HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas man jailed after allegedly shooting his wife is facing updated requested charges.

On Tuesday, the city of Newton reported 74-year-old Peggy Altum died over the weekend.

Just before 2a.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Terrace Drive in Newton, according to a media release from from police.

A man at the house identified as 70-year-old Edward Altum reported his 74-year-old wife had been shot and refused to answer any further questions.

EMS transported the victim to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Police arrested Edward Altum, the victim's husband. He remains jailed on an updated requested charge of first-degree-murder.

Police also recovered a gun at the scene, according to the release.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702667856753.png" alt="Altum-photo Harvey Co." />
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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas man jailed after allegedly shooting his wife is facing updated requested charges.On Tuesday, the city of Newton reported 74-year-old Peggy Altum died over the weekend.Just before 2a.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Terrace Drive in Newton, according to a media release from from police.A man at the house identified as 70-year-old Edward Altum reported his 74-year-old wife had been shot and refused to answer any further questions.EMS transported the victim to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Police arrested Edward Altum, the victim's husband. He remains jailed on an updated requested charge of first-degree-murder.Police also recovered a gun at the scene, according to the release.

Kan. man accused of shooting his wife now faces murder charge

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and arrested a 15-year-old boy.

Just after 9 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a shooting call to the 3000 block of South Everett in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo. 

First responders located a 15-year-old victim with two gunshot wounds to his abdominal area. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital with critical injuries. The victim underwent surgery and was reported in stable condition Monday.

Preliminary investigation revealed that during the commission of a crime, a 15-year-old suspect shot the victim. Detectives are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.&nbsp;

Police have not released all the requested charges the teen suspect faces.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and arrested a 15-year-old boy.Just after 9 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a shooting call to the 3000 block of South Everett in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo. First responders located a 15-year-old victim with two gunshot wounds to his abdominal area. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital with critical injuries. The victim underwent surgery and was reported in stable condition Monday.Preliminary investigation revealed that during the commission of a crime, a 15-year-old suspect shot the victim. Detectives are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.&nbsp;Police have not released all the requested charges the teen suspect faces.

Police: 15-year-old accused of shooting Kan. teen victim 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/Legal%20experts%20have%20called%20the%20measure%20a%20flagrant%20violation%20of%20the%20U.S.%20government's%20purview%20over%20immigration%20enforcement.">Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott</a>&nbsp;on Monday approved&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-migrants-arrest-explainer-306f644e8bb95333b078ed3923adacf0">sweeping new powers</a>&nbsp;that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws.

Opponents have called the measure the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since a 2010 Arizona law — denounced by critics as the “Show Me Your Papers” bill — that was largely&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/57fd255191214d54b420a39a96b82451">struck down</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. Supreme Court. Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, and Texas’ law is also likely to face swift legal challenges.

The law, which takes effect in March, allows any Texas law enforcement officer to arrest people who are suspected of entering the country illegally. Once in custody, they could either agree to a Texas judge’s order to leave the U.S. or be prosecuted on misdemeanor charges of illegal entry. Migrants who don’t leave could face arrest again under more serious felony charges.

Abbott, who signed the law in front of a section of border fence in Brownsville, predicted the number of people crossing illegally into Texas would drop by “well over 50%, maybe 75%." He did not offer evidence for that estimate.

“The consequences of it are so extreme that the people being smuggled by the cartels, they will not want to be coming into the state of Texas," he said.

The law adds another tension point over immigration amid a struggle between the White House and Senate negotiators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-security-ukraine-congress-senate-biden-cb8d4e3ad8271323cfd9294b527d6615">to reach a deal on border security</a>. Republicans in Congress are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for any help for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs.

Texas Republicans have increasingly challenged the U.S. government’s authority over immigration, saying President Joe Biden's administration isn’t doing enough to control the 1,950-mile (3,149-kilometer) southern border. Texas has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/migrants-los-angeles-california-texas-immigration-abbott-3fdb47985b34cd8301b61251b590778c">bused more than 65,000 migrants</a>&nbsp;to cities across America since August 2022 and recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-border-wire-522e993680a4d729e538a53a788ec185">installed razor wire</a>&nbsp;along the banks of the Rio Grande, which has snagged and injured some asylum-seekers.

The U.S. government on Monday temporarily shut down two railroad border crossings in Texas, a move that rail operators said would hamper trade ahead of Christmas. Troy Miller, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s acting commissioner, said the closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso were a response to more migrants traveling on freight trains, particularly over the last week.

Miller said authorities are seeing “unprecedented” arrivals at the border, topping 10,000 crossings on some days this month.

Shortly after Abbott signed the new law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas said it would challenge the measure in court. More than 20 congressional Democrats also signed a letter urging the U.S. Justice Department to sue to stop the law, known as Senate Bill 4.

“SB 4 is dangerous for the people of Texas and interferes with the federal government’s exclusive authority over immigration and foreign affairs," the letter read.

Mexico’s government also has rebuked the measure. Under bilateral and international agreements, Mexico is required to accept deportations of its own citizens, but not those of other countries. Under the Texas law, migrants ordered to leave would be sent to ports of entry along the border with Mexico, even if they are not Mexican citizens. In September and October,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-arrests-venezuela-mexico-a89f66759ac97c7ec62e4559af4e48a3">Venezuelans were the largest nationality</a>&nbsp;arrested for illegally crossing the U.S. border.

