SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a Kansas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop is going to prison.

On Tuesday, Judge Christopher Magana sentenced 22-year-old Nevaeh Thompson of Wichita, to 45 months in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. She will also serve 36 months of post-release supervision. In May, Thompson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a Kansas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop will learn her sentence Tuesday.

Judge Christopher Magana is scheduled to sentence Nevaeh Thompson, 22, Wichita, for&nbsp;aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

At approximately 3:00 a.m. March 2, a Sedgwick County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln and Rock Road.&nbsp; The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Thompson. During the stop, Thompson informed the deputy that she might have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Before she could be taken into custody, Thompson quickly jumped back into her vehicle in an attempt to flee.

The deputy followed her into the vehicle, trying to prevent her escape. However, Thompson managed to shift the car into drive and sped away, dragging the deputy a short distance.

The deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident. Thompson’s vehicle was later found abandoned in the 7300 block of E. Indianapolis. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows Thompson running from the vehicle.&nbsp; Thompson was arrested five days after the incident.

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 <figcaption>-Thompson was arrested five days after the incident</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a Kansas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop is going to prison.On Tuesday, Judge Christopher Magana sentenced 22-year-old Nevaeh Thompson of Wichita, to 45 months in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. She will also serve 36 months of post-release supervision. In May, Thompson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.------------------SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a Kansas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop will learn her sentence Tuesday.Judge Christopher Magana is scheduled to sentence Nevaeh Thompson, 22, Wichita, for&nbsp;aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741371903644.png" alt="Thompson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Thompson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>At approximately 3:00 a.m. March 2, a Sedgwick County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln and Rock Road.&nbsp; The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Thompson. During the stop, Thompson informed the deputy that she might have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Before she could be taken into custody, Thompson quickly jumped back into her vehicle in an attempt to flee.The deputy followed her into the vehicle, trying to prevent her escape. However, Thompson managed to shift the car into drive and sped away, dragging the deputy a short distance.The deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident. Thompson’s vehicle was later found abandoned in the 7300 block of E. Indianapolis. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows Thompson running from the vehicle.&nbsp; Thompson was arrested five days after the incident.

Sentencing Day: Woman dragged Kan. deputy during traffic stop

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Adair Munk, Failure to appear, arrested 07/28

Alyssa Robinson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/28

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/2025/7/1753796820702.jpeg" alt="Malik Young, Arrest by LEO; Warrant arrest, arrested 07/28" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753796830181.jpeg" alt="Matthew Barnes, Unlawful discharge of firearm in city limits; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, arrested 07/28" />
 <figcaption>Matthew Barnes, Unlawful discharge of firearm in city limits; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, arrested 07/28</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Adair Munk, Failure to appear, arrested 07/28Alyssa Robinson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/28Recent 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 29

WYANDOTTE COUNTY—In honor of the sacrifice given by Deputy Elijah Ming, the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office and the Unified Government will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, July 30, at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Wyandotte County Courthouse (710 N 7th Street).

Parking will be available in lots 1, 2, 3, and E. Lots 1 and 2 are on the West side of Memorial Hall, and lots 3 and E are East of City Hall on both the North and South sides of the street. 

The Kansas City Kansas Fire Department will be assisting with transporting individuals who may be unable to walk long distances. We know the support from our community is strong and we hope to see you there to honor and remember Deputy Ming.

Just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, a woman called requesting that police accompany her as she moved out of a residence, due to concerns about her safety. She reported that when friends tried to assist her, a man threatened them with a firearm. At around 3:45 p.m., a deputy from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) arrived at the residence at 2627 S. 30th&nbsp;St.

Preliminary information indicates as they approached the front door, a male subject inside the house fired multiple rounds at the officers. Rounds struck 34-year-old Deputy Elijah Ming. The KCKPD officer was uninjured. Multiple law enforcement officers then responded to the scene.

As responding officers attempted to provide aid to Deputy Ming, gunfire was exchanged between the man, later identified as Shawn Harris, 38, of Kansas City, Kansas, and officers from the KCKPD and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Harris was shot during the exchange of gunfire while he barricaded in the home.

Deputy Ming was transported to the hospital. Despite lifesaving measures, he died of his injuries.

After a standoff, police arrested Harris. He faces a capital murder charge.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753612145888.png" alt="Deputy Elijah Ming. -courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Deputy Elijah Ming. -courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY—In honor of the sacrifice given by Deputy Elijah Ming, the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office and the Unified Government will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, July 30, at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Wyandotte County Courthouse (710 N 7th Street).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753785174264.jpeg" alt="Photo Wyandotte County Sheriff's office" />
 <figcaption>Photo Wyandotte County Sheriff's office</figcaption>
 </figure>Parking will be available in lots 1, 2, 3, and E. Lots 1 and 2 are on the West side of Memorial Hall, and lots 3 and E are East of City Hall on both the North and South sides of the street. The Kansas City Kansas Fire Department will be assisting with transporting individuals who may be unable to walk long distances. We know the support from our community is strong and we hope to see you there to honor and remember Deputy Ming.Just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, a woman called requesting that police accompany her as she moved out of a residence, due to concerns about her safety. She reported that when friends tried to assist her, a man threatened them with a firearm. At around 3:45 p.m., a deputy from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) arrived at the residence at 2627 S. 30th&nbsp;St.Preliminary information indicates as they approached the front door, a male subject inside the house fired multiple rounds at the officers. Rounds struck 34-year-old Deputy Elijah Ming. The KCKPD officer was uninjured. Multiple law enforcement officers then responded to the scene.As responding officers attempted to provide aid to Deputy Ming, gunfire was exchanged between the man, later identified as Shawn Harris, 38, of Kansas City, Kansas, and officers from the KCKPD and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Harris was shot during the exchange of gunfire while he barricaded in the home.Deputy Ming was transported to the hospital. Despite lifesaving measures, he died of his injuries.After a standoff, police arrested Harris. He faces a capital murder charge.

Candlelight vigil for fallen Kansas sheriff's deputy

KANSAS CITY — Law enforcement continue their effort to stop the large gatherings that bring violent activity in areas of Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri.

On social media, the Kansas City, Missouri police department reported they put a stop to last weekends gathering, arresting participants and spectators. Police arrested 17, gave 29 citations and towed 15 vehicles invluding ATV during last weekends Entertainment District enforcement.

