SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations after a traffic stop.

Just&nbsp; after 11pm Thursday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2010Chevrolet Malibu with an expired registration in the 3900 block of SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Faith C. Johnson (31) of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Johnson was jailed on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, operating a vehicle without registration and no vehicle liability insurance.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654891048384.png" alt="Johnson-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Johnson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations after a traffic stop.Just&nbsp; after 11pm Thursday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2010Chevrolet Malibu with an expired registration in the 3900 block of SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Faith C. Johnson (31) of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Johnson was jailed on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, operating a vehicle without registration and no vehicle liability insurance.

Kansas woman jailed on felony drug allegations

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 9:30p.m.&nbsp; June 7, 2022, a K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a spray painted blue 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with an expired registration near North Kansas Avenue and NE Burgess Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Ashley N. Dixon, 27, of Topekaand the passenger, Jake R. Ludlum, 28,&nbsp; of Wakarusa, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Dixon was being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license and operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

Ludlum was booked on charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654787327299.png" alt="Ludlum-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ludlum-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 9:30p.m.&nbsp; June 7, 2022, a K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a spray painted blue 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with an expired registration near North Kansas Avenue and NE Burgess Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Ashley N. Dixon, 27, of Topekaand the passenger, Jake R. Ludlum, 28,&nbsp; of Wakarusa, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654787304645.png" alt="Dixon-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Dixon-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Dixon was being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license and operating a vehicle with an expired registration.Ludlum was booked on charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Woman was transporting Kan. felon and meth

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, have captured the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.

Just after 2:30p.m. June 1, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.

EMS transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;

The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern.&nbsp;

On Friday night, officers received reports Bulger was in the area of 28th and Fairlawn, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. Upon arrival, officers located Bulger and took into custody without incident.

He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;

Attempted Murder in the 2nd DegreeAggravated Battery,&nbsp;&nbsp;Battery, Obstruction and&nbsp;Theft

Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and  flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

On June 6, police arrested 37-year-old Amanda Bulger as part of the ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Donna Eubanks. She was arrested on a requested charge of theft and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, continue to search for the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.

The Topeka Police Department is looking to speak with Jason Bulger in connection with the attack. Anyone with information on Bulger is asked to contact police. 

He has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and  flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654982295698.png" alt="Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, have captured the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.Just after 2:30p.m. June 1, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.EMS transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern.&nbsp;On Friday night, officers received reports Bulger was in the area of 28th and Fairlawn, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. Upon arrival, officers located Bulger and took into custody without incident.He is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Attempted Murder in the 2nd DegreeAggravated Battery,&nbsp;&nbsp;Battery, Obstruction and&nbsp;TheftBulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654616756985.png" alt="Bulger -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bulger -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On June 6, police arrested 37-year-old Amanda Bulger as part of the ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Donna Eubanks. She was arrested on a requested charge of theft and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.-------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, continue to search for the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.Just after 2:30p.m. June 1, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.EMS transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654167037449.png" alt="The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654616756985.png" alt="Bulger -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bulger -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On June 6, police arrested 37-year-old Amanda Bulger as part of the ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Donna Eubanks. She was arrested on a requested charge of theft and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.The Topeka Police Department is looking to speak with Jason Bulger in connection with the attack. Anyone with information on Bulger is asked to contact police. He has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.---------------

Police capture Kan. man wanted for stabbing at Dillons

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a shooting and have a suspect in custody.

On Friday, police responded to the 500 block of SW Lincoln in Topeka in&nbsp;an attempt to locate an individual wanted in questioning to for the shooting that occurred early in the day, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. Response Team members and Negotiators also responded to the scene trying to make contact with the individual inside.

Later, police received a call for service at a local hospital for a woman who had arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Through the investigation, officers determined the woman was injured during the incident at the home in the 500 block of Lincoln, and were able to secure the scene a short time later.

 Detectives investigating the incident eventually located Mikayla Landry, 26, of Topeka, and took her into custody without incident.She is being held on a requested charge of Aggravated Battery;Reckless deadly weapon to cause great body harm, disfigurement/death, according to Monasmith.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654948475478.png" alt="Police on the scene of the standoff-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the standoff-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a shooting and have a suspect in custody.On Friday, police responded to the 500 block of SW Lincoln in Topeka in&nbsp;an attempt to locate an individual wanted in questioning to for the shooting that occurred early in the day, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. Response Team members and Negotiators also responded to the scene trying to make contact with the individual inside.Later, police received a call for service at a local hospital for a woman who had arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654948658799.png" alt="Landry-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Landry-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Through the investigation, officers determined the woman was injured during the incident at the home in the 500 block of Lincoln, and were able to secure the scene a short time later. Detectives investigating the incident eventually located Mikayla Landry, 26, of Topeka, and took her into custody without incident.She is being held on a requested charge of Aggravated Battery;Reckless deadly weapon to cause great body harm, disfigurement/death, according to Monasmith.

