WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing have made an arrest and identified the victim as 43-year-old Latasha Williams of Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.

Just before 2p.m. Friday, police responded to report of a deceased individual in the 700 Block of Nebraska Avenue.

First responders found Williams in an apartment with apparent stab wounds.&nbsp; Police took a suspect into custody. On Tuesday police identified him as Robert Simpson, 66, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas,&nbsp;

Simpson has been charged by the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office with second degree murder. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $150,000 bond. 

This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690331323545.png" alt="Simpson photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Simpson photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing have made an arrest and identified the victim as 43-year-old Latasha Williams of Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.Just before 2p.m. Friday, police responded to report of a deceased individual in the 700 Block of Nebraska Avenue.First responders found Williams in an apartment with apparent stab wounds.&nbsp; Police took a suspect into custody. On Tuesday police identified him as Robert Simpson, 66, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas,&nbsp;Simpson has been charged by the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office with second degree murder. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $150,000 bond. This incident is under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

Police ID suspect in deadly stabbing of Kan. woman at her apartment

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/2023/7/1690379560155.jpeg" alt="Mary Delores Barrios, Failure to appear x2; Bond Violation x2; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Mary Delores Barrios, Failure to appear x2; Bond Violation x2; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690379839256.jpeg" alt="Glenn Shepherd Benson, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance; Possession of controlled substance; unknown; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Glenn Shepherd Benson, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance; Possession of controlled substance; unknown; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690380264795.jpeg" alt="Anne Marie Graziani, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or w/expired tag; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Anne Marie Graziani, Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or w/expired tag; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690380467602.jpeg" alt="James Charles Harder, Counterfeiting currency; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute; &lt;$25K; Arrested 07/26/2023" />
 <figcaption>James Charles Harder, Counterfeiting currency; Distribute or possess w/intent to distribute; &lt;$25K; Arrested 07/26/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690380616055.jpeg" alt="Amanda Sharice Resendiez, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Operate a motor vehicle without valid license; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Amanda Sharice Resendiez, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Operate a motor vehicle without valid license; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690381146782.jpeg" alt="Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Donte Rayvone Roberts, Outside warrant; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690381264209.jpeg" alt="Mark Douglas Townley Second, Parole Violation; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Mark Douglas Townley Second, Parole Violation; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690381329592.jpeg" alt="Phillip Ray Ezekiel White, Domestic Battery; Arrested 07/26/2023" />
 <figcaption>Phillip Ray Ezekiel White, Domestic Battery; Arrested 07/26/2023</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 July 26

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle police chase crash that started as a carjacking just before 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City.

The carjacking victim was with the suspects in the a Toyota Corolla before being beaten and carjacked, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.

 South KCPD Patrol located the Corolla after the suspects were trying to commit another robbery in the area of East 101st Terrace in Kansas City, according toCarlisle .

AS KCPD officers were in pursuit of the Corolla, it traveled down the embankment from the entrance ramp to southbound Interstate 435 from Bannister and into the southbound lanes of Interstate 435.

A black Volvo T6 was traveling in the #2 lane on the interstate and braked to avoid the Toyota.

A Freightliner semi-truck and car carrier rear-ended the Volvo and pushed it west across all lanes of Interstate 435 and into the ditch.

The Freightliner then struck the Toyota. EMS transported the driver of the Volvo to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Freightliner and the occupants of the Toyota were uninjured in the collision.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The initial carjacking victim was transported to the hospital and was in stable condition late Tuesday, according to Carlisle. Police took all suspects into custody after a brief foot chase.&nbsp;

Police released no names or possible charges in the case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690312856227.png" alt="Traffic backed up due to the 3-vehicle chase, crash -photo KC Scout" />
 <figcaption>Traffic backed up due to the 3-vehicle chase, crash -photo KC Scout</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle police chase crash that started as a carjacking just before 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City.The carjacking victim was with the suspects in the a Toyota Corolla before being beaten and carjacked, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle. South KCPD Patrol located the Corolla after the suspects were trying to commit another robbery in the area of East 101st Terrace in Kansas City, according toCarlisle .AS KCPD officers were in pursuit of the Corolla, it traveled down the embankment from the entrance ramp to southbound Interstate 435 from Bannister and into the southbound lanes of Interstate 435.A black Volvo T6 was traveling in the #2 lane on the interstate and braked to avoid the Toyota.A Freightliner semi-truck and car carrier rear-ended the Volvo and pushed it west across all lanes of Interstate 435 and into the ditch.The Freightliner then struck the Toyota. EMS transported the driver of the Volvo to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Freightliner and the occupants of the Toyota were uninjured in the collision.&nbsp; &nbsp;The initial carjacking victim was transported to the hospital and was in stable condition late Tuesday, according to Carlisle. Police took all suspects into custody after a brief foot chase.&nbsp;Police released no names or possible charges in the case.

Police: KC carjacking suspects arrested after 3-vehicle chase crash

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple charges after he fled a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, police on patrol spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen near SW 21st Street and Wanamaker Road in Topeka, according to a media release.

When officers attempted to pull the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Christian M. Gruber of Topeka, over, he refused to stop.

The driver finally was forced to stop after the vehicle crashed into a business in the 2800 Block SW Wanamaker Road.&nbsp; Officers found Gruber inside and he was allegedly in possession of illegal drugs.

EMS transported Gruber to local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and then arrested and booked into jail on requested charges of possession of stolen property, possession of opiates, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement.

Gruber has previous convictions that include burglary, aggravated battery and flee or attempted to elude law enforcement.

He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690287554020.png" alt="Gruber-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Gruber-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple charges after he fled a weekend traffic stop.Just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, police on patrol spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen near SW 21st Street and Wanamaker Road in Topeka, according to a media release.When officers attempted to pull the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Christian M. Gruber of Topeka, over, he refused to stop.The driver finally was forced to stop after the vehicle crashed into a business in the 2800 Block SW Wanamaker Road.&nbsp; Officers found Gruber inside and he was allegedly in possession of illegal drugs.EMS transported Gruber to local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and then arrested and booked into jail on requested charges of possession of stolen property, possession of opiates, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and interference with law enforcement.Gruber has previous convictions that include burglary, aggravated battery and flee or attempted to elude law enforcement.He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas felon jailed after crash while fleeing  traffic stop

LAWRENCE —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a bomb threat on the University of Kansas campus.

Just after 3p.m Monday, University of Kansas Police responded to bomb threat made against KU Football facilities, according to a statement from interim Deputy Chief Damon Tucker.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Anderson Family Football Complex, Beatty Family Pavilion and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium were evacuated and checked by law enforcement officers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Investigators found no devices and police issued an all-clear at approximately 8 p.m..&nbsp;

Police identified and arrested a suspect for making the threats, according to Tucker. Law enforcement did not release a name.&nbsp; Online jail records indicate 21-year-old Joseph Michael Krause was booked into the Douglas County Jail just before 7p.m. Monday on requested charges of Aggravated criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption.

