegedly was in possession of a Springfield Armory 9mm semi-automatic handgun and a Girsan .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun on April 19, 2023.The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

KC-area brothers charged with  fentanyl deaths

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a officer-shooting that took place at Prairie View at Village West apartments near the Legends Outlet and Kansas Speedway after an unknown suspect shot an off duty Wyandotte County Sheriff Deputy.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the Prairie View apartments,&nbsp;11200 Delaware Parkway, after an off duty deputy called 911 and stated they were shot, according to a media release from police.

The deputy witnessed a burglary to a vehicle that was in progress. When the deputy confronted the suspect, the suspect fired a weapon towards the deputy striking them.

EMS transported the deputy to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696620064677.png" alt="A view of the apartment complex near Legends Outlet and and Kansas Speedway where the shooting occurred -photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>A view of the apartment complex near Legends Outlet and and Kansas Speedway where the shooting occurred -photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a officer-shooting that took place at Prairie View at Village West apartments near the Legends Outlet and Kansas Speedway after an unknown suspect shot an off duty Wyandotte County Sheriff Deputy.Just before 5:30 a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the Prairie View apartments,&nbsp;11200 Delaware Parkway, after an off duty deputy called 911 and stated they were shot, according to a media release from police.The deputy witnessed a burglary to a vehicle that was in progress. When the deputy confronted the suspect, the suspect fired a weapon towards the deputy striking them.EMS transported the deputy to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

Off-duty Kansas deputy shot by vehicle burglary suspect

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.

Michael Haskins, Probation violation, arrested 10/5

Deidre Wynn, Failure to appear, arrested 10/5

Angel Pagan, Probation violation, arrested 10/5

Michelle Drywater, Driving while license suspended, Possession of marijuana, arrested 10/5

Mandy Coffey, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 10/5

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696611898454.jpeg" alt="James Lusk, DUI, Maximum speed limit, arrested 10/5" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696612163875.jpeg" alt="Joseph Mason, Aggravated domestic battery, Domestic battery, Criminal restraint, arrested 10/5" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696612228885.jpeg" alt="Cody Dodge, Criminal possession of a weapon by felon, Interference with LEO, Possession of controlled substance, arrested&nbsp; 10/5" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696612839494.jpeg" alt="Benjamin Huston, Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol, Driving under the influence (third conviction in 10 years), arrested 10/6" />
 <figcaption>Benjamin Huston, Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol, Driving under the influence (third conviction in 10 years), arrested 10/6</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Michael Haskins, Probation violation, arrested 10/5Deidre Wynn, Failure to appear, arrested 10/5Angel Pagan, Probation violation, arrested 10/5Michelle Drywater, Driving while license suspended, Possession of marijuana, arrested 10/5Mandy Coffey, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 10/5Recent 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 Oct. 6

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest in Riley County.

Just after 4p.m. Thursday, police arrested 43-year-old Desie Chatfield of Hutchinson after being transported to the Riley County Police Department, according to the department activity report. 

Chatfield was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge was for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Chatfield is being held on a of $7,500 bond. 

He has previous convictions for domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696601938870.png" alt="Chatfield photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Chatfield photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest in Riley County.Just after 4p.m. Thursday, police arrested 43-year-old Desie Chatfield of Hutchinson after being transported to the Riley County Police Department, according to the department activity report. Chatfield was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge was for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Chatfield is being held on a of $7,500 bond. He has previous convictions for domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. man with a history of crime jailed on new allegations

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 25-year-old homeless man was charged Thursday in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old Kansas girl who died despite firefighters' efforts to save her life in a gas station parking lot.

Mickel Cherry faces one count of capital murder — which would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty — and one count each of first-degree murder and rape in the death of Zoey Felix on Monday. He was jailed in Topeka on a $2 million bond, and his next court appearance has not yet been determined.

Shawnee County District Attorney Michael Kagay told reporters that a decision about seeking a death sentence won't be made until after a preliminary hearing to determine whether Cherry stands trial. That is standard in capital cases.

Mark Manna, of the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit, said his office would represent Cherry, but that he had no further comment. Cherry’s family didn’t respond to messages.

Authorities have released no details about the cause of Zoey’s death, but former neighbors of the girl and her family believe she, her father and Cherry had lived the past few weeks in a grove of trees on a wooded lot near the gas station, just blocks from the home where her mother lived. They believed she was carried from the wooded lot to the gas station, but police have not confirmed any of those details.

Kagay said in a news release that Topeka police rushed to a gas station where fire crews were attempting to save Zoey’s life. She was later pronounced dead. A medical examination at the hospital revealed injuries consistent with sexual assault.

“I think the investigation into the murder and rape of this 5-year-old girl is fairly complete,” Kagay told reporters during a brief news conference.

Asked about potentially charging other people, Kagay said, “I’m willing to consider any actionable investigations brought to me,” but when he was asked whether he is aware of any other investigations, he said, “I’m not.”