During debate in the Texas House in November, GOP state Rep. David Spiller pushed back against concerns that the law would be used as a dragnet to arrest immigrants statewide. He said enforcement would mostly take place in border counties. But he also rebuffed several efforts by Democrats to narrow the law, including a proposed carve-out for police on college campuses.

Because the illegal entry charge is a misdemeanor, which has a statue of limitation of two years, Spiller has said the law will not be used to target immigrants who have long been settled in the U.S.

“This is not, ‘Round up everyone who is here illegally and ship them back to Mexico,’” he said during debate over the bill.

Opponents have accused Texas Republicans of using the law as a vehicle to force the Supreme Court’s new conservative majority to revisit its landmark 2012 Arizona decision. At the time, Justice Anthony Kennedy said Arizona may have “understandable frustrations” with immigrants who are in the country illegally but that it can’t pursue policies that “undermine federal law.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702952665492.png" alt="Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law at a border wall construction site in Brownsville, Texas on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, that will broaden his border security plans and add funding for more infrastructure to deter illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez)" />
 <figcaption>Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law at a border wall construction site in Brownsville, Texas on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, that will broaden his border security plans and add funding for more infrastructure to deter illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez)</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/Legal%20experts%20have%20called%20the%20measure%20a%20flagrant%20violation%20of%20the%20U.S.%20government's%20purview%20over%20immigration%20enforcement.">Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott</a>&nbsp;on Monday approved&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-migrants-arrest-explainer-306f644e8bb95333b078ed3923adacf0">sweeping new powers</a>&nbsp;that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTexasGovernor%2Fvideos%2F1979749065731909%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=40" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Opponents have called the measure the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since a 2010 Arizona law — denounced by critics as the “Show Me Your Papers” bill — that was largely&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/57fd255191214d54b420a39a96b82451">struck down</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. Supreme Court. Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, and Texas’ law is also likely to face swift legal challenges.The law, which takes effect in March, allows any Texas law enforcement officer to arrest people who are suspected of entering the country illegally. Once in custody, they could either agree to a Texas judge’s order to leave the U.S. or be prosecuted on misdemeanor charges of illegal entry. Migrants who don’t leave could face arrest again under more serious felony charges.Abbott, who signed the law in front of a section of border fence in Brownsville, predicted the number of people crossing illegally into Texas would drop by “well over 50%, maybe 75%." He did not offer evidence for that estimate.“The consequences of it are so extreme that the people being smuggled by the cartels, they will not want to be coming into the state of Texas," he said.The law adds another tension point over immigration amid a struggle between the White House and Senate negotiators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-security-ukraine-congress-senate-biden-cb8d4e3ad8271323cfd9294b527d6615">to reach a deal on border security</a>. Republicans in Congress are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for any help for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs.Texas Republicans have increasingly challenged the U.S. government’s authority over immigration, saying President Joe Biden's administration isn’t doing enough to control the 1,950-mile (3,149-kilometer) southern border. Texas has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/migrants-los-angeles-california-texas-immigration-abbott-3fdb47985b34cd8301b61251b590778c">bused more than 65,000 migrants</a>&nbsp;to cities across America since August 2022 and recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-border-wire-522e993680a4d729e538a53a788ec185">installed razor wire</a>&nbsp;along the banks of the Rio Grande, which has snagged and injured some asylum-seekers.The U.S. government on Monday temporarily shut down two railroad border crossings in Texas, a move that rail operators said would hamper trade ahead of Christmas. Troy Miller, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s acting commissioner, said the closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso were a response to more migrants traveling on freight trains, particularly over the last week.Miller said authorities are seeing “unprecedented” arrivals at the border, topping 10,000 crossings on some days this month.Shortly after Abbott signed the new law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas said it would challenge the measure in court. More than 20 congressional Democrats also signed a letter urging the U.S. Justice Department to sue to stop the law, known as Senate Bill 4.“SB 4 is dangerous for the people of Texas and interferes with the federal government’s exclusive authority over immigration and foreign affairs," the letter read.Mexico’s government also has rebuked the measure. Under bilateral and international agreements, Mexico is required to accept deportations of its own citizens, but not those of other countries. Under the Texas law, migrants ordered to leave would be sent to ports of entry along the border with Mexico, even if they are not Mexican citizens. In September and October,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-arrests-venezuela-mexico-a89f66759ac97c7ec62e4559af4e48a3">Venezuelans were the largest nationality</a>&nbsp;arrested for illegally crossing the U.S. border.During debate in the Texas House in November, GOP state Rep. David Spiller pushed back against concerns that the law would be used as a dragnet to arrest immigrants statewide. He said enforcement would mostly take place in border counties. But he also rebuffed several efforts by Democrats to narrow the law, including a proposed carve-out for police on college campuses.Because the illegal entry charge is a misdemeanor, which has a statue of limitation of two years, Spiller has said the law will not be used to target immigrants who have long been settled in the U.S.“This is not, ‘Round up everyone who is here illegally and ship them back to Mexico,’” he said during debate over the bill.Opponents have accused Texas Republicans of using the law as a vehicle to force the Supreme Court’s new conservative majority to revisit its landmark 2012 Arizona decision. At the time, Justice Anthony Kennedy said Arizona may have “understandable frustrations” with immigrants who are in the country illegally but that it can’t pursue policies that “undermine federal law.”___

Immigration showdown: New Texas law lets police arrest illegals

SALINE COUNTY —A bullet shot through one victim and struck another early Sunday morning during a domestic disturbance in Salina.