Krause is a red-shirt sophomore offensive lineman from Prairie Village, Kansas, <a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/season/2023-24/player/joe-krause/">according to the KU football</a> roster.&nbsp; Authorities have not officially linked Krause to the incident.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690292402056.png" alt="Investigators found no devices and police issued an all-clear at approximately 8 p.m..-Google image" />
 <figcaption>Investigators found no devices and police issued an all-clear at approximately 8 p.m..-Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a bomb threat on the University of Kansas campus.Just after 3p.m Monday, University of Kansas Police responded to bomb threat made against KU Football facilities, according to a statement from interim Deputy Chief Damon Tucker.Out of an abundance of caution, the Anderson Family Football Complex, Beatty Family Pavilion and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium were evacuated and checked by law enforcement officers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigators found no devices and police issued an all-clear at approximately 8 p.m..&nbsp;Police identified and arrested a suspect for making the threats, according to Tucker. Law enforcement did not release a name.&nbsp; Online jail records indicate 21-year-old Joseph Michael Krause was booked into the Douglas County Jail just before 7p.m. Monday on requested charges of Aggravated criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690281535043.png" alt="Krause-photo University of Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Krause-photo University of Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Krause is a red-shirt sophomore offensive lineman from Prairie Village, Kansas, <a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/season/2023-24/player/joe-krause/">according to the KU football</a> roster.&nbsp; Authorities have not officially linked Krause to the incident.

KU football player charged in connection with alleged bomb threat

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;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690304686697.jpeg" alt="Chad Ronald Bennett, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Maximum speed limits; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Chad Ronald Bennett, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Maximum speed limits; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690304830829.jpeg" alt="Michael Eugene Colburn, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Improper driving on laned roadway; Arrested 07/25/2023" />
 <figcaption>Michael Eugene Colburn, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Improper driving on laned roadway; Arrested 07/25/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690305144845.jpeg" alt="Ernest Lee Myers Junior, Failure to appear; Arrested 07/24/2023" />
 <figcaption>Ernest Lee Myers Junior, Failure to appear; Arrested 07/24/2023</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 July 25

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man who led deputies on a high-speed chase.

Just after 2p.m. July 20, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a black Mustang southeast of Holton&nbsp; for allegedly exceeding the speed limit excessively, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 The driver of the vehicle later identified as 25-year-old Brennen Michael Bosh of Valley Falls, failed to stop and continued eastbound on K-16 Highway at speeds over 100 mph, according to Morse. The deputy lost sight of the Mustang near Valley Falls and discontinued the pursuit.&nbsp; A KHP helicopter assisted in trying to locate the suspect. 

On Friday, with the assistance of the Valley Falls Police Department and further investigation, deputies arrested Bosh in Valley Falls and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and reckless driving. Deputies from Jefferson County assisted with the arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690036434921.png" alt="Bosh-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Bosh-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man who led deputies on a high-speed chase.Just after 2p.m. July 20, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a black Mustang southeast of Holton&nbsp; for allegedly exceeding the speed limit excessively, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver of the vehicle later identified as 25-year-old Brennen Michael Bosh of Valley Falls, failed to stop and continued eastbound on K-16 Highway at speeds over 100 mph, according to Morse. The deputy lost sight of the Mustang near Valley Falls and discontinued the pursuit.&nbsp; A KHP helicopter assisted in trying to locate the suspect. On Friday, with the assistance of the Valley Falls Police Department and further investigation, deputies arrested Bosh in Valley Falls and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and reckless driving. Deputies from Jefferson County assisted with the arrest.

Sheriff: Kansas man arrested day after 100mph chase

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buoys-texas-immigration-rio-grande-mexico-522e45febd880de1453460370043a25f">a newly installed floating barrier</a>&nbsp;on the Rio Grande that is the Republican's latest aggressive tactic to try to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.

The lawsuit asks a federal judge in Austin to force Texas to remove a roughly 1,000-foot (305-meter) line of bright orange, wrecking ball-sized buoys that the Biden administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-buoy-barrier-migrants-6a807c66a5781448801ac7fc0be46083">says raises humanitarian and environmental concerns</a>. The suit claims that Texas unlawfully installed the barrier without permission between the border cities of Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Mexico.

The buoys are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-border-buoys-wire-abbott-5f138e354e88fc319f46c55344d7335c">the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation</a>&nbsp;that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/migrants-los-angeles-california-texas-immigration-abbott-3fdb47985b34cd8301b61251b590778c">busloads of asylum-seekers</a>&nbsp;to Democratic-led cities in other states. Critics have long questioned the effectiveness of the two-year operation, known as Operation Lone Star. A state trooper's account this month that some of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-border-razor-wire-fainting-7aa811baf2708b89a0316804c3f2e35e">the measures injured migrants</a>&nbsp;has put the mission under intensifying new scrutiny.

In anticipation of the lawsuit, Abbott sent President Joe Biden a letter earlier Monday that defended Texas’ right to install the barrier. He accused Biden of putting migrants at risk by not doing more to deter them from making the journey to the U.S.

“Texas will see you in court, Mr. President,” Abbott wrote.

The Biden administration has said illegal border crossings have declined significantly since new immigration restrictions&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-border-title-42-mexico-asylum-be4e0b15b27adb9bede87b9bbefb798d">took effect in May</a>. In June, the first full month since the new polices took effect, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said migrant encounters were down 30% from the month prior and were at the lowest levels since Biden's first full month in office.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Abbott's policies as a whole have made it difficult for U.S. Border Patrol agents to access Rio Grande.

“Those are unlawful actions that are not helpful and is undermining what the president has put forward and is trying to do," she said.

In a letter last week, the Justice Department gave Texas until Monday to commit to removing the barrier or face a lawsuit. The letter said the buoy wall “poses a risk to navigation, as well as public safety, in the Rio Grande River, and it presents humanitarian concerns.”

The state deployed the buoys&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-border-buoys-wire-abbott-5f138e354e88fc319f46c55344d7335c">without notifying</a>&nbsp;the International Boundary and Water Commission or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mexico's secretary of state asked the federal government to intervene, saying the barrier violates international treaties.

The lawsuit is not the first time the Biden administration has sued Texas overs it actions on the border.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2021 accused the state of usurping and even interfering with the federal government’s responsibility to enforce immigration laws after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-texas-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-55e31af32734aa443a43f23104c56dad">Abbott empowered state troopers orders to stop vehicles</a>&nbsp;carrying migrants on the basis that they could increase the spread of COVID-19.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690239152931.png" alt="Photo Texas Department of Public Safety" />
 <figcaption>Photo Texas Department of Public Safety</figcaption>
 </figure>AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/buoys-texas-immigration-rio-grande-mexico-522e45febd880de1453460370043a25f">a newly installed floating barrier</a>&nbsp;on the Rio Grande that is the Republican's latest aggressive tactic to try to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.The lawsuit asks a federal judge in Austin to force Texas to remove a roughly 1,000-foot (305-meter) line of bright orange, wrecking ball-sized buoys that the Biden administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-buoy-barrier-migrants-6a807c66a5781448801ac7fc0be46083">says raises humanitarian and environmental concerns</a>. The suit claims that Texas unlawfully installed the barrier without permission between the border cities of Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Mexico.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Biden&#39;s Dept. of Justice threatened to sue Texas over the marine barriers we deployed on the Rio Grande. Mr. President, Texas will see you in court. Texas will fully utilize our sovereign authority to deal with the humanitarian crisis Biden created at our border. <a href="https://t.co/hlnHahwDi8">pic.twitter.com/hlnHahwDi8</a>&mdash; Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1683494430429282307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The buoys are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-border-buoys-wire-abbott-5f138e354e88fc319f46c55344d7335c">the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation</a>&nbsp;that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/migrants-los-angeles-california-texas-immigration-abbott-3fdb47985b34cd8301b61251b590778c">busloads of asylum-seekers</a>&nbsp;to Democratic-led cities in other states. Critics have long questioned the effectiveness of the two-year operation, known as Operation Lone Star. A state trooper's account this month that some of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-border-razor-wire-fainting-7aa811baf2708b89a0316804c3f2e35e">the measures injured migrants</a>&nbsp;has put the mission under intensifying new scrutiny.In anticipation of the lawsuit, Abbott sent President Joe Biden a letter earlier Monday that defended Texas’ right to install the barrier. He accused Biden of putting migrants at risk by not doing more to deter them from making the journey to the U.S.“Texas will see you in court, Mr. President,” Abbott wrote.The Biden administration has said illegal border crossings have declined significantly since new immigration restrictions&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-border-title-42-mexico-asylum-be4e0b15b27adb9bede87b9bbefb798d">took effect in May</a>. In June, the first full month since the new polices took effect, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said migrant encounters were down 30% from the month prior and were at the lowest levels since Biden's first full month in office.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Abbott's policies as a whole have made it difficult for U.S. Border Patrol agents to access Rio Grande.“Those are unlawful actions that are not helpful and is undermining what the president has put forward and is trying to do," she said.In a letter last week, the Justice Department gave Texas until Monday to commit to removing the barrier or face a lawsuit. The letter said the buoy wall “poses a risk to navigation, as well as public safety, in the Rio Grande River, and it presents humanitarian concerns.”The state deployed the buoys&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-border-buoys-wire-abbott-5f138e354e88fc319f46c55344d7335c">without notifying</a>&nbsp;the International Boundary and Water Commission or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mexico's secretary of state asked the federal government to intervene, saying the barrier violates international treaties.The lawsuit is not the first time the Biden administration has sued Texas overs it actions on the border.U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2021 accused the state of usurping and even interfering with the federal government’s responsibility to enforce immigration laws after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-texas-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-55e31af32734aa443a43f23104c56dad">Abbott empowered state troopers orders to stop vehicles</a>&nbsp;carrying migrants on the basis that they could increase the spread of COVID-19.___