Timothy Phelps, deputy director of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, confirmed that Cherry used to live at the same address as Zoey, but at the time of his arrest, Cherry was homeless.

Cherry has no criminal record in Kansas, but he does have a misdemeanor criminal trespass conviction in Amarillo, Texas.

Neighbors said they had raised concerns that Zoey's family home had no electricity and that they called the police and child welfare.

“She just had a good spirit to her. Honestly, very outgoing, smart. She was curious about everything. She’d ask you a 1,001 questions, and she demanded answers for those too,” said Shaniqua Bradley, a neighbor.

Topeka police confirmed Thursday that they made three visits to the home in September: one on Sept. 5 for a welfare check following a report that the home had no electricity; and two domestic disturbance calls in the afternoon and evening of Sept. 19, a little more than an hour apart. Police did not provide details about those two calls.

City spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in an email that during the first call officers confirmed there was no electricity and that they were told the child wasn't staying there. Police met with the child, saw she was in “good spirits” but still made a report to child welfare and property officials, Spiker said.

The city moved to condemn the house but backed off when the utilities were turned back on. Neighbors said that everyone but the mother had moved out by then.

One tent and a tarp were set up in the woods a few blocks away from the home, in an area about a football field away from the pumps at a Dillons grocery store where fire crews tried to resuscitate Zoey.

Her dad worked at the gas station; a coworker said Wednesday that he was taking time off and the company hasn't responded to an email from The Associated Press.

A makeshift memorial of flowers, balloons and toys sat nearby.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696600819324.png" alt="Zoey Felix <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/zoey-felix-funeral-expenses">photo GoFundMe</a>" />
 <figcaption>Zoey Felix <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/zoey-felix-funeral-expenses">photo GoFundMe</a></figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 25-year-old homeless man was charged Thursday in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old Kansas girl who died despite firefighters' efforts to save her life in a gas station parking lot.Mickel Cherry faces one count of capital murder — which would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty — and one count each of first-degree murder and rape in the death of Zoey Felix on Monday. He was jailed in Topeka on a $2 million bond, and his next court appearance has not yet been determined.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696342029742.png" alt="Cherryp-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cherryp-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Shawnee County District Attorney Michael Kagay told reporters that a decision about seeking a death sentence won't be made until after a preliminary hearing to determine whether Cherry stands trial. That is standard in capital cases.Mark Manna, of the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit, said his office would represent Cherry, but that he had no further comment. Cherry’s family didn’t respond to messages.Authorities have released no details about the cause of Zoey’s death, but former neighbors of the girl and her family believe she, her father and Cherry had lived the past few weeks in a grove of trees on a wooded lot near the gas station, just blocks from the home where her mother lived. They believed she was carried from the wooded lot to the gas station, but police have not confirmed any of those details.Kagay said in a news release that Topeka police rushed to a gas station where fire crews were attempting to save Zoey’s life. She was later pronounced dead. A medical examination at the hospital revealed injuries consistent with sexual assault.“I think the investigation into the murder and rape of this 5-year-old girl is fairly complete,” Kagay told reporters during a brief news conference.Asked about potentially charging other people, Kagay said, “I’m willing to consider any actionable investigations brought to me,” but when he was asked whether he is aware of any other investigations, he said, “I’m not.”Timothy Phelps, deputy director of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, confirmed that Cherry used to live at the same address as Zoey, but at the time of his arrest, Cherry was homeless.Cherry has no criminal record in Kansas, but he does have a misdemeanor criminal trespass conviction in Amarillo, Texas.Neighbors said they had raised concerns that Zoey's family home had no electricity and that they called the police and child welfare.“She just had a good spirit to her. Honestly, very outgoing, smart. She was curious about everything. She’d ask you a 1,001 questions, and she demanded answers for those too,” said Shaniqua Bradley, a neighbor.Topeka police confirmed Thursday that they made three visits to the home in September: one on Sept. 5 for a welfare check following a report that the home had no electricity; and two domestic disturbance calls in the afternoon and evening of Sept. 19, a little more than an hour apart. Police did not provide details about those two calls.City spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in an email that during the first call officers confirmed there was no electricity and that they were told the child wasn't staying there. Police met with the child, saw she was in “good spirits” but still made a report to child welfare and property officials, Spiker said.The city moved to condemn the house but backed off when the utilities were turned back on. Neighbors said that everyone but the mother had moved out by then.One tent and a tarp were set up in the woods a few blocks away from the home, in an area about a football field away from the pumps at a Dillons grocery store where fire crews tried to resuscitate Zoey.Her dad worked at the gas station; a coworker said Wednesday that he was taking time off and the company hasn't responded to an email from The Associated Press.A makeshift memorial of flowers, balloons and toys sat nearby.

Man could face death penalty for murder of 5-year-old Kan. girl

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Biden administration will resume deporting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-tps-border-asylum-venezuela-temporary-status-2fa052ceacb020b861bb82332912bc92">Venezuelan migrants</a>, the largest single group encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border last month, back to their economically troubled country as their arrivals continue to grow.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, speaking in Mexico City Thursday, cited the new measure as one of the “strict consequences” the Biden administration is pairing with the expansion of legal pathways for asylum seekers.