"Kansas City is not a destination for anyone still trying to street race or participate in sideshows."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY — Law enforcement continue their effort to stop the large gatherings that bring violent activity in areas of Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753785646690.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>On social media, the Kansas City, Missouri police department reported they put a stop to last weekends gathering, arresting participants and spectators. Police arrested 17, gave 29 citations and towed 15 vehicles invluding ATV during last weekends Entertainment District enforcement."Kansas City is not a destination for anyone still trying to street race or participate in sideshows."&nbsp;&nbsp;

KCPD makes more arrests for weekend sideshows

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on drug allegations.

On July 25, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant in 200 Block SE Klein Street in the Topeka area, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

While conducting the search warrant, officers located marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

As a result Anthony Smith, 41; Matthew Smith, 37, and Abagail Schmitter, 24, were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Anthony Smith was jailed on requested charges of Possession of hallucinogenic with intent to distribute, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute., Felony Interference, Drug Tax Violation,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transactions, Unlawful obtain of prescription drugs and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Abagail Schmitter was in custody on requested charges of Possession of hallucinogenic and Possession of drug paraphernalia

Matthew Smith was jailed on an Arrest Warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753721599441.png" alt="Anthony Smith-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Anthony Smith-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on drug allegations.On July 25, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant in 200 Block SE Klein Street in the Topeka area, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.While conducting the search warrant, officers located marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753721638991.png" alt="Schmitter photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Schmitter photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result Anthony Smith, 41; Matthew Smith, 37, and Abagail Schmitter, 24, were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.Anthony Smith was jailed on requested charges of Possession of hallucinogenic with intent to distribute, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute., Felony Interference, Drug Tax Violation,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transactions, Unlawful obtain of prescription drugs and Possession of drug paraphernalia.Abagail Schmitter was in custody on requested charges of Possession of hallucinogenic and Possession of drug paraphernaliaMatthew Smith was jailed on an Arrest Warrant.

Police: Suspect was selling drugs from Kansas home

Bernard Fritzson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/25

Curtis McDaniel, Probation violation, arrested 07/25

Tammy Voeghtly, Domestic battery, arrested 07/25

Trevor Biggers,&nbsp;Domestic battery, arrested 07/25

Keianna Boykin, Fraudulent insurance act, loss $25,000 or more, arrested 07/26

Charles Beltz III, Criminal trespass; Theft-all other, arrested 07/26

Shuree Bailey, Failure to appear; Failure to give information or render aid, arrested 07/26

Aylin Ardila Moran,&nbsp;Domestic battery, arrested 07/26

Deja Garcia, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 07/27

Samuel Felix, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 07/27

Isaiah Gooden, Possession of marijuana; Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/27

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;

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/2025/7/1753731076959.jpeg" alt="Denise Berrios, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/27" />
 <figcaption>Denise Berrios, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/27</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753731085958.jpeg" alt="Dedric Riser, Interference with LEO; Theft-all other, arrested 07/27" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753731098462.jpeg" alt="Devante Walker, Resisting arrest; Interference with LEO, obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Domestic battery, arrested 07/27" />
 <figcaption>Devante Walker, Resisting arrest; Interference with LEO, obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Domestic battery, arrested 07/27</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Bernard Fritzson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/25Curtis McDaniel, Probation violation, arrested 07/25Tammy Voeghtly, Domestic battery, arrested 07/25Trevor Biggers,&nbsp;Domestic battery, arrested 07/25Keianna Boykin, Fraudulent insurance act, loss $25,000 or more, arrested 07/26Charles Beltz III, Criminal trespass; Theft-all other, arrested 07/26Shuree Bailey, Failure to appear; Failure to give information or render aid, arrested 07/26Aylin Ardila Moran,&nbsp;Domestic battery, arrested 07/26Deja Garcia, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 07/27Samuel Felix, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 07/27Isaiah Gooden, Possession of marijuana; Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/27Recent 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;0

Geary County Booking Photos July 26-28

KANSAS CITY, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.

At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Harris was released from the hospital and arrested on requested charges of capital murder of a law enforcement officer. He was then booked into the Johnson County Jail. Harris is due to make his first court appearance in the case on Monday afternoon, according to online jail records.

Police negotiated with Harris over the phone until he surrendered and came out of the house, just after 5 p.m. He was taken into custody. EMS transported Harris to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753612145888.png" alt="-Deputy Elijah Ming -courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>-Deputy Elijah Ming -courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Harris was released from the hospital and arrested on requested charges of capital murder of a law enforcement officer. He was then booked into the Johnson County Jail. Harris is due to make his first court appearance in the case on Monday afternoon, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753708143287.png" alt="Harris has previous convictions for theft, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Johnson Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Harris has previous convictions for theft, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Johnson Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, a woman called requesting that police accompany her as she moved out of a residence, due to concerns about her safety. She reported that when friends tried to assist her, a man threatened them with a firearm. At around 3:45 p.m., a deputy from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) arrived at the residence at 2627 S. 30th&nbsp;St.Preliminary information indicates as they approached the front door, a male subject inside the house fired multiple rounds at the officers. Rounds struck 34-year-old Deputy Elijah Ming. The KCKPD officer was uninjured. Multiple law enforcement officers then responded to the scene.As responding officers attempted to provide aid to Deputy Ming, gunfire was exchanged between the man, later identified as Shawn Harris, 38, of Kansas City, Kansas, and officers from the KCKPD and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Harris was shot during the exchange of gunfire while he barricaded in the home.Deputy Ming was transported to the hospital. Despite lifesaving measures, he died of his injuries.Police negotiated with Harris over the phone until he surrendered and came out of the house, just after 5 p.m. He was taken into custody. EMS transported Harris to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries.&nbsp;

Suspect accused of killing Kan. deputy moved from hospital to jail

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

Just before noon July 19,&nbsp;a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Chevy Cruz for an alleged traffic infraction on U.S. 75 Highway near 110th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Justice Marie Scott, 25, of Grand Forks, South Dakota and Steven Dale Hawkins Jr., 25, of Walker, Texas were arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753299524364.png" alt="Hawkins photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Hawkins photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.Just before noon July 19,&nbsp;a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Chevy Cruz for an alleged traffic infraction on U.S. 75 Highway near 110th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753299499131.png" alt="Scott photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Scott photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure> Justice Marie Scott, 25, of Grand Forks, South Dakota and Steven Dale Hawkins Jr., 25, of Walker, Texas were arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Couple accused of cocaine possession during Kan. traffic stop

JACKSON COUNTY– Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations.

