BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.

Just after 11:30p.m. August 18, the Brown County Sheriff's office responded to 911 call involving a disturbance at a home in the 200 Block of Lodge Road in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Deputies arrested 23-year-old Dakota Wilhite of Fairview on a requested charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

After further investigation in conjunction with Hiawatha Police, officials&nbsp; Wilhite was accused of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child under the age of 14, use of a communication facility to commit a felony and sexual exploitation of a child. The case will be presented to the Brown County Attorney.

Wilhite posted bond and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.Just after 11:30p.m. August 18, the Brown County Sheriff's office responded to 911 call involving a disturbance at a home in the 200 Block of Lodge Road in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Deputies arrested 23-year-old Dakota Wilhite of Fairview on a requested charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.After further investigation in conjunction with Hiawatha Police, officials&nbsp; Wilhite was accused of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child under the age of 14, use of a communication facility to commit a felony and sexual exploitation of a child. The case will be presented to the Brown County Attorney.Wilhite posted bond and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of child sex crimes, drug possession

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a drug&nbsp; bust.

On Monday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a home in the 1700 Block SE Morrison Street, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.

&nbsp;While conducting the search warrant, officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, stolen property and firearms.

As a result, officers arrested 43-year-old Jason T. Fisher and 36-year-old Kimberly M. Harris both of Topeka.

&nbsp;Harris is being held on an arrest warrant and requested charges of Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Fisher is in custody on requested charges that include Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of stolen property and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a drug&nbsp; bust.On Monday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a home in the 1700 Block SE Morrison Street, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.&nbsp;While conducting the search warrant, officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, stolen property and firearms.As a result, officers arrested 43-year-old Jason T. Fisher and 36-year-old Kimberly M. Harris both of Topeka.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661258907520.png" alt="Harris-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Harris is being held on an arrest warrant and requested charges of Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia.Fisher is in custody on requested charges that include Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of stolen property and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

Police find stolen property, firearms and drugs at Kan. home

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A 28-year-old suburban Kansas City man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Michael Saunders, of Blue Springs, died in the shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz said Saunders had shot at a Cass County sheriff's deputy during a pursuit a few days previously.

Deputies investigating that shooting followed Saunders to a Walmart on Tuesday and asked Blue Springs officers for backup as he left the store.

Saunders ran from the officers and allegedly fired at them, Muenz said. He was shot by two officers about a block away from the store. Muenz said he didn't know how many times Saunders fired at the officers.

He died at the scene. No officers were injured. The other person with Saunders was taken into custody.

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 </figure>BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A 28-year-old suburban Kansas City man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.Michael Saunders, of Blue Springs, died in the shooting Tuesday afternoon.Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz said Saunders had shot at a Cass County sheriff's deputy during a pursuit a few days previously.Deputies investigating that shooting followed Saunders to a Walmart on Tuesday and asked Blue Springs officers for backup as he left the store.Saunders ran from the officers and allegedly fired at them, Muenz said. He was shot by two officers about a block away from the store. Muenz said he didn't know how many times Saunders fired at the officers.He died at the scene. No officers were injured. The other person with Saunders was taken into custody.

Police ID Kansas City-area man who died in officer shooting

RILEY COUNTY—The three month search for a Manhattan woman wanted on a warrant for failure to appear and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic is in custody.

Just after 12:30p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 45-year-old&nbsp; Michelle Drywater, 45, of Manhattan in the 8200 block of South Port Drive in Manhattan on the Riley County District Court warrant, according to the Riley County Police Department.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—The three month search for a Manhattan woman wanted on a warrant for failure to appear and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic is in custody.Just after 12:30p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 45-year-old&nbsp; Michelle Drywater, 45, of Manhattan in the 8200 block of South Port Drive in Manhattan on the Riley County District Court warrant, according to the Riley County Police Department.She is being held without bond.

RCPD: After 3 months, wanted Manhattan woman captured

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Texas man on drug charges.

Just after 8p.m. Sunday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Honda Civic for allegedly speeding and displaying a fraudulent Texas temporary tag, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. 

The deputy arrested the driver, Daniel Avila-Lopez, 28, of Dallas, Texas, and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and displaying an illegal registration.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Texas man on drug charges.Just after 8p.m. Sunday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Honda Civic for allegedly speeding and displaying a fraudulent Texas temporary tag, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The deputy arrested the driver, Daniel Avila-Lopez, 28, of Dallas, Texas, and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and displaying an illegal registration.

Sheriff: Texas man was transporting meth in Kansas

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two Kansas men accused of a home invasion killing made their first court appearance on Monday.

&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=302365">Shannon Cavitt Jr.</a>, 39, and <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069997">Caviontay Conway</a>, 21,&nbsp;both of Wichita were charged with First Degree Murder, burglary, aggravated robbery and kidnapping, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;

Just before 8a.m. August 15, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 5200 block of East Gilbert in Wichita, according to a Officer Chad Ditch.

Upon arrival, Officers located 49-year-old Dennis Haynes unconscious and not breathing. Officers began life-saving measures.&nbsp; EMS&nbsp; transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

The investigation revealed that Haynes and several other people were inside the residence when two armed men entered and shot the victim.

They then fled the scene on foot. On Saturday, police reported the arrest of&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=302365">Cavitt Jr.</a> in connection with the crime. On August 18, police reported the arrest of 21<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069997">&nbsp;Conway</a>. They are each being held on bond of $500,000, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two Kansas men accused of a home invasion killing made their first court appearance on Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=302365">Shannon Cavitt Jr.</a>, 39, and <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069997">Caviontay Conway</a>, 21,&nbsp;both of Wichita were charged with First Degree Murder, burglary, aggravated robbery and kidnapping, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;Just before 8a.m. August 15, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 5200 block of East Gilbert in Wichita, according to a Officer Chad Ditch.Upon arrival, Officers located 49-year-old Dennis Haynes unconscious and not breathing. Officers began life-saving measures.&nbsp; EMS&nbsp; transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation revealed that Haynes and several other people were inside the residence when two armed men entered and shot the victim.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661171453509.png" alt="Conway-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Conway-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>They then fled the scene on foot. On Saturday, police reported the arrest of&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=302365">Cavitt Jr.</a> in connection with the crime. On August 18, police reported the arrest of 21<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069997">&nbsp;Conway</a>. They are each being held on bond of $500,000, according to the district attorney's office.

