WICHITA, KAN. – A former police officer has been sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court. 

Judge David Kaufman sentenced&nbsp; 32-year-old Victor Heiar of Park City to a controlling term of 24 months in jail from which he was granted probation for 18 months.

&nbsp;The former lieutenant of the Kechi Police Department pled guilty to computer crime and stalking, both misdemeanors. Heiar took advantage of his position in the department to use the Flock License Plate Reader system to monitor his estranged wife’s location. The woman had told a friend that she was scared and thought Heiar was somehow tracking her whereabouts. 

The friend later contacted a Wichita Police officer and asked how someone could get a protection from stalking order. Heiar was arrested by Wichita Police on October 26.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1667210771238.png" alt="Heiar-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Heiar-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. – A former police officer has been sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court. Judge David Kaufman sentenced&nbsp; 32-year-old Victor Heiar of Park City to a controlling term of 24 months in jail from which he was granted probation for 18 months.&nbsp;The former lieutenant of the Kechi Police Department pled guilty to computer crime and stalking, both misdemeanors. Heiar took advantage of his position in the department to use the Flock License Plate Reader system to monitor his estranged wife’s location. The woman had told a friend that she was scared and thought Heiar was somehow tracking her whereabouts. The friend later contacted a Wichita Police officer and asked how someone could get a protection from stalking order. Heiar was arrested by Wichita Police on October 26..

Kan. police officer admits to computer crime, stalking 

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.

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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/2023/4/1680788510383.jpeg" alt="Lekeyto Urone Lusane, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Arrested 4/5" />
 <figcaption>Lekeyto Urone Lusane, Uniform Criminal Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Arrested 4/5</figcaption>
 </figure>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 6

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

More than 5,000 pills suspected to contain fentanyl, weapons, and more than a half ounce of methamphetamine were among the items seized when a search warrant was served at a south Salina residence Tuesday.

The Salina Police Department reported that its SWAT Team, department detectives, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents served a search warrant at 827 Mike Drive regarding a drug investigation involving the distribution of fentanyl pills, according to a media release.

Officers seized, More than 5,000 pills, More than a half ounce of suspected methamphetamine, Two hand guns, 9mm ammunition and Suspected stolen property.

The pills are commonly recognized to be counterfeit oxycodone pills containing suspected fentanyl," the Salina Police Department noted in the news release.

At the conclusion of the search, the following people were arrested on a number of requested charges.

Walburn is being held on requested charges of aggravated endangering a child, Distribution of opiates, Possession of opiates, Two counts of Kansas Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of methamphetamine, Distribution of methamphetamine, Criminal possession of a firearm, and Possession of stolen property

Chelsea Walburn is being held on requested charges of aggravated endangering a child, Distribution of opiates, Possession of opiates, Two counts of Kansas Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of methamphetamine, Distribution of methamphetamine, Criminal possession of a firearm, Bribery and Possession of stolen property.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680728475876.png" alt="-Some of the items seized during the search of a south Salina home on Tuesday.Photo Salina Police Department" />
 <figcaption>-Some of the items seized during the search of a south Salina home on Tuesday.Photo Salina Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostMore than 5,000 pills suspected to contain fentanyl, weapons, and more than a half ounce of methamphetamine were among the items seized when a search warrant was served at a south Salina residence Tuesday.The Salina Police Department reported that its SWAT Team, department detectives, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents served a search warrant at 827 Mike Drive regarding a drug investigation involving the distribution of fentanyl pills, according to a media release.Officers seized, More than 5,000 pills, More than a half ounce of suspected methamphetamine, Two hand guns, 9mm ammunition and Suspected stolen property.The pills are commonly recognized to be counterfeit oxycodone pills containing suspected fentanyl," the Salina Police Department noted in the news release.At the conclusion of the search, the following people were arrested on a number of requested charges.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680728305814.jpeg" alt="Walburn photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Walburn photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Walburn is being held on requested charges of aggravated endangering a child, Distribution of opiates, Possession of opiates, Two counts of Kansas Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of methamphetamine, Distribution of methamphetamine, Criminal possession of a firearm, and Possession of stolen property<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680728261443.jpeg" alt="Chelsea Walburn" />
 <figcaption>Chelsea Walburn</figcaption>
 </figure>Chelsea Walburn is being held on requested charges of aggravated endangering a child, Distribution of opiates, Possession of opiates, Two counts of Kansas Tax Stamp Violation, Possession of methamphetamine, Distribution of methamphetamine, Criminal possession of a firearm, Bribery and Possession of stolen property.

5,000 suspected fentanyl pills seized in Salina

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

Just before 3:30p.m. April 1, police&nbsp;responded to the 1000 block of NE Winfield in Topeka on a report of an Aggravated Assault, according to Police Lt. Kerry Connell.

 During the investigation, police identified as 39-year-old Jessie Lee Forgy as a suspect.

Just after 2a.m. Tuesday, police located him at a local hotel where he was taken into custody without incident.&nbsp; He is being held in the Shawnee County Dept. of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Recklessly at Occupied Dwelling Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Theft of a Firearm, Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Methamphetamine.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680610855531.png" alt="Forgy has previous convictions for theft, ID theft, forgery, criminal threat, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude police, -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Forgy has previous convictions for theft, ID theft, forgery, criminal threat, aggravated assault, flee or attempt to elude police, -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest.Just before 3:30p.m. April 1, police&nbsp;responded to the 1000 block of NE Winfield in Topeka on a report of an Aggravated Assault, according to Police Lt. Kerry Connell. During the investigation, police identified as 39-year-old Jessie Lee Forgy as a suspect.Just after 2a.m. Tuesday, police located him at a local hotel where he was taken into custody without incident.&nbsp; He is being held in the Shawnee County Dept. of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Recklessly at Occupied Dwelling Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Theft of a Firearm, Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Wanted Kan. man with over a dozen convictions captured at hotel

SHERIDAN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged cattle theft in northwest Kansas.

The Sheridan County Sheriff's Department is asking for the publics assistance in a case involving eighty 80 head of cattle missing from South of Hoxie, Kansas. 

The cattle are described as black, mixture of fall steers and heifers. 

Possible reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of a person or persons involved in this theft or missing cattle case.

In December of 2022, law enforcement investigated a similar cattle theft in Baca County, Colorado, 231 miles southwest of Hoxie, according to the Baca County sheriff's office.

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 </figure>SHERIDAN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged cattle theft in northwest Kansas.The Sheridan County Sheriff's Department is asking for the publics assistance in a case involving eighty 80 head of cattle missing from South of Hoxie, Kansas. The cattle are described as black, mixture of fall steers and heifers. Possible reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of a person or persons involved in this theft or missing cattle case.In December of 2022, law enforcement investigated a similar cattle theft in Baca County, Colorado, 231 miles southwest of Hoxie, according to the Baca County sheriff's office.