Biden admin. sues Texas gov. over buoy barrier meant to stop migrants

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;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690227827601.jpeg" alt="Dukhan P Flowers, Theft, &lt;$1,500 Pocket Picking; Arrested 07/23/2023" />
 <figcaption>Dukhan P Flowers, Theft, &lt;$1,500 Pocket Picking; Arrested 07/23/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690228028299.jpeg" alt="Rafael Antonio Nieves Sanchez, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Arrested 07/22/2023" />
 <figcaption>Rafael Antonio Nieves Sanchez, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Arrested 07/22/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690228133838.jpeg" alt="Isaiah Javon Stephens, Probation Violation; Arrested 07/22/2023" />
 <figcaption>Isaiah Javon Stephens, Probation Violation; Arrested 07/22/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690228178260.jpeg" alt="Mitchell Erik Yonk, Domestic Battery; Arrested 07/22/2023" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell Erik Yonk, Domestic Battery; Arrested 07/22/2023</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 July 22-23-24

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on child sex charges.

Just before 6a.m. Saturday, police booked 23-year-old Elijah McCray and&nbsp; <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=741489">38-year-old Sinora Wilson</a>&nbsp;into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of aggravated human trafficking involving a minor, according to online jail records.

They were arrested at a motel in the 8500 Block of Kellogg in Wichita, according to the daily arrest report.

Sinora is also being for an alleged parole violation and possession of drug paraphernalia. McCray, who is no longer in custody, faces a contempt of court charges. Police released no additional details over the weekend.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690216983893.png" alt="McCray-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>McCray-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on child sex charges.Just before 6a.m. Saturday, police booked 23-year-old Elijah McCray and&nbsp; <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=741489">38-year-old Sinora Wilson</a>&nbsp;into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of aggravated human trafficking involving a minor, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690216964441.png" alt="Wilson-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Wilson-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>They were arrested at a motel in the 8500 Block of Kellogg in Wichita, according to the daily arrest report.Sinora is also being for an alleged parole violation and possession of drug paraphernalia. McCray, who is no longer in custody, faces a contempt of court charges. Police released no additional details over the weekend.

Two jailed in Kansas for alleged human trafficking involving minor

DENVER (AP) — An 18-year-old from suburban Denver who allegedly planned to go to Iraq to fight for the Islamic State group was arrested last week as he tried to board a flight to Turkey.

Davin Daniel Meyer of Castle Rock, who was arrested Friday, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Colorado announced late Monday.

Meyer's lawyer did not immediately return a telephone message or email seeking comment.

According to his arrest affidavit, law enforcement began investigating him in June 2022 when someone who knew him contacted the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The person said they were concerned because, after following white supremacist ideology, Meyer, then 17, had turned to Islam and was frequently watching and listening to “radical Islamic sermons online." The FBI was notified by the sheriff's office, it said.

The person, who was not identified in the document, said Meyer said “he wanted to die in his early twenties for Allah."

“In October 2022, the individual informed the FBI that Meyer had stated that if he could not go to the Middle East, he planned to get fertilizer and build a bomb in the United States,” the arrest affidavit said.

The document noted that Meyer had previously undergone mental health treatment and has been diagnosed with conditions including autism spectrum disorder and major depressive disorder.

Soon after he turned 18 in November, Meyer began communicating online with someone he thought was an Islamic State facilitator but was actually a paid FBI informant, the document said. The following month, that person introduced Meyer to another informant who claimed to be an Islamic State travel facilitator, who met with Meyer three times to talk about his plan to pay and prepare for traveling to join the Islamic State.

Meyer talked about problems finding a job that would allow him to follow his religious practices, such as not having to interact with women or listen to music, it said. After his mother offered to pay for an apartment for him and cover some living expenses for him, he decided to use that money to pay for his trip and buy gear that he needed to become a fighter, the document said.

Concerned that his mother would worry about him, he talked about leaving a note on the counter saying he had left by his own choice.

Meyer bought a ticket for July 14 to travel to Ankara, Turkey, where he believed he would meet with Islamic State members and travel on to Iraq to become a fighter, the arrest affidavit said.

That day, he “repeatedly expressed anxiety and hesitation” to one of the informants, but he also “repeatedly expressed determination to go through with his plans,” it said.

Meyer was arrested after showing his boarding pass to the gate agent and walking down the jet bridge to the plane, the arrest affidavit said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690157195054.png" alt="Davin Daniel Meyer -photo courtesy FBI" />
 <figcaption>Davin Daniel Meyer -photo courtesy FBI</figcaption>
 </figure>DENVER (AP) — An 18-year-old from suburban Denver who allegedly planned to go to Iraq to fight for the Islamic State group was arrested last week as he tried to board a flight to Turkey.Davin Daniel Meyer of Castle Rock, who was arrested Friday, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Colorado announced late Monday.Meyer's lawyer did not immediately return a telephone message or email seeking comment.According to his arrest affidavit, law enforcement began investigating him in June 2022 when someone who knew him contacted the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The person said they were concerned because, after following white supremacist ideology, Meyer, then 17, had turned to Islam and was frequently watching and listening to “radical Islamic sermons online." The FBI was notified by the sheriff's office, it said.The person, who was not identified in the document, said Meyer said “he wanted to die in his early twenties for Allah."“In October 2022, the individual informed the FBI that Meyer had stated that if he could not go to the Middle East, he planned to get fertilizer and build a bomb in the United States,” the arrest affidavit said.The document noted that Meyer had previously undergone mental health treatment and has been diagnosed with conditions including autism spectrum disorder and major depressive disorder.Soon after he turned 18 in November, Meyer began communicating online with someone he thought was an Islamic State facilitator but was actually a paid FBI informant, the document said. The following month, that person introduced Meyer to another informant who claimed to be an Islamic State travel facilitator, who met with Meyer three times to talk about his plan to pay and prepare for traveling to join the Islamic State.Meyer talked about problems finding a job that would allow him to follow his religious practices, such as not having to interact with women or listen to music, it said. After his mother offered to pay for an apartment for him and cover some living expenses for him, he decided to use that money to pay for his trip and buy gear that he needed to become a fighter, the document said.Concerned that his mother would worry about him, he talked about leaving a note on the counter saying he had left by his own choice.Meyer bought a ticket for July 14 to travel to Ankara, Turkey, where he believed he would meet with Islamic State members and travel on to Iraq to become a fighter, the arrest affidavit said.That day, he “repeatedly expressed anxiety and hesitation” to one of the informants, but he also “repeatedly expressed determination to go through with his plans,” it said.Meyer was arrested after showing his boarding pass to the gate agent and walking down the jet bridge to the plane, the arrest affidavit said.

