MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.

Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.

The Moscow region court ruled Tuesday to uphold the sentence. In the ruling the court stated, however, that the time Griner will have to serve in prison will be recalculated with her time in pre-trial detention taken into account. One day in pre-trial detention will be counted as 1.5 days in prison, so the basketball player will have to serve around eight years in prison.

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.

Griner is taking part in the session held at the Moscow Regional Court via video call from a penal colony outside Moscow where she is being held.

Griner’s February arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine. At the time, Griner was returning to Russia, where she played during the U.S. league’s offseason.

Griner admitted that she had the canisters in her luggage, but testified that she had inadvertently packed them in haste and that she had no criminal intent. Her defense team presented written statements that she had been prescribed cannabis to treat pain.

The nine-year sentence was close to the maximum of 10 years, and Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. They said in similar cases defendants have received an average sentence of about five years, with about a third of them granted parole.

Before her conviction, the U.S. State Department declared Griner to be “wrongfully detained” — a charge that Russia has sharply rejected.

Reflecting the growing pressure on the Biden administration to do more to bring Griner home, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of revealing publicly in July that Washington had made a “substantial proposal” to get Griner home, along with Paul Whelan, an American serving a 16-year sentence in Russia for espionage.

Blinken didn’t elaborate, but The Associated Press and other news organizations have reported that Washington has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the “merchant of death.”

The White House said it has not yet received a productive response from Russia to the offer.

Russian diplomats have refused to comment on the U.S. proposal and urged Washington to discuss the matter in confidential talks, avoiding public statements.

In September, U.S. President Joe Biden met with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, as well as the player’s agent, Lindsay Colas. Biden also sat down separately with Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister.

The White House said after the meetings that the president stressed to the families his “continued commitment to working through all available avenues to bring Brittney and Paul home safely.”

The Biden administration carried out a prisoner swap in April, with Moscow releasing Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for the U.S. releasing a Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, convicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

Moscow also has protested the arrest of another Russian currently in U.S. custody, Alexander Vinnik, who was accused of laundering billions of dollars via an illicit cryptocurrency exchange. Vinnik had been in custody in Greece after being arrested there in 2017 at U.S. request before being extradited to the U.S. in August. It wasn’t clear if Russia might demand Vinnik’s release as part of a potential swap.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646510097872.png" alt="Griner, 31, is one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury" />
 <figcaption>Griner, 31, is one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury</figcaption>
 </figure>MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.The Moscow region court ruled Tuesday to uphold the sentence. In the ruling the court stated, however, that the time Griner will have to serve in prison will be recalculated with her time in pre-trial detention taken into account. One day in pre-trial detention will be counted as 1.5 days in prison, so the basketball player will have to serve around eight years in prison.---------------MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.Griner is taking part in the session held at the Moscow Regional Court via video call from a penal colony outside Moscow where she is being held.Griner’s February arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine. At the time, Griner was returning to Russia, where she played during the U.S. league’s offseason.Griner admitted that she had the canisters in her luggage, but testified that she had inadvertently packed them in haste and that she had no criminal intent. Her defense team presented written statements that she had been prescribed cannabis to treat pain.The nine-year sentence was close to the maximum of 10 years, and Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. They said in similar cases defendants have received an average sentence of about five years, with about a third of them granted parole.Before her conviction, the U.S. State Department declared Griner to be “wrongfully detained” — a charge that Russia has sharply rejected.Reflecting the growing pressure on the Biden administration to do more to bring Griner home, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of revealing publicly in July that Washington had made a “substantial proposal” to get Griner home, along with Paul Whelan, an American serving a 16-year sentence in Russia for espionage.Blinken didn’t elaborate, but The Associated Press and other news organizations have reported that Washington has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the “merchant of death.”The White House said it has not yet received a productive response from Russia to the offer.Russian diplomats have refused to comment on the U.S. proposal and urged Washington to discuss the matter in confidential talks, avoiding public statements.In September, U.S. President Joe Biden met with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, as well as the player’s agent, Lindsay Colas. Biden also sat down separately with Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister.The White House said after the meetings that the president stressed to the families his “continued commitment to working through all available avenues to bring Brittney and Paul home safely.”The Biden administration carried out a prisoner swap in April, with Moscow releasing Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for the U.S. releasing a Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, convicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy.Moscow also has protested the arrest of another Russian currently in U.S. custody, Alexander Vinnik, who was accused of laundering billions of dollars via an illicit cryptocurrency exchange. Vinnik had been in custody in Greece after being arrested there in 2017 at U.S. request before being extradited to the U.S. in August. It wasn’t clear if Russia might demand Vinnik’s release as part of a potential swap.

Russian court denies former Big 12 star's appeal of prison sentence

TOPEKA –Inmate Joshua W. Renfro, who walked away from the Lansing Correctional Facility, has been apprehended, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Renfro was taken into custody Monday night by law enforcement officials in Leavenworth County. He was arrested on the KDOC escape warrant without incident.

Just after 9p.m. Sunday, Renfro, 39, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the minimum-security unit.&nbsp;

Renfro is serving a 30-month sentence for a 2020 Violation of an extended protection order conviction in Allen County. Renfro has four prior convictions dating back to 2001 that include forgery, theft and drugs.

TOPEKA, Kansas —Law enforcement and Kansas Dept. of Correction officials are investigating after minimum-custody inmate Joshua W. Renfro walked away walked away from Lansing Correctional Facility on Sunday evening, according to a statement from the KDOC.

Just after 9p.m., Renfro, a 39-year-old white male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the minimum-security unit. This walkaway does not impact the security or operations of the medium-maximum secure compound.