Salina Police Department officers reported at 2:26 a.m. to the 500 block of Moon Drive for a dispute between 30-year-old Salina resident Victor Phanthakeo and one of his family members.

According to SPD Capt. James Feldman, while Phanthakeo and one of the victims argued, which escalated, causing a second victim to step in to try and calm the situation.

Phanthakeo allegedly shot a 40-caliber handgun, which struck the first 26-year-old victim in the lower abdomen, traveled through, and hit the second 25-year-old victim in the arm.

"The victim who got shot in the abdomen took off running," Feldman said. "He was later taken by a family member to the hospital."

Feldman said when officers arrived at the residence, they found and arrested Phanthakeo on requested charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery.

Both victims sought treatment at Salina Regional Health Center later that day. According to Feldman, the victim with the abdomen wound will quickly recover from the gunshot.

No life-threatening injuries," Feldman said. "He got very lucky — they were kind of minor injuries for a gunshot wound."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702906852565.png" alt="Phanthakeo-photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —A bullet shot through one victim and struck another early Sunday morning during a domestic disturbance in Salina.Salina Police Department officers reported at 2:26 a.m. to the 500 block of Moon Drive for a dispute between 30-year-old Salina resident Victor Phanthakeo and one of his family members.According to SPD Capt. James Feldman, while Phanthakeo and one of the victims argued, which escalated, causing a second victim to step in to try and calm the situation.Phanthakeo allegedly shot a 40-caliber handgun, which struck the first 26-year-old victim in the lower abdomen, traveled through, and hit the second 25-year-old victim in the arm."The victim who got shot in the abdomen took off running," Feldman said. "He was later taken by a family member to the hospital."Feldman said when officers arrived at the residence, they found and arrested Phanthakeo on requested charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery.Both victims sought treatment at Salina Regional Health Center later that day. According to Feldman, the victim with the abdomen wound will quickly recover from the gunshot.No life-threatening injuries," Feldman said. "He got very lucky — they were kind of minor injuries for a gunshot wound."

Two Kan. victims from single gunshot during domestic disturbance

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman for alleged financial crimes.

Just before 4a.m. Sunday, police arrested 34-year-old&nbsp;Ann Goetz Jensen of Topeka, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department, according to the RCPD activity report.

She remains in custody on a $5,500 bond on a&nbsp; Riley County District Court warrant for forgery, failure to appear, and theft by deception.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman for alleged financial crimes.Just before 4a.m. Sunday, police arrested 34-year-old&nbsp;Ann Goetz Jensen of Topeka, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department, according to the RCPD activity report.She remains in custody on a $5,500 bond on a&nbsp; Riley County District Court warrant for forgery, failure to appear, and theft by deception.&nbsp;

RCPD: Kansas woman accused of financial crimes

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

On Thursday, the&nbsp;Brown County Sheriff's office received information about recent drug related activity in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Deputies investigated the concern and were&nbsp; able to obtain a search warrant.&nbsp; The Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force and Hiawatha Police executed that warrant&nbsp; at&nbsp; a residence at 1104 Utah Street.

Deputies arrested 20-year-old Francis Gonzales of Hiawatha was on requested charges of Possession of Cocaine, Marijuana and&nbsp; Drug Paraphernalia.

Yiesson Porter, 22, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of psilocybin w intent to distribute, possession of marijuana w intent to distribute, possession of illegal drugs wo a tax stamp, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702678869408.png" alt="Gonzales-photo Brown Co." />
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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple drug allegations.On Thursday, the&nbsp;Brown County Sheriff's office received information about recent drug related activity in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Deputies investigated the concern and were&nbsp; able to obtain a search warrant.&nbsp; The Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force and Hiawatha Police executed that warrant&nbsp; at&nbsp; a residence at 1104 Utah Street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702678904562.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Deputies arrested 20-year-old Francis Gonzales of Hiawatha was on requested charges of Possession of Cocaine, Marijuana and&nbsp; Drug Paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702678932902.png" alt="Porter photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Porter photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Yiesson Porter, 22, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of psilocybin w intent to distribute, possession of marijuana w intent to distribute, possession of illegal drugs wo a tax stamp, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Suspect was selling cocaine from Kansas home

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A jury trial scheduled to begin last week for a Kansas woman accused in a fatal shooting is now delayed until February, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

La’Niha Banks, 19 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder, two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm, and four counts of aggravated assault, according to the district attorney's office.

On June 14, police arrested&nbsp; Banks after a 17 day search.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just after 11 p.m. May 20, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita. Upon arrival, officers located&nbsp; 19-year-old Lationna Johnson &nbsp;with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.

EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, according to Rebolledo.

The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, she started to drive away, but the Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.

