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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man sentenced in death of caged, dismembered woman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

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

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

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

The victim went to another store employee who called police.

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

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

Police: Kan. teen employee foils alleged attempted kidnapping

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 accused of stealing jerseys meant for top NFL draft picks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission' in Ukraine 

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

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

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

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

Kansas dad jailed after child found drugs in backpack at school

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kansas offender accused of attempted murder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrongfully convicted Kansas man to get $7.5 million payment

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

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

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

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

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges involving children and drugs.On Tuesday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 1800 Block SW Burnett Road related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682504926247.png" alt="Everett-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Officers located marijuana, LSD, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Psilocybin, magic mushrooms), firearms and drug paraphernalia.As a result, police arrested 57-year-old Jeffery Everett and 37-year-old Jacqulyne Jones on requested charges of Contributing to child misconduct, Aggravated child endangerment, Possession of hallucinogenic drug and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kan. man with previous theft convictions accused of burglary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Authorities have not released details on his arrest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manhattan man in RCPD custody has died

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate two southwest Kansas drug suspects.

In February police arrested&nbsp;48-year-old Kelly Deremus and 31-year-old Shelby Deremus after a high-risk traffic stop.

Officers of the Garden City Police Department and the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force conducted the stop in the 3400 block of E. Spruce Street in Garden City, according to a media release.

Officers made contact with the couple as part of an ongoing investigation.&nbsp; Officers had prior knowledge that Kelly Deremus had an active warrant. 

After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Multiple narcotics were seized to include fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and counterfeit oxycodone pills. 

Officers arrested both at the scene. Due to the location and known criminal history of Kelly Deremus, Victor Ornelas Elementary School and Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center were placed on lockdown for a few minutes as a precaution.

Kelly Deremus was in custody on requested charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Stimulants, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ignition Interlock and the Finney County District Court warrant along with Fleeing and Eluding/Driving Under the Influence. Shelby Deremus was held on requested charges of Possession of Stimulants and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

If you have any information on the Deremus’ or their whereabouts, please contact the Finney County Sheriff’s Office directly at 620-272-3700 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 620-275-7807 or by texting tip411.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675979613263.png" alt="Kelly Deremus-photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Kelly Deremus-photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate two southwest Kansas drug suspects.In February police arrested&nbsp;48-year-old Kelly Deremus and 31-year-old Shelby Deremus after a high-risk traffic stop.Officers of the Garden City Police Department and the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force conducted the stop in the 3400 block of E. Spruce Street in Garden City, according to a media release.Officers made contact with the couple as part of an ongoing investigation.&nbsp; Officers had prior knowledge that Kelly Deremus had an active warrant. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675979545580.png" alt="Shelby Deremus-photo Finney Co ." />
 <figcaption>Shelby Deremus-photo Finney Co .</figcaption>
 </figure>After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Multiple narcotics were seized to include fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and counterfeit oxycodone pills. Officers arrested both at the scene. Due to the location and known criminal history of Kelly Deremus, Victor Ornelas Elementary School and Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center were placed on lockdown for a few minutes as a precaution.Kelly Deremus was in custody on requested charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Stimulants, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ignition Interlock and the Finney County District Court warrant along with Fleeing and Eluding/Driving Under the Influence. Shelby Deremus was held on requested charges of Possession of Stimulants and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.If you have any information on the Deremus’ or their whereabouts, please contact the Finney County Sheriff’s Office directly at 620-272-3700 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 620-275-7807 or by texting tip411.

Police ask for help to locate 2 SW Kansas drug suspects

JACKSON COUNTY —A man involved in a fatal head-on crash in Kansas is being held in the Jackson County Jail facing multiple allegations.

Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Avenger driven by&nbsp;Ayinde-Jriel James, 44, Fort Worth, Texas, was northbound on U.S. 75 two miles north of Holton at excess speeds.-

The driver began to pass numerous vehicles without sufficient clearance and struck a southbound 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Melinda J.&nbsp;Wareham, 74, Whiting. The vehicles collided head-on, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.

Wareham was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; 

The KHP arrested James on requested charges of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving, according to Morse.