Colorado teen accused of ties to foreign terrorist organization

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating five suspects on drug allegations after a&nbsp;lengthy investigation.

Just before 10:30p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant at 404 S. 3rd Street in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Deputies seized Meth, Marijuana, needles, syringes, scales and pipes as evidence from the residence.

They arrested 42-year-old Douglas Milford of Hiawatha on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Jessica Dominguez, 38, Hiawatha was&nbsp; arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Anthony Tull, 46, Robinson was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction and a Hiawatha Failure to Appear Warrant.

Allicia Ramirez, 34, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Leonard Stanley Bindel, 63, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction. Meth, Marijuana, needles, syringes, scales, pipes, etc were seized as evidence from the residence.&nbsp; Many hours went in the preparation, execution and follow up of the search warrant as well as casework.&nbsp; I am very fortunate to have proactive officers who thoroughly investigate concerns from the public and follow up accordingly.&nbsp; We take illegal drug use anywhere&nbsp; in Brown County very seriously and will continue to hold&nbsp; those accountable&nbsp; who choose to lead this lifestyle. The case is still under investigation and other charges could be possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you to the Sac and Fox PD and Hiawatha PD for their assistance in this case.

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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating five suspects on drug allegations after a&nbsp;lengthy investigation.Just before 10:30p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant at 404 S. 3rd Street in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Deputies seized Meth, Marijuana, needles, syringes, scales and pipes as evidence from the residence.<figure>
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 </figure>They arrested 42-year-old Douglas Milford of Hiawatha on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; <figure>
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 </figure>Jessica Dominguez, 38, Hiawatha was&nbsp; arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia <figure>
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 </figure>Anthony Tull, 46, Robinson was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction and a Hiawatha Failure to Appear Warrant. <figure>
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 </figure>Allicia Ramirez, 34, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689956698867.png" alt="Bindel" />
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 </figure> Leonard Stanley Bindel, 63, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction. Meth, Marijuana, needles, syringes, scales, pipes, etc were seized as evidence from the residence.&nbsp; Many hours went in the preparation, execution and follow up of the search warrant as well as casework.&nbsp; I am very fortunate to have proactive officers who thoroughly investigate concerns from the public and follow up accordingly.&nbsp; We take illegal drug use anywhere&nbsp; in Brown County very seriously and will continue to hold&nbsp; those accountable&nbsp; who choose to lead this lifestyle. The case is still under investigation and other charges could be possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you to the Sac and Fox PD and Hiawatha PD for their assistance in this case.

Deputies find meth, marijuana sold at Kansas home

MILLER COUNTY —Eight people were injured and one arrested after an accident just before midnight Saturday at Lake of the Ozarks.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Nortech driven by Adam J. Ramirez, 47, Huntington Beach, California, was eastbound at the 1.3 mile mark of the Osage Arm of the main channel.

The boat ran aground, struck a home, overturned and all eight on board were ejected.

Troopers arrested Ramirez in requested charges of BWI causing serious physical injury, according to online jail records. He was released for medical treatment.

EMS transported Ramirez and three other adults from California, a man and woman in their 50s from Mississippi, a 23-year-old woman from Illinois and a 28-year-old man from Michigan to Lake Regional Hospital.&nbsp; None were wearing life jackets, according to the MSHP.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690141606768.png" alt="Troopers reconstructed the crash scene using a drone.-photo courtesy Missouri State Highway Patrol" />
 <figcaption>Troopers reconstructed the crash scene using a drone.-photo courtesy Missouri State Highway Patrol</figcaption>
 </figure>MILLER COUNTY —Eight people were injured and one arrested after an accident just before midnight Saturday at Lake of the Ozarks.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Nortech driven by Adam J. Ramirez, 47, Huntington Beach, California, was eastbound at the 1.3 mile mark of the Osage Arm of the main channel.The boat ran aground, struck a home, overturned and all eight on board were ejected.<figure>
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 </figure>Troopers arrested Ramirez in requested charges of BWI causing serious physical injury, according to online jail records. He was released for medical treatment.EMS transported Ramirez and three other adults from California, a man and woman in their 50s from Mississippi, a 23-year-old woman from Illinois and a 28-year-old man from Michigan to Lake Regional Hospital.&nbsp; None were wearing life jackets, according to the MSHP.

8 injured after boat crash into home at Lake of the Ozarks

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Mexican man accused of a violent sex assault in 2007 in Wichita made his first court appearance in the case Thursday.

Roman Vela, 41,&nbsp;Monterrey, Mexico,&nbsp; was charged with rape, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked&nbsp; Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.

The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.

Vela is due back in court July 31. He is being held on a one-million dollar bond.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689866371606.png" alt="Vela photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Vela photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Mexican man accused of a violent sex assault in 2007 in Wichita made his first court appearance in the case Thursday.Roman Vela, 41,&nbsp;Monterrey, Mexico,&nbsp; was charged with rape, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked&nbsp; Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records.&nbsp;On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.Vela is due back in court July 31. He is being held on a one-million dollar bond.&nbsp;

Mexican man charged with rape in Kan. jailed on $1 million bond

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.

Just after 7 p.m. July 17, a sheriff's deputy identified 32-year-old Latisha Campbell of Hiawatha, while on routine patrol and was aware that she had an outstanding warrant, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Campbell&nbsp; on a Failure to Appear Warrant. She was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689971045216.png" alt="Campbell-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Campbell-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.Just after 7 p.m. July 17, a sheriff's deputy identified 32-year-old Latisha Campbell of Hiawatha, while on routine patrol and was aware that she had an outstanding warrant, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.The deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Campbell&nbsp; on a Failure to Appear Warrant. She was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

Sheriff: Kan. woman who skipped court is jailed for meth possession

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Destiny Lott, Failure to appear ( 2 counts ), Arrested 7/20

Sarah Teener, Outside warrant ( 2 counts ), Arrested 7/20

Danielle Jones, Traffic contraband into corrections / care facility; unauthorized possession of firearm / explosive / controlled substance at facility, Use possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possion of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Fleeing or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer; Fail / refuse to stop, Failure to wear seatbelt; 18+ years, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Arrested 7/20

Jasmine Parmley, Aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon, Domestic battery, Arrested 7/21

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/2023/7/1689980305706.jpeg" alt="Matthew May. Failure to appear, Arrested 7/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689980394039.jpeg" alt="Jennifer Konkright, Failure to appear, Arrested 7/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689980460419.jpeg" alt="Jayden Cole, Theft, Arrested 7/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689980505381.jpeg" alt="Bard Ditto, Liqour: purchase / possess / consume by minor 18-20 yrs. Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession 0f marijuana, Arrested 7/20" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Destiny Lott, Failure to appear ( 2 counts ), Arrested 7/20Sarah Teener, Outside warrant ( 2 counts ), Arrested 7/20Rebecca Hagadorn, Domestic batteryDanielle Jones, Traffic contraband into corrections / care facility; unauthorized possession of firearm / explosive / controlled substance at facility, Use possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possion of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Fleeing or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer; Fail / refuse to stop, Failure to wear seatbelt; 18+ years, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Arrested 7/20Jasmine Parmley, Aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon, Domestic battery, Arrested 7/21Recent 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 July 21

Lincoln (AP)— An 18-year-old northeastern Nebraska woman was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail and two years of probation for burning and burying a fetus she aborted with her mother's help in a case watched by advocates as a slew of states move to restrict&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/abortion">abortion</a>&nbsp;access.

