KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a September 17, shooting&nbsp; in the 5700 block of N. Jarboe Drive in Kansas City.

Police responded to the scene and found a victim located inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to an area hospital. On Sunday, detectives were notified the victim had died, according to Sheriff Darryl Forte'.

Police&nbsp; have not reported an arrest or released the vicim's name.

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a September 17, shooting&nbsp; in the 5700 block of N. Jarboe Drive in Kansas City.Police responded to the scene and found a victim located inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to an area hospital. On Sunday, detectives were notified the victim had died, according to Sheriff Darryl Forte'.Police&nbsp; have not reported an arrest or released the vicim's name.

Sheriff: Victim dies a week after Kansas City shooting 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Kansas City, Mo., men who led 246, a violent street gang, were sentenced in federal court last week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy and other violent criminal behavior that included illegal firearms and a drive-by shooting outside a daycare center where children were present.

Ladele D. Smith, also known as “Dellio” and “Dog,” 36, and Roy Franklin, Jr., 33, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays. Smith was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison without parole. Franklin was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison without parole.

On Sept. 15, 2022, Smith and Franklin were found guilty at trial of participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 1, 2019. Smith was also convicted of 15 additional counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, including a drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Franklin was also convicted of nine additional counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, including the drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

Co-defendants David J. Duncan, IV, also known as “Deej” or “DJ,” 34, and Gary O. Toombs, 43, both of Kansas City, Mo., also were convicted during the same trial and are scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 26, 2023.

The investigation into the 246 street gang, operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area, began in June 2017. The gang is an alliance of gang members from the 24th, 43rd, and 68th streets of Kansas City, Mo. Smith was identified as a leader of the gang, and Franklin, Duncan and Toombs as members of the gang.

Smith and Duncan are local rap artists who often posted to social media platforms, such as YouTube, with references to the 246 gang. In some of the videos, Smith and others show firearms and large amounts of cash. The social media posts also portrayed Smith and others wearing expensive jewelry, watches, hats, and clothing that depicted 246 gang affiliation.

Smith only made about $300 from his music, according to court documents, but he spent about $54,000 at Halls Department Store between 2017 and 2019, and spent more than $27,000 on rental cars from Enterprise during that time. Those financial records don’t include the money spent on other luxury items (such as clothes, shoes, and accessories) seized by law enforcement from Smith’s residence.

Members of the 246 gang used a residence in the 4400 block of Kensington, which is within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School, a public elementary school, for gang and drug-trafficking business. No one utilized the house as a primary or permanent residence. On Oct. 2, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the house and seized heroin as well as two assault rifles and a stolen vehicle that had been used in a drive-by shooting the previous month. Officers also found a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a Century Arms International 7.62x39mm pistol under the couch in the living room and a Glock .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol on the kitchen cabinet.

Smith was arrested at his apartment on Oct 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found codeine, $31,601 in cash, and jewelry valued at over $40,000.

Duncan was also arrested at his apartment on Oct. 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found a Zastava 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Norinco 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol, two loaded rifle magazines, and a loaded handgun magazine under the bed in a bedroom. Officers found $7,100 in cash and four bags of pills that contained oxycodone in the living room.

Smith, Franklin and Toombs also were found guilty at trial of participating in a conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

In addition to the two conspiracies, Smith was found guilty of one count of drive-by shooting, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, one count of distributing marijuana, one count of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School), four counts of distributing heroin, and four counts of distributing heroin near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).

In addition to the two conspiracies, Franklin was found guilty of one count of drive-by shooting, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, two counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).

Duncan also was found guilty of possessing oxycodone the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and five counts of money laundering related to the purchases of money orders with drug-trafficking proceeds.

Toombs also was found guilty of maintaining a residence for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using controlled substances.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663429114378.png" alt="Ladele D. Smith, also knows as Dellio and Dog as seen from one of his rap videos" />
 <figcaption>Ladele D. Smith, also knows as Dellio and Dog as seen from one of his rap videos</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Kansas City, Mo., men who led 246, a violent street gang, were sentenced in federal court last week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy and other violent criminal behavior that included illegal firearms and a drive-by shooting outside a daycare center where children were present.Ladele D. Smith, also known as “Dellio” and “Dog,” 36, and Roy Franklin, Jr., 33, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays. Smith was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison without parole. Franklin was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison without parole.On Sept. 15, 2022, Smith and Franklin were found guilty at trial of participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 1, 2019. Smith was also convicted of 15 additional counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, including a drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Franklin was also convicted of nine additional counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, including the drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.Co-defendants David J. Duncan, IV, also known as “Deej” or “DJ,” 34, and Gary O. Toombs, 43, both of Kansas City, Mo., also were convicted during the same trial and are scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 26, 2023.The investigation into the 246 street gang, operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area, began in June 2017. The gang is an alliance of gang members from the 24th, 43rd, and 68th streets of Kansas City, Mo. Smith was identified as a leader of the gang, and Franklin, Duncan and Toombs as members of the gang.Smith and Duncan are local rap artists who often posted to social media platforms, such as YouTube, with references to the 246 gang. In some of the videos, Smith and others show firearms and large amounts of cash. The social media posts also portrayed Smith and others wearing expensive jewelry, watches, hats, and clothing that depicted 246 gang affiliation.Smith only made about $300 from his music, according to court documents, but he spent about $54,000 at Halls Department Store between 2017 and 2019, and spent more than $27,000 on rental cars from Enterprise during that time. Those financial records don’t include the money spent on other luxury items (such as clothes, shoes, and accessories) seized by law enforcement from Smith’s residence.Members of the 246 gang used a residence in the 4400 block of Kensington, which is within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School, a public elementary school, for gang and drug-trafficking business. No one utilized the house as a primary or permanent residence. On Oct. 2, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the house and seized heroin as well as two assault rifles and a stolen vehicle that had been used in a drive-by shooting the previous month. Officers also found a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a Century Arms International 7.62x39mm pistol under the couch in the living room and a Glock .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol on the kitchen cabinet.Smith was arrested at his apartment on Oct 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found codeine, $31,601 in cash, and jewelry valued at over $40,000.Duncan was also arrested at his apartment on Oct. 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found a Zastava 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Norinco 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol, two loaded rifle magazines, and a loaded handgun magazine under the bed in a bedroom. Officers found $7,100 in cash and four bags of pills that contained oxycodone in the living room.Smith, Franklin and Toombs also were found guilty at trial of participating in a conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.In addition to the two conspiracies, Smith was found guilty of one count of drive-by shooting, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, one count of distributing marijuana, one count of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School), four counts of distributing heroin, and four counts of distributing heroin near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).In addition to the two conspiracies, Franklin was found guilty of one count of drive-by shooting, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, two counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).Duncan also was found guilty of possessing oxycodone the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and five counts of money laundering related to the purchases of money orders with drug-trafficking proceeds.Toombs also was found guilty of maintaining a residence for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using controlled substances.

KC street gang leaders sentenced for drug-trafficking, shooting,

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with theft of a historic church bell near Kansas City.&nbsp;

On Thursday the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges linked to the theft of a historic church bell in Gunn City, Missouri, approximately 50 miles southeast of Kansas City.

Christopher Longacre, 36, of Garden City Missouri, has been charged with felony theft and possession of a controlled substance. He has also been charged with a misdemeanor for resisting arrest.

