ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a suspect on drug allegations after an traffic accident.

Shortly before 1p.m. Sept. 1, police responded to a vehicle accident in the 800 block South 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Mike Wilson. 

A Dodge Charger driven by 21-year-old Quinn Gamino, Atchison, had been southbound on 5th Street when it struck a parked vehicle. 

EMS was on the scene and evaluated Gamino but he refused medical treatment. While officers were working the traffic accident they discovered controlled substances that included hundreds of pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The investigation at the scene led to Gamino’s arrest.

He was jailed on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Wilson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693866780972.png" alt="Gamino-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Gamino-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a suspect on drug allegations after an traffic accident.Shortly before 1p.m. Sept. 1, police responded to a vehicle accident in the 800 block South 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Mike Wilson. A Dodge Charger driven by 21-year-old Quinn Gamino, Atchison, had been southbound on 5th Street when it struck a parked vehicle. EMS was on the scene and evaluated Gamino but he refused medical treatment. While officers were working the traffic accident they discovered controlled substances that included hundreds of pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The investigation at the scene led to Gamino’s arrest.He was jailed on requested charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Wilson.

Police: Alleged Kan. drug dealer arrested after car crash

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita that left a Kansas woman dead.

According to an <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">online fundraiser</a>, 69-year-old Norma Williams and her husband were driving home from a Friday night Football game when she was shot and killed.

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

Officers arrived on the scene and located Williams unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound to her upper body. 

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

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

When they reached the intersection a group of motorcycles riding eastbound ran the red light and one of the motorcycles driven by 19-year-old Daryon Boone of Wichita struck their vehicle. Following the incident, Boone followed the vehicle, ultimately producing a handgun and shooting into the vehicle, which fatally injured Mrs. Williams.

Police arrested Boone&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and aggravated assault. He posted bond and is no longer in custody.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693697348233.png" alt="Boone -photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Boone -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita that left a Kansas woman dead.According to an <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">online fundraiser</a>, 69-year-old Norma Williams and her husband were driving home from a Friday night Football game when she was shot and killed.Just before 10 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 11200 block of East Central Avenue, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693841905672.png" alt="Williams-<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">photo GoFundMe</a>" />
 <figcaption>Williams-<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/norma-williams?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">photo GoFundMe</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Officers arrived on the scene and located Williams unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound to her upper body. Officers began providing life-saving efforts until EMS arrived. Mrs. Williams was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.During the investigation, officers learned that Mrs. Williams was the front passenger of a 2021 Honda Ridgeline traveling northbound on Greenwich, approaching the eastbound lanes of Kellogg Drive. When they reached the intersection a group of motorcycles riding eastbound ran the red light and one of the motorcycles driven by 19-year-old Daryon Boone of Wichita struck their vehicle. Following the incident, Boone followed the vehicle, ultimately producing a handgun and shooting into the vehicle, which fatally injured Mrs. Williams.Police arrested Boone&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and aggravated assault. He posted bond and is no longer in custody.&nbsp;

Kan. woman was traveling home from game when she was shot, killed

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a fentanyl death.

On Aug. 30, deputies took 28-year-old Mason Duane Robinson into custody for several outstanding bench warrants including failing to appear on a charge of distributing a controlled substance leading to death.

The judge issued the warrant when Robinson skipped court Monday in a case in connection with the 2022 fentanyl death of a 23-year-old Lawrence woman and two felony theft cases, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.

While investigating, deputies learned Robinson was in a rural residence west of Lawrence. Deputies were given permission to enter the home and found Robinson in the basement. He was arrested without incident with the help of the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Robinson has previous convictions for burglary, criminal threat, theft, driving while suspended, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and violation of a protection order, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been released from jail in January, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693483934775.png" alt="Robinson-photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Robinson-photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a fentanyl death.On Aug. 30, deputies took 28-year-old Mason Duane Robinson into custody for several outstanding bench warrants including failing to appear on a charge of distributing a controlled substance leading to death.The judge issued the warrant when Robinson skipped court Monday in a case in connection with the 2022 fentanyl death of a 23-year-old Lawrence woman and two felony theft cases, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.While investigating, deputies learned Robinson was in a rural residence west of Lawrence. Deputies were given permission to enter the home and found Robinson in the basement. He was arrested without incident with the help of the Kansas Highway Patrol.Robinson has previous convictions for burglary, criminal threat, theft, driving while suspended, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and violation of a protection order, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been released from jail in January, according to online jail records.

Kan. felon skipped court in fentanyl death, hid in basement

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

On August 30, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer for an alleged traffic infraction near 150th and Q. Road in rural Jackson County Kansas, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies discovered illegal drug contraband during the traffic stop. The driver, Nikia Noelle Gasper, 33, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving under the influence, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.