Sheriff: 80 head of cattle missing in northwest Kansas

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/2023/4/1680705956605.jpeg" alt="Vanessa Lynn Dorris, Failure to appear, Arrested 04/05" />
 <figcaption>Vanessa Lynn Dorris, Failure to appear, Arrested 04/05</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680706304908.jpeg" alt="Daniel Joseph Henry, Driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked; penalty; Motor Vehicle Liability insurance; Tail Lamps; arrested 04/04" />
 <figcaption>Daniel Joseph Henry, Driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked; penalty; Motor Vehicle Liability insurance; Tail Lamps; arrested 04/04</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680706617932.jpeg" alt="Kambria Shanice Holloway, Criminal Trespass; Disorderly Conduct; Arrested 04/04" />
 <figcaption>Kambria Shanice Holloway, Criminal Trespass; Disorderly Conduct; Arrested 04/04</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680707142186.jpeg" alt="Susan Lisa Neher, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/04" />
 <figcaption>Susan Lisa Neher, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/04</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680707216047.jpeg" alt="Tracy Lynn Potter, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 04/04" />
 <figcaption>Tracy Lynn Potter, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 04/04</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680707822056.jpeg" alt="Victor Santiago-Rodriguez, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body" />
 <figcaption>Victor Santiago-Rodriguez, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body</figcaption>
 </figure>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 5

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a&nbsp; wanted Kansas sex offender who surrendered after a standoff with police.

Just after 1a.m., Monday, police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Topeka in Wichita for an Assault with a weapon call, according to Officer Chad Ditch.

At the scene, police contacted a 28-year-old woman&nbsp;who stated she was battered and assaulted with a weapon by 51-year-old Jesse Camacho.

The investigation revealed that a physical disturbance occurred in the residence between Camacho and the victim. The victim was able to escape the residence and contact Police.

Officers learned that Camacho was absconding from Parole and attempted to contact him. He refused to exit the residence. Contact was made over the phone with Camacho by Police Supervisor who spoke to Camacho for several hours to have Camacho surrender peacefully. 

Camacho would eventually disconnect the call, but prior to hanging up, he informed the supervisor to not have officers come in because he had rigged the residence with explosives.

At this point, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was activated as well as the Wichita Police Dept. Crisis Negotiators. The residents around the home were notified of the danger and recommended they evacuate the area.

Several hours later Camacho was taken into custody on requested charges of Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence, Battery/Domestic Violence and obstruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Camacho has been registered as a sex offender for a 1997 conviction of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He also has previous convictions for arson, making a false writing and failure to register as an offender, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

Police found no explosives during the sweep of the residence.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680624930971.png" alt="Camacho has been registered as a sex offender for a 1997 conviction of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He also has previous convictions for arson, making a false writing and failure to register as an offender, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-&nbsp; photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Camacho has been registered as a sex offender for a 1997 conviction of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He also has previous convictions for arson, making a false writing and failure to register as an offender, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-&nbsp; photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a&nbsp; wanted Kansas sex offender who surrendered after a standoff with police.Just after 1a.m., Monday, police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Topeka in Wichita for an Assault with a weapon call, according to Officer Chad Ditch.At the scene, police contacted a 28-year-old woman&nbsp;who stated she was battered and assaulted with a weapon by 51-year-old Jesse Camacho.The investigation revealed that a physical disturbance occurred in the residence between Camacho and the victim. The victim was able to escape the residence and contact Police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680555828191.png" alt="Police on the scene of the standoff Monday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the standoff Monday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers learned that Camacho was absconding from Parole and attempted to contact him. He refused to exit the residence. Contact was made over the phone with Camacho by Police Supervisor who spoke to Camacho for several hours to have Camacho surrender peacefully. Camacho would eventually disconnect the call, but prior to hanging up, he informed the supervisor to not have officers come in because he had rigged the residence with explosives.At this point, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was activated as well as the Wichita Police Dept. Crisis Negotiators. The residents around the home were notified of the danger and recommended they evacuate the area.Several hours later Camacho was taken into custody on requested charges of Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence, Battery/Domestic Violence and obstruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Camacho has been registered as a sex offender for a 1997 conviction of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He also has previous convictions for arson, making a false writing and failure to register as an offender, according to the Kansas Dept. of CorrectionsPolice found no explosives during the sweep of the residence.

Standoff arrest: Kan. sex offender claimed house had explosives

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody

On March 26, 2023, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a home burglary in southwest Shawnee County that had occurred sometime during the previous week while the owner was out of the state, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were reported stolen. During the investigation, detectives discovered information regarding possible suspects.

On March 30, a detective and a deputy arrived at a residence in the 1700 block of SW Green Acres Avenue and arrested Bryan T. Gerety, 34, of Topeka. He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy.

Later that day, the same detective and deputy arrived at a residence in the 3600 block of SE 9th Street and arrested Bren M. Cowles, 36, of Topeka on requested charges with possession of methamphetamine, conspiracy, burglary and theft.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680635171313.png" alt="Gerety-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Gerety-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custodyOn March 26, 2023, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a home burglary in southwest Shawnee County that had occurred sometime during the previous week while the owner was out of the state, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were reported stolen. During the investigation, detectives discovered information regarding possible suspects.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680635018929.png" alt="Cowles-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cowles-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On March 30, a detective and a deputy arrived at a residence in the 1700 block of SW Green Acres Avenue and arrested Bryan T. Gerety, 34, of Topeka. He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy.Later that day, the same detective and deputy arrived at a residence in the 3600 block of SE 9th Street and arrested Bren M. Cowles, 36, of Topeka on requested charges with possession of methamphetamine, conspiracy, burglary and theft.

Sheriff investigating 2 Kansas men for an alleged rural burglary

NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;conspired to illegally influence the 2016 election through a series of hush money payments designed to stifle claims that could be harmful to his candidacy, prosecutors said Tuesday in unsealing a historic&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-full-document-640043319549?utm_source=homepage&amp;utm_medium=RelatedStories&amp;utm_campaign=position_02">34-count felony indictment</a>&nbsp;against the former president.

<a href="https://www.manhattanda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Donald-J.-Trump-SOF.pdf">CLICK here to read </a>the indictment

The payments, said Assistant District Attorney Christopher Conroy, were part of “an unlawful plan to identify and suppress negative information that could have undermined his campaign for president.”

Trump, stone-faced and silent as he entered and exited the Manhattan courtroom, said “not guilty” in a firm voice while facing a judge who warned him to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest.

The next court date is December 4, though it is not clear if he will be required to appear.

The broad contours of the case have long been known, but indictment contains new details about a scheme that prosecutors say involved payoffs to two women, including a porn star, who said they had extramarital sexual encounters with him years earlier, as well as to a Trump Tower doorman who claimed to have a story about a child he alleged the former president had out of of wedlock.

The arraignment, though largely procedural in nature, amounts to a remarkable reckoning for Trump after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings. The case is unfolding against the backdrop not only of his third campaign for the White House but also against other investigations in Washington and Atlanta that might yet produce even more charges.

Trump, his lips pursed in apparent anger, entered the courtroom shortly before 2:30 p.m. He left court about an hour later, also without commenting. All told, the typically verbose Trump spoke only about 10 words during the entire proceeding.