Banks is now being held on a $1 million bond, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686138861430.png" alt="Banks-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Banks-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A jury trial scheduled to begin last week for a Kansas woman accused in a fatal shooting is now delayed until February, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.La’Niha Banks, 19 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder, two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm, and four counts of aggravated assault, according to the district attorney's office.On June 14, police arrested&nbsp; Banks after a 17 day search.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just after 11 p.m. May 20, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita. Upon arrival, officers located&nbsp; 19-year-old Lationna Johnson &nbsp;with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, according to Rebolledo.The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, she started to drive away, but the Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.Banks is now being held on a $1 million bond, according to online jail records.

Murder trial delayed for Kan. woman who hid from police for 17 days 

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an allege domestic incident.

Shortly before 9p.m. on Thursday officers responded to an alleged domestic disturbance in the 300 block East P Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. An investigation determined that a domestic battery had occurred against a 38-year-old victim and during the disturbance a firearm was used in a threatening manner. 

Police located the 30 year old suspect identified as Anthony C. Simon of Atchison a short time later and arrested him on requested charges that include&nbsp;&nbsp;aggravated assault and domestic battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702655947506.png" alt="Simon photo Atchison Co." />
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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an allege domestic incident.Shortly before 9p.m. on Thursday officers responded to an alleged domestic disturbance in the 300 block East P Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. An investigation determined that a domestic battery had occurred against a 38-year-old victim and during the disturbance a firearm was used in a threatening manner. Police located the 30 year old suspect identified as Anthony C. Simon of Atchison a short time later and arrested him on requested charges that include&nbsp;&nbsp;aggravated assault and domestic battery.

Police: Suspect used a gun in Kan. domestic violence attack

&nbsp;JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged burglary involving a number of firearms.

On Dec. 11, Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44-year-old Alyyshia Lee Schwanz of Topeka, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.

&nbsp;Schwanz is believed to be involved in a burglary that took place on December 5, near the Jackson, Jefferson and Atchison County lines.&nbsp; 

Schwanz allegedly stole a number of firearms from the residence.&nbsp; She was booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of burglary with the intent to steal firearms, criminal distribution of firearms to a felon and criminal damage to property. She is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Earlier this month, she was arrested and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections following&nbsp; a single vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Kansas Ave and SW 6th Street in Topeka shortly before the scheduled Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade.

She was held on requested charges of Possession of opiate, Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possession of marijuana, Possession of hallucinogenic drug, Vehicle liability insurance required, Yield emergency vehicle, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702501267569.png" alt="Schwanz-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Schwanz-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged burglary involving a number of firearms.On Dec. 11, Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44-year-old Alyyshia Lee Schwanz of Topeka, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;Schwanz is believed to be involved in a burglary that took place on December 5, near the Jackson, Jefferson and Atchison County lines.&nbsp; Schwanz allegedly stole a number of firearms from the residence.&nbsp; She was booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of burglary with the intent to steal firearms, criminal distribution of firearms to a felon and criminal damage to property. She is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.Earlier this month, she was arrested and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections following&nbsp; a single vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Kansas Ave and SW 6th Street in Topeka shortly before the scheduled Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade.She was held on requested charges of Possession of opiate, Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possession of marijuana, Possession of hallucinogenic drug, Vehicle liability insurance required, Yield emergency vehicle, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway.

Kan. woman accused in burglary of a number of firearms

HARVEY COUNTY&nbsp; — Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a woman was shot in Newton.

A man at the house reported his 74-year-old wife had been shot and refused to answer any further questions.

EMS transported the victim to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her husband identified as 70-year-old Edward Altum. He is being held in the Harvey County Jail on a requested charge of attempted murder. Police also recovered&nbsp; gun at the scene.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702667856753.png" alt="Altum-photo Harvey County" />
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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY&nbsp; — Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a woman was shot in Newton.Just before 2a.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Terrace Drive in Newton, according to a media release from from police.A man at the house reported his 74-year-old wife had been shot and refused to answer any further questions.EMS transported the victim to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her husband identified as 70-year-old Edward Altum. He is being held in the Harvey County Jail on a requested charge of attempted murder. Police also recovered&nbsp; gun at the scene.

Kansas man accused of attempting to kill his wife

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old from Wichita continue to search for a suspect.

just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at the intersection of 15th Street North and Poplar Avenue in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp;

First responders located the 15-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and the 14-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his right upper leg. EMS transported both victims to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims underwent surgery and are in stable condition.

Detectives are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and had not made an arrest, Rebolledo reported early Friday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702502344958.png" alt="Police at the scene of the investstigation-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene of the investstigation-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old from Wichita continue to search for a suspect.just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at the intersection of 15th Street North and Poplar Avenue in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp;First responders located the 15-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and the 14-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his right upper leg. EMS transported both victims to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims underwent surgery and are in stable condition.Detectives are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and had not made an arrest, Rebolledo reported early Friday.

Search continues for Kan. suspect who shot 14, 15-year-old

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man was sentenced for a violent armed robbery from an auto repair shop&nbsp; in 2020 that was working on his vehicle..

&nbsp;A Jackson County judge sentenced 44-year-old Tomorren Garrett to 10 years in state prison for convictions related to the robbery, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

In September 2023, jurors convicted Garrett of two counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree and two counts of Armed Criminal Action for a robbery at a Truman Road auto repair shop.&nbsp;

According to a probable cause statement, in April of 2020,&nbsp;Officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department were notified of an armed robbery that occurred at 1700 Truman Rd (Ebenezer Auto).