On Wednesday, deputies located parts of the historic bell while serving a warrant to Longacre. It had been reported stolen on September 11. The next day, investigators obtained and executed a search warrant for Longacre after getting information he was in possession of the bell. 

When deputies arrived at Longacre’s residence, he fled on foot. Investigators were unable to find any remnants of the bell that day.

On Thursday during a traffic stop, Deputies arrested Longacre on a failure to appear warrant and found pieces of the historic bell during the probable cause search. 

Investigators found Longacre had cut down parts of the bell. They have reason to believe he was trying to scrap the remnants of the bell and sell them. 

The bell is part of a church in Gunn City dating back to 1882. The bell survived a fire in the 1920s that burned down the church when it was a log cabin. It was put back up in the church which is still standing.

Longacre is held at the Cass County Jail on a $25,000 cash-only bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695395993620.png" alt="Broken brass pieces resembling the stolen bell were located inside a 5-gallon bucket in the car's trunk, according to the Sheriff's office. photo Cass County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Broken brass pieces resembling the stolen bell were located inside a 5-gallon bucket in the car's trunk, according to the Sheriff's office. photo Cass County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with theft of a historic church bell near Kansas City.&nbsp;On Thursday the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges linked to the theft of a historic church bell in Gunn City, Missouri, approximately 50 miles southeast of Kansas City.Christopher Longacre, 36, of Garden City Missouri, has been charged with felony theft and possession of a controlled substance. He has also been charged with a misdemeanor for resisting arrest.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695396480247.png" alt="Photo Cass Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Cass Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, deputies located parts of the historic bell while serving a warrant to Longacre. It had been reported stolen on September 11. The next day, investigators obtained and executed a search warrant for Longacre after getting information he was in possession of the bell. When deputies arrived at Longacre’s residence, he fled on foot. Investigators were unable to find any remnants of the bell that day.On Thursday during a traffic stop, Deputies arrested Longacre on a failure to appear warrant and found pieces of the historic bell during the probable cause search. Investigators found Longacre had cut down parts of the bell. They have reason to believe he was trying to scrap the remnants of the bell and sell them. The bell is part of a church in Gunn City dating back to 1882. The bell survived a fire in the 1920s that burned down the church when it was a log cabin. It was put back up in the church which is still standing.Longacre is held at the Cass County Jail on a $25,000 cash-only bond.

Man charged in theft of historic KC-area church bell

ELLIS COUNTY —A Kansas man was found guilty Friday  of pre-meditated first-degree murder after a week-long trial in Ellis County District Court, according to a media release from the county attorney. The jury deliberated for slightly more than two hours,&nbsp;according to a news release from the Ellis County Attorney's Office.

Colby Alan Trickle, 29, Hays, was charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder in the&nbsp;Oct. 31, 2019 shooting death of his 27-year-old wife Kristin Trickle, 27.

The defendant was also charged with falsely reporting information twice to Hays Police Department officers during the investigation. He was arrested in July 2021.

Sentencing for Trickle has yet to be scheduled.&nbsp;

Kansas law requires the defendant to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 50-years for the conviction of premeditated murder in the first degree.

“Sadly, we will never be able to bring Kristen Trickle back. It is my hope however, that this conviction brings some level of comfort and healing to those who knew and loved Kristen," said Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson in the news release.

“This result is the culmination of a lot of hard work and hours invested by many people devoted to the safety of this community. The diligence, determination, and dedication of our local law enforcement and first responders have led to this moment for Kristen Trickle and her family.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714143945539.png" alt="Trickle is being held in the Ellsworth Correctional Facility" />
 <figcaption>Trickle is being held in the Ellsworth Correctional Facility</figcaption>
 </figure>ELLIS COUNTY —A Kansas man was found guilty Friday of pre-meditated first-degree murder after a week-long trial in Ellis County District Court, according to a media release from the county attorney. The jury deliberated for slightly more than two hours,&nbsp;according to a news release from the Ellis County Attorney's Office.Colby Alan Trickle, 29, Hays, was charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder in the&nbsp;Oct. 31, 2019 shooting death of his 27-year-old wife Kristin Trickle, 27.The defendant was also charged with falsely reporting information twice to Hays Police Department officers during the investigation. He was arrested in July 2021.Sentencing for Trickle has yet to be scheduled.&nbsp;Kansas law requires the defendant to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 50-years for the conviction of premeditated murder in the first degree.“Sadly, we will never be able to bring Kristen Trickle back. It is my hope however, that this conviction brings some level of comfort and healing to those who knew and loved Kristen," said Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson in the news release.“This result is the culmination of a lot of hard work and hours invested by many people devoted to the safety of this community. The diligence, determination, and dedication of our local law enforcement and first responders have led to this moment for Kristen Trickle and her family.”

Jury: Western Kan. man guilty in pre-meditated murder of his wife

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City-area man was sentenced in federal court this week for two fraud schemes in which he sold unwitting victims rental equipment and real estate that did not belong to him, according to the United State's Attorney.

Jeremy Ace Woods, 46, Independence, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 17 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Woods to pay $798,021 in restitution to 48 victims and to forfeit to the government $336,150, which represents the proceeds he personally received from the charged conduct in this case.

On Dec. 14, 2022, Woods pleaded guilty to three counts of travel fraud and two counts of wire fraud as part of a rental-equipment scheme and a real estate scheme that victimized at least 48 individuals or businesses.

$1,187,177 Rental Equipment Fraud Scheme

As part of the rental-equipment scheme, Woods stole approximately 96 pieces of rental equipment valued at approximately $999,077 from 25 separate rental companies. He then sold at least 41 pieces of equipment to at least 15 victim buyers from across the Midwest, including buyers from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. These victim buyers paid Woods a total of $188,100 for the stolen equipment.

According to court documents, Woods used aliases and lies to enter into sexual relationships with multiple women and employment relationships with multiple men. He exploited these relationships by asking these individuals to rent equipment for him, thus acting as straw renters of the equipment — using their real names and banking information to obtain the equipment. Once the rental equipment was obtained, Woods — again, using various aliases — lined up buyers for the stolen equipment by posting the equipment for sale on Facebook Marketplace or similar websites.

Through this scheme, the unwitting straw renters suffered damage to their credit scores and suffered financial losses; the victim rental companies suffered financial losses; and the victim buyers — many of whom were small business owners — sustained devastating financial losses when the equipment they purchased was ultimately returned to the appropriate rental companies. According to the victim declarations, this fraud had a direct impact on multiple victims’ financial solvency and caused substantial loss of retirement, education, or other savings.

Among the rental equipment cited in court documents as being stolen then sold by Woods is a Boxer skid steer from Home Depot in Olathe, Kan., a Bobcat skid steer from United Rentals in Olathe, and a Toro Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader from Colman Equipment in Smithville, Mo.

As part of the relevant conduct in the scheme, Woods entered into a romantic relationship with a woman with an intellectual disability. Woods exploited this relationship by having the woman buy and rent property for him, including a truck, multiple trailers, and 12 smart phones. Additionally, Woods told the woman they were going to get married, and – based on those lies – used her money to purchase a $3,500 ring for himself.

$1,042,000 Real Estate Fraud Scheme

As part of the real-estate scheme, Woods fraudulently sold 12 homes he did not own, extracting large down payments and monthly installment payments from unsuspecting victim buyers, from September 2021 to February 2022. The scheme involved total payments, made or intended, of over $1 million.