Before the arraignment, he narrated his feelings in real time, describing the experience as “SURREAL” as he traveled from Trump Tower to lower Manhattan to face a judge.

The day's schedule, with its striking blend of legal and political events, represents the new split-screen reality for Trump as he submits to the dour demands of the American criminal justice system while projecting an aura of defiance and victimhood at celebratory campaign events.

Wearing his signature dark suit and red tie, Trump turned and waved to crowds outside the building before heading inside to be fingerprinted and processed. He arrived at court in an eight-car motorcade from Trump Tower, communicating in real time his anger at the process.

“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse," he posted on his Truth Social platform. "Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”

Afterward, Trump lawyer Todd Blanche told reporters that it was a “sad day for the country.”

“You don’t expect this to happen to somebody who was president of the United States," he said.

Trump, who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-impeachment-vote-capitol-siege-0a6f2a348a6e43f27d5e1dc486027860">impeached twice</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. House but was never convicted in the U.S. Senate, is the first former president to face criminal charges. The nation's 45th commander in chief was escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service.

“He is strong and ready to go,” Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina told The Associated Press. Earlier, Tacopina said in a TV interview that the former president wouldn't plead guilty to lesser charges, even if it might resolve the case. He also said he didn't think the case would make it to a jury.

New York police said they were ready for large protests by Trump supporters, who share the Republican former president’s belief that the New York grand jury indictment and three additional pending investigations are politically motivated and intended to weaken&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-2024-updates-cd5339d48064a149527e8f9a1aa7614e">his bid to retake the White House</a>&nbsp;in 2024. Journalists often outnumbered protesters, though.

Trump, a former reality TV star, has been hyping that narrative to his political advantage, saying he raised more than $8 million in the days since the indictment on claims of a “witch hunt.” His campaign released a fundraising request titled “My last email before arrest” and he has repeatedly assailed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, egged on supporters to protest and claimed without evidence that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-judge-merchan-arraignment-032a097661c259709a948ce0e70a872a">the judge presiding over the case</a>&nbsp;“hates me” — something his own lawyer has said is not true.

Trump was scheduled to return to his Palm Beach, Florida, home,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-ap-top-news-politics-993263aaefab49a7988bb4ccb808791d">Mar-a-Lago</a>, on Tuesday evening to give remarks. At least 500 prominent supporters have been invited, with some of the most pro-Trump congressional Republicans expected to attend.

A conviction would not prevent Trump from running for or winning the presidency in 2024.

The investigation is scrutinizing six-figure payments made to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-cohen-stormy-daniels-grand-jury-d48153fc2d3fe7a656e8a24ad1acd082">porn actor Stormy Daniels</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-ap-top-news-ca-state-wire-lawsuits-d8f22980841e44939399ae7179a4d583">former Playboy model Karen McDougal</a>. Both say they had sexual encounters with the married Trump years before he got into politics. Trump denies having sexual liaisons with either woman and has denied any wrongdoing involving payments.

The arraignment unfolded against the backdrop of heavy security in New York, coming more than two years after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-stormed-us-34417ac51a765e297faf53eb0ad15517">Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol</a>&nbsp;in a failed bid to halt the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s win.

Trump was defiant ahead of his arraignment. He used his social media network to complain that he was going to court in a heavily Democratic area, declaring, “KANGAROO COURT” and “THIS IS NOT WHAT AMERICA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE!” He and his campaign have repeatedly assailed Bragg and even trained scrutiny on members of Bragg's family.

Despite that, the scenes around Trump Tower and the courthouse where Trump will stand before a judge did not feature major unrest. Police tried to keep apart protesters supporting the former president and those opposing him by confining them to separate sides of a park near the courthouse using metal barricades.

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress, staged a brief rally at the park, but the scene was so chaotic that it was hard to hear her over the crush of reporters and protesters.

“We’re the party of peace,” Greene said, thanking those Trump supporters present. “Democrats are communists.”

Embattled Republican New York Rep.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/george-santos-ethics-republicans-congress-898cc3e7e6af8659f9c6249f187362d4">George Santos</a>&nbsp;also showed up in solidarity with Trump, saying, “I want to support the president."

“I think this is unprecedented and it’s a bad day for democracy,” Santos said, suggesting that future prosecutors could target Biden and other presidents with other cases, which “cheapens the judicial system.”

