SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged forgery and ID theft have made an arrest.

On Monday night, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of SW Gage Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith. 

During the investigation, officers located items from an ongoing forgery and identity theft investigations along with illegal narcotics.

As a result of the investigation, Stacie Espinosa, 41 years of age, of Topeka, was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Identity Theft, Forgery, Theft, Making a false information, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent for distribution and Driving on a suspended driver's license.

She is no longer in custody, accordig to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694548077345.png" alt="Espinosa-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Espinosa-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged forgery and ID theft have made an arrest.On Monday night, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of SW Gage Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith. During the investigation, officers located items from an ongoing forgery and identity theft investigations along with illegal narcotics.As a result of the investigation, Stacie Espinosa, 41 years of age, of Topeka, was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Identity Theft, Forgery, Theft, Making a false information, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent for distribution and Driving on a suspended driver's license.She is no longer in custody, accordig to online jail records.

Kansas woman arrested after forgery, ID theft investigation

A judge on Tuesday sentenced 43-year-old Michael Hendricks and 33-year-old Maggie Ybarra to life sentences plus decades more for the gruesome murder of 32-year-old Kensie Aubry, whose body was recovered from a Grain Valley, Missouri, property, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Hendricks was sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole plus 44.5 years more in prison, while Ybarra was sentenced to Life in Prison plus 56.5 years, following an emotional sentencing hearing.&nbsp;

Ybarra was sentenced Tuesday for Murder 2nd Degree (Life in Prison), Harassment 1st Degree (four years), Enticement of a Child (30 years), the misdemeanor of Sexual Misconduct 1st Degree (6 months), Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony Prosecution (1 year), three counts of Tamper With A Victim in a Felony Prosecution (seven years each).

Hendricks was sentenced to Murder 1st Degree (Life in Prison without Possibility of Parole); Harassment 1st Degree (4 years), Enticement of a Child (30 years), Child Molestation 3rd Degree (10 years); Sexual Misconduct (6 months)

In Aug. 2021, a Jackson County grand jury indicted Hendricks and Ybarra on multiple charges. A Jackson County jury found them guilty in July.

The teenage girl, who was in foster care, told police that Hendricks confessed to choking Aubry and putting her body in a freezer. The girl said Hendricks showed her photos of a naked and bound woman and the chainsaw he allegedly used to chop up her body.

Ybarra was arrested in late April and jailed on sexual abuse charges related to the teenage girl, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252836573.html">reported</a>. Police alleged that Ybarra called Hendricks from jail and asked him to throw away evidence at her house.

&nbsp;According to charging documents, Ybarra attempted to get other people to buy gifts for the teenage girl and pressure her to take back what she told police.

Police said Ybarra met Hendricks after he paid her for sex sometime last year. Ybarra has described Hendricks as both her boss and her boyfriend to police. Hendricks' wife filed for divorce within days of his arrest.

Prosecutor Baker issued this statement following the sentencing: My office spent countless hours to assure justice in this case of frankly unspeakable human behavior. We sought the max under the law. I am proud of this trial team that brought these defendants to today's fitting outcome. I must again point to the bravery of the young victim who led law enforcement to these defendants. I must also praise law enforcement, notably the Grandview Police Department, for believing and acting on the word of this young victim. Justice could not have been served without her bravery and her sense of right and wrong. She ultimately delivered this just ruling.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689361413675.png" alt="Hendricks-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Hendricks-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A judge on Tuesday sentenced 43-year-old Michael Hendricks and 33-year-old Maggie Ybarra to life sentences plus decades more for the gruesome murder of 32-year-old Kensie Aubry, whose body was recovered from a Grain Valley, Missouri, property, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Hendricks was sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole plus 44.5 years more in prison, while Ybarra was sentenced to Life in Prison plus 56.5 years, following an emotional sentencing hearing.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689361482049.png" alt="Ybarra-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Ybarra-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Ybarra was sentenced Tuesday for Murder 2nd Degree (Life in Prison), Harassment 1st Degree (four years), Enticement of a Child (30 years), the misdemeanor of Sexual Misconduct 1st Degree (6 months), Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony Prosecution (1 year), three counts of Tamper With A Victim in a Felony Prosecution (seven years each).Hendricks was sentenced to Murder 1st Degree (Life in Prison without Possibility of Parole); Harassment 1st Degree (4 years), Enticement of a Child (30 years), Child Molestation 3rd Degree (10 years); Sexual Misconduct (6 months)<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626354604788.png" alt="Police found Aubry's body buried on Hendricks' Grain Valley property-photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police found Aubry's body buried on Hendricks' Grain Valley property-photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>In Aug. 2021, a Jackson County grand jury indicted Hendricks and Ybarra on multiple charges. A Jackson County jury found them guilty in July.The teenage girl, who was in foster care, told police that Hendricks confessed to choking Aubry and putting her body in a freezer. The girl said Hendricks showed her photos of a naked and bound woman and the chainsaw he allegedly used to chop up her body.Ybarra was arrested in late April and jailed on sexual abuse charges related to the teenage girl, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252836573.html">reported</a>. Police alleged that Ybarra called Hendricks from jail and asked him to throw away evidence at her house.&nbsp;According to charging documents, Ybarra attempted to get other people to buy gifts for the teenage girl and pressure her to take back what she told police.Police said Ybarra met Hendricks after he paid her for sex sometime last year. Ybarra has described Hendricks as both her boss and her boyfriend to police. Hendricks' wife filed for divorce within days of his arrest.Prosecutor Baker issued this statement following the sentencing: My office spent countless hours to assure justice in this case of frankly unspeakable human behavior. We sought the max under the law. I am proud of this trial team that brought these defendants to today's fitting outcome. I must again point to the bravery of the young victim who led law enforcement to these defendants. I must also praise law enforcement, notably the Grandview Police Department, for believing and acting on the word of this young victim. Justice could not have been served without her bravery and her sense of right and wrong. She ultimately delivered this just ruling.

KC-area couple sentenced for killing, dismembering woman

SEDGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, the McPherson Police Department, and the Wichita Police Department, arrested a Wichita man following an investigation into fentanyl distribution.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at 1608 N. Oliver Street., in Wichita. As a result of the investigation and search approximately 4,000 fentanyl pills, marijuana, crack cocaine and six firearms were discovered. 

Also located at the residence was drug distribution paraphernalia, drug use paraphernalia and approximately $5,400 in cash.

Michael Hadley, 20, of Wichita, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of fentanyl, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of distribution paraphernalia, and possession of use paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694642912931.png" alt="Hadley-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Hadley-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, the McPherson Police Department, and the Wichita Police Department, arrested a Wichita man following an investigation into fentanyl distribution.At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at 1608 N. Oliver Street., in Wichita. As a result of the investigation and search approximately 4,000 fentanyl pills, marijuana, crack cocaine and six firearms were discovered. Also located at the residence was drug distribution paraphernalia, drug use paraphernalia and approximately $5,400 in cash.Michael Hadley, 20, of Wichita, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of fentanyl, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of distribution paraphernalia, and possession of use paraphernalia.