In this scheme, Woods (through his companies, Ace’s Remediation and Lawn Service or Vaughns Property Management) solicited and received subcontracting jobs for maintenance tasks on homes going through the foreclosure process, many of which were owned by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Instead of honoring the contracts and performing the agreed-upon work, Woods posed as the owner of a real-estate company and fraudulently sold the homes to unsuspecting victim buyers. According to court documents, Woods used aliases with each victim of this scheme.

Woods elicited large downpayments from the victims and had the victims enter fraudulent contracts, requiring them to make monthly installment payments until the homes were paid in full. In total, Woods elicited $183,000 in down payments and monthly installments from various victims. Additionally, the victims also spent approximately $33,777 to remodel the homes, leading to a total actual loss of $216,777.

According to court documents, Woods attempted to victimize two additional individuals but the fraud was discovered before a downpayment was made. According to the victim declarations, this fraud — like the rental-equipment scheme — had a devastating financial impact on numerous lives. This fraud had a direct impact on multiple victims’ solvency; has caused substantial loss of retirement, education, or other savings; has caused substantial changes to employment and/or living arrangements; and has impacted victims’ ability to obtain credit.

Among the residential properties cited in court documents as fraudulently sold by Woods is a residence in Shawnee, Kan.

The intended loss of the two schemes totaled $2,229,177 while the actual loss of the schemes totaled $900,896.

For the rental-equipment scheme, the intended loss was calculated by adding the value of the stolen rental equipment, $999,077, to the amount the victim buyers paid the defendant, $188,100. The intended loss for the real-estate scheme was calculated by adding the amount paid by the victims for the downpayments, home upgrades, and/or monthly installment payments to the total unpaid amount owed under the fraudulent contracts for a total of $1,042,000.

The three counts of travel fraud to which Woods pleaded guilty are related to instances in which he caused his victims to travel across state lines as part of the fraud schemes.

During the schemes, Woods used multiple aliases, including Jeremy Ace, Jeremy Vaughn, Jeremy Brown, James Hanna, and Elvis John.

Woods has 31 prior felony convictions, including several fraud convictions that are relevant conduct in the two schemes in this case. When arrested in this case in May 2022, Woods was on felony probation in four separate cases in four separate Missouri counties and was on misdemeanor probation in Montgomery County, Kansas. Additionally, he has been convicted of 25 misdemeanors and has had his probation or parole revoked 15 times. He also has pending cases in four separate counties, including an active warrant out of Lyon County, Kansas, for escaping from custody.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599744375325.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Woods from a 2020 arrest in Saline County" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Woods from a 2020 arrest in Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City-area man was sentenced in federal court this week for two fraud schemes in which he sold unwitting victims rental equipment and real estate that did not belong to him, according to the United State's Attorney.Jeremy Ace Woods, 46, Independence, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 17 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Woods to pay $798,021 in restitution to 48 victims and to forfeit to the government $336,150, which represents the proceeds he personally received from the charged conduct in this case.On Dec. 14, 2022, Woods pleaded guilty to three counts of travel fraud and two counts of wire fraud as part of a rental-equipment scheme and a real estate scheme that victimized at least 48 individuals or businesses.$1,187,177 Rental Equipment Fraud SchemeAs part of the rental-equipment scheme, Woods stole approximately 96 pieces of rental equipment valued at approximately $999,077 from 25 separate rental companies. He then sold at least 41 pieces of equipment to at least 15 victim buyers from across the Midwest, including buyers from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. These victim buyers paid Woods a total of $188,100 for the stolen equipment.According to court documents, Woods used aliases and lies to enter into sexual relationships with multiple women and employment relationships with multiple men. He exploited these relationships by asking these individuals to rent equipment for him, thus acting as straw renters of the equipment — using their real names and banking information to obtain the equipment. Once the rental equipment was obtained, Woods — again, using various aliases — lined up buyers for the stolen equipment by posting the equipment for sale on Facebook Marketplace or similar websites.Through this scheme, the unwitting straw renters suffered damage to their credit scores and suffered financial losses; the victim rental companies suffered financial losses; and the victim buyers — many of whom were small business owners — sustained devastating financial losses when the equipment they purchased was ultimately returned to the appropriate rental companies. According to the victim declarations, this fraud had a direct impact on multiple victims’ financial solvency and caused substantial loss of retirement, education, or other savings.Among the rental equipment cited in court documents as being stolen then sold by Woods is a Boxer skid steer from Home Depot in Olathe, Kan., a Bobcat skid steer from United Rentals in Olathe, and a Toro Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader from Colman Equipment in Smithville, Mo.As part of the relevant conduct in the scheme, Woods entered into a romantic relationship with a woman with an intellectual disability. Woods exploited this relationship by having the woman buy and rent property for him, including a truck, multiple trailers, and 12 smart phones. Additionally, Woods told the woman they were going to get married, and – based on those lies – used her money to purchase a $3,500 ring for himself.$1,042,000 Real Estate Fraud SchemeAs part of the real-estate scheme, Woods fraudulently sold 12 homes he did not own, extracting large down payments and monthly installment payments from unsuspecting victim buyers, from September 2021 to February 2022. The scheme involved total payments, made or intended, of over $1 million.In this scheme, Woods (through his companies, Ace’s Remediation and Lawn Service or Vaughns Property Management) solicited and received subcontracting jobs for maintenance tasks on homes going through the foreclosure process, many of which were owned by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Instead of honoring the contracts and performing the agreed-upon work, Woods posed as the owner of a real-estate company and fraudulently sold the homes to unsuspecting victim buyers. According to court documents, Woods used aliases with each victim of this scheme.Woods elicited large downpayments from the victims and had the victims enter fraudulent contracts, requiring them to make monthly installment payments until the homes were paid in full. In total, Woods elicited $183,000 in down payments and monthly installments from various victims. Additionally, the victims also spent approximately $33,777 to remodel the homes, leading to a total actual loss of $216,777.According to court documents, Woods attempted to victimize two additional individuals but the fraud was discovered before a downpayment was made. According to the victim declarations, this fraud — like the rental-equipment scheme — had a devastating financial impact on numerous lives. This fraud had a direct impact on multiple victims’ solvency; has caused substantial loss of retirement, education, or other savings; has caused substantial changes to employment and/or living arrangements; and has impacted victims’ ability to obtain credit.Among the residential properties cited in court documents as fraudulently sold by Woods is a residence in Shawnee, Kan.$2,229,177 Total LossesThe intended loss of the two schemes totaled $2,229,177 while the actual loss of the schemes totaled $900,896.For the rental-equipment scheme, the intended loss was calculated by adding the value of the stolen rental equipment, $999,077, to the amount the victim buyers paid the defendant, $188,100. The intended loss for the real-estate scheme was calculated by adding the amount paid by the victims for the downpayments, home upgrades, and/or monthly installment payments to the total unpaid amount owed under the fraudulent contracts for a total of $1,042,000.The three counts of travel fraud to which Woods pleaded guilty are related to instances in which he caused his victims to travel across state lines as part of the fraud schemes.During the schemes, Woods used multiple aliases, including Jeremy Ace, Jeremy Vaughn, Jeremy Brown, James Hanna, and Elvis John.Woods has 31 prior felony convictions, including several fraud convictions that are relevant conduct in the two schemes in this case. When arrested in this case in May 2022, Woods was on felony probation in four separate cases in four separate Missouri counties and was on misdemeanor probation in Montgomery County, Kansas. Additionally, he has been convicted of 25 misdemeanors and has had his probation or parole revoked 15 times. He also has pending cases in four separate counties, including an active warrant out of Lyon County, Kansas, for escaping from custody.