Celeste Burgess, of Norfolk, was sentenced in Madison County after pleading guilty earlier this year to concealing or abandoning a dead body. Two other misdemeanor charges of false reporting and concealing the death of another person were dropped, in an agreement with prosecutors.

“The Court specifically finds that while probation is appropriate, confinement is necessary because without this confinement, it would depreciate the seriousness of the crime or promote disrespect for the law,” the judge's order read.

Burgess and her mother, 42-year-old Jessica Burgess of Norfolk, are accused of working together to end the pregnancy. The abortion, well into her third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation. Officials have said Jessica Burgess ordered abortion pills online, which she gave to her then-17-year-old daughter in the spring of 2022.

Jessica Burgess&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-charges-nebraska-704b4068ed53791710edad4124f7e750">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;earlier this month to providing an illegal abortion, false reporting and tampering with human skeletal remains. In exchange for her plea, charges of concealing the death of another person and abortion by someone other than a licensed physician were dismissed. She faces sentencing on Sept. 22.

Norfolk police detective&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-nebraska-government-and-politics-b94abeeed9a8c486cf479d6ae78c62aa">opened an investigation</a>&nbsp;into the abortion following a tip, according to an arrest affidavit. Police secured a search warrant to gain access to Facebook messages between the two, in which prosecutors say the women discussed terminating the pregnancy and destroying the evidence. Police then found the burned fetal remains buried in a field north of Norfolk.

In one of the Facebook messages, Jessica Burgess instructed her daughter on how to take the pills to end the pregnancy, according to court records. In another, Celeste Burgess wrote, "I will finally be able to wear jeans,” according to the documents.

The U.S. Supreme Court's last year&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-dobbs-anniversary-state-laws-51c2a83899f133556e715342abfcface">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>, which for 50 years had established the constitutional right to abortion. Nebraska lawmakers who opposed Republican's efforts to severely restrict abortion access in the legislative session that ended in June, repeatedly cited the Norfolk case, saying it shows state prosecutors would target women who seek abortions with criminal penalties.

Republicans in the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Legislature failed this year to enact a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-heartbeat-bill-nebraska-78b861951e8cc0ca92fa320820e2cbee">six-week ban</a>&nbsp;on abortions, but later passed a 12-week ban after adding it as an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trans-health-abortion-laws-nebraska-3bd01980e0df33bc89afc3d5b0c11f93">amendment to another bill</a>&nbsp;to limit gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Opponents say that violated a Nebraska constitutional requirement that legislative bills stick to a single subject.

The ACLU has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/transgender-abortion-nebraska-aclu-planned-parenthood-0ed735a79ce519242936f1910a0e35c7">sued</a>&nbsp;to overturn the abortion ban and transgender care bill.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689883232498.jpeg" alt="Hundreds of people descend on the Nebraska Capitol, in Lincoln, on May 16, 2023, to protest plans by conservative lawmakers in the Nebraska Legislature to revive an abortion ban. An 18-year-old Nebraska woman was sentenced Thursday, July 20 to 90 days in jail followed by two years of probation for burning and burying a fetus last year after she took medication given to her by her mother to end her pregnancy, Celeste Burgess was sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year to a count of concealing or abandoning a dead body. (AP Photo/Margery Beck, file)" />
 <figcaption>Hundreds of people descend on the Nebraska Capitol, in Lincoln, on May 16, 2023, to protest plans by conservative lawmakers in the Nebraska Legislature to revive an abortion ban. An 18-year-old Nebraska woman was sentenced Thursday, July 20 to 90 days in jail followed by two years of probation for burning and burying a fetus last year after she took medication given to her by her mother to end her pregnancy, Celeste Burgess was sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year to a count of concealing or abandoning a dead body. (AP Photo/Margery Beck, file)</figcaption>
 </figure>Lincoln (AP)— An 18-year-old northeastern Nebraska woman was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail and two years of probation for burning and burying a fetus she aborted with her mother's help in a case watched by advocates as a slew of states move to restrict&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/abortion">abortion</a>&nbsp;access.Celeste Burgess, of Norfolk, was sentenced in Madison County after pleading guilty earlier this year to concealing or abandoning a dead body. Two other misdemeanor charges of false reporting and concealing the death of another person were dropped, in an agreement with prosecutors.“The Court specifically finds that while probation is appropriate, confinement is necessary because without this confinement, it would depreciate the seriousness of the crime or promote disrespect for the law,” the judge's order read.Burgess and her mother, 42-year-old Jessica Burgess of Norfolk, are accused of working together to end the pregnancy. The abortion, well into her third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation. Officials have said Jessica Burgess ordered abortion pills online, which she gave to her then-17-year-old daughter in the spring of 2022.Jessica Burgess&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-charges-nebraska-704b4068ed53791710edad4124f7e750">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;earlier this month to providing an illegal abortion, false reporting and tampering with human skeletal remains. In exchange for her plea, charges of concealing the death of another person and abortion by someone other than a licensed physician were dismissed. She faces sentencing on Sept. 22.Norfolk police detective&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-health-nebraska-government-and-politics-b94abeeed9a8c486cf479d6ae78c62aa">opened an investigation</a>&nbsp;into the abortion following a tip, according to an arrest affidavit. Police secured a search warrant to gain access to Facebook messages between the two, in which prosecutors say the women discussed terminating the pregnancy and destroying the evidence. Police then found the burned fetal remains buried in a field north of Norfolk.In one of the Facebook messages, Jessica Burgess instructed her daughter on how to take the pills to end the pregnancy, according to court records. In another, Celeste Burgess wrote, "I will finally be able to wear jeans,” according to the documents.The U.S. Supreme Court's last year&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-dobbs-anniversary-state-laws-51c2a83899f133556e715342abfcface">overturned Roe v. Wade</a>, which for 50 years had established the constitutional right to abortion. Nebraska lawmakers who opposed Republican's efforts to severely restrict abortion access in the legislative session that ended in June, repeatedly cited the Norfolk case, saying it shows state prosecutors would target women who seek abortions with criminal penalties.Republicans in the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Legislature failed this year to enact a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-heartbeat-bill-nebraska-78b861951e8cc0ca92fa320820e2cbee">six-week ban</a>&nbsp;on abortions, but later passed a 12-week ban after adding it as an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trans-health-abortion-laws-nebraska-3bd01980e0df33bc89afc3d5b0c11f93">amendment to another bill</a>&nbsp;to limit gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Opponents say that violated a Nebraska constitutional requirement that legislative bills stick to a single subject.The ACLU has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/transgender-abortion-nebraska-aclu-planned-parenthood-0ed735a79ce519242936f1910a0e35c7">sued</a>&nbsp;to overturn the abortion ban and transgender care bill.

Nebraska woman sentenced for burning fetus after abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday expressed deep concern about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week as North Korean officials have yet to respond to U.S. requests for basic information about the AWOL soldier.

The history of rough treatment of Americans detained by North Koreans — including the 2017 death of a 22-year-old student after he was flown home in a vegetative state after 17 months in captivity — is top of mind as U.S. officials seek answers about Pvt. Travis King.