Just after 2p.m. July 22, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer for an alleged traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drug contraband.&nbsp; The driver, Billie Renee Chamberlin, 46, of Ottawa, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. &nbsp;Cale Len Pusch, 54, of Lecompton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and&nbsp; criminal use of weapons.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753299759778.png" alt="Chamberlin -photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Chamberlin -photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY– Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations.Just after 2p.m. July 22, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer for an alleged traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753299725930.png" alt="Pusch photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Pusch photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>The traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drug contraband.&nbsp; The driver, Billie Renee Chamberlin, 46, of Ottawa, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. &nbsp;Cale Len Pusch, 54, of Lecompton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and&nbsp; criminal use of weapons.

Kansas man accused of meth possession, weapons violation

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a deadly knife attack in Kansas City have identified the victim as 54-year-old Tyrone Bates,&nbsp;according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

Just after 3a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Admiral on a reported knife attack, according Gonzalez.

Upon arrival, responding officers were flagged down by a man advising someone had been attacked and needed help. Officers located a victim, later identified as Bates, lying in an apartment complex parking lot unresponsive and suffering from multiple apparent stab wounds. 

EMS responded to the scene and declared the victim deceased. Preliminary investigation is believed this occurred as the result of an argument. Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753373395409.png" alt="Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'" />
 <figcaption>Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a deadly knife attack in Kansas City have identified the victim as 54-year-old Tyrone Bates,&nbsp;according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez.Just after 3a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Admiral on a reported knife attack, according Gonzalez.Upon arrival, responding officers were flagged down by a man advising someone had been attacked and needed help. Officers located a victim, later identified as Bates, lying in an apartment complex parking lot unresponsive and suffering from multiple apparent stab wounds. EMS responded to the scene and declared the victim deceased. Preliminary investigation is believed this occurred as the result of an argument. Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect details.

Man dies after knife attack in KC apartment complex parking lot 

Jeffrey Mickle, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24

Samantha Foster, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24

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/2025/7/1753464802773.jpeg" alt="Timothy Cohill, Disorderly conduct; Criminal trespass, arrested 07/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753464991870.jpeg" alt="Margaret Georges, Domestic battery, arrested 07/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753465045089.jpeg" alt="Dontavia Scott, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753465077131.jpeg" alt="Cristian Callejas Frausto, Driving under the influence, combination of drugs and alcohol, arrested 07/25" />
 <figcaption>Cristian Callejas Frausto, Driving under the influence, combination of drugs and alcohol, arrested 07/25</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Jeffrey Mickle, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24Samantha Foster, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24Recent 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 25

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shooting-gunshots-florida-f62f8378d3a8ce7b2e99d6a8fb40aba9">trying to assassinate</a>&nbsp;President Donald Trump last year in South Florida can represent himself during his trial, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signed off on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-routh-assassination-attempt-ukraine-suspicions-florida-530098c668f283d8a38eb5dd5570f1b2">Ryan Routh’s</a>&nbsp;request but said court-appointed attorneys need to remain as standby counsel. Earlier in the week, the federal public defenders had asked to be taken off the case, saying Routh had refused repeated attempts to meet with them.

Routh said during the hearing that his attorneys were diligent, but they didn’t listen to him and were afraid of him.

“How are they supposed to represent me and say I’m not a dangerous person when they don’t believe that?” Routh said.

Routh, 59, is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot Trump as he played golf. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fbi-assassination-attempt-indictment-b4c956e1a126e4acfb3c4eae0c06ddb1">attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate</a>, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations.

Reiterating her message from a July 10 hearing, Cannon told Routh that she doesn’t intend to delay the Sept. 8 start date of his trial, even if she lets him represent himself. She also once again told Routh that she believes it’s a bad idea for Routh to represent himself.

Routh, who said he completed two years of college after earning his GED certificate, told Cannon that he understands the potential challenges and would be ready for trial.

Cannon said Thursday that she decided to hold the second hearing after receiving a June 29 letter from Routh that did not arrive at the courthouse until after that hearing. In that letter, Routh said he and his attorneys were “a million miles apart” and that they were refusing to answer his questions. He also wrote that he could be used in a prisoner exchange with Iran, China, North Korea or Russia.

“I could die being of some use and save all this court mess, but no one acts; perhaps you have the power to trade me away,” Routh wrote.

Cannon told Routh that she believed the federal public defenders assigned to Routh’s case were excellent attorneys.

“I find no basis to believe that there has been ineffective assistance of counsel,” Cannon said.

The judge also reminded Routh that she will not be able to assist Routh or provide legal advice during the trial.

Cannon also briefly addressed Routh’s suggestion of a prisoner exchange, saying, “I have no power or any opinion of anything you’ve written there.”

On Wednesday, the federal public defender’s office filed a motion for termination of appointment of counsel, saying “the attorney-client relationship is irreconcilably broken.” Attorneys said Routh has refused six attempts to meet with their team, including a scheduled in-person meeting Tuesday morning at the federal detention center in Miami.

“It is clear that Mr. Routh wishes to represent himself, and he is within his Constitutional rights to make such a demand,” the motion said.

Cannon denied their motion on Thursday, explaining that their office was in the best position to prevent delays to the trial.

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that criminal defendants have a right to represent themselves in court proceedings, as long as they can show a judge they are competent to waive their right to be defended by an attorney.

Prosecutors have said Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as Trump played golf on Sept. 15 at his West Palm Beach country club. A Secret Service agent spotted Routh before Trump came into view. Officials said Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing a shot.

Law enforcement obtained help from a witness who prosecutors said informed officers that he saw a person fleeing. The witness was then flown in a police helicopter to a nearby interstate where Routh was arrested, and the witnesses confirmed it was the person he had seen, prosecutors have said.