The passenger, Levell Leman Mullens, 29, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was also arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693700890204.png" alt="Gasper-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Gasper-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.On August 30, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer for an alleged traffic infraction near 150th and Q. Road in rural Jackson County Kansas, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Deputies discovered illegal drug contraband during the traffic stop. The driver, Nikia Noelle Gasper, 33, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, driving under the influence, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693700970254.png" alt="Mullens-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Mullens-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The passenger, Levell Leman Mullens, 29, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was also arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Louisiana man caught transporting meth in 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.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Donte Roberts, Violate offender registration act, Arrested 8/30

Joseph Anderson, Issuance of governors warrant of arrest, Arrested 8/30

Luis Dominguez, Probation violation, Arrested 8/30

Zachary Olson, Theft-all other, Arrested 8/30

Tyler Lewis Failure to appear, Arrested 8/30

Eliasib Vargas, Stalking, Criminal threat, Arrested 8/30

Rakari Coleman, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/30

Eric Johnson, Possession of a firearm while under the influence, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-liquor / drugs, Driving without lights when needed, Arrested 8/31

Matthew Rogel, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31

Brandi Lee, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31

Daniel McRoberts Jr. Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31

Davarrio Henderson, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/31

Dominique Houston, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31

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/2023/9/1693855441185.jpeg" alt="Gabrielle Ballenger, Failure to appear ( 4 counts ), Arrested 8/30" />
 <figcaption>Gabrielle Ballenger, Failure to appear ( 4 counts ), Arrested 8/30</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693855504034.jpeg" alt="Michael Skillern-Lewis, Outside warrant, Failure to appear ( 3 Counts ), Arrested 8/31" />
 <figcaption>Michael Skillern-Lewis, Outside warrant, Failure to appear ( 3 Counts ), Arrested 8/31</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Donte Roberts, Violate offender registration act, Arrested 8/30Joseph Anderson, Issuance of governors warrant of arrest, Arrested 8/30Luis Dominguez, Probation violation, Arrested 8/30Zachary Olson, Theft-all other, Arrested 8/30Tyler Lewis Failure to appear, Arrested 8/30Eliasib Vargas, Stalking, Criminal threat, Arrested 8/30Rakari Coleman, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/30Eric Johnson, Possession of a firearm while under the influence, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-liquor / drugs, Driving without lights when needed, Arrested 8/31Matthew Rogel, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31Brandi Lee, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31Daniel McRoberts Jr. Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31Davarrio Henderson, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/31Dominique Houston, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/31Recent 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 Aug. 31 - Sept. 1

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man identified on security cameras as involved in a fatal shooting is headed to prison.

A judged sentenced 25-year-old Malcolm Ganther to just over 10-year in prison months for second degree murder and aggravated battery in the shooting death of 17-year-old Marcus Sain, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On the afternoon of May 21, 2020 police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, police located Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.

Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.

The investigation revealed Ganther, c0-defendant Nathanial Saunders, Sain, and an 18-year-old boy had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction.

A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.

Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also located the Buick vehicle involved.&nbsp;

Saunders scheduled sentencing last week was continued to Sept. 15, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590157799937.png" alt="Ganther-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Ganther-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man identified on security cameras as involved in a fatal shooting is headed to prison.A judged sentenced 25-year-old Malcolm Ganther to just over 10-year in prison months for second degree murder and aggravated battery in the shooting death of 17-year-old Marcus Sain, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.On the afternoon of May 21, 2020 police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, police located Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693341440789.png" alt="Ganther-as seen on security camera -Wichita PD" />
 <figcaption>Ganther-as seen on security camera -Wichita PD</figcaption>
 </figure>Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.The investigation revealed Ganther, c0-defendant Nathanial Saunders, Sain, and an 18-year-old boy had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693341117396.png" alt="Photo Wichita PD" />
 <figcaption>Photo Wichita PD</figcaption>
 </figure>A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598393802179.png" alt="Saunders-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Saunders-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also located the Buick vehicle involved.&nbsp;Saunders scheduled sentencing last week was continued to Sept. 15, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Kan. man caught on camera sentenced for drug deal killing

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693697348233.png" alt="Boone-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Boone-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita and have made an arrest.Just before 10 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 11200 block of East Central Avenue, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.Officers arrived on the scene and located 69-year-old Norma Williams of Wichita unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound to her upper body. Officers began providing life-saving efforts until EMS arrived. Mrs. Williams was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.During the investigation, officers learned that Mrs. Williams was the front passenger of a 2021 Honda Ridgeline traveling northbound on Greenwich, approaching the eastbound lanes of Kellogg Drive. When they reached the intersection a group of motorcycles riding eastbound ran the red light and one of the motorcycles driven by 19-year-old Daryon Boone of Wichita struck their vehicle. Following the incident, Boone followed the vehicle, ultimately producing a handgun and shooting into the vehicle, which fatally injured Mrs. Williams.Police arrested Boone&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder, criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and aggravated assault.

Police: Teen followed pickup, fired shot that killed Kansas woman

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas woman is going to prison for her role in a fatal shooting&nbsp;of a 42-year-old man at a Wichita hotel in 2021.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Shae Marie Roberts, 37, was sentenced to nearly 8-years in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Earlier this year, Roberts pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and attempted distribution of meth.&nbsp;

In Sept. of 2021, police arrested Roberts&nbsp; in connection with the shooting death of Michael Martinez at the Extended State America,&nbsp;9450 E Corporate Hills, in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; &nbsp;Martinez of Wichita who had been shot was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp;

Roberts was arrested a week after the crime and her accomplice 32-year-old Patricio Gomez was arrested at the Mexico border in El Paso, Texas in March 2022&nbsp;after the pickup truck he was driving got stuck on the Rio Grande.