North and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 were closed with traffic rerouted until after 2:30p.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682614177066.png" alt="James-photo Jackson" />
 <figcaption>James-photo Jackson</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —A man involved in a fatal head-on crash in Kansas is being held in the Jackson County Jail facing multiple allegations.Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Dodge Avenger driven by&nbsp;Ayinde-Jriel James, 44, Fort Worth, Texas, was northbound on U.S. 75 two miles north of Holton at excess speeds.-<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682537465769.png" alt="Traffic backed up after the crash -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Traffic backed up after the crash -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver began to pass numerous vehicles without sufficient clearance and struck a southbound 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Melinda J.&nbsp;Wareham, 74, Whiting. The vehicles collided head-on, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.Wareham was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Frontier Forensics.&nbsp; The KHP arrested James on requested charges of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving, according to Morse.North and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 were closed with traffic rerouted until after 2:30p.m.

Driver accused of DUI in head-on crash that killed Kan. woman

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance and continue working to locate a suspect.&nbsp;

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

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community’s assistance in locating Tanner J. Thompson, 27, of Topeka. Thompson has an active felony warrant for his arrest and is facing additional charges from Tuesday's domestic disturbance incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office (785)251-2200 immediately.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682456740394.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance and continue working to locate a suspect.&nbsp;Just before 11a.m. Tuesday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 3800 block of SE Croco Road for a domestic disturbance, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.At the residence, deputies discovered a woman and an infant victim. Both were transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682456316629.png" alt="Thompson-photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>At 1:15pm, law enforcement officers attempted to make contact with a male suspect, who was believed to still be inside the residence. Southbound SE Croco Road was shut down to one lane of travel during that time period. At 2pm, officers entered and cleared the residence. No person was located inside the residence.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community’s assistance in locating Tanner J. Thompson, 27, of Topeka. Thompson has an active felony warrant for his arrest and is facing additional charges from Tuesday's domestic disturbance incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office (785)251-2200 immediately.

Search continues for Kan. man who injured woman, infant

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a possible road-rage shooting and have made an arrest.

Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police responded to 87th Street and Lackman on the report of someone in a vehicle shooting towards at least one other vehicle, according to a statement from Lenexa Police.

As officers were on the scene speaking to the victim, who was not injured and did not know the suspect, the suspect vehicle, a black Dodge Charger, was seen driving in the area. 

Officers tried to stop the Charger however it fled west on 87th Street and onto northbound I-435 highway. 

Lenexa officers pursued this vehicle into Kansas before losing sight of it on eastbound Interstate 70 near Interstate 635 highway.&nbsp; Officers requested assistance from other police agencies as they pursued the suspect vehicle across jurisdictions, and those agencies were responding to assist.

Just after 3p.m.&nbsp; Wednesday, Lenexa detectives attempted to contact an adult male suspect in the 8900 block of Allman as part of this investigation.

 The suspect ran but was captured a short time later. A firearm was recovered, and the black Dodge Charger was located. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is being held in the Johnson County Adult Detention Center to await charges.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a possible road-rage shooting and have made an arrest.Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police responded to 87th Street and Lackman on the report of someone in a vehicle shooting towards at least one other vehicle, according to a statement from Lenexa Police.As officers were on the scene speaking to the victim, who was not injured and did not know the suspect, the suspect vehicle, a black Dodge Charger, was seen driving in the area. Officers tried to stop the Charger however it fled west on 87th Street and onto northbound I-435 highway. Lenexa officers pursued this vehicle into Kansas before losing sight of it on eastbound Interstate 70 near Interstate 635 highway.&nbsp; Officers requested assistance from other police agencies as they pursued the suspect vehicle across jurisdictions, and those agencies were responding to assist.Just after 3p.m.&nbsp; Wednesday, Lenexa detectives attempted to contact an adult male suspect in the 8900 block of Allman as part of this investigation. The suspect ran but was captured a short time later. A firearm was recovered, and the black Dodge Charger was located. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is being held in the Johnson County Adult Detention Center to await charges.

Suspect in reported Kansas road rage shooting captured

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating damage at the historical society and have made an arrest.

Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass at the Riley County Historical Society Museum, 2309 Claflin Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The museum reported a known male suspect entered the museum by breaking a window and additional items inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,980. 