Kan. man accused of selling fentanyl; police found 4,000 pills

FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the alleged abuse death of a toddler in Southwest Kansas.

On September 6, police were dispatched to St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City to investigate&nbsp;the death of a one-year-old girl, according to a media release.

Officers identified the girl as 23-month-old Aramar Zubiate. During the initial investigation, Detectives&nbsp;noticed a significant injury to her head. 

An autopsy was performed in Kansas City, and showed a significant skull fracture and blunt force impact, indicating a likely homicide.

On September 8, Detectives located Aramar's mother identified as 19-year-old Rachael Zubiate and Rachel's live-in boyfriend, 21-year-old Andrew Phaengsy both of Dodge City, and arrested them for the alleged murder of Aramar. &nbsp;

A case was filed with the Ford County Attorney's office for requested charges of 1st-degree homicide and child abuse. Both parents were arraigned on Monday and are each being held on $250,000 bond. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694621530619.png" alt="Phaengsy-photo Ford Co." />
 <figcaption>Phaengsy-photo Ford Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the alleged abuse death of a toddler in Southwest Kansas.On September 6, police were dispatched to St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City to investigate&nbsp;the death of a one-year-old girl, according to a media release.Officers identified the girl as 23-month-old Aramar Zubiate. During the initial investigation, Detectives&nbsp;noticed a significant injury to her head. An autopsy was performed in Kansas City, and showed a significant skull fracture and blunt force impact, indicating a likely homicide.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694621486185.png" alt="Zubiate-photo Ford Co." />
 <figcaption>Zubiate-photo Ford Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On September 8, Detectives located Aramar's mother identified as 19-year-old Rachael Zubiate and Rachel's live-in boyfriend, 21-year-old Andrew Phaengsy both of Dodge City, and arrested them for the alleged murder of Aramar. &nbsp;A case was filed with the Ford County Attorney's office for requested charges of 1st-degree homicide and child abuse. Both parents were arraigned on Monday and are each being held on $250,000 bond.

Mother, boyfriend accused in death of toddler in SW Kansas

RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex trafficking.

On Monday, deputies in Reno County responded to a residence in regards to a runaway from the state of New York, according to a media release from the Reno County Sheriff.

During the investigation of how the runaway arrived in Reno County, it was discovered the 20-year-old suspect, David Gingerich of Ohio, went to the juvenile's residence and took her back to Ohio then to the residence in the 3600 Block of South Herren Road.

 Once the runaway was removed from the residence, she reported being sexually assaulted by Gingerich.&nbsp; Deputies arrested Gingerich on requested charges of Aggravated Sex Trafficking, Rape, and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy. 

His bond has been set at $350,000. He made his first appearance Wednesday morning and is awaiting formal charges to be filed by the Reno County District Attorney's Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694622729130.png" alt="Gingerich-photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Gingerich-photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex trafficking.On Monday, deputies in Reno County responded to a residence in regards to a runaway from the state of New York, according to a media release from the Reno County Sheriff.During the investigation of how the runaway arrived in Reno County, it was discovered the 20-year-old suspect, David Gingerich of Ohio, went to the juvenile's residence and took her back to Ohio then to the residence in the 3600 Block of South Herren Road. Once the runaway was removed from the residence, she reported being sexually assaulted by Gingerich.&nbsp; Deputies arrested Gingerich on requested charges of Aggravated Sex Trafficking, Rape, and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy. His bond has been set at $350,000. He made his first appearance Wednesday morning and is awaiting formal charges to be filed by the Reno County District Attorney's Office.

Ohio man arrested in Kansas for alleged human trafficking, rape

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating the fatal shooting in May of 39-year-old Brandon M. Drew of Topeka have made an arrest.

On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Sydney Slaughter of Kansas City, Kansas, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith.

Slaughter was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections and is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st Degree.

Just after 2 p.m. May 15, police responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of SW Kerry Avenue in Topeka.&nbsp;First responders found Drew with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for the injuries. He died later that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684231727746.png" alt="Police crime tape at the scene of the shooting in vestigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police crime tape at the scene of the shooting in vestigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating the fatal shooting in May of 39-year-old Brandon M. Drew of Topeka have made an arrest.On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Sydney Slaughter of Kansas City, Kansas, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694569725107.png" alt="Slaughter-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Slaughter-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Slaughter was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections and is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st Degree.Just after 2 p.m. May 15, police responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of SW Kerry Avenue in Topeka.&nbsp;First responders found Drew with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for the injuries. He died later that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After almost 4 months police capture Kansas murder suspect

JEFFERSON COUNTY—A Kansas man jailed for an alleged violent attack on his father is facing additional charges.

According to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig, 59-year-old Michael J. West died Monday evening from injuries in a weekend attack.

Just after 8:30a.m. September 9, deputies responded to 6956 Shawnee Lane, Lake Ridge Estates in Ozawkie, according to a media release. The victim reported that he had been hit by a blunt object several times.

First responders found&nbsp; West with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported him to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Hospital&nbsp;in Topeka where he died.

Investigators later found the suspect identified as 30-year-old Michael T. West, the victim's son, in Leavenworth. 

Deputies arrested and booked him into the Jefferson County Jail on requested charges of attempted murder in the first degree. He his being held without bond, according to online jail records.

Sheriff Herrg, the murder weapon was not a golf club as some have speculated.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694482143536.png" alt="West-photo Jefferson Co." />
 <figcaption>West-photo Jefferson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JEFFERSON COUNTY—A Kansas man jailed for an alleged violent attack on his father is facing additional charges.According to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig, 59-year-old Michael J. West died Monday evening from injuries in a weekend attack.Just after 8:30a.m. September 9, deputies responded to 6956 Shawnee Lane, Lake Ridge Estates in Ozawkie, according to a media release. The victim reported that he had been hit by a blunt object several times.First responders found&nbsp; West with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported him to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Hospital&nbsp;in Topeka where he died.Investigators later found the suspect identified as 30-year-old Michael T. West, the victim's son, in Leavenworth. Deputies arrested and booked him into the Jefferson County Jail on requested charges of attempted murder in the first degree. He his being held without bond, according to online jail records.Sheriff Herrg, the murder weapon was not a golf club as some have speculated.

Kansas man now faces murder charge for attack on his father

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just after 9 p.m. Sept. 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S.75 Highway, near Carbondale for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

The driver of the vehicle, Mickey J. R. Mullican, 19, of Topeka, was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Possession of cocaine, Minor in possession of alcohol andFail to appear arrest warrant

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694395720208.png" alt="Mullican-photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>Mullican-photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just after 9 p.m. Sept. 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S.75 Highway, near Carbondale for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.The driver of the vehicle, Mickey J. R. Mullican, 19, of Topeka, was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Possession of cocaine, Minor in possession of alcohol andFail to appear arrest warrant

Sheriff: Kansas teen was driving with alcohol and cocaine

RILEY COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured and arrested after an accident just before 5p.m. Monday in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity reported a&nbsp;2011 Chevrolet Suburban driven by William Windle, 60, of Independence, Mo., was westbound on Pierre Street at South 5th in Manhattan.