&nbsp; In February, Gomez was sentenced to life in prison the fatal shooting, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633727826097.png" alt="Roberts photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Roberts photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas woman is going to prison for her role in a fatal shooting&nbsp;of a 42-year-old man at a Wichita hotel in 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shae Marie Roberts, 37, was sentenced to nearly 8-years in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Earlier this year, Roberts pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and attempted distribution of meth.&nbsp;In Sept. of 2021, police arrested Roberts&nbsp; in connection with the shooting death of Michael Martinez at the Extended State America,&nbsp;9450 E Corporate Hills, in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; &nbsp;Martinez of Wichita who had been shot was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp;Roberts was arrested a week after the crime and her accomplice 32-year-old Patricio Gomez was arrested at the Mexico border in El Paso, Texas in March 2022&nbsp;after the pickup truck he was driving got stuck on the Rio Grande.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648742338695.png" alt="Gomez-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Gomez-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; In February, Gomez was sentenced to life in prison the fatal shooting, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.--------

Kansas woman sentenced for role in drug-deal murder

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.

On Aug. 29, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious driver in the area of 214th and R4 Road south of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 The report indicated that the driver may have struck a gate with a vehicle. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy quickly located the Toyota Camry and made contact with the driver who was identified as William Casey Hill, 44, of Wamego. 

Deputies located illegal drug contraband allegedly in the possession of the driver. Hill was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended. Hill remains in the Jackson County Jail on a $15,000 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693701155643.png" alt="Hill photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Hill photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.On Aug. 29, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious driver in the area of 214th and R4 Road south of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The report indicated that the driver may have struck a gate with a vehicle. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy quickly located the Toyota Camry and made contact with the driver who was identified as William Casey Hill, 44, of Wamego. Deputies located illegal drug contraband allegedly in the possession of the driver. Hill was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended. Hill remains in the Jackson County Jail on a $15,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Sheriff: Report of suspicious driver led to arrest of Wamego man

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas home burglary and have suspects in custody.

Just after 2p.m. August 29, a sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 7100 block of SW Montara Parkway in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

After a preliminary investigation, deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of SE Willow Way. While at the Willow Way address, deputies found property believed to be stolen during the Montara Parkway burglary.

Ethan S. Jennings, 32, and Jonathan E. McAvoy, 33, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary to a residence, felony theft, and criminal damage to property. Jennings was also booked in on a bench warrant out of the City of Topeka and a felony warrant out of Shawnee County.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693431452985.png" alt="McAvoy photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>McAvoy photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas home burglary and have suspects in custody.Just after 2p.m. August 29, a sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 7100 block of SW Montara Parkway in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.After a preliminary investigation, deputies went to a residence in the 100 block of SE Willow Way. While at the Willow Way address, deputies found property believed to be stolen during the Montara Parkway burglary.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693431397119.png" alt="Jennings-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Jennings-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Ethan S. Jennings, 32, and Jonathan E. McAvoy, 33, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary to a residence, felony theft, and criminal damage to property. Jennings was also booked in on a bench warrant out of the City of Topeka and a felony warrant out of Shawnee County.

Deputies arrest 2 for Kansas home burglary 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—&nbsp; A Kansas felon involved in a incident that sent a police officer to the hospital went before a judge on August 30.

Nicholas Shugart, 41 of Wichita, was charged with battery against a law enforcement officer, 2 counts of fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of paraphernalia for use, driving under the influence and driving while license is suspended or canceled, according to the Sedgwick Co. District Attorney's office.

Just after 7a.m. August 24, police were dispatched to a welfare check in the area of 600 W. 30th Street South in Wichita regarding two individuals slumped over in a white Chevy Silverado, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

A Wichita Traffic Motor Officer arrived on the scene and contacted the driver, later identified as Nichilas Grady Shugart, 41, of Wichita, who then accelerated and drove away, striking and running over the officer’s lower leg.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Wichita Police were in pursuit of a Silverado driven by<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=285885">&nbsp;Shugart</a>&nbsp;westbound in the 2400 Block of 15th Street.

The Silverado ran the stop sign at North Meridan and struck a northbound 2000 Dodge Caravan driven by Alicia Reico, 51, Wichita, on the the right front quarter panel.

EMS transported the Wichita Traffic Motor officer and Reico to a local hospital. Both had non-life-threatening injuries. The officer is being released from the hospital, according to Gupilan.

Police arrested Shugart and a passenger in the pickup 27-year-old Odessa Silcott of Wichita. He&nbsp;remains in custody on a $150,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692900399480.png" alt="Police on the scene of the crash investigation -photo courtesy&nbsp; KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the crash investigation -photo courtesy&nbsp; KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—&nbsp; A Kansas felon involved in a incident that sent a police officer to the hospital went before a judge on August 30.Nicholas Shugart, 41 of Wichita, was charged with battery against a law enforcement officer, 2 counts of fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of paraphernalia for use, driving under the influence and driving while license is suspended or canceled, according to the Sedgwick Co. District Attorney's office.Just after 7a.m. August 24, police were dispatched to a welfare check in the area of 600 W. 30th Street South in Wichita regarding two individuals slumped over in a white Chevy Silverado, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.A Wichita Traffic Motor Officer arrived on the scene and contacted the driver, later identified as Nichilas Grady Shugart, 41, of Wichita, who then accelerated and drove away, striking and running over the officer’s lower leg.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Wichita Police were in pursuit of a Silverado driven by<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=285885">&nbsp;Shugart</a>&nbsp;westbound in the 2400 Block of 15th Street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692920657940.png" alt="Shugart-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Shugart-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Silverado ran the stop sign at North Meridan and struck a northbound 2000 Dodge Caravan driven by Alicia Reico, 51, Wichita, on the the right front quarter panel.EMS transported the Wichita Traffic Motor officer and Reico to a local hospital. Both had non-life-threatening injuries. The officer is being released from the hospital, according to Gupilan.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692923986306.png" alt="Silcott-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Silcott-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested Shugart and a passenger in the pickup 27-year-old Odessa Silcott of Wichita. He&nbsp;remains in custody on a $150,000 bond.