Upon officers arrival they contacted several employees who were victims of the incident.

The owner of the business stated&nbsp; Garrett brought them a vehicle to repair approximately two and a half weeks ago. Garrett brought them parts for the vehicle and they agreed on a labor price of $700.00. Garrett gave them a $350.00 deposit to complete the work. 

When Garrett came in the store to check the status of his vehicle he was talking with an employee of the business who told him his vehicle heads don't have compression. Garrett got upset, asked for his parts back, and left the business. Approximately 5 minutes later, Garrett came back armed with a handgun and put the gun in his right pant pocket. Garrett stated, “No you will listen, I'm going to kill you and I want my money”. An employee gave Garrett $110.00 but Garrett demanded that she gives him all the money that she had. Garrett then pushed another employee and told him to give more money. The employee&nbsp; gave Garrett $300.00. 

Garrett then produced a handgun and struck an employee in the face with the handgun. Another employee approached Garrett.&nbsp; When Garrett’s girlfriend warned Garrett that the employee was approaching him. Garrett hit the employee in the face with the handgun. Garrett then left the scene but came back a short time later and was yelling at the owner to come outside.

 Garrett remained on scene when the officers arrived and was arrested. He later&nbsp;admitted going to Ebenezer Auto and confronting employees about his vehicle.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702395793776.png" alt="Garrett-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Garrett-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man was sentenced for a violent armed robbery from an auto repair shop&nbsp; in 2020 that was working on his vehicle..&nbsp;A Jackson County judge sentenced 44-year-old Tomorren Garrett to 10 years in state prison for convictions related to the robbery, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.In September 2023, jurors convicted Garrett of two counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree and two counts of Armed Criminal Action for a robbery at a Truman Road auto repair shop.&nbsp;According to a probable cause statement, in April of 2020,&nbsp;Officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department were notified of an armed robbery that occurred at 1700 Truman Rd (Ebenezer Auto).Upon officers arrival they contacted several employees who were victims of the incident.The owner of the business stated&nbsp; Garrett brought them a vehicle to repair approximately two and a half weeks ago. Garrett brought them parts for the vehicle and they agreed on a labor price of $700.00. Garrett gave them a $350.00 deposit to complete the work. When Garrett came in the store to check the status of his vehicle he was talking with an employee of the business who told him his vehicle heads don't have compression. Garrett got upset, asked for his parts back, and left the business. Approximately 5 minutes later, Garrett came back armed with a handgun and put the gun in his right pant pocket. Garrett stated, “No you will listen, I'm going to kill you and I want my money”. An employee gave Garrett $110.00 but Garrett demanded that she gives him all the money that she had. Garrett then pushed another employee and told him to give more money. The employee&nbsp; gave Garrett $300.00. Garrett then produced a handgun and struck an employee in the face with the handgun. Another employee approached Garrett.&nbsp; When Garrett’s girlfriend warned Garrett that the employee was approaching him. Garrett hit the employee in the face with the handgun. Garrett then left the scene but came back a short time later and was yelling at the owner to come outside. Garrett remained on scene when the officers arrived and was arrested. He later&nbsp;admitted going to Ebenezer Auto and confronting employees about his vehicle.&nbsp;

Man robbed Kansas City repair shop working on his vehicle

SHAWNEE COUYNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas offender for new crimses after an arrest.

Just after 3a.m. Tuesday, police observed a suspicious person inside Tortilla Jacks, 1618 SW Washburn Avenue, in Topeka, according to&nbsp; police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

Police contacted the owners and received permission to enter as no one was permitted to be there.

Officers found damage to the property and eventually located the individual, later identified as Jeffrey E. Peak, 37, of Topeka, as well as narcotics. As a result of the investigation, Peak was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal Trespass; Unknown Circumstance, Aggravated criminal damage &gt;$5k; intent to steal scrap metal; infrastructure of building and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

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 <figcaption>Peak-photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUYNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas offender for new crimses after an arrest.Just after 3a.m. Tuesday, police observed a suspicious person inside Tortilla Jacks, 1618 SW Washburn Avenue, in Topeka, according to&nbsp; police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.Police contacted the owners and received permission to enter as no one was permitted to be there.Officers found damage to the property and eventually located the individual, later identified as Jeffrey E. Peak, 37, of Topeka, as well as narcotics. As a result of the investigation, Peak was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal Trespass; Unknown Circumstance, Aggravated criminal damage &gt;$5k; intent to steal scrap metal; infrastructure of building and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

Police catch registered offender in restaurant after hours

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old from Wichita.

Detectives are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and have not reported an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702502344958.png" alt="Police at the scene of the investigation early Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene of the investigation early Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old from Wichita.just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to a shooting call at the intersection of 15th Street North and Poplar Avenue in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp;First responders located the 15-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and the 14-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his right upper leg. EMS transported both victims to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims underwent surgery and are in stable condition.Detectives are still working to fully determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and have not reported an arrest.

Police search for Kan. suspect who shot 14 and 15-year-old

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on a variety of allegations after a traffic stop.

Just before 11p.m. on December 11, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S.75 Highway near Lyndon, for an alleged traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.