KC-area man sold real estate, rental equipment he did not own

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a 48-year-old Kansas woman and have made an arrest.

Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the area of 800 S. Mission in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

First responders located two shooting victims including 48-year-old Adraine Kenney of Wichita who was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported a 22-year-old woman&nbsp;to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Investigators and officers identified and apprehended the 30-year-old male suspect without incident following a brief standoff in the 600 block of S. Mission. 

Preliminary investigation revealed that all three individuals were involved in a disturbance which led to the suspect shooting the two victims. All parties involved in this incident are acquainted with each other and there are no outstanding suspects.

The suspect faces charges of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary , and Kidnapping, according to Rebolledo.

This case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office. Police will identify the suspect when&nbsp;formal charges are filed, according to Rebolledo.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695400801814.png" alt="First responders at the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>First responders at the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a 48-year-old Kansas woman and have made an arrest.Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the area of 800 S. Mission in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.First responders located two shooting victims including 48-year-old Adraine Kenney of Wichita who was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported a 22-year-old woman&nbsp;to a local hospital with critical injuries.Investigators and officers identified and apprehended the 30-year-old male suspect without incident following a brief standoff in the 600 block of S. Mission. Preliminary investigation revealed that all three individuals were involved in a disturbance which led to the suspect shooting the two victims. All parties involved in this incident are acquainted with each other and there are no outstanding suspects.The suspect faces charges of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary , and Kidnapping, according to Rebolledo.This case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office. Police will identify the suspect when&nbsp;formal charges are filed, according to Rebolledo.

48-year-old Kansas woman dead, another injured in 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.

Steven Bowmen, Failure to appear, arrested 9/21

Courtney Raab, DUI liquor/drugs, arrested 9/21

Andrew Gooding, Failure to appear, arrested 9/21

Deshaud Thomas, Disorderly conduct, pedestrian under the influence, arrested 9/22

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/2023/9/1695397871309.jpeg" alt="Rayna Hubbard, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 9/21" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695397909984.jpeg" alt="Timothy Smith, Theft, Criminal Trespass, Possessing or consumption of alcoholic liquor in public place, arrested 9/21" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695398032974.jpeg" alt="TJ Grant, Failure to appear, arrested 9/21" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Steven Bowmen, Failure to appear, arrested 9/21Courtney Raab, DUI liquor/drugs, arrested 9/21Andrew Gooding, Failure to appear, arrested 9/21Deshaud Thomas, Disorderly conduct, pedestrian under the influence, arrested 9/22Recent 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. 22 

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a road rage shooting and have made an arrest.

Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to a residence in Olathe where they found a 42-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm, according to a media release.

The injury occurred during a road rage incident on southbound Interstate 35 Highway, south of 119th&nbsp;Street.

EMS transported the victim to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Police located the suspect who was taken into custody on a requested charge of attempted murder.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a road rage shooting and have made an arrest.Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to a residence in Olathe where they found a 42-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm, according to a media release.The injury occurred during a road rage incident on southbound Interstate 35 Highway, south of 119th&nbsp;Street.EMS transported the victim to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Police located the suspect who was taken into custody on a requested charge of attempted murder.

Police make arrest in Kansas road-rage shooting

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been charged with two counts of murder after detectives in a newly formed cold case unit connected him to the deaths of two women nearly three decades ago.

DNA evidence led to the arrest of 52-year-old Gary Dion Davis, Kansas City Police Chief Karl Oakman and Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree said Wednesday. Davis is jailed on a $500,000 bond for two counts of second-degree murder, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article279564234.html">Kansas City Star</a>&nbsp;reported.

Davis was a long-haul truck driver in the 1990s. He is accused of killing 26-year-old Christina King, who was found beaten to death behind an abandoned building on Christmas Day in 1996. He also is charged with fatally stabbing Pearl Barnes, whose body was found in a vacant house a month earlier.

Davis does not yet have a listed attorney. Two phone numbers listed for him were no longer in service, and a third had a full mailbox and wasn't accepting messages on Thursday.

The circumstances behind the deaths are still being investigated, but police said they do not believe that Davis knew either of the women. Detectives are trying to determine if Davis could be responsible for other crimes.

The Kansas City Kansas Police Department's cold case unit began operation in January 2022 and consists of three full-time detectives. Oakman said the department has “a lot of unsolved cases” and already had identified suspects in 11 homicide cases.

"So, it may not be today. It may not be tomorrow. In fact, it may not be this year. But there’s gonna be a time,” Oakman said. “You may be in a drive-thru line. You may be at the grocery store. We’re gonna eventually get you.”

Authorities also announced that two other unrelated cases were recently solved.

A 66-year-old inmate was charged in May after he confessed to killing 16-year-old Dion Estell, who was found shot to death in a creek bed in July 1997. The inmate, who was convicted of a 1998 killing and is now in hospice care, confessed to cold case detectives because he wanted closure for Estell's family.

The oldest case cleared involved the death of an hours-old baby girl found in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in November 1976. DNA evidence led detectives to the mother of the child in 2022.

The woman accused her grandmother of taking the baby away shortly after she gave birth. The grandmother, who has since died, was identified as the primary suspect.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695293051137.png" alt="Davis-photo Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Davis-photo Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been charged with two counts of murder after detectives in a newly formed cold case unit connected him to the deaths of two women nearly three decades ago.DNA evidence led to the arrest of 52-year-old Gary Dion Davis, Kansas City Police Chief Karl Oakman and Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree said Wednesday. Davis is jailed on a $500,000 bond for two counts of second-degree murder, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article279564234.html">Kansas City Star</a>&nbsp;reported.Davis was a long-haul truck driver in the 1990s. He is accused of killing 26-year-old Christina King, who was found beaten to death behind an abandoned building on Christmas Day in 1996. He also is charged with fatally stabbing Pearl Barnes, whose body was found in a vacant house a month earlier.Davis does not yet have a listed attorney. Two phone numbers listed for him were no longer in service, and a third had a full mailbox and wasn't accepting messages on Thursday.The circumstances behind the deaths are still being investigated, but police said they do not believe that Davis knew either of the women. Detectives are trying to determine if Davis could be responsible for other crimes.The Kansas City Kansas Police Department's cold case unit began operation in January 2022 and consists of three full-time detectives. Oakman said the department has “a lot of unsolved cases” and already had identified suspects in 11 homicide cases."So, it may not be today. It may not be tomorrow. In fact, it may not be this year. But there’s gonna be a time,” Oakman said. “You may be in a drive-thru line. You may be at the grocery store. We’re gonna eventually get you.”Authorities also announced that two other unrelated cases were recently solved.A 66-year-old inmate was charged in May after he confessed to killing 16-year-old Dion Estell, who was found shot to death in a creek bed in July 1997. The inmate, who was convicted of a 1998 killing and is now in hospice care, confessed to cold case detectives because he wanted closure for Estell's family.The oldest case cleared involved the death of an hours-old baby girl found in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in November 1976. DNA evidence led detectives to the mother of the child in 2022.The woman accused her grandmother of taking the baby away shortly after she gave birth. The grandmother, who has since died, was identified as the primary suspect.