Kan. felon charged for driving over police officer's legs

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are crediting two off-duty police officers for helping catch a suspect on vandalism allegations.

Just after 9 p.m. August 28, police responded to SW Westport Drive and SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka after receiving reports of vandalism. 

Two off-duty Topeka officers witnessed the incident and were able to provide dispatch with a good description and direction of travel for the suspect.

Responding officers quickly located the suspect, later identified as Zac D. Bibler, 20, of Topeka, in the 1500 block of SW Westport Drive.&nbsp; Bibler then refused to comply with officers and fled on foot. 

A short while later Bibler was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000 and felony Interference with Law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693347760903.png" alt="Bibler-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bibler-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are crediting two off-duty police officers for helping catch a suspect on vandalism allegations.Just after 9 p.m. August 28, police responded to SW Westport Drive and SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka after receiving reports of vandalism. Two off-duty Topeka officers witnessed the incident and were able to provide dispatch with a good description and direction of travel for the suspect.Responding officers quickly located the suspect, later identified as Zac D. Bibler, 20, of Topeka, in the 1500 block of SW Westport Drive.&nbsp; Bibler then refused to comply with officers and fled on foot. A short while later Bibler was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000 and felony Interference with Law enforcement.

Off-duty Kan. officers help arrest vandalism suspect

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident that seriously injured a woman.

Just before 7:30p.m. Thursday, police responded&nbsp;&nbsp;to the report of a crash near W. 83rd Street and Woodland Road in Lenexa involving a vehicle that struck two bicyclists. 

One bicyclist, an adult female, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The other bicyclist, an adult male, did not sustain serious injuries.

The driver of the vehicle, an adult male, was taken into custody on suspicion of impaired driving. The crash is being investigated by the members of the Lenexa Traffic Safety Unit.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident that seriously injured a woman.Just before 7:30p.m. Thursday, police responded&nbsp;&nbsp;to the report of a crash near W. 83rd Street and Woodland Road in Lenexa involving a vehicle that struck two bicyclists. One bicyclist, an adult female, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The other bicyclist, an adult male, did not sustain serious injuries.The driver of the vehicle, an adult male, was taken into custody on suspicion of impaired driving. The crash is being investigated by the members of the Lenexa Traffic Safety Unit.

Police: Driver arrested after vehicle struck Kan. bicyclists

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating several arson fire in Topeka.

Just before 3a.m. August 25, fire crews responded to a house fire at 1509 NW Logan Street in Topeka, according department spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

First arriving crews found smoke and flames coming from a two-story house. Due to the heavy fire involvement, and safety concerns of the stability of the home, crews were forced to battle the fire from the outside. No occupants were inside the house at the time of the fire.

A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire as intentionally set. The total estimated loss from this fire was approximately $20,000, associated with structural loss. Content loss is unknown. Police have not reported an arrest in this case but have arrested three others for arson in August.

On August 14, police arrested 28-year-old&nbsp;Shaliqua Hill of Topeka and a 17-year-old girl for allegedly using explosives to start a house fire at 631 SE 35th Street in Topeka.

On August 16, police arrested 62-year-old Rose A. Wilson for alleged aggravated arson for an apartment at 1312 SW Polk Street in Topeka.

On August 1, police arrested 61-year-old&nbsp; Linda Ritchey, 61, for alleged aggravated arson for a fire at a home at 507 SW Taylor Street in Topeka. She remains in custody, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693240273343.png" alt="Four arson fires including the fire that damaged this home in Topeka Aug. 25-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Four arson fires including the fire that damaged this home in Topeka Aug. 25-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating several arson fire in Topeka.Just before 3a.m. August 25, fire crews responded to a house fire at 1509 NW Logan Street in Topeka, according department spokesperson Rosie Nichols.First arriving crews found smoke and flames coming from a two-story house. Due to the heavy fire involvement, and safety concerns of the stability of the home, crews were forced to battle the fire from the outside. No occupants were inside the house at the time of the fire.A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire as intentionally set. The total estimated loss from this fire was approximately $20,000, associated with structural loss. Content loss is unknown. Police have not reported an arrest in this case but have arrested three others for arson in August.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692141411419.png" alt="Hill-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hill-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On August 14, police arrested 28-year-old&nbsp;Shaliqua Hill of Topeka and a 17-year-old girl for allegedly using explosives to start a house fire at 631 SE 35th Street in Topeka.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692305589950.png" alt="Wilson-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Wilson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On August 16, police arrested 62-year-old Rose A. Wilson for alleged aggravated arson for an apartment at 1312 SW Polk Street in Topeka.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690819669630.png" alt="Ritchey-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ritchey-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On August 1, police arrested 61-year-old&nbsp; Linda Ritchey, 61, for alleged aggravated arson for a fire at a home at 507 SW Taylor Street in Topeka. She remains in custody, according to online jail records.