New York’s ability to carry out safe and drama-free courthouse proceedings in a case involving a polarizing ex-president could be an important test case as prosecutors in Atlanta and Washington conduct their own investigations of Trump that could also result in charges. Those investigations concern efforts to undo&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-wins-white-house-ap-fd58df73aa677acb74fce2a69adb71f9">the 2020 election results</a>&nbsp;as well as the possible mishandling of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-united-states-government-indiana-donald-trump-laptops-91b5b16807b533b3ff27e9303aef38ae">classified documents</a>&nbsp;at Mar-a-Lago.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680634153416.png" alt="Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York. Trump is set to appear in a New York City courtroom on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" />
 <figcaption>Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York. Trump is set to appear in a New York City courtroom on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;conspired to illegally influence the 2016 election through a series of hush money payments designed to stifle claims that could be harmful to his candidacy, prosecutors said Tuesday in unsealing a historic&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-full-document-640043319549?utm_source=homepage&amp;utm_medium=RelatedStories&amp;utm_campaign=position_02">34-count felony indictment</a>&nbsp;against the former president.<a href="https://www.manhattanda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Donald-J.-Trump-SOF.pdf">CLICK here to read </a>the indictmentThe payments, said Assistant District Attorney Christopher Conroy, were part of “an unlawful plan to identify and suppress negative information that could have undermined his campaign for president.”Trump, stone-faced and silent as he entered and exited the Manhattan courtroom, said “not guilty” in a firm voice while facing a judge who warned him to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680641882182.png" alt="" />
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 </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WATCH: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg news conference on the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. <a href="https://t.co/DNhXRbLbvU">https://t.co/DNhXRbLbvU</a> <a href="https://t.co/QIxbtqsNcC">pic.twitter.com/QIxbtqsNcC</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1643370653209305092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The next court date is December 4, though it is not clear if he will be required to appear.The broad contours of the case have long been known, but indictment contains new details about a scheme that prosecutors say involved payoffs to two women, including a porn star, who said they had extramarital sexual encounters with him years earlier, as well as to a Trump Tower doorman who claimed to have a story about a child he alleged the former president had out of of wedlock.The arraignment, though largely procedural in nature, amounts to a remarkable reckoning for Trump after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings. The case is unfolding against the backdrop not only of his third campaign for the White House but also against other investigations in Washington and Atlanta that might yet produce even more charges.Trump, his lips pursed in apparent anger, entered the courtroom shortly before 2:30 p.m. He left court about an hour later, also without commenting. All told, the typically verbose Trump spoke only about 10 words during the entire proceeding.Before the arraignment, he narrated his feelings in real time, describing the experience as “SURREAL” as he traveled from Trump Tower to lower Manhattan to face a judge.The day's schedule, with its striking blend of legal and political events, represents the new split-screen reality for Trump as he submits to the dour demands of the American criminal justice system while projecting an aura of defiance and victimhood at celebratory campaign events.Wearing his signature dark suit and red tie, Trump turned and waved to crowds outside the building before heading inside to be fingerprinted and processed. He arrived at court in an eight-car motorcade from Trump Tower, communicating in real time his anger at the process.“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse," he posted on his Truth Social platform. "Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”Afterward, Trump lawyer Todd Blanche told reporters that it was a “sad day for the country.”“You don’t expect this to happen to somebody who was president of the United States," he said.Trump, who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-impeachment-vote-capitol-siege-0a6f2a348a6e43f27d5e1dc486027860">impeached twice</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. House but was never convicted in the U.S. Senate, is the first former president to face criminal charges. The nation's 45th commander in chief was escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service.“He is strong and ready to go,” Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina told The Associated Press. Earlier, Tacopina said in a TV interview that the former president wouldn't plead guilty to lesser charges, even if it might resolve the case. He also said he didn't think the case would make it to a jury.New York police said they were ready for large protests by Trump supporters, who share the Republican former president’s belief that the New York grand jury indictment and three additional pending investigations are politically motivated and intended to weaken&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-2024-updates-cd5339d48064a149527e8f9a1aa7614e">his bid to retake the White House</a>&nbsp;in 2024. Journalists often outnumbered protesters, though.Trump, a former reality TV star, has been hyping that narrative to his political advantage, saying he raised more than $8 million in the days since the indictment on claims of a “witch hunt.” His campaign released a fundraising request titled “My last email before arrest” and he has repeatedly assailed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, egged on supporters to protest and claimed without evidence that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-judge-merchan-arraignment-032a097661c259709a948ce0e70a872a">the judge presiding over the case</a>&nbsp;“hates me” — something his own lawyer has said is not true.Trump was scheduled to return to his Palm Beach, Florida, home,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-ap-top-news-politics-993263aaefab49a7988bb4ccb808791d">Mar-a-Lago</a>, on Tuesday evening to give remarks. At least 500 prominent supporters have been invited, with some of the most pro-Trump congressional Republicans expected to attend.A conviction would not prevent Trump from running for or winning the presidency in 2024.The investigation is scrutinizing six-figure payments made to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-cohen-stormy-daniels-grand-jury-d48153fc2d3fe7a656e8a24ad1acd082">porn actor Stormy Daniels</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-ap-top-news-ca-state-wire-lawsuits-d8f22980841e44939399ae7179a4d583">former Playboy model Karen McDougal</a>. Both say they had sexual encounters with the married Trump years before he got into politics. Trump denies having sexual liaisons with either woman and has denied any wrongdoing involving payments.The arraignment unfolded against the backdrop of heavy security in New York, coming more than two years after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-stormed-us-34417ac51a765e297faf53eb0ad15517">Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol</a>&nbsp;in a failed bid to halt the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s win.Trump was defiant ahead of his arraignment. He used his social media network to complain that he was going to court in a heavily Democratic area, declaring, “KANGAROO COURT” and “THIS IS NOT WHAT AMERICA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE!” He and his campaign have repeatedly assailed Bragg and even trained scrutiny on members of Bragg's family.Despite that, the scenes around Trump Tower and the courthouse where Trump will stand before a judge did not feature major unrest. Police tried to keep apart protesters supporting the former president and those opposing him by confining them to separate sides of a park near the courthouse using metal barricades.Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress, staged a brief rally at the park, but the scene was so chaotic that it was hard to hear her over the crush of reporters and protesters.“We’re the party of peace,” Greene said, thanking those Trump supporters present. “Democrats are communists.”Embattled Republican New York Rep.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/george-santos-ethics-republicans-congress-898cc3e7e6af8659f9c6249f187362d4">George Santos</a>&nbsp;also showed up in solidarity with Trump, saying, “I want to support the president."“I think this is unprecedented and it’s a bad day for democracy,” Santos said, suggesting that future prosecutors could target Biden and other presidents with other cases, which “cheapens the judicial system.”New York’s ability to carry out safe and drama-free courthouse proceedings in a case involving a polarizing ex-president could be an important test case as prosecutors in Atlanta and Washington conduct their own investigations of Trump that could also result in charges. Those investigations concern efforts to undo&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-wins-white-house-ap-fd58df73aa677acb74fce2a69adb71f9">the 2020 election results</a>&nbsp;as well as the possible mishandling of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-united-states-government-indiana-donald-trump-laptops-91b5b16807b533b3ff27e9303aef38ae">classified documents</a>&nbsp;at Mar-a-Lago.___

🎥Read the full indictment against the former President 

NEW YORK (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-florida-hush-money-election-764309dce49f81a50bf9f610ffd5ceb6">Former President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records arising from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?527160-1/spectrum-news-ny1-coverage-fmr-pres-trump-arraignment&amp;live">CLICK HERE to watch</a>&nbsp;courtesy CSPAN via Spectrum News New York

The plea came during a history-making arraignment in a lower Manhattan courtroom, with Trump becoming the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal prosecution.

The two officials who confirmed the plea spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because prosecutors had not yet released the indictment publicly.

The arraignment, though procedural in nature, amounts to a remarkable reckoning for Trump after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings. The case is unfolding against the backdrop not only of his third campaign for the White House but also against other investigations in Washington and Atlanta that might yet produce even more charges.

A silent and stone-faced Trump, his lips pursed in apparent anger, entered the courtroom shortly before 2:30 p.m. He left court about an hour later, also without commenting.

It represents the new split-screen reality for Trump as he submits to the dour demands of the American criminal justice system while projecting an aura of defiance and victimhood at celebratory campaign events.

“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse," the voluble ex-president posted on his Truth Social platform. "Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”

Trump, who was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-impeachment-vote-capitol-siege-0a6f2a348a6e43f27d5e1dc486027860">impeached twice</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. House but was never convicted in the U.S. Senate, is the first former president to face criminal charges. The nation's 45th commander in chief was escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken.

Trump, a former reality TV star, has been hyping that narrative to his political advantage, saying he raised more than $8 million in the days since the indictment on claims of a “witch hunt.” His campaign released a fundraising request titled “My last email before arrest” and he has repeatedly assailed the Manhattan district attorney, egged on supporters to protest and claimed without evidence that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-judge-merchan-arraignment-032a097661c259709a948ce0e70a872a">the judge presiding over the case</a>&nbsp;“hates me” — something his own lawyer has said is not true.

Trump is scheduled to return to his Palm Beach, Florida, home,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-ap-top-news-politics-993263aaefab49a7988bb4ccb808791d">Mar-a-Lago</a>, on Tuesday evening to give remarks. At least 500 prominent supporters have been invited, with some of the most pro-Trump congressional Republicans expected to attend.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-hush-money-election-488c76cf92269e2c258d5203a6e981a1">indictment contains multiple charges</a>&nbsp;of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offense, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press last week.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse ahead of his arraignment on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-florida-hush-money-election-764309dce49f81a50bf9f610ffd5ceb6">criminal charges</a>&nbsp;stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.

