TOPEKA (AP) — Federal prosecutors seeking to keep a former Kansas police detective in jail for allegedly preying on Black women and girls have revealed more details of the accusations against him, including complaints from seven more women.

Roger Golubksi, 69, faces a federal court hearing Monday during which prosecutors will argue he should remain in jail until his trial.

He was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-city-indictments-civil-rights-violations-c465a1483c9295eb465847fb8c3463eb">arrested and charged</a>&nbsp;on Thursday on six counts of civil rights violations alleging that as an officer with the Kansas City, Kansas, police department, he sexually abused a Black woman and a teenager more than two decades ago. Five of the counts allege that Golubski kidnapped or tried to kidnap the victims.

Prosecutors filed a motion Friday that included graphic details of his encounters with the two victims and that added complaints from seven other females who say Golubski harassed and abused them. Golubski has not been charged in those seven cases, but prosecutors argued they provided more evidence that he is dangerous and has shown “nothing but utter contempt for the law.”

Golubski, who retired in 2010, has pleaded not guilty. He faces a possible life sentence on each of the six counts.

His attorney, Tom Lemon, did not respond to a message Monday seeking reaction to the new motion. Lemon argued last week that Golubski should be released before trial because he needs medical attention for several health issues, including failing kidneys, diabetes and recovering from quintuple bypass surgery.

Prosecutors responded in their motion that all of Golubski’s medical conditions could be treated in a detention facility.

“He has spent decades lording his power over his victims and the community by demonstrating how unbound by legal limits he feels,” prosecutors wrote. “The only way to assure community safety is detention.”

The motion alleges Golubski displayed his gun or hit some of his victims with it while demanding sex. He told the victims he would have them or their relatives imprisoned or killed if they ever told anyone what he did, prosecutors said.

The charges accuse Golubski of sexually assaulting a girl more than 10 times over about three years. He repeatedly told the girl, who was 13 when the abuse allegedly began, that he would kill her or her grandmother. He told her he would throw her in a river and sang a version of childhood song with the phrase, "where they won’t find her until she stank,” according to the motion.

The other victim in the charged case, Ophelia Williams, was raped and sexually assaulted several times over two or three years, according to the motion. He initially abused Williams shortly after her two sons were arrested, prosecutors said.

The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual assault, but Williams has told her story publicly.

The seven other victims were abused or threatened by Golubski between 1980s and 2004, prosecutors said.

One woman said she called the Kansas City, Kansas, police internal affairs department to report her encounter with Golubski but was told “there was nothing they could do because it was (her) word against the defendant’s,” prosecutors wrote.

The Kansas City, Kansas, police department said Monday that Chief Karl Oakman would not have any comment on the motion. Mayor Tyrone Garner was out of the office Monday. He said in a statement released Thursday that he remained committed to pushing for improvements in police-community relations to restore trust.

Another victim said Golubski sexually assaulted and raped her periodically between the mid-1990s and 2004 while threatening to take away her children, prosecutors said. In 2016, the woman was in the hospital when Golubski showed up and said, “Long time no see,” according to the indictment, prompting her to change hospitals, according to the motion.

Civil rights groups for years sought an investigation into Golubski. The allegations gained attention after Lamont McIntyre,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-us-news-ap-top-news-kansas-city-ks-state-wire-3e379716ed9e4dba83412311eaadfd08">who spent 23 years in prison</a>&nbsp;for a double murder he didn’t commit,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-kansas-7b4c4af7410f67d20fd19cb2e9235aad">sued Golubski</a>&nbsp;and other Kansas City, Kansas, officers. McIntyre and his mother, Rose McIntyre, alleged that Golubski framed Lamont in 1994 because she refused the detective’s sexual demands.

The local government agreed in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-96f163ee13c721c0ab53899dcad05897">settle the lawsuit</a>&nbsp;for $12.5 million.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663616484786.png" alt="Golubski is being held in Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Golubski is being held in Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA (AP) — Federal prosecutors seeking to keep a former Kansas police detective in jail for allegedly preying on Black women and girls have revealed more details of the accusations against him, including complaints from seven more women.Roger Golubksi, 69, faces a federal court hearing Monday during which prosecutors will argue he should remain in jail until his trial.He was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-city-indictments-civil-rights-violations-c465a1483c9295eb465847fb8c3463eb">arrested and charged</a>&nbsp;on Thursday on six counts of civil rights violations alleging that as an officer with the Kansas City, Kansas, police department, he sexually abused a Black woman and a teenager more than two decades ago. Five of the counts allege that Golubski kidnapped or tried to kidnap the victims.Prosecutors filed a motion Friday that included graphic details of his encounters with the two victims and that added complaints from seven other females who say Golubski harassed and abused them. Golubski has not been charged in those seven cases, but prosecutors argued they provided more evidence that he is dangerous and has shown “nothing but utter contempt for the law.”Golubski, who retired in 2010, has pleaded not guilty. He faces a possible life sentence on each of the six counts.His attorney, Tom Lemon, did not respond to a message Monday seeking reaction to the new motion. Lemon argued last week that Golubski should be released before trial because he needs medical attention for several health issues, including failing kidneys, diabetes and recovering from quintuple bypass surgery.Prosecutors responded in their motion that all of Golubski’s medical conditions could be treated in a detention facility.“He has spent decades lording his power over his victims and the community by demonstrating how unbound by legal limits he feels,” prosecutors wrote. “The only way to assure community safety is detention.”The motion alleges Golubski displayed his gun or hit some of his victims with it while demanding sex. He told the victims he would have them or their relatives imprisoned or killed if they ever told anyone what he did, prosecutors said.The charges accuse Golubski of sexually assaulting a girl more than 10 times over about three years. He repeatedly told the girl, who was 13 when the abuse allegedly began, that he would kill her or her grandmother. He told her he would throw her in a river and sang a version of childhood song with the phrase, "where they won’t find her until she stank,” according to the motion.The other victim in the charged case, Ophelia Williams, was raped and sexually assaulted several times over two or three years, according to the motion. He initially abused Williams shortly after her two sons were arrested, prosecutors said.The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual assault, but Williams has told her story publicly.The seven other victims were abused or threatened by Golubski between 1980s and 2004, prosecutors said.One woman said she called the Kansas City, Kansas, police internal affairs department to report her encounter with Golubski but was told “there was nothing they could do because it was (her) word against the defendant’s,” prosecutors wrote.The Kansas City, Kansas, police department said Monday that Chief Karl Oakman would not have any comment on the motion. Mayor Tyrone Garner was out of the office Monday. He said in a statement released Thursday that he remained committed to pushing for improvements in police-community relations to restore trust.Another victim said Golubski sexually assaulted and raped her periodically between the mid-1990s and 2004 while threatening to take away her children, prosecutors said. In 2016, the woman was in the hospital when Golubski showed up and said, “Long time no see,” according to the indictment, prompting her to change hospitals, according to the motion.Civil rights groups for years sought an investigation into Golubski. The allegations gained attention after Lamont McIntyre,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-us-news-ap-top-news-kansas-city-ks-state-wire-3e379716ed9e4dba83412311eaadfd08">who spent 23 years in prison</a>&nbsp;for a double murder he didn’t commit,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-kansas-7b4c4af7410f67d20fd19cb2e9235aad">sued Golubski</a>&nbsp;and other Kansas City, Kansas, officers. McIntyre and his mother, Rose McIntyre, alleged that Golubski framed Lamont in 1994 because she refused the detective’s sexual demands.The local government agreed in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-96f163ee13c721c0ab53899dcad05897">settle the lawsuit</a>&nbsp;for $12.5 million.