Four arson fires at homes in Topeka in August

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas City woman&nbsp; after learning she has been living off her missing father's Social Security and VA benefits.

On August 25, investigators with the Nye County, Nevada Sheriff's office&nbsp; served a Search Warrant at 3891 Peggy in Pahrump, Nevada to search the property for human remains buried on the property.

Investigators learned that 95-year-old Bruce Brown had not been contacted or seen since April of 2023.

Detectives traveled to Kansas City and interviewed 53-year-old Gennice Walker.  Investigators had already established probable cause that Walker was living off of Brown's Social Security and VA Benefits and had received information that she had buried Brown, her father, in the desert.

Walker refused to cooperate and was arrested in Kansas City on an Arrest Warrant for Larceny.

When investigators returned from Kansas City, a Search Warrant was served at the address on Peggy Avenue.&nbsp; After excavating a small portion of the back yard, deputies located human remains of a man in a home-made coffin under the ground.&nbsp; Autopsy later identified the remains as Bruce Brown. 

Gennice Walker remains jailed in Kansas City prior to extradition  to Nevada.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Nye County Sheriff's Office at 775 751-7000.  You can also remain anonymous by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 702 385-5555.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693304258750.png" alt="Walker-photo&nbsp; Nye Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Walker-photo&nbsp; Nye Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas City woman&nbsp; after learning she has been living off her missing father's Social Security and VA benefits.On August 25, investigators with the Nye County, Nevada Sheriff's office&nbsp; served a Search Warrant at 3891 Peggy in Pahrump, Nevada to search the property for human remains buried on the property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693304730646.png" alt="3891 Peggy Ave. in Pahrump, Nevada -Google image" />
 <figcaption>3891 Peggy Ave. in Pahrump, Nevada -Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned that 95-year-old Bruce Brown had not been contacted or seen since April of 2023.Detectives traveled to Kansas City and interviewed 53-year-old Gennice Walker. Investigators had already established probable cause that Walker was living off of Brown's Social Security and VA Benefits and had received information that she had buried Brown, her father, in the desert.Walker refused to cooperate and was arrested in Kansas City on an Arrest Warrant for Larceny.When investigators returned from Kansas City, a Search Warrant was served at the address on Peggy Avenue.&nbsp; After excavating a small portion of the back yard, deputies located human remains of a man in a home-made coffin under the ground.&nbsp; Autopsy later identified the remains as Bruce Brown. Gennice Walker remains jailed in Kansas City prior to extradition to Nevada.Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Nye County Sheriff's Office at 775 751-7000. You can also remain anonymous by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 702 385-5555.

Sheriff: KC woman buried father in desert, stole his identity

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Hutchinson.

On Wednesday, the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner II of Wichita, on requested charges that include Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute,&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of fentanyl, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of Adderall, Possession of oxycodone, Possession of dilaudid, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Criminal use of a weapon, according to a media release from Hutchinson Police.

Additionally, Gardner was charged with Distribution of a controlled substance causing death and Arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device. Those charges are related to a recent fentanyl overdose that resulted in death in Hutchinson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693509179796.jpeg" alt="Cedrick Gardner II-photo Hutchinson Police" />
 <figcaption>Cedrick Gardner II-photo Hutchinson Police</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Hutchinson.On Wednesday, the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner II of Wichita, on requested charges that include Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute,&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of fentanyl, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of Adderall, Possession of oxycodone, Possession of dilaudid, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Criminal use of a weapon, according to a media release from Hutchinson Police.Additionally, Gardner was charged with Distribution of a controlled substance causing death and Arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device. Those charges are related to a recent fentanyl overdose that resulted in death in Hutchinson.

Kansas man arrested for role in fentanyl overdose death

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a murder have a suspect in custody.

Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, 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 reported they arrested 36-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=22921">Jeremy Miles on</a> requested charges of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, assault and a parole violation, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Police have not reported the details on the arrest and are asking the public to contact them if any has more information on the crime.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693488696173.png" alt="Miles-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Miles-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a murder have a suspect in custody.Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, 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 reported they arrested 36-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=22921">Jeremy Miles on</a> requested charges of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, assault and a parole violation, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Police have not reported the details on the arrest and are asking the public to contact them if any has more information on the crime.

Suspect arrested for murder, robbery at Kansas apartment

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident reported to Shawnee County Park Police on August 15 at the Warren Nature Trails near Felker Park, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

It was alleged that an individual assaulted another individual, and the victim was transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

As a result of this investigation, on Wednesday police arrested 30-year-old Jose J. Arteaga of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of corrections on requested charges of Rape Aggravated criminal sodomy and Aggravated battery

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693477495822.png" alt="Arteaga-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Arteaga-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an incident reported to Shawnee County Park Police on August 15 at the Warren Nature Trails near Felker Park, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.It was alleged that an individual assaulted another individual, and the victim was transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;As a result of this investigation, on Wednesday police arrested 30-year-old Jose J. Arteaga of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of corrections on requested charges of Rape Aggravated criminal sodomy and Aggravated battery

Investigators capture alleged Kansas trail rape suspect 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. 

Walmart reported a 21-year-old female suspect had stolen approximately $1,330 cash from registers between August 16 and 19, 2023. Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Walmart reported a 21-year-old female suspect had stolen approximately $1,330 cash from registers between August 16 and 19, 2023. Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.