The SUV veered south onto a property and into a house. It was reported Windle backed up and hit the house again before attempting to drive away. 

Windle came to a stop nearby and was detained by officers on scene. EMS transported Windle to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries, then upon release transported him to the Riley County Jail where he was booked for driving under the influence, and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident. 

Windle remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $3,500, according to the RCPD.

RILEY COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured and arrested after an accident just before 5p.m. Monday in Manhattan.According to the Riley County Police Department activity reported a&nbsp;2011 Chevrolet Suburban driven by William Windle, 60, of Independence, Mo., was westbound on Pierre Street at South 5th in Manhattan.The SUV veered south onto a property and into a house. It was reported Windle backed up and hit the house again before attempting to drive away. Windle came to a stop nearby and was detained by officers on scene. EMS transported Windle to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries, then upon release transported him to the Riley County Jail where he was booked for driving under the influence, and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident. Windle remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $3,500, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: Driver arrested after SUV struck house multiple times

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-iran-us-prisoners-swap-deal-billions-e17dc67521798a2836ab4a3213e9277b">five American citizens detained in Iran</a>&nbsp;by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place. Congress was not informed of the waiver decision until Monday, according to the notification, which was obtained by The Associated Press.

The outlines of the deal had been previously announced and the waiver was expected. But the notification marked the first time the administration said it was releasing five Iranian prisoners as part of the deal. The prisoners have not been named.

The waiver drew criticism of President Joe Biden from Republicans and others who say the deal will boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to U.S. troops and Mideast allies.

On social media, Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall criticized the decision and timing of the announcement. "Joe Biden releases 5 prisoners and $6 Billion to Iran, a leading state sponsor of terrorism."  "On the day we pay tribute and 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.'

On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said “it’s ridiculous for US to be blackmailed into paying $6B for hostages which will help indirectly finance the number 1 foreign policy of Iran: terrorism.” Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas accused Biden of “paying ransom to the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism.”

The waiver means that European, Middle Eastern and Asian banks will not run afoul of U.S. sanctions in converting the money frozen in South Korea and transferring it to Qatar’s central bank, where it will be held for Iran to use for the purchase of humanitarian goods.

The transfer of the $6 billion was the critical element in the prisoner release deal, which saw four of the five American detainees transferred&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoners-house-arrest-7be581f79f66636355600627dda3a5ae">from Iranian jails into house arrest</a>&nbsp;last month. The fifth detainee had already been under house arrest.

Due to numerous U.S. sanctions on foreign banks that engage in transactions aimed at benefitting Iran, several European countries had balked at participating in the transfer. Blinken’s waiver is aimed at easing their concerns about any risk of U.S. sanctions.

People familiar with negotiations said they expect the detainees will be released as early as next week.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoners-ba31e3b9c145c0b4fe55d1a66f88b885">The American prisoners</a>&nbsp;include Siamak Namazi, who was detained in 2015 and was later sentenced to 10 years in prison on internationally criticized spying charges; Emad Sharghi, a venture capitalist sentenced to 10 years; and Morad Tahbaz, a British-American conservationist of Iranian descent who was arrested in 2018 and also received a 10-year sentence. The fourth and fifth prisoners were not identified.

“To facilitate their release, the United States has committed to release five Iranian nationals currently held in the United States and to permit the transfer of approximately $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds held in (South Korea) to restricted accounts in Qatar, where the funds will be available only for humanitarian trade,” Blinken wrote.

The sanctions waiver applies to banks and other financial institutions in South Korea, Germany, Ireland, Qatar and Switzerland.

“I determine that it is in the national security interest of the United States to waive the imposition of sanctions ... with respect to foreign financial institutions under the primary jurisdiction of Germany, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, and Switzerland that are notified directly in writing by the U.S. government, to the extent necessary for such institutions to engage in transactions occurring on or after August 9, 2023,” Blinken wrote.

Sanctions waivers apply to transactions involving previously penalized entities such as the National Iranian Oil Company and Central Bank of Iran “ to transfer funds from accounts in the Republic of Korea to accounts in Switzerland and Germany and from accounts in Switzerland and Germany to accounts in Qatar, and to use the transferred funds for further humanitarian transactions in accordance with written guidance from the U.S. Government,” he wrote.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694481015909.png" alt="Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.-photo U.S. Dept. of State" />
 <figcaption>Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.-photo U.S. Dept. of State</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-iran-us-prisoners-swap-deal-billions-e17dc67521798a2836ab4a3213e9277b">five American citizens detained in Iran</a>&nbsp;by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place. Congress was not informed of the waiver decision until Monday, according to the notification, which was obtained by The Associated Press.The outlines of the deal had been previously announced and the waiver was expected. But the notification marked the first time the administration said it was releasing five Iranian prisoners as part of the deal. The prisoners have not been named.The waiver drew criticism of President Joe Biden from Republicans and others who say the deal will boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to U.S. troops and Mideast allies.On social media, Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall criticized the decision and timing of the announcement. "Joe Biden releases 5 prisoners and $6 Billion to Iran, a leading state sponsor of terrorism." "On the day we pay tribute and 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.'On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said “it’s ridiculous for US to be blackmailed into paying $6B for hostages which will help indirectly finance the number 1 foreign policy of Iran: terrorism.” Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas accused Biden of “paying ransom to the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism.”The waiver means that European, Middle Eastern and Asian banks will not run afoul of U.S. sanctions in converting the money frozen in South Korea and transferring it to Qatar’s central bank, where it will be held for Iran to use for the purchase of humanitarian goods.The transfer of the $6 billion was the critical element in the prisoner release deal, which saw four of the five American detainees transferred&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoners-house-arrest-7be581f79f66636355600627dda3a5ae">from Iranian jails into house arrest</a>&nbsp;last month. The fifth detainee had already been under house arrest.Due to numerous U.S. sanctions on foreign banks that engage in transactions aimed at benefitting Iran, several European countries had balked at participating in the transfer. Blinken’s waiver is aimed at easing their concerns about any risk of U.S. sanctions.People familiar with negotiations said they expect the detainees will be released as early as next week.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-prisoners-ba31e3b9c145c0b4fe55d1a66f88b885">The American prisoners</a>&nbsp;include Siamak Namazi, who was detained in 2015 and was later sentenced to 10 years in prison on internationally criticized spying charges; Emad Sharghi, a venture capitalist sentenced to 10 years; and Morad Tahbaz, a British-American conservationist of Iranian descent who was arrested in 2018 and also received a 10-year sentence. The fourth and fifth prisoners were not identified.“To facilitate their release, the United States has committed to release five Iranian nationals currently held in the United States and to permit the transfer of approximately $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds held in (South Korea) to restricted accounts in Qatar, where the funds will be available only for humanitarian trade,” Blinken wrote.The sanctions waiver applies to banks and other financial institutions in South Korea, Germany, Ireland, Qatar and Switzerland.“I determine that it is in the national security interest of the United States to waive the imposition of sanctions ... with respect to foreign financial institutions under the primary jurisdiction of Germany, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, and Switzerland that are notified directly in writing by the U.S. government, to the extent necessary for such institutions to engage in transactions occurring on or after August 9, 2023,” Blinken wrote.Sanctions waivers apply to transactions involving previously penalized entities such as the National Iranian Oil Company and Central Bank of Iran “ to transfer funds from accounts in the Republic of Korea to accounts in Switzerland and Germany and from accounts in Switzerland and Germany to accounts in Qatar, and to use the transferred funds for further humanitarian transactions in accordance with written guidance from the U.S. Government,” he wrote.