2 charged in Kansas home invasion killing

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities in Lawrence on Monday released police dash camera and body camera images of the July 31, high-speed chase through the community that led to the arrest of double homicide suspect 51-year-old Rodney Marshall.

Click below to watch Lawrence Police Chief&nbsp;Rich Lockhart explain the&nbsp; video.&nbsp;

Just after 1a.m. on July 31, police received 911 calls about shots fired in the 1100 block of Tennessee in Lawrence, according to Police spokesperson Laura McCabe.&nbsp;

Officers arrived at the home and found a 53-year-old man critically injured with gunshot wounds. Emergency Responders helped transfer him to a Kansas City trauma department where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;

Not long after, another call came in about shots fired in the 300 block of Northwood Lane.&nbsp; Officers found another victim at that location.&nbsp; The 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Investigators worked through the night to identify a suspect, located him, and tried to pull him over in the 900 Block of Lawrence Avenue about 6:00 am.&nbsp;

The suspect later identified as 51-year-old Rodney Ericson Marshall did not comply and a led officers on a pursuit through town, down Haskell and to the Bypass accessing K-10 toward Kansas City.&nbsp;

Marshall fired several times at officers while on K-10 until eventually hitting the stop sticks near Eudora and was taken into custody.&nbsp; A female passenger was also in the car at the time of the arrest and was questioned by investigators.

This investigation involved multiple agencies, several locations, two victims, and the attempted murder of several Law Enforcement Officers, according to McCabe.

Marshall has previous convictions for aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <figcaption>-Marshall has previous convictions for aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities in Lawrence on Monday released police dash camera and body camera images of the July 31, high-speed chase through the community that led to the arrest of double homicide suspect 51-year-old Rodney Marshall.Click below to watch Lawrence Police Chief&nbsp;Rich Lockhart explain the&nbsp; video.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFHENkKFEog?start=230" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Just after 1a.m. on July 31, police received 911 calls about shots fired in the 1100 block of Tennessee in Lawrence, according to Police spokesperson Laura McCabe.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Officers arrived at the home and found a 53-year-old man critically injured with gunshot wounds. Emergency Responders helped transfer him to a Kansas City trauma department where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;Not long after, another call came in about shots fired in the 300 block of Northwood Lane.&nbsp; Officers found another victim at that location.&nbsp; The 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Investigators worked through the night to identify a suspect, located him, and tried to pull him over in the 900 Block of Lawrence Avenue about 6:00 am.&nbsp;The suspect later identified as 51-year-old Rodney Ericson Marshall did not comply and a led officers on a pursuit through town, down Haskell and to the Bypass accessing K-10 toward Kansas City.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Marshall fired several times at officers while on K-10 until eventually hitting the stop sticks near Eudora and was taken into custody.&nbsp; A female passenger was also in the car at the time of the arrest and was questioned by investigators.This investigation involved multiple agencies, several locations, two victims, and the attempted murder of several Law Enforcement Officers, according to McCabe.Marshall has previous convictions for aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

🎥 Police release video of pursuit, arrest Kan. double-murder suspect

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities were busy with drug arrests in northeast Kansas on Saturday.

Just before 1 a.m. a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2005 Nissan Altima near 150th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle, Tiffany Michelle Thompson, 42, of Topeka, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container and driving while suspended.

  The passenger, Dwan Maurice Taylor Sr., 41, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges that include felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

&nbsp;Just after 3:30a.m.,&nbsp; a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2010 GMC Terrain for a traffic infraction near 150th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75, according to Morse.

 The deputy arrested the driver, 31-year-old Arturo Garcia-Silva, of Kansas City, Kansas, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.

At 10 p.m., . A deputy conducted a traffic stop on an Infiniti G near 150th&nbsp;and Q. Road for a traffic infraction, according to Morse.&nbsp; Following a search, the passenger, Janet Sue Huhs, 60, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities were busy with drug arrests in northeast Kansas on Saturday.Just before 1 a.m. a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2005 Nissan Altima near 150th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle, Tiffany Michelle Thompson, 42, of Topeka, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container and driving while suspended.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661114432765.png" alt="Taylor-photo Jackson County" />
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 </figure> The passenger, Dwan Maurice Taylor Sr., 41, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges that include felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;Just after 3:30a.m.,&nbsp; a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2010 GMC Terrain for a traffic infraction near 150th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75, according to Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661114305899.png" alt="Garcia-photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure> The deputy arrested the driver, 31-year-old Arturo Garcia-Silva, of Kansas City, Kansas, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661114521769.png" alt="Huhs-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Huhs-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>At 10 p.m., . A deputy conducted a traffic stop on an Infiniti G near 150th&nbsp;and Q. Road for a traffic infraction, according to Morse.&nbsp; Following a search, the passenger, Janet Sue Huhs, 60, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: 4 Kansans jailed for meth in 3 Saturday traffic stops

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A woman was injured when she fell off a moving motorcycle Sunday afternoon in south Salina, and the driver was arrested on outstanding warrants.

&nbsp;Just before 5p.m. Sunday, a 2006 Honda motorcycle driven by 36-year-old Jody Meyer, 36, was&nbsp; northbound in the 1900 block of S. Ohio Street in Salina. 

A 33-year-old female passenger identified as his wife fell off the motorcycle just north of the Albert Avenue intersection. The woman received scrapes, but was not transported to the hospital.