During the stop, illegal narcotics were located. Deputies made three arrests.

Marvin J. McWhorter Jr., 63, of Quenemo was arrested on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

·Dustin A. Smith, 36, of Richmond is in custody on requested charges of&nbsp;Interference with law enforcement and an Arrest warrant.

&nbsp;Philip J. Guyle Jr, 29, of Lyndon is jailed on requested charges in connection with two arrest warrants and traffic contraband in a correctional facility.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702419886768.png" alt="McWhorter-photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>McWhorter-photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on a variety of allegations after a traffic stop.Just before 11p.m. on December 11, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S.75 Highway near Lyndon, for an alleged traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.During the stop, illegal narcotics were located. Deputies made three arrests.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702420090968.png" alt="Smith-photo Osage Co." />
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 </figure>Marvin J. McWhorter Jr., 63, of Quenemo was arrested on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702419825803.png" alt="Guyle-photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>Guyle-photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>·Dustin A. Smith, 36, of Richmond is in custody on requested charges of&nbsp;Interference with law enforcement and an Arrest warrant.&nbsp;Philip J. Guyle Jr, 29, of Lyndon is jailed on requested charges in connection with two arrest warrants and traffic contraband in a correctional facility.

Traffic stop helps Kansas deputies catch 3 wanted suspects

LANSING, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The death of an inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility has been ruled a homicide, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Just before 11p.m. Nov. 25, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) was notified by personnel at the Lansing Correctional facility that 29-year-old&nbsp;Darionce Terrell Charles-Lott had died after being found unresponsive in his cell.

Despite life-saving measures that were attempted at the facility’s clinic, Charles-Lott was pronounced deceased.

Charles-Lott had been serving a 172-month sentence for a conviction in Wyandotte County for one count of aggravated battery with intent for bodily harm. He was admitted to Lansing on Nov. 1, 2011 and was of only 18, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. He also was written up for various disciplinary issues nearly 90 times, according to the KDOC.

&nbsp;An autopsy was conducted. While the final autopsy report is pending, preliminary autopsy results indicated Charles-Lott’s manner of death was homicide, and cause of death was strangulation.

A male suspect who is incarcerated at the facility has been identified. At this time, the suspect has not yet been arrested or charged for this crime.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701026109758.png" alt="Charles-Lott-photo KDOC" />
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 </figure>LANSING, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The death of an inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility has been ruled a homicide, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Just before 11p.m. Nov. 25, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) was notified by personnel at the Lansing Correctional facility that 29-year-old&nbsp;Darionce Terrell Charles-Lott had died after being found unresponsive in his cell.Despite life-saving measures that were attempted at the facility’s clinic, Charles-Lott was pronounced deceased.Charles-Lott had been serving a 172-month sentence for a conviction in Wyandotte County for one count of aggravated battery with intent for bodily harm. He was admitted to Lansing on Nov. 1, 2011 and was of only 18, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. He also was written up for various disciplinary issues nearly 90 times, according to the KDOC.&nbsp;An autopsy was conducted. While the final autopsy report is pending, preliminary autopsy results indicated Charles-Lott’s manner of death was homicide, and cause of death was strangulation.A male suspect who is incarcerated at the facility has been identified. At this time, the suspect has not yet been arrested or charged for this crime.

Kan. man, in prison since age 18, killed by another inmate

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen for an alleged arson fire.

Just after 2:30p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the area of Reisner Park,  in the 700 block North 10th Street in Atchison to investigate a report that a restroom had been set on fire, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp; Four people were seen fleeing the area. 

Officers located the four several blocks from the park. It was determined that a fire had been set in a porta potty causing minor damage. The Fire Department had responded to the park and extinguished the fire. 

Police determined 18-year-old Odessa L. Ellison of Atchison was one of the four persons&nbsp;at the park together and he was responsible for setting the fire.

Police arrested&nbsp; Ellison on requested charges of arson&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702477660417.png" alt="Ellison-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Ellison-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen for an alleged arson fire.Just after 2:30p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the area of Reisner Park, in the 700 block North 10th Street in Atchison to investigate a report that a restroom had been set on fire, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp; Four people were seen fleeing the area. Officers located the four several blocks from the park. It was determined that a fire had been set in a porta potty causing minor damage. The Fire Department had responded to the park and extinguished the fire. Police determined 18-year-old Odessa L. Ellison of Atchison was one of the four persons&nbsp;at the park together and he was responsible for setting the fire.Police arrested&nbsp; Ellison on requested charges of arson&nbsp;

Kan. teen accused of setting fire in park bathroom

JOHNSON COUNTY —A man has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 9-year-old Kansas boy dead.

&nbsp;Matthew Jacobo, 25,&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, was charged with second degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a firearm while driving under the influence, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

Just before 7p.m. on December 1, police responded to a crash involving a white truck and a black sedan near Johnson Drive and Bell Road in Shawnee, Kansas, according to a media release.&nbsp; EMS transported&nbsp; nine-year-old Nolan Davidson of Lenexa to Children's Mercy in critical condition. He died December 7, according to a GoFundMe page for the family.

The driver of the truck later identified as Jacobo left the scene.&nbsp; Police tracked him down and made an arrest later that night.