Police arrested 34-year-old Arthur Mickey Jr. of Ogden on a probable cause offenses of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. Mickey Jr. remains jailed on $3,000 bond.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating damage at the historical society and have made an arrest.Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass at the Riley County Historical Society Museum, 2309 Claflin Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The museum reported a known male suspect entered the museum by breaking a window and additional items inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,980. Police arrested 34-year-old Arthur Mickey Jr. of Ogden on a probable cause offenses of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. Mickey Jr. remains jailed on $3,000 bond.

Suspect jailed for alleged damage at historical society museum

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new allegations.

On Tuesday, police arrested 53-year-old David W. Chapman of Lancaster on a District Court warrant for violation of a protective order and District and Municipal Court warrants failure to appear in court, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Chapman has previous convictions for aggravated criminal sodomy involving a child under the age of 14, perjury and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. He has been a registered offender since 2013.

In November, police arrested Chapman for alleged failure to appear. In January and&nbsp; April of 2022, he was in custody for alleged bond violations, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682516639495.png" alt="Chapman-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Chapman-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new allegations.On Tuesday, police arrested 53-year-old David W. Chapman of Lancaster on a District Court warrant for violation of a protective order and District and Municipal Court warrants failure to appear in court, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Chapman has previous convictions for aggravated criminal sodomy involving a child under the age of 14, perjury and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. He has been a registered offender since 2013.In November, police arrested Chapman for alleged failure to appear. In January and&nbsp; April of 2022, he was in custody for alleged bond violations, according to online jail records.

Kansas sex offender jailed on new allegations

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

LAS
 VEGAS — The words “impressive” and “awesome” were common refrains 
from a group of entertainment reporters who were among the first to see 
the upcoming DC superhero movie “The Flash.”

Warner Bros. screened
 the film for the first time at CinemaCon Tuesday for theater owners, 
exhibitors and reporters attending the annual trade show and industry 
conference.

Reviews are embargoed until a later date – the film, 
the studio said, is not completely finished – but viewers were able to 
post reactions on social media as soon as the credits rolled.

Brian
 Welk of Indiewire wrote that “it played very well,” pointing out that 
there were more than a few screams and gasps in the packed theater.

Film
 critic Jordan Hoffman tweeted that it was, “far more madcap than I 
expected. Really nailed what reading a 5-issue crossover comic book is 
like. Tons of Ezra Miller being zany and time paradox stuff. Nerds will 
lose their minds at the ending.”

“The Playlist’s” Greg Ellwood 
wrote that it was “very good” and that Miller was “great,” while Scott 
Mantz went a step further declaring that it’s “one of the very best DC 
movies, a perfect blend of action, heart &amp; humor.”

Erik Davis,
 of Fandango, wrote on Twitter that it is “tremendous" and that it is 
“without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer.
 Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY
 nerdy details.”

Jason Guerrasio, of Business Insider, had a more 
tempered reaction, writing that it is “def not the best superhero movie 
ever made ... but it’s an impressive DC movie with lots of emotion and 
loads of surprises.”

“The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti, is 
one of the studio’s biggest films of the year. In the film, Barry Allen 
uses his superpowers to go back in time in an attempt to change the past
 and save his parents. But things go awry and he finds himself stuck in a
 very different reality where Michael Shannon's General Zod is back and 
Batman is not the Batman he knows (Ben Affleck's version). Widely 
available trailers have already revealed that the new Batman he 
encounters is Michael Keaton's version.

After the box office 
disappointment of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” earlier this year, the hope
 is that “The Flash,” which reportedly carries a $200 million budget, 
will reach blockbuster heights when it opens in theaters on June 16.

The long-planned standalone about The Flash/Barry Allen has also been the subject of much discussion because of its star <a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-indictments-ezra-miller-theft-6a077b5f5b65ad58a3909266cfafc7a1">Ezra Miller</a>, who made headlines last year for a string of arrests and erratic behavior.

Miller
 was arrested twice last year in Hawaii, for disorderly conduct and 
harassment at a karaoke bar and then for second-degree assault. The 
parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes, a Native American activist, 
last year filed a protection order against Miller, accusing the actor of
 grooming their child and other inappropriate behavior with her as a 
minor from the age of 12. Tokata Iron Eyes has disputed that.

Miller, who identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them pronouns, said last year that they were <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ezra+miller+apnews&amp;rlz=1C1EJFC_enUS874US874&amp;oq=ezra+miller+&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j0i433i512j69i57j46i433i512j69i61j69i60l2.2186j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">seeking mental health treatment</a>.