Officers working the incident discovered that Meyer had multiple active warrants from Salina Municipal Court. Police arrested Meyer on the warrants and the following requested charges that included no proof of insurance and driving with a suspended driver's license.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA woman was injured when she fell off a moving motorcycle Sunday afternoon in south Salina, and the driver was arrested on outstanding warrants.&nbsp;Just before 5p.m. Sunday, a 2006 Honda motorcycle driven by 36-year-old Jody Meyer, 36, was&nbsp; northbound in the 1900 block of S. Ohio Street in Salina. A 33-year-old female passenger identified as his wife fell off the motorcycle just north of the Albert Avenue intersection. The woman received scrapes, but was not transported to the hospital.Officers working the incident discovered that Meyer had multiple active warrants from Salina Municipal Court. Police arrested Meyer on the warrants and the following requested charges that included no proof of insurance and driving with a suspended driver's license.

Wanted Kan. man jailed after motorcycle crash that injured his wife

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strict anti-abortion laws that took effect in Oklahoma this year led to the quick shuttering of every abortion facility in the state, but left questions for those who work directly with women who may seek their advice or help getting an abortion out of state.

Beyond the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-science-health-medication-lupus-e4042947e4cc0c45e38837d394199033">profound repercussions</a>&nbsp;the abortion laws are having on medical care, especially reproductive medicine, clergy members, social workers and even librarians have raised concerns about being exposed to criminal or civil liability for just discussing the topic.

Those fears are well-founded, says Joseph Thai, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who teaches about constitutional law and the Supreme Court. He described Oklahoma's new anti-abortion laws, which include both criminal and civil penalties, as the strictest in the nation so far and sweeping in both substance and scope.

The U.S. Supreme Court's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">decision in June</a>&nbsp;to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove women's constitutional right to abortion&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-of-the-united-states-oklahoma-bills-courts-supreme-courts-e1618c050c757894c0579b1fb9143e2a">immediately triggered</a>&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69402">1910 Oklahoma law</a>&nbsp;that makes it a felony, punishable by two to five years in prison, for every person who “advises" or provides any other means for a woman to procure an abortion. That law allows abortion only to save the mother's life.

“That all-encompassing language can make anyone and everyone who helps a woman get an abortion or provides information about access to abortion — including a spouse, another family member, a friend, a classmate or co-worker, a librarian, or even an Uber driver — a felon," Thai said. “Likewise, employers who have pledged to pay for their employees' abortions as part of their reproductive health coverage and their insurance companies face criminal liability."

Although Alabama, Arizona and Texas have laws prohibiting “aiding and abetting" a woman in getting an abortion, Oklahoma's is the strictest and the only one currently in effect, said Elizabeth Nash, a state policy analyst for the abortion-rights supporting Guttmacher Institute.

While former providers in Oklahoma may have halted abortions, they haven't stopped giving advice.

Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution.

“We’ve heard from providers who aren’t sure if they can make referrals, if they can even tell people to go to Planned Parenthood’s website or abortionfinder.com,” Wales said. “We don’t think there’s any controversy about being able to tell people what their options are and that they can access care in another state.”

Others, however, are more concerned. No charges have been filed in the seven weeks since the law against advising or helping a woman get an abortion went into effect and it's not known whether anyone is being investigated. Messages left with several Oklahoma prosecutors about how they plan to enforce the anti-abortion laws were not returned, and the head of the state's District Attorneys Council, Kathryn Boyle Brewer, said the issue hasn't been formally discussed by prosecutors at its regular meetings.

Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, an Oklahoma City Republican who wrote the trigger law, said he believes those who help a woman get an abortion should be prosecuted, although he said it's unlikely prosecutors would go after a pregnant woman's family members.

“Absolutely, if you’re going to aid and abet in a felony, you should be held responsible," Treat said. “Where the bigger issue is is where these corporations are offering to pay $4,000 to help you kill an unborn life and knowingly go around Oklahoma’s statutes.

“Since this has been in effect, there haven’t been any prosecutions. The good news is people are not having abortions in Oklahoma, and thus far there has not been a case where someone is aiding and abetting in such a way that can be prosecuted."

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-texas-oklahoma-ad37e8db8a0f3fd9f4fcd215f8a3ed0a">A separate law</a>&nbsp;passed by Oklahoma's Republican-controlled Legislature this year that was modeled on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-texas-courts-bills-health-adaf9baabf57a425c8596454286842d0">Texas law</a>&nbsp;allows anyone to sue “any person" who aids and abets a woman in getting an abortion and collect a minimum $10,000 award plus attorney fees.

“Notably, none of these criminal or civil laws limit their language to abortions performed in Oklahoma," Thai added. “So anyone in Oklahoma who helps a woman get an abortion outside of Oklahoma, such as in neighboring Kansas, arguably could be prosecuted or sued under these sweeping laws."

The Rev. Lori Walke, senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City, said that's left some religious leaders wondering about their potential legal exposure for helping women navigate abortion services.

“Among my colleagues the conversation has been: `This is a risk we have to be willing to take because abortion bans are against our religion,' to put it directly," Walke said, adding that sometimes advocacy work by faith leaders includes the possibility of arrest and incarceration.

Similar concerns are being raised by social workers, many of whom believe a prohibition on advising women about abortion services conflicts with their code of ethics that requires them to respect a client's wishes, said Steven Pharris, head of Oklahoma's chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

“The changes in laws have kind of criminalized a big part of what we do, so it's changed our role with clients," Pharris said. “It's created a chilling effect on what we can and can't say."

At one point,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axwqw/oklahoma-threatens-librarians-dont-use-the-word-abortion">librarians in Oklahoma City</a>&nbsp;were warned not to even say the word “abortion,” though that changed after the city library system’s team reviewed the laws, said Larry White, the system’s head.