Kan. Senator critical of Biden transfer of $6 Billion to Iran in prisoner swap

JEFFERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for an alleged violent attack on his father.

First responders found 59-year-old Michael J. West with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported him to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Hospital&nbsp;in Topeka.

Just before noon, investigators found the suspect identified as 30-year-old Michael T. West, who lives with the victim and is his son, in Leavenworth. Deputies arrested and booked him into the Jefferson County Jail on requested charges of attempted murder in the first degree. He his being held without bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694482143536.png" alt="West-photo Jefferson County." />
 <figcaption>West-photo Jefferson County.</figcaption>
 </figure>JEFFERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for an alleged violent attack on his father.Just after 8:30a.m. September 9, deputies responded to 6956 Shawnee Lane, Lake Ridge Estates in Ozawkie, according to a media release. The victim reported that he had been hit by a blunt object several times.First responders found 59-year-old Michael J. West with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported him to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Hospital&nbsp;in Topeka.Just before noon, investigators found the suspect identified as 30-year-old Michael T. West, who lives with the victim and is his son, in Leavenworth. Deputies arrested and booked him into the Jefferson County Jail on requested charges of attempted murder in the first degree. He his being held without bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of violent attack on his father

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon after a chase and crash

Just after 9p.m. Sept.6, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2016 red Dodge Dart north of 198th and K-16 Highway for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Casey Cane Jordan Crawford, 30, Holton, allegedly failed to stop and fled eluding law enforcement. 

Deputies lost sight of the vehicle near 158th and T. Road due to dusty conditions. On Thursday morning, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy located the wrecked Dodge Dart near 190th and the Jefferson County line. 

Deputies later located Crawford walking on Banner Road in Holton late Thursday evening. They arrested and booked him&nbsp;into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.&nbsp;

Crawford has previous convictions for ID theft, battery, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694178378905.png" alt="Crawford has previous convictions for ID theft, battery, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Crawford has previous convictions for ID theft, battery, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon after a chase and crashJust after 9p.m. Sept.6, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2016 red Dodge Dart north of 198th and K-16 Highway for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Casey Cane Jordan Crawford, 30, Holton, allegedly failed to stop and fled eluding law enforcement. Deputies lost sight of the vehicle near 158th and T. Road due to dusty conditions. On Thursday morning, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy located the wrecked Dodge Dart near 190th and the Jefferson County line. Deputies later located Crawford walking on Banner Road in Holton late Thursday evening. They arrested and booked him&nbsp;into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.&nbsp;Crawford has previous convictions for ID theft, battery, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kansas felon captured day after chase, crash 

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting in Hutchinson and have made two arrests.

Just before 5a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 300 block West Avenue B in Hutchinson, according to a media release.&nbsp;

First responders located 18-year-old John Cantu III of Hutchinson with two gunshot wounds to his legs. It was determined that the shooting occurred in the 100 block of South Madison Street. Cantu was transported by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where he was subsequently treated and released.

At the scene, police arrested 26-year-old Sergio Luna Para and 31-year-old Demetrius Cantu both of Hutchinson on requested charges of felony interference with law enforcement. Persons of interest who are acquainted with the victim have been also been identified.

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting in Hutchinson and have made two arrests.Just before 5a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 300 block West Avenue B in Hutchinson, according to a media release.&nbsp;First responders located 18-year-old John Cantu III of Hutchinson with two gunshot wounds to his legs. It was determined that the shooting occurred in the 100 block of South Madison Street. Cantu was transported by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where he was subsequently treated and released.At the scene, police arrested 26-year-old Sergio Luna Para and 31-year-old Demetrius Cantu both of Hutchinson on requested charges of felony interference with law enforcement. Persons of interest who are acquainted with the victim have been also been identified.

2 arrested for shooting that hospitalized Hutchison teen

KANSAS CITY– Trevor Scott Sparks, a Kansas City federal defendant who escaped after trial and was recaptured, was sentenced in federal district court Tuesday for his role in leading a $4.1 million heavily armed drug-trafficking conspiracy, and directing two kidnappings, both resulting in murders, and numerous assaults, according to the United State's Attorney.

The drug trafficking organization (DTO) Sparks led distributed approximately 400 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas in 2017 and 2018.

Sparks, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to life imprisonment, plus 60 months consecutive, in federal prison without parole on the drug, money, and gun charges, all consecutive to 33 months for the escape.&nbsp; The court also ordered Sparks to pay a money judgment of $400,000.00, which represents the profits he received from the drug-trafficking conspiracy. That forfeiture amount is based on the unlawful distribution of approximately 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, based on an average street sale price of $7,500.00 per kilogram, and an average cost to the DTO of $3,500.00 a kilogram.&nbsp; Sparks and the co-conspirators he supplied are believed to have distributed approximately 400 kilograms of methamphetamine in less than 2 years.

On November 7th, 2022, Sparks was found guilty by a jury of all counts presented during the weeklong trial.&nbsp; The charges included participating in conspiracies to distribute methamphetamine and launder drug proceeds from January 1, 2017, to December 18, 2018, possessing firearms in relation to that drug-trafficking crime, and to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.&nbsp; Sparks and several of his co-conspirators were arrested out of a residence on Smart Avenue in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri, on December 18, 2018.&nbsp; Located in that residence were numerous firearms, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, United States currency, drug ledgers, and other indicia of drug trafficking.&nbsp; This is the same residence where at least two of the DTO related assaults occurred. &nbsp;&nbsp;

While no one was charged with nor convicted at trial of it, members of the Sparks DTO were found responsible at sentencing by the Court for two murders. In early August 2018, James “Old School” Hampton was seized in St. Louis by members of the Sparks DTO at the direction of Sparks.&nbsp; Hampton was seized because the drug conspiracy was convinced Hampton could help find the drugs and money stolen by co-conspirator David Richards. When they realized Hampton could not or would not help, Hampton was restrained, beaten, and tortured. Hampton was then kidnapped and transported from St. Louis to Kansas City in the trunk of his own car. Brittanie Broyles, who was with Hampton and witnessed him being beaten, tortured, restrained, and kidnapped, was also kidnapped and taken to Kansas City.&nbsp; Once in Kansas City, Hampton was left in the trunk of his car and he and his car were secreted in a co-conspirator’s garage near the Smart residence. Broyles managed to obtain control of another co-conspirator’s cellular telephone and surreptitiously send text messages to friends and family in St. Louis about her and “Old School’s” plight.&nbsp; Once that was discovered by the DTO, Sparks directed the DTO to move from one hotel to another, thereby thwarting efforts to locate Broyles. Her friends and family and law enforcement were unable to locate her before she was murdered by members of the Sparks DTO.