Renfro is 6 feet 1 inches tall, 175 pounds with Hazel eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on his torso, neck, hands, arms and legs.

Anyone with information on Stroede can call the Kansas Department of Corrections at 913-727-3235 ext. 58224, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463 or local law enforcement at 911.

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 </figure>TOPEKA –Inmate Joshua W. Renfro, who walked away from the Lansing Correctional Facility, has been apprehended, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.Renfro was taken into custody Monday night by law enforcement officials in Leavenworth County. He was arrested on the KDOC escape warrant without incident.Just after 9p.m. Sunday, Renfro, 39, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the minimum-security unit.&nbsp;Renfro is serving a 30-month sentence for a 2020 Violation of an extended protection order conviction in Allen County. Renfro has four prior convictions dating back to 2001 that include forgery, theft and drugs.------------TOPEKA, Kansas —Law enforcement and Kansas Dept. of Correction officials are investigating after minimum-custody inmate Joshua W. Renfro walked away walked away from Lansing Correctional Facility on Sunday evening, according to a statement from the KDOC.Just after 9p.m., Renfro, a 39-year-old white male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the minimum-security unit. This walkaway does not impact the security or operations of the medium-maximum secure compound.Renfro is serving a 30-month sentence for a 2020 Violation of an extended protection order conviction in Allen County. Renfro has four prior convictions dating back to 2001 that include forgery, theft and drugs.Renfro is 6 feet 1 inches tall, 175 pounds with Hazel eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on his torso, neck, hands, arms and legs.Anyone with information on Stroede can call the Kansas Department of Corrections at 913-727-3235 ext. 58224, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463 or local law enforcement at 911.

Inmate who escaped from Kansas prison captured

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused of violent sex crimes made his first court appearance in the case this we.

Hunter Peach, 23 of Wichita, is charged with 3 counts of rape, 2 counts of aggravated domestic battery, and 2 counts of attempted aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On October 17, a 23-year-old woman reported she was sexually&nbsp; assaulted by Peach, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

Police located Peach and arrested him in the 400 block of West Central in Wichita and booked him on requested sex crimes.

&nbsp;Peach and the woman know each other, according to police. He is in the Sedgwick County Jail on a bond of $300,000, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp; His next court hearing is October 31.

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 <figcaption>Peach-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused of violent sex crimes made his first court appearance in the case this we.Hunter Peach, 23 of Wichita, is charged with 3 counts of rape, 2 counts of aggravated domestic battery, and 2 counts of attempted aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.On October 17, a 23-year-old woman reported she was sexually&nbsp; assaulted by Peach, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;Police located Peach and arrested him in the 400 block of West Central in Wichita and booked him on requested sex crimes.&nbsp;Peach and the woman know each other, according to police. He is in the Sedgwick County Jail on a bond of $300,000, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp; His next court hearing is October 31.

Kansas man charged for violent sex crimes

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Microchipping got a dog back to its rightful owner, while another man found himself in the Saline County Jail Sunday morning.

Just after 11a.m., officers were called to the Friendship Center in Centennial Park, 746 Commanche Avenue in Salina, at approximately&nbsp; for the report of a dispute.

Richard Vignery, 58, of Salina, told police that his dog, Meka, had gotten loose. He said he located the dog in Centennial Park where Ian Mathews, 56, of Kansas City, Mo., had the dog on a leash, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The two men began arguing about ownership of the dog.

Vignery told police that his dog was chipped. Salina Animal Services was called to scan for the chip, which revealed that Vignery was, indeed, Meka's owner.

While an officer was attempting to cite Mathews for theft of lost or misplaced property, Mathews allegedly attempted to slap the citation book out of the officer's hand.

Police arrested Mathews on the requested charges of Battery of a law enforcement officer and Theft of lost or misplaced property

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666615655985.jpeg" alt="Ian Mathews-photo&nbsp;Saline County&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Ian Mathews-photo&nbsp;Saline County&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostMicrochipping got a dog back to its rightful owner, while another man found himself in the Saline County Jail Sunday morning.Just after 11a.m., officers were called to the Friendship Center in Centennial Park, 746 Commanche Avenue in Salina, at approximately&nbsp; for the report of a dispute.Richard Vignery, 58, of Salina, told police that his dog, Meka, had gotten loose. He said he located the dog in Centennial Park where Ian Mathews, 56, of Kansas City, Mo., had the dog on a leash, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The two men began arguing about ownership of the dog.Vignery told police that his dog was chipped. Salina Animal Services was called to scan for the chip, which revealed that Vignery was, indeed, Meka's owner.While an officer was attempting to cite Mathews for theft of lost or misplaced property, Mathews allegedly attempted to slap the citation book out of the officer's hand.Police arrested Mathews on the requested charges of Battery of a law enforcement officer and Theft of lost or misplaced property

Dispute over dog ownership lands man in Kansas jail

LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting have captured a suspect.

Just after 10a.m. Monday,&nbsp;Lyon County Crimestoppers received a tip that 37-year-old Logan Casteel was located at 1217 Exchange Apartment #3, according to Undersheriff John Koelsch.

Emporia Police, ESU Police, and Lyon County Deputies responded to the location and took Casteel into custody on a Lyon County Arrest Warrant without incident.

Just after 7:30p.m. Oct. 17, police responded to&nbsp;Newman Regional Health in Emporia after a man sought treatment for a gunshot wound, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.&nbsp;&nbsp;Justin Smith, 38, of Fredonia reported that a man he knew identified as Casteel had shot him at a rural residence at 625 Road 160 .

Smith was later transferred to a larger hospital due to the serious nature of his injuries and the sheriff's office asked for help to find Casteel.

LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man and asking the public for help to locate a suspect considered armed and dangerous.

Just after 7:30p.m. Monday, police responded to&nbsp;Newman Regional Health in Emporia after a man sought treatment for a gunshot wound, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.

&nbsp;Justin Smith, 38, of Fredonia reported that a man he knew identified as 37-year-old Logan Casteel had shot him at a rural residence at 625 Road 160 .

Smith was later transferred to a larger hospital due to the serious nature of his injuries.

Casteel is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone knows Casteel’s whereabouts or information about the crime, they should report it to the Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Office at 620-341-3205 or Lyon Co. Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273.

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 </figure>LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting have captured a suspect.Just after 10a.m. Monday,&nbsp;Lyon County Crimestoppers received a tip that 37-year-old Logan Casteel was located at 1217 Exchange Apartment #3, according to Undersheriff John Koelsch.Emporia Police, ESU Police, and Lyon County Deputies responded to the location and took Casteel into custody on a Lyon County Arrest Warrant without incident.Just after 7:30p.m. Oct. 17, police responded to&nbsp;Newman Regional Health in Emporia after a man sought treatment for a gunshot wound, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.&nbsp;&nbsp;Justin Smith, 38, of Fredonia reported that a man he knew identified as Casteel had shot him at a rural residence at 625 Road 160 .Smith was later transferred to a larger hospital due to the serious nature of his injuries and the sheriff's office asked for help to find Casteel.----------LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man and asking the public for help to locate a suspect considered armed and dangerous.Just after 7:30p.m. Monday, police responded to&nbsp;Newman Regional Health in Emporia after a man sought treatment for a gunshot wound, according to Sheriff Jeff Cope.&nbsp;Justin Smith, 38, of Fredonia reported that a man he knew identified as 37-year-old Logan Casteel had shot him at a rural residence at 625 Road 160 .Smith was later transferred to a larger hospital due to the serious nature of his injuries.Casteel is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.If anyone knows Casteel’s whereabouts or information about the crime, they should report it to the Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Office at 620-341-3205 or Lyon Co. Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273.

Sheriff: Wanted Kansas shooting suspect captured

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — An undersheriff in rural Kansas faces a manslaughter trial Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round out of his personal shotgun, a case that comes amid a national reckoning on police violence.

Jury selection will start in the trial of Virgil Brewer, who was with the Barber County Sheriff's Office at the time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/48f367e57fc14cb39febf89f3d501feb">the deadly encounter with Steven Myers</a>&nbsp;in October 2017 outside a shed in Sun City, about 300 miles (555 kilometers) from the Kansas City, Kansas.

A civil lawsuit brought by Myers’ family against Brewer and then-Barber County Sheriff Lonnie Small was settled in 2020 after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8480d5726b3275a28130abeeea1faae0">county officials agreed to pay $3.5 million</a>.

Brewer’s criminal trial is expected to focus on whether his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03fbce83f90a495ba80be7f80a5ce4b2">lack of knowledge and training</a>&nbsp;with the less-lethal munitions amounted to reckless involuntary manslaughter.

Defense attorney David Harger did not respond to messages seeking comment on the case. Brewer has been on unpaid leave since his 2018 arrest. He has been free pending trial.

“The fact of the matter is that it is not going to be a good outcome for anybody, no matter whether or not he gets convicted," Steven Myers' widow, Kristina Myers, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Yes, it will be over in that sense, but this one bad decision has ruined the lives of so many people.”

On the evening of Oct. 6, 2017, Brewer was carrying his personal weapon when he, along with the sheriff and a sheriff’s deputy, responded to a call about a man holding a rifle on a street after an altercation at a local bar.

About five minutes before the fatal shooting, Small said: “A little luck and he’ll just pass out and die,” a remark captured on the sheriff’s body camera as they searched for Myers. They eventually found him hiding in a shed.

Both Brewer and the deputy later told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that they could clearly see that Myers was not armed when they confronted him outside the shed, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by AP.

Body camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Brewer repeatedly told Myers to “get on the ground” before shooting him, while Deputy Mark Suchy gave conflicting commands to “put your hands up now.” Seconds later, Brewer shot Myers with one round.

Brewer told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during an interview that he was in fear for his and the deputy’s lives when Myers continued to walk toward them, adding that he did not expect the beanbag round to penetrate Myers’ chest.

The deputy’s body camera video showed Myers was not making any aggressive movement at the time Brewer shot him, according to Bureau Agent Brian Carroll in an affidavit in support of the criminal charge against the undersheriff.

“Myers was never told he was under arrest, Myers was never warned that his failure to comply with commands would result in the use of the impending force,” Carroll wrote.

Brewer then discharged his personal weapon at too close of a distance and shot Myers in the chest, a lethal force zone.

Carroll’s affidavit contends that Brewer’s lack of knowledge and training regarding the proper use of less-lethal beanbag munitions recklessly caused Myer’s death. Proper training would have provided critical information about the proper distance to deploy the round and the proper target zone on a person.

Such training would have also informed Brewer about past problems with rectangular-shaped bean bags like the one he used, Carroll wrote. Those are known to penetrate subjects shot with them, and their use has been discontinued for years. The rounds used today are rounded, balloon-shaped bean bags, according to the affidavit.

Before coming to Kansas, Brewer worked in Texas where he was given the beanbag ammunition used the evening of Myers’ death. The affidavit revealed that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation interviewed Travis Martin, the deputy at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office in Texas who gave Brewer the ammunition.

Martin, who is expected to testify, told the agency that after speaking with the beanbag maker, that type of ammunition would no longer be carried and should not be fired on a person.