White says staff has since been instructed to handle requests for information about abortion like any other reference question, where they provide factual, sourced information and answer questions about the subject. Some staffers remain uneasy, though.

“There are a lot of unknowns," White said. “We do not want to put our staff in any way in any danger of receiving civil liabilities under this law if we can prevent it. We also have an obligation to protect them and the organization from civil liability."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659746749113.png" alt="Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution." />
 <figcaption>Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution.</figcaption>
 </figure>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strict anti-abortion laws that took effect in Oklahoma this year led to the quick shuttering of every abortion facility in the state, but left questions for those who work directly with women who may seek their advice or help getting an abortion out of state.Beyond the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-science-health-medication-lupus-e4042947e4cc0c45e38837d394199033">profound repercussions</a>&nbsp;the abortion laws are having on medical care, especially reproductive medicine, clergy members, social workers and even librarians have raised concerns about being exposed to criminal or civil liability for just discussing the topic.Those fears are well-founded, says Joseph Thai, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who teaches about constitutional law and the Supreme Court. He described Oklahoma's new anti-abortion laws, which include both criminal and civil penalties, as the strictest in the nation so far and sweeping in both substance and scope.The U.S. Supreme Court's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">decision in June</a>&nbsp;to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove women's constitutional right to abortion&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-of-the-united-states-oklahoma-bills-courts-supreme-courts-e1618c050c757894c0579b1fb9143e2a">immediately triggered</a>&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69402">1910 Oklahoma law</a>&nbsp;that makes it a felony, punishable by two to five years in prison, for every person who “advises" or provides any other means for a woman to procure an abortion. That law allows abortion only to save the mother's life.“That all-encompassing language can make anyone and everyone who helps a woman get an abortion or provides information about access to abortion — including a spouse, another family member, a friend, a classmate or co-worker, a librarian, or even an Uber driver — a felon," Thai said. “Likewise, employers who have pledged to pay for their employees' abortions as part of their reproductive health coverage and their insurance companies face criminal liability."Although Alabama, Arizona and Texas have laws prohibiting “aiding and abetting" a woman in getting an abortion, Oklahoma's is the strictest and the only one currently in effect, said Elizabeth Nash, a state policy analyst for the abortion-rights supporting Guttmacher Institute.While former providers in Oklahoma may have halted abortions, they haven't stopped giving advice.Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution.“We’ve heard from providers who aren’t sure if they can make referrals, if they can even tell people to go to Planned Parenthood’s website or abortionfinder.com,” Wales said. “We don’t think there’s any controversy about being able to tell people what their options are and that they can access care in another state.”Others, however, are more concerned. No charges have been filed in the seven weeks since the law against advising or helping a woman get an abortion went into effect and it's not known whether anyone is being investigated. Messages left with several Oklahoma prosecutors about how they plan to enforce the anti-abortion laws were not returned, and the head of the state's District Attorneys Council, Kathryn Boyle Brewer, said the issue hasn't been formally discussed by prosecutors at its regular meetings.Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, an Oklahoma City Republican who wrote the trigger law, said he believes those who help a woman get an abortion should be prosecuted, although he said it's unlikely prosecutors would go after a pregnant woman's family members.“Absolutely, if you’re going to aid and abet in a felony, you should be held responsible," Treat said. “Where the bigger issue is is where these corporations are offering to pay $4,000 to help you kill an unborn life and knowingly go around Oklahoma’s statutes.“Since this has been in effect, there haven’t been any prosecutions. The good news is people are not having abortions in Oklahoma, and thus far there has not been a case where someone is aiding and abetting in such a way that can be prosecuted."<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-health-texas-oklahoma-ad37e8db8a0f3fd9f4fcd215f8a3ed0a">A separate law</a>&nbsp;passed by Oklahoma's Republican-controlled Legislature this year that was modeled on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-texas-courts-bills-health-adaf9baabf57a425c8596454286842d0">Texas law</a>&nbsp;allows anyone to sue “any person" who aids and abets a woman in getting an abortion and collect a minimum $10,000 award plus attorney fees.“Notably, none of these criminal or civil laws limit their language to abortions performed in Oklahoma," Thai added. “So anyone in Oklahoma who helps a woman get an abortion outside of Oklahoma, such as in neighboring Kansas, arguably could be prosecuted or sued under these sweeping laws."The Rev. Lori Walke, senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City, said that's left some religious leaders wondering about their potential legal exposure for helping women navigate abortion services.“Among my colleagues the conversation has been: `This is a risk we have to be willing to take because abortion bans are against our religion,' to put it directly," Walke said, adding that sometimes advocacy work by faith leaders includes the possibility of arrest and incarceration.Similar concerns are being raised by social workers, many of whom believe a prohibition on advising women about abortion services conflicts with their code of ethics that requires them to respect a client's wishes, said Steven Pharris, head of Oklahoma's chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.“The changes in laws have kind of criminalized a big part of what we do, so it's changed our role with clients," Pharris said. “It's created a chilling effect on what we can and can't say."At one point,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axwqw/oklahoma-threatens-librarians-dont-use-the-word-abortion">librarians in Oklahoma City</a>&nbsp;were warned not to even say the word “abortion,” though that changed after the city library system’s team reviewed the laws, said Larry White, the system’s head.White says staff has since been instructed to handle requests for information about abortion like any other reference question, where they provide factual, sourced information and answer questions about the subject. Some staffers remain uneasy, though.“There are a lot of unknowns," White said. “We do not want to put our staff in any way in any danger of receiving civil liabilities under this law if we can prevent it. We also have an obligation to protect them and the organization from civil liability."

Clergy, social workers fear fallout from new abortion laws

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating several cases involving gunshots in the Topeka area and have made an arrest.