“Our two countries are being challenged by an unprecedented level of migration throughout our hemisphere,” Mayorkas said, referring to Mexico.

The repatriation flights are expected to begin shortly, said two U.S. officials, though they did not provide specific details on when the flights would begin taking off. The officials were not authorized to disclose details of the government’s plan and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-immigration-border-migrant-venezuela-b914be14aaeef14eb01bd10ee23067f4">The resumption of deportation flights comes not long after the administration increased protected status</a>&nbsp;for thousands of Venezuelans who had previously arrived to the U.S., they must have entered the country before July 31 of this year to be eligible for temporary protected status.

In making the recent expansion of protections official, President Joe Biden's administration said just this week that it had determined that “extraordinary and temporary conditions continue to prevent Venezuelan nationals from returning in safety.”

Mayorkas on Thursday addressed the contrast with the announcement just days later of more deportations, saying “we have made a determination it is safe to return Venezuelan nationals who arrived in the United States subsequent to July 31 and do not have a legal basis to remain here.”

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who led a U.S. delegation to Mexico, added that “we have an ironclad commitment to provide protection for those who qualify. That remains paramount in everything we’re doing.”

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service criticized the move to resume deportations noting the apparent contradiction with the expansion of temporary protected status.

“Returning thousands of Venezuelans to the same unimaginably dangerous conditions they just fled is a profoundly problematic policy for the world’s humanitarian leader to adopt,” the organization’s CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah said in a statement.

Administration officials would not discuss details about how frequently deportation flights would be going to Venezuela or describe how Venezuela agreed to accept back their citizens except to say that, like other countries around the world, the U.S. has long encouraged Venezuela to accept back its nationals. Cuba, another U.S. adversary, announced earlier this year that it would begin accepting Cuban deportees but there has only been one flight a month.

The U.S. had been returning some Venezuelans via commercial flights, but in relatively small numbers and through third countries.

In Venezuela, the government said it had reached an agreement with U.S. officials for a safe and orderly repatriation.

“Venezuelan migration in recent years is a direct result of the application of unilateral coercive measures and a blockade of our economy,” Venezuela's foreign ministry said via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. It said the government would support repatriated Venezuelans.

The U.S. move is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants as the administration comes under increasing pressure from Republicans and mayors from the president’s own party to do more to slow arrivals.

The announcement came as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/antony-blinken">Blinken</a>&nbsp;and other top Biden administration officials met with their counterparts in Mexico City on security issues.

Blinken discussed migration flows with Mexico Foreign Affairs Secretary Alicia Bárcena, as well as foreign ministers from Panama and Colombia, Wednesday. Talks continued Thursday, including meetings by Blinken and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland with López Obrador.

Bárcena said Thursday that some 10,000 migrant encounters were registered at the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday.

“We are going to continue taking forceful actions, including continuing some efforts we already have in relation to assisted returns, coordinating the dismantling of trafficking networks and human trafficking,” Bárcena said.

Blinken said the U.S. government is working to support those efforts.

“We're taking steps to aid the most vulnerable, those most vulnerable to organized crime, training nearly 200 Mexican immigration officials to better screen, identify and assist potential human trafficking victims,” Blinken said.

“The scale of this challenge demands that we redouble our efforts, that we do more to increase legal migration ... more to address root causes and more to deter irregular migration humanely,” Blinken said.

López Obrador said Thursday during his daily news briefing that Mexico has reiterated in talks its position that there should be investment to spur development in the countries that migrants leave.

“The people don't abandon their towns because they want to, but rather out of necessity,” the president said. He also criticized the Biden administration's announcement Wednesday that it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction. López Obrador had previously praised Biden for not building more&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-us-mexico-border-wall-immigration-texas-f99fd10257292a898618236df3613979">border wall</a>&nbsp;during his presidency.

In August, the U.S. Border Patrol made 181,509 arrests at the Mexican border, up 37% from July but little changed from August 2022 and well below the more than 220,000 in December, according to figures released in September.

The U.S. has tried to get Mexico and countries farther south to do more. In April, the U.S., Panama and Colombia announced a campaign to slow migration through the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/darien-gap-panama-colombia-us-migrants-cf0cd1e9de2119208c9af186e53e09b7">treacherous Darien Gap dividing Colombia and Panama</a>. But migration through the jungle has only accelerated and is expected to approach some 500,000 people this year - the vast majority from Venezuela.

Venezuelans were stopped 25,777 times the first 17 days of September, up 63% from the same period a month earlier, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures released by López Obrador. Those included some people admitted for scheduled asylum appointments, but the vast majority were illegal entries.

Venezuela plunged into a political, economic and humanitarian crisis over the last decade, pushing at least 7.3 million people to migrate and making food and other necessities unaffordable for those who remain.

The vast majority who fled settled in neighboring countries in Latin America, but many began coming to the United States in the last three years.