Martin told investigators that he “thought he had talked with Brewer about not using the ammunition on a person,” according to the affidavit.

Medical Examiner Timothy Gorrill is also expected to take the witness stand. His autopsy found the cause of death to be a penetrating shotgun bag wound to the trunk with the manner of death ruled a homicide.

Kristina Myers said she has been subpoenaed, adding she hopes to be allowed to watch the trial after her testimony.

“It doesn’t bring him back, but it does give us a sense of justice,” she said. “Everyone, no matter their occupation, should be held responsible for their actions. All actions have consequences.”

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 </figure>BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — An undersheriff in rural Kansas faces a manslaughter trial Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round out of his personal shotgun, a case that comes amid a national reckoning on police violence.Jury selection will start in the trial of Virgil Brewer, who was with the Barber County Sheriff's Office at the time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/48f367e57fc14cb39febf89f3d501feb">the deadly encounter with Steven Myers</a>&nbsp;in October 2017 outside a shed in Sun City, about 300 miles (555 kilometers) from the Kansas City, Kansas.A civil lawsuit brought by Myers’ family against Brewer and then-Barber County Sheriff Lonnie Small was settled in 2020 after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8480d5726b3275a28130abeeea1faae0">county officials agreed to pay $3.5 million</a>.Brewer’s criminal trial is expected to focus on whether his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03fbce83f90a495ba80be7f80a5ce4b2">lack of knowledge and training</a>&nbsp;with the less-lethal munitions amounted to reckless involuntary manslaughter.Defense attorney David Harger did not respond to messages seeking comment on the case. Brewer has been on unpaid leave since his 2018 arrest. He has been free pending trial.“The fact of the matter is that it is not going to be a good outcome for anybody, no matter whether or not he gets convicted," Steven Myers' widow, Kristina Myers, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Yes, it will be over in that sense, but this one bad decision has ruined the lives of so many people.”On the evening of Oct. 6, 2017, Brewer was carrying his personal weapon when he, along with the sheriff and a sheriff’s deputy, responded to a call about a man holding a rifle on a street after an altercation at a local bar.About five minutes before the fatal shooting, Small said: “A little luck and he’ll just pass out and die,” a remark captured on the sheriff’s body camera as they searched for Myers. They eventually found him hiding in a shed.Both Brewer and the deputy later told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that they could clearly see that Myers was not armed when they confronted him outside the shed, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by AP.Body camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Brewer repeatedly told Myers to “get on the ground” before shooting him, while Deputy Mark Suchy gave conflicting commands to “put your hands up now.” Seconds later, Brewer shot Myers with one round.Brewer told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during an interview that he was in fear for his and the deputy’s lives when Myers continued to walk toward them, adding that he did not expect the beanbag round to penetrate Myers’ chest.The deputy’s body camera video showed Myers was not making any aggressive movement at the time Brewer shot him, according to Bureau Agent Brian Carroll in an affidavit in support of the criminal charge against the undersheriff.“Myers was never told he was under arrest, Myers was never warned that his failure to comply with commands would result in the use of the impending force,” Carroll wrote.Brewer then discharged his personal weapon at too close of a distance and shot Myers in the chest, a lethal force zone.Carroll’s affidavit contends that Brewer’s lack of knowledge and training regarding the proper use of less-lethal beanbag munitions recklessly caused Myer’s death. Proper training would have provided critical information about the proper distance to deploy the round and the proper target zone on a person.Such training would have also informed Brewer about past problems with rectangular-shaped bean bags like the one he used, Carroll wrote. Those are known to penetrate subjects shot with them, and their use has been discontinued for years. The rounds used today are rounded, balloon-shaped bean bags, according to the affidavit.Before coming to Kansas, Brewer worked in Texas where he was given the beanbag ammunition used the evening of Myers’ death. The affidavit revealed that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation interviewed Travis Martin, the deputy at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office in Texas who gave Brewer the ammunition.Martin, who is expected to testify, told the agency that after speaking with the beanbag maker, that type of ammunition would no longer be carried and should not be fired on a person.Martin told investigators that he “thought he had talked with Brewer about not using the ammunition on a person,” according to the affidavit.Medical Examiner Timothy Gorrill is also expected to take the witness stand. His autopsy found the cause of death to be a penetrating shotgun bag wound to the trunk with the manner of death ruled a homicide.Kristina Myers said she has been subpoenaed, adding she hopes to be allowed to watch the trial after her testimony.“It doesn’t bring him back, but it does give us a sense of justice,” she said. “Everyone, no matter their occupation, should be held responsible for their actions. All actions have consequences.”

Kansas undersheriff faces trial in fatal beanbag shooting

&nbsp;JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man pleaded guilty to violating the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax Act and was ordered to pay nearly $120,000 in restitution and penalties, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Bryan Huff, 36, of Leawood, pleaded guilty yesterday in Johnson County District Court to misdemeanor charges of violating the sales tax act. Judge Thomas M. Sutherland accepted the plea and sentenced Huff to pay $79,436.72 in restitution, $39,718.36 in penalties and a $5,000 fine. Huff was also sentenced to serve 45 days in jail; his jail sentence was suspended and he was placed on six months of probation. He must serve 60 days on house arrest as a condition of his probation. The court also granted 20 days jail credit for time served prior to the plea as agreed to by Huff and the state.