Routh will have his first chance to represent himself on Friday during a scheduled hearing on whether certain evidence and testimony can be used at trial. His former attorneys are expected to be present as standby counsel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741357051491.png" alt="Routh booking photo Palm Beach Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Routh booking photo Palm Beach Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shooting-gunshots-florida-f62f8378d3a8ce7b2e99d6a8fb40aba9">trying to assassinate</a>&nbsp;President Donald Trump last year in South Florida can represent himself during his trial, a federal judge ruled Thursday.U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signed off on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-routh-assassination-attempt-ukraine-suspicions-florida-530098c668f283d8a38eb5dd5570f1b2">Ryan Routh’s</a>&nbsp;request but said court-appointed attorneys need to remain as standby counsel. Earlier in the week, the federal public defenders had asked to be taken off the case, saying Routh had refused repeated attempts to meet with them.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726536262473.png" alt="Routh during his arrest -photo Martin County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Routh during his arrest -photo Martin County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Routh said during the hearing that his attorneys were diligent, but they didn’t listen to him and were afraid of him.“How are they supposed to represent me and say I’m not a dangerous person when they don’t believe that?” Routh said.Routh, 59, is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot Trump as he played golf. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fbi-assassination-attempt-indictment-b4c956e1a126e4acfb3c4eae0c06ddb1">attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate</a>, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations.Reiterating her message from a July 10 hearing, Cannon told Routh that she doesn’t intend to delay the Sept. 8 start date of his trial, even if she lets him represent himself. She also once again told Routh that she believes it’s a bad idea for Routh to represent himself.Routh, who said he completed two years of college after earning his GED certificate, told Cannon that he understands the potential challenges and would be ready for trial.Cannon said Thursday that she decided to hold the second hearing after receiving a June 29 letter from Routh that did not arrive at the courthouse until after that hearing. In that letter, Routh said he and his attorneys were “a million miles apart” and that they were refusing to answer his questions. He also wrote that he could be used in a prisoner exchange with Iran, China, North Korea or Russia.“I could die being of some use and save all this court mess, but no one acts; perhaps you have the power to trade me away,” Routh wrote.Cannon told Routh that she believed the federal public defenders assigned to Routh’s case were excellent attorneys.“I find no basis to believe that there has been ineffective assistance of counsel,” Cannon said.The judge also reminded Routh that she will not be able to assist Routh or provide legal advice during the trial.Cannon also briefly addressed Routh’s suggestion of a prisoner exchange, saying, “I have no power or any opinion of anything you’ve written there.”On Wednesday, the federal public defender’s office filed a motion for termination of appointment of counsel, saying “the attorney-client relationship is irreconcilably broken.” Attorneys said Routh has refused six attempts to meet with their team, including a scheduled in-person meeting Tuesday morning at the federal detention center in Miami.“It is clear that Mr. Routh wishes to represent himself, and he is within his Constitutional rights to make such a demand,” the motion said.Cannon denied their motion on Thursday, explaining that their office was in the best position to prevent delays to the trial.The U.S. Supreme Court has held that criminal defendants have a right to represent themselves in court proceedings, as long as they can show a judge they are competent to waive their right to be defended by an attorney.Prosecutors have said Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as Trump played golf on Sept. 15 at his West Palm Beach country club. A Secret Service agent spotted Routh before Trump came into view. Officials said Routh aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing a shot.Law enforcement obtained help from a witness who prosecutors said informed officers that he saw a person fleeing. The witness was then flown in a police helicopter to a nearby interstate where Routh was arrested, and the witnesses confirmed it was the person he had seen, prosecutors have said.Routh will have his first chance to represent himself on Friday during a scheduled hearing on whether certain evidence and testimony can be used at trial. His former attorneys are expected to be present as standby counsel.

Judge issues new ruling at request of Trump would-be assassin

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a July 15, homicide have made an arrest.

Just before 7p.m. July 15, police&nbsp;were patrolling near the Central Park Community Center,&nbsp;1534 SW Clay Street, Topeka, when they located a suspicious vehicle. 

Further investigation of the vehicle led to the discovery of a deceased man later identified as 72-year-old Terry Keller, according to Assistant Topeka Police Chief Mike Cross. The following day police indicated Keller's death was a homicide.

&nbsp;As the result of a digital canvas of the neighborhood, police have identified a person of interest. On Wednesday, police arrested Wisdom Curls, 24 of Topeka and transferred him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree;&nbsp;Intentional and premeditated, Aggravated Robbery and Criminal possession of a weapon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753373968639.png" alt="Curls photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Curls photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a July 15, homicide have made an arrest.Just before 7p.m. July 15, police&nbsp;were patrolling near the Central Park Community Center,&nbsp;1534 SW Clay Street, Topeka, when they located a suspicious vehicle. Further investigation of the vehicle led to the discovery of a deceased man later identified as 72-year-old Terry Keller, according to Assistant Topeka Police Chief Mike Cross. The following day police indicated Keller's death was a homicide.&nbsp;As the result of a digital canvas of the neighborhood, police have identified a person of interest. On Wednesday, police arrested Wisdom Curls, 24 of Topeka and transferred him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree;&nbsp;Intentional and premeditated, Aggravated Robbery and Criminal possession of a weapon.

Police: 72-year-old  killed in Kansas armed robbery

BOURBON COUNTY&nbsp;–The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Fort Scott Police Department arrested a Fort Scott man for alleged child sex crimes.

&nbsp;Just after&nbsp; 1 p.m. on Wednesday, KBI agents and the Fort Scott Police Department arrested 24-year-old Micheal Olkowski, of Fort Scott. Olkowski on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated internet trading in child pornography after a search warrant was conducted at 920 W. Park Avenue in Fort Scott, according to a media release from the KBI.

The KBI Child Victims Unit began investigating after multiple cyber tips were received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in July.

Following the arrest, Olkowski was booked into the Bourbon County Jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME.&nbsp;Anonymous tips can be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

&nbsp;The case is expected to be prosecuted by the Bourbon County Attorney’s Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753387895744.png" alt="Olkowski photo Bourbon Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Olkowski photo Bourbon Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BOURBON COUNTY&nbsp;–The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Fort Scott Police Department arrested a Fort Scott man for alleged child sex crimes.&nbsp;Just after&nbsp; 1 p.m. on Wednesday, KBI agents and the Fort Scott Police Department arrested 24-year-old Micheal Olkowski, of Fort Scott. Olkowski on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated internet trading in child pornography after a search warrant was conducted at 920 W. Park Avenue in Fort Scott, according to a media release from the KBI.The KBI Child Victims Unit began investigating after multiple cyber tips were received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in July.Following the arrest, Olkowski was booked into the Bourbon County Jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME.&nbsp;Anonymous tips can be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.&nbsp;The case is expected to be prosecuted by the Bourbon County Attorney’s Office.