Trump himself described the experience as “SURREAL” as he traveled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom, where he was to face a judge as the first former president in American history to be criminally prosecuted.

A stone-faced Trump entered the courtroom shortly before 2:30 p.m. without saying anything.

The arraignment, though expected to be brief and procedural in nature, amounts to a remarkable reckoning for Trump after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings. The case is unfolding against the backdrop not only of his third campaign for the White House but also against other investigations in Washington and Atlanta that might yet produce even more charges.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-arrest-process-what-to-know-02a2ce34e03e25ab2fdd0e81dbcc62c7">The booking</a>&nbsp;and appearance before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-judge-merchan-arraignment-032a097661c259709a948ce0e70a872a">Judge Juan Merchan</a>&nbsp;should be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump learns for the first time the charges against him. Trump will plead not guilty, according to his lawyers, and is expected to enter the plea himself, as is standard in the court.

Merchan has ruled that TV cameras won't be allowed in the courtroom.

Inside the Manhattan courtroom, prosecutors led by New York’s district attorney, Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, are expected to unseal the indictment issued last week by a grand jury. This is when Trump and his defense lawyers will get their first glimpse of the precise allegations against him.

After the arraignment, Trump is expected to be released by authorities because the charges against him don’t require that bail be set.

The arraignment will unfold against the backdrop of heavy security in New York, coming more than two years after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-stormed-us-34417ac51a765e297faf53eb0ad15517">Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol</a>&nbsp;in a failed bid to halt the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s win.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?527160-1/spectrum-news-ny1-coverage-fmr-pres-trump-arraignment&amp;live">Click here to watch</a>&nbsp;courtesy CSPAN via Spectrum News New York

Wearing his signature dark suit and red tie, Trump turned and waved to crowds outside the building before heading inside to be fingerprinted and processed — a remarkable reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings and an extraordinary moment in U.S. history.

He arrived at court in an eight-car motorcade that took him from Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan through the main north-south highway on the east side of the city, past landmarks such as the United Nations. Along the way, the voluble ex-president posted on his social media platform: “Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”

Trump is scheduled to return to his Palm Beach, Florida, home,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-mar-a-lago-ap-top-news-politics-993263aaefab49a7988bb4ccb808791d">Mar-a-Lago</a>, on Tuesday evening to give remarks, punctuating his new reality: submitting to the dour demands of the American criminal justice system while projecting an aura of defiance and victimhood at celebratory campaign events. At least 500 prominent supporters have been invited, with some of the most pro-Trump congressional Republicans expected to attend.

One demonstrator hoisted a sign reading "Trump or death 1776 2024,” but others carried placards showed images of Trump in prison.

The public fascination with the case was evident Monday as national television carried live images of Trump’s motorcade from his Mar-a-Lago club to a private, red, white and blue Boeing 757 stenciled with his name. From there, Trump was flown to New York, where cameras followed his motorcade into Manhattan and he spent the night at Trump Tower as he prepared to turn himself in.

The former president and his aides are embracing the media circus. After initially being caught off guard when news of the indictment broke Thursday evening, Trump and his team are hoping to use the case to his advantage. Still, they asked the judge in a Monday filing to ban photo and video coverage of the arraignment.

Many top Republicans, including some of Trump’s potential rivals in next year’s GOP presidential primary, have criticized the case against him. Biden, who has yet to formally announce that he’s seeking reelection next year, and other leading Democrats have largely had little to say about it.

Prosecutors insist their case against Trump has nothing to do with politics.

🎥Former President pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

KANSAS CITY(AP) — Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in a killing at a Kansas City hotel after a shootout.

Officers responded around 5 a.m. to gunfire at the Days Inn &amp; Suites, said Officer Donna Drake, a police spokeswoman. While some of them tried unsuccessfully to save the life of the wounded victim, others chased after the suspect as he ran from the hotel.

Before arresting the suspect, officers exchanged gunfire with him, although no one was wounded, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article273938795.html#storylink=mainstage_lead">reports</a>. The name of the suspect and victim weren't immediately released.

The city is on track for a particularly violent year, with 44 homicides recorded so far, compared to 37 at this point last year, The Star's data shows. This is noteworthy because 2022 was the second deadliest year on record, with 171 killings

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY(AP) — Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in a killing at a Kansas City hotel after a shootout.Officers responded around 5 a.m. to gunfire at the Days Inn &amp; Suites, said Officer Donna Drake, a police spokeswoman. While some of them tried unsuccessfully to save the life of the wounded victim, others chased after the suspect as he ran from the hotel.Before arresting the suspect, officers exchanged gunfire with him, although no one was wounded, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article273938795.html#storylink=mainstage_lead">reports</a>. The name of the suspect and victim weren't immediately released.The city is on track for a particularly violent year, with 44 homicides recorded so far, compared to 37 at this point last year, The Star's data shows. This is noteworthy because 2022 was the second deadliest year on record, with 171 killings

Police: Gunfight with suspect after a killing at KC hotel

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado woman knew what she was doing when she stabbed her young stepson 18 times and then shot him in the head before driving across the country to dump a suitcase with his remains over a bridge in the Florida Panhandle, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of her trial.

Authorities allege Letecia Stauch killed 11-year-old Gannon Stauch in his bedroom a few hours before reporting him missing on Jan. 27, 2020, while his father was on a National Guard deployment. They have suggested she was unhappy in her marriage and resentful of being treated like an unpaid babysitter.

Attorneys for Stauch, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, countered that by claiming she suffered a “major psychotic crack” as a result of childhood trauma when she killed Gannon.

The dueling narratives for why Stauch carried out the crime came during opening statements in Colorado Springs for a trial expected to last several weeks.

District Attorney Michael Allen argued in his opening statement that the steps that Stauch took to cover up her actions are proof that she knew what she did was wrong and was therefore sane. She cleaned up blood in Gannon's bedroom, moving his body to various locations to hide it before disposing of it “like garbage” in a river that flows into the Gulf of Mexico in hopes it would never be found, he said.

Stauch also lied to investigators various times to try to hamper their investigation, Allen said, changing her accounts of what happened to Gannon. She claimed two different men had raped her and then abducted Gannon and, later, that one of those men had taken Gannon after he hurt himself in a bike crash.

“All of her actions were purposefully designed by her to distance herself from what she did,” Allen said.

But defense attorney Will Cook said the gruesome details highlighted by Allen, including how Gannon was killed and the lack of a motive, are proof that Stauch was “insane” because it all does not make sense.

“These are all signs and evidence of a mind, a soul, that is broken in a most fundamental and profound way,” he said.

Cook suggested Stauch developed dissociative identify disorder as a result of being physically, emotionally and sexually abused by her absent mother's string of partners during her childhood, sometimes sleeping in a car in the driveway to escape the abuse. When she killed Gannon, she was not, in her mind, killing her stepson, but the “demons” from her childhood and life, he said.