More women accuse ex-Kansas police detective of sex crimes

TOME, N.M. (AP) — A missing New Mexico woman has been found dead and her husband has been arrested in Kansas in connection with the case, according to authorities.

Valencia County Sheriff’s officials say <a href="https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2022/09/07/missing-endangered-advisory-valencia-county-sheriffs-office-karla-aguilera/">37-year-old Karla Aguilera</a> of Tome was reported missing by family members on Sept. 6.

Torrance County officials said a body was found Wednesday near the Mountainair and Highway 60 area and an autopsy confirmed it was Aguilera.

An arrest warrant was issued for 50-year-old Rosalio Aguilera-Gamboa and authorities said he was arrested Saturday about 440 miles away in Garden City, Kansas.

It was unclear Sunday if Aguilera-Gamboa has a lawyer yet who can speak on his behalf.

Valencia County authorities were expected to release more information about the case at a news conference Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663516163568.png" alt="Karla Aguilera photo New Mexico Department of Public Safety" />
 <figcaption>Karla Aguilera photo New Mexico Department of Public Safety</figcaption>
 </figure>TOME, N.M. (AP) — A missing New Mexico woman has been found dead and her husband has been arrested in Kansas in connection with the case, according to authorities.Valencia County Sheriff’s officials say <a href="https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2022/09/07/missing-endangered-advisory-valencia-county-sheriffs-office-karla-aguilera/">37-year-old Karla Aguilera</a> of Tome was reported missing by family members on Sept. 6.Torrance County officials said a body was found Wednesday near the Mountainair and Highway 60 area and an autopsy confirmed it was Aguilera.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663601570422.png" alt="Aguilera Gamboa-photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Aguilera Gamboa-photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>An arrest warrant was issued for 50-year-old Rosalio Aguilera-Gamboa and authorities said he was arrested Saturday about 440 miles away in Garden City, Kansas.It was unclear Sunday if Aguilera-Gamboa has a lawyer yet who can speak on his behalf.Valencia County authorities were expected to release more information about the case at a news conference Monday.

New Mexico woman found dead, husband arrested in Kansas

KANSAS CITY – Four Kansas City men who were part of 246, a violent street gang, were convicted by a federal jury for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy, according to the United State's Attorney.

Ladele D. Smith, also known as “Dellio” and “Dog,” 35; David J. Duncan, IV, also known as “Deej” or “DJ,” 33; Roy Franklin, Jr., 31; and Gary O. Toombs, 42, were found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 1, 2019. Smith, Duncan, and Franklin were also convicted of multiple counts that charged them with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, to include drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.&nbsp; Toombs was convicted of multiple counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes as well.&nbsp;

The investigation into the 246 street gang, operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area, began in June 2017. The gang is an alliance of gang members from the 24th, 43rd, and 68th&nbsp;streets of Kansas City, Mo. Smith was identified as a leader of the gang, and Duncan, Franklin and Toombs as members of the gang.

Smith and Duncan are local rap artists who often posted to social media platforms, such as YouTube, with references to the 246 gang. In some of the videos, Smith and others show firearms and large amounts of cash. The social media posts also portrayed Smith and others wearing expensive jewelry, watches, hats, clothing and plate carrying vests that depicted 246 gang affiliation.

Members of the 246 gang used a residence in the 4400 block of Kensington, which is within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School, a public elementary school, for gang and drug-trafficking business. No one utilized the house as a primary or permanent residence. On Oct. 2, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the house and seized heroin as well as two assault rifles and a stolen vehicle &nbsp;that had been used in a drive-by shooting. Officers also found a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a Century Arms International 7.62x39mm pistol under the couch in the living room and a Glock .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol on the kitchen cabinet.

Smith was arrested at his apartment on Oct 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found codeine, $31,601 in cash, and jewelry valued at over $40,000.

Duncan was also arrested at his apartment on Oct. 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found a Zastava 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Norinco 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol, two loaded rifle magazines, and a loaded handgun magazine under the bed in a bedroom. Officers found $7,100 in cash and four bags of pills that contained oxycodone in the living room.

Smith, Franklin and Toombs also were found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Smith also was found guilty of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, one count of distributing marijuana, one count of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School), four counts of distributing heroin, and four counts of distributing heroin near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).

Franklin also was found guilty of two counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).

Duncan also was found guilty of possessing oxycodone the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and five counts of money laundering related to the purchases of money orders with drug-trafficking proceeds.

Toombs also was found guilty of maintaining a residence for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using controlled substances.

Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., deliberated for about six hours over two days before returning guilty verdicts to U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, ending a trial that began Aug. 29, 2022.

Eleven co-defendants in this case have pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

Sirrico L. Franklin, 31, of Raytown, Mo., was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to five years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Terrance Garner, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 21, 2022, to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Joshua Marchbanks, 32, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 24, 2022, to three years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. Carleeon D. Lockett, 30, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to six years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Kenneth D. Scott, 26, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on March 24, 2021, to three years and six months in federal prison without parole. Cordell Edwards, 34, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on March 7, 2022, to five years in federal prison without parole. Michael E. Sims, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 28, 2022, to five years and five months in federal prison without parole. Cordarrel L. Scott, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on Dec. 15, 2020, to 18 months in federal prison without parole. Marco R. Maddox, 38, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 27, 2022, to three years and five months in federal prison without parole. Cornelius Phelps, 36, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was sentenced on April 27, 2022, to three years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. Herman G. Bell, 67, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 22, 2022, to three years of probation.

Co-defendant Martin C. Garner, 35, of St. Louis, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 26, 2022, to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy and awaits sentencing.