Kansas man accused of internet trading in child porn

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.

In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook.

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.

He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, “Hogan Knows Best.”

In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend’s wife. Hogan contended the post violated his privacy.

WWE posted a note on X saying it was saddened to learn the WWE Hall of Famer had passed away.

“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans," it said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753374239472.png" alt="Hulk Hogan spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention last July-image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Hulk Hogan spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention last July-image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1948414335153230023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FClearwaterPolice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0272xskH6HPZZSAZefBwY23wP1UjQgC1dJjALZMEbkSHrLxhoG8dSZRnPG7YKFWhtml&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="469" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/HulkHogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HulkHogan</a>: &quot;As an entertainer I try to stay out of politics, but after everything that&#39;s happened to our country over the past four years and after everything that happened last weekend I can no longer stay silent...Donald Trump is a real American hero!&quot; <a href="https://t.co/UxM0ZieYfM">pic.twitter.com/UxM0ZieYfM</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1814113807662567834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">From 2024 RNC. Watch the full video here: <a href="https://t.co/10hAILirT9">https://t.co/10hAILirT9</a> <a href="https://t.co/lsr2lFymhn">https://t.co/lsr2lFymhn</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1948426827858354619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An American Legend. <a href="https://t.co/DVQuR2YIxJ">pic.twitter.com/DVQuR2YIxJ</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1948419594827235760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, “Hogan Knows Best.”In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend’s wife. Hogan contended the post violated his privacy.WWE posted a note on X saying it was saddened to learn the WWE Hall of Famer had passed away.“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans," it said.

Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling superstar dead at 71

Tyrail Beverly, Failure to appear, arrested 07/23

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/2025/7/1753367396194.jpeg" alt="Travis Golden, Probation violation, arrested 07/23" />
 <figcaption>Travis Golden, Probation violation, arrested 07/23</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753367424057.jpeg" alt="Matthew Teague, Probation violation, arrested 07/23" />
 <figcaption>Matthew Teague, Probation violation, arrested 07/23</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753367453068.jpeg" alt="Courtney Haroldsen, Domestic battery; Disorderly conduct, arrested 07/24" />
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 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753367487918.jpeg" alt="Julia Burlingame, Aggravated battery; Interference with LEO; Criminal damage to property; Theft &lt; $1,500 - all other, arrested 07/24" />
 <figcaption>Julia Burlingame, Aggravated battery; Interference with LEO; Criminal damage to property; Theft &lt; $1,500 - all other, arrested 07/24</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Tyrail Beverly, Failure to appear, arrested 07/23Recent 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 24

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Kansas City have identified the victim as 51-year-old Jorge Grageda,&nbsp; according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez

just after 5a.m. July 5, police were dispatched to the&nbsp;100&nbsp;block&nbsp;of&nbsp;N&nbsp;Belliare on reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the rear&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;nearby residence where a victim later identified as Jorge Grageda was located suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 

Emergency aid was immediately rendered by responding&nbsp;officers until EMS arrived on scene. EMS declared him deceased at that time. Preliminary investigation indicates this occurred as a result&nbsp;of&nbsp;an argument that escalated to gunfire.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751741015533.png" alt="Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'" />
 <figcaption>Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Kansas City have identified the victim as 51-year-old Jorge Grageda,&nbsp; according to Officer Alayna Gonzalezjust after 5a.m. July 5, police were dispatched to the&nbsp;100&nbsp;block&nbsp;of&nbsp;N&nbsp;Belliare on reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the rear&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;nearby residence where a victim later identified as Jorge Grageda was located suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency aid was immediately rendered by responding&nbsp;officers until EMS arrived on scene. EMS declared him deceased at that time. Preliminary investigation indicates this occurred as a result&nbsp;of&nbsp;an argument that escalated to gunfire.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

KCPD: 51-year-old died after argument led to gunfire

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Friends and relatives of four University of Idaho students murdered in their rental home by Bryan Kohberger delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/bryan-kohberger-sentencing-idaho-murders-updates">his sentencing hearing</a>&nbsp;began Wednesday.

“This world was a better place with her in it,” Scott Laramie, the stepfather of Madison Mogen, told the court. ”Karen and I are ordinary people, but we lived extraordinary lives because we had Maddie.”

The father of Kaylee Goncalves taunted Kohberger for leaving his DNA behind and getting caught despite being a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/four-dead-idaho-university-students-3369af9472fa36cc5a6ed270fa5ace07">graduate student in criminology</a>&nbsp;at nearby Washington State University at the time.

“You were that careless, that foolish, that stupid,” Steve Goncalves said. “Master’s degree? You’re a joke.”

Judge Steven Hippler ordered Kohberger to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bryan-kohberger-sentencing-motive-plea-victims-54726aa3e3d9cacb489f637fa9f4e968">serve four life sentences</a>&nbsp;without parole for four counts of first-degree murder in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-slain-6626d7c53a08563cfa9df5123f41bd87">brutal stabbing deaths</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-killed-victims-5ab2369325a207db21541bccbbc11434">Mogen, Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin</a>&nbsp;early on Nov. 13, 2022. He was also given a 10-year sentence for burglary and assessed $270,000 in fines and civil penalties.

The defendant&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-slain-6626d7c53a08563cfa9df5123f41bd87">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;early this month, just weeks before his trial was to start, in a deal to avoid the death penalty.

Kohberger broke into the home through a kitchen sliding door and brutally stabbed the four friends, who appeared to have no connection with him. No motive has been offered, and Kohberger chose not to speak at the hearing.

Dylan Mortenson, a roommate who told police of seeing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bryan-kohberger-stabbings-murder-trial-eyebrows-idaho-2efec9f917ce07d690acd43fce91d08c">a strange man with bushy eyebrows</a>&nbsp;and a ski mask in the home that night, sobbed as she described how Kohberger, seated across the room in an orange jumpsuit, “took the light they carried into each room.”

“He is a hollow vessel, something less than human,” Mortenson said. "A body without empathy without remorse.”

Mortenson and another surviving roommate, Bethany Funke, described crippling panic attacks and anxiety after the attack.