The charges stemmed from Huff’s purchase of luxury automobiles, failing to report the accurate purchase price and therefore failing to pay the actual required sales tax on the vehicles. The case was investigated by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

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 </figure>&nbsp;JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man pleaded guilty to violating the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax Act and was ordered to pay nearly $120,000 in restitution and penalties, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.Bryan Huff, 36, of Leawood, pleaded guilty yesterday in Johnson County District Court to misdemeanor charges of violating the sales tax act. Judge Thomas M. Sutherland accepted the plea and sentenced Huff to pay $79,436.72 in restitution, $39,718.36 in penalties and a $5,000 fine. Huff was also sentenced to serve 45 days in jail; his jail sentence was suspended and he was placed on six months of probation. He must serve 60 days on house arrest as a condition of his probation. The court also granted 20 days jail credit for time served prior to the plea as agreed to by Huff and the state.The charges stemmed from Huff’s purchase of luxury automobiles, failing to report the accurate purchase price and therefore failing to pay the actual required sales tax on the vehicles. The case was investigated by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Kan. man admits not paying required sales tax on luxury automobiles

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have made an arrest.

Just after 6pm Monday, police responded to an armed robbery in the 1900 block of South Hydraulic in Wichita, according to a media release. 

Officers learned that&nbsp;31-year-old Joseph Rest-Isaac just robbed the DD Smoke Shop at gunpoint demanding money, watches, cigarettes and fled on foot.

During follow up WPD Officer Dustin Nail and K9 Nash went to the last known location of Rest-Isaac and began searching. 

They located him a short time later in the 1800 block of South Ellis where he was hiding in the rafters of a garage with a small caliber handgun and methamphetamines in his possession. 

He was taken into custody and booked on requested charges&nbsp;of Aggravated Robbery w/dangerous weapon, Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, and possession of opiates.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have made an arrest.Just after 6pm Monday, police responded to an armed robbery in the 1900 block of South Hydraulic in Wichita, according to a media release. Officers learned that&nbsp;31-year-old Joseph Rest-Isaac just robbed the DD Smoke Shop at gunpoint demanding money, watches, cigarettes and fled on foot.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666195811632.png" alt="Nash-photo Wichita Police" />
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 </figure>During follow up WPD Officer Dustin Nail and K9 Nash went to the last known location of Rest-Isaac and began searching. They located him a short time later in the 1800 block of South Ellis where he was hiding in the rafters of a garage with a small caliber handgun and methamphetamines in his possession. He was taken into custody and booked on requested charges&nbsp;of Aggravated Robbery w/dangerous weapon, Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, and possession of opiates.

Police K9 found Kan. armed robbery suspect hiding in garage rafters

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect after a traffic stop involving&nbsp; a U-Haul truck Thursday morning south of Holton, Kansas.

Just after 11:30a.m. Oct. 20, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a U-Haul truck near 190th Road on U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to sheriff Tim Morse. Through the course of the investigation, deputies located contraband during the stop.

  The driver, Timothy Wayne Lucas, 63, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, transporting an open container. 

 The passenger, Fredrick Andrew Gooch, 42, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was arrested on requested charges of distributing methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and transporting an open container.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666353856678.png" alt="Lucas-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Lucas-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect after a traffic stop involving&nbsp; a U-Haul truck Thursday morning south of Holton, Kansas.Just after 11:30a.m. Oct. 20, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a U-Haul truck near 190th Road on U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to sheriff Tim Morse. Through the course of the investigation, deputies located contraband during the stop.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666353856678.png" alt="Lucas" />
 <figcaption>Lucas</figcaption>
 </figure> The driver, Timothy Wayne Lucas, 63, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, transporting an open container. The passenger, Fredrick Andrew Gooch, 42, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was arrested on requested charges of distributing methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and transporting an open container.

Sheriff: Two men transported meth with u-haul in Kansas

STEVENS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspicious death in February have made an arrest.

Eight months ago, police found a man unresponsive in the 100 Block of South Wilson in Hugoton, according to a media release.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Liberal Police, authorities this week arrested 29-year-old Justin Martinez of Hugoton on requested charges of distribution of a controlled substance causing death and distribution of a controlled substance using a telecommunication device. Martinez is being held in the Stevens County Jail.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police forward the case to the county attorney.&nbsp;Martinez has two previous convictions for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666349035068.png" alt="Martinez has two previous convictions for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Martinez has two previous convictions for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>STEVENS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspicious death in February have made an arrest.Eight months ago, police found a man unresponsive in the 100 Block of South Wilson in Hugoton, according to a media release.&nbsp;&nbsp;With the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Liberal Police, authorities this week arrested 29-year-old Justin Martinez of Hugoton on requested charges of distribution of a controlled substance causing death and distribution of a controlled substance using a telecommunication device. Martinez is being held in the Stevens County Jail.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police forward the case to the county attorney.&nbsp;Martinez has two previous convictions for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kansas felon accused in drug deal death 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a 76-year-old woman after shooting Friday night in Ogden.

Just after 9p.m., the Riley County Communications Center received a call from the woman stating she had shot her husband, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 75-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

The man was transported to Via Christi in critical condition and later life-flighted to Stormont Vail in Topeka for further treatment.

Just before 1a.m. Saturday, officers arrested Bernice Farmer, 76, of Ogden on requested charges of attempted second-degree murder. She is being held on a $100,000 Bond, according to the RCPD.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a 76-year-old woman after shooting Friday night in Ogden.Just after 9p.m., the Riley County Communications Center received a call from the woman stating she had shot her husband, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 75-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.The man was transported to Via Christi in critical condition and later life-flighted to Stormont Vail in Topeka for further treatment.Just before 1a.m. Saturday, officers arrested Bernice Farmer, 76, of Ogden on requested charges of attempted second-degree murder. She is being held on a $100,000 Bond, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: 76-year-old woman jailed for shooting her husband

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are conducting an arson investigation and have made an arrest.