“This is not a country that is known for humane treatment of Americans or actually anybody else for that matter,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. “We don't know where he is. We don’t know the conditions in which he’s living right now. And it’s the not knowing that is deeply concerning to us and we’re trying as best we can to get as much information as we can about him.”

Without mentioning the soldier, North Korea's defense minister issued a veiled threat Thursday, suggesting the docking of a nuclear-armed U.S. submarine in South Korea could be grounds for a nuclear attack by the North. North Korea has used such rhetoric before, but the latest threat could signal just how strained ties are right now.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-border-fe5da15f52122af9acc45412fe391465">King</a>, who was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault, ran into North Korea while on a civilian tour of the border village of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-dmz-panmunjom-7eb66dceeb1b9f10a50f76feadef69be">Panmunjom</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday. He is the first known American held in North Korea in nearly five years.

According to a U.S. official, King — who chose to serve his time at a labor camp rather than pay the nearly $4,000 fine — has been declared AWOL. The punishment for being away without leave can include confinement in the brig, forfeiture of pay or dishonorable discharge and it is largely based on how long they were away and whether they were apprehended or returned on their own. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.

King, 23, has not been declared a deserter, which is a far more serious offense. Often the military waits for a period of time to see if a service member returns, but that is very uncertain in this case. Desertion can result in imprisonment of as much as three years, and — in times of war — can carry the death penalty.

Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon spokeswoman, told reporters on Thursday that King was not escorted all the way to the gate because he was not in custody and there was no anticipation that he would not get on the plane to go home.

Military personnel escorted him to the passport control area and were not allowed to go farther than that. Singh said he confirmed to the U.S. military that he was near the gate. King knew he was returning to Texas to face likely discharge.

Asked if King is alive, Singh said the U.S. does not know his health condition.

She said it is “not our assessment” that King represents a security threat or liability, when asked if he had intelligence that North Korea would want. She added that the department has no indication that King’s decision to run into North Korea was pre-planned or organized with Pyongyang.

Asked whether the U.S. feared that King could be mistreated or tortured by the North, Kirby responded that North Korea is a “brutal regime" but that the U.S. is still not in position to confirm how he is being treated.

Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, was seized by North Korean authorities from a tour group in January 2016 and convicted of trying to steal a propaganda poster and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. He served 17 months before being returned to the U.S. in a vegetative state.

While not providing a clear reason for Warmbier’s brain damage, North Korea denied accusations by Warmbier’s family that he was tortured and insisted it had provided him medical care with “all sincerity.”

The U.S. and North Korea, which fought during the 1950-53 Korean War, are still technically at war since that conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty, and have no diplomatic ties. Sweden provided consular services for Americans in past cases, but Swedish diplomatic staff reportedly haven’t returned since North Korea ordered foreigners to leave the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. can also reach North Korea via a hotline at the U.S.-led U.N. Command in Panmunjom — known as the “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-communication-hotline-b87a762b92361491dacbed8d22f56641">pink phone</a>."

The State Department confirmed on Wednesday it has reached out to officials in South Korea and Sweden for help reaching the North Koreans. Jeon Ha-kyu, a spokesperson of South Korea’s Defense Ministry, said Thursday his ministry is sharing information with the American-led U.N. Command in South Korea, without elaborating.

Meanwhile, the North's defense minister, Kang Sun Nam, issued a statement in state media that called a recent U.S. submarine deployment "the most undisguised and direct nuclear threat” to North Korea. He warned the deployment may be one of the situations foreseen in a new law that authorized the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in a broad range of cases.

“The U.S. military side should realize that its nuclear assets have entered extremely dangerous waters,” Kang said.

Some experts still doubt North Korea could use such arms first in the face of superior U.S. and South Korean forces. South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Friday described the deployment of the USS Kentucky and nuclear contingency planning meetings between Washington and Seoul as “defensive response measures” to counter the growing North Korean nuclear threat.

The ministry said in a statement it “strongly warns” that any nuclear attack by the North on the allies would face an “immediate, overwhelming and decisive response … that would bring an end to the North Korean regime.”

Kentucky's deployment, which happened on the day of King's border crossing, was part of U.S. steps to boost its security commitment to the North's rival, South Korea. North Korea later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-missiles-us-nuclear-submarine-9a915fab65631ad2094f78e0d1d942cf">test-fired two missiles</a>.

The tensions could complicate efforts to free King.

“North Korea is not going to ‘catch and release’ a border-crosser. ... However, the Kim regime has little incentive to hold an American citizen very long, as doing so can entail liabilities,” said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul.

“For Pyongyang, it makes sense to find a way of extracting some compensation and then expel an American for unauthorized entry into the country before an isolated incident escalates in ways that risk North Korean diplomatic and financial interests,” he said.

Other experts say North Korea won’t likely easily return King as he is a soldier who apparently voluntarily fled to North Korea, though many previous American civilian detainees were released after the United States sent high-profile missions to Pyongyang to secure their freedom.

North Korea has previously held&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-past-border-entries-3b2e36d7cd162f8320768a049c50a361">a number of Americans</a>&nbsp;who were arrested for anti-state, espionage and other charges. But no other Americans were known to be detained since North Korea expelled American Bruce Byron Lowrance in 2018. During the Cold War, a small number of U.S. soldiers who fled to North Korea later appeared in North Korean propaganda films.

The motive for King's border crossing is unknown. King’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-border-fe5da15f52122af9acc45412fe391465">family members</a>&nbsp;said the soldier may have felt overwhelmed by the legal trouble in South Korea, which could lead to a discharge from the military.

King, who was serving in South Korea as a cavalry scout with the 1st Armored Division, was released earlier this month after 47 days of hard labor in the prison camp. In February, a Seoul court fined him 5 million won ($3,950) after convicting him of assaulting someone and damaging a police vehicle, according to a transcript of the verdict obtained by The Associated Press. The ruling said King had also been accused of punching a man at a Seoul nightclub, though the court dismissed that charge because the victim didn’t want King to be punished.