Kan. cold case detectives connect 2 killings to the same suspect

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Texas man in connection with an ATM theft.

Just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 23-year-old Augustus Sherman Jr, 23, of Houston, Texas on a Riley County District Court warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft, and two counts of criminal damage to property, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The charges stem from a 2022 incident in which Sherman was alleged to be involved in the theft of a vehicle and money from an ATM in Manhattan. 

The total bond was set at $12,000 and he remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Texas man in connection with an ATM theft.Just after 9:30p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 23-year-old Augustus Sherman Jr, 23, of Houston, Texas on a Riley County District Court warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft, and two counts of criminal damage to property, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The charges stem from a 2022 incident in which Sherman was alleged to be involved in the theft of a vehicle and money from an ATM in Manhattan. The total bond was set at $12,000 and he remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

RCPD captures suspect in 2022 ATM theft

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent armed robbery and made three arrests.

Just before 3a.m. September 3, police responded to a robbery in the 300 block of SE Lawrence Street in Topeka.&nbsp; Officers found two individuals who had been assaulted and robbed with a firearm. As a result of the investigation, detectives identified a suspect as Cristian Soto, 20, of Topeka.

Police found Soto on September 6, arrested and booked into jail on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon and Theft.

As a result of this investigation, two additional suspects were identified as Darian J. Isley, 20, of Topeka, and Raul A. Retana Jr., 22, of Topeka. On Wednesday, police located both suspects and made arrests.

Darian J. Isley is being held on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated assault; Use of deadly weapon, Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon, Theft, Criminal possession of a weapon; convicted of person/drug felony; firearm used in crime and a Warrant.

Raul A. Retana is in jail on requested charges of Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon and Theft.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent armed robbery and made three arrests.Just before 3a.m. September 3, police responded to a robbery in the 300 block of SE Lawrence Street in Topeka.&nbsp; Officers found two individuals who had been assaulted and robbed with a firearm. As a result of the investigation, detectives identified a suspect as Cristian Soto, 20, of Topeka.Police found Soto on September 6, arrested and booked into jail on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon and Theft.As a result of this investigation, two additional suspects were identified as Darian J. Isley, 20, of Topeka, and Raul A. Retana Jr., 22, of Topeka. On Wednesday, police located both suspects and made arrests.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695298004986.png" alt="Isley-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Isley-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Darian J. Isley is being held on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated assault; Use of deadly weapon, Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon, Theft, Criminal possession of a weapon; convicted of person/drug felony; firearm used in crime and a Warrant.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695297785444.png" alt="Retana-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Retana-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Raul A. Retana is in jail on requested charges of Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/dangerous weapon and Theft.

3 suspects in violent Kansas armed robbery captured

Jessie Bailey, Failure to appear, arrested 9/20

Tevin King, Failure to appear, arrested 9/20

Megan Shoffner-Watkins, Theft by deception, arrested 9/20

Christopher Williss,&nbsp;Distribute hallucinogenic 100 grams&lt;1 kilogram, Distribute hallucinogenic 3.5&lt;100 grams, Possession of THC, Use/posses with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of para with intent to manufacture, Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors, Taxation; Drugs; no drug stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21

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/2023/9/1695308421245.jpeg" alt="Robin Bond, Possession of controlled substance, Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Robin Bond, Possession of controlled substance, Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695308510922.jpeg" alt="Leslie Thomas,&nbsp;Possession of controlled substance, Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Leslie Thomas,&nbsp;Possession of controlled substance, Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695308555733.jpeg" alt="Brittanie Salamon, Possession of controlled substance, arrested 9/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695308606825.jpeg" alt="Myles Vaughn, Unlawful damage to property, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, arrested 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Myles Vaughn, Unlawful damage to property, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, arrested 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695308696524.jpeg" alt="Joel Fernandez, DUI, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of marijuana, arrested&nbsp; 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Joel Fernandez, DUI, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of marijuana, arrested&nbsp; 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695308759361.jpeg" alt="Francisco Alvarado,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Francisco Alvarado,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695309073114.jpeg" alt="Jennifer Lopez Luevano,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20" />
 <figcaption>Jennifer Lopez Luevano,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695309158950.jpeg" alt="Sean Stacy,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams, Possession of THC,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;Possession of para with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance,&nbsp;Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21" />
 <figcaption>Sean Stacy,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 3.5 - &lt; 100 grams, Possession of THC,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;Possession of para with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance,&nbsp;Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695309327808.jpeg" alt="Jake Robinson, Driving while suspended,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams, Possession of THC,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of para with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance,&nbsp;Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21" />
 <figcaption>Jake Robinson, Driving while suspended,&nbsp;Distribute certain hallucinogenic; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram,&nbsp;Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 3.5 - &lt;100 grams, Possession of THC,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of para with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance,&nbsp;Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695309767087.jpeg" alt="Krysta Williss, Distribute hallucinogenic 100 grams&lt;1 kilogram, Distribute&nbsp;hallucinogenic 3.5&lt;100 grams, Possession of THC, Use/posses with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of para with intent to manufacture, Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors, Taxation; Drugs; no drug stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21" />
 <figcaption>Krysta Williss, Distribute hallucinogenic 100 grams&lt;1 kilogram, Distribute&nbsp;hallucinogenic 3.5&lt;100 grams, Possession of THC, Use/posses with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of para with intent to manufacture, Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors, Taxation; Drugs; no drug stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Jessie Bailey, Failure to appear, arrested 9/20Tevin King, Failure to appear, arrested 9/20Megan Shoffner-Watkins, Theft by deception, arrested 9/20Christopher Williss,&nbsp;Distribute hallucinogenic 100 grams&lt;1 kilogram, Distribute hallucinogenic 3.5&lt;100 grams, Possession of THC, Use/posses with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of para with intent to manufacture, Unlawful abuse of toxic vapors, Taxation; Drugs; no drug stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, arrested 9/21Recent 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. 21

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new accusations after an arrest.

On Tuesday police arrested 39-year-old Nicholas L. Ruby of Leavenworth on requested charges of&nbsp; criminal threat in the 1300 block U.S.73 Highway, according to Police Cheif Mike Wilson.

Ruby has previous convictions over the past twenty years that include theft, battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and obstruction, according to the Kansas Department Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695227464367.png" alt="Ruby has nearly a dozen previous convictions-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Ruby has nearly a dozen previous convictions-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new accusations after an arrest.On Tuesday police arrested 39-year-old Nicholas L. Ruby of Leavenworth on requested charges of&nbsp; criminal threat in the 1300 block U.S.73 Highway, according to Police Cheif Mike Wilson.Ruby has previous convictions over the past twenty years that include theft, battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and obstruction, according to the Kansas Department Corrections.

