SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for numerous allegations after a traffic stop.

Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, police observed alleged traffic violations and initiated a traffic stop near SW Clontarf Street and SW Tara Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Jennifer Cross.

 The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Justin K. Boston then fled.

A short time later, officers located Boston and&nbsp;determined that he had narcotics, a firearm and an improvised explosive device (IED).

TPD’s Bomb Squad was called to the scene. The device was rendered safe and then transported to an evidence storage location. Investigative assistance was provided by the local Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) office.

Officers arrested Boston and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal Use Of Explosives, Distribute Opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Criminal use of weapons; Poss of firearm by person addicted/use contr, Flee or attempt to elude; five or more moving violations, Interference with LEO; unknown circumstance; felony, Possession of marijuana, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance and other traffic violations, according to Cross.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683073297696.png" alt="Boston-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Boston-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for numerous allegations after a traffic stop.Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, police observed alleged traffic violations and initiated a traffic stop near SW Clontarf Street and SW Tara Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Jennifer Cross. The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Justin K. Boston then fled.A short time later, officers located Boston and&nbsp;determined that he had narcotics, a firearm and an improvised explosive device (IED).TPD’s Bomb Squad was called to the scene. The device was rendered safe and then transported to an evidence storage location. Investigative assistance was provided by the local Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) office.Officers arrested Boston and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal Use Of Explosives, Distribute Opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Criminal use of weapons; Poss of firearm by person addicted/use contr, Flee or attempt to elude; five or more moving violations, Interference with LEO; unknown circumstance; felony, Possession of marijuana, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance and other traffic violations, according to Cross.

Police: Kansas man caught transporting homemade explosive

CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A four-day&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mass-shooting-san-jacinto-county-texas-395d6d7501f6a3f53aeccbb00ec5fbaf">manhunt in Texas for a gunman</a>&nbsp;accused of killing five neighbors ended Tuesday when authorities, acting on a tip, said they found the suspect hiding underneath a pile of laundry in the closet of a house.

Francisco Oropeza, 38, was captured without incident near the community of Conroe, north of Houston and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from his home in the rural town of Cleveland. That’s where authorities say he went next door and shot his neighbors with an AR-style rifle shortly before midnight Friday.

Oropeza had been shooting rounds on his property and the attack occurred after neighbors asked him to go farther away because the gunfire was keeping a baby awake, according to police.

Oropeza will be charged with five counts of murder, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said. Bond was set at $5 million.

“They can rest easy now, because he is behind bars,” Capers said of the families of the victims. “He will live out his life behind bars for killing those five.”

The arrest&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mass-shooting-san-jacinto-county-texas-e9b066918abf79f0473bc0a42fa25752">ends what had become a widening dragnet</a>&nbsp;that had grown to more than 250 people from multiple jurisdictions and had seen $80,000 in reward money offered. As recently as Tuesday morning, the FBI said that Oropeza “could be anywhere," underlining how investigators for days struggled to get a sense of his whereabouts and candidly acknowledged they had no leads.

The tip that finally ended the chase came at 5:15 p.m., and a little more than an hour later, Oropeza was in custody, said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul. The alleged shooter is a Mexican national who has been deported four times between 2009 and 2016, according to U.S. immigration officials

Connor Hagan, an FBI spokesman, said they would not disclose the identity of the person who called in the tip — one of more than 200 tips he says investigators received. Authorities did not say who owned the house, whether Oropeza knew them or if anyone else was inside when he was found.

They also would not say whether friends or family had helped Oropeza evade capture, or where he had been since fleeing the scene in Cleveland, which authorities previously said was likely on foot.

Hagan said the three agencies that went in to arrest Oropeza were the U.S. Marshals, Texas Department of Public Safety and US Border Patrol’s BORTAC team.

Drones and scent-tracking dogs had been used during the widening manhunt, which included combing a heavily wooded forest a few miles from the scene. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott offered a $50,000 reward as the search dragged late into the weekend, while others offered an additional $30,000 in reward money.

Capers said that prior to Friday's shooting deputies had been called to the suspect’s house at least one other time previously over shooting rounds in his yard.

All of the victims were from Honduras. Wilson Garcia, who survived the shooting, said friends and family in the home tried to hide and shield themselves and children after Oropeza walked up to the home and began firing, killing his wife first at the front door.

The victims were identified as Diana Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Julisa Molina Rivera, 31; Jose Jonathan Casarez, 18; Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25; and Daniel Enrique Laso, 9.

A government official in Honduras said the remains of four of the victims would be repatriated. Velásquez Alvarado will be buried in the United States at the request of her sister and her husband, said Wilson Paz, general director of Honduras’ migrant protection service.

Osmán Velásquez, Diana’s father, said Tuesday that his daughter had recently gotten residency and had traveled to the United States without documents eight years ago with the help of a sister, who was already living there.

“Her sister convinced me to let her take my daughter. She told me the United States is a country of opportunities and that’s true,” he said. "But I never imagined it was just for this.”

In offering the reward, Abbott called the victims “illegal immigrants," a partially false statement that his office walked back and apologized for Monday after drawing wide backlash over drawing attention to their immigration status. Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze said they had since learned that one of the victims may have been in the country legally.

CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — Authorities near Houston say they have caught a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy, with an AR-style rifle after the family confronted him late at night about firing rounds in his yard.

Francisco Oropeza, 38, was arrested Tuesday, four days after the shooting late Friday in the town of Cleveland, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Houston, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson.

Oropeza was was arrested without incident, Henderson said. The sheriff would not say whether Oropeza was armed or how authorities figured out where he was.

Police had used drones and scent-tracking dogs during the wide search for Oropeza that included combing a heavily wooded forest a few miles from the scene.

San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Oropeza had fled the scene after the attack that also left four adults dead. He said his deputies had been called to the suspect’s house at least one other time previously over shooting rounds in his yard.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who faced backlash over drawing attention to the victims’ immigration status, had offered a $50,000 reward over the weekend for any tips that might lead to the gunman.

While doing so, the three-term governor described all the victims as “illegal immigrants” — a potentially false statement that his office walked back and apologized for Monday.

More than 250 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, were part of a growing search.