Based on surveys given to potential jurors, many were skeptical of Stauch's mental health defense, Cook said. He urged jurors to put aside their impulse to make someone pay for such a brutal killing and keep an open mind because the judicial system requires Stauch to be presumed innocent.

“I'm not telling you to like it. I'm just telling you that's the way it is," he said.

Initially, authorities said they responded after Stauch said Gannon had not returned from playing with a friend. But she did not provide the names of any friends he may have been with or their parents. Within days, she concocted a variety of stories to mislead them, including that a man she hired to repair a carpet raped her and then abducted Gannon, according to investigators.

Over 200 volunteers conducted searches for the boy in the area around where the family lived near Colorado Springs, as authorities investigated. About two weeks after Gannon disappeared, searchers found a piece of particle board with Gannon's blood on it in a rural area nearby. Presuming the boy to be dead, authorities&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/76fb47d139df286bb42dff1fd3155d4e">arrested Stauch in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 2, 2022</a>. She was held in the Saline County, Kansas jail on her return to Colorado.

Gannon's remains were found later that month in the small city of Pace, on the Florida Panhandle.

Stauch was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with a deceased human body and tampering with physical evidence.

Investigators found Gannon’s blood on Stauch’s shoe, found her DNA on a gun linked to his death and learned that she traveled to the Florida Panhandle shortly after he disappeared, prosecutors have said.

Stauch was also accused of trying to escape from jail after her arrest. According to court documents, she asked a fellow inmate to help her get out, explaining that she planned to use a broom handle to break the window in her cell, and that she had already measured herself to make sure she could fit through.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — A Colorado woman knew what she was doing when she stabbed her young stepson 18 times and then shot him in the head before driving across the country to dump a suitcase with his remains over a bridge in the Florida Panhandle, a prosecutor told jurors Monday at the start of her trial.Authorities allege Letecia Stauch killed 11-year-old Gannon Stauch in his bedroom a few hours before reporting him missing on Jan. 27, 2020, while his father was on a National Guard deployment. They have suggested she was unhappy in her marriage and resentful of being treated like an unpaid babysitter.Attorneys for Stauch, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, countered that by claiming she suffered a “major psychotic crack” as a result of childhood trauma when she killed Gannon.The dueling narratives for why Stauch carried out the crime came during opening statements in Colorado Springs for a trial expected to last several weeks.District Attorney Michael Allen argued in his opening statement that the steps that Stauch took to cover up her actions are proof that she knew what she did was wrong and was therefore sane. She cleaned up blood in Gannon's bedroom, moving his body to various locations to hide it before disposing of it “like garbage” in a river that flows into the Gulf of Mexico in hopes it would never be found, he said.Stauch also lied to investigators various times to try to hamper their investigation, Allen said, changing her accounts of what happened to Gannon. She claimed two different men had raped her and then abducted Gannon and, later, that one of those men had taken Gannon after he hurt himself in a bike crash.“All of her actions were purposefully designed by her to distance herself from what she did,” Allen said.But defense attorney Will Cook said the gruesome details highlighted by Allen, including how Gannon was killed and the lack of a motive, are proof that Stauch was “insane” because it all does not make sense.“These are all signs and evidence of a mind, a soul, that is broken in a most fundamental and profound way,” he said.Cook suggested Stauch developed dissociative identify disorder as a result of being physically, emotionally and sexually abused by her absent mother's string of partners during her childhood, sometimes sleeping in a car in the driveway to escape the abuse. When she killed Gannon, she was not, in her mind, killing her stepson, but the “demons” from her childhood and life, he said.Based on surveys given to potential jurors, many were skeptical of Stauch's mental health defense, Cook said. He urged jurors to put aside their impulse to make someone pay for such a brutal killing and keep an open mind because the judicial system requires Stauch to be presumed innocent.“I'm not telling you to like it. I'm just telling you that's the way it is," he said.Initially, authorities said they responded after Stauch said Gannon had not returned from playing with a friend. But she did not provide the names of any friends he may have been with or their parents. Within days, she concocted a variety of stories to mislead them, including that a man she hired to repair a carpet raped her and then abducted Gannon, according to investigators.Over 200 volunteers conducted searches for the boy in the area around where the family lived near Colorado Springs, as authorities investigated. About two weeks after Gannon disappeared, searchers found a piece of particle board with Gannon's blood on it in a rural area nearby. Presuming the boy to be dead, authorities&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/76fb47d139df286bb42dff1fd3155d4e">arrested Stauch in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 2, 2022</a>. She was held in the Saline County, Kansas jail on her return to Colorado.Gannon's remains were found later that month in the small city of Pace, on the Florida Panhandle.Stauch was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with a deceased human body and tampering with physical evidence.Investigators found Gannon’s blood on Stauch’s shoe, found her DNA on a gun linked to his death and learned that she traveled to the Florida Panhandle shortly after he disappeared, prosecutors have said.Stauch was also accused of trying to escape from jail after her arrest. According to court documents, she asked a fellow inmate to help her get out, explaining that she planned to use a broom handle to break the window in her cell, and that she had already measured herself to make sure she could fit through.

Defense: 'Psychotic crack' led woman, who was held in Kan.,  to kill stepson

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680615067230.jpeg" alt="Zackary Ryan McMurray, Failure to appear; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 4/4" />
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 </figure>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 4

SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man is back in jail after his third arrest in less than a year.&nbsp; 

&nbsp;In June of 2022,&nbsp; David Boeschling, 24, Minneapolis was accused of taking $500 in cash from a video game at The Alley, 115 E. Ash Street, in Salina. Police arrested him on theft and drug charges.&nbsp; 

In October, Boeschling was in jail on a warrant for failure to appear and requested drug and weapons charges, after police found him with&nbsp; a 9mm Canik in the parking lot of a Salina mote.

Just after 6p.m. Sunday, police responded to multiple alarms in a storage building at 1007 W. North Street in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Officers observed a white male wearing a blue hooded jacket, hat, and backpack running through the building. When the officers went around the building, they saw the man later identified as Boeschling standing in a tree line west of the building.

Police arrested him on requested charges of Trespassing, Interference with a law enforcement officer, Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man is back in jail after his third arrest in less than a year.&nbsp; &nbsp;In June of 2022,&nbsp; David Boeschling, 24, Minneapolis was accused of taking $500 in cash from a video game at The Alley, 115 E. Ash Street, in Salina. Police arrested him on theft and drug charges.&nbsp; In October, Boeschling was in jail on a warrant for failure to appear and requested drug and weapons charges, after police found him with&nbsp; a 9mm Canik in the parking lot of a Salina mote.Just after 6p.m. Sunday, police responded to multiple alarms in a storage building at 1007 W. North Street in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Officers observed a white male wearing a blue hooded jacket, hat, and backpack running through the building. When the officers went around the building, they saw the man later identified as Boeschling standing in a tree line west of the building.Police arrested him on requested charges of Trespassing, Interference with a law enforcement officer, Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kan. man who allegedly took $500 from video game is back in jail

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have taken a registered Kansas sex offender into custody.