RCPD: Suspect stole $1,300 cash from registers at Walmart

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of his pregnant girlfriend whose body was found in the truck of his car made his first court appearance Wednesday.&nbsp; Alexander Lewis, 22 of Wichita, is charged with capital murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 11a.m. Saturday, 911 dispatch in Sedgwick County received a call from a 911 operator from North Carolina reporting a possible homicide in the Wichita area, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Based on the information given to the North Carolina 911 operator by a family member of the suspect, Wichita police officers were sent to two different locations, the 3900 block of E 17th Street North in Wichita and the 7600 block of E 21st Street N in Wichita.

Upon arrival at the 21st Street address, officers contacted&nbsp; Lewis and located Bronson's body of in the trunk of his vehicle. Officers pulled her body out of the trunk and provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived on the scene.

She was later pronounced deceased by EMS. Police arrested Lewis.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-zaiylah-bronson">Click here to</a>&nbsp;help the Bronson family.

He is due back in court Sept. 14, according to the district attorney's office. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693339382320.png" alt="19-year-old Zaiylah Bronson photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>19-year-old Zaiylah Bronson photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of his pregnant girlfriend whose body was found in the truck of his car made his first court appearance Wednesday.&nbsp; Alexander Lewis, 22 of Wichita, is charged with capital murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 11a.m. Saturday, 911 dispatch in Sedgwick County received a call from a 911 operator from North Carolina reporting a possible homicide in the Wichita area, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693080884540.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Based on the information given to the North Carolina 911 operator by a family member of the suspect, Wichita police officers were sent to two different locations, the 3900 block of E 17th Street North in Wichita and the 7600 block of E 21st Street N in Wichita.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693155237617.png" alt="Lewis-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Lewis-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Upon arrival at the 21st Street address, officers contacted&nbsp; Lewis and located Bronson's body of in the trunk of his vehicle. Officers pulled her body out of the trunk and provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived on the scene.She was later pronounced deceased by EMS. Police arrested Lewis.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-zaiylah-bronson">Click here to</a>&nbsp;help the Bronson family.He is due back in court Sept. 14, according to the district attorney's office. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.

Kan. man charged after body of girlfriend found in his car trunk

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another deadly shooting in Wichita.

Police have not reported any suspect details or an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693431567688.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another deadly shooting in Wichita.Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, 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 have not reported any suspect details or an arrest.

Homicide: 69-year-old Kansas man found dead in apartment

MARION (AP) —One of the reporters who works at the small Kansas newspaper that was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/marion-kansas-newspaper-raid-aca057365ea3925328a69acd615c9893">raided by authorities</a>&nbsp;earlier this month filed a federal lawsuit against the police chief Wednesday.

Deb Gruver believes Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated her constitutional rights when he abruptly snatched her personal cellphone out of her hands during a search where officers also seized computers from the Marion County Record's office, according to the lawsuit. That Aug. 11 search and two others conducted at the homes of the newspaper's publisher and a City Council member have thrust the town into the center of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/marion-county-record-kansas-newspaper-raid-f1e49c4e542ddb3cf19c9ca02a0a21fb">debate over the press protections</a>&nbsp;in the First Amendment.

Cody didn't immediately respond to an email or text message from The Associated Press on Wednesday seeking comment. He has said little publicly since the raids other than posting a defense of them on the police department's Facebook page. In&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/newspaper-raid-kansas-affidavit-07d9c856894892bff13cb014248ec866">court documents</a>&nbsp;he filed to get the search warrants, he argued that he had probable cause to believe the newspaper and City Council member Ruth Herbel, whose home was also raided, had violated state laws against identity theft or computer crimes.

But the newspaper's publisher, Eric Meyer, has said he believes the identity theft allegations provided a convenient excuse for the search, and the police chief was really upset about Gruver's investigation into his background with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department before he was hired in Marion earlier this year. Meyer has said he plans to file his own lawsuit.

The Record is known for its aggressive coverage of local politics and its community of 1,900 people about 150 miles (161 kilometers) southwest of Kansas City, Missouri.

Gruver — a veteran reporter with more than three decades of experience — said in a statement that by filing her lawsuit “I’m standing up for journalists across the country." She has previously worked at other newspapers in Kansas, Wyoming and Indiana and has won awards for her reporting.

“It is our constitutional right to do this job without fear of harassment or retribution, and our constitutional rights are always worth fighting for,” said Gruver, who had the words “Freedom of the press” tattooed on her right forearm the same day her lawsuit was filed.

The city administrator directed questions about the lawsuit to its attorney, Brian Bina, and outside council, Jennifer Hill. Neither attorney immediately returned phone messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.

The police department’s investigation of the newspaper began after a local restaurant owner accused reporters of improperly using personal information to access details about the status of her suspended driver’s license and her record that included a DUI arrest. A spokesman for the agency that maintains those records&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-marion-county-record-ce9a8b98f05e2c4faef14e7ad6948316">has said</a>&nbsp;the reporter's search on a public website was likely legal.

The lawsuit says that the warrant expressly said that the search was supposed to focus only on equipment that was used to access those records, which was done by another reporter at the paper. But after Cody handed Gruver a copy of the warrant and she told him that she needed to call the publisher, he quickly grabbed her personal phone and took it.

“In seizing Ms. Gruver’s personal cellular phone despite the seizure exceeding the scope of the unreasonable and unlawful search warrant, Chief Cody acted in unreasonable and unnecessarily violent fashion, causing injury to plaintiff’s Gruver’s rights and her person,” the lawsuit said.