The alleged shooter is a Mexican national who has been deported four times, according to U.S. immigration officials. The gunman was first deported in March 2009 and last in July 2016. He was also deported in September 2009 and January 2012.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683078450326.png" alt="Oropesa-photo FBI Houston" />
 <figcaption>Oropesa-photo FBI Houston</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A four-day&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mass-shooting-san-jacinto-county-texas-395d6d7501f6a3f53aeccbb00ec5fbaf">manhunt in Texas for a gunman</a>&nbsp;accused of killing five neighbors ended Tuesday when authorities, acting on a tip, said they found the suspect hiding underneath a pile of laundry in the closet of a house.Francisco Oropeza, 38, was captured without incident near the community of Conroe, north of Houston and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from his home in the rural town of Cleveland. That’s where authorities say he went next door and shot his neighbors with an AR-style rifle shortly before midnight Friday.Oropeza had been shooting rounds on his property and the attack occurred after neighbors asked him to go farther away because the gunfire was keeping a baby awake, according to police.Oropeza will be charged with five counts of murder, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said. Bond was set at $5 million.“They can rest easy now, because he is behind bars,” Capers said of the families of the victims. “He will live out his life behind bars for killing those five.”The arrest&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mass-shooting-san-jacinto-county-texas-e9b066918abf79f0473bc0a42fa25752">ends what had become a widening dragnet</a>&nbsp;that had grown to more than 250 people from multiple jurisdictions and had seen $80,000 in reward money offered. As recently as Tuesday morning, the FBI said that Oropeza “could be anywhere," underlining how investigators for days struggled to get a sense of his whereabouts and candidly acknowledged they had no leads.The tip that finally ended the chase came at 5:15 p.m., and a little more than an hour later, Oropeza was in custody, said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul. The alleged shooter is a Mexican national who has been deported four times between 2009 and 2016, according to U.S. immigration officialsConnor Hagan, an FBI spokesman, said they would not disclose the identity of the person who called in the tip — one of more than 200 tips he says investigators received. Authorities did not say who owned the house, whether Oropeza knew them or if anyone else was inside when he was found.They also would not say whether friends or family had helped Oropeza evade capture, or where he had been since fleeing the scene in Cleveland, which authorities previously said was likely on foot.Hagan said the three agencies that went in to arrest Oropeza were the U.S. Marshals, Texas Department of Public Safety and US Border Patrol’s BORTAC team.Drones and scent-tracking dogs had been used during the widening manhunt, which included combing a heavily wooded forest a few miles from the scene. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott offered a $50,000 reward as the search dragged late into the weekend, while others offered an additional $30,000 in reward money.Capers said that prior to Friday's shooting deputies had been called to the suspect’s house at least one other time previously over shooting rounds in his yard.All of the victims were from Honduras. Wilson Garcia, who survived the shooting, said friends and family in the home tried to hide and shield themselves and children after Oropeza walked up to the home and began firing, killing his wife first at the front door.The victims were identified as Diana Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Julisa Molina Rivera, 31; Jose Jonathan Casarez, 18; Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25; and Daniel Enrique Laso, 9.A government official in Honduras said the remains of four of the victims would be repatriated. Velásquez Alvarado will be buried in the United States at the request of her sister and her husband, said Wilson Paz, general director of Honduras’ migrant protection service.Osmán Velásquez, Diana’s father, said Tuesday that his daughter had recently gotten residency and had traveled to the United States without documents eight years ago with the help of a sister, who was already living there.“Her sister convinced me to let her take my daughter. She told me the United States is a country of opportunities and that’s true,” he said. "But I never imagined it was just for this.”In offering the reward, Abbott called the victims “illegal immigrants," a partially false statement that his office walked back and apologized for Monday after drawing wide backlash over drawing attention to their immigration status. Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze said they had since learned that one of the victims may have been in the country legally.-------CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — Authorities near Houston say they have caught a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy, with an AR-style rifle after the family confronted him late at night about firing rounds in his yard.Francisco Oropeza, 38, was arrested Tuesday, four days after the shooting late Friday in the town of Cleveland, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Houston, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Francisco Oropesa could be anywhere. The FBI is working with law enforcement agencies across the state, country and across the border. We&#39;re leaving no stone unturned. If anyone has any photos or security camera video they&#39;d like law enforcement to see, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI <a href="https://t.co/0SpHS1ztoY">pic.twitter.com/0SpHS1ztoY</a>&mdash; FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIHouston/status/1653402736468140034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Oropeza was was arrested without incident, Henderson said. The sheriff would not say whether Oropeza was armed or how authorities figured out where he was.Police had used drones and scent-tracking dogs during the wide search for Oropeza that included combing a heavily wooded forest a few miles from the scene.San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Oropeza had fled the scene after the attack that also left four adults dead. He said his deputies had been called to the suspect’s house at least one other time previously over shooting rounds in his yard.Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who faced backlash over drawing attention to the victims’ immigration status, had offered a $50,000 reward over the weekend for any tips that might lead to the gunman.While doing so, the three-term governor described all the victims as “illegal immigrants” — a potentially false statement that his office walked back and apologized for Monday.More than 250 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, were part of a growing search.The alleged shooter is a Mexican national who has been deported four times, according to U.S. immigration officials. The gunman was first deported in March 2009 and last in July 2016. He was also deported in September 2009 and January 2012.The victims were identified as Diana Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Julisa Molina Rivera, 31; Jose Jonathan Casarez, 18; Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25; and Daniel Enrique Laso, 9.

Manhunt ends: Texas massacre suspect was hiding under laundry

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities including U.S. Homeland&nbsp; Security in Kansas City are investigating three men who were allegedly seeking to engage in sexual activity with children during the time period of the NFL Draft in Kansas City. 

From April 26 to 30, the three men traveled to Clay County, Missouri to meet with whom they believed to be children ranging in ages from 10 to 14, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff.

They had chatted online previously with the “children,” who were really Clay County Sheriff’s Office and HSI-KC investigators or with adults who were purportedly offering the children for sex (also under-cover Sheriff’s Office and HSI-KC investigators).

Deputies arrested the men shortly after their arrival at either the designated apartment or hotel room. Link I. Laithreach, 33, of Portland, Oregon is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 12 years of age. He has posted his $20,000 bond.

Glicerio M. Gallahad, 41, of Madison, New Jersey is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 14 years of age. He remains in custody on a $40,000 bond.&nbsp;

Nicholas C. Keith, 33, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 14 years of age. He remains in custody on a $25,000 bond.