Nolan and his family were on their way from one basketball game to another when they were involved in the crash. The collision, impacted the rear passenger side where Nolan was seated.

Jacobo is being held on a $1 million bond. A preliminary hearing in the case has been set for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702397009027.png" alt="Jacobo-photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Jacobo-photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A man has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 9-year-old Kansas boy dead.&nbsp;Matthew Jacobo, 25,&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, was charged with second degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a firearm while driving under the influence, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702398123562.png" alt="Davidson-photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Davidson-photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 7p.m. on December 1, police responded to a crash involving a white truck and a black sedan near Johnson Drive and Bell Road in Shawnee, Kansas, according to a media release.&nbsp; EMS transported&nbsp; nine-year-old Nolan Davidson of Lenexa to Children's Mercy in critical condition. He died December 7, according to a GoFundMe page for the family.The driver of the truck later identified as Jacobo left the scene.&nbsp; Police tracked him down and made an arrest later that night.Nolan and his family were on their way from one basketball game to another when they were involved in the crash. The collision, impacted the rear passenger side where Nolan was seated.Jacobo is being held on a $1 million bond. A preliminary hearing in the case has been set for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m.

Man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old Kansas boy

LANCASTER COUNTY— A Nebraska State Trooper has begun his recovery after being injured Monday when a suspect rammed his patrol vehicle during a pursuit between Lincoln and Omaha, according to a statement from the Nebraska State Patrol

The trooper suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He has undergone successful surgery at Bryan Medical Center West Campus. A long recovery lies ahead, but he was alert and in good spirits on Tuesday morning.

The suspect,an 18-year-old from La Vista, Nebraska was not injured in the crash. He refused medical treatment at the scene and is being held in the Lancaster County Jail on requested charges of assault on an officer, assault on an officer using a motor vehicle, willful reckless driving, and flight to avoid arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702405737769.png" alt="Photo Nebraska State Patrol" />
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 </figure>LANCASTER COUNTY— A Nebraska State Trooper has begun his recovery after being injured Monday when a suspect rammed his patrol vehicle during a pursuit between Lincoln and Omaha, according to a statement from the Nebraska State PatrolThe trooper suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He has undergone successful surgery at Bryan Medical Center West Campus. A long recovery lies ahead, but he was alert and in good spirits on Tuesday morning.The suspect,an 18-year-old from La Vista, Nebraska was not injured in the crash. He refused medical treatment at the scene and is being held in the Lancaster County Jail on requested charges of assault on an officer, assault on an officer using a motor vehicle, willful reckless driving, and flight to avoid arrest.

State trooper seriously injured after crash during pursuit 

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman after she allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a knife.

Just after 1a.m. Friday, police responded to the Salina Regional Health Center on for a stabbing victim, according to Salina Police&nbsp;Lt. Kyle Tonniges. 

The 32-year-old male victim reported his wound occurred during an argument with his girlfriend at the 1400 block of Cheyenne Avenue.

During this argument, the suspect identified as 35-year-old Erica Wroten took a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest, according to Tonniges. "Then Wroten gave him a ride to the hospital and left.

The emergency room staff treated the victim and released him.

Later Friday, police we were able to locate Wroten in the 500 block of Russell Avenue and arrested her on requested charges of attempted first-degree murder, domestic battery, interference with law enforcement and violating a protection order.

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 <figcaption>Wroten-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman after she allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a knife.Just after 1a.m. Friday, police responded to the Salina Regional Health Center on for a stabbing victim, according to Salina Police&nbsp;Lt. Kyle Tonniges. The 32-year-old male victim reported his wound occurred during an argument with his girlfriend at the 1400 block of Cheyenne Avenue.During this argument, the suspect identified as 35-year-old Erica Wroten took a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest, according to Tonniges. "Then Wroten gave him a ride to the hospital and left.The emergency room staff treated the victim and released him.Later Friday, police we were able to locate Wroten in the 500 block of Russell Avenue and arrested her on requested charges of attempted first-degree murder, domestic battery, interference with law enforcement and violating a protection order.

Police: Kan. woman stabbed boyfriend, drove him to hospital

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.

Just after 8 p.m.,&nbsp; Dec. 8, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle which then fled into the City of Great Bend traveling at a high rate of speed, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

&nbsp;Due to the speed of the vehicle and traffic conditions at the time, the trooper opted to terminate the chase.

About 30 minutes later, Sheriff’s deputies encountered the vehicle northbound on US 281 Highway traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle and it again fled. During the course of the chase the vehicle struck one of the Sheriff’s office vehicles. The pursuit ended a short time later.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 50-year-old Gavin Allen of Wichita.&nbsp; Deputies arrested him at the scene and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on charges requested charges of felony attempt to flee and elude, aggravated assault of law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Allen is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702322269949.png" alt="Allen -photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Allen -photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.Just after 8 p.m.,&nbsp; Dec. 8, a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle which then fled into the City of Great Bend traveling at a high rate of speed, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.&nbsp;Due to the speed of the vehicle and traffic conditions at the time, the trooper opted to terminate the chase.About 30 minutes later, Sheriff’s deputies encountered the vehicle northbound on US 281 Highway traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle and it again fled. During the course of the chase the vehicle struck one of the Sheriff’s office vehicles. The pursuit ended a short time later.The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 50-year-old Gavin Allen of Wichita.&nbsp; Deputies arrested him at the scene and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on charges requested charges of felony attempt to flee and elude, aggravated assault of law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Allen is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

 Kansas deputy's vehicle struck during high-speed chase

ELLIS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on sex crime allegations.