The
 development of a standalone Flash movie has been in the works for 
almost 10 years. In one plan, announced at Comic Con in 2014, an Ezra 
Miller Flash movie would have hit theaters in 2018. Muschietti wouldn’t 
even be attached to direct until 2019.

Warner Bros. has, 
throughout Miller’s personal troubles and the shelving of “Batgirl,” 
remained steadfast in its plans to release the “The Flash.”

And though <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=james+gunn+apnews&amp;rlz=1C1EJFC_enUS874US874&amp;oq=james+gunn+apnews&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0i512j0i395i512j69i60l3.3555j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">plans are already underway for a new future for DC Studios</a>,
 “The Flash” has been one that the new regime of James Gunn and Peter 
Safran have seemed particularly excited about. Gunn said it was, “One of
 the best superhero films I’ve ever seen.” And Warner Bros. Discovery 
president and CEO David Zaslav even boasted that Tom Cruise saw and 
loved the film so much that he called Muschietti himself to congratulate
 him.

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film WriterLAS
 VEGAS — The words “impressive” and “awesome” were common refrains 
from a group of entertainment reporters who were among the first to see 
the upcoming DC superhero movie “The Flash.”Warner Bros. screened
 the film for the first time at CinemaCon Tuesday for theater owners, 
exhibitors and reporters attending the annual trade show and industry 
conference.Reviews are embargoed until a later date – the film, 
the studio said, is not completely finished – but viewers were able to 
post reactions on social media as soon as the credits rolled.Brian
 Welk of Indiewire wrote that “it played very well,” pointing out that 
there were more than a few screams and gasps in the packed theater.Film
 critic Jordan Hoffman tweeted that it was, “far more madcap than I 
expected. Really nailed what reading a 5-issue crossover comic book is 
like. Tons of Ezra Miller being zany and time paradox stuff. Nerds will 
lose their minds at the ending.”“The Playlist’s” Greg Ellwood 
wrote that it was “very good” and that Miller was “great,” while Scott 
Mantz went a step further declaring that it’s “one of the very best DC 
movies, a perfect blend of action, heart &amp; humor.”Erik Davis,
 of Fandango, wrote on Twitter that it is “tremendous" and that it is 
“without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer.
 Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY
 nerdy details.”Jason Guerrasio, of Business Insider, had a more 
tempered reaction, writing that it is “def not the best superhero movie 
ever made ... but it’s an impressive DC movie with lots of emotion and 
loads of surprises.”“The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti, is 
one of the studio’s biggest films of the year. In the film, Barry Allen 
uses his superpowers to go back in time in an attempt to change the past
 and save his parents. But things go awry and he finds himself stuck in a
 very different reality where Michael Shannon's General Zod is back and 
Batman is not the Batman he knows (Ben Affleck's version). Widely 
available trailers have already revealed that the new Batman he 
encounters is Michael Keaton's version.After the box office 
disappointment of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” earlier this year, the hope
 is that “The Flash,” which reportedly carries a $200 million budget, 
will reach blockbuster heights when it opens in theaters on June 16.The long-planned standalone about The Flash/Barry Allen has also been the subject of much discussion because of its star <a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-indictments-ezra-miller-theft-6a077b5f5b65ad58a3909266cfafc7a1">Ezra Miller</a>, who made headlines last year for a string of arrests and erratic behavior.Miller
 was arrested twice last year in Hawaii, for disorderly conduct and 
harassment at a karaoke bar and then for second-degree assault. The 
parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes, a Native American activist, 
last year filed a protection order against Miller, accusing the actor of
 grooming their child and other inappropriate behavior with her as a 
minor from the age of 12. Tokata Iron Eyes has disputed that.Miller, who identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them pronouns, said last year that they were <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ezra+miller+apnews&amp;rlz=1C1EJFC_enUS874US874&amp;oq=ezra+miller+&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j0i433i512j69i57j46i433i512j69i61j69i60l2.2186j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">seeking mental health treatment</a>.The
 development of a standalone Flash movie has been in the works for 
almost 10 years. In one plan, announced at Comic Con in 2014, an Ezra 
Miller Flash movie would have hit theaters in 2018. Muschietti wouldn’t 
even be attached to direct until 2019.Warner Bros. has, 
throughout Miller’s personal troubles and the shelving of “Batgirl,” 
remained steadfast in its plans to release the “The Flash.”And though <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=james+gunn+apnews&amp;rlz=1C1EJFC_enUS874US874&amp;oq=james+gunn+apnews&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0i512j0i395i512j69i60l3.3555j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">plans are already underway for a new future for DC Studios</a>,
 “The Flash” has been one that the new regime of James Gunn and Peter 
Safran have seemed particularly excited about. Gunn said it was, “One of
 the best superhero films I’ve ever seen.” And Warner Bros. Discovery 
president and CEO David Zaslav even boasted that Tom Cruise saw and 
loved the film so much that he called Muschietti himself to congratulate
 him.