&nbsp;All three made first court appearances Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682985993803.png" alt="Keith -photo Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Keith -photo Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities including U.S. Homeland&nbsp; Security in Kansas City are investigating three men who were allegedly seeking to engage in sexual activity with children during the time period of the NFL Draft in Kansas City. From April 26 to 30, the three men traveled to Clay County, Missouri to meet with whom they believed to be children ranging in ages from 10 to 14, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff.They had chatted online previously with the “children,” who were really Clay County Sheriff’s Office and HSI-KC investigators or with adults who were purportedly offering the children for sex (also under-cover Sheriff’s Office and HSI-KC investigators).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682986067203.png" alt="Laithreach-photo Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Laithreach-photo Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested the men shortly after their arrival at either the designated apartment or hotel room. Link I. Laithreach, 33, of Portland, Oregon is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 12 years of age. He has posted his $20,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682986504947.png" alt="Gallahad-photo Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Gallahad-photo Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Glicerio M. Gallahad, 41, of Madison, New Jersey is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 14 years of age. He remains in custody on a $40,000 bond.&nbsp;Nicholas C. Keith, 33, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri is charged with attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sexual intercourse involving a person less than 14 years of age. He remains in custody on a $25,000 bond.&nbsp;All three made first court appearances Monday.

Sheriff: Suspects came to NFL Draft to have sex with children

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A Lawrence Police Sergeant was treated at a local hospital Monday night after injuries he received while arresting a man who fled from police and put several residents and officers at risk, according to police spokesperson Laurie McCabe.

Dash camera video shows the officers as they witness a white pickup truck driving recklessly near 7th&nbsp;and Vermont about 8:20p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Officers move to their patrol vehicles, activate lights and sirens, attempt to pull the vehicle over, and begin pursuit when the driver doesn’t comply.&nbsp; 

The truck continues and drives the wrong way on Tennessee Street, stops at a red light but remains in the truck, cuts in front of a city bus, then continues driving erratically through neighborhood streets and ultimately through a yard.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 The suspect eventually pulls into a residence in the 800 block of Morning Dove Court and refuses to exit the vehicle.&nbsp; After several attempts to get the driver to exit the truck, he flees into the residence and officers follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Inside the residence, the suspect continued to resist, using physical force, but officers were able to get him into custody after a physical struggle.&nbsp;

One officer suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention. The injured Sergeant, who was first in line entering the home, was taken to the hospital where he was treated for multiple injuries and contusions, and subsequently released.

The suspect, 44-year-old Craig Gunther, was arrested on numerous requested charges including Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Felony Interference.

The Sergeant is at home recovering.&nbsp; He is expected to make a full recovery, but authorities do not have an estimated timeline.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A Lawrence Police Sergeant was treated at a local hospital Monday night after injuries he received while arresting a man who fled from police and put several residents and officers at risk, according to police spokesperson Laurie McCabe.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A Lawrence Police sergeant was treated at a local hospital last night following a vehicle pursuit that ended with the suspect allegedly assaulting multiple officers as he attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot into a residence. Full details below: <a href="https://t.co/wWh7tofJF2">pic.twitter.com/wWh7tofJF2</a>&mdash; Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) <a href="https://twitter.com/LawrenceKS_PD/status/1653474442310238223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Dash camera video shows the officers as they witness a white pickup truck driving recklessly near 7th&nbsp;and Vermont about 8:20p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Officers move to their patrol vehicles, activate lights and sirens, attempt to pull the vehicle over, and begin pursuit when the driver doesn’t comply.&nbsp; The truck continues and drives the wrong way on Tennessee Street, stops at a red light but remains in the truck, cuts in front of a city bus, then continues driving erratically through neighborhood streets and ultimately through a yard.&nbsp;&nbsp; The suspect eventually pulls into a residence in the 800 block of Morning Dove Court and refuses to exit the vehicle.&nbsp; After several attempts to get the driver to exit the truck, he flees into the residence and officers follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside the residence, the suspect continued to resist, using physical force, but officers were able to get him into custody after a physical struggle.&nbsp;One officer suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention. The injured Sergeant, who was first in line entering the home, was taken to the hospital where he was treated for multiple injuries and contusions, and subsequently released.The suspect, 44-year-old Craig Gunther, was arrested on numerous requested charges including Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Felony Interference.The Sergeant is at home recovering.&nbsp; He is expected to make a full recovery, but authorities do not have an estimated timeline.

🎥Kan. officer injured during arrest of fleeing suspect

LABETTE COUNTY – Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents, along with the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two subjects following an investigation, and the execution of a search warrant in Parsons, Kansas, according to a media release from the KBI.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop, and executed a search warrant at 1720 Dirr Avenue in Parsons.

Pills believed to contain fentanyl were located at the residence. Also discovered was cocaine, methamphetamine, drug use paraphernalia, and drug sale paraphernalia.

Following the search, Vincent S. Janssen Sr., 56, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Melissa L. Oja, 50, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Both are being held in the Labette County Jail.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683060905194.png" alt="Janssen-photo Labette Co." />
 <figcaption>Janssen-photo Labette Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>LABETTE COUNTY – Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents, along with the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two subjects following an investigation, and the execution of a search warrant in Parsons, Kansas, according to a media release from the KBI.At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop, and executed a search warrant at 1720 Dirr Avenue in Parsons.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683060849745.png" alt="Oja-photo Labette Co." />
 <figcaption>Oja-photo Labette Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Pills believed to contain fentanyl were located at the residence. Also discovered was cocaine, methamphetamine, drug use paraphernalia, and drug sale paraphernalia.Following the search, Vincent S. Janssen Sr., 56, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.Melissa L. Oja, 50, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.Both are being held in the Labette County Jail.&nbsp;

KBI agents find fentanyl pills, cocaine at home near a school

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Kansas cold case sexual assault crime have made an arrest.

In November of 2007, police were dispatched to a reported sex assault case at 1900 S Tara Falls in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

Investigators learned that a suspect had broken into a home and sexually assaulted a female victim. Investigators worked to identify a suspect but were unable to despite exhausting all available resources at the time.

Recently, in collaboration with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Cold Case Team and the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center, Wichita Police Investigators were able to utilize genealogical investigative techniques to assist them in identifying a potential suspect. 

The suspect’s identity was confirmed through DNA as Ted Foy.

On Monday, police arrested Foy and booked him into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682984799056.png" alt="Foy-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Foy-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Kansas cold case sexual assault crime have made an arrest.In November of 2007, police were dispatched to a reported sex assault case at 1900 S Tara Falls in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.Investigators learned that a suspect had broken into a home and sexually assaulted a female victim. Investigators worked to identify a suspect but were unable to despite exhausting all available resources at the time.Recently, in collaboration with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Cold Case Team and the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center, Wichita Police Investigators were able to utilize genealogical investigative techniques to assist them in identifying a potential suspect. The suspect’s identity was confirmed through DNA as Ted Foy.On Monday, police arrested Foy and booked him into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy.