One of the officers even read Gruver, another reporter and an office administrator their Miranda rights even though they were never arrested before forcing them outside in the heat to watch the three-hour search.

After the search of the newspaper office, officers went on to search the home Meyer shared with his 98-year-old mother.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-mother-raid-video-4427af3241da82767deb76028836cffd">Video of that raid</a>&nbsp;shows how distraught his mother became as officers searched through their belongings. Meyer said he believes that stress contributed to the death of his mother, Joan Meyer, a day later.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-marion-county-record-bead3f49d323c784d40154067141dc7c">Legal experts believe</a>&nbsp;the raid on the newspaper violated a federal privacy law or a state law shielding journalists from having to identify sources or turn over unpublished material to law enforcement.

Authorities returned the computers and cellphones they took during the raids after the prosecutor decided there was insufficient evidence to justify their seizure. A judge ordered investigators Tuesday to also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-first-amendment-f8f375dbf48b93fc15c12893b8b49f37">destroy electronic copies</a>&nbsp;they made of the newspaper's files.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into the newspaper's actions, but it hasn't provided any updates on its investigation.

It's not clear what action local officials might take. The City Council refused to discuss the raids at its meeting last week, and the mayor has told the Record that he doesn’t plan to take any action in response to them until after the KBI completes its investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692219843330.png" alt="Reporter Deb Gruver believes Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated her constitutional rights-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Reporter Deb Gruver believes Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated her constitutional rights-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>MARION (AP) —One of the reporters who works at the small Kansas newspaper that was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/marion-kansas-newspaper-raid-aca057365ea3925328a69acd615c9893">raided by authorities</a>&nbsp;earlier this month filed a federal lawsuit against the police chief Wednesday.Deb Gruver believes Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated her constitutional rights when he abruptly snatched her personal cellphone out of her hands during a search where officers also seized computers from the Marion County Record's office, according to the lawsuit. That Aug. 11 search and two others conducted at the homes of the newspaper's publisher and a City Council member have thrust the town into the center of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/marion-county-record-kansas-newspaper-raid-f1e49c4e542ddb3cf19c9ca02a0a21fb">debate over the press protections</a>&nbsp;in the First Amendment.Cody didn't immediately respond to an email or text message from The Associated Press on Wednesday seeking comment. He has said little publicly since the raids other than posting a defense of them on the police department's Facebook page. In&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/newspaper-raid-kansas-affidavit-07d9c856894892bff13cb014248ec866">court documents</a>&nbsp;he filed to get the search warrants, he argued that he had probable cause to believe the newspaper and City Council member Ruth Herbel, whose home was also raided, had violated state laws against identity theft or computer crimes.But the newspaper's publisher, Eric Meyer, has said he believes the identity theft allegations provided a convenient excuse for the search, and the police chief was really upset about Gruver's investigation into his background with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department before he was hired in Marion earlier this year. Meyer has said he plans to file his own lawsuit.The Record is known for its aggressive coverage of local politics and its community of 1,900 people about 150 miles (161 kilometers) southwest of Kansas City, Missouri.Gruver — a veteran reporter with more than three decades of experience — said in a statement that by filing her lawsuit “I’m standing up for journalists across the country." She has previously worked at other newspapers in Kansas, Wyoming and Indiana and has won awards for her reporting.“It is our constitutional right to do this job without fear of harassment or retribution, and our constitutional rights are always worth fighting for,” said Gruver, who had the words “Freedom of the press” tattooed on her right forearm the same day her lawsuit was filed.The city administrator directed questions about the lawsuit to its attorney, Brian Bina, and outside council, Jennifer Hill. Neither attorney immediately returned phone messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.The police department’s investigation of the newspaper began after a local restaurant owner accused reporters of improperly using personal information to access details about the status of her suspended driver’s license and her record that included a DUI arrest. A spokesman for the agency that maintains those records&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-marion-county-record-ce9a8b98f05e2c4faef14e7ad6948316">has said</a>&nbsp;the reporter's search on a public website was likely legal.The lawsuit says that the warrant expressly said that the search was supposed to focus only on equipment that was used to access those records, which was done by another reporter at the paper. But after Cody handed Gruver a copy of the warrant and she told him that she needed to call the publisher, he quickly grabbed her personal phone and took it.“In seizing Ms. Gruver’s personal cellular phone despite the seizure exceeding the scope of the unreasonable and unlawful search warrant, Chief Cody acted in unreasonable and unnecessarily violent fashion, causing injury to plaintiff’s Gruver’s rights and her person,” the lawsuit said.One of the officers even read Gruver, another reporter and an office administrator their Miranda rights even though they were never arrested before forcing them outside in the heat to watch the three-hour search.After the search of the newspaper office, officers went on to search the home Meyer shared with his 98-year-old mother.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-mother-raid-video-4427af3241da82767deb76028836cffd">Video of that raid</a>&nbsp;shows how distraught his mother became as officers searched through their belongings. Meyer said he believes that stress contributed to the death of his mother, Joan Meyer, a day later.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-marion-county-record-bead3f49d323c784d40154067141dc7c">Legal experts believe</a>&nbsp;the raid on the newspaper violated a federal privacy law or a state law shielding journalists from having to identify sources or turn over unpublished material to law enforcement.Authorities returned the computers and cellphones they took during the raids after the prosecutor decided there was insufficient evidence to justify their seizure. A judge ordered investigators Tuesday to also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-newspaper-raid-first-amendment-f8f375dbf48b93fc15c12893b8b49f37">destroy electronic copies</a>&nbsp;they made of the newspaper's files.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into the newspaper's actions, but it hasn't provided any updates on its investigation.It's not clear what action local officials might take. The City Council refused to discuss the raids at its meeting last week, and the mayor has told the Record that he doesn’t plan to take any action in response to them until after the KBI completes its investigation.