Just before 9:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to 3910 Cedar Park Place Apt. 8A in Great Bend in reference to smoke entering the apartment.

Police and fire crews discovered the smoke was entering apartment 8A from the wall conjoined with apartment 8B. The Great Bend Fire Department made entry into apartment 8B and was able to extinguish the fire inside the residence.

Fire crews reported to officers on scene of signs of arson inside the residence. An officer also observed an individual walking away from the complex that he has taken multiple calls about during the weekend. The officer identified the man as 27-year-old&nbsp; Michael Leeper.

Police found Leeper at a residence in Great Bend and he was detained pending investigation.

During the investigation, officers and firefighters located a broken glass and blood throughout the crime scene. When officers located Leeper, he had injuries to his hands and arms, consistent with burns and cuts. 

The Great Bend Fire Department treated Leeper and placed. him under arrest and transported him to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of aggravated arson. He has a previous conviction for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and has been registered as a sex offender since 2017, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

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 <figcaption>Leeper-photo KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have taken a registered Kansas sex offender into custody.Just before 9:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to 3910 Cedar Park Place Apt. 8A in Great Bend in reference to smoke entering the apartment.Police and fire crews discovered the smoke was entering apartment 8A from the wall conjoined with apartment 8B. The Great Bend Fire Department made entry into apartment 8B and was able to extinguish the fire inside the residence.Fire crews reported to officers on scene of signs of arson inside the residence. An officer also observed an individual walking away from the complex that he has taken multiple calls about during the weekend. The officer identified the man as 27-year-old&nbsp; Michael Leeper.Police found Leeper at a residence in Great Bend and he was detained pending investigation.During the investigation, officers and firefighters located a broken glass and blood throughout the crime scene. When officers located Leeper, he had injuries to his hands and arms, consistent with burns and cuts. The Great Bend Fire Department treated Leeper and placed. him under arrest and transported him to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of aggravated arson. He has a previous conviction for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and has been registered as a sex offender since 2017, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Kansas sex offender jailed for alleged arson

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl that occurred at a home on North Kuney Street in Abilene.

The investigation began January 16, according to a media release from police. An autopsy determined the girl died from fentanyl intoxication.

On Monday, police arrested 18-year-old Daisy L. Skilling on an outstanding warrant from Dickinson County District Court charging her with&nbsp;distribution of a controlled substance causing death, use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, according to online jail records. She is being held on $150,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680547193087.png" alt="Skilling-photo Dickinson Co." />
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 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl that occurred at a home on North Kuney Street in Abilene.The investigation began January 16, according to a media release from police. An autopsy determined the girl died from fentanyl intoxication.On Monday, police arrested 18-year-old Daisy L. Skilling on an outstanding warrant from Dickinson County District Court charging her with&nbsp;distribution of a controlled substance causing death, use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, according to online jail records. She is being held on $150,000 bond.

Kansas woman accused in fentanyl death of 17-year-old

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a robbery, domestic violence incident and have made an arrest.

Just before 9:20 pm, Friday, police dispatched to a Domestic Violence with weapon call in the 6700 block of West Par Lane in Wichita involving 41-year-old Pearl James Haynes IV of and a 34-year-old woman, according to Officer Chad Ditch.

Officers arrived on the scene and spoke to the woman who stated Haynes showed up at her house intoxicated and began breaking several items in her apartment. Officers saw Haynes flee from the front of the apartment and they gave chase on foot. Haynes jumped a privacy fence. 

Once he got over that fence officers heard eight gunshots coming from where he landed placing the officers in fear. They immediately took cover and waited for more officers to arrive.

A short time later officers began to provide security around the area where Haynes was last seen. An abundance of precaution was being utilized due to Haynes firing several rounds. Other law enforcement agencies arrived to provide assistance as well.

At approximately 11:15 pm, a resident in the 1300 block of South Westfield called 911 stating Haynes was at their residence banging on the door saying he was on the run from the police.

Officers made their way to the Westfield location. Unmarked units were in the area when they witnessed Haynes flee on an ATV.

A brief pursuit would occur, and Haynes attempted to turn the ATV in the 200 block of South Byron Court when the vehicle tipped on its side and Haynes fled on foot. Police eventually took into custody in the 300 block of South Keith Street. He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Assault LEO, criminal damage to property/Domestic Violence robbery, evade and elude, DUI, resisting arrest, and battery of a law enforcement officer. Police don't know if he was firing at officers or firing in the air while officers were chasing him in attempts to make officers fall back., according to Ditch.

Haynes knew both the victim at Par Lane and the Westfield location, according to Ditch. He has over a dozen previous convictions that include theft, burglary, robbery, aggravated escape from custody and for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680378669885.png" alt="Haynes has over a dozen previous convictions that include theft, burglary, robbery, aggravated escape from custody and for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Haynes has over a dozen previous convictions that include theft, burglary, robbery, aggravated escape from custody and for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a robbery, domestic violence incident and have made an arrest.Just before 9:20 pm, Friday, police dispatched to a Domestic Violence with weapon call in the 6700 block of West Par Lane in Wichita involving 41-year-old Pearl James Haynes IV of and a 34-year-old woman, according to Officer Chad Ditch.Officers arrived on the scene and spoke to the woman who stated Haynes showed up at her house intoxicated and began breaking several items in her apartment. Officers saw Haynes flee from the front of the apartment and they gave chase on foot. Haynes jumped a privacy fence. Once he got over that fence officers heard eight gunshots coming from where he landed placing the officers in fear. They immediately took cover and waited for more officers to arrive.A short time later officers began to provide security around the area where Haynes was last seen. An abundance of precaution was being utilized due to Haynes firing several rounds. Other law enforcement agencies arrived to provide assistance as well.At approximately 11:15 pm, a resident in the 1300 block of South Westfield called 911 stating Haynes was at their residence banging on the door saying he was on the run from the police.Officers made their way to the Westfield location. Unmarked units were in the area when they witnessed Haynes flee on an ATV.A brief pursuit would occur, and Haynes attempted to turn the ATV in the 200 block of South Byron Court when the vehicle tipped on its side and Haynes fled on foot. Police eventually took into custody in the 300 block of South Keith Street. He is being held on requested charges of Aggravated Assault LEO, criminal damage to property/Domestic Violence robbery, evade and elude, DUI, resisting arrest, and battery of a law enforcement officer. Police don't know if he was firing at officers or firing in the air while officers were chasing him in attempts to make officers fall back., according to Ditch.Haynes knew both the victim at Par Lane and the Westfield location, according to Ditch. He has over a dozen previous convictions that include theft, burglary, robbery, aggravated escape from custody and for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

Kan. felon with over a dozen convictions fired gun during pursuit

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged incident that injured an officer.