Police make arrest in 16-year-old Kansas sex assault case

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted car theft and crash in Manhattan.

Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the report of a crash in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

At the scene, officers found a 43-year-old man whose 2014 Dodge Ram was stolen while he was working in an attached trailer. 

The man was able to step out of the trailer as the truck and trailer drove away. After traveling a short distance, the truck hit a speed limit sign and stopped. 

The suspect driving the truck, later identified as 28-year-old Jesus Blanco then ran north on Linear Trail.&nbsp;

Officers found Blanco walking back toward the scene on Linear Trail. He was found to be intoxicated. Police arrested him on requested charges of theft and driving while under the influence. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $9,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted car theft and crash in Manhattan.Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the report of a crash in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.At the scene, officers found a 43-year-old man whose 2014 Dodge Ram was stolen while he was working in an attached trailer. The man was able to step out of the trailer as the truck and trailer drove away. After traveling a short distance, the truck hit a speed limit sign and stopped. The suspect driving the truck, later identified as 28-year-old Jesus Blanco then ran north on Linear Trail.&nbsp;Officers found Blanco walking back toward the scene on Linear Trail. He was found to be intoxicated. Police arrested him on requested charges of theft and driving while under the influence. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $9,000.

RCPD: Suspect jailed after crash in stolen vehicle

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/2023/5/1683031378219.jpeg" alt="Melvin Lee Kane Junior, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 05/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Melvin Lee Kane Junior, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 05/01/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683031434176.jpeg" alt="Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant; Domestic Battery; Arrested 05/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant; Domestic Battery; Arrested 05/01/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683031491253.jpeg" alt="Thaddeus David Nathaniel Sterner, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Racing on highways/exhibition of speed; Driving w/o lights when needed; Arrested 05/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>Thaddeus David Nathaniel Sterner, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Racing on highways/exhibition of speed; Driving w/o lights when needed; Arrested 05/01/2023</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 May 2

HAMILTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspect for alleged theft.

Just after 8p.m. Sunday, Colorado authorities alerted the Hamilton County Sheriffs Office that a stolen tiny house was possibly headed towards Coolidge Kansas, according to a media release.

Deputies located the tiny house at Scoular Grain,&nbsp;12501 West, US-50 Scenic, in Coolidge. Three men were attempting to install lights on the tiny house. Deputies arrested them on a requested charge of possession of stolen property. Deputies also recovered a stolen trailer and bobcat.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682969537930.png" alt="photo Hamilton County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>photo Hamilton County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>HAMILTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspect for alleged theft.Just after 8p.m. Sunday, Colorado authorities alerted the Hamilton County Sheriffs Office that a stolen tiny house was possibly headed towards Coolidge Kansas, according to a media release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682969492049.png" alt="photo Hamilton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>photo Hamilton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies located the tiny house at Scoular Grain,&nbsp;12501 West, US-50 Scenic, in Coolidge. Three men were attempting to install lights on the tiny house. Deputies arrested them on a requested charge of possession of stolen property. Deputies also recovered a stolen trailer and bobcat.&nbsp;

Kansas deputies find stolen tiny house, make 3 arrests

BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the death of a woman who authorities said was kept in a cage and dismembered.

James Phelps, 60, entered an Alford plea Friday to first-degree murder, kidnapping and abandonment of a corpse in the death of 33-year-old Cassie Rainwater, The Springfield News-Leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2023/04/28/man-charged-in-cassidy-rainwater-death-enters-plea-sentenced-to-life/70164196007/">reported</a>. Under an Alford plea, Phelps does not admit guilt but acknowledges enough evidence exists to convict him.

Phelps and Timothy Norton&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-51f93eea7f79e9792164414092e581f6">were charged</a>&nbsp;in September 2021 after DNA tests identified the remains found at Phelps’ home near Lebanon as Rainwater, Dallas County officials said at the time.

Authorities said the men were initially arrested on a kidnapping charge after the FBI received a tip that photos of Rainwater partially nude and in a cage were found on Phelps' phone.

Dallas County Sheriff Scott Rice has said other photos showed Rainwater's body had been disemboweled and dismembered.

Some of her remains were later found in a freezer, while others were located on a nearby property.

Rainwater was reported missing in August 2021 by a woman who said she was last seen with Phelps.

Phelps twice told investigators that Rainwater was staying with him but she had left for Colorado, according to court records.

Phelps’ house later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fires-kidnapping-missouri-arson-5552c41ab88e9dac352f2143ac8aec71">burned to the ground</a>&nbsp;in what investigators determined was arson.

Norton, who faces the same charges as Phelps, is scheduled for a court hearing on Tuesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637236063305.png" alt="Phelps-photo Dallas County" />
 <figcaption>Phelps-photo Dallas County</figcaption>
 </figure>BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the death of a woman who authorities said was kept in a cage and dismembered.James Phelps, 60, entered an Alford plea Friday to first-degree murder, kidnapping and abandonment of a corpse in the death of 33-year-old Cassie Rainwater, The Springfield News-Leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2023/04/28/man-charged-in-cassidy-rainwater-death-enters-plea-sentenced-to-life/70164196007/">reported</a>. Under an Alford plea, Phelps does not admit guilt but acknowledges enough evidence exists to convict him.Phelps and Timothy Norton&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-51f93eea7f79e9792164414092e581f6">were charged</a>&nbsp;in September 2021 after DNA tests identified the remains found at Phelps’ home near Lebanon as Rainwater, Dallas County officials said at the time.Authorities said the men were initially arrested on a kidnapping charge after the FBI received a tip that photos of Rainwater partially nude and in a cage were found on Phelps' phone.Dallas County Sheriff Scott Rice has said other photos showed Rainwater's body had been disemboweled and dismembered.Some of her remains were later found in a freezer, while others were located on a nearby property.Rainwater was reported missing in August 2021 by a woman who said she was last seen with Phelps.Phelps twice told investigators that Rainwater was staying with him but she had left for Colorado, according to court records.Phelps’ house later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fires-kidnapping-missouri-arson-5552c41ab88e9dac352f2143ac8aec71">burned to the ground</a>&nbsp;in what investigators determined was arson.Norton, who faces the same charges as Phelps, is scheduled for a court hearing on Tuesday.

Man sentenced in death of caged, dismembered woman

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting have made an arrest.