Under federal statutes, Smith, Duncan, Franklin and Toombs each are subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663429114378.png" alt="Ladele D. Smith, also knows as Dellio and Dog as seen from one of his rap videos" />
 <figcaption>Ladele D. Smith, also knows as Dellio and Dog as seen from one of his rap videos</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY – Four Kansas City men who were part of 246, a violent street gang, were convicted by a federal jury for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy, according to the United State's Attorney.Ladele D. Smith, also known as “Dellio” and “Dog,” 35; David J. Duncan, IV, also known as “Deej” or “DJ,” 33; Roy Franklin, Jr., 31; and Gary O. Toombs, 42, were found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana from Jan. 1, 2011, to Oct. 1, 2019. Smith, Duncan, and Franklin were also convicted of multiple counts that charged them with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes, to include drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.&nbsp; Toombs was convicted of multiple counts that charged him with various drug-trafficking and firearms crimes as well.&nbsp;The investigation into the 246 street gang, operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area, began in June 2017. The gang is an alliance of gang members from the 24th, 43rd, and 68th&nbsp;streets of Kansas City, Mo. Smith was identified as a leader of the gang, and Duncan, Franklin and Toombs as members of the gang.Smith and Duncan are local rap artists who often posted to social media platforms, such as YouTube, with references to the 246 gang. In some of the videos, Smith and others show firearms and large amounts of cash. The social media posts also portrayed Smith and others wearing expensive jewelry, watches, hats, clothing and plate carrying vests that depicted 246 gang affiliation.Members of the 246 gang used a residence in the 4400 block of Kensington, which is within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School, a public elementary school, for gang and drug-trafficking business. No one utilized the house as a primary or permanent residence. On Oct. 2, 2019, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the house and seized heroin as well as two assault rifles and a stolen vehicle &nbsp;that had been used in a drive-by shooting. Officers also found a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a Century Arms International 7.62x39mm pistol under the couch in the living room and a Glock .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol on the kitchen cabinet.Smith was arrested at his apartment on Oct 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found codeine, $31,601 in cash, and jewelry valued at over $40,000.Duncan was also arrested at his apartment on Oct. 2, 2019. Officers searched his residence and found a Zastava 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Norinco 7.62 x 39mm rifle, a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol, two loaded rifle magazines, and a loaded handgun magazine under the bed in a bedroom. Officers found $7,100 in cash and four bags of pills that contained oxycodone in the living room.Smith, Franklin and Toombs also were found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.Smith also was found guilty of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, one count of distributing marijuana, one count of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School), four counts of distributing heroin, and four counts of distributing heroin near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).Franklin also was found guilty of two counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of distributing marijuana near a school (within 1,000 feet of George Washington Carver Dual Language School).Duncan also was found guilty of possessing oxycodone the intent to distribute, one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and five counts of money laundering related to the purchases of money orders with drug-trafficking proceeds.Toombs also was found guilty of maintaining a residence for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using controlled substances.Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., deliberated for about six hours over two days before returning guilty verdicts to U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, ending a trial that began Aug. 29, 2022.Eleven co-defendants in this case have pleaded guilty and been sentenced.Sirrico L. Franklin, 31, of Raytown, Mo., was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to five years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Terrance Garner, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 21, 2022, to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Joshua Marchbanks, 32, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 24, 2022, to three years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. Carleeon D. Lockett, 30, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 31, 2022, to six years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Kenneth D. Scott, 26, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on March 24, 2021, to three years and six months in federal prison without parole. Cordell Edwards, 34, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on March 7, 2022, to five years in federal prison without parole. Michael E. Sims, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 28, 2022, to five years and five months in federal prison without parole. Cordarrel L. Scott, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on Dec. 15, 2020, to 18 months in federal prison without parole. Marco R. Maddox, 38, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on May 27, 2022, to three years and five months in federal prison without parole. Cornelius Phelps, 36, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was sentenced on April 27, 2022, to three years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. Herman G. Bell, 67, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced on June 22, 2022, to three years of probation.Co-defendant Martin C. Garner, 35, of St. Louis, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 26, 2022, to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy and awaits sentencing.Under federal statutes, Smith, Duncan, Franklin and Toombs each are subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.

4 guilty in massive Kansas City drug, street gang conspiracy

TOPEKA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a man with one count of murder in the second degree, according to the United State's Attorney.&nbsp;

Stryder Dane Keo, 34, is accused of shooting and killing&nbsp;William Blacksmith, 35, Whiting, a member of the Kickapoo tribe on the Kickapoo Reservation in July 2022. 

The federal government has jurisdiction over the offense because the offense occurred within Indian country. The FBI is investigating the case.

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting on the Kickapoo Reservation, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

Just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s office received a call of a possible shooting in the 1300 Block of Firefly on the Reservation. First responders found a victim identified as William&nbsp;Blacksmith, 35, Whiting who was unresponsive in the yard near that address with multiple gunshot wounds.

A short time later, the suspect, Stryder Dane Keo, 32, was arrested without incident at his home on the reservation.

Keo was booked into the Brown County Jail just before 9 a.m. Sunday. He is being held without bond on requested charges of of Murder in the 1st Degree.&nbsp; The incident is being investigated by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, coordinated with the Brown County Attorney and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658145480978.png" alt="Keo-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Keo-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a man with one count of murder in the second degree, according to the United State's Attorney.&nbsp;Stryder Dane Keo, 34, is accused of shooting and killing&nbsp;William Blacksmith, 35, Whiting, a member of the Kickapoo tribe on the Kickapoo Reservation in July 2022. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658173612717.png" alt="Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas -Google map" />
 <figcaption>Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas -Google map</figcaption>
 </figure>The federal government has jurisdiction over the offense because the offense occurred within Indian country. The FBI is investigating the case.----------BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting on the Kickapoo Reservation, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.Just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s office received a call of a possible shooting in the 1300 Block of Firefly on the Reservation. First responders found a victim identified as William&nbsp;Blacksmith, 35, Whiting who was unresponsive in the yard near that address with multiple gunshot wounds.A short time later, the suspect, Stryder Dane Keo, 32, was arrested without incident at his home on the reservation.Keo was booked into the Brown County Jail just before 9 a.m. Sunday. He is being held without bond on requested charges of of Murder in the 1st Degree.&nbsp; The incident is being investigated by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, coordinated with the Brown County Attorney and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kan. man accused of murder on Kickapoo Reservation

SEDGWICK COUNTY&nbsp; Crime Stoppers of Wichita-Sedgwick County has approved a $2,500 reward for an anonymous tipster whose information led to the arrest of wholesale fentanyl dealers in Wichita.

On August 11, police in Wichita arrested 21-year-old Chandra Bray, 26-year-old, Michael Parker and 25-year-old Matthew Lewis – all of Wichita – after a search warrant was conducted at their home in the 6100 block of E. Boston in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

 The three were all booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested drug and paraphernalia charges.

The arrests come after an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers reported drugs being sold from the home. Through diligent follow-up work, officers located over 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills, powders, drug paraphernalia, and several stolen firearms.

"This is a great example of the collaboration between Crime Stoppers and our local law enforcement agencies," said Macy, Crime Stoppers Coordinator. 

"We rely on the great follow-up work from officers to corroborate the information received through Crime Stoppers, and in this case, it led to something significant."

A $2,500 reward was approved at Monday's Crime Stoppers board meeting. This reward coincides with Crime Stoppers new efforts to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the Wichita/Sedgwick County community

"We're actively targeting fentanyl dealers in Sedgwick County," said Macy. "So if someone has information about a person with large quantities of these pills, they can send that into Crime Stoppers and expect an increased reward if it leads to their arrest."

The Crime Stoppers fentanyl campaign offers up to $2,500 rewards to tipsters whose information leads to an arrest of a fentanyl wholesaler – or anyone with more than one thousand pills in their possession, intending to sell.

"I think it sends a strong message to the community and the dealers that we won't tolerate this happening here in Sedgwick County," Macy said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663340799051.png" alt="Lewis-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Lewis-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY&nbsp; Crime Stoppers of Wichita-Sedgwick County has approved a $2,500 reward for an anonymous tipster whose information led to the arrest of wholesale fentanyl dealers in Wichita.On August 11, police in Wichita arrested 21-year-old Chandra Bray, 26-year-old, Michael Parker and 25-year-old Matthew Lewis – all of Wichita – after a search warrant was conducted at their home in the 6100 block of E. Boston in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663340714627.png" alt="Bray-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Bray-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure> The three were all booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested drug and paraphernalia charges.The arrests come after an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers reported drugs being sold from the home. Through diligent follow-up work, officers located over 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills, powders, drug paraphernalia, and several stolen firearms.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663341042332.png" alt="Parker" />
 <figcaption>Parker</figcaption>
 </figure>"This is a great example of the collaboration between Crime Stoppers and our local law enforcement agencies," said Macy, Crime Stoppers Coordinator. "We rely on the great follow-up work from officers to corroborate the information received through Crime Stoppers, and in this case, it led to something significant."A $2,500 reward was approved at Monday's Crime Stoppers board meeting. This reward coincides with Crime Stoppers new efforts to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the Wichita/Sedgwick County community"We're actively targeting fentanyl dealers in Sedgwick County," said Macy. "So if someone has information about a person with large quantities of these pills, they can send that into Crime Stoppers and expect an increased reward if it leads to their arrest."The Crime Stoppers fentanyl campaign offers up to $2,500 rewards to tipsters whose information leads to an arrest of a fentanyl wholesaler – or anyone with more than one thousand pills in their possession, intending to sell."I think it sends a strong message to the community and the dealers that we won't tolerate this happening here in Sedgwick County," Macy said.