Kan. man with a history of crime accused of criminal threat

Brian Sione, Driving under the influence of Drugs/Alcohol, Vehicle&nbsp; insurance/liability coverage required, arrested 9/15

Jose Lara, Outside Warrant, arrested 9/15

Andrew Williams, Failure to appear, arrested 9/15

Christopher Werner, Driving under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs, arrested 9/15

Deveral Wilson, Domestic Battery, Intimidation of witness/victim, arrested 9/16

Ronnell Jones, Failure to appear, arrested 9/16

Kamilah Strupp, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, Possession of marijuana, Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/16

Benjamin Oleary, Outside Warrant, arrested 9/16

Jerrod Faunce, Animal Control, No person shall own/harbor animal over age of 5 months unless animal is vaccinated for Rabbies, Disorderly conduct, Liquor consumption on public streets/alleys/roadways/highways, arrested 9/16

Lynwood Walker, Failure to appear, arrested 9/18

Mikal Kairson (Juvenile), Murder 1st Degree, Criminal discharge of firearm, occupied dwelling bodily harm, Aggravated assault, arrested 9/18

Diana Pittman, Possession of controlled substance, Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Transporting an open container, arrested 9/19

Robert Lee, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 9/20

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/2023/9/1695222616503.jpeg" alt="William Benner, Failure to appear, arrested 9/15" />
 <figcaption>William Benner, Failure to appear, arrested 9/15</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222672207.jpeg" alt="Alfonzo Littleton, Failure to appear, arrested 9/16" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222723537.jpeg" alt="Cinderella Jackson, loud noise from residence, Disorderly conduct, arrested 9/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222785828.jpeg" alt="Patrick Fantroy ,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal Possession of weapon by a felon, arrested 9/18" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Fantroy ,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal Possession of weapon by a felon, arrested 9/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222917379.jpeg" alt="Christian Rodriguez, theft-shoplifting, Criminal Trespass, arrested 9/18" />
 <figcaption>Christian Rodriguez, theft-shoplifting, Criminal Trespass, arrested 9/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222999943.jpeg" alt="Indya Vereen, Failure to appear, arrested 9/18" />
 <figcaption>Indya Vereen, Failure to appear, arrested 9/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695223072332.jpeg" alt="Travis Berry, Domestic Battery, arrested 9/19" />
 <figcaption>Travis Berry, Domestic Battery, arrested 9/19</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Brian Sione, Driving under the influence of Drugs/Alcohol, Vehicle&nbsp; insurance/liability coverage required, arrested 9/15Jose Lara, Outside Warrant, arrested 9/15Andrew Williams, Failure to appear, arrested 9/15Christopher Werner, Driving under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs, arrested 9/15Deveral Wilson, Domestic Battery, Intimidation of witness/victim, arrested 9/16Ronnell Jones, Failure to appear, arrested 9/16Kamilah Strupp, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, Possession of marijuana, Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 9/16Benjamin Oleary, Outside Warrant, arrested 9/16Jerrod Faunce, Animal Control, No person shall own/harbor animal over age of 5 months unless animal is vaccinated for Rabbies, Disorderly conduct, Liquor consumption on public streets/alleys/roadways/highways, arrested 9/16Justin Mcrae, Assault, arrested 9/17Lynwood Walker, Failure to appear, arrested 9/18Mikal Kairson (Juvenile), Murder 1st Degree, Criminal discharge of firearm, occupied dwelling bodily harm, Aggravated assault, arrested 9/18Diana Pittman, Possession of controlled substance, Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Transporting an open container, arrested 9/19Robert Lee, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 9/20Recent 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. 15-20

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Sedgwick County Jail.

Just after 6a.m. on September 15,&nbsp; an inmate, who repeatedly engaged in self-injurious behavior and refused to cooperate with medical care died, according to Sheriff's Captain Keith Allen. The inmate identified as 44-year-old Marcello Ibarra, according to online jail records, had been hospitalized a total of 18 times since his arrest August 15, 2021.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Investigations Division and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (K.B.I.) were contacted.&nbsp; Ibarra&nbsp; was transported to the Sedgwick County Coroner’s Office.

Ibarra was jailed on felony charge of Murder in the 2nd&nbsp;Degree, Aggravated Assault, Fugitive from Justice and a hold for Immigration

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695163856742.png" alt="Ibarra as shown in his August 2021 Sedgwick County booking photo" />
 <figcaption>Ibarra as shown in his August 2021 Sedgwick County booking photo</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Sedgwick County Jail.Just after 6a.m. on September 15,&nbsp; an inmate, who repeatedly engaged in self-injurious behavior and refused to cooperate with medical care died, according to Sheriff's Captain Keith Allen. The inmate identified as 44-year-old Marcello Ibarra, according to online jail records, had been hospitalized a total of 18 times since his arrest August 15, 2021.The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Investigations Division and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (K.B.I.) were contacted.&nbsp; Ibarra&nbsp; was transported to the Sedgwick County Coroner’s Office.Ibarra was jailed on felony charge of Murder in the 2nd&nbsp;Degree, Aggravated Assault, Fugitive from Justice and a hold for Immigration

Illegal immigrant accused of murder dies in Kan. county jail

HENRY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a teen dead.

Just after 11:30p.m. September 17, police were called to investigate a shooting in the 400 Block of North Price Lane in Clinton, southeast of Kansas City, according to a media release.

  Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim of Clinton, Missouri, with an apparent gun shot wound to the chest. He was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.&nbsp;

Officers took 70-year-old Thomas Ribby of Clinton Missouri into custody initially on requested charges of murder in the first degree, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest, according to online jail records. 

On Monday Ribby was charged&nbsp; with endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death and resisting or interfering with arrest.

Court records state Ribby told law enforcement that he pointed the firearm at the teen and pulled the trigger but believed the firearm was unloaded. Detectives believe the teen victim can be heard in a 911 call stating that he had been shot by Ribby accidentally, according to a probable cause statement.

&nbsp;RIbby remains jailed on a $100,000 cash only bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695119885892.png" alt="Ribby-photo Henry County" />
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 </figure>HENRY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a teen dead.Just after 11:30p.m. September 17, police were called to investigate a shooting in the 400 Block of North Price Lane in Clinton, southeast of Kansas City, according to a media release. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim of Clinton, Missouri, with an apparent gun shot wound to the chest. He was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.&nbsp;Officers took 70-year-old Thomas Ribby of Clinton Missouri into custody initially on requested charges of murder in the first degree, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest, according to online jail records. On Monday Ribby was charged&nbsp; with endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death and resisting or interfering with arrest.Court records state Ribby told law enforcement that he pointed the firearm at the teen and pulled the trigger but believed the firearm was unloaded. Detectives believe the teen victim can be heard in a 911 call stating that he had been shot by Ribby accidentally, according to a probable cause statement.&nbsp;RIbby remains jailed on a $100,000 cash only bond, according to online jail records.

70-year-old accused in shooting death of 16-year-old

 COUNTY—A Kansas teen accused of following a pickup on his motorcycle and firing a shot that killed a Kansas woman on her way home from a high school football game made his first court appearance Monday morning.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">Click here to read the</a> online fundraiser for the Williams family.

On Monday, Daryon Boone, 19, was charged with murder in the first degree and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 10 p.m. Sept. 1, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 11200 block of East Central Avenue, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Officers arrived on the scene and located 69-year-old Norma Williams of Wichita unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound to her upper body.

Officers began providing life-saving efforts until EMS arrived. Mrs. Williams was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

During the investigation, officers learned that Mrs. Williams was the front passenger of a 2021 Honda Ridgeline traveling northbound on Greenwich, approaching the eastbound lanes of Kellogg Drive.