Just before 4a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting that took place in the 2800 block of East Stadium Drive, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

At the scene, officers located a man later identified as 36-year-old Christian Santiago, of Wichita, in the front passenger seat of a white SUV deceased.

Investigators identified 47-year-old Adonis, C. Andrews as a suspect, and he was located Sunday in the 4300 block of Wood Hollow Court. He was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Distribute Controlled Substance, and 3 Warrants (x3).&nbsp; The two men knew each other and this was not a random incident, according to Rebolledo.

Andrews has a previous conviction for criminal threat and three previous  drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been out of prison since December.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682951869148.png" alt="Andrews has a previous conviction for criminal threat and three previous&nbsp; drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Andrews has a previous conviction for criminal threat and three previous&nbsp; drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting have made an arrest.Just before 4a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shooting that took place in the 2800 block of East Stadium Drive, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.At the scene, officers located a man later identified as 36-year-old Christian Santiago, of Wichita, in the front passenger seat of a white SUV deceased.Investigators identified 47-year-old Adonis, C. Andrews as a suspect, and he was located Sunday in the 4300 block of Wood Hollow Court. He was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Distribute Controlled Substance, and 3 Warrants (x3).&nbsp; The two men knew each other and this was not a random incident, according to Rebolledo.Andrews has a previous conviction for criminal threat and three previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been out of prison since December.

Man accused of Kansas murder was released from prison in Dec.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A teenage girl was able to escape from a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her as she checked out at an east Salina grocery store Friday night.

Just after 9p.m., a 17-year-old girl had just finished her shift at Dillons, 1235 E. Cloud Street in Salina, and was purchasing an item at the self-checkout when a man approached her, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester

The man allegedly displayed a large knife in a sheath on his belt and then pulled the knife out partway. He then allegedly grabbed the girl's hand and attempted to get her out of the store. She was able to slip out of his grasp and run from him.

The victim went to another store employee who called police.

The man was described as a white male wearing a blue stocking cap, blue jeans, and white shoes. He was last seen pushing a gray bicycle away from the store. Police believe they have identified the man, but have not yet made an arrest, according to Forrester.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA teenage girl was able to escape from a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her as she checked out at an east Salina grocery store Friday night.Just after 9p.m., a 17-year-old girl had just finished her shift at Dillons, 1235 E. Cloud Street in Salina, and was purchasing an item at the self-checkout when a man approached her, according to Salina Police Captain Paul ForresterThe man allegedly displayed a large knife in a sheath on his belt and then pulled the knife out partway. He then allegedly grabbed the girl's hand and attempted to get her out of the store. She was able to slip out of his grasp and run from him.The victim went to another store employee who called police.The man was described as a white male wearing a blue stocking cap, blue jeans, and white shoes. He was last seen pushing a gray bicycle away from the store. Police believe they have identified the man, but have not yet made an arrest, according to Forrester.

Police: Kan. teen employee foils alleged attempted kidnapping

KANSAS CITY —Two men in Kansas City for the NFL Draft face burglary and&nbsp; other charges for stealing NFL jerseys for top draft picks from areas requiring special NFL Draft access credentials, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Jude Ocanas, 19, Los Angeles, California and Eric F. Lambkins, 41, of Marietta, Georgia each face Burglary 2nd Degree, Stealing, and a misdemeanor count of Trespass 1st Degree.

According to court records filed Saturday, NFL officials reported Friday that three NFL jerseys were stolen from the Nike Room of the NFL draft. 

KCPD detectives reviewed video from security cameras that showed the defendants entering areas early in the morning on Friday, including the Talent Waiting Room, which is adjacent to the Nike Room. 

NFL officials advised that the defendants had credentials for the NFL Draft but not for those areas and not at that time of the morning. Three jerseys, valued by the NFL at $350 each, were stolen. One was a blue Dallas Cowboy's jersey, a second was a red San Francisco 49ers jersey and the third was a Minnesota Vikings jersey. Each jersey had a No. 1 on the back and were available for first-round picks for those teams.&nbsp;

The defendants, according to court records, were arrested later Friday as they were attempting to leave for their home states. Two of the jerseys were found in their luggage.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Two men in Kansas City for the NFL Draft face burglary and&nbsp; other charges for stealing NFL jerseys for top draft picks from areas requiring special NFL Draft access credentials, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Jude Ocanas, 19, Los Angeles, California and Eric F. Lambkins, 41, of Marietta, Georgia each face Burglary 2nd Degree, Stealing, and a misdemeanor count of Trespass 1st Degree.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682821576371.png" alt="Lambkins-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Lambkins-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>According to court records filed Saturday, NFL officials reported Friday that three NFL jerseys were stolen from the Nike Room of the NFL draft. KCPD detectives reviewed video from security cameras that showed the defendants entering areas early in the morning on Friday, including the Talent Waiting Room, which is adjacent to the Nike Room. NFL officials advised that the defendants had credentials for the NFL Draft but not for those areas and not at that time of the morning. Three jerseys, valued by the NFL at $350 each, were stolen. One was a blue Dallas Cowboy's jersey, a second was a red San Francisco 49ers jersey and the third was a Minnesota Vikings jersey. Each jersey had a No. 1 on the back and were available for first-round picks for those teams.&nbsp;The defendants, according to court records, were arrested later Friday as they were attempting to leave for their home states. Two of the jerseys were found in their luggage.

2 accused of stealing jerseys meant for top NFL draft picks

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/2023/5/1682943391052.jpeg" alt="James Cavanaugh Williams, Failure to appear, Arrested 05/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>James Cavanaugh Williams, Failure to appear, Arrested 05/01/2023</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 May 1

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that a secret peace “mission” in Russia's war in Ukraine was under way, though he gave no details, and said the Vatican is willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war.

“I’m available to do anything,” Francis said during an airborne press conference en route home from Hungary. “There’s a mission that’s not public that’s underway; when it’s public I’ll talk about it.”

Francis gave no details when asked whether he spoke about peace initiatives during his talks in Budapest this weekend with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban or the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Hungary.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukrainian-children-russia-7493cb22c9086c6293c1ac7986d85ef6">Deportations of Ukrainian children</a>&nbsp;have been a concern since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Francis said the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges and would do “all that is humanly possible” to reunite families.

“All human gestures help. Gestures of cruelty don’t help,” Francis said.

The International Criminal Court in March&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/icc-putin-war-crimes-ukraine-9857eb68d827340394960eccf0589253">issued an arrest warrant</a>&nbsp;for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s children’s commissioner, accusing them of war crimes for abducting children from Ukraine. Russia has denied any wrongdoing, contending the children were moved for their safety.