On August 6, 2018, Hampton’s car and body were discovered burning in Bates City, Missouri.&nbsp; This was after members of the DTO retrieved Hampton’s car (and body) from the secreted location and Sparks directed them to take it and burn it because of the odor emanating from the vehicle and to destroy the evidence and Hampton’s body.&nbsp; Witnesses and video identified Co-Defendant Gerald Lee Ginnings of Grandview, Missouri, being followed by Co-Defendant Markus Michael A. Patterson, of Kansas City, Missouri, in another co-conspirator’s car, as Ginnings drove Hampton’s car with his body in the trunk to Bates City, Missouri, where it was found by the Sni Valley Fire Department fully engulfed.&nbsp; Once they extinguished the flames, Hampton’s desecrated body was found in what was left of the trunk.&nbsp; Sparks forgave a drug debt of Ginnings for this duty.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

On August 8, 2018, Broyles’s body was recovered near the Super Flea in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri. She had been murdered by two gunshots to her head.&nbsp; While not charged nor convicted of it, the Court at sentencing found that witnesses and evidence implicated Sparks in ordering her killing because of what she knew about Hampton.&nbsp; Ginnings and Patterson were likewise implicated as the two responsible for this murder.&nbsp; Ginnings was sentenced August 25, 2023, to 520 months in federal prison on similar charges to Sparks.&nbsp; Co-Defendant Patterson was sentenced August 17, 2023, to 560 months on the same charges. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone involved in drug trafficking to possesses firearms related to that trafficking and it is also illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Sparks has prior felony convictions for robbery, drug offenses, and assault.

Sparks was the main defendant over two indictments with 32 co-defendants, all who have pleaded guilty and been sentenced in those two cases.

On December 6, 2022, Sparks and fellow federal inmate Sergio Perez-Martinez escaped the Cass County jail where they were being held for sentencing in their respective federal cases.&nbsp; On December 30, 2022, Sparks was apprehended in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Also charged in that escape case was Perez-Martinez (still at large), Sparks’ mother and stepfather, and another man, who was the co-conspirator that stored the car with Hampton in it.&nbsp; Sparks was also sentenced today for that escape to which he pled guilty on June 28, 2023. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670539680558.png" alt="-On December 6, 2022, Sparks and fellow federal inmate Sergio Perez-Martinez escaped the Cass County jail where they were being held for sentencing in their respective federal cases. On December 30, 2022, Sparks was apprehended in the Northeast area of Kansas City." />
 <figcaption>-On December 6, 2022, Sparks and fellow federal inmate Sergio Perez-Martinez escaped the Cass County jail where they were being held for sentencing in their respective federal cases. On December 30, 2022, Sparks was apprehended in the Northeast area of Kansas City.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– Trevor Scott Sparks, a Kansas City federal defendant who escaped after trial and was recaptured, was sentenced in federal district court Tuesday for his role in leading a $4.1 million heavily armed drug-trafficking conspiracy, and directing two kidnappings, both resulting in murders, and numerous assaults, according to the United State's Attorney.The drug trafficking organization (DTO) Sparks led distributed approximately 400 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas in 2017 and 2018.Sparks, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to life imprisonment, plus 60 months consecutive, in federal prison without parole on the drug, money, and gun charges, all consecutive to 33 months for the escape.&nbsp; The court also ordered Sparks to pay a money judgment of $400,000.00, which represents the profits he received from the drug-trafficking conspiracy. That forfeiture amount is based on the unlawful distribution of approximately 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, based on an average street sale price of $7,500.00 per kilogram, and an average cost to the DTO of $3,500.00 a kilogram.&nbsp; Sparks and the co-conspirators he supplied are believed to have distributed approximately 400 kilograms of methamphetamine in less than 2 years.On November 7th, 2022, Sparks was found guilty by a jury of all counts presented during the weeklong trial.&nbsp; The charges included participating in conspiracies to distribute methamphetamine and launder drug proceeds from January 1, 2017, to December 18, 2018, possessing firearms in relation to that drug-trafficking crime, and to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.&nbsp; Sparks and several of his co-conspirators were arrested out of a residence on Smart Avenue in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri, on December 18, 2018.&nbsp; Located in that residence were numerous firearms, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, United States currency, drug ledgers, and other indicia of drug trafficking.&nbsp; This is the same residence where at least two of the DTO related assaults occurred. &nbsp;&nbsp;While no one was charged with nor convicted at trial of it, members of the Sparks DTO were found responsible at sentencing by the Court for two murders. In early August 2018, James “Old School” Hampton was seized in St. Louis by members of the Sparks DTO at the direction of Sparks.&nbsp; Hampton was seized because the drug conspiracy was convinced Hampton could help find the drugs and money stolen by co-conspirator David Richards. When they realized Hampton could not or would not help, Hampton was restrained, beaten, and tortured. Hampton was then kidnapped and transported from St. Louis to Kansas City in the trunk of his own car. Brittanie Broyles, who was with Hampton and witnessed him being beaten, tortured, restrained, and kidnapped, was also kidnapped and taken to Kansas City.&nbsp; Once in Kansas City, Hampton was left in the trunk of his car and he and his car were secreted in a co-conspirator’s garage near the Smart residence. Broyles managed to obtain control of another co-conspirator’s cellular telephone and surreptitiously send text messages to friends and family in St. Louis about her and “Old School’s” plight.&nbsp; Once that was discovered by the DTO, Sparks directed the DTO to move from one hotel to another, thereby thwarting efforts to locate Broyles. Her friends and family and law enforcement were unable to locate her before she was murdered by members of the Sparks DTO.On August 6, 2018, Hampton’s car and body were discovered burning in Bates City, Missouri.&nbsp; This was after members of the DTO retrieved Hampton’s car (and body) from the secreted location and Sparks directed them to take it and burn it because of the odor emanating from the vehicle and to destroy the evidence and Hampton’s body.&nbsp; Witnesses and video identified Co-Defendant Gerald Lee Ginnings of Grandview, Missouri, being followed by Co-Defendant Markus Michael A. Patterson, of Kansas City, Missouri, in another co-conspirator’s car, as Ginnings drove Hampton’s car with his body in the trunk to Bates City, Missouri, where it was found by the Sni Valley Fire Department fully engulfed.&nbsp; Once they extinguished the flames, Hampton’s desecrated body was found in what was left of the trunk.&nbsp; Sparks forgave a drug debt of Ginnings for this duty.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;On August 8, 2018, Broyles’s body was recovered near the Super Flea in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri. She had been murdered by two gunshots to her head.&nbsp; While not charged nor convicted of it, the Court at sentencing found that witnesses and evidence implicated Sparks in ordering her killing because of what she knew about Hampton.&nbsp; Ginnings and Patterson were likewise implicated as the two responsible for this murder.&nbsp; Ginnings was sentenced August 25, 2023, to 520 months in federal prison on similar charges to Sparks.&nbsp; Co-Defendant Patterson was sentenced August 17, 2023, to 560 months on the same charges. &nbsp;&nbsp;Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone involved in drug trafficking to possesses firearms related to that trafficking and it is also illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Sparks has prior felony convictions for robbery, drug offenses, and assault.Sparks was the main defendant over two indictments with 32 co-defendants, all who have pleaded guilty and been sentenced in those two cases.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670539649262.png" alt="Martinez is still missing" />
 <figcaption>Martinez is still missing</figcaption>
 </figure>On December 6, 2022, Sparks and fellow federal inmate Sergio Perez-Martinez escaped the Cass County jail where they were being held for sentencing in their respective federal cases.&nbsp; On December 30, 2022, Sparks was apprehended in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Also charged in that escape case was Perez-Martinez (still at large), Sparks’ mother and stepfather, and another man, who was the co-conspirator that stored the car with Hampton in it.&nbsp; Sparks was also sentenced today for that escape to which he pled guilty on June 28, 2023. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