First reactions to DC's ‘The Flash,’ starring Ezra Miller

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred in at Advance America in in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

Just before 4:30 p.m. on April 13, police responded to a strong-arm robbery call at Advance America, 4100 East Harry in Wichita. A 911 caller reported that an unknown suspect entered the business, gave a note to the teller demanding money, and left the building with cash. 

Surveillance video captured the suspect, and now Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying him.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or any crime in Sedgwick County is eligible to receive a reward by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 316-267-2111 or online at www.stopcrime316.com. Tipsters are always anonymous – Crime Stoppers will never ask someone to identify themselves. If your information leads to an arrest in a felony case, you could be eligible to receive up to $2,500.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682092163735.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred in at Advance America in in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qcoA4DkleiY?start=49" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Just before 4:30 p.m. on April 13, police responded to a strong-arm robbery call at Advance America, 4100 East Harry in Wichita. A 911 caller reported that an unknown suspect entered the business, gave a note to the teller demanding money, and left the building with cash. Surveillance video captured the suspect, and now Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying him.Anyone with information regarding this crime or any crime in Sedgwick County is eligible to receive a reward by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 316-267-2111 or online at www.stopcrime316.com. Tipsters are always anonymous – Crime Stoppers will never ask someone to identify themselves. If your information leads to an arrest in a felony case, you could be eligible to receive up to $2,500.

🎥Police ask for help to ID suspect in Kan. pay day loan robbery

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682456740394.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of the investigation Tuesday-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.&nbsp;Just before 11a.m. Tuesday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 3800 block of SE Croco Road for a domestic disturbance, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.At the residence, deputies discovered a woman and an infant victim. Both were transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682456316629.png" alt="Thompson-photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>At 1:15pm, law enforcement officers attempted to make contact with a male suspect, who was believed to still be inside the residence. Southbound SE Croco Road was shut down to one lane of travel during that time period. At 2pm, officers entered and cleared the residence. No person was located inside the residence.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community’s assistance in locating Tanner J. Thompson, 27, of Topeka. Thompson has an active felony warrant for his arrest and is facing additional charges from Tuesday's domestic disturbance incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office (785)251-2200 immediately.

Search underway for Kansas man who injured woman, infant 

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple requested charges after a standoff in Douglas County.

On April 23, police stopped a vehicle in the 100 Bock of North Michigan Street in Lawrence, according to a social media report.

The 32-year-old suspect, a passenger in the vehicle, has frequently been armed in the past and has caused several significant injuries to officers during arrests, was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. He refused to get out of the vehicle.

Officers limited the threat to the public by ensuring the car could not be mobilized, utilizing the armored rescue vehicle and stop sticks under the tires. Officers attempted to use de-escalation techniques to talk the subject out of the car for almost an hour.

After deploying OC gas into the car, an arrest team converged on the car and forcibly removed the suspect, taking him into custody without further incident. The suspect was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility on the warrants as well as new requested charges related to this incident.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682354394598.png" alt="Photo Lawrence Police" />
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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple requested charges after a standoff in Douglas County.On April 23, police stopped a vehicle in the 100 Bock of North Michigan Street in Lawrence, according to a social media report.The 32-year-old suspect, a passenger in the vehicle, has frequently been armed in the past and has caused several significant injuries to officers during arrests, was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. He refused to get out of the vehicle.Officers limited the threat to the public by ensuring the car could not be mobilized, utilizing the armored rescue vehicle and stop sticks under the tires. Officers attempted to use de-escalation techniques to talk the subject out of the car for almost an hour.After deploying OC gas into the car, an arrest team converged on the car and forcibly removed the suspect, taking him into custody without further incident. The suspect was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility on the warrants as well as new requested charges related to this incident.Officers limited the threat to the public by ensuring the car could not be mobilized, utilizing the armored rescue vehicle and stop sticks under the tires. Officers attempted to use de-escalation techniques to talk the subject out of the car for almost an hour.