Kan. reporter files federal lawsuit against police chief who raided office

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a high school student for an alleged school threat.

Just after 2p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 16-year-old&nbsp; Brycen Tyler, 16, of Manhattan at Manhattan High School&nbsp; after it was reported he made threats of violence and indications he may possess a weapon, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A School Resource Officer made contact with Tyler after receiving reports of these comments and found that he was not in possession of a weapon. 

Ultimately, Tyler was arrested on requested charges of aggravated criminal threat and transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a high school student for an alleged school threat.Just after 2p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 16-year-old&nbsp; Brycen Tyler, 16, of Manhattan at Manhattan High School&nbsp; after it was reported he made threats of violence and indications he may possess a weapon, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A School Resource Officer made contact with Tyler after receiving reports of these comments and found that he was not in possession of a weapon. Ultimately, Tyler was arrested on requested charges of aggravated criminal threat and transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City.

Teen accused of threat at Manhattan High School

Shane Perry, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/28

Betty Carey, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Driving under the influence of drug or combination of drugs, Arrested 8/28

Jacquelyn Frederick, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 8/28

Justin Alexander, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 8/29

Carlos Noel Perez Valdez, Exceeding posted speed limit, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 8/29

Odessa Larry, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/29

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/2023/8/1693409569028.jpeg" alt="Shawn Adair, Probation violation ( 2 c0unts ), Arrested 8/" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693409685754.jpeg" alt="Gordon Kinney Jr., Violation of a protection order, Burglary, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693409829635.jpeg" alt="Jerrica Kirby, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693409887647.jpeg" alt="Danny Johnson, Intimidation of a witness or victim, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693409977057.jpeg" alt="Paul Arcuri, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693410027133.jpeg" alt="Jack Moyer, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693410131826.jpeg" alt="Matthew May, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia&nbsp; into human body, Possession of controlled substance, Driving while license cancelled / suspended / revoked; misdemeanor, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693410258146.jpeg" alt="Nathan Moreno, Criminal deprivation of property, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693410317887.jpeg" alt="Cierra Rea, Criminal threat, Arrested 8/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693410363337.jpeg" alt="Adrian Board, Criminal trespass, Arrested 8/29" />
 <figcaption>Adrian Board, Criminal trespass, Arrested 8/29</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Shane Perry, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/28Betty Carey, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Driving under the influence of drug or combination of drugs, Arrested 8/28Jacquelyn Frederick, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 8/28Justin Alexander, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Maximum speed limits, Arrested 8/29Carlos Noel Perez Valdez, Exceeding posted speed limit, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 8/29Odessa Larry, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/29Recent 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 Aug. 29-30

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man arrested after a 16-hour standoff in Lawrence is now charged in the death of&nbsp;51-year-old Jose Lumbreras of Wichita.

Kevin Harris, 63 of Lawrence, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On Aug. 22, police in Wichita arrested&nbsp; 50-year-old Monicie Ramirez in connection with the crime. Police in Lawrence took&nbsp; Harris into following a prolonged standoff.

Just after 11 p.m. August 22, police learned Harris had fled Wichita and was believed to be inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Bristol Terrace in Lawrence, according to Police Sgt. Drew Fennelly 

 While working to gather more information from Wichita, officers in Lawrence set up a perimeter on the apartment building, and gathered information that led investigators to believe the suspect was present.

The Lawrence Police Crisis Response Team was activated and responded to the area, as well our Crisis Response Negotiators and&nbsp; the Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle team.

Crisis Negotiators were able to establish contact with people in the apartment and verified Harris was there. The Lawrence Police tactical team then began methodically evacuating the apartment building when it was clear the suspect was not going to come out, and was allegedly armed. 

After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693343138410.png" alt="Harris-photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man arrested after a 16-hour standoff in Lawrence is now charged in the death of&nbsp;51-year-old Jose Lumbreras of Wichita.Kevin Harris, 63 of Lawrence, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692798567360.png" alt="Ramirez-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Ramirez-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Aug. 22, police in Wichita arrested&nbsp; 50-year-old Monicie Ramirez in connection with the crime. Police in Lawrence took&nbsp; Harris into following a prolonged standoff.Just after 11 p.m. August 22, police learned Harris had fled Wichita and was believed to be inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Bristol Terrace in Lawrence, according to Police Sgt. Drew Fennelly While working to gather more information from Wichita, officers in Lawrence set up a perimeter on the apartment building, and gathered information that led investigators to believe the suspect was present.The Lawrence Police Crisis Response Team was activated and responded to the area, as well our Crisis Response Negotiators and&nbsp; the Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle team.Crisis Negotiators were able to establish contact with people in the apartment and verified Harris was there. The Lawrence Police tactical team then began methodically evacuating the apartment building when it was clear the suspect was not going to come out, and was allegedly armed. After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.&nbsp;Harris, of Lawrence, was turned over to investigators from the Wichita Police Department and is now being held on a $500,000 bond.