When they reached the intersection a group of motorcycles riding eastbound ran the red light and one of the motorcycles driven by Daryon Boone of Wichita struck their vehicle. Following the incident, Boone followed the vehicle, ultimately producing a handgun and shooting into the vehicle, which fatally injured Mrs. Williams.

Police arrested Boone&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and aggravated assault.

Boone is scheduled to return to court October 2. His bond was initially set at $500,000. He met the requirement of the bond and has not been in jail since the day following his Sept. 2, arrest, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693841905672.png" alt="Norma Williams was shot and killed on the way home from a Friday night ballgame in Wichita -photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Norma Williams was shot and killed on the way home from a Friday night ballgame in Wichita -photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure> COUNTY—A Kansas teen accused of following a pickup on his motorcycle and firing a shot that killed a Kansas woman on her way home from a high school football game made his first court appearance Monday morning.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">Click here to read the</a> online fundraiser for the Williams family.On Monday, Daryon Boone, 19, was charged with murder in the first degree and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693791365153.png" alt="Boone-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Boone-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 10 p.m. Sept. 1, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 11200 block of East Central Avenue, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.Officers arrived on the scene and located 69-year-old Norma Williams of Wichita unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound to her upper body.Officers began providing life-saving efforts until EMS arrived. Mrs. Williams was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.During the investigation, officers learned that Mrs. Williams was the front passenger of a 2021 Honda Ridgeline traveling northbound on Greenwich, approaching the eastbound lanes of Kellogg Drive.When they reached the intersection a group of motorcycles riding eastbound ran the red light and one of the motorcycles driven by Daryon Boone of Wichita struck their vehicle. Following the incident, Boone followed the vehicle, ultimately producing a handgun and shooting into the vehicle, which fatally injured Mrs. Williams.Police arrested Boone&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and aggravated assault.Boone is scheduled to return to court October 2. His bond was initially set at $500,000. He met the requirement of the bond and has not been in jail since the day following his Sept. 2, arrest, according to online jail records.

Teen charged with killing Kan. grandmother remains out of jail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans detained for years in Iran arrived home Tuesday, tearfully hugged their loved ones and declared “Freedom!” after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoner-swap-sanctions-assets-4e1fa477f8e6af45fb764acd259c2f1a">being let go as part of a politically risky deal</a>&nbsp;that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets.

The prisoners landed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with clapping and cheers heard in the predawn hours. Siamak Namazi, the first off the jet, paused for a moment, closed his eyes and took a deep breath before leaving the plane. Loved ones, some holding small American flags, enveloped them in hugs and exchanged greetings in English and Farsi, the main language of Iran.

“The nightmare is finally over,” Namazi’s brother, Babak, said at the airport.

“We haven’t had this moment is over eight years,” he added, his arm around his brother and his formerly detained father, Baquer, who had been earlier released by Iran. “It’s unbelievable.”

The former prisoners later posed for a group photograph with their families, calling out: “Freedom!”

The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries.

“Today, five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home,” the Democratic president said in a statement released as the plane carrying the group from Tehran landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday.

Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, on hand for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/un-general-assembly-2023-what-to-know-9f3f99a3c99594a2a36d83e11e206975">the United Nations General Assembly in New York</a>, suggested the exchange could be “a step in the direction of a humanitarian action between us and America.”

“It can definitely help in building trust,” Raisi told journalists.

However,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-tensions-prisoner-swap-analysis-e168c0bd2f15e794caa0079a0a97b251">tensions are almost certain to remain high</a>&nbsp;between the U.S. and Iran, which are locked in disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program and other matters. Iran says the program is peaceful, but it now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.

The prisoner release unfolded amid a major American military buildup in the Persian Gulf, with the possibility of U.S. troops&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/persian-gulf-tensions-us-armed-guards-57295a81dc45c9e0755bd6a83ece86d9">boarding and guarding commercial ships</a>&nbsp;in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass.

After the plane slowed to a stop in Doha, three of the prisoners — Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz — emerged.

They hugged the U.S. ambassador to Qatar, Timmy Davis, and others. The three then threw their arms over one another's shoulders and walked off toward the airport.

In a statement issued on his behalf, Namazi said: “I would not be free today, if it wasn’t for all of you who didn’t allow the world to forget me.”

“Thank you for being my voice when I could not speak for myself and for making sure I was heard when I mustered the strength to scream from behind the impenetrable walls of Evin Prison,” he said.

The United States did not immediately identify the other two freed Americans. All were released in exchange for five Iranians in U.S. custody and for the deal over the frozen Iranian assets owed by South Korea. The Biden administration said the five freed Iranians pose no threat to U.S. national security.

Two of the imprisoned Americans' family members, Effie Namazi and Vida Tahbaz, who had been under travel bans in Iran, also were on the plane.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said two of the Iranian prisoners will stay in the U.S. Meanwhile, Nour News, a website believed to be close to Iran’s security apparatus, said two of the Iranian prisoners were in Doha for the swap.

Nour News identified the two in Doha as: Mehrdad Ansari, an Iranian sentenced by the U.S. to 63 months in prison in 2021 for obtaining equipment that could be used in missiles, electronic warfare, nuclear weapons and other military gear, and Reza Sarhangpour Kafrani, an Iranian charged in 2021 over allegedly unlawfully exporting laboratory equipment to Iran.

The $5.9 billion in cash released to Iran represents money South Korea owed Iran — but had not yet paid — for oil purchased before the U.S. imposed sanctions on such transactions in 2019.

The U.S. maintains that, once in Qatar, the money will be held in restricted accounts to be used only for humanitarian goods, such as medicine and food. Those transactions are currently allowed under American sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic over its advancing nuclear program.

Iranian government officials have largely concurred, though some hard-liners have insisted, without evidence, that there would be no restrictions on how Tehran spends the money.

The deal has already&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hostage-state-department-51bb853cfd64bb824aed264038afe6d9">opened Biden to fresh criticism</a>&nbsp;from Republicans and others who say the administration is helping boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to American troops and Mideast allies. That could have implications in his re-election campaign.

Former President Donald Trump, currently the lead Republican challenger in that race, called it an “absolutely ridiculous” deal on the Truth Social social media site. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Biden of “rewarding and incentivizing Tehran's bad behavior.”

Biden held what the White House described as an emotional phone call with the families of the freed Americans after their release.

In his statement, Biden demanded more information on what happened to Bob Levinson, an American who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-levinson-iran-22c7a2b7b68fe693ff2ab49e16b732e6">went missing years ago.</a>&nbsp;The Biden administration also announced fresh sanctions on former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.

The U.S. government, the prisoners’ families and activists have denounced the charges against the five Americans as baseless.

The Americans included Namazi, who was detained in 2015 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on spying charges; Sharghi, a venture capitalist sentenced to 10 years; and Tahbaz, a British-American conservationist of Iranian descent who was arrested in 2018 and also received a 10-year sentence.

In a statement, Sharghi’s sister, Neda, said she “can’t wait to hug my brother and never let him go.”

“This is my brother, not an abstract policy," she added. "We are talking about human lives. There is nothing partisan about saving the lives of innocent Americans and today should be a moment of American unity as we welcome them home.”