“I slept in my parents’ room for almost a year, and had them double lock every door, set an alarm, and still check everywhere in the room just in case someone was hiding,” Funke wrote in a statement read by a friend. “I have not slept through a single night since this happened. I constantly wake up in panic, terrified someone is breaking in or someone is here to hurt me, or I’m about to lose someone else that I love.”

Alivea Goncalves's voice didn’t waver as she asked Kohberger questions about the killings, including what her sister’s last words were. She drew applause after belittling Kohberger, who remained expressionless as she insulted him.

“You didn’t win, you just exposed yourself as the coward you are," Alivea Goncalves said. "You’re a delusional, pathetic, hypochondriac loser.”

Kohberger’s mother and sister also attended the hearing, sitting in the gallery near the defense table. His mother quietly wept at times as the other parents described their grief. She sobbed briefly when Maddie Mogen’s grandmother said that her heart goes out to the other families, including Kohberger’s.

Xana Kernodle’s aunt, Kim Kernodle, said she forgave Kohberger and asked him to call her from prison, hoping he would answer her lingering questions about the killings.

“Bryan, I’m here today to tell you I have forgiven you, because I no longer could live with that hate in my heart,” she said. “And for me to become a better person, I have forgiven you. And any time you want to talk and tell me what happened, get my number. I’m here. No judgment.”

Police initially had no suspects in the killings, which terrified the rural western Idaho city of Moscow. Some students at both universities left mid-semester, taking the rest of their classes online because they felt unsafe.

A knife sheath left near Mogen’s body had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/university-of-idaho-murder-kohberger-guilty-d73f71d01046a99e2dba6170e4ed7c50">a single source of male DNA on the button snap</a>, investigators said, and surveillance videos showed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/washington-pennsylvania-idaho-5f5173a3af306701d5659f2fb61a9d44">a white Hyundai Elantra</a>&nbsp;near the rental home around the time of the murders.

Police used genetic genealogy to identify Kohberger as a possible suspect and accessed cellphone data to pinpoint his movements the night of the killings. Online shopping records showed Kohberger had purchased a military-style knife months earlier, along with a sheath like the one at the home.

Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania about six weeks after the killings.

Both the investigation and the case drew widespread attention. Discussion groups proliferated online, members eagerly sharing their theories and questions about the case. Some armchair web-sleuths pointed fingers at innocent people simply because they knew the victims or lived in the same town. Misinformation spread, piling additional distress on the already-traumatized community.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751459170755.png" alt="Kohberger photo Ada Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Kohberger photo Ada Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Friends and relatives of four University of Idaho students murdered in their rental home by Bryan Kohberger delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/bryan-kohberger-sentencing-idaho-murders-updates">his sentencing hearing</a>&nbsp;began Wednesday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Now *THIS* is how you give an impact statement that will undoubtedly get under Kohberger&#39;s skin. Holy shit. Alivea Goncalves throws some punches here. <a href="https://t.co/CkWqPWm9vO">pic.twitter.com/CkWqPWm9vO</a>&mdash; Frosty (@FrostyTakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrostyTakes/status/1948054679914733645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“This world was a better place with her in it,” Scott Laramie, the stepfather of Madison Mogen, told the court. ”Karen and I are ordinary people, but we lived extraordinary lives because we had Maddie.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751479520041.png" alt="From top left, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle." />
 <figcaption>From top left, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle.</figcaption>
 </figure>The father of Kaylee Goncalves taunted Kohberger for leaving his DNA behind and getting caught despite being a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/four-dead-idaho-university-students-3369af9472fa36cc5a6ed270fa5ace07">graduate student in criminology</a>&nbsp;at nearby Washington State University at the time.“You were that careless, that foolish, that stupid,” Steve Goncalves said. “Master’s degree? You’re a joke.”Judge Steven Hippler ordered Kohberger to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bryan-kohberger-sentencing-motive-plea-victims-54726aa3e3d9cacb489f637fa9f4e968">serve four life sentences</a>&nbsp;without parole for four counts of first-degree murder in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-slain-6626d7c53a08563cfa9df5123f41bd87">brutal stabbing deaths</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-killed-victims-5ab2369325a207db21541bccbbc11434">Mogen, Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin</a>&nbsp;early on Nov. 13, 2022. He was also given a 10-year sentence for burglary and assessed $270,000 in fines and civil penalties.The defendant&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-slain-6626d7c53a08563cfa9df5123f41bd87">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;early this month, just weeks before his trial was to start, in a deal to avoid the death penalty.Kohberger broke into the home through a kitchen sliding door and brutally stabbed the four friends, who appeared to have no connection with him. No motive has been offered, and Kohberger chose not to speak at the hearing.Dylan Mortenson, a roommate who told police of seeing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bryan-kohberger-stabbings-murder-trial-eyebrows-idaho-2efec9f917ce07d690acd43fce91d08c">a strange man with bushy eyebrows</a>&nbsp;and a ski mask in the home that night, sobbed as she described how Kohberger, seated across the room in an orange jumpsuit, “took the light they carried into each room.”“He is a hollow vessel, something less than human,” Mortenson said. "A body without empathy without remorse.”Mortenson and another surviving roommate, Bethany Funke, described crippling panic attacks and anxiety after the attack.“I slept in my parents’ room for almost a year, and had them double lock every door, set an alarm, and still check everywhere in the room just in case someone was hiding,” Funke wrote in a statement read by a friend. “I have not slept through a single night since this happened. I constantly wake up in panic, terrified someone is breaking in or someone is here to hurt me, or I’m about to lose someone else that I love.”Alivea Goncalves's voice didn’t waver as she asked Kohberger questions about the killings, including what her sister’s last words were. She drew applause after belittling Kohberger, who remained expressionless as she insulted him.“You didn’t win, you just exposed yourself as the coward you are," Alivea Goncalves said. "You’re a delusional, pathetic, hypochondriac loser.”Kohberger’s mother and sister also attended the hearing, sitting in the gallery near the defense table. His mother quietly wept at times as the other parents described their grief. She sobbed briefly when Maddie Mogen’s grandmother said that her heart goes out to the other families, including Kohberger’s.Xana Kernodle’s aunt, Kim Kernodle, said she forgave Kohberger and asked him to call her from prison, hoping he would answer her lingering questions about the killings.“Bryan, I’m here today to tell you I have forgiven you, because I no longer could live with that hate in my heart,” she said. “And for me to become a better person, I have forgiven you. And any time you want to talk and tell me what happened, get my number. I’m here. No judgment.”Police initially had no suspects in the killings, which terrified the rural western Idaho city of Moscow. Some students at both universities left mid-semester, taking the rest of their classes online because they felt unsafe.A knife sheath left near Mogen’s body had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/university-of-idaho-murder-kohberger-guilty-d73f71d01046a99e2dba6170e4ed7c50">a single source of male DNA on the button snap</a>, investigators said, and surveillance videos showed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/washington-pennsylvania-idaho-5f5173a3af306701d5659f2fb61a9d44">a white Hyundai Elantra</a>&nbsp;near the rental home around the time of the murders.Police used genetic genealogy to identify Kohberger as a possible suspect and accessed cellphone data to pinpoint his movements the night of the killings. Online shopping records showed Kohberger had purchased a military-style knife months earlier, along with a sheath like the one at the home.Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania about six weeks after the killings.Both the investigation and the case drew widespread attention. Discussion groups proliferated online, members eagerly sharing their theories and questions about the case. Some armchair web-sleuths pointed fingers at innocent people simply because they knew the victims or lived in the same town. Misinformation spread, piling additional distress on the already-traumatized community.