Anonymous tip led to arrest of fentanyl dealers at Kansas home

OSAGE COUNTY&nbsp; —A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Todd James Lewis, 54, of Carbondale, on seven counts of wire fraud, one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of theft of government funds, according to the United State's Attorney.

The FBI and the U.S. Department of Labor are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Kenney is prosecuting the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663355390136.png" alt="Lewis-from a previous arrest in Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Lewis-from a previous arrest in Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY&nbsp; —A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Todd James Lewis, 54, of Carbondale, on seven counts of wire fraud, one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of theft of government funds, according to the United State's Attorney.The FBI and the U.S. Department of Labor are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Kenney is prosecuting the case.

Kansas man accused of aggravated identity theft

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A woman who was acquitted in July of killing her teenage daughter but convicted of abandoning the girl's corpse was sentenced Thursday but will be released from prison soon.

Rebecca Ruud was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arkansas-missouri-springfield-99ef9a559538610ac6a15215f28393b2">acquitted in the death of</a>&nbsp;16-year-old Savannah Leckie, who moved to Ruud's farm after leaving her adoptive home in Minnesota. Ruud gave the girl up for adoption as a baby.

But Ruud was convicted of abandoning the girl's corpse, which was found on a burn pile at Ruud's property on the Arkansas-Missouri border in July 2017.

She was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday and fined $5,000. But she will be given credit for the five years she has been in prison since her arrest, meaning she will be freed after prison officials process her release, the Springfield News-Leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2022/09/15/rebecca-ruud-sentenced-burning-her-daughters-remains-charges-dropped-husband/10378363002/">reported</a>.

During her trial, Ruud's attorneys argued that Leckie died by suicide and Ruud panicked and burned her body after finding her dead.

After the bench trial, Greene County Circuit Court Judge Calvin Holden ruled that the state did not present enough evidence to support a murder charge.

Murder charges against Ruud’s husband, Robert Peat Jr., were dismissed Thursday shortly before Ruud's sentencing.

Leckie's adoptive mother, Tamile Leckie-Montague, has said the girl&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/06c25302ea1f4efa92ac73c9cdb46a77">went to live with Ruud in 2016</a>&nbsp;because she was having behavioral problems.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659219812433.png" alt="Ruud-photo Greene Co." />
 <figcaption>Ruud-photo Greene Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A woman who was acquitted in July of killing her teenage daughter but convicted of abandoning the girl's corpse was sentenced Thursday but will be released from prison soon.Rebecca Ruud was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arkansas-missouri-springfield-99ef9a559538610ac6a15215f28393b2">acquitted in the death of</a>&nbsp;16-year-old Savannah Leckie, who moved to Ruud's farm after leaving her adoptive home in Minnesota. Ruud gave the girl up for adoption as a baby.But Ruud was convicted of abandoning the girl's corpse, which was found on a burn pile at Ruud's property on the Arkansas-Missouri border in July 2017.She was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday and fined $5,000. But she will be given credit for the five years she has been in prison since her arrest, meaning she will be freed after prison officials process her release, the Springfield News-Leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2022/09/15/rebecca-ruud-sentenced-burning-her-daughters-remains-charges-dropped-husband/10378363002/">reported</a>.During her trial, Ruud's attorneys argued that Leckie died by suicide and Ruud panicked and burned her body after finding her dead.After the bench trial, Greene County Circuit Court Judge Calvin Holden ruled that the state did not present enough evidence to support a murder charge.Murder charges against Ruud’s husband, Robert Peat Jr., were dismissed Thursday shortly before Ruud's sentencing.Leckie's adoptive mother, Tamile Leckie-Montague, has said the girl&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/06c25302ea1f4efa92ac73c9cdb46a77">went to live with Ruud in 2016</a>&nbsp;because she was having behavioral problems.

Woman acquitted of killing teen daughter to be free soon

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon after a violent altercation with a police officer.

Just after 2 p.m. Friday, an officer stopped a suspicious person walking along the road near SE 23rd and SE Minnesota for having an open container of beer, according to Police Sgt. Gene Dixon. During the stop, the man gave multiple fake names interfering with the officer’s investigation. 

Once the officer could identify the man’s true identity as 45-year-old Kevin N. Teeter Jr., the officer discovered that Teeter had multiple felony warrants for his arrest.

When the officer attempted to take Teeter into custody, Teeter drew a large “Samuraistyle knife,” causing an officer in danger call to be broadcast. The officer pulled out his weapon, and Teeter dropped the sword and ran into the backyard of a nearby house.

A struggle ensued between Teeter and the officer in the backyard. Teeter grabbed a brick and confronted the officer with it. Assisting officers arrived and used less-lethal beanbag rounds in an attempt to disarm Teeter. 

Police eventually took Teeter into custody. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Dixon.

After he was medically cleared, detectives interviewed Teeter and then booked into the Shawnee County Department of requested charges of Two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer, Fugitive from Justice, Outside Agency warrant, Violate offender registration act.

Teeter has previous convictions for rape, aggravated sexual battery and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663426613019.png" alt="Teeter has previous convictions for rape, aggravated sexual battery and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Teeter has previous convictions for rape, aggravated sexual battery and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon after a violent altercation with a police officer.Just after 2 p.m. Friday, an officer stopped a suspicious person walking along the road near SE 23rd and SE Minnesota for having an open container of beer, according to Police Sgt. Gene Dixon. During the stop, the man gave multiple fake names interfering with the officer’s investigation. Once the officer could identify the man’s true identity as 45-year-old Kevin N. Teeter Jr., the officer discovered that Teeter had multiple felony warrants for his arrest.When the officer attempted to take Teeter into custody, Teeter drew a large “Samuraistyle knife,” causing an officer in danger call to be broadcast. The officer pulled out his weapon, and Teeter dropped the sword and ran into the backyard of a nearby house.A struggle ensued between Teeter and the officer in the backyard. Teeter grabbed a brick and confronted the officer with it. Assisting officers arrived and used less-lethal beanbag rounds in an attempt to disarm Teeter. Police eventually took Teeter into custody. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Dixon.After he was medically cleared, detectives interviewed Teeter and then booked into the Shawnee County Department of requested charges of Two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer, Fugitive from Justice, Outside Agency warrant, Violate offender registration act.Teeter has previous convictions for rape, aggravated sexual battery and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Police: Kan. sex offender was armed with 'samurai-style' knife

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on drug allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 3:30a.m. Sept. 14, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Chevrolet sedan for a traffic infraction near 110th Road and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 A Jackson County K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics in the car. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of cocaine, an additional controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 

The front seat passenger, Semaja L. Willform, 20, of Merriam, had an outstanding felony warrant from Johnson County for burglary. Willform was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail and was booked on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to Morse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663333106559.png" alt="Willform-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Willform-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on drug allegations after a traffic stop.Just after 3:30a.m. Sept. 14, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Chevrolet sedan for a traffic infraction near 110th Road and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. A Jackson County K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics in the car. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of cocaine, an additional controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The front seat passenger, Semaja L. Willform, 20, of Merriam, had an outstanding felony warrant from Johnson County for burglary. Willform was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail and was booked on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to Morse.