KC-area jail escapee sentenced, 2nd fugitive remains at large

WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with crimes related to child pornography.

Eric Caleb Carlson, 43, of Wichita is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney.

According to court documents, Synchronoss Technologies submitted two reports in June 2023 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding uploads of files containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials to its cloud based backup service. An investigation led law enforcement authorities to identify and arrest Carlson.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) are investigating.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694123987580.png" alt="Carlson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Carlson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with crimes related to child pornography.Eric Caleb Carlson, 43, of Wichita is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney.According to court documents, Synchronoss Technologies submitted two reports in June 2023 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding uploads of files containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials to its cloud based backup service. An investigation led law enforcement authorities to identify and arrest Carlson.Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) are investigating.

Kan. man accused of uploading child sex abuse videos

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas felon accused in a deadly shooting made his first court appearance this week.

Jeremy Miles, 36 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 11a.m. Aug. 30, police were dispatched to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of S. Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.&nbsp;

First responders&nbsp; located&nbsp;69-year-old James Gibson of Wichita with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Police&nbsp; arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=22921">Miles</a>&nbsp;who remains jailed on a bond of $500,000. He has three previous convictions for aggravated robbery and one for criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693488696173.png" alt="Miles has three previous convictions for aggravated robbery and one for criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Miles has three previous convictions for aggravated robbery and one for criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas felon accused in a deadly shooting made his first court appearance this week.Jeremy Miles, 36 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 11a.m. Aug. 30, police were dispatched to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of S. Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.&nbsp;First responders&nbsp; located&nbsp;69-year-old James Gibson of Wichita with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;Police&nbsp; arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=22921">Miles</a>&nbsp;who remains jailed on a bond of $500,000. He has three previous convictions for aggravated robbery and one for criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kansas felon with a history of robbery now charged with murder

WASHINGTON – A Kansas man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, to a felony offense related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Christopher Kuehne, 50, of Olathe, Kansas, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder before U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Judge Kelly scheduled Kuehne to be sentenced on Feb. 23, 2024.

&nbsp;According to court documents, Kuehne, associated with the Kansas City chapter of the Proud Boys, made plans with other members of the group to attend a rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Prior to his arrival, Kuehne sent a message to others in the group regarding a potential confrontation with Antifa and BLM, stating, “Be prepared not only to beat down but when you do action of violence so utterly massive that we send a message.”&nbsp;

&nbsp;Kuehne traveled to Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 4, 2021, with other members of the Proud Boys chapter. On Jan. 6, Kuehne met with a larger group of Proud Boys at the Washington Monument. Kuehne, wearing a ballistic helmet and carrying protective gloves, then made his way to the U.S. Capitol, shouting, among other things, “Whose streets? Our streets!”&nbsp;

&nbsp;Kuehne and others in the group proceded to the west side of the Capitol’s grounds and gathered outside of the barricades. Shortly before 1 p.m., the crowd breached the barriers and surged toward the Capitol building, allowing Kuehne and others in the group to move past multiple lines of barricades and toward the Lower West Plaza, inside the restricted area. Kuehne remained on the west front of the Capitol for more than an hour, ignoring law enforcement commands to disperse. Eventually, Kuehne made his way to the base of the Capitol and onto the Upper West Terrace. Kuehne entered the Capitol through the Senate Wing Door at approximately 2:25 p.m.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Once inside the building, Kuehne and others in the group made their way to the Crypt. Kuehne and others in the group maneuvered a portable lectern to block police from closing a door in the Crypt that would have prevented the group from moving further throughout the building. Kuehne and others then moved from the Crypt to the Capitol Visitor Center and eventually left the building through the Senate Wing Door. Kuehne later deleted materials from his phone that he had sent to others in the group and encouraged others to do the same.&nbsp;

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Counterterrorism Section of the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.&nbsp;

This case is being investigated by the FBI’s Kansas City and Washington Field Offices. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.

&nbsp;In the 32 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,146 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 398 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613070020356.png" alt="Kuehne was held in Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Kuehne was held in Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON – A Kansas man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, to a felony offense related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Christopher Kuehne, 50, of Olathe, Kansas, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder before U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Judge Kelly scheduled Kuehne to be sentenced on Feb. 23, 2024.&nbsp;According to court documents, Kuehne, associated with the Kansas City chapter of the Proud Boys, made plans with other members of the group to attend a rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Prior to his arrival, Kuehne sent a message to others in the group regarding a potential confrontation with Antifa and BLM, stating, “Be prepared not only to beat down but when you do action of violence so utterly massive that we send a message.”&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694202876021.png" alt="Photo U.S. Dept. of Justice" />
 <figcaption>Photo U.S. Dept. of Justice</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Kuehne traveled to Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 4, 2021, with other members of the Proud Boys chapter. On Jan. 6, Kuehne met with a larger group of Proud Boys at the Washington Monument. Kuehne, wearing a ballistic helmet and carrying protective gloves, then made his way to the U.S. Capitol, shouting, among other things, “Whose streets? Our streets!”&nbsp;&nbsp;Kuehne and others in the group proceded to the west side of the Capitol’s grounds and gathered outside of the barricades. Shortly before 1 p.m., the crowd breached the barriers and surged toward the Capitol building, allowing Kuehne and others in the group to move past multiple lines of barricades and toward the Lower West Plaza, inside the restricted area. Kuehne remained on the west front of the Capitol for more than an hour, ignoring law enforcement commands to disperse. Eventually, Kuehne made his way to the base of the Capitol and onto the Upper West Terrace. Kuehne entered the Capitol through the Senate Wing Door at approximately 2:25 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once inside the building, Kuehne and others in the group made their way to the Crypt. Kuehne and others in the group maneuvered a portable lectern to block police from closing a door in the Crypt that would have prevented the group from moving further throughout the building. Kuehne and others then moved from the Crypt to the Capitol Visitor Center and eventually left the building through the Senate Wing Door. Kuehne later deleted materials from his phone that he had sent to others in the group and encouraged others to do the same.&nbsp;A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Counterterrorism Section of the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.&nbsp;This case is being investigated by the FBI’s Kansas City and Washington Field Offices. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.&nbsp;In the 32 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,146 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 398 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

Kan. man enters plea to felony charge in January 6 Capitol riot 

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Progress continues on a 43-year-old murder case in Barton County. On Dec. 8, 2022, Steven Hanks of Burden was arrested for the 1980 murder of Mary Robin Walter. Hanks was bound over for arraignment in Barton County District Court following Wednesday's preliminary hearing. Sheriff Brian Bellendir said that's one of many hurdles cleared so far in the case.