Kim reported from Seoul, South Korea. Associated Press writers Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee in Washington; Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin; and Melissa Winder in Kenosha, Wisconsin, contributed to this report.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday expressed deep concern about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week as North Korean officials have yet to respond to U.S. requests for basic information about the AWOL soldier.The history of rough treatment of Americans detained by North Koreans — including the 2017 death of a 22-year-old student after he was flown home in a vegetative state after 17 months in captivity — is top of mind as U.S. officials seek answers about Pvt. Travis King.“This is not a country that is known for humane treatment of Americans or actually anybody else for that matter,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. “We don't know where he is. We don’t know the conditions in which he’s living right now. And it’s the not knowing that is deeply concerning to us and we’re trying as best we can to get as much information as we can about him.”Without mentioning the soldier, North Korea's defense minister issued a veiled threat Thursday, suggesting the docking of a nuclear-armed U.S. submarine in South Korea could be grounds for a nuclear attack by the North. North Korea has used such rhetoric before, but the latest threat could signal just how strained ties are right now.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-border-fe5da15f52122af9acc45412fe391465">King</a>, who was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault, ran into North Korea while on a civilian tour of the border village of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-dmz-panmunjom-7eb66dceeb1b9f10a50f76feadef69be">Panmunjom</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday. He is the first known American held in North Korea in nearly five years.According to a U.S. official, King — who chose to serve his time at a labor camp rather than pay the nearly $4,000 fine — has been declared AWOL. The punishment for being away without leave can include confinement in the brig, forfeiture of pay or dishonorable discharge and it is largely based on how long they were away and whether they were apprehended or returned on their own. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.King, 23, has not been declared a deserter, which is a far more serious offense. Often the military waits for a period of time to see if a service member returns, but that is very uncertain in this case. Desertion can result in imprisonment of as much as three years, and — in times of war — can carry the death penalty.Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon spokeswoman, told reporters on Thursday that King was not escorted all the way to the gate because he was not in custody and there was no anticipation that he would not get on the plane to go home.Military personnel escorted him to the passport control area and were not allowed to go farther than that. Singh said he confirmed to the U.S. military that he was near the gate. King knew he was returning to Texas to face likely discharge.Asked if King is alive, Singh said the U.S. does not know his health condition.She said it is “not our assessment” that King represents a security threat or liability, when asked if he had intelligence that North Korea would want. She added that the department has no indication that King’s decision to run into North Korea was pre-planned or organized with Pyongyang.Asked whether the U.S. feared that King could be mistreated or tortured by the North, Kirby responded that North Korea is a “brutal regime" but that the U.S. is still not in position to confirm how he is being treated.Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, was seized by North Korean authorities from a tour group in January 2016 and convicted of trying to steal a propaganda poster and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. He served 17 months before being returned to the U.S. in a vegetative state.While not providing a clear reason for Warmbier’s brain damage, North Korea denied accusations by Warmbier’s family that he was tortured and insisted it had provided him medical care with “all sincerity.”The U.S. and North Korea, which fought during the 1950-53 Korean War, are still technically at war since that conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty, and have no diplomatic ties. Sweden provided consular services for Americans in past cases, but Swedish diplomatic staff reportedly haven’t returned since North Korea ordered foreigners to leave the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.S. can also reach North Korea via a hotline at the U.S.-led U.N. Command in Panmunjom — known as the “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-communication-hotline-b87a762b92361491dacbed8d22f56641">pink phone</a>."The State Department confirmed on Wednesday it has reached out to officials in South Korea and Sweden for help reaching the North Koreans. Jeon Ha-kyu, a spokesperson of South Korea’s Defense Ministry, said Thursday his ministry is sharing information with the American-led U.N. Command in South Korea, without elaborating.Meanwhile, the North's defense minister, Kang Sun Nam, issued a statement in state media that called a recent U.S. submarine deployment "the most undisguised and direct nuclear threat” to North Korea. He warned the deployment may be one of the situations foreseen in a new law that authorized the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in a broad range of cases.“The U.S. military side should realize that its nuclear assets have entered extremely dangerous waters,” Kang said.Some experts still doubt North Korea could use such arms first in the face of superior U.S. and South Korean forces. South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Friday described the deployment of the USS Kentucky and nuclear contingency planning meetings between Washington and Seoul as “defensive response measures” to counter the growing North Korean nuclear threat.The ministry said in a statement it “strongly warns” that any nuclear attack by the North on the allies would face an “immediate, overwhelming and decisive response … that would bring an end to the North Korean regime.”Kentucky's deployment, which happened on the day of King's border crossing, was part of U.S. steps to boost its security commitment to the North's rival, South Korea. North Korea later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-missiles-us-nuclear-submarine-9a915fab65631ad2094f78e0d1d942cf">test-fired two missiles</a>.The tensions could complicate efforts to free King.“North Korea is not going to ‘catch and release’ a border-crosser. ... However, the Kim regime has little incentive to hold an American citizen very long, as doing so can entail liabilities,” said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul.“For Pyongyang, it makes sense to find a way of extracting some compensation and then expel an American for unauthorized entry into the country before an isolated incident escalates in ways that risk North Korean diplomatic and financial interests,” he said.Other experts say North Korea won’t likely easily return King as he is a soldier who apparently voluntarily fled to North Korea, though many previous American civilian detainees were released after the United States sent high-profile missions to Pyongyang to secure their freedom.North Korea has previously held&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-past-border-entries-3b2e36d7cd162f8320768a049c50a361">a number of Americans</a>&nbsp;who were arrested for anti-state, espionage and other charges. But no other Americans were known to be detained since North Korea expelled American Bruce Byron Lowrance in 2018. During the Cold War, a small number of U.S. soldiers who fled to North Korea later appeared in North Korean propaganda films.The motive for King's border crossing is unknown. King’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-us-soldier-travis-king-border-fe5da15f52122af9acc45412fe391465">family members</a>&nbsp;said the soldier may have felt overwhelmed by the legal trouble in South Korea, which could lead to a discharge from the military.King, who was serving in South Korea as a cavalry scout with the 1st Armored Division, was released earlier this month after 47 days of hard labor in the prison camp. In February, a Seoul court fined him 5 million won ($3,950) after convicting him of assaulting someone and damaging a police vehicle, according to a transcript of the verdict obtained by The Associated Press. The ruling said King had also been accused of punching a man at a Seoul nightclub, though the court dismissed that charge because the victim didn’t want King to be punished.___Kim reported from Seoul, South Korea. Associated Press writers Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee in Washington; Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin; and Melissa Winder in Kenosha, Wisconsin, contributed to this report.

North Korea threatens nuclear retaliation over US displays of military force

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a 2021 homicide in southwest Kansas have made an arrest.

On a Sunday evening in March of 2021, police were dispatched to 1404 W. Fulton Street Apt. 4, in Garden City after report of a man shot in the head, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.

At the scene, police located&nbsp; 32-year-old Victor Cabrera and Finney County EMS transported him&nbsp; St. Catherine Hospital. He was later flown to Via Christi Hospital in Wichita where he died.

On July 19, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. 2nd Street in Garden City and arrested 39-year-old Alfonso Fajardo in connection to the killing.

 Fajardo is being held in Finney County Jail on requested charges of Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fajardo has previous convictions for aggravated battery and aggravated burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a 2021 homicide in southwest Kansas have made an arrest.On a Sunday evening in March of 2021, police were dispatched to 1404 W. Fulton Street Apt. 4, in Garden City after report of a man shot in the head, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.At the scene, police located&nbsp; 32-year-old Victor Cabrera and Finney County EMS transported him&nbsp; St. Catherine Hospital. He was later flown to Via Christi Hospital in Wichita where he died.On July 19, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. 2nd Street in Garden City and arrested 39-year-old Alfonso Fajardo in connection to the killing. Fajardo is being held in Finney County Jail on requested charges of Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fajardo has previous convictions for aggravated battery and aggravated burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.---

Kansas felon accused in 2021 SW Kansas murder

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged rape from 2007 have transferred a suspect captured at the U.S. Mexico border to Kansas to face charges.&nbsp;

Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked 41-year-old Roman Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records. He is expected to make a first appearance in court Thursday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office.

The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689866371606.png" alt="Vela photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Vela photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged rape from 2007 have transferred a suspect captured at the U.S. Mexico border to Kansas to face charges.&nbsp;Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, deputies booked 41-year-old Roman Vela into the Sedgwick County jail, according to online jail records. He is expected to make a first appearance in court Thursday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office.On April 28, the district attorney's office reported Vela&nbsp;was arrested at a border crossing between Mexico and Texas on an active Sedgwick County warrant&nbsp; for one count of rape. He was&nbsp; held in Webb County, Texas until the extradition to Kansas this week.The arrest was the culmination of an ongoing effort between the Department of State in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Mexico; HSI Kansas City, Mo., and the Sedgwick County DA's Office in Wichita.

Rape suspect captured at U.S. border crossing is in a Kansas jail 

Bond has been posted. Photo is unavailable.

Chasity Burnett, Domestic battery, Arrested 7/19

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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 </figure>Bond has been posted. Photo is unavailable.Chasity Burnett, Domestic battery, Arrested 7/19Recent 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 July 20

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating Tuesday's hoax threat&nbsp;at the Ford plant in Claycomo, 8121 E. Highway U.S. 69 made an arrest Wednesday morning, according to Clay County Sheriff Will Akin.