Police arrest woman for shooting after standoff at Kansas home

RENO COUNTY — A Hutchinson man was arrested last week in connection with a fentanyl overdose that resulted in a death.

On June 2, 30-year-old Dustin M. Bright was arrested by the Special Operations Division for distribution of a controlled substance causing death and arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device, according to Lt. Jake Graber with the Hutchinson Police Department,

Following his arrest, Bright was formally charged by the Reno County District Attorney’s Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654891349294.jpeg" alt="Bright- photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Bright- photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY — A Hutchinson man was arrested last week in connection with a fentanyl overdose that resulted in a death.On June 2, 30-year-old Dustin M. Bright was arrested by the Special Operations Division for distribution of a controlled substance causing death and arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device, according to Lt. Jake Graber with the Hutchinson Police Department,Following his arrest, Bright was formally charged by the Reno County District Attorney’s Office.

Alleged Kan. drug dealer charged in fentanyl overdose death

MANHATTAN&nbsp;–&nbsp;Additional charges have been filed by the Riley County Attorney’s office for Joshua Penabaz, 44, of Manhattan as a result of ongoing investigations into two child sex crime cases, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Penabaz is charged with aggravated criminal sodomy, two counts of rape, and four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child that were reported to have occurred between 2009 and 2011 involving a female victim between the ages of 2 and 4 at the time.

 The relationship between Penabaz and this victim is unrelated to his previous employment&nbsp;as a school nurse with USD 383 Manhattan/Odgen.

An additional charge of rape has also been filed for Penabaz after new information was discovered connecting him to a reported September 2021 incident involving a 5-year-old female student at a preschool within the USD 383 school district where he was employed at the time.

These additional charges are unrelated to his Feb. 18 arrest for numerous rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy charges. 

Those sex crimes were reported to have occurred over several years and were unrelated to his previous employment. Penabaz remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $1 million bond.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of sex crimes over several years and have a suspect in custody.

On Friday afternoon, police arrested 44-year-old Joshua Penabaz of Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Penabaz is currently being held at the Riley County Jail on a bond of $1 million on requested charges for rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy.

MANHATTAN&nbsp;–&nbsp;Additional charges have been filed by the Riley County Attorney’s office for Joshua Penabaz, 44, of Manhattan as a result of ongoing investigations into two child sex crime cases, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Penabaz is charged with aggravated criminal sodomy, two counts of rape, and four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child that were reported to have occurred between 2009 and 2011 involving a female victim between the ages of 2 and 4 at the time. The relationship between Penabaz and this victim is unrelated to his previous employment&nbsp;as a school nurse with USD 383 Manhattan/Odgen.An additional charge of rape has also been filed for Penabaz after new information was discovered connecting him to a reported September 2021 incident involving a 5-year-old female student at a preschool within the USD 383 school district where he was employed at the time.These additional charges are unrelated to his Feb. 18 arrest for numerous rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy charges. Those sex crimes were reported to have occurred over several years and were unrelated to his previous employment. Penabaz remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $1 million bond.------------MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of sex crimes over several years and have a suspect in custody.On Friday afternoon, police arrested 44-year-old Joshua Penabaz of Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Penabaz is currently being held at the Riley County Jail on a bond of $1 million on requested charges for rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and aggravated criminal sodomy.

Manhattan sex crime suspect charged with rape of pre-school student

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting death in Texas have a suspect in custody in Kansas.

Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday, authorities booked 55-year-old Vernon Dixon into the <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076047">Sedgwick County jail, according </a>to online jail records. He is listed as a fugitive from justice.

On March 31, a man was at an apartment complex&nbsp; in San Antonio, Texas with his girlfriend, the suspect identified as Dixon and the suspect’s family, a<a href="https://www.sacrimestoppers.com/index.php/component/comprofiler/userprofile/vernon-d?Itemid=220">ccording to Crime Stopper</a>s.

There was an argument between the victim’s girlfriend and two of Dixon's daughters. The argument led to the two suspect’s daughters assaulting the victim’s girlfriend. The victim and the Dixon intervened to separate the women.&nbsp;

Dixon&nbsp; was going to give the victim and his girlfriend a ride home when he shot the the man.

 Dixon fled the location with a family member.&nbsp; The victim ran after being shot and collapsed nearby. EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he died.