Deportation flights had been paused in part because the U.S. has few diplomatic relations with the nation.

U.S. and Mexican officials also discussed efforts aimed at combating the trafficking of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Mexican officials continued to explain with some difficulty López Obrador’s blanket assertion — false according to available evidence and the U.S. government — that Mexico does not produce fentanyl.

Bárcena, the foreign relations secretary, said “there is no contradiction, chemical precursors are not produced in Mexico.” It was tacit admission that Mexican cartels import precursors, mainly from China, and process them chemically into fentanyl. But since the entire chemical process is not carried out in Mexico the government maintains that fentanyl is not produced here.

U.S. officials highlighted the recent extradition of Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges as a sign of cooperation between the two governments.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632317742720.png" alt="The U.S. move is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants as the administration comes under increasing pressure from Republicans and mayors from the president’s own party to do more to slow arrivals.- Photo Rep. Tony Gonzales" />
 <figcaption>The U.S. move is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants as the administration comes under increasing pressure from Republicans and mayors from the president’s own party to do more to slow arrivals.- Photo Rep. Tony Gonzales</figcaption>
 </figure>MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Biden administration will resume deporting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-tps-border-asylum-venezuela-temporary-status-2fa052ceacb020b861bb82332912bc92">Venezuelan migrants</a>, the largest single group encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border last month, back to their economically troubled country as their arrivals continue to grow.U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, speaking in Mexico City Thursday, cited the new measure as one of the “strict consequences” the Biden administration is pairing with the expansion of legal pathways for asylum seekers.“Our two countries are being challenged by an unprecedented level of migration throughout our hemisphere,” Mayorkas said, referring to Mexico.The repatriation flights are expected to begin shortly, said two U.S. officials, though they did not provide specific details on when the flights would begin taking off. The officials were not authorized to disclose details of the government’s plan and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-immigration-border-migrant-venezuela-b914be14aaeef14eb01bd10ee23067f4">The resumption of deportation flights comes not long after the administration increased protected status</a>&nbsp;for thousands of Venezuelans who had previously arrived to the U.S., they must have entered the country before July 31 of this year to be eligible for temporary protected status.In making the recent expansion of protections official, President Joe Biden's administration said just this week that it had determined that “extraordinary and temporary conditions continue to prevent Venezuelan nationals from returning in safety.”Mayorkas on Thursday addressed the contrast with the announcement just days later of more deportations, saying “we have made a determination it is safe to return Venezuelan nationals who arrived in the United States subsequent to July 31 and do not have a legal basis to remain here.”U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who led a U.S. delegation to Mexico, added that “we have an ironclad commitment to provide protection for those who qualify. That remains paramount in everything we’re doing.”The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service criticized the move to resume deportations noting the apparent contradiction with the expansion of temporary protected status.“Returning thousands of Venezuelans to the same unimaginably dangerous conditions they just fled is a profoundly problematic policy for the world’s humanitarian leader to adopt,” the organization’s CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah said in a statement.Administration officials would not discuss details about how frequently deportation flights would be going to Venezuela or describe how Venezuela agreed to accept back their citizens except to say that, like other countries around the world, the U.S. has long encouraged Venezuela to accept back its nationals. Cuba, another U.S. adversary, announced earlier this year that it would begin accepting Cuban deportees but there has only been one flight a month.The U.S. had been returning some Venezuelans via commercial flights, but in relatively small numbers and through third countries.In Venezuela, the government said it had reached an agreement with U.S. officials for a safe and orderly repatriation.“Venezuelan migration in recent years is a direct result of the application of unilateral coercive measures and a blockade of our economy,” Venezuela's foreign ministry said via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. It said the government would support repatriated Venezuelans.The U.S. move is the latest effort to deal with swelling numbers of migrants as the administration comes under increasing pressure from Republicans and mayors from the president’s own party to do more to slow arrivals.The announcement came as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/antony-blinken">Blinken</a>&nbsp;and other top Biden administration officials met with their counterparts in Mexico City on security issues.Blinken discussed migration flows with Mexico Foreign Affairs Secretary Alicia Bárcena, as well as foreign ministers from Panama and Colombia, Wednesday. Talks continued Thursday, including meetings by Blinken and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland with López Obrador.Bárcena said Thursday that some 10,000 migrant encounters were registered at the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday.“We are going to continue taking forceful actions, including continuing some efforts we already have in relation to assisted returns, coordinating the dismantling of trafficking networks and human trafficking,” Bárcena said.Blinken said the U.S. government is working to support those efforts.“We're taking steps to aid the most vulnerable, those most vulnerable to organized crime, training nearly 200 Mexican immigration officials to better screen, identify and assist potential human trafficking victims,” Blinken said.“The scale of this challenge demands that we redouble our efforts, that we do more to increase legal migration ... more to address root causes and more to deter irregular migration humanely,” Blinken said.López Obrador said Thursday during his daily news briefing that Mexico has reiterated in talks its position that there should be investment to spur development in the countries that migrants leave.“The people don't abandon their towns because they want to, but rather out of necessity,” the president said. He also criticized the Biden administration's announcement Wednesday that it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction. López Obrador had previously praised Biden for not building more&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-us-mexico-border-wall-immigration-texas-f99fd10257292a898618236df3613979">border wall</a>&nbsp;during his presidency.In August, the U.S. Border Patrol made 181,509 arrests at the Mexican border, up 37% from July but little changed from August 2022 and well below the more than 220,000 in December, according to figures released in September.The U.S. has tried to get Mexico and countries farther south to do more. In April, the U.S., Panama and Colombia announced a campaign to slow migration through the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/darien-gap-panama-colombia-us-migrants-cf0cd1e9de2119208c9af186e53e09b7">treacherous Darien Gap dividing Colombia and Panama</a>. But migration through the jungle has only accelerated and is expected to approach some 500,000 people this year - the vast majority from Venezuela.Venezuelans were stopped 25,777 times the first 17 days of September, up 63% from the same period a month earlier, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures released by López Obrador. Those included some people admitted for scheduled asylum appointments, but the vast majority were illegal entries.Venezuela plunged into a political, economic and humanitarian crisis over the last decade, pushing at least 7.3 million people to migrate and making food and other necessities unaffordable for those who remain.The vast majority who fled settled in neighboring countries in Latin America, but many began coming to the United States in the last three years.Deportation flights had been paused in part because the U.S. has few diplomatic relations with the nation.U.S. and Mexican officials also discussed efforts aimed at combating the trafficking of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.Mexican officials continued to explain with some difficulty López Obrador’s blanket assertion — false according to available evidence and the U.S. government — that Mexico does not produce fentanyl.Bárcena, the foreign relations secretary, said “there is no contradiction, chemical precursors are not produced in Mexico.” It was tacit admission that Mexican cartels import precursors, mainly from China, and process them chemically into fentanyl. But since the entire chemical process is not carried out in Mexico the government maintains that fentanyl is not produced here.U.S. officials highlighted the recent extradition of Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges as a sign of cooperation between the two governments.__