On September 6, two suspects were involved with an arson incident involving a Brown County Patrol car, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

On Friday, the sheriff's office reported the arrest of a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old.&nbsp;The teens are being held in the Douglas Co. Juvenile Detention Center.

The Sheriff’s Office says the&nbsp;Hiawatha Police Department,&nbsp;Kansas Fire Marshal’s office, the&nbsp;Brown County Attorney, and the&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation&nbsp;assisted in the investigation.

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are conducting an arson investigation and have made an arrest.On September 6, two suspects were involved with an arson incident involving a Brown County Patrol car, according to Sheriff John Merchant.On Friday, the sheriff's office reported the arrest of a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old.&nbsp;The teens are being held in the Douglas Co. Juvenile Detention Center.The Sheriff’s Office says the&nbsp;Hiawatha Police Department,&nbsp;Kansas Fire Marshal’s office, the&nbsp;Brown County Attorney, and the&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation&nbsp;assisted in the investigation.

14, 16-year-old accused of arson involving Kan. sheriff's car

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect fentanyl poisoning overdose death and have made an arrest.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about information related to a Wichita Police Department case involving the death of 24-<a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wichita-ks/corey-wontorski-10923684">year-old Corey Wontorski,</a> according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.

Sheriff's office investigators followed up and encountered 18-year-old Gage Smith. Deputies gathered enough information to arrest and book&nbsp; Smith into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges that include Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Causing Death, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Use/Possession with intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia and Violate Controlled Substance Laws.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666362446840.png" alt="Smith photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect fentanyl poisoning overdose death and have made an arrest.The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about information related to a Wichita Police Department case involving the death of 24-<a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wichita-ks/corey-wontorski-10923684">year-old Corey Wontorski,</a> according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.Sheriff's office investigators followed up and encountered 18-year-old Gage Smith. Deputies gathered enough information to arrest and book&nbsp; Smith into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges that include Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Causing Death, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Use/Possession with intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia and Violate Controlled Substance Laws.

Kansas teen jailed for role in fentanyl overdose death

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities and USD 305 officials are investigating an alleged school threat.&nbsp;

After school was dismissed for the day on Thursday, police received information that a student made a statement to three other boys regarding "shooting up the school," according to a media release from Salina Police.

" The four boys were seen putting their hands together, seemingly indicating they were all in agreement to participate. "The statement and handshake were witnessed by another student who was alarmed and reported it to their parent."

Following an investigation, police arrested four Salina South students including 17-year-old&nbsp;Colten Penn; 16-year-old&nbsp;Kaydence Muchow, 16-year-old&nbsp;Derek Eustice and 15-year-old and&nbsp;Aidan Bingham.

&nbsp;Police booked them into juvenile detention on a requested charge of aggravated criminal threat, a person felony.&nbsp;"

School officials identified the four students after reviewing the video recording from the Salina South cafeteria. Detectives and the school resource officer established probable cause to make the arrests and request criminal threat charges.&nbsp;

"This is an example where a citizen's tip has led to the quick arrest of individuals involved in criminal acts at Salina South High School," Salina police said. "As a reminder, citizen tips are often instrumental in helping clear criminal cases."

Since the beginning of the school year, police have investigated at least 14 criminal threat cases at Salina middle and high schools.

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities and USD 305 officials are investigating an alleged school threat.&nbsp;After school was dismissed for the day on Thursday, police received information that a student made a statement to three other boys regarding "shooting up the school," according to a media release from Salina Police." The four boys were seen putting their hands together, seemingly indicating they were all in agreement to participate. "The statement and handshake were witnessed by another student who was alarmed and reported it to their parent."Following an investigation, police arrested four Salina South students including 17-year-old&nbsp;Colten Penn; 16-year-old&nbsp;Kaydence Muchow, 16-year-old&nbsp;Derek Eustice and 15-year-old and&nbsp;Aidan Bingham.&nbsp;Police booked them into juvenile detention on a requested charge of aggravated criminal threat, a person felony.&nbsp;"School officials identified the four students after reviewing the video recording from the Salina South cafeteria. Detectives and the school resource officer established probable cause to make the arrests and request criminal threat charges.&nbsp;"This is an example where a citizen's tip has led to the quick arrest of individuals involved in criminal acts at Salina South High School," Salina police said. "As a reminder, citizen tips are often instrumental in helping clear criminal cases."Since the beginning of the school year, police have investigated at least 14 criminal threat cases at Salina middle and high schools.

4 Salina students arrested for alleged threat to 'shoot up school' 

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Following a month-long investigation, police arrested Michael Steere, 26, of Manhattan on Thursday for past sex crimes involving a juvenile female victim known to him, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Steere is&nbsp; being held on requested charges that include three counts each of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child connected to incidents occurring between August 2017 and September 2022.

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Following a month-long investigation, police arrested Michael Steere, 26, of Manhattan on Thursday for past sex crimes involving a juvenile female victim known to him, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Steere is&nbsp; being held on requested charges that include three counts each of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child connected to incidents occurring between August 2017 and September 2022.Police released no additional details.

RCPD: Manhattan man accused of child sex crimes

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug charges.&nbsp;

On Oct. 18, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 3700 Block SW 10th Avenue related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.

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

As a result police arrested 27-year-old Amanda Sibert, 31-year-old Casey Thomas, 34-year-old Matthew Smith and 40-year-old and Karwin Johnson all of Topeka. They were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Amanda Sibert is being held on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Aggravated Endangering a Child,&nbsp; Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, Violate offender registration, Possession of marijuana and&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from Drug transaction. She was convicted of selling heroin, according to the Kansas Offender Registry.