On August 18, police officers&nbsp;and detectives served a search warrant in the 2300 block of SW Boswell Court in Topeka, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.&nbsp;

As a result of the investigation into these gunshot report, police arrested Dymounik Jymarland Davis, 19 and Topeka and Azhar Andrell Keith Davis,21, both of Topeka and booked into them into the

Dymounik Davis is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated Assault and&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child. Azhar Davis is in custody on requested charges of Criminal Possession of a firearm,&nbsp;Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, Aggravated Assault and Aggravated endangering a child.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660936588117.png" alt="Dymounik Davis" />
 <figcaption>Dymounik Davis</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating several cases involving gunshots in the Topeka area and have made an arrest.On August 18, police officers&nbsp;and detectives served a search warrant in the 2300 block of SW Boswell Court in Topeka, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.&nbsp;As a result of the investigation into these gunshot report, police arrested Dymounik Jymarland Davis, 19 and Topeka and Azhar Andrell Keith Davis,21, both of Topeka and booked into them into the<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660936657933.png" alt="Azhar Davis " />
 <figcaption>Azhar Davis </figcaption>
 </figure>Dymounik Davis is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated Assault and&nbsp;Aggravated endangering a child. Azhar Davis is in custody on requested charges of Criminal Possession of a firearm,&nbsp;Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, Aggravated Assault and Aggravated endangering a child.

Kan.  brothers jailed after multiple reports of gunshots 

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Salina man Friday connected to a 2011 murder, according to a media release from the agency.

In March of 2019, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance to further investigate the February 17, 2011 death of 39-year-old Carol S. Williams that occurred in New Cambria, Kansas. KBI agents initiated an investigation.

Just after 11a.m. Friday, KBI agents arrested Steven Couch, Jr., 51, of Salina, at the Salina Municipal Court, 255 N. 10th Street in Salina. 

Couch was arrested for on requested charges of second-degree murder&nbsp; in the death of Carol Williams. She was his girlfriend at the time of her death.

Following the arrest, Couch was booked into the Saline County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660961335137.png" alt="Couch-photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Couch-photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Salina man Friday connected to a 2011 murder, according to a media release from the agency.In March of 2019, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance to further investigate the February 17, 2011 death of 39-year-old Carol S. Williams that occurred in New Cambria, Kansas. KBI agents initiated an investigation.Just after 11a.m. Friday, KBI agents arrested Steven Couch, Jr., 51, of Salina, at the Salina Municipal Court, 255 N. 10th Street in Salina. Couch was arrested for on requested charges of second-degree murder&nbsp; in the death of Carol Williams. She was his girlfriend at the time of her death.Following the arrest, Couch was booked into the Saline County Jail. Bond was set at $1 million.

KBI: Kansas man jailed for the 2011 murder of his girlfriend

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday,&nbsp; police arrested Tristian Gooden Heit, 27, of Manhattan on multiple sex crime charges after sexually explicit pictures of a juvenile were found on his phone, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Gooden Heit is being held on requested charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child younger than 18, and one count each of unlawful computer acts and interference with law enforcement.

Gooden Heit remains confined in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday,&nbsp; police arrested Tristian Gooden Heit, 27, of Manhattan on multiple sex crime charges after sexually explicit pictures of a juvenile were found on his phone, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Gooden Heit is being held on requested charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child younger than 18, and one count each of unlawful computer acts and interference with law enforcement.Gooden Heit remains confined in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.

Manhattan man jailed after explicit photos of kids found on his phone

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of 58-year-old Robert Gallardo Molina in Garden City on Thursday have presented evidence to the Finney County Attorney, according to a media release from police.

Just after 5:30.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Santa Fe Street in Garden City for a reported stabbing.

First responders found Molina stabbed inside the residence where relatives lived, according to a social media report. EMS transported Molina to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died.

&nbsp;The evidence gathered in the case was reviewed by the Garden City Police Department and the Finney County Attorney’s Office. At this time, both police and the Finney County Attorney agree the evidence available provides probable cause that the suspect in this matter acted in self-defense, and therefore no arrests should be made, and no charges will be filed. 

If additional evidence comes to light indicating this homicide was not justified by self-defense, the Garden City Police Department and the Finney County Attorney will re-evaluate the case to determine if charges should be filed at that time.

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 58-year-old&nbsp;Robert Gallardo Molina of Garden City.

Just after 5:30.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Santa Fe Street in Garden City for a reported stabbing, according to a media release.

First responders found Molina&nbsp; stabbed inside the residence where relatives lived, according to a social media report.

EMS transported Molina to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died.

The initial investigation has determined Molina forced entry into the residence and was involved in an altercation with a man living there when Molina was stabbed.

Police have detained the individual.&nbsp; No arrest has been made.&nbsp;

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of 58-year-old Robert Gallardo Molina in Garden City on Thursday have presented evidence to the Finney County Attorney, according to a media release from police.Just after 5:30.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Santa Fe Street in Garden City for a reported stabbing.First responders found Molina stabbed inside the residence where relatives lived, according to a social media report. EMS transported Molina to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died.&nbsp;The evidence gathered in the case was reviewed by the Garden City Police Department and the Finney County Attorney’s Office. At this time, both police and the Finney County Attorney agree the evidence available provides probable cause that the suspect in this matter acted in self-defense, and therefore no arrests should be made, and no charges will be filed. If additional evidence comes to light indicating this homicide was not justified by self-defense, the Garden City Police Department and the Finney County Attorney will re-evaluate the case to determine if charges should be filed at that time.----------FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 58-year-old&nbsp;Robert Gallardo Molina of Garden City.Just after 5:30.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Santa Fe Street in Garden City for a reported stabbing, according to a media release.First responders found Molina&nbsp; stabbed inside the residence where relatives lived, according to a social media report.EMS transported Molina to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died.The initial investigation has determined Molina forced entry into the residence and was involved in an altercation with a man living there when Molina was stabbed.Police have detained the individual.&nbsp; No arrest has been made.&nbsp;

Police: Fatal stabbing at SW Kan. home was in self-defense

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.

Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp;

 DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond.

 Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660920269689.png" alt="Gosha-photo Geary County" />
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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp; DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond. Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

Search warrant drug bust led to arrest of 3 in Manhattan

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Two Kansas men arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting made their first appearance in court.

&nbsp;Christopher Dyas, 21, of Wichita is charged with first-degree murder and Saquorea Sweeney, 24, of Wichita is charged with obstructing apprehension or prosecution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 1:30a.m. August 15, police working part-time in the Old Town area of Wichita heard several gunshots just north of 126 N. Mosely, according to Office Chad Ditch. Moments later they heard gunshots near 100 N. Washington. 

Officers ran in the direction of the second round of shots and found&nbsp; 22-year-old Deandre Greenley, of Wichita unconscious and not breathing. He had several gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to Ditch.

First responders provided lifesaving efforts. EMS pronounced Greenley deceased on the scene.

Investigators learned that Dyas and Sweeney, both of Wichita&nbsp; arrived in a black 2008 Ford Edge. They then walked right up to Greenley, shot him several times striking him in the upper body and fled the scene. 

Officers quickly determined the suspect vehicle from witnesses, cameras in Old Town and by <a href="https://www.flocksafety.com/">utilizing FLOCK</a>, according to Ditch, a system&nbsp; that captures the license plate and state details of every car that drives by, day or night.

A short time later, police took both Sweeney and Dyas&nbsp; into custody in different areas of town without incident.&nbsp;

<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20062686">Dyas</a> and <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20052114">Sweeney&nbsp;</a>remain in custody each on a $500,000 bond. Sweeney is due back in court August 29. A preliminary hearing for Dyas is scheduled for Sept. 1, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— Two Kansas men arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting made their first appearance in court.&nbsp;Christopher Dyas, 21, of Wichita is charged with first-degree murder and Saquorea Sweeney, 24, of Wichita is charged with obstructing apprehension or prosecution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 1:30a.m. August 15, police working part-time in the Old Town area of Wichita heard several gunshots just north of 126 N. Mosely, according to Office Chad Ditch. Moments later they heard gunshots near 100 N. Washington. Officers ran in the direction of the second round of shots and found&nbsp; 22-year-old Deandre Greenley, of Wichita unconscious and not breathing. He had several gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to Ditch.First responders provided lifesaving efforts. EMS pronounced Greenley deceased on the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660522964880.png" alt="Sweeney-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Sweeney-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned that Dyas and Sweeney, both of Wichita&nbsp; arrived in a black 2008 Ford Edge. They then walked right up to Greenley, shot him several times striking him in the upper body and fled the scene. Officers quickly determined the suspect vehicle from witnesses, cameras in Old Town and by <a href="https://www.flocksafety.com/">utilizing FLOCK</a>, according to Ditch, a system&nbsp; that captures the license plate and state details of every car that drives by, day or night.A short time later, police took both Sweeney and Dyas&nbsp; into custody in different areas of town without incident.&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20062686">Dyas</a> and <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20052114">Sweeney&nbsp;</a>remain in custody each on a $500,000 bond. Sweeney is due back in court August 29. A preliminary hearing for Dyas is scheduled for Sept. 1, according to the district attorney's office.

Two suspects charged for weekend Kansas killing

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an attempted ATM theft have made one arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect identified as 43-year-old Michael Frink.

Just after 5a.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a burglary alarm at a bank in the 1700 block of North Washington Street in Auburn, Kansas, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies learned there was an attempted theft of an ATM. A K9 Unit located the suspect vehicle that refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle pursuit ended in the 5700 block of Southwest Urish Road and suspects fled.

The Shawnee County Sheriff's office asked residents from SW Fairlawn Road to Southwest Urish Road and Southwest 41st Street to Southwest 77th street, to be aware of any suspicious activity or individuals.

Just after 6p.m. Thursday , the sheriff's office reported they had arrested one suspect.&nbsp; Trimaine Munroe Baker, 35, is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Agg criminal damage &gt;$5K; intent to obtain currency from automated cash dispenser/ATM, theft, burglary and&nbsp; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000, according to online jail records.

"Thanks to assistance from citizens reporting timely information to deputies, the suspect was apprehended near Southwest&nbsp; 53rd Street and Southwest Wanamaker Road, " according to Christian.&nbsp; The sheriff's&nbsp; office K9 units and drone operators assisted in this search, along with the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Aircraft Unit and the Topeka Police Department.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660265229824.png" alt="The damaged ATM at Landmark Bank 1741 N. Washington in Auburn, Kansas --photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>The damaged ATM at Landmark Bank 1741 N. Washington in Auburn, Kansas --photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an attempted ATM theft have made one arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect identified as 43-year-old Michael Frink.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660335348360.png" alt="Frink-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>Just after 5a.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a burglary alarm at a bank in the 1700 block of North Washington Street in Auburn, Kansas, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Deputies learned there was an attempted theft of an ATM. A K9 Unit located the suspect vehicle that refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle pursuit ended in the 5700 block of Southwest Urish Road and suspects fled.The Shawnee County Sheriff's office asked residents from SW Fairlawn Road to Southwest Urish Road and Southwest 41st Street to Southwest 77th street, to be aware of any suspicious activity or individuals.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660304454814.png" alt="Baker-photo Shawnee County" />
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 </figure>Just after 6p.m. Thursday , the sheriff's office reported they had arrested one suspect.&nbsp; Trimaine Munroe Baker, 35, is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Agg criminal damage &gt;$5K; intent to obtain currency from automated cash dispenser/ATM, theft, burglary and&nbsp; Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000, according to online jail records."Thanks to assistance from citizens reporting timely information to deputies, the suspect was apprehended near Southwest&nbsp; 53rd Street and Southwest Wanamaker Road, " according to Christian.&nbsp; The sheriff's&nbsp; office K9 units and drone operators assisted in this search, along with the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Aircraft Unit and the Topeka Police Department.