Biden administration will resume deportation flights 

FRANKLIN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an incident in Franklin County.

Just after 4p.m. Oct. 3, police officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of North Mulberry Street after a 911 call was made to the Franklin County Emergency Communications Center.  The caller provided little information and then disconnected from the dispatcher, according to a media release from Ottawa Police.

 When officers arrived at the address, a 65-year-old Ottawa man was located who was in distress. After an investigation, police arrested 59-year-old Lynette Russell of Ottawa on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery.&nbsp; She is being held in the Franklin County Jail.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696514050594.png" alt="Russell photo Franklin County" />
 <figcaption>Russell photo Franklin County</figcaption>
 </figure>FRANKLIN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an incident in Franklin County.Just after 4p.m. Oct. 3, police officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of North Mulberry Street after a 911 call was made to the Franklin County Emergency Communications Center. The caller provided little information and then disconnected from the dispatcher, according to a media release from Ottawa Police. When officers arrived at the address, a 65-year-old Ottawa man was located who was in distress. After an investigation, police arrested 59-year-old Lynette Russell of Ottawa on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery.&nbsp; She is being held in the Franklin County Jail.&nbsp;

Kan. woman accused of kidnapping after police found man in distress

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

Just before 11p.m. Sept. 30, a sheriff's deputy was searching for an individual who had a Hiawatha Police Department warrant in the vicinity of 207 Lodge Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

The deputy located the wanted suspect 25-year-old Elaine Moore&nbsp; in a bathroom&nbsp; at Fairbridge Inn.&nbsp;

A search warrant was obtained for Room 312 at 207 Lodge Road.&nbsp; Upon completion of the warrant deputies arrested Moore of Hiawatha on requested charges of&nbsp;charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction and the Failure to Appear Warrant. 

They also arrested 34-year-old Kevin Hall of Hiawatha on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possion of Drug Paraphernalia.

<figure>
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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.Just before 11p.m. Sept. 30, a sheriff's deputy was searching for an individual who had a Hiawatha Police Department warrant in the vicinity of 207 Lodge Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant.The deputy located the wanted suspect 25-year-old Elaine Moore&nbsp; in a bathroom&nbsp; at Fairbridge Inn.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696368709554.png" alt="Moore-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Moore-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A search warrant was obtained for Room 312 at 207 Lodge Road.&nbsp; Upon completion of the warrant deputies arrested Moore of Hiawatha on requested charges of&nbsp;charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction and the Failure to Appear Warrant. They also arrested 34-year-old Kevin Hall of Hiawatha on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possion of Drug Paraphernalia.