Casey Thomas is jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated Endangering a Child.

Matthew Smith is in custody on a requested charges of Aggravated Endangering a Child

Karwin Johnson is in custody on requested charges of Aggravated Endangering a Child.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666296949960.png" alt="Sibert -photo KBI Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Sibert -photo KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug charges.&nbsp;On Oct. 18, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 3700 Block SW 10th Avenue related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.While conducting the search warrant, officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, firearms and drug paraphernalia.As a result police arrested 27-year-old Amanda Sibert, 31-year-old Casey Thomas, 34-year-old Matthew Smith and 40-year-old and Karwin Johnson all of Topeka. They were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.Amanda Sibert is being held on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Aggravated Endangering a Child,&nbsp; Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, Violate offender registration, Possession of marijuana and&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from Drug transaction. She was convicted of selling heroin, according to the Kansas Offender Registry.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666214935361.png" alt="Thomas-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Thomas-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Casey Thomas is jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated Endangering a Child.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666215011743.png" alt="Smith-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Smith-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Matthew Smith is in custody on a requested charges of Aggravated Endangering a Child<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666215058127.png" alt="Johnson-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Johnson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Karwin Johnson is in custody on requested charges of Aggravated Endangering a Child.

Police: Kan. registered offender accused again of selling drugs

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run death of a man in Wichita made her first court appearance in the case Tuesday.

<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20079206">Ashley Corley, 36, Hutchinson, </a>is charged with first-degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and a misdemeanor count of driving while license suspended or canceled, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Police arrested Corley on Saturday in connection with a traffic fatality that occurred Friday in the 3000 block of West 9th Street in Wichita.

Just before 8a.m.,&nbsp; police responded to 9th Street North and St. Paul in Wichita where they found 41-year-old Rigoberto Rivas in the street. He had head injuries and died at a local hospital, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

Investigators learned that Rivas and Corley were seen running toward a gray car parked on the curb at 9th Street. Corley allegedly entered the vehicle and drove away at a high rate of speed with Rivas on the hood. The car swerved and Rivas fell from the car.

A follow-up investigation led officers to believe the car was stolen.

Police investigators arrested Corley in Hutchison, transported her back to Wichita and booked her into the Sedgwick County Jail

&nbsp;On October 31, attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss future dates with Judge Jeffrey Syrios, according to the district attorney's office. She remains jailed on a $500,000.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666176519210.png" alt="Corley-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Corley-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run death of a man in Wichita made her first court appearance in the case Tuesday.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20079206">Ashley Corley, 36, Hutchinson, </a>is charged with first-degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and a misdemeanor count of driving while license suspended or canceled, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Police arrested Corley on Saturday in connection with a traffic fatality that occurred Friday in the 3000 block of West 9th Street in Wichita.Just before 8a.m.,&nbsp; police responded to 9th Street North and St. Paul in Wichita where they found 41-year-old Rigoberto Rivas in the street. He had head injuries and died at a local hospital, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;Investigators learned that Rivas and Corley were seen running toward a gray car parked on the curb at 9th Street. Corley allegedly entered the vehicle and drove away at a high rate of speed with Rivas on the hood. The car swerved and Rivas fell from the car.A follow-up investigation led officers to believe the car was stolen.Police investigators arrested Corley in Hutchison, transported her back to Wichita and booked her into the Sedgwick County Jail&nbsp;On October 31, attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss future dates with Judge Jeffrey Syrios, according to the district attorney's office. She remains jailed on a $500,000.&nbsp;----------

Kan. woman charged in death of man who fell from hood of a car

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman.

Just after 9p.m October 17, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the north part of Garden City after 911 communications received an inaudible call from a woman. She then texted 911 stating she needed help. 

Upon arrival, officers observed a woman in distress and learned she had been in a physical altercation with a man known to her.

The investigation revealed that the woman and the man, identified as Siraj Mohamad, 43, Garden City, got into an argument, and the woman attempted to leave. 

Mohamad allegedly became upset, struck the woman several times, and prevented her from leaving. 

Mohamad allegedly strangled the woman and upon letting her go, the woman was able to contact 911. Police arrested Mohamad on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666124146537.png" alt="Mohamad-photo Finney County" />
 <figcaption>Mohamad-photo Finney County</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman.Just after 9p.m October 17, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the north part of Garden City after 911 communications received an inaudible call from a woman. She then texted 911 stating she needed help. Upon arrival, officers observed a woman in distress and learned she had been in a physical altercation with a man known to her.The investigation revealed that the woman and the man, identified as Siraj Mohamad, 43, Garden City, got into an argument, and the woman attempted to leave. Mohamad allegedly became upset, struck the woman several times, and prevented her from leaving. Mohamad allegedly strangled the woman and upon letting her go, the woman was able to contact 911. Police arrested Mohamad on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint.

Police: SW Kan. woman texted 911 for help after violent attack

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex crimes.

On October 17, a 23-year-old woman reported she was sexually&nbsp; assaulted by a suspect identified as 23-year-old Hunter Peach, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

Officers located Peach and arrested him in the 400 block of West Central and booked him on requested charges of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Rape.

&nbsp;Peach and the woman know each other, according to police. He is being held on a $300,000 bond, according to online jail records. The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666123400223.png" alt="Peach-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Peach-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex crimes.On October 17, a 23-year-old woman reported she was sexually&nbsp; assaulted by a suspect identified as 23-year-old Hunter Peach, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;Officers located Peach and arrested him in the 400 block of West Central and booked him on requested charges of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Rape.&nbsp;Peach and the woman know each other, according to police. He is being held on a $300,000 bond, according to online jail records. The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Police: Kansas man held on $300K bond for alleged sex crimes

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

A 39-year-old Kansas man was sentenced this month to more than 25 years in prison for raping a child in Ellis County.