Last week Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Francis at the Vatican and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-pope-francis-russia-abducted-children-c2dedb2e8440aa458bfe3532d42a73b4">asked him to help return Ukrainian children</a>&nbsp;taken following the Russian invasion.

“I asked His Holiness to help us return home Ukrainians, Ukrainian children who are detained, arrested, and criminally deported to Russia,″ Shmyhal told the Foreign Press Association after the audience.

Francis recalled that the Holy See had facilitated some prisoner exchanges, working through embassies, and was open to Ukraine’s request to reunite Ukrainian children with their families.

The prisoner exchanges “went well. I think it could go well also for this. It’s important,” he said of the family reunifications. “The Holy See is available to do it because it’s the right thing,” he added. “We have to do all that is humanly possible.” ___

Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615845367722.png" alt="Pope Francis gave no details when asked whether he spoke about peace initiatives during his talks in Budapest this weekend with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban or the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Hungary-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Pope Francis gave no details when asked whether he spoke about peace initiatives during his talks in Budapest this weekend with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban or the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Hungary-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that a secret peace “mission” in Russia's war in Ukraine was under way, though he gave no details, and said the Vatican is willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war.“I’m available to do anything,” Francis said during an airborne press conference en route home from Hungary. “There’s a mission that’s not public that’s underway; when it’s public I’ll talk about it.”Francis gave no details when asked whether he spoke about peace initiatives during his talks in Budapest this weekend with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban or the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Hungary.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukrainian-children-russia-7493cb22c9086c6293c1ac7986d85ef6">Deportations of Ukrainian children</a>&nbsp;have been a concern since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Francis said the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges and would do “all that is humanly possible” to reunite families.“All human gestures help. Gestures of cruelty don’t help,” Francis said.The International Criminal Court in March&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/icc-putin-war-crimes-ukraine-9857eb68d827340394960eccf0589253">issued an arrest warrant</a>&nbsp;for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s children’s commissioner, accusing them of war crimes for abducting children from Ukraine. Russia has denied any wrongdoing, contending the children were moved for their safety.Last week Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Francis at the Vatican and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-pope-francis-russia-abducted-children-c2dedb2e8440aa458bfe3532d42a73b4">asked him to help return Ukrainian children</a>&nbsp;taken following the Russian invasion.“I asked His Holiness to help us return home Ukrainians, Ukrainian children who are detained, arrested, and criminally deported to Russia,″ Shmyhal told the Foreign Press Association after the audience.Francis recalled that the Holy See had facilitated some prisoner exchanges, working through embassies, and was open to Ukraine’s request to reunite Ukrainian children with their families.The prisoner exchanges “went well. I think it could go well also for this. It’s important,” he said of the family reunifications. “The Holy See is available to do it because it’s the right thing,” he added. “We have to do all that is humanly possible.” ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission' in Ukraine 

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after his child was found in possession of illegal narcotics at school.

Just after 1pm Wednesday, a Sheriff’s Office deputy/school resource officer and members of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) responded to an elementary school in southwest Shawnee County after a student was found to have inadvertently brought illegal narcotics to school, in a backpack. During the investigation, it was discovered that the student found items in his backpack that did not belong to him and immediately told a school staff member. The staff member then notified school administration, who promptly contacted law enforcement. Deputies went to the child's home in the 6500 BLock of SW 21st Street in Topeka and arrested the father of the student identified as 39-year-old Christopher G. Hernandez of Topeka,

&nbsp;Hernandez was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug and endangering a child.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682677631190.png" alt="Hernandez-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hernandez-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after his child was found in possession of illegal narcotics at school. Just after 1pm Wednesday, a Sheriff’s Office deputy/school resource officer and members of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) responded to an elementary school in southwest Shawnee County after a student was found to have inadvertently brought illegal narcotics to school, in a backpack. During the investigation, it was discovered that the student found items in his backpack that did not belong to him and immediately told a school staff member. The staff member then notified school administration, who promptly contacted law enforcement. Deputies went to the child's home in the 6500 BLock of SW 21st Street in Topeka and arrested the father of the student identified as 39-year-old Christopher G. Hernandez of Topeka, &nbsp;Hernandez was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug and endangering a child.

Kansas dad jailed after child found drugs in backpack at school

LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas offender in connection with a shooting.

Just before 6p.m. Thursday, the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports of shots fired toward a vehicle near East 9th Avenue and Whittier Street in Empiria, according to Police Captain Ray Mattas.

Upon arrival, officers located evidence of shots being fired. They located the vehicle believed to have been shot at and the victim who were unharmed. 

Investigators determined 48-year-old Michael Bradley shot at 67-year-old Samuel Gardenhire.&nbsp;Bradley then ran from the area. Police located him a short distance away and arrested him. 

Officers also found a firearm in the area a short time later. 

Bradley is being held on requested charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Bradley has been registered as a Kansas offender since 2011 for a conviction on conspiracy on sale or distribution of a controlled substance.&nbsp; Has has additional convictions for violation of the offender registration, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 <figcaption>Bradley photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas offender in connection with a shooting.Just before 6p.m. Thursday, the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports of shots fired toward a vehicle near East 9th Avenue and Whittier Street in Empiria, according to Police Captain Ray Mattas.Upon arrival, officers located evidence of shots being fired. They located the vehicle believed to have been shot at and the victim who were unharmed. Investigators determined 48-year-old Michael Bradley shot at 67-year-old Samuel Gardenhire.&nbsp;Bradley then ran from the area. Police located him a short distance away and arrested him. Officers also found a firearm in the area a short time later. Bradley is being held on requested charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Bradley has been registered as a Kansas offender since 2011 for a conviction on conspiracy on sale or distribution of a controlled substance.&nbsp; Has has additional convictions for violation of the offender registration, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kansas offender accused of attempted murder

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/2023/4/1682866818113.jpeg" alt="Keith Emanuel Erving, Assault; Arrested 04/29/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682866873437.jpeg" alt="Shane Junior Lloyd Fraser, Domestic battery; Unlawful damage to property; Arrested 04/30/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682866996700.jpeg" alt="Caleb Wade Padel, Driving under the influence; 1st conv. combination of drugs and alcohol; Transporting an open container; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Maximum speed limits; Fleeing or attempt to elude a LEO; Unknown severity; Criminal damage to property; Misdemeanor; Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; Arrested 04/30/2023" />
 <figcaption>Caleb Wade Padel, Driving under the influence; 1st conv. combination of drugs and alcohol; Transporting an open container; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Maximum speed limits; Fleeing or attempt to elude a LEO; Unknown severity; Criminal damage to property; Misdemeanor; Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; Arrested 04/30/2023</figcaption>
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Geary County Booking Photos April 30

OSKALOOSA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit will receive $7.5 million from the county where he was arrested and convicted of the crime.