Authorities have not released the circumstances of Dixon's arrest.&nbsp;

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654856508771.png" alt="Dixon photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dixon photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting death in Texas have a suspect in custody in Kansas.Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday, authorities booked 55-year-old Vernon Dixon into the <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076047">Sedgwick County jail, according </a>to online jail records. He is listed as a fugitive from justice.On March 31, a man was at an apartment complex&nbsp; in San Antonio, Texas with his girlfriend, the suspect identified as Dixon and the suspect’s family, a<a href="https://www.sacrimestoppers.com/index.php/component/comprofiler/userprofile/vernon-d?Itemid=220">ccording to Crime Stopper</a>s.There was an argument between the victim’s girlfriend and two of Dixon's daughters. The argument led to the two suspect’s daughters assaulting the victim’s girlfriend. The victim and the Dixon intervened to separate the women.&nbsp;Dixon&nbsp; was going to give the victim and his girlfriend a ride home when he shot the the man. Dixon fled the location with a family member.&nbsp; The victim ran after being shot and collapsed nearby. EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he died.Authorities have not released the circumstances of Dixon's arrest.&nbsp;Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

Suspect in Texas killing jailed in Kansas

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579883951052.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BBBBy impersonating law enforcement, scammers intimidate victims into giving up money or personal information.
 But once a scam becomes widely reported, con artists need to change up 
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 scam, the impostor claims to have seized a package with your name on 
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege">Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol</a>&nbsp;laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.

With a never-before-seen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-conspiracy-crime-c2e427dc0fa16077d7fb98c06e61149f">deadly siege</a>&nbsp;and startling testimony from Trump’s most inner circle, the 1/6 committee provided gripping detail in contending that Trump’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/voter-fraud-election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-7fcb6f134e528fee8237c7601db3328f">repeated lies about election fraud</a>&nbsp;and his public effort to stop Joe Biden’s victory led to the attack and imperiled American democracy

“Democracy remains in danger,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-congress-donald-trump-subpoenas-government-and-politics-af491858a41ce4f42416fe3a7131592e">Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., chairman of the panel,</a>&nbsp;during the hearing, timed for prime time to reach as many Americans as possible.

“Jan. 6 was the culmination of an attempted coup, a brazen attempt, as one rioter put it shortly after Jan. 6, to overthrow the government,” Thompson said. “The violence was no accident.”

The hearings may not change&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-2022-midterm-elections-biden-kevin-mccarthy-government-and-politics-af45ad5031757f9aada9bef9c3a988bc">Americans’ views</a>&nbsp;on the Capitol attack, but the panel’s investigation is intended to stand as its public record. Ahead of this fall’s midterm elections, and with Trump considering another White House run, the committee’s final report aims to account for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-news-5a1ad57112fde21084f028913b9fdc94">most violent attack on the Capitol</a>&nbsp;since 1814, and to ensure such an attack never happens again.

Testimony showed Thursday how Trump desperately clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 when Congress would certify the results, despite those around him insisting Biden had won the election.

In a previously unseen video clip, the panel played a quip from former&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/barr-no-widespread-election-fraud-b1f1488796c9a98c4b1a9061a6c7f49d">Attorney General Bill Barr</a>&nbsp;who testified that he told Trump the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/barr-no-widespread-election-fraud-b1f1488796c9a98c4b1a9061a6c7f49d">claims of a rigged election</a>&nbsp;were “bull——.”

In another, the former president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, testified to the committee that she respected Barr’s view that there was no election fraud. “I accepted what he said.”

Others showed leaders of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys preparing to storm the Capitol to stand up for Trump. One rioter after another told the committee they came to the Capitol because Trump asked them to.

“President Trump summoned a violent mob,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-capitol-siege-donald-trump-wyoming-presidential-4fd397e5ba68de1924f52c79507eff2f">Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.,</a>&nbsp;the panel’s vice chair who took the lead for much of the hearing. “When a president fails to take the steps necessary to preserve our union — or worse, causes a constitutional crisis — we’re in a moment of maximum danger for our republic.”

There was an audible gasp in the hearing room when Cheney read an account that said when Trump was told the Capitol mob was chanting for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged for refusing to block the election results. Trump responded that maybe they were right, that he “deserves it.”

At another point it was disclosed that Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., a leader of efforts to object to the election results, had sought a pardon from Trump, which would protect him from prosecution.

When asked about the White House lawyers threatening to resign over what was happening in the administration, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner scoffed they were “whining.”

Police officers who had fought off the mob consoled one another as they sat in the committee room reliving the violence they faced on Jan. 6. Officer Harry Dunn teared up as bodycam footage showed rioters bludgeoning his colleagues with flagpoles and baseball bats.

In wrenching testimony U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards told the panel that she slipped in other people’s blood as rioters pushed past her into the Capitol. She suffered brain injuries in the melee.

“It was carnage. It was chaos,” she said.

The riot left more than 100 police officers injured, many beaten and bloodied, as the crowd of pro-Trump rioters, some armed with pipes, bats and bear spray, charged into the Capitol. At least nine people who were there died during and after the rioting, including a woman who was shot and killed by police.

Biden, in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas, said many viewers were “going to be seeing for the first time a lot of the detail that occurred.”