According to court documents, Kenneth Geyer was arrested in January and charged with five counts of rape for assaulting a child under the age of 14 between May 2018 and December of 2020.

In September, Geyer pleaded no contest to two counts of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy.

As a result of the plea agreement, Geyer was sentenced this month to 310-months in prison, according to Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson.

Geyer will be subject to lifetime post-release and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666212723305.png" alt="Geyer is being held in the Eldorado Correctional Facility" />
 <figcaption>Geyer is being held in the Eldorado Correctional Facility</figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostA 39-year-old Kansas man was sentenced this month to more than 25 years in prison for raping a child in Ellis County.According to court documents, Kenneth Geyer was arrested in January and charged with five counts of rape for assaulting a child under the age of 14 between May 2018 and December of 2020.In September, Geyer pleaded no contest to two counts of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy.As a result of the plea agreement, Geyer was sentenced this month to 310-months in prison, according to Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson.Geyer will be subject to lifetime post-release and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Man sentenced for child sex crimes in NW Kansas

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 7p.m. Monday, fire crews responded to the report of a house fire at 710 SW Polk Street in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl.

 Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from a two-story home. Due to the advanced fire conditions, fire crews began a defensive fire attack in an attempt to keep the fire contained to a single home. The fire did cause damage three other buildings before firefighters could bring it under control.

Neighbors reported there were possible people in the residence. Additionally, neighbors reported a person running from the building. 

Officers from the Topeka Police Department were able to locate the individual who was seen running from the house. A Topeka Fire Investigator arrived with Officers and began to question the individual. 

The suspect identified as 27-year-old Nathaniel Stanton told investigators that all occupants of the house were able to escape before the fire department’s arrival.

The Topeka Fire Department Investigation Unit and investigators from the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshall responded to the scene to perform an origin and cause scene investigation.

That investigation indicates the cause of the fire as incendiary, intentionally set. Police arrested Stanton and booked into jail on requested charges that include 3 counts of Arson and 1 count of Criminal Trespass. The home was vacant and had sustained damage from 2 previous fires. The estimated dollar loss – $14,670, all associated with structural loss.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666108992714.png" alt="Stanton-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Stanton-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have a suspect in custody.Just before 7p.m. Monday, fire crews responded to the report of a house fire at 710 SW Polk Street in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl. Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from a two-story home. Due to the advanced fire conditions, fire crews began a defensive fire attack in an attempt to keep the fire contained to a single home. The fire did cause damage three other buildings before firefighters could bring it under control.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666109517154.png" alt="Crews on the scene of the fire -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Crews on the scene of the fire -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Neighbors reported there were possible people in the residence. Additionally, neighbors reported a person running from the building. Officers from the Topeka Police Department were able to locate the individual who was seen running from the house. A Topeka Fire Investigator arrived with Officers and began to question the individual. The suspect identified as 27-year-old Nathaniel Stanton told investigators that all occupants of the house were able to escape before the fire department’s arrival.The Topeka Fire Department Investigation Unit and investigators from the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshall responded to the scene to perform an origin and cause scene investigation.That investigation indicates the cause of the fire as incendiary, intentionally set. Police arrested Stanton and booked into jail on requested charges that include 3 counts of Arson and 1 count of Criminal Trespass. The home was vacant and had sustained damage from 2 previous fires. The estimated dollar loss – $14,670, all associated with structural loss.

Man accused of setting fire that damaged Kan. home, 3 other buildings

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 10a.m. Oct. 16, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2001 Ford van west of Mayetta for an alleged registration violation, according to sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;

 A Jackson County Sheriff K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. 

The deputy arrested the driver, Nicole Eileen Jacobs, 49, of Lawrence, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, interference with law enforcement, two counts of endangering a child and no insurance.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666045672115.png" alt="Jacobs-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Jacobs-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just after 10a.m. Oct. 16, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2001 Ford van west of Mayetta for an alleged registration violation, according to sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp; A Jackson County Sheriff K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. The deputy arrested the driver, Nicole Eileen Jacobs, 49, of Lawrence, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, interference with law enforcement, two counts of endangering a child and no insurance.

Sheriff: Kansas woman was transporting drugs with kids in van

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 430 officials investigated a reported bomb threat Tuesday morning, according to a statement from school district superintendent Jason Cline and Horton Police Chief Jon Boller.

Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, the school district issued an evacuation procedure after police alerted the school of a reported bomb threat in the city of Horton.

As a precaution, the school district along with local law enforcement activated and implemented the school district's emergency protocols included in the crisis plan.

Local and county law enforcement conducted a search of the Horton Elementary School, 300 East 16th Street and Horton High School, 1120 East First Avenue. After the search, law enforcement and school district officials issued an all clear and returned the schools to normal operation. All staff and students were accounted for, according to Cline.

Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 430 officials investigated a reported bomb threat Tuesday morning, according to a statement from school district superintendent Jason Cline and Horton Police Chief Jon Boller.Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, the school district issued an evacuation procedure after police alerted the school of a reported bomb threat in the city of Horton.As a precaution, the school district along with local law enforcement activated and implemented the school district's emergency protocols included in the crisis plan.Local and county law enforcement conducted a search of the Horton Elementary School, 300 East 16th Street and Horton High School, 1120 East First Avenue. After the search, law enforcement and school district officials issued an all clear and returned the schools to normal operation. All staff and students were accounted for, according to Cline.Police released no additional details and have not reported an arrest.