Kan. woman wanted for burglary was transporting cocaine

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of license plate and vehicle thefts in Salina have made an arrest.

On Thursday, police arrested Anthony Bernal, 39, of Salina, in connection to the stolen license plate case, two stolen vehicle cases, and a case in which a loaf of bread and a package of Oscar Meyer hotdogs were stolen from a south Salina store, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

On Tuesday afternoon, a&nbsp;reported Hispanic man driving a black Dodge Caravan pulled into a parking stall next to a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan in the parking lot of Dollar Tree, 1201 W. Crawford Street. The man was seen walking to the back of the Grand Caravan and removing the license plate. He then got back into the Caravan and drove to nearby Club Carwash.

The man then came back to the Grand Caravan with a different license plate, which he handed to the owner of the Grand Caravan and asked whether it was hers. When she confronted him about stealing her license plate, he fled.

This incident was captured on surveillance video from Club Carwash, according to Forrester.

On Wednesday, police respond to a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of S. 12th Street. During that encounter, an officer took from one of the people involved a Dodge vehicle key. The key would later help police develop a suspect.

Just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to the report of people snooping in the 100 block of S. Baker Street. When police arrived, they found a charcoal gray Dodge Caravan parked in a nearby alley with its hazard lights on, the hood propped open, and the driver's door open. The tag on the vehicle was the one reported stolen from a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Tuesday afternoon.

Police also discovered that the Caravan had been reported stolen out of Garden City. When officers searched the Caravan, they found narcotics and drug paraphernalia, according to Forrester.

During the investigation into this incident, police made contact with Bernal. Also on Thursday, an officer took the Dodge vehicle key from the Wednesday incident to the impound lot where the Caravan was kept and discovered that the key belonged to that particular minivan.

At approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Park Street. A 62-year-old Salina man told police that he had loaned his 2008 Pontiac G6, valued at $2,000, to another person.

While that person and Bernal were at the residence on Park Street, Bernal left in the vehicle without permission, Forrester said.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Bernal was found asleep in the G6 in the parking lot of Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street. While officers were talking with Bernal, Walmart personnel approached and told police that Bernal had allegedly stolen a loaf of Sara Lee bread and a package of Oscar Meyer hotdogs, which were valued at $5, Forrester said.

Bernal also allegedly was found to be in possession of 10 Klonopin pills for which he had no prescription or tax stamp.

Bernal is being held on requested charges of Felony theft,&nbsp;Felony possession of stolen property, Possession of a stimulant, No tax stamp, Two counts of misdemeanor theft, Two counts of driving while suspended and Two counts of misdemeanor possession of stolen property.

Bernal has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, DUI and drugs in Finney and Lyon County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663336663641.jpeg" alt="Bernal has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, DUI and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Bernal has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, DUI and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of license plate and vehicle thefts in Salina have made an arrest.On Thursday, police arrested Anthony Bernal, 39, of Salina, in connection to the stolen license plate case, two stolen vehicle cases, and a case in which a loaf of bread and a package of Oscar Meyer hotdogs were stolen from a south Salina store, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.On Tuesday afternoon, a&nbsp;reported Hispanic man driving a black Dodge Caravan pulled into a parking stall next to a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan in the parking lot of Dollar Tree, 1201 W. Crawford Street. The man was seen walking to the back of the Grand Caravan and removing the license plate. He then got back into the Caravan and drove to nearby Club Carwash.The man then came back to the Grand Caravan with a different license plate, which he handed to the owner of the Grand Caravan and asked whether it was hers. When she confronted him about stealing her license plate, he fled.This incident was captured on surveillance video from Club Carwash, according to Forrester.On Wednesday, police respond to a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of S. 12th Street. During that encounter, an officer took from one of the people involved a Dodge vehicle key. The key would later help police develop a suspect.Just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to the report of people snooping in the 100 block of S. Baker Street. When police arrived, they found a charcoal gray Dodge Caravan parked in a nearby alley with its hazard lights on, the hood propped open, and the driver's door open. The tag on the vehicle was the one reported stolen from a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Tuesday afternoon.Police also discovered that the Caravan had been reported stolen out of Garden City. When officers searched the Caravan, they found narcotics and drug paraphernalia, according to Forrester.During the investigation into this incident, police made contact with Bernal. Also on Thursday, an officer took the Dodge vehicle key from the Wednesday incident to the impound lot where the Caravan was kept and discovered that the key belonged to that particular minivan.At approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Park Street. A 62-year-old Salina man told police that he had loaned his 2008 Pontiac G6, valued at $2,000, to another person.While that person and Bernal were at the residence on Park Street, Bernal left in the vehicle without permission, Forrester said.At 6 p.m. Thursday, Bernal was found asleep in the G6 in the parking lot of Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street. While officers were talking with Bernal, Walmart personnel approached and told police that Bernal had allegedly stolen a loaf of Sara Lee bread and a package of Oscar Meyer hotdogs, which were valued at $5, Forrester said.Bernal also allegedly was found to be in possession of 10 Klonopin pills for which he had no prescription or tax stamp.Bernal is being held on requested charges of Felony theft,&nbsp;Felony possession of stolen property, Possession of a stimulant, No tax stamp, Two counts of misdemeanor theft, Two counts of driving while suspended and Two counts of misdemeanor possession of stolen property.Bernal has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, DUI and drugs in Finney and Lyon County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections&nbsp;

Police arrest Kansas felon for license plate, vehicle thefts

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp; a fatal shooting that left 21-year-old Devin Bills of Wichita deceased have arrested&nbsp;19-year-old Laquavion Bentley.

Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 4500 block of South Hydraulic. Upon arrival, Officers located Bills unconscious and not breathing with two gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to Officer Juan&nbsp;Rebolledo.

Officers began life-saving measures. EMS pronounced Bills deceased on the scene.

The investigation revealed that Bills and several other people were outside the residence hanging out when a verbal argument ensued, and shots were fired. The suspect later identified as Bentley fled the scene in a vehicle. 

He is being<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20075063"> held on $600,000 bonds</a> on requested charges of 2nd degree intentional murder, failure to comply and criminal possession of a firearm, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663353219108.png" alt="Benetley-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Benetley-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp; a fatal shooting that left 21-year-old Devin Bills of Wichita deceased have arrested&nbsp;19-year-old Laquavion Bentley.Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 4500 block of South Hydraulic. Upon arrival, Officers located Bills unconscious and not breathing with two gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to Officer Juan&nbsp;Rebolledo.Officers began life-saving measures. EMS pronounced Bills deceased on the scene.The investigation revealed that Bills and several other people were outside the residence hanging out when a verbal argument ensued, and shots were fired. The suspect later identified as Bentley fled the scene in a vehicle. He is being<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20075063"> held on $600,000 bonds</a> on requested charges of 2nd degree intentional murder, failure to comply and criminal possession of a firearm, according to online jail records.

Kan. teen accused of murder after shooting while 'hanging out' 

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women during criminal investigations was indicted Thursday on charges that he sexually abused two women, the FBI said.

Roger Golubski, 69, was arrested at his home in Edwardsville after a federal grand jury indicted him on six counts of civil rights violations. He was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday afternoon.