Jefferson County commissioners approved the settlement last week with Floyd Bledsoe, who was released from prison in 2015 after DNA evidence showed he could not have been the killer of 14-year-old Camille Arfmann in Oskaloosa.

Bledsoe will receive $1.5 million initially, with the rest to be paid over the next 10 years, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article274828306.html#storylink=cpy">reported</a>.

Bledsoe, who is now 46, was 23 when he was convicted in 2000 of killing the girl. He was arrested even though his brother, Tom, confessed to the killing in 1999, turned himself in and led authorities to the girl's body.

According to&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/d8e00f2ed6d24f40a954f56d3a8d944e">a lawsuit</a>&nbsp;Floyd Bledsoe filed in 2016, Jefferson County authorities persuaded Tom Bledsoe to recant his confession and “framed” his brother by hiding evidence of his innocence.

In 2015, DNA testing revealed Tom Bledsoe was the likely source of sperm found in the victim. Tom Bledsoe died by suicide that year after writing a note again confessing to killing Arfmann.

The charges against Floyd Bledsoe&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c30142071892457aa0c3b46ba2e798db">were dismissed</a>&nbsp;and he was freed from prison that year.

One of Bledsoe’s attorneys, Russell Ainsworth of Loevy &amp; Loevy in Chicago, said Jefferson County was facing up to $40 million in liability if the case went to trial.

Jefferson County Commissioner Richard Malm said the county's annual budget is about $20 million and the commission would have had to propose a bond if Bledsoe had not agreed to have the payment spread over 10 years.

In 2019, the state&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/93cecdea95494971aa75d8729ff3ae53">agreed to pay</a>&nbsp;Bledsoe $1.03 million under a mistaken conviction law.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668633834190.png" alt="Bledsoe-photo KDOC" />
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 </figure>OSKALOOSA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit will receive $7.5 million from the county where he was arrested and convicted of the crime.Jefferson County commissioners approved the settlement last week with Floyd Bledsoe, who was released from prison in 2015 after DNA evidence showed he could not have been the killer of 14-year-old Camille Arfmann in Oskaloosa.Bledsoe will receive $1.5 million initially, with the rest to be paid over the next 10 years, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article274828306.html#storylink=cpy">reported</a>.Bledsoe, who is now 46, was 23 when he was convicted in 2000 of killing the girl. He was arrested even though his brother, Tom, confessed to the killing in 1999, turned himself in and led authorities to the girl's body.According to&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/d8e00f2ed6d24f40a954f56d3a8d944e">a lawsuit</a>&nbsp;Floyd Bledsoe filed in 2016, Jefferson County authorities persuaded Tom Bledsoe to recant his confession and “framed” his brother by hiding evidence of his innocence.In 2015, DNA testing revealed Tom Bledsoe was the likely source of sperm found in the victim. Tom Bledsoe died by suicide that year after writing a note again confessing to killing Arfmann.The charges against Floyd Bledsoe&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c30142071892457aa0c3b46ba2e798db">were dismissed</a>&nbsp;and he was freed from prison that year.One of Bledsoe’s attorneys, Russell Ainsworth of Loevy &amp; Loevy in Chicago, said Jefferson County was facing up to $40 million in liability if the case went to trial.Jefferson County Commissioner Richard Malm said the county's annual budget is about $20 million and the commission would have had to propose a bond if Bledsoe had not agreed to have the payment spread over 10 years.In 2019, the state&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/93cecdea95494971aa75d8729ff3ae53">agreed to pay</a>&nbsp;Bledsoe $1.03 million under a mistaken conviction law.

Wrongfully convicted Kansas man to get $7.5 million payment

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges involving children and drugs.

On Tuesday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 1800 Block SW Burnett Road related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

&nbsp;Officers located marijuana, LSD, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Psilocybin, magic mushrooms), firearms and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, police arrested 57-year-old Jeffery Everett and 37-year-old Jacqulyne Jones on requested charges of Contributing to child misconduct, Aggravated child endangerment, Possession of hallucinogenic drug and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges involving children and drugs.On Tuesday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 1800 Block SW Burnett Road related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;Officers located marijuana, LSD, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Psilocybin, magic mushrooms), firearms and drug paraphernalia.As a result, police arrested 57-year-old Jeffery Everett and 37-year-old Jacqulyne Jones on requested charges of Contributing to child misconduct, Aggravated child endangerment, Possession of hallucinogenic drug and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police found magic mushrooms, LSD and children at Kan. home

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/2023/4/1682783102285.jpeg" alt="Brandon Isiah Longoria, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st offense); No proof of insurance; No driver's license in possession; Fail to dim headlights; Arrested 04/29" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Isiah Longoria, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st offense); No proof of insurance; No driver's license in possession; Fail to dim headlights; Arrested 04/29</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682783207275.jpeg" alt="Jamie Lee Ray, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/28" />
 <figcaption>Jamie Lee Ray, Probation Violation; Arrested 04/28</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682783272171.jpeg" alt="Brittney Dena Stafford, Forgery; Possess with intent to distribute written instrument; unknown conviction; Theft &gt; $1,500 &lt; $25,000 Pocket picking; Arrested 04/28" />
 <figcaption>Brittney Dena Stafford, Forgery; Possess with intent to distribute written instrument; unknown conviction; Theft &gt; $1,500 &lt; $25,000 Pocket picking; Arrested 04/28</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 29

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

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, an unlawful entry was made into a residence in the 500 block North 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. 

A suspect had entered the residence through a front door, grabbed a playstation, and ran from the residence. The residence was occupied at the time but there was no contact between the resident and the suspect.&nbsp;

The investigation led police to 28-year-old Darius Fleming who was taken into custody at 8:00AM on Thursday morning at 5th and Santa Fe on a Kansas Department of Corrections detain order for parole violation and requested charges of aggravated burglary and theft. 