"In a felony case, they have to have a preliminary hearing," he said. "This is where the judge decides whether or not we've got the probable cause to try him for the felony. They said we did."

In January 1980, Walter was found deceased by her husband. She had been shot multiple times in a now-defunct Nelson Trailer Park west of Great Bend.

"Hanks was developed fairly early in the case as a suspect but they were not able to nail it down," Bellendir said. "We took another run at the case a year and a half ago. My Det. Sgt. Adam Hales got COVID and he had nothing to do. He had to stay home, so he took the case home and went through it all."

Hales was joined by detectives David Paden, Bryan Volkel, and Alex Lomas, as well as Patrol Sgt. Travis Doze. The detectives made their case and presented it to the Barton County Attorney's Office in October 2022. Hanks, then 68 years old, was arrested at his home in Burden two months later.

Hanks' arraignment has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9 at 12:45 p.m. at the temporary Barton County District Court facility located at 1709 Main St. in Great Bend.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670608379475.png" alt="Mary Robin Walter-photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Mary Robin Walter-photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostProgress continues on a 43-year-old murder case in Barton County. On Dec. 8, 2022, Steven Hanks of Burden was arrested for the 1980 murder of Mary Robin Walter. Hanks was bound over for arraignment in Barton County District Court following Wednesday's preliminary hearing. Sheriff Brian Bellendir said that's one of many hurdles cleared so far in the case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670617705007.jpeg" alt="In December, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir announced the arrest of Steven Hanks for the 1980 murder of Mary Robin Walter. A preliminary hearing in the case was held Wednesday." />
 <figcaption>In December, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir announced the arrest of Steven Hanks for the 1980 murder of Mary Robin Walter. A preliminary hearing in the case was held Wednesday.</figcaption>
 </figure>"In a felony case, they have to have a preliminary hearing," he said. "This is where the judge decides whether or not we've got the probable cause to try him for the felony. They said we did."In January 1980, Walter was found deceased by her husband. She had been shot multiple times in a now-defunct Nelson Trailer Park west of Great Bend.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670609613326.jpeg" alt="Hanks -Photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Hanks -Photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>"Hanks was developed fairly early in the case as a suspect but they were not able to nail it down," Bellendir said. "We took another run at the case a year and a half ago. My Det. Sgt. Adam Hales got COVID and he had nothing to do. He had to stay home, so he took the case home and went through it all."Hales was joined by detectives David Paden, Bryan Volkel, and Alex Lomas, as well as Patrol Sgt. Travis Doze. The detectives made their case and presented it to the Barton County Attorney's Office in October 2022. Hanks, then 68 years old, was arrested at his home in Burden two months later.Hanks' arraignment has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9 at 12:45 p.m. at the temporary Barton County District Court facility located at 1709 Main St. in Great Bend.

Suspect held over for arraignment in 1980 murder of Kan. woman

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.

Raymond Hopwood, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/2

Ericka Powell, Failure to appear ( 2 counts ), Arrested 9/2

Caleb Padel, Battery on LEO, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/2

Matthew May, No registration; illegal or expired tags, No proof of insurance, Cancelled / suspended / revoked drivers license, Arrested 9/2

Christian Rodriguez, Criminal trespass, Arrested 9/2

Luis Carranza, Driving under the influence, Transporting an open container, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Vehicles improper registration of vehicle, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 9/3

Antonio Francisco, No proof of insurance, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/3

Peter Hamilton, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/3

Sir Lewis, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/3

Williams Aguilar Peraza, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance; misdemeanor, Unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal, Arrested 9/3

Dukhan Flowers, Violation of a protective order, Interference with LEO, Resisting arrest, Arrested 9/3

Trevor Ballew, Theft-all other, Arrested 9/3

Calvin Amaker, Vehicles; operate a vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Vehicle liability insurance; liability coverage required, Operate a motor vehicle without the proper classification of license, Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO, Arrested 9/1

Demon Richard, Basic rle governing speed of vehicles, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Taxation; drugs; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute marijuana, Arrested 9/1

Shirley Miguire, Theft-all other, Arrested 9/1

Shelby Keogh, Interference with LEO; misdemeanor, Theft of property or services, Arrested 9/1

Billy Chase Alone, Unlawful damage to property, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/1

Lloyd Taylor, Unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal, Driving on right side of roadway required, Transporting an open container, Driving under the influence of drug/ALC', Arrested 9/1

Shannon Decker, Theft of lost or mislaid property, Arrested 9/1

Brandon Isaacs, Criminal threat, Domestic battery; felony, Arrested 9/1

Mia Scott, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/2

Sharonda Hill, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Assault, Arrested 9/2

Jarrod Toothman, Unlawful damage to property, Unlawful restraint, Aggravated domestic battery, Arrested 9/2

Robert Nobles, Unlawful damage to property, Arrested 9/3

Dallas Stewart, Exceeding posted speed limit, No proof of insurance, DUI 1st offense, Arrested 9/4

Jacob Honnell, Aggravated endangering a child, Arrested 9/6

Fallon Luthi, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/6

Michael Mulleneauz Jr., Failure to appear, Arrested 9/6

Odessey Moore, Use / possess with intent&nbsp; to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/6

Robert Nobles, DUI-liquor/ drugs, Arrested 9/6

Madison Duncan, Driving while license cancelled / suspended / revoked; misdemeanor, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 9/6

Juan Hernandez, Vehicle liability insurance; liability coverage required, Maximum speed limits, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/7

Matthew Rogel, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/7

Marcus Perez Jr., No proof of insurance, DUI-liquor, Arrested 9/7

Christina Dejesus Rapheal, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/7