Golubski retired in 2010 after working for the Kansas City (Kansas) Police Department for 35 years. The FBI&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/police-kansas-city-kansas-4d005737c9046b7d65363a6e82f93493">has been investigating allegations</a>&nbsp;that Golubski, who is white, sexually assaulted Black women in the city and exchanged drugs for information during criminal investigations.

The federal indictment announced Thursday accuses Golubski of sexually assaulting two women, identified as S.K., and O.W., on several occasions between 1998 and 2002.

He is accused of raping both women and forcing them to perform oral sex on him several times in his vehicle and at the women's homes. Golubski’s conduct included aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping, according to the indictment.

If convicted of any of the counts, Golubski could be sentenced to life in prison.

Golubski's attorney, Morgan Roach, didn't immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

Civil rights groups for years sought an investigation into Golubski's conduct. The allegations against him drew more attention after Lamont McIntyre, who spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he didn't commit,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-kansas-7b4c4af7410f67d20fd19cb2e9235aad">sued Golubski</a>&nbsp;and other Kansas City, Kansas, officers after he was released.

McIntyre and his mother, Rose McIntyre, alleged in the lawsuit that Golubski framed Lamont for a double homicide in 1994 because she refused the detective's sexual demands. The local government agreed in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-96f163ee13c721c0ab53899dcad05897">settle the lawsuit</a>&nbsp;for $12.5 million.

When deposed by McIntyre’s lawyers in the case, Golubski invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination hundreds of times. He has consistently declined media requests to comment on the allegations.

In 2020, a coalition of Kansas lawmakers, religious leaders and racial justice advocates&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/religion-us-news-police-crime-abuse-of-women-4029e8e0d18a3af50c5b219afe7a0f41">asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to investigate</a>&nbsp;Golubski and other members of the department who were accused of misconduct and abuse.

And in 2021, an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-crime-police-54f4c7a47df11cd937aacdb180b4b25e">organization run by rapper Jay-Z filed</a>&nbsp;a petition seeking records from the police department related to what it called a history of officer misconduct within the department.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593723693793.png" alt="Roger Golubski-photo&nbsp;Edwardsville Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Roger Golubski-photo&nbsp;Edwardsville Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women during criminal investigations was indicted Thursday on charges that he sexually abused two women, the FBI said.Roger Golubski, 69, was arrested at his home in Edwardsville after a federal grand jury indicted him on six counts of civil rights violations. He was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday afternoon.Golubski retired in 2010 after working for the Kansas City (Kansas) Police Department for 35 years. The FBI&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/police-kansas-city-kansas-4d005737c9046b7d65363a6e82f93493">has been investigating allegations</a>&nbsp;that Golubski, who is white, sexually assaulted Black women in the city and exchanged drugs for information during criminal investigations.The federal indictment announced Thursday accuses Golubski of sexually assaulting two women, identified as S.K., and O.W., on several occasions between 1998 and 2002.He is accused of raping both women and forcing them to perform oral sex on him several times in his vehicle and at the women's homes. Golubski’s conduct included aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping, according to the indictment.If convicted of any of the counts, Golubski could be sentenced to life in prison.Golubski's attorney, Morgan Roach, didn't immediately respond to messages seeking comment.Civil rights groups for years sought an investigation into Golubski's conduct. The allegations against him drew more attention after Lamont McIntyre, who spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he didn't commit,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-kansas-7b4c4af7410f67d20fd19cb2e9235aad">sued Golubski</a>&nbsp;and other Kansas City, Kansas, officers after he was released.McIntyre and his mother, Rose McIntyre, alleged in the lawsuit that Golubski framed Lamont for a double homicide in 1994 because she refused the detective's sexual demands. The local government agreed in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lawsuits-kansas-city-96f163ee13c721c0ab53899dcad05897">settle the lawsuit</a>&nbsp;for $12.5 million.When deposed by McIntyre’s lawyers in the case, Golubski invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination hundreds of times. He has consistently declined media requests to comment on the allegations.In 2020, a coalition of Kansas lawmakers, religious leaders and racial justice advocates&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/religion-us-news-police-crime-abuse-of-women-4029e8e0d18a3af50c5b219afe7a0f41">asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to investigate</a>&nbsp;Golubski and other members of the department who were accused of misconduct and abuse.And in 2021, an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-crime-police-54f4c7a47df11cd937aacdb180b4b25e">organization run by rapper Jay-Z filed</a>&nbsp;a petition seeking records from the police department related to what it called a history of officer misconduct within the department.This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Sex crime: FBI arrests Kan. detective long accused of corruption

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Initially <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/702c0720-6165-4c41-9b28-755ea301b248">arrested on June 4, 2021</a>,&nbsp;33-year-old, Aaron Lee Zachry of Junction City has been accused&nbsp;of 2 additional counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, where the offender is over 18 years of age, and the victim is under 14 years of age.

Zachry was a paraeducator for USD 383 Manhattan Ogden School District from August 2018 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Zachry remains confined to the Riley County Jail. Bond for these new charges is $75,000.

If you have any additional information contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. You can also <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353">submit tips anonymously here</a>.

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - Initially <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/702c0720-6165-4c41-9b28-755ea301b248">arrested on June 4, 2021</a>,&nbsp;33-year-old, Aaron Lee Zachry of Junction City has been accused&nbsp;of 2 additional counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, where the offender is over 18 years of age, and the victim is under 14 years of age.Zachry was a paraeducator for USD 383 Manhattan Ogden School District from August 2018 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Zachry remains confined to the Riley County Jail. Bond for these new charges is $75,000.If you have any additional information contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. You can also <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353">submit tips anonymously here</a>.

Former Manhattan-Ogden para accused of additional child sex crimes 

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—The search in Wabaunsee County for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping in Russell County has shifted to Missouri.

Through an investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office the location of the suspect in this case has been confirmed to be in Missouri, according to Sheriff Rob Hoskins.

Wabaunsee County authorities have forwarded their investigative leads to Russell County and Missouri authorities so they may continue their investigation and arrest the suspect.

WABAUNSSEE COUNTY—A manhunt in rural Wabaunsee County has ended but the sheriff's office is asking the public to continue to keep doors locked and to remove keys from vehicles, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff&nbsp;Rob Hoskins.

Kansas Highway Patrol and Wabaunsee County Deputies were in the McFarland, Paxico areas searching for a black male subject.&nbsp;

The sheriff's office has not indicated what prompted the search or additional details.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—The search in Wabaunsee County for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping in Russell County has shifted to Missouri.Through an investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office the location of the suspect in this case has been confirmed to be in Missouri, according to Sheriff Rob Hoskins.Wabaunsee County authorities have forwarded their investigative leads to Russell County and Missouri authorities so they may continue their investigation and arrest the suspect.--------WABAUNSSEE COUNTY—A manhunt in rural Wabaunsee County has ended but the sheriff's office is asking the public to continue to keep doors locked and to remove keys from vehicles, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff&nbsp;Rob Hoskins.Kansas Highway Patrol and Wabaunsee County Deputies were in the McFarland, Paxico areas searching for a black male subject.&nbsp;The sheriff's office has not indicated what prompted the search or additional details.

Update: Wabaunsee Co. manhunt called off; keep doors locked

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.