Search continues for Kansas ATM theft suspect

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A former police officer was charged Thursday in a series of sexual crimes that occurred between 2012 and 2018 while he worked for the Hutchinson, Kansas, police department, authorities said.

Todd Allen, 51, who was a Hutchinson police officer for about 20 years, was charged with 24 counts, including 17 felonies involving multiple charges including rape, kidnapping and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, The Hutchinson News&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/18/former-hutchinson-kansas-police-department-officer-formally-charged-sexual-assault/10354674002/">reported</a>.

Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper and District Attorney Tom Stanton declined to comment on any evidence tying Allen to the crimes. Hooper also declined to say if Allen was in uniform when the alleged sexual assaults occurred.

The criminal complaint listed 10 sexual assault victims and five others who alleged breach of privacy.

Allen was being held on $250,000 bond. Allen said during his first court appearance Thursday that he had begun communicating with an attorney, whose name was not immediately available.

The News reported that Allen was a school resource officer in 11 schools from at least 1996 through 2001.

Hooper said in a news conference Wednesday that a sexual assault occurred in a city park shortly after he became chief in 2018. Officers linked that assault to several others that had occurred earlier and appeared to be tied to one person.

The assaults stopped after Hooper publicized the alleged assaults in 2018, he said.

Allen, who joined the Hutchinson police force in 1994, resigned shortly after the sexual assaults were publicized in 2018.

A break in those cases came this year, when Hutchinson police began investigating a series of complaints about prowling or “window peeping,” Hooper said. Officers were able to determine those calls apparently were linked to the earlier sexual assaults and Allen was arrested on Wednesday, the chief said.

In 2018, Hooper said all the victims were females, ages 15 to 28, and all the assaults occurred between 9:30 p.m. and the early morning. He said the assailant would approach women sitting in a vehicle, shine a bright light in their face and identify himself as a police officer or park security.

The assailant, who sometimes work a mask, told the victim to get out of the car and assaulted them, Hooper said in 2018.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A former police officer was charged Thursday in a series of sexual crimes that occurred between 2012 and 2018 while he worked for the Hutchinson, Kansas, police department, authorities said.Todd Allen, 51, who was a Hutchinson police officer for about 20 years, was charged with 24 counts, including 17 felonies involving multiple charges including rape, kidnapping and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, The Hutchinson News&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/18/former-hutchinson-kansas-police-department-officer-formally-charged-sexual-assault/10354674002/">reported</a>.Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper and District Attorney Tom Stanton declined to comment on any evidence tying Allen to the crimes. Hooper also declined to say if Allen was in uniform when the alleged sexual assaults occurred.The criminal complaint listed 10 sexual assault victims and five others who alleged breach of privacy.Allen was being held on $250,000 bond. Allen said during his first court appearance Thursday that he had begun communicating with an attorney, whose name was not immediately available.The News reported that Allen was a school resource officer in 11 schools from at least 1996 through 2001.Hooper said in a news conference Wednesday that a sexual assault occurred in a city park shortly after he became chief in 2018. Officers linked that assault to several others that had occurred earlier and appeared to be tied to one person.The assaults stopped after Hooper publicized the alleged assaults in 2018, he said.Allen, who joined the Hutchinson police force in 1994, resigned shortly after the sexual assaults were publicized in 2018.A break in those cases came this year, when Hutchinson police began investigating a series of complaints about prowling or “window peeping,” Hooper said. Officers were able to determine those calls apparently were linked to the earlier sexual assaults and Allen was arrested on Wednesday, the chief said.In 2018, Hooper said all the victims were females, ages 15 to 28, and all the assaults occurred between 9:30 p.m. and the early morning. He said the assailant would approach women sitting in a vehicle, shine a bright light in their face and identify himself as a police officer or park security.The assailant, who sometimes work a mask, told the victim to get out of the car and assaulted them, Hooper said in 2018.

Former Kan. officer accused of serial sex assault free on bond

The initial investigation has determined Molina forced entry into the residence and was involved in an altercation with a man living there when Molina was stabbed. 

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 58-year-old&nbsp;Robert Gallardo Molina of Garden City.Just after 5:30.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Santa Fe Street in Garden City for a reported stabbing, according to a media release.First responders found Molina&nbsp; stabbed inside the residence where relatives lived, according to a social media report.EMS transported Molina to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later died.The initial investigation has determined Molina forced entry into the residence and was involved in an altercation with a man living there when Molina was stabbed. Police have detained the individual.&nbsp; No arrest has been made.&nbsp;

Police ID man who died after stabbing at SW Kansas home

Police arrested a Kansas man after he allegedly led police on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph early Thursday.

Officers were called to the Country Inn and Suites, 2760 S. Ninth Street, for the report of a fight on the third floor, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

When officers arrived, several people were leaving, as was a dark-color Nissan passenger car. An officer turned on the patrol vehicle's overhead lights and stopped in front of the Nissan, which went around the patrol vehicle and headed north on S. Ninth Street at a high rate of speed, Forrester said.

Another officer caught sight of the Nissan as it approached the intersection with W. Magnolia Road. At that point, still driving at a high rate of speed, it attempted to pass two vehicles by jumping the east curb and driving on the grass, nearly hitting one of the vehicles, Forrester said.

For safety reasons, the pursuit was terminated, however, an officer at the hotel had captured the image of the Nissan's driver and another officer identified him as Brandon Stapleton, 25, of Salina.

Forrester said officers made contact with Stapleton at his residence in the 100 block of S College Avenue and took him into custody.