On Nov. 16, the Ellis Police Department was made aware of a possible rape that occurred within the city limits of Ellis, according to a media release. An officer with the Wamego Police Department relayed information to the Ellis Police Department concerning a juvenile that disclosed allegations of multiple instances of being sexually assaulted.

Officers worked diligently to set up a forensic interview with the victim. After receiving a copy of the forensic interview’s recording, Ellis Police Department Officers interviewed a suspect, Caleb Wertenberger, 31, of Ellis. 

After the completion of the interview, Wertenberger was arrested and transported to the Ellis County Jail, where he is being held on requested charges of four counts of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent liberties with a child, aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, and felony interference with law enforcement.

On Monday, Wertenberger had his bond set at $500,000.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702335740547.png" alt=" Wertenberger-photo Ellis Co." />
 <figcaption> Wertenberger-photo Ellis Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ELLIS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on sex crime allegations.On Nov. 16, the Ellis Police Department was made aware of a possible rape that occurred within the city limits of Ellis, according to a media release. An officer with the Wamego Police Department relayed information to the Ellis Police Department concerning a juvenile that disclosed allegations of multiple instances of being sexually assaulted.Officers worked diligently to set up a forensic interview with the victim. After receiving a copy of the forensic interview’s recording, Ellis Police Department Officers interviewed a suspect, Caleb Wertenberger, 31, of Ellis. After the completion of the interview, Wertenberger was arrested and transported to the Ellis County Jail, where he is being held on requested charges of four counts of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent liberties with a child, aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, and felony interference with law enforcement.On Monday, Wertenberger had his bond set at $500,000.&nbsp;

Wamego PD assistance leads to rape arrest

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for an alleged sex crime.

Just after 4:30p.m. Dec. 8, officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious behavior in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 14-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy reported a known male suspect identified as 31-year-old Fernando Velasquez of Manhattan undressed in a public hot tub. 

Police arrested Velasquez on a requested charge of lewd and lascivious; Exposing sex organs to another &lt;18.&nbsp;

He remains in custody on a bond of $7,000, according to online jail records.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for an alleged sex crime.Just after 4:30p.m. Dec. 8, officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious behavior in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 14-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy reported a known male suspect identified as 31-year-old Fernando Velasquez of Manhattan undressed in a public hot tub. Police arrested Velasquez on a requested charge of lewd and lascivious; Exposing sex organs to another &lt;18.&nbsp;He remains in custody on a bond of $7,000, according to online jail records.

RCPD: Man undressed in front of teens in public hot tub

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as&nbsp;20-year-old Savannah R. Stipek, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.

Just before 9:30p.m. Friday, police responded to Independence Avenue and Cleveland Avenue where they found Stipek and man with gunshot wounds.

First responders pronounced Stipek dead at the scene. EMS transported the man to a local hospital

While detectives were investigating, a third&nbsp; victim arrived at a fire station a short distance away reporting that he had been shot at the original Independence Avenue location. EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are working to determine what prompted the interaction between the man found at the scene of the shooting and an unknown suspect to escalate into gunfire.

Police have not released any information on a suspect or reported an arrest.

&nbsp;Detectives are searching for witnesses to the incident or any surveillance footage that may have captured it.

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as&nbsp;20-year-old Savannah R. Stipek, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.Just before 9:30p.m. Friday, police responded to Independence Avenue and Cleveland Avenue where they found Stipek and man with gunshot wounds.First responders pronounced Stipek dead at the scene. EMS transported the man to a local hospitalWhile detectives were investigating, a third&nbsp; victim arrived at a fire station a short distance away reporting that he had been shot at the original Independence Avenue location. EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.Police are working to determine what prompted the interaction between the man found at the scene of the shooting and an unknown suspect to escalate into gunfire.Police have not released any information on a suspect or reported an arrest.&nbsp;Detectives are searching for witnesses to the incident or any surveillance footage that may have captured it.

Police ID woman who died after gunfight in Kansas City

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

Just before 11:30pm Dec. 7, a deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of SE Maryland Avenue on a black 2023 Nissan Sentra that was connected to a Drug Enforcement Unit search warrant, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

During the investigation, the deputy found illegal narcotics and arrested the driver 39-year-old Damario D. Brooks of Topeka.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and driving a vehicle without a valid license.

The passenger, Amaya J. Colpitts, 18, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County DOC on a misdemeanor traffic warrant through Shawnee County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702072105568.png" alt="Brooks-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple drug allegations after a traffic stop.Just before 11:30pm Dec. 7, a deputy sheriff conducted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of SE Maryland Avenue on a black 2023 Nissan Sentra that was connected to a Drug Enforcement Unit search warrant, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.During the investigation, the deputy found illegal narcotics and arrested the driver 39-year-old Damario D. Brooks of Topeka.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and driving a vehicle without a valid license.The passenger, Amaya J. Colpitts, 18, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County DOC on a misdemeanor traffic warrant through Shawnee County.