🎥Anger, sadness during sentencing for murder of 4 university students

Tawan Moody, Failure to appear, arrested 07/17

Zachary Franklin, Theft-All other, arrested 07/17

Michael Aldapa, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt; 1 kilogram, arrested 07/17

Martin Ramos, Aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Criminal damage to property; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/17

William Taylor, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/18

Rontavius Banks, Outside warrant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; Transporting an open container; Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 07/17

Anthony Benifield,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18

Chris Loupe,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18

Janie Villegas, Pedestrian under influence of alcohol/drugs, arrested 07/18

Ayram Cry, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/18

Luke Clark, DUI - Liquor/Drugs; Transporting an open container of alcohol, arrested 07/19

Daniel Schnakenberg, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/19

Antonio Miles, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/19

Maximillian Mock, Interference with LEO; Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Boating under the influence; Interference with LEO; Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, arrested 07/19

Mark Crubel, Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Criminal restraint, arrested 07/19

Cordova-Erazo, Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19

Taigon Kotinek, Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19

Richard Zeller, Liquor; Purchase/possess/consume by minor 18-20 years of age;&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19

Raymond Kendall,&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/20

Fernando Nava, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/20

David Edwards,&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/20

Aden Hatcher, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/20

Aynat Butler, Criminal deprivation of property; Domestic battery, arrested 07/20

Ignacio Rendon, Failure to appear, arrested 07/20

Thurman Ellison, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/21

Tiffany Ryals, Failure to appear, arrested 07/21

David Roman, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 07/22

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/2025/7/1753302621698.jpeg" alt="Raulices Astorga,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body;&nbsp; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt;&nbsp; kilogram, arrested 07/17" />
 <figcaption>Raulices Astorga,&nbsp;Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body;&nbsp; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt;&nbsp; kilogram, arrested 07/17</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753302632921.jpeg" alt="April Meza Quintero, Traffic contraband into correctional facility; Possession of controlled substance;&nbsp;Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt; kilogram, arrested 07/17" />
 <figcaption>April Meza Quintero, Traffic contraband into correctional facility; Possession of controlled substance;&nbsp;Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt; kilogram, arrested 07/17</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753302812947.jpeg" alt="William Adams, Failure to appear, arrested 07/18" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753302824956.jpeg" alt="Melissa Oquist,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753302838021.jpeg" alt="Reese Williston,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303754581.jpeg" alt="Andrew Smith, Failure to appear, arrested 07/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303782662.jpeg" alt="Brenda Vanhoesen, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon, arrested 07/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303827784.jpeg" alt="Hailey Wiesner, Unlawful restraint, arrested 07/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303862475.jpeg" alt="Joseph Eustice, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 07/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303873442.jpeg" alt="Dillon McCalmon, Disorderly conduct; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/21" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753303997634.jpeg" alt="Austin Edge, Failure to appear, arrested 07/21" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753304137028.jpeg" alt="Antoine Graham, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 07/22" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753304147164.jpeg" alt="Ciera Jernigan, Violate offender registration act, arrested 07/22" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753304157236.jpeg" alt="Jean Guillaumette, Criminal trespass, arrested 07/22" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753304169588.jpeg" alt="Christopher Hunter, Probation violation (Two counts), arrested 07/22" />
 <figcaption>Christopher Hunter, Probation violation (Two counts), arrested 07/22</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Tawan Moody, Failure to appear, arrested 07/17Zachary Franklin, Theft-All other, arrested 07/17Michael Aldapa, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Distribute certain stimulant, &gt; 1 kilogram, arrested 07/17Martin Ramos, Aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon; Criminal threat; Criminal damage to property; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/17William Taylor, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/18Rontavius Banks, Outside warrant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; Transporting an open container; Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 07/17Anthony Benifield,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18Chris Loupe,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 07/18Janie Villegas, Pedestrian under influence of alcohol/drugs, arrested 07/18Ayram Cry, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/18Luke Clark, DUI - Liquor/Drugs; Transporting an open container of alcohol, arrested 07/19Daniel Schnakenberg, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/19Antonio Miles, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/19Maximillian Mock, Interference with LEO; Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Boating under the influence; Interference with LEO; Obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, arrested 07/19Mark Crubel, Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Criminal restraint, arrested 07/19Cordova-Erazo, Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19Taigon Kotinek, Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19Richard Zeller, Liquor; Purchase/possess/consume by minor 18-20 years of age;&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/19Raymond Kendall,&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/20Fernando Nava, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/20David Edwards,&nbsp;Boating under the influence, arrested 07/20Aden Hatcher, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/20Aynat Butler, Criminal deprivation of property; Domestic battery, arrested 07/20Ignacio Rendon, Failure to appear, arrested 07/20Thurman Ellison, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 07/21Tiffany Ryals, Failure to appear, arrested 07/21David Roman, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 07/22Recent 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 18-23

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. —Law enforcement are investigating a Missouri State Park Ranger for alleged sexual assault.

On Monday, Camden County Sheriff&nbsp;Chris Edgar confirmed the arrest of 34-year-old Billy G Stephens III, a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. 

Stephens, a Missouri State Park Ranger, was taken into custody late Saturday night while on duty.