Just before 2a.m. Sunday, officers observed a fight in progress at Tate's Bar in the 1100 Block of Moro Street in Aggieville between 33-year-old Keith Saniatan of Fort Sill, Oklahoma and staff who were attempting to remove him, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

As officers attempted to place him in custody, Saniatan actively resisted and smashed one officer's hand against a metal door frame with his shoulder. Saniatan was arrest and issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; The RCPD released no additional details on the officer's injury.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged incident that injured an officer.Just before 2a.m. Sunday, officers observed a fight in progress at Tate's Bar in the 1100 Block of Moro Street in Aggieville between 33-year-old Keith Saniatan of Fort Sill, Oklahoma and staff who were attempting to remove him, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.As officers attempted to place him in custody, Saniatan actively resisted and smashed one officer's hand against a metal door frame with his shoulder. Saniatan was arrest and issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; The RCPD released no additional details on the officer's injury.

Man accused of altercation with RCPD officer in Aggieville

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. authorities said they arrested a Washington state man who made more than 20 “swatting” calls around the country and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses to his fake reports of bombs, shootings or other threats.

Ashton Connor Garcia, 20, of Bremerton, used voice-over-internet technology to conceal his identity as he placed the calls last year — and he treated them as entertainment, broadcasting them on the social media platform Discord, federal prosecutors said.

He faces 10 felony counts filed in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington, that could bring up to a decade in prison. Court records did not immediately indicate if Garcia had an attorney who might speak on his behalf.

“Every time Mr. Garcia is alleged to have made one of his false reports to law enforcement, he triggered a potentially deadly event — sending heavily armed police officers to an address where they mistakenly believed they would confront someone who was armed and dangerous,” Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a news release. “Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the unpredictable and terrifying dynamic these calls created for Mr. Garcia’s alleged victims cannot be overstated."

Garcia's arrest came as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hoax-school-shootings-explainer-swatting-439046152b9c3db45bfbfd8c10321c28">a spate of threats and false reports of shooters</a>&nbsp;have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country, unnerving officials, parents and students who are already on edge about actual school shootings — including at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nashville-school-shooting-covenant-school-03aa394109a5e682877403c0c3e52aa7">a private Christian school in Nashville</a>, Tennessee, this week.

Computer-generated calls on Wednesday made hoax claims about active shooters in Pennsylvania, and a day earlier, nearly 30 Massachusetts schools received fake threats.

Garcia is not accused of having sent SWAT teams to schools. Instead, prosecutors say, in several cases he collected personal information about his victims and threatened to send emergency responses to their homes unless they turned over money, credit card information or sexually explicit images.

Law enforcement entered some of the homes with guns drawn and detained people inside, authorities said.

In other cases, he called in fake bomb scares for the Fox News station in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 28 and for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles on Aug. 23. In another instance, he is accused of threating to bomb an airport in Los Angeles unless he received $200,000 in Bitcoin.

The indictment does not indicate how investigators identified Garcia as a suspect.

Garcia placed the calls to agencies in California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oho, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington and Edmonton, in Alberta, Canada, the indictment said.

Authorities have warned that such hoaxes can prove deadly. In 2017, a police officer in Wichita, Kansas, shot and killed a man while responding to a hoax emergency call. This month, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/swat-wichita-police-killing-settlement-8d48bc5c4db63afb97457d4080c02612">city agreed to pay $5 million</a>&nbsp;to settle a lawsuit, with the money to go to the two children of 28-year-old Andrew Finch.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592601982960.png" alt="In 2017, a police officer in Wichita shot and killed a man while responding to a hoax emergency call.-image from Wichita Police body camera on the night Andrew Finch died" />
 <figcaption>In 2017, a police officer in Wichita shot and killed a man while responding to a hoax emergency call.-image from Wichita Police body camera on the night Andrew Finch died</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. authorities said they arrested a Washington state man who made more than 20 “swatting” calls around the country and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses to his fake reports of bombs, shootings or other threats.Ashton Connor Garcia, 20, of Bremerton, used voice-over-internet technology to conceal his identity as he placed the calls last year — and he treated them as entertainment, broadcasting them on the social media platform Discord, federal prosecutors said.He faces 10 felony counts filed in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington, that could bring up to a decade in prison. Court records did not immediately indicate if Garcia had an attorney who might speak on his behalf.“Every time Mr. Garcia is alleged to have made one of his false reports to law enforcement, he triggered a potentially deadly event — sending heavily armed police officers to an address where they mistakenly believed they would confront someone who was armed and dangerous,” Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a news release. “Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the unpredictable and terrifying dynamic these calls created for Mr. Garcia’s alleged victims cannot be overstated."Garcia's arrest came as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hoax-school-shootings-explainer-swatting-439046152b9c3db45bfbfd8c10321c28">a spate of threats and false reports of shooters</a>&nbsp;have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country, unnerving officials, parents and students who are already on edge about actual school shootings — including at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nashville-school-shooting-covenant-school-03aa394109a5e682877403c0c3e52aa7">a private Christian school in Nashville</a>, Tennessee, this week.Computer-generated calls on Wednesday made hoax claims about active shooters in Pennsylvania, and a day earlier, nearly 30 Massachusetts schools received fake threats.Garcia is not accused of having sent SWAT teams to schools. Instead, prosecutors say, in several cases he collected personal information about his victims and threatened to send emergency responses to their homes unless they turned over money, credit card information or sexually explicit images.Law enforcement entered some of the homes with guns drawn and detained people inside, authorities said.In other cases, he called in fake bomb scares for the Fox News station in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 28 and for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles on Aug. 23. In another instance, he is accused of threating to bomb an airport in Los Angeles unless he received $200,000 in Bitcoin.The indictment does not indicate how investigators identified Garcia as a suspect.Garcia placed the calls to agencies in California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oho, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington and Edmonton, in Alberta, Canada, the indictment said.Authorities have warned that such hoaxes can prove deadly. In 2017, a police officer in Wichita, Kansas, shot and killed a man while responding to a hoax emergency call. This month, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/swat-wichita-police-killing-settlement-8d48bc5c4db63afb97457d4080c02612">city agreed to pay $5 million</a>&nbsp;to settle a lawsuit, with the money to go to the two children of 28-year-old Andrew Finch.

Man charged in 20-plus calls of false threats in US

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan man on multiple charges after an arrest following a pursuit.

Just after 11p.m. Friday, officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a car driven by 22-year-old Tyreek Toliver near the intersection of Walters Drive and Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the RCPD activity report.

Toliver continued to drive northbound on Tuttle Creek Blvd. and turned into a trailer park in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. where he exited the car and began to run east through a residential area. 

He was later located and arrested within the trailer park on requested charges of fleeing by engaging in reckless driving, interference with LEO and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Toliver was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan man on multiple charges after an arrest following a pursuit.Just after 11p.m. Friday, officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a car driven by 22-year-old Tyreek Toliver near the intersection of Walters Drive and Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the RCPD activity report.Toliver continued to drive northbound on Tuttle Creek Blvd. and turned into a trailer park in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. where he exited the car and began to run east through a residential area. He was later located and arrested within the trailer park on requested charges of fleeing by engaging in reckless driving, interference with LEO and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.Toliver was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.