Deputy finds wanted Kansas drug suspect in motel bathroom

Maurice Casey-Muhammed, Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, Driving while suspended, arrested 10/4

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696528131655.jpeg" alt="Gordon Kinney, Disorderly conduct, Resisting arrest, arrested 10/4" />
 <figcaption>Gordon Kinney, Disorderly conduct, Resisting arrest, arrested 10/4</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696528196029.jpeg" alt="George Brooks, Military hold, arrested 10/4" />
 <figcaption>George Brooks, Military hold, arrested 10/4</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696528231816.jpeg" alt="Demetria Scott, Probation violation (two counts), arrested 10/4" />
 <figcaption>Demetria Scott, Probation violation (two counts), arrested 10/4</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696528336634.jpeg" alt="Robert Searles, Failure to appear, arrested 10/4" />
 <figcaption>Robert Searles, Failure to appear, arrested 10/4</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Destiny Lott, DUI, arrested 10/4Maurice Casey-Muhammed, Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, Driving while suspended, arrested 10/4Recent 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 Oct. 5

By NATE KING Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a couple in Salina in connection with children and drugs.

Just after 6p.m. Wednesday, police and paramedics responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive 1o month-year-old child in north Salina, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.

When officers arrived at the&nbsp;300 block of North Penn Avenue they found the child breathing, but somewhat unresponsive.

Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said tthat paramedics transported the child to SRHC where the child was treated and released into police protective custody.

According to Tonniges the 911 call was placed by the child's parents. Officers who responded suspected the child had possibly been exposed to drugs.&nbsp;

"At this time we're not quite sure what specific drugs or how that's just what we suspected," Tonniges said. "Our detectives ended up getting a search warrant for this residence, where we did locate some drugs and paraphernalia."

During the search of residence, officers discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana.&nbsp;

The child's parents, Phoenix Leonard, 28, and Sadie Marvin, 22, of Salina, were both arrested on requested charges of aggravated child endangerment, possession of controlled substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696503830839.jpeg" alt="Leonard-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Leonard-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a couple in Salina in connection with children and drugs.Just after 6p.m. Wednesday, police and paramedics responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive 1o month-year-old child in north Salina, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696503928781.jpeg" alt="Marvin -photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Marvin -photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>When officers arrived at the&nbsp;300 block of North Penn Avenue they found the child breathing, but somewhat unresponsive.Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said tthat paramedics transported the child to SRHC where the child was treated and released into police protective custody.According to Tonniges the 911 call was placed by the child's parents. Officers who responded suspected the child had possibly been exposed to drugs.&nbsp;"At this time we're not quite sure what specific drugs or how that's just what we suspected," Tonniges said. "Our detectives ended up getting a search warrant for this residence, where we did locate some drugs and paraphernalia."During the search of residence, officers discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana.&nbsp;The child's parents, Phoenix Leonard, 28, and Sadie Marvin, 22, of Salina, were both arrested on requested charges of aggravated child endangerment, possession of controlled substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

10-month-old hospitalized after drugs found at Kansas home

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man who stole a family's SUV and dragged a 13-year-old girl to her death is going to prison.

On Wednesday, a judge sentenced 36-year-old Kevin Palmer to 41- years in prison for the death of Brianna Ibarra, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In August, Palmer pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

In February of 2021 Brianna Ibarra, was sitting in a running SUV waiting for her family to pick up food when Palmer jumped in and drove away, according to officer Charley Davidson.

She became tangled in a seat belt when she tried to escape as the vehicle was moving and was dragged several miles.

Police arrested Palmer after he tried to run away from the vehicle.&nbsp; First responders pronounced the girl dead at the scene.

At the time, Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay said&nbsp; the girl's death is "one of the saddest cases I have been associated with in my years of law enforcement."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612732717380.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man who stole a family's SUV and dragged a 13-year-old girl to her death is going to prison.On Wednesday, a judge sentenced 36-year-old Kevin Palmer to 41- years in prison for the death of Brianna Ibarra, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In August, Palmer pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.In February of 2021 Brianna Ibarra, was sitting in a running SUV waiting for her family to pick up food when Palmer jumped in and drove away, according to officer Charley Davidson.She became tangled in a seat belt when she tried to escape as the vehicle was moving and was dragged several miles.Police arrested Palmer after he tried to run away from the vehicle.&nbsp; First responders pronounced the girl dead at the scene.At the time, Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay said&nbsp; the girl's death is "one of the saddest cases I have been associated with in my years of law enforcement."

Man sentenced in death of Kan. girl dragged by stolen SUV

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on child sex allegations.&nbsp;

On Tuesday police arrested 24-year-old&nbsp; Jayln C. Cluke of Atchison on a District Court warrant charging him with aggravated criminal sodomy, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

This warrant is the result of a May 2021 police investigation involving a victim under the age of 14. Cluke is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

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 <figcaption>Cluke photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on child sex allegations.&nbsp;On Tuesday police arrested 24-year-old&nbsp; Jayln C. Cluke of Atchison on a District Court warrant charging him with aggravated criminal sodomy, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.This warrant is the result of a May 2021 police investigation involving a victim under the age of 14. Cluke is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of child sex crimes

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the brutal death of a child have identified the victim as 5-year-old Zoey Felix of Topeka, according to a statement of Topeka Police.