The suspect identified as 19-year-old  Zachariah A. Peterson of Independence has been charged with one count of making a terroristic threat, according to&nbsp;Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson.

Just before 5:30p.m. Tuesday, a call came into Ford’s safety and risk management team from a man who claimed to be armed with explosives, a rifle and a handgun. He said he was barricaded in the second floor bathroom in the paint area of the plant. Ford&nbsp; ceased all production and evacuated 2200 workers at the plant. They also canceled production for the night shift. The road in front of the Ford plant on 69 Highway was also closed. The man who called said he was an employee and was disgruntled. He gave a name that is not an actual employee of the paint area. He did name his supervisor, and that was the correct name. Law enforcement was not&nbsp; able to make contact with Tuesday evening. Police pinged his phone and believe the phone number that he used may be spoofed.

The Clay County Special Tactics and Response Team entered the plant to find the source of the threat. It is possible this is a swatting call, but deputies treated the threat as real. Clay County negotiators were on scene, as well, and were unable to make contact with anyone.

Law enforcement agencies finished searching the plant and did not locate anyone inside and have determined the threat was not credible.

Peterson is being held on a $150,000 bond in the Clay County Detention Center

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689811166107.png" alt="Peterson-photo Clay Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Peterson-photo Clay Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating Tuesday's hoax threat&nbsp;at the Ford plant in Claycomo, 8121 E. Highway U.S. 69 made an arrest Wednesday morning, according to Clay County Sheriff Will Akin.The suspect identified as 19-year-old Zachariah A. Peterson of Independence has been charged with one count of making a terroristic threat, according to&nbsp;Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson.Just before 5:30p.m. Tuesday, a call came into Ford’s safety and risk management team from a man who claimed to be armed with explosives, a rifle and a handgun. He said he was barricaded in the second floor bathroom in the paint area of the plant. Ford&nbsp; ceased all production and evacuated 2200 workers at the plant. They also canceled production for the night shift. The road in front of the Ford plant on 69 Highway was also closed. The man who called said he was an employee and was disgruntled. He gave a name that is not an actual employee of the paint area. He did name his supervisor, and that was the correct name. Law enforcement was not&nbsp; able to make contact with Tuesday evening. Police pinged his phone and believe the phone number that he used may be spoofed.The Clay County Special Tactics and Response Team entered the plant to find the source of the threat. It is possible this is a swatting call, but deputies treated the threat as real. Clay County negotiators were on scene, as well, and were unable to make contact with anyone.Law enforcement agencies finished searching the plant and did not locate anyone inside and have determined the threat was not credible.Peterson is being held on a $150,000 bond in the Clay County Detention Center

Teen charged for hoax threat that shut down KC-area Ford plant

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

Just before 10p.m. July 16, a&nbsp;Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop at 261st and U.S. 75 for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff&nbsp; Chris Wells.

During the stop, the deputy found illegal narcotics.

The deputy arrested a passenger in the vehicle, Dustin L. Galloway, 41, of Humboldt. He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and Interference with law enforcement.

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 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just before 10p.m. July 16, a&nbsp;Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop at 261st and U.S. 75 for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff&nbsp; Chris Wells.During the stop, the deputy found illegal narcotics.The deputy arrested a passenger in the vehicle, Dustin L. Galloway, 41, of Humboldt. He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and Interference with law enforcement.

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of attempting to sell meth

By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/04/05/kansas-lawmakers-debate-definition-of-female-and-male-for-county-jails/">Kansas Reflector</a>

WICHITA —&nbsp; An 82-year-old cancer patient and another woman have filed lawsuits against a Wichita hospital after accusations of rape and sexual assault while under hospital care.&nbsp;

The Hutton &amp; Hutton Law Firm filed its first civil lawsuit against Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., which operates the Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital, on July 10.

The first lawsuit alleges that a Sedgwick woman was raped while at the hospital on June 15 by 28-year-old Miguel Rodela. Rodela was arrested and charged with rape and two counts of attempted rape on June 21 in Sedgwick County District Court.

Rodela, dressed in a T-shirt and basketball shorts, followed an employee into the hospital after midnight and entered the patient’s room, according to details in the lawsuit.&nbsp;

According to the lawsuit, the patient woke up to find Rodela touching her. When a nurse interrupted Rodela after 20 minutes, he claimed to be a nursing student, and the nurse left Rodela alone in the room with the patient again.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686922520098.png" alt="Rodela remains jailed on a $250,000 bond- photo Sedgwick Co. Jail" />
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 </figure>By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/04/05/kansas-lawmakers-debate-definition-of-female-and-male-for-county-jails/">Kansas Reflector</a>WICHITA —&nbsp; An 82-year-old cancer patient and another woman have filed lawsuits against a Wichita hospital after accusations of rape and sexual assault while under hospital care.&nbsp;The Hutton &amp; Hutton Law Firm filed its first civil lawsuit against Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., which operates the Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital, on July 10.The first lawsuit alleges that a Sedgwick woman was raped while at the hospital on June 15 by 28-year-old Miguel Rodela. Rodela was arrested and charged with rape and two counts of attempted rape on June 21 in Sedgwick County District Court.Rodela, dressed in a T-shirt and basketball shorts, followed an employee into the hospital after midnight and entered the patient’s room, according to details in the lawsuit.&nbsp;According to the lawsuit, the patient woke up to find Rodela touching her. When a nurse interrupted Rodela after 20 minutes, he claimed to be a nursing student, and the nurse left Rodela alone in the room with the patient again.Rodela then left her room and sexually assaulted two other patients on the same night, telling hospital staff that he was alternatively a staff member or a family member to avoid suspicion, according to the case lawyers.&nbsp;“Mr. Rodela is a threat to society and needs to be dealt with accordingly, but he never could have done this in a hospital with appropriate security,” said Hutton &amp; Hutton attorney Blake Shuart in the first lawsuit announcement. “It was this hospital that let him in the door and into the patient rooms. It was the hospital which then allowed him to stay in the room and continue assaulting a patient while wearing a T-shirt and basketball shorts because he claimed to be a nursing student.”&nbsp;The lawsuit claims “medical negligence, ordinary negligence and premise liability” on the part of Ascension Via Christi, with the victim seeking an amount greater than $75,000.The lawsuit followed a one-day strike by unionized nurses at the hospital after Rodela’s arrest. The nurses said they had significant safety concerns and demanded more transparency and change from the hospital after patient and employee safety issues.&nbsp;The law firm announced a second lawsuit Monday, on behalf of a second victim, an 82-year-old cancer patient.According to the lawsuit, she woke up because a stranger was kissing her on the mouth. After a bed alarm was activated, a hospital staff member who checked on her found Rodela kneeling beside the bed with his hands under the blankets near her thighs.&nbsp;After telling the staffer that he was a “nurse tech,” he left the woman’s room and proceeded to his third attack of the night, according to the lawyers on the case.A certified nurse assistant found Rodela in the third patient’s room and asked him if he was a family member. After Rodela said he was a relative, the CNA asked Rodela to help adjust the patient’s body and left him with the patient after the adjustment was finished. Security later found Rodela on top of the patient, lifting up the patient’s shirt, the lawsuit alleges.&nbsp;Hutton &amp; Hutton lawyers said there might be more victims.&nbsp;“We believe video exists of Miguel Rodela on several different floors in the hospital, leaving us to wonder whether there are more victims who have not yet been identified,” said Andrew Hutton, the Hutton &amp; Hutton founding attorney.&nbsp;