Police use pepper spray to end standoff with wanted Kan. suspect

STEVENS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged child abuse in Stevens County.

On Monday, police reported officers were dispatched April 17 to a home in the 700 Block of South Harrison Street in Hugoton to check on the welfare of a child, according to a media release.

Officers found a 3-year-old boy with visible signs of abuse. Investigators also learned that on more than one occasion, the child had been left alone at the home for long periods of time.

Investigators removed the child from the home and placed him into&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;protective custody. Officers arrested 19-year-0ld Chandra Clark of Hugoton on a requested charge of child abuse and aggravated endangering a child. They also arrested 20-year-old Garrette Hinds on a requested charge of aggravated endangering a child.&nbsp;

The case has been forward to the Stevens County Attorney.

STEVENS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged child abuse in Stevens County.On Monday, police reported officers were dispatched April 17 to a home in the 700 Block of South Harrison Street in Hugoton to check on the welfare of a child, according to a media release.Officers found a 3-year-old boy with visible signs of abuse. Investigators also learned that on more than one occasion, the child had been left alone at the home for long periods of time.Investigators removed the child from the home and placed him into&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;protective custody. Officers arrested 19-year-0ld Chandra Clark of Hugoton on a requested charge of child abuse and aggravated endangering a child. They also arrested 20-year-old Garrette Hinds on a requested charge of aggravated endangering a child.&nbsp;The case has been forward to the Stevens County Attorney.

Child removed from SW Kan. home, 2 arrested for alleged abuse

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A former respiratory therapist has pleaded guilty in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago.

Jennifer Hall, 42, initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty instead Friday to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of 75-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-franco-missouri-f12909fae1c25aa5b5f6d2ff70f2aec3">Fern Franco</a>&nbsp;and 37-year-old David Wesley Harper, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/article274609711.html">reported.</a>&nbsp;She also pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault.

Franco and Harper were among nine patients who died at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe over several months in 2002 in what charging documents describe as “medically suspicious” events.

From December 2001, when Hall started working at the hospital, until she was placed on administrative leave the following May, there also were 18 cardiac arrests or “Code Blue” events, up from an average of one a year before then.

The case was revived after an analysis of Franco’s tissue samples found morphine and a powerful muscle relaxant used in anesthesia in her system. Neither drug was prescribed or ordered for her by her doctors, investigators said.

Some staff at the hospital believed Hall was responsible because of her proximity to the stricken patients, her access to deadly pharmaceuticals, and because she notified staff of every patient’s cardiac emergency, according to court documents.

Hall had previously denied any involvement in the deaths.

Families of patients who died during Hall’s employment later sued the hospital.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652474493585.png" alt="U.S. Marshals arrested Hall in Kansas on May 12, 2022 -photo Johnson Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>U.S. Marshals arrested Hall in Kansas on May 12, 2022 -photo Johnson Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A former respiratory therapist has pleaded guilty in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago.Jennifer Hall, 42, initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty instead Friday to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of 75-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-franco-missouri-f12909fae1c25aa5b5f6d2ff70f2aec3">Fern Franco</a>&nbsp;and 37-year-old David Wesley Harper, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/article274609711.html">reported.</a>&nbsp;She also pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault.Franco and Harper were among nine patients who died at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe over several months in 2002 in what charging documents describe as “medically suspicious” events.From December 2001, when Hall started working at the hospital, until she was placed on administrative leave the following May, there also were 18 cardiac arrests or “Code Blue” events, up from an average of one a year before then.The case was revived after an analysis of Franco’s tissue samples found morphine and a powerful muscle relaxant used in anesthesia in her system. Neither drug was prescribed or ordered for her by her doctors, investigators said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652204964045.png" alt="Photo Livingston Co. Missouri Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Livingston Co. Missouri Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Some staff at the hospital believed Hall was responsible because of her proximity to the stricken patients, her access to deadly pharmaceuticals, and because she notified staff of every patient’s cardiac emergency, according to court documents.Hall had previously denied any involvement in the deaths.Families of patients who died during Hall’s employment later sued the hospital.