Just before 6 p.m. Monday, police responded to a medical call at the Dillon’s fuel pumps located at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka.

Upon arrival, police found Topeka Fire Department crews working to save the girl.&nbsp; She was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators determined that circumstances around the death were suspicious and quickly identified a suspect and arrested 25-year-old Mickel W. Cherry, 25, Topeka, who is known to the victim.

Mickel is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony, and rape; offender is 18 or older and victim is under the age of 14.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not released details on the girl's cause of death or how the suspect knew her.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696342029742.png" alt="Cherry-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Cherry-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the brutal death of a child have identified the victim as 5-year-old Zoey Felix of Topeka, according to a statement of Topeka Police.Just before 6 p.m. Monday, police responded to a medical call at the Dillon’s fuel pumps located at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka.Upon arrival, police found Topeka Fire Department crews working to save the girl.&nbsp; She was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.Investigators determined that circumstances around the death were suspicious and quickly identified a suspect and arrested 25-year-old Mickel W. Cherry, 25, Topeka, who is known to the victim.Mickel is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony, and rape; offender is 18 or older and victim is under the age of 14.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not released details on the girl's cause of death or how the suspect knew her.

Police ID 5-year-old Kan. girl who died in alleged violent assault

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 2a.m. September 30, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 2009 Mercury Milan without an operable tag lamp and with an obscured license plate in the 3800 block of NE Seward Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, illegal narcotics and open containers of alcohol were located. The driver, Jessica D. Orange, 42, of Topeka, was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of a stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated endangering a child, driving under the influence while child present, driving while license revoked, transporting an open container of liquor, license plate cover clear or opaque and defective tag lamps.

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 <figcaption>Orange-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.Just after 2a.m. September 30, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 2009 Mercury Milan without an operable tag lamp and with an obscured license plate in the 3800 block of NE Seward Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, illegal narcotics and open containers of alcohol were located. The driver, Jessica D. Orange, 42, of Topeka, was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of a stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated endangering a child, driving under the influence while child present, driving while license revoked, transporting an open container of liquor, license plate cover clear or opaque and defective tag lamps.

Kansas woman caught driving with drugs, kids in the car

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue&nbsp; investigating a suspect in connection with Sept. 24,&nbsp; hit-and-run accident that left a bicyclist in critical condition.

Montez Glasgow, 30, Wichita, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, no valid driver’s license and fail to yield right of way on a left turn.  The license crime is a misdemeanor, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 7p.m. Sept. 24, police were dispatched to a hit-and-run involving a car and a bicyclist at the intersection of McCormick and Meridian, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

First responders located the bicyclist lying on the street with critical injuries. EMS transported the bicyclist to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. Police had no update on the victim Monday.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect later identified as 30-year-old&nbsp; Montrez Glasgow was driving west on McCormick and turned south onto Meridian striking the bicyclist.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=260277"> Glasgow </a>left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.

While officers and detectives were on the scene investigating, Glasgow returned and was arrested. He is no longer in custody but is scheduled for a preliminary hearing&nbsp; October 10, according to the district attorney's office.

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 <figcaption>Glasgow-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue&nbsp; investigating a suspect in connection with Sept. 24,&nbsp; hit-and-run accident that left a bicyclist in critical condition.Montez Glasgow, 30, Wichita, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, no valid driver’s license and fail to yield right of way on a left turn. The license crime is a misdemeanor, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 7p.m. Sept. 24, police were dispatched to a hit-and-run involving a car and a bicyclist at the intersection of McCormick and Meridian, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695724649977.png" alt="Police on the scene of the crash -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the crash -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders located the bicyclist lying on the street with critical injuries. EMS transported the bicyclist to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. Police had no update on the victim Monday.Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect later identified as 30-year-old&nbsp; Montrez Glasgow was driving west on McCormick and turned south onto Meridian striking the bicyclist.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=260277"> Glasgow </a>left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.While officers and detectives were on the scene investigating, Glasgow returned and was arrested. He is no longer in custody but is scheduled for a preliminary hearing&nbsp; October 10, according to the district attorney's office.

Police: Kan. driver who struck bicyclist did not have driver's license

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting and have made an arrest.

Just before 3:30 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and 3rd Street in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebilledo. 

The calling party reported seeing a slow-moving vehicle hit a pole and several people exiting the vehicle and running in different directions.

First responders located&nbsp; 18-year-old Jaqualen Dupree of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;inside the vehicle he was driving unconscious and with an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers and EMS personnel began providing life-saving efforts. Dupree was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased by medical staff.