Just after noon on Sept. 5, police investigated a burglary of a vehicle that was parked in the 500 block Unity in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp;

An investigation led to the arrest on Tuesday of 28-year-old Kattibrie D. Lynch of Atchison on a District Court warrant for burglary of a vehicle and theft. She is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663162815583.png" alt="Lynch-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Lynch-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.Just after noon on Sept. 5, police investigated a burglary of a vehicle that was parked in the 500 block Unity in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp;The suspect took cash from the vehicle. An investigation led to the arrest on Tuesday of 28-year-old Kattibrie D. Lynch of Atchison on a District Court warrant for burglary of a vehicle and theft. She is being held without bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas woman jailed for alleged burglary

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent sexual assault made his first court appearance on Monday. Darryl Ford, 61,&nbsp;is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, attempted rape, and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. All charges are felonies except the battery.

Just after 7:30 a.m. Sept. 7, police were dispatched to a Wichita hospital for a Sexual Assault report. A 58-year-old victim reported being sexually assaulted by Ford at a home in the 900 block of West Maple in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.

After an investigation, police arrested&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;

All are felonies except the last one. Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case on Sept. 26. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662728996946.png" alt="Ford-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ford-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent sexual assault made his first court appearance on Monday. Darryl Ford, 61,&nbsp;is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, attempted rape, and battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. All charges are felonies except the battery.Just after 7:30 a.m. Sept. 7, police were dispatched to a Wichita hospital for a Sexual Assault report. A 58-year-old victim reported being sexually assaulted by Ford at a home in the 900 block of West Maple in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.After an investigation, police arrested&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;All are felonies except the last one. Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case on Sept. 26. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond.

Kansas man charged in violent sexual assault of 58-year-old

MANHATTAN–&nbsp; Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fight in Aggieville on August 28. With assistance from Fort Riley’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), authorities have identified a suspect and made an arrest, according to the Riley County Police Department.

On Wednesday, police arrested 25-year-old Jordan Owens of Fort Riley&nbsp; for aggravated battery after he reportedly punched a 23-year-old man causing severe head injuries. 

The victim was found in the alley behind Tate’s bar in the 1100 block of Moro St. by a group of individuals who brought him to the emergency room at Via Christi.

 The victim was later transported to KU Medical Center in Kansas City for further treatment, no current medical status is available.

Owens remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $50,000.

MANHATTAN–&nbsp; Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fight in Aggieville on August 28. With assistance from Fort Riley’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), authorities have identified a suspect and made an arrest, according to the Riley County Police Department.On Wednesday, police arrested 25-year-old Jordan Owens of Fort Riley&nbsp; for aggravated battery after he reportedly punched a 23-year-old man causing severe head injuries. The victim was found in the alley behind Tate’s bar in the 1100 block of Moro St. by a group of individuals who brought him to the emergency room at Via Christi. The victim was later transported to KU Medical Center in Kansas City for further treatment, no current medical status is available.Owens remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $50,000.

Suspect arrested for fight in Aggieville that critically injured man

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

A Colorado man and a woman were arrested Monday afternoon after leading a trooper on a chase from Hays to Russell with speeds that reached 130 miles per hour.

At 3:36 p.m. Monday, a trooper tried to stop a 2015 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Anthony B. Casados of Parker, Colo., at mile marker 158 on Interstate 70 at Hays, said Trooper Tod Hileman of the Kansas Highway Patrol.

The motorcycle fled eastbound on I-70 and exited the interstate at Russell at the U.S. 281 junction. The motorcycle ran out of gas about a mile south of Russell.

The driver dropped the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended a short time later, Hileman said.

Casados and his passenger, 42-year-old Megan C. Horstmann of Denver, were arrested on a requested charge of fleeing and alluding. Casados was also arrested on a requested charge of driving with a revoked driver's license.

Both suspects were booked into the Ellis County Jail. No one was injured in the pursuit.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663170835524.png" alt="Casados-from an earlier arrest in&nbsp;Huerfano County, Colorado" />
 <figcaption>Casados-from an earlier arrest in&nbsp;Huerfano County, Colorado</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostA Colorado man and a woman were arrested Monday afternoon after leading a trooper on a chase from Hays to Russell with speeds that reached 130 miles per hour.At 3:36 p.m. Monday, a trooper tried to stop a 2015 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Anthony B. Casados of Parker, Colo., at mile marker 158 on Interstate 70 at Hays, said Trooper Tod Hileman of the Kansas Highway Patrol. The motorcycle fled eastbound on I-70 and exited the interstate at Russell at the U.S. 281 junction. The motorcycle ran out of gas about a mile south of Russell.The driver dropped the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended a short time later, Hileman said.Casados and his passenger, 42-year-old Megan C. Horstmann of Denver, were arrested on a requested charge of fleeing and alluding. Casados was also arrested on a requested charge of driving with a revoked driver's license.Both suspects were booked into the Ellis County Jail. No one was injured in the pursuit.

Trooper arrests 2 after 130mph chase on I-70

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who have been running from the law since 2019.

On Tuesday, police learned two fugitives from justice were in the city of Topeka, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz. Information was that the two would be in a maroon Chevy truck with South Dakota Plates.

At approximately noon, officers began to track the movements of the truck utilizing the LPRs (Licenses Plate Readers) and determined the direction of travel on SW 21st from SW Washburn. Information was relayed to officers and the vehicle was spotted by an officer in the Motor Cycle Unit still traveling west on SW 21st.

The driver of the truck attempted to elude officers, but was stopped behind a local church on the corner of SW 21st and SW Sims.

Police took Todd Joseph Sweet, 49, and Laura Penelope Wilson Sweet, 45, both of Tennessee into custody and transported&nbsp; \them to Shawnee County Department of Corrections on Fugitive from Justice Warrants out of the Eastern District of Tennessee. Both had warrants for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution and had been on the run since 2019.

Two juveniles were also found in the vehicle with them and were placed in police protective custody. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663104730881.png" alt="Police on the scene of the arrest-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the arrest-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who have been running from the law since 2019.On Tuesday, police learned two fugitives from justice were in the city of Topeka, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz. Information was that the two would be in a maroon Chevy truck with South Dakota Plates.At approximately noon, officers began to track the movements of the truck utilizing the LPRs (Licenses Plate Readers) and determined the direction of travel on SW 21st from SW Washburn. Information was relayed to officers and the vehicle was spotted by an officer in the Motor Cycle Unit still traveling west on SW 21st.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663119032066.png" alt="Sweet-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>The driver of the truck attempted to elude officers, but was stopped behind a local church on the corner of SW 21st and SW Sims.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663118807700.png" alt="Sweet" />
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 </figure>Police took Todd Joseph Sweet, 49, and Laura Penelope Wilson Sweet, 45, both of Tennessee into custody and transported&nbsp; \them to Shawnee County Department of Corrections on Fugitive from Justice Warrants out of the Eastern District of Tennessee. Both had warrants for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution and had been on the run since 2019.Two juveniles were also found in the vehicle with them and were placed in police protective custody.

2 fugitives from justice since 2019 captured in Kansas

MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public Schools continue investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday and one student is in custody, according to a media release from police.

Smoky Valley school officials were made aware of information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg.

Police were notified of the potential threat and immediately started an investigation into this incident. Through a collaborative effort between USD 400 officials, the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lindsborg Police Department that went late into the morning hours, a juvenile subject was identified and taken into custody without incident.

While the immediate incident has been resolved, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Lindsborg Police Department takes these incidents seriously and will investigate them accordingly.

MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400-Smoky Valley Public School are investigating an alleged school threat.

Late Monday, school district officials and Lindsborg Police Department were contacted&nbsp;with information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg, according to a statement from&nbsp; Superintendent Heath Hogan on the school district web site.