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/2023/9/1694182949871.jpeg" alt="Regina Smith, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/4" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694183021873.jpeg" alt="Allen Washburn, Theft&gt;$1,500 &lt; $25,000 from a mv; Criminal damage to property without consent value $1,000 to $25,000, Arrested 9/4" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694183168497.jpeg" alt="Jasmine Parmley, Failure to appear ( 2 counts )" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Raymond Hopwood, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/2Ericka Powell, Failure to appear ( 2 counts ), Arrested 9/2Caleb Padel, Battery on LEO, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/2Matthew May, No registration; illegal or expired tags, No proof of insurance, Cancelled / suspended / revoked drivers license, Arrested 9/2Christian Rodriguez, Criminal trespass, Arrested 9/2Luis Carranza, Driving under the influence, Transporting an open container, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Vehicles improper registration of vehicle, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 9/3Antonio Francisco, No proof of insurance, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/3Peter Hamilton, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/3Sir Lewis, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/3Williams Aguilar Peraza, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance; misdemeanor, Unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal, Arrested 9/3Dukhan Flowers, Violation of a protective order, Interference with LEO, Resisting arrest, Arrested 9/3Trevor Ballew, Theft-all other, Arrested 9/3Jay Lakin, Outside warrant, Arrested 9/3Calvin Amaker, Vehicles; operate a vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Vehicle liability insurance; liability coverage required, Operate a motor vehicle without the proper classification of license, Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO, Arrested 9/1Demon Richard, Basic rle governing speed of vehicles, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Taxation; drugs; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute marijuana, Arrested 9/1Shirley Miguire, Theft-all other, Arrested 9/1Shelby Keogh, Interference with LEO; misdemeanor, Theft of property or services, Arrested 9/1Billy Chase Alone, Unlawful damage to property, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/1Lloyd Taylor, Unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal, Driving on right side of roadway required, Transporting an open container, Driving under the influence of drug/ALC', Arrested 9/1Shannon Decker, Theft of lost or mislaid property, Arrested 9/1Brandon Isaacs, Criminal threat, Domestic battery; felony, Arrested 9/1Mia Scott, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/2Sharonda Hill, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Assault, Arrested 9/2Jarrod Toothman, Unlawful damage to property, Unlawful restraint, Aggravated domestic battery, Arrested 9/2Robert Nobles, Unlawful damage to property, Arrested 9/3Dallas Stewart, Exceeding posted speed limit, No proof of insurance, DUI 1st offense, Arrested 9/4Jacob Honnell, Aggravated endangering a child, Arrested 9/6Fallon Luthi, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/6Michael Mulleneauz Jr., Failure to appear, Arrested 9/6Odessey Moore, Use / possess with intent&nbsp; to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/6Robert Nobles, DUI-liquor/ drugs, Arrested 9/6Madison Duncan, Driving while license cancelled / suspended / revoked; misdemeanor, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 9/6Juan Hernandez, Vehicle liability insurance; liability coverage required, Maximum speed limits, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/7Matthew Rogel, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/7Marcus Perez Jr., No proof of insurance, DUI-liquor, Arrested 9/7Christina Dejesus Rapheal, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/7Recent 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. 5-8

KANSAS CITY —A sheriff's deputy avoided injury after a driver struck her with his vehicle.

The deputy was patrolling near Claybrook Park about 4:25 p.m. Sunday when she saw an SUV with its hood open and a man appearing to work on the vehicle.&nbsp; He had a young boy with him, who was later determined to be his 6-year-old son. The deputy approached to see if she could help.

The man appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He said he probably had a warrant for his arrest. He then told the deputy he had drunk a beer. The deputy attempted to detain the man, but he pulled away from her and got back in his vehicle. The deputy tried to stop him from starting the ignition, but he drove off with her still reaching inside the vehicle. He was yelling for his son to get in the car as he circled the parking lot.

The boy was still standing next to the deputy when his father drove at her and struck her left leg with his vehicle. The man told his son he would be back for him and sped away.

Kearney, Missouri Police came to the area and located the vehicle, which fled from them. They pursued it, and deputies unsuccessfully tried to use Stop Sticks to stop the vehicle. 

The suspect identified as 33-year-old Christopher E. Crawford, eventually stopped in a driveway near 10th&nbsp;Street and Prospect in Kearney.&nbsp; Crawford jumped from his vehicle and tried to get in a garage door. A Kearney officer and Sheriff’s Office deputy deployed their Tasers, to no effect. 

Crawford continued to fight the officer and multiple deputies and try to get in the garage door. Another deputy deployed his canine partner, which finally allowed the officer and deputies to get Crawford into custody.

Deputies were able to locate other family members of the 6-year-old and turn him over to their custody. The boy was not injured.

&nbsp;Crawford, was treated for his dog bite at an area hospital and then transported to the Clay County Detention Center on requested charges of first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, endangering the welfare of a child, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693944645418.png" alt="Crawford-photo Clay Co." />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A sheriff's deputy avoided injury after a driver struck her with his vehicle.The deputy was patrolling near Claybrook Park about 4:25 p.m. Sunday when she saw an SUV with its hood open and a man appearing to work on the vehicle.&nbsp; He had a young boy with him, who was later determined to be his 6-year-old son. The deputy approached to see if she could help.The man appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He said he probably had a warrant for his arrest. He then told the deputy he had drunk a beer. The deputy attempted to detain the man, but he pulled away from her and got back in his vehicle. The deputy tried to stop him from starting the ignition, but he drove off with her still reaching inside the vehicle. He was yelling for his son to get in the car as he circled the parking lot.The boy was still standing next to the deputy when his father drove at her and struck her left leg with his vehicle. The man told his son he would be back for him and sped away.Kearney, Missouri Police came to the area and located the vehicle, which fled from them. They pursued it, and deputies unsuccessfully tried to use Stop Sticks to stop the vehicle. The suspect identified as 33-year-old Christopher E. Crawford, eventually stopped in a driveway near 10th&nbsp;Street and Prospect in Kearney.&nbsp; Crawford jumped from his vehicle and tried to get in a garage door. A Kearney officer and Sheriff’s Office deputy deployed their Tasers, to no effect. Crawford continued to fight the officer and multiple deputies and try to get in the garage door. Another deputy deployed his canine partner, which finally allowed the officer and deputies to get Crawford into custody.Deputies were able to locate other family members of the 6-year-old and turn him over to their custody. The boy was not injured.&nbsp;Crawford, was treated for his dog bite at an area hospital and then transported to the Clay County Detention Center on requested charges of first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, endangering the welfare of a child, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Suspect struck deputy with his car, narrowly missed his own child

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple for alleged abuse.

On Thursday, deputies arrested&nbsp;&nbsp;50-year-old Bradley Scott Stanley and 57-year-old Trisha Kay Womack of Gypsum, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094639786.jpeg" alt="Stanley photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple for alleged abuse.On Thursday, deputies arrested&nbsp;&nbsp;50-year-old Bradley Scott Stanley and 57-year-old Trisha Kay Womack of Gypsum, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.The couple allegedly abused and held a 20-year-old woman against her will.The abuse reportedly began in July. The 20-year-old victim, who had been living with the couple, reported Stanley for physically abusing her and Womack at a home in the 200 block of Hawkes Street in Gypsum, according to Melander.The victim returned to the residence on Wednesday at the invitation of Womack who told her that Stanley was not there and she could pick up her belongings.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694094661026.jpeg" alt="Womack photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>When she arrived, the couple held her against her will and tried to convince her not to testify against Stanley. When the couple fell asleep, she was able to escape.Deputies used a search warrant to enter the home and found Stanley hiding in a closet behind a false wall.&nbsp; They used pepper spray to remove him from the residence.&nbsp;Stanley is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, Criminal Threat, DV Battery, Possession of Meth and Possession of Paraphernalia and several warrants from July and August for&nbsp;Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Domestic Violence Battery Impeding Breathing and Domestic Violence Battery&nbsp;Womack is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, Criminal Threat and Obstruction