Stapleton is being held on requested charges of Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving and Interference with a law enforcement officer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660837561231.jpeg" alt="Brandon Stapleton. Photo Saline County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Stapleton. Photo Saline County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice arrested a Kansas man after he allegedly led police on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph early Thursday.Officers were called to the Country Inn and Suites, 2760 S. Ninth Street, for the report of a fight on the third floor, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.When officers arrived, several people were leaving, as was a dark-color Nissan passenger car. An officer turned on the patrol vehicle's overhead lights and stopped in front of the Nissan, which went around the patrol vehicle and headed north on S. Ninth Street at a high rate of speed, Forrester said.Another officer caught sight of the Nissan as it approached the intersection with W. Magnolia Road. At that point, still driving at a high rate of speed, it attempted to pass two vehicles by jumping the east curb and driving on the grass, nearly hitting one of the vehicles, Forrester said.For safety reasons, the pursuit was terminated, however, an officer at the hotel had captured the image of the Nissan's driver and another officer identified him as Brandon Stapleton, 25, of Salina.Forrester said officers made contact with Stapleton at his residence in the 100 block of S College Avenue and took him into custody.Stapleton is being held on requested charges of Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving and Interference with a law enforcement officer.

Kansas man captured after motel fight, 100 mph chase

BUTLER COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered sex offender on new allegations.&nbsp;

On August 16,&nbsp; the police executed a search warrant on a residence in El Dorado, Kansas, according to a media release.

The search warrant was done as part of an investigation reported by way of a cyber tip, received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), alleging the sexual exploitation of children through the use of electronic devices. 

This search warrant led to the arrest of 38-year-old Thomas Lee Pennycuff, who is a registered offender living in the community.

He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated internet trading of child pornography and child exploitation. In 2011, Pennycuff was convicted in Sedgwick County of electronic sexual solicitation of a child under the age of 16, according to the offender registry.

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 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered sex offender on new allegations.&nbsp;On August 16,&nbsp; the police executed a search warrant on a residence in El Dorado, Kansas, according to a media release.The search warrant was done as part of an investigation reported by way of a cyber tip, received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), alleging the sexual exploitation of children through the use of electronic devices. This search warrant led to the arrest of 38-year-old Thomas Lee Pennycuff, who is a registered offender living in the community.He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated internet trading of child pornography and child exploitation. In 2011, Pennycuff was convicted in Sedgwick County of electronic sexual solicitation of a child under the age of 16, according to the offender registry.

Kansas sex offender accused of trading online child porn

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.&nbsp;—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 11a.m. August 15, a deputy stopped a southbound Nissan&nbsp; passenger vehicle near 110th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75 after the driver of the vehicle was identified as having outstanding warrants, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies arrested the driver, Sklyer Thomas Tosspon, 40, of Hiawatha and passenger Elizabeth Marie Bruning, 40, of Robinson.

&nbsp;Tosspon had a Nebraska warrant for drug violations and a Jackson County District Court warrant, according to Morse.

Tosspon and Bruning were booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.&nbsp;—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 11a.m. August 15, a deputy stopped a southbound Nissan&nbsp; passenger vehicle near 110th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75 after the driver of the vehicle was identified as having outstanding warrants, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Deputies arrested the driver, Sklyer Thomas Tosspon, 40, of Hiawatha and passenger Elizabeth Marie Bruning, 40, of Robinson.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;Tosspon had a Nebraska warrant for drug violations and a Jackson County District Court warrant, according to Morse.Tosspon and Bruning were booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Suspect wanted in 2 states captured in Kansas 

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a former Hutchinson police officer for serial sexual assault.

Todd Wade Allen, 51, is being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility on a bond of $250,000.

The requested charges filed with the Reno Co. District Attorney include five counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, nine counts of aggravated sexual battery and five counts of breach of privacy that date back to 2012.

The arrest is connected to a string of sexual assaults and prowler calls including several sexual assaults in Carey Park. According to Chief Jeff Hooper the attacks happened while Allen was with the force.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a former Hutchinson police officer for serial sexual assault.Todd Wade Allen, 51, is being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility on a bond of $250,000.The requested charges filed with the Reno Co. District Attorney include five counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, nine counts of aggravated sexual battery and five counts of breach of privacy that date back to 2012.The arrest is connected to a string of sexual assaults and prowler calls including several sexual assaults in Carey Park. According to Chief Jeff Hooper the attacks happened while Allen was with the force.

Former Kansas  police officer accused of serial sexual assault

FINNNEY COUNTY—Law&nbsp; enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman.

Just after 11p.m. Aug. 14,&nbsp; police were dispatched to an incident in the west part of Garden City. A woman with visible injuries met the arriving officers and reported she had been in a physical altercation with a man known to her later identified as 38-year-old Roberson Sully of Dodge City.

The investigation revealed the woman was asleep in her residence when she woke up to Sully allegedly yelling at her and strangling her. Sully allegedly pulled the woman out of bed and continued to batter her throughout the residence and prevented her from leaving. 

During the alleged altercation, the woman was able to break free from Sully before he fled the scene. 

The woman received treatment for her injuries from Finney County EMS. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate Sully. 

The Dodge City Police Department was advised of the incident and responded to Sully's residence but did not locate him.

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 </figure>FINNNEY COUNTY—Law&nbsp; enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a woman.Just after 11p.m. Aug. 14,&nbsp; police were dispatched to an incident in the west part of Garden City. A woman with visible injuries met the arriving officers and reported she had been in a physical altercation with a man known to her later identified as 38-year-old Roberson Sully of Dodge City.The investigation revealed the woman was asleep in her residence when she woke up to Sully allegedly yelling at her and strangling her. Sully allegedly pulled the woman out of bed and continued to batter her throughout the residence and prevented her from leaving. During the alleged altercation, the woman was able to break free from Sully before he fled the scene. The woman received treatment for her injuries from Finney County EMS. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate Sully. The Dodge City Police Department was advised of the incident and responded to Sully's residence but did not locate him.Just after 7p.m. Monday, Sully was arrested at the Finney County Law Enforcement Center on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary and Criminal Damage.