Iran and the U.S. have a history of prisoner swaps dating back to the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis following the Islamic Revolution.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695125209993.png" alt="Family members embrace freed American Emad Shargi after he and four fellow detainees were released in a prisoner swap deal between U.S and Iran, as he arrives at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP)" />
 <figcaption>Family members embrace freed American Emad Shargi after he and four fellow detainees were released in a prisoner swap deal between U.S and Iran, as he arrives at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP)</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans detained for years in Iran arrived home Tuesday, tearfully hugged their loved ones and declared “Freedom!” after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoner-swap-sanctions-assets-4e1fa477f8e6af45fb764acd259c2f1a">being let go as part of a politically risky deal</a>&nbsp;that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">American citizens imprisoned by Iran for years are welcomed by family and friends upon arrival in Fort Belvior, Virginia. <a href="https://t.co/7ocQ2FwIyN">pic.twitter.com/7ocQ2FwIyN</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1704135205831729594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The prisoners landed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with clapping and cheers heard in the predawn hours. Siamak Namazi, the first off the jet, paused for a moment, closed his eyes and took a deep breath before leaving the plane. Loved ones, some holding small American flags, enveloped them in hugs and exchanged greetings in English and Farsi, the main language of Iran.“The nightmare is finally over,” Namazi’s brother, Babak, said at the airport.“We haven’t had this moment is over eight years,” he added, his arm around his brother and his formerly detained father, Baquer, who had been earlier released by Iran. “It’s unbelievable.”The former prisoners later posed for a group photograph with their families, calling out: “Freedom!”The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries.“Today, five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home,” the Democratic president said in a statement released as the plane carrying the group from Tehran landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joe Biden releases 5 prisoners &amp; $6B to Iran, a leading state sponsor of terrorism. On the day we pay tribute &amp; remember the victims of 9/11, one of the most horrific attacks on American soil, the Biden Admin brokered a deal with terrorists who openly shout ‘Death to America.’ <a href="https://t.co/2AqTHG0Wso">https://t.co/2AqTHG0Wso</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1701355511201902602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, on hand for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/un-general-assembly-2023-what-to-know-9f3f99a3c99594a2a36d83e11e206975">the United Nations General Assembly in New York</a>, suggested the exchange could be “a step in the direction of a humanitarian action between us and America.”“It can definitely help in building trust,” Raisi told journalists.However,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-tensions-prisoner-swap-analysis-e168c0bd2f15e794caa0079a0a97b251">tensions are almost certain to remain high</a>&nbsp;between the U.S. and Iran, which are locked in disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program and other matters. Iran says the program is peaceful, but it now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.The prisoner release unfolded amid a major American military buildup in the Persian Gulf, with the possibility of U.S. troops&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/persian-gulf-tensions-us-armed-guards-57295a81dc45c9e0755bd6a83ece86d9">boarding and guarding commercial ships</a>&nbsp;in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass.After the plane slowed to a stop in Doha, three of the prisoners — Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz — emerged.They hugged the U.S. ambassador to Qatar, Timmy Davis, and others. The three then threw their arms over one another's shoulders and walked off toward the airport.In a statement issued on his behalf, Namazi said: “I would not be free today, if it wasn’t for all of you who didn’t allow the world to forget me.”“Thank you for being my voice when I could not speak for myself and for making sure I was heard when I mustered the strength to scream from behind the impenetrable walls of Evin Prison,” he said.The United States did not immediately identify the other two freed Americans. All were released in exchange for five Iranians in U.S. custody and for the deal over the frozen Iranian assets owed by South Korea. The Biden administration said the five freed Iranians pose no threat to U.S. national security.Two of the imprisoned Americans' family members, Effie Namazi and Vida Tahbaz, who had been under travel bans in Iran, also were on the plane.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said two of the Iranian prisoners will stay in the U.S. Meanwhile, Nour News, a website believed to be close to Iran’s security apparatus, said two of the Iranian prisoners were in Doha for the swap.Nour News identified the two in Doha as: Mehrdad Ansari, an Iranian sentenced by the U.S. to 63 months in prison in 2021 for obtaining equipment that could be used in missiles, electronic warfare, nuclear weapons and other military gear, and Reza Sarhangpour Kafrani, an Iranian charged in 2021 over allegedly unlawfully exporting laboratory equipment to Iran.The $5.9 billion in cash released to Iran represents money South Korea owed Iran — but had not yet paid — for oil purchased before the U.S. imposed sanctions on such transactions in 2019.The U.S. maintains that, once in Qatar, the money will be held in restricted accounts to be used only for humanitarian goods, such as medicine and food. Those transactions are currently allowed under American sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic over its advancing nuclear program.Iranian government officials have largely concurred, though some hard-liners have insisted, without evidence, that there would be no restrictions on how Tehran spends the money.The deal has already&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hostage-state-department-51bb853cfd64bb824aed264038afe6d9">opened Biden to fresh criticism</a>&nbsp;from Republicans and others who say the administration is helping boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to American troops and Mideast allies. That could have implications in his re-election campaign.Former President Donald Trump, currently the lead Republican challenger in that race, called it an “absolutely ridiculous” deal on the Truth Social social media site. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Biden of “rewarding and incentivizing Tehran's bad behavior.”Biden held what the White House described as an emotional phone call with the families of the freed Americans after their release.In his statement, Biden demanded more information on what happened to Bob Levinson, an American who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/robert-levinson-iran-22c7a2b7b68fe693ff2ab49e16b732e6">went missing years ago.</a>&nbsp;The Biden administration also announced fresh sanctions on former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence.The U.S. government, the prisoners’ families and activists have denounced the charges against the five Americans as baseless.The Americans included Namazi, who was detained in 2015 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison on spying charges; Sharghi, a venture capitalist sentenced to 10 years; and Tahbaz, a British-American conservationist of Iranian descent who was arrested in 2018 and also received a 10-year sentence.In a statement, Sharghi’s sister, Neda, said she “can’t wait to hug my brother and never let him go.”“This is my brother, not an abstract policy," she added. "We are talking about human lives. There is nothing partisan about saving the lives of innocent Americans and today should be a moment of American unity as we welcome them home.”Iran and the U.S. have a history of prisoner swaps dating back to the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis following the Islamic Revolution.

🎥 $6 billion deal: Americans released by Iran arrive home, declare Freedom!

FINNEY COUNTY —A woman accused in the death of a southwest Kansas man has been extradited to Kansas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695074941566.png" alt="Smith photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —A woman accused in the death of a southwest Kansas man has been extradited to Kansas.Just after 3p.m. Sunday, 32-year-old Samantha Smith was booked into the Finney County jail in requested charges of&nbsp; Murder in the 1st degree. In the commission of a felony and Aggravated robbery, according to online jail records.In September 2019, Ernie Ortiz was found shot outside of his family restaurant in Garden City and he later died at the hospital. It is believed Ortiz was shot during a robbery after he closed the business for the night.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673628423977.png" alt="Ernie Ortiz died during a robbery in Sept. of 2019- photo Garden City Police" />
 <figcaption>Ernie Ortiz died during a robbery in Sept. of 2019- photo Garden City Police</figcaption>
 </figure>On September 6, U.S. Marshals arrested Smith in connection with the&nbsp;homicide&nbsp; in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694046768318.png" alt="Smith-photo Horry County, South Carolina Jail" />
 <figcaption>Smith-photo Horry County, South Carolina Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>In June 2023, the Garden City Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery against Smith in connection with the case. In January, Crime Stoppers in southwest Kansas offered a&nbsp;$21,500 reward for information in the&nbsp;shooting death.