He has two previous convictions for theft and had been listed as an absconder April 21, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682689521439.png" alt="Fleming-photo Atchison County" />
 <figcaption>Fleming-photo Atchison County</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, an unlawful entry was made into a residence in the 500 block North 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. A suspect had entered the residence through a front door, grabbed a playstation, and ran from the residence. The residence was occupied at the time but there was no contact between the resident and the suspect.&nbsp;The investigation led police to 28-year-old Darius Fleming who was taken into custody at 8:00AM on Thursday morning at 5th and Santa Fe on a Kansas Department of Corrections detain order for parole violation and requested charges of aggravated burglary and theft. He has two previous convictions for theft and had been listed as an absconder April 21, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. man with previous theft convictions accused of burglary

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a domestic disturbance have a suspect in custody.

Tanner Thompson, 27, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections Thursday evening, according to online jail records.

Just before 11a.m. Tuesday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 3800 block of SE Croco Road for a domestic disturbance, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

At the residence, deputies discovered a woman and an infant victim. Both were transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At 1:15pm, law enforcement officers attempted to make contact with a suspect identified as Thompson, who was believed to still be inside the residence. 

Southbound SE Croco Road was shut down to one lane of travel during that time period. At 2pm, officers entered and cleared the residence. No person was located inside the residence.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office asked the community’s assistance Thompson. He had an active felony warrant for his arrest. He is being held on requested charges of Criminal Threat,&nbsp;Aggravated Endangering A Child; Reckless Situation, battery, assault and&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship.

Authorities have not released details on his arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682456740394.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a domestic disturbance have a suspect in custody.Tanner Thompson, 27, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections Thursday evening, according to online jail records.Just before 11a.m. Tuesday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 3800 block of SE Croco Road for a domestic disturbance, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682714690044.png" alt="Thompson-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>At the residence, deputies discovered a woman and an infant victim. Both were transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.At 1:15pm, law enforcement officers attempted to make contact with a suspect identified as Thompson, who was believed to still be inside the residence. Southbound SE Croco Road was shut down to one lane of travel during that time period. At 2pm, officers entered and cleared the residence. No person was located inside the residence.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office asked the community’s assistance Thompson. He had an active felony warrant for his arrest. He is being held on requested charges of Criminal Threat,&nbsp;Aggravated Endangering A Child; Reckless Situation, battery, assault and&nbsp;Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship.Authorities have not released details on his arrest.

Kan. man accused of injuring woman, infant is in custody

Manhattan&nbsp;–&nbsp;A Manhattan man died Friday following an arrest and confinement in the Riley County Jail, according to a statement from the Riley County Police Department.

Just before 2a.m. Thursday, Joseph Varvel, 25, was detained in the 300 block of N. 14th&nbsp;Street in Manhattan for suspicious activity. 

While speaking with officers, he ran and was later found in possession of cocaine. Officers on scene called for Riley County EMS (RCEMS) assistance at 1:50 a.m. after Varvel complained of breathing issues while in custody. RCEMS arrived on scene at 1:56 a.m. and cleared Varvel at 2:05 a.m.

Officers then arrested Varvel on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of cocaine, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and interference with LEO and transported him to the Riley County Jail. 

RCEMS was called at 3:32 a.m. when Varvel became physically ill. His condition quickly deteriorated and Corrections Officers began lifesaving measures. RCEMS arrived at 3:41 a.m. and continued lifesaving measures. RCEMS then transported Varvel to Via Christi in Manhattan at 4:03 a.m. where he arrived at 4:12 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 4:47 a.m.

Per state statute, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) will be the lead agency investigating&nbsp;the death. An autopsy will be conducted.

Manhattan&nbsp;–&nbsp;A Manhattan man died Friday following an arrest and confinement in the Riley County Jail, according to a statement from the Riley County Police Department.Just before 2a.m. Thursday, Joseph Varvel, 25, was detained in the 300 block of N. 14th&nbsp;Street in Manhattan for suspicious activity. While speaking with officers, he ran and was later found in possession of cocaine. Officers on scene called for Riley County EMS (RCEMS) assistance at 1:50 a.m. after Varvel complained of breathing issues while in custody. RCEMS arrived on scene at 1:56 a.m. and cleared Varvel at 2:05 a.m.Officers then arrested Varvel on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of cocaine, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and interference with LEO and transported him to the Riley County Jail. RCEMS was called at 3:32 a.m. when Varvel became physically ill. His condition quickly deteriorated and Corrections Officers began lifesaving measures. RCEMS arrived at 3:41 a.m. and continued lifesaving measures. RCEMS then transported Varvel to Via Christi in Manhattan at 4:03 a.m. where he arrived at 4:12 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 4:47 a.m.Per state statute, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) will be the lead agency investigating&nbsp;the death. An autopsy will be conducted.

Manhattan man in RCPD custody has died

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/2023/4/1682692653533.jpeg" alt="Romelle Giovanni Monteco Dixon, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 04/27" />
 <figcaption>Romelle Giovanni Monteco Dixon, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrested 04/27</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682693301422.jpeg" alt="Aaron Christian Edmonds, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/27" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682693349332.jpeg" alt="Angela Michelle Harper, Possession of marijuana; Arrested 04/27" />
 <figcaption>Angela Michelle Harper, Possession of marijuana; Arrested 04/27</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682697590285.jpeg" alt="Korina Gaye Lafitte, Interference with LEO; unknown circumstance; felony" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682697655798.jpeg" alt="Michael Anthony Lafitte, Outside warrant; Probation Violation; Failure to appear; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution; Arrested 04/27" />
 <figcaption>Michael Anthony Lafitte, Outside warrant; Probation Violation; Failure to appear; Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution; Arrested 04/27</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682697780915.jpeg" alt="Wyatt Oke Peterson,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Stalking/sexual assault/human trafficking per KSA 60-31a05, 60-31a06; Arrested 04/28" />
 <figcaption>Wyatt Oke Peterson,&nbsp;Violate protection order; Stalking/sexual assault/human trafficking per KSA 60-31a05, 60-31a06; Arrested 04/28</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682697828713.jpeg" alt="Danielle Louis Pierre Louis, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Trespassing on private property of business or organization; Arrested 04/27" />
 <figcaption>Danielle Louis Pierre Louis, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Trespassing on private property of business or organization; Arrested 04/27</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682697894720.jpeg" alt="Deborah Ann Young, Unlawful to obtain prescription drug; make/alter/sign prescription; Outside Warrant; Arrested 04/27" />
 <figcaption>Deborah Ann Young, Unlawful to obtain prescription drug; make/alter/sign prescription; Outside Warrant; Arrested 04/27</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;