On Tuesday, police reported the arrest of an 18-year-old man on requested charges of second-degree murder, according to Rebolledo. The investigators are still working to fully determine what led up to the fatal shoot

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696349576450.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation-photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting and have made an arrest.Just before 3:30 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and 3rd Street in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebilledo. The calling party reported seeing a slow-moving vehicle hit a pole and several people exiting the vehicle and running in different directions.First responders located&nbsp; 18-year-old Jaqualen Dupree of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;inside the vehicle he was driving unconscious and with an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers and EMS personnel began providing life-saving efforts. Dupree was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased by medical staff.On Tuesday, police reported the arrest of an 18-year-old man on requested charges of second-degree murder, according to Rebolledo. The investigators are still working to fully determine what led up to the fatal shoot

Suspect arrested for deadly shooting of Kan. 16-year-old

Reese Williston, Re-commit, arrested 9/29

Jamal Crawford, Probation violation, arrested 9/29

Janese Duncan, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 9/29

Jennifer Krinhop, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 9/29

Jessica Ringquest, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29

Jalen Edwards, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29

Rachel Forbus, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29

Meagin Woods, Failure to appear, Theft, arrested 9/29

Gregory Heaven, Probation violation, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 9/29

Addie Cook, Disorderly conduct, arrested 9/30

Javon Calvin, Domestic battery, Criminal deprivation of property, Interference with LEO, arrested 9/30

Lane Glover, DUI, Driving motor vehicle on personal property causing damage, arrested 9/30

Rojelio Jaquez-Gallardo, Failure to appear, arrested 10/1

Dario Jaquez-Gallardo, DUI, Transporting an open container, arrested 10/1

Jasmine Huezo, Failure to appear, arrested 10/1

Triston Smith, Domestic battery, Criminal theft, arrested 10/1

Cartavius King, Fleeing and eluding, No registration/no proof of insurance, Failure to appear, arrested 10/2

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/2023/10/1696351268431.jpeg" alt="Elijah Mcelroy,&nbsp;Distribute controlled substance; unknown substance,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, arrested 10/1" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696351402105.jpeg" alt="Jaquez Hekekia Dixon,&nbsp;Distribute controlled substance; unknown substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, arrested 10/1" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696351798156.jpeg" alt="James Hill,&nbsp;Interference with LEO; unknown circumstance; felony,&nbsp;Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance,&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 10/2" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696351905153.jpeg" alt="Michael Rogel,&nbsp;Interference with LEO; unknown circumstance; felony,&nbsp;Aggravated failure to appear,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 10/2" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Reese Williston, Re-commit, arrested 9/29Jamal Crawford, Probation violation, arrested 9/29Janese Duncan, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 9/29Jennifer Krinhop, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 9/29Jessica Ringquest, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29Jalen Edwards, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29Rachel Forbus, Failure to appear, arrested 9/29Meagin Woods, Failure to appear, Theft, arrested 9/29Gregory Heaven, Probation violation, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 9/29Addie Cook, Disorderly conduct, arrested 9/30Javon Calvin, Domestic battery, Criminal deprivation of property, Interference with LEO, arrested 9/30Lane Glover, DUI, Driving motor vehicle on personal property causing damage, arrested 9/30Rojelio Jaquez-Gallardo, Failure to appear, arrested 10/1Dario Jaquez-Gallardo, DUI, Transporting an open container, arrested 10/1Jasmine Huezo, Failure to appear, arrested 10/1Triston Smith, Domestic battery, Criminal theft, arrested 10/1Cartavius King, Fleeing and eluding, No registration/no proof of insurance, Failure to appear, arrested 10/2Recent 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 Sept. 30-Oct.4

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for multiple alleged child sex crimes.

On September 30, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into child sex crimes, according to Deputy Abigail Christin.

Police arrested 48-year-old Braden R. Engel of Topeka on requested charges of&nbsp;attempted electronic solicitation of a child, attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child. Engel also had a traffic warrant for his arrest out of Shawnee County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696274581362.png" alt="Engel-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for multiple alleged child sex crimes.On September 30, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into child sex crimes, according to Deputy Abigail Christin.Police arrested 48-year-old Braden R. Engel of Topeka on requested charges of&nbsp;attempted electronic solicitation of a child, attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child. Engel also had a traffic warrant for his arrest out of Shawnee County.

Kansas man accused of multiple child sex crimes

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a child and have made an arrest.

 Upon arrival, a 5-year-old child was being given life-saving measures by personnel from the Topeka Fire Department. The child&nbsp;was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators determined that circumstances around the death were suspicious and quickly identified a suspect. As a result of the investigation, police arrested 25-year-old Mickel W. Cherry, 25, Topeka, who is known to the victim.

Mickel is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony, and rape; offender is 18 or older and victim is under the age of 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696342029742.png" alt="Cherry-photo Shawnee County" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a child and have made an arrest.Just before 6 p.m. Monday, police responded to a medical call at the Dillon’s fuel pumps located at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka. Upon arrival, a 5-year-old child was being given life-saving measures by personnel from the Topeka Fire Department. The child&nbsp;was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.Investigators determined that circumstances around the death were suspicious and quickly identified a suspect. As a result of the investigation, police arrested 25-year-old Mickel W. Cherry, 25, Topeka, who is known to the victim.Mickel is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree; In the commission of a felony, and rape; offender is 18 or older and victim is under the age of 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;