The Lindsborg Police Department immediately started an investigation into the incident and numerous people of interest are being interviewed by police.&nbsp;

Smoky Valley High School is holding classes on its regular schedule on Tuesday.&nbsp; There is an increased law enforcement presence.&nbsp; Anyone who has specific information related to this threat should contact the Lindsborg Police Department, 785-227-2988.

"The school and the district take every threat seriously and all with be investigated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The district encourages you to report any information about any school safety related incidents to administrators or staff at school, or to the Lindsborg Police Department."

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 </figure>MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public Schools continue investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday and one student is in custody, according to a media release from police.Smoky Valley school officials were made aware of information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg.Police were notified of the potential threat and immediately started an investigation into this incident. Through a collaborative effort between USD 400 officials, the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lindsborg Police Department that went late into the morning hours, a juvenile subject was identified and taken into custody without incident.While the immediate incident has been resolved, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Lindsborg Police Department takes these incidents seriously and will investigate them accordingly.---------MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400-Smoky Valley Public School are investigating an alleged school threat.Late Monday, school district officials and Lindsborg Police Department were contacted&nbsp;with information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg, according to a statement from&nbsp; Superintendent Heath Hogan on the school district web site.The Lindsborg Police Department immediately started an investigation into the incident and numerous people of interest are being interviewed by police.&nbsp;Smoky Valley High School is holding classes on its regular schedule on Tuesday.&nbsp; There is an increased law enforcement presence.&nbsp; Anyone who has specific information related to this threat should contact the Lindsborg Police Department, 785-227-2988."The school and the district take every threat seriously and all with be investigated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The district encourages you to report any information about any school safety related incidents to administrators or staff at school, or to the Lindsborg Police Department."

Police make arrest for alleged threat at Kan. high school

WASHINGTON (AP) — Upending the political debate, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/abortion">nationwide abortion ban</a>&nbsp;Tuesday, sending shockwaves through both parties and igniting fresh debate on a fraught issue weeks before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections">midterm elections</a>&nbsp;that will determine control of Congress.

Graham's own Republican Party leaders did not immediately embrace his abortion ban bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress. Democrats torched it as an alarming signal of where “MAGA” Republicans are headed if they win control of the House and Senate in November.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Upending the political debate, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/abortion">nationwide abortion ban</a>&nbsp;Tuesday, sending shockwaves through both parties and igniting fresh debate on a fraught issue weeks before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections">midterm elections</a>&nbsp;that will determine control of Congress.Graham's own Republican Party leaders did not immediately embrace his abortion ban bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress. Democrats torched it as an alarming signal of where “MAGA” Republicans are headed if they win control of the House and Senate in November."America’s got to make some decisions," Graham said at a news conference at the Capitol.The South Carolina Republican said that rather than shying away from the Supreme Court's ruling this summer overturning Roe vs. Wade's nearly 50-year right to abortion access, Republicans are preparing to fight to make a nationwide abortion ban federal law.“Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, we’re going nowhere,” the senator said while flanked by female advocates from the anti-abortion movement. “We welcome the debate. We welcome the vote in the United States Senate as to what America should look like in 2022.”Reaction was swift, fierce and unwavering from Democrats who viewed Graham's legislation as an extreme example of the far-right's hold on the GOP, and as a political gift of self-inflicted pain for Republican candidates now having to answer questions about an abortion ban heading toward the midterm elections.“A nationwide abortion ban — that’s the contrast between the two parties, plain and simple,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.Sen.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-congress-government-and-politics-3470f5158353cf2797f8fac4d9330eaf">Patty Murray</a>, a Democrat from Washington who is in her own fight for reelection, said Republicans “want to force” women to stay pregnant and deliver babies.“To anyone who thought they were safe, here is the painful reality,” she said. “Republicans are coming for your rights.”The sudden turn of events comes in a razor-tight election season as Republicans hoping to win control of Congress are struggling to recapture momentum, particularly after the Supreme Court's landmark decision sparked deep concerns among some voters, with signs of female voters peeling away from the GOP.In a midterm election where the party out of the White House traditionally holds an advantage, even more so this year with President Joe Biden's lackluster approval ratings, the Democrats have regained their own momentum pushing back the GOP candidates in House and Senate races.Tuesday's announcement set up an immediate split screen with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">Biden</a>&nbsp;and Democrats poised&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-prices-government-and-politics-89706a04bc727d3e58ab6bb4b2efa995">to celebrate their accomplishments</a>&nbsp;in a ceremony at the White House after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and Republicans forced to answer for Graham's proposed abortion ban."This bill is wildly out of step with what Americans believe," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement."While President Biden and Vice President Harris are focused on the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, health care, and energy – and to take unprecedented action to address climate change — Republicans in Congress are focused on taking rights away from millions of women," Jean-Pierre said.Graham's legislation has almost zero chance of becoming law, but it elevates the abortion issue at a time when other Republicans would prefer to focus on inflation, border security and Biden's leadership.The Republican bill would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy, except in cases of rape, incest or risk to the physical health of the mother. Graham said it would put the U.S. on par with many countries in Europe and around the world.In particular, Graham's bill would leave in place state laws that are more restrictive. That provision is notable because many Republicans have argued that the Supreme Court's ruling leaves the abortion issue for the states to decide. But the legislation from the Republicans makes it clear states are only allowed to decide the issue if their abortion bans are more stringent.Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who is one seat away from majority control, declined to embrace Graham's legislation.“I think every Republican senator running this year in these contested races has an answer as to how they feel about the issue," McConnell said. He said most GOP senators prefer having the issue dealt with by the states, rather than at the federal level. "So I leave it up to our candidates who are quite capable of handling this issue to determine for them what their response is.”The Democratic senators most at risk this fall and other Democratic candidates running for Congress appeared eager to fight against Graham's proposed nationwide abortion ban.Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a Nevada Democrat, tweeted that Graham “and every other anti-choice extremist can take a hike.”Her Republican opponent, Adam Laxalt, has during his campaign insisted that abortion is protected in the state constitution, which it may no longer be under this bill.In Colorado, another Democrat up for reelection, Sen. Michael Bennet, tweeted: “A nationwide abortion ban is outrageous. "Bennet pledged "to defend a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, no matter what ZIP code she lives in. We cannot afford to let the Republicans take back the Senate.”His opponent in Colorado, Republican Joe O’Dea, who supports putting abortion access that had been guaranteed under Roe vs. Wade into law, agreed, in part: “A Republican ban is as reckless and tone deaf as is Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer’s hostility to considering any compromise on late term abortion, parental notification or conscience protections for religious hospitals.”The races for control of Congress are tight in the split 50-50 Senate, where one seat determines majority control, and in the House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi can afford to lose only a few seats.Pelosi called Graham's bill the “clearest signal of extreme MAGA Republicans’ intent to criminalize women’s health freedom in all 50 states and arrest doctors for providing basic care. Make no mistake: if Republicans get the chance, they will work to pass laws even more draconian than this bill.”Republican leaders on Capitol Hill tried to hold the party together amid the differences.“I think that what it’s attempting to do is probably change the conversation a little bit,” said Sen. John Thune, a South Dakota Republican and second-ranking party leader.“Democrats are implying that all Republicans are for a ban without exceptions, and that’s not true,” Thune said. “There are Republicans who are in favor of restrictions. And I think this is an attempt to at least put something out there that reflects the views of a lot of Republicans who are in favor of some restrictions.”