On July 19th, Camden County Sheriff’s Detectives conducted an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving an active-duty Missouri State Park Ranger. After attending a forensic interview of an alleged child victim, detectives contacted command staff at the Missouri State Park Rangers and advised them of the situation.

 Rangers command staff cooperated fully with the investigation and assisted in devising a plan to take Stephens into custody. Stephens was arrested at the Camden County Adult Detention Facility. He is charged with the Class B Felony of 2nd Degree Child Molestation, two counts of the Class D Felony of Statutory Rape, the Class D Felony of Tampering with a Witness, and the Class E Felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence.  He is being held without bond 

A statement from the sheriff's office said, "The allegations against Stephens are disturbing and, frankly, a betrayal of the trust our community puts in its law enforcement officers. This office is committed to the equal administration of justice regardless of a suspect’s status as a law enforcement officer."

"While this office does not regularly put out press release information on sex crimes cases, I felt in this case the public needed to know about the alleged misconduct of one of their law enforcement officers."&nbsp;

"We are extremely grateful to the Missouri State Park Rangers for their assistance in this investigation and their commitment to helping us fight crime in our communities.  We will not waiver when it comes to our pursuit of justice. No one gets a pass from us.  A personal message to all law enforcement officers in Camden County and the surrounding communities This is the second local law enforcement officer this month my staff has arrested for felony crimes. Let this be a warning to you. If you are a law enforcement officer and you are involved in criminal activity; we will find you. We will not harbor you. We will hold you accountable."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753180737433.png" alt="Stephens photo Camden County" />
 <figcaption>Stephens photo Camden County</figcaption>
 </figure>CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. —Law enforcement are investigating a Missouri State Park Ranger for alleged sexual assault.On Monday, Camden County Sheriff&nbsp;Chris Edgar confirmed the arrest of 34-year-old Billy G Stephens III, a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. Stephens, a Missouri State Park Ranger, was taken into custody late Saturday night while on duty.On July 19th, Camden County Sheriff’s Detectives conducted an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving an active-duty Missouri State Park Ranger. After attending a forensic interview of an alleged child victim, detectives contacted command staff at the Missouri State Park Rangers and advised them of the situation. Rangers command staff cooperated fully with the investigation and assisted in devising a plan to take Stephens into custody. Stephens was arrested at the Camden County Adult Detention Facility. He is charged with the Class B Felony of 2nd Degree Child Molestation, two counts of the Class D Felony of Statutory Rape, the Class D Felony of Tampering with a Witness, and the Class E Felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence. He is being held without bond A statement from the sheriff's office said, "The allegations against Stephens are disturbing and, frankly, a betrayal of the trust our community puts in its law enforcement officers. This office is committed to the equal administration of justice regardless of a suspect’s status as a law enforcement officer." "While this office does not regularly put out press release information on sex crimes cases, I felt in this case the public needed to know about the alleged misconduct of one of their law enforcement officers."&nbsp;"We are extremely grateful to the Missouri State Park Rangers for their assistance in this investigation and their commitment to helping us fight crime in our communities. We will not waiver when it comes to our pursuit of justice. No one gets a pass from us. A personal message to all law enforcement officers in Camden County and the surrounding communities This is the second local law enforcement officer this month my staff has arrested for felony crimes. Let this be a warning to you. If you are a law enforcement officer and you are involved in criminal activity; we will find you. We will not harbor you. We will hold you accountable."

Sheriff: Park ranger accused of child sex crimes

COLES COUNTY, Illinois –A Kansas Amber Alert suspect is in custody and police in Illinois released new details on the capture of 32-year-old&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Christopher K. Barnshaw.

Just after noon Tuesday, police in Mattoon, Illinois, were notified that a suspect in a kidnapping incident in Topeka was possibly in their city, according to a media release from police.

Police in Topeka reported that Barshaw was believed to be a suspect in the death of a man and woman the 500 Block of NE Wabash in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Daniel Garrett. Barnshaw was also believed to have taken a child of one of the victims and fled the area. He was reported to be driving a Lexus passenger vehicle bearing Kansas License 4003AHF.

At 12:16p.m. a police officer in Mattoon, who was actively on a traffic stop on Route 16 observed the suspect vehicle pass him.&nbsp; The officer cleared from the traffic stop and began following the suspect in the Lexus eastboun toward Charleston, Illinois. After several other officers arrived in the area, they conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Route 16 and Beechtree Road.&nbsp; Barnshaw was take into custody without incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the arrest, officers found a firearm concealed on Barnshaw.&nbsp; The 2-year-old boy who the subject of the Amber Alert was in the back seat unharmed.

Barnshaw is being held in the Coles County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Kidnapping and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Mattoon Police are working with Topeka Police.&nbsp; Barshaw could face additional charges.&nbsp; Arrangements are being made to reunite the&nbsp; child with a family member.

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 </figure>COLES COUNTY, Illinois –A Kansas Amber Alert suspect is in custody and police in Illinois released new details on the capture of 32-year-old&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Christopher K. Barnshaw.Just after noon Tuesday, police in Mattoon, Illinois, were notified that a suspect in a kidnapping incident in Topeka was possibly in their city, according to a media release from police.Police in Topeka reported that Barshaw was believed to be a suspect in the death of a man and woman the 500 Block of NE Wabash in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Daniel Garrett. Barnshaw was also believed to have taken a child of one of the victims and fled the area. He was reported to be driving a Lexus passenger vehicle bearing Kansas License 4003AHF.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753228568726.png" alt="Barnshaw photo Coles Co. Jail" />
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 </figure>At 12:16p.m. a police officer in Mattoon, who was actively on a traffic stop on Route 16 observed the suspect vehicle pass him.&nbsp; The officer cleared from the traffic stop and began following the suspect in the Lexus eastboun toward Charleston, Illinois. After several other officers arrived in the area, they conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Route 16 and Beechtree Road.&nbsp; Barnshaw was take into custody without incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the arrest, officers found a firearm concealed on Barnshaw.&nbsp; The 2-year-old boy who the subject of the Amber Alert was in the back seat unharmed.Barnshaw is being held in the Coles County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Kidnapping and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Mattoon Police are working with Topeka Police.&nbsp; Barshaw could face additional charges.&nbsp; Arrangements are being made to reunite the&nbsp; child with a family member.