Trump, unapologetic, dismissed the investigation anew — and even declared on social media that Jan. 6 “represented the greatest movement in the history of our country.”

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee tweeted: “All. Old. News.”

Emotions are still raw at the Capitol, and security was tight. Law enforcement officials are reporting a spike in violent threats against members of Congress.

Against this backdrop, the committee was speaking to a divided America. Most TV networks carried the hearing live, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-bret-baier-martha-maccallum-tucker-carlson-b6d21eed76ed24352b0e6f38f3683524">Fox News Channel did not.</a>

The committee chairman, civil rights leader&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/bennie-thompson">Thompson,</a>&nbsp;opened the hearing with the sweep of American history. saying he heard in those denying the stark reality of Jan. 6 his own experience growing up in a time and place “where people justified the action of slavery, the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-capitol-siege-donald-trump-wyoming-presidential-4fd397e5ba68de1924f52c79507eff2f">Republican Rep. Cheney,&nbsp;</a>the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, outlined what the committee has learned about the events leading up to that brisk January day when Trump sent his supporters to Congress to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-capitol-siege-media-e79eb5164613d6718e9f4502eb471f27">“fight like hell”</a>&nbsp;for his presidency.

Among those testifying was documentary maker Nick Quested, who filmed the Proud Boys storming the Capitol — along with a pivotal meeting between the group’s then-chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">another extremist group, the Oath Keepers</a>, the night before in nearby parking garage. Quested said the Proud Boys later went to get tacos.

Court documents show that members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were discussing as early as November a need to fight to keep Trump in office. Leaders both groups and some members&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">have since been indicted</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">rare sedition charges</a>&nbsp;over the military-style attack.

In the weeks ahead, the panel is expected to detail Trump’s public campaign to “Stop the Steal” and the private pressure he put on the Justice Department to reverse his election loss — despite&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-courts-election-results-e1297d874f45d2b14bc99c403abd0457">dozens of failed court cases</a>&nbsp;attesting there was no fraud on a scale that could have tipped the results in his favor.

The panel faced obstacles from its start. Republicans blocked the formation of an independent body that could have investigated the Jan. 6 assault the way the 9/11 Commission probed the 2001 terror attack.

Instead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-riots-capitol-siege-government-and-politics-3443b4d60621679dd5b42b3d3502d59d">ushered the creation of the 1/6 panel through</a>&nbsp;Congress and rejected Republican-appointed lawmakers who had voted on Jan. 6 against certifying the election results, eventually naming seven Democrats and two Republicans.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-covid-health-kevin-mccarthy-donald-trump-d60b2af63d5023584cc06b86b3b54e54">House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy,</a>&nbsp;who has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-elections-donald-trump-kevin-mccarthy-congress-891eabe5ef653e7bb3983f8e3fa96a67">caught up in the probe and has defied the committee’s subpoena</a>&nbsp;for an interview, called the panel a “scam.”

In the audience were several lawmakers who were trapped together in the House gallery during the attack.

“We want to remind people, we were there, we saw what happened,” said Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. ”We know how close we came to the first non-peaceful transition of power in this country.”

The Justice Department has arrested and charged more than 800 people for the violence that day,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-merrick-garland-donald-trump-f70143880cb9be8a0610edcad1ed18e8">the biggest dragnet in its history</a>.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection is set to unveil as-yet-unreleased video, audio and a “mountain of evidence” in its prime-time hearing.

<a href="https://january6th.house.gov/news/watch-live">Click here to&nbsp;</a>watch the hearing&nbsp; 7p.m. CDT

 Thursday's session will also show the chilling backstory as defeated President Donald Trump tried to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. 

The panel will warn that the deadly siege put U.S. democracy at risk. Live testimony is expected from a police officer who was pummeled in the riot and from a documentary filmmaker who recorded the melee. 

There will also be recorded accounts of Trump’s aides and family members. The yearlong investigation is intended to stand as a public record for history.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654827329216.jpeg" alt="In Thursday's prime-time hearing, lawmakers said the siege was no accident but an “attempted coup."" />
 <figcaption>In Thursday's prime-time hearing, lawmakers said the siege was no accident but an “attempted coup."</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege">Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol</a>&nbsp;laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hZ0yNe3cFx4?start=858" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>With a never-before-seen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-merrick-garland-government-and-politics-conspiracy-crime-c2e427dc0fa16077d7fb98c06e61149f">deadly siege</a>&nbsp;and startling testimony from Trump’s most inner circle, the 1/6 committee provided gripping detail in contending that Trump’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/voter-fraud-election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-7fcb6f134e528fee8237c7601db3328f">repeated lies about election fraud</a>&nbsp;and his public effort to stop Joe Biden’s victory led to the attack and imperiled American democracy“Democracy remains in danger,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-congress-donald-trump-subpoenas-government-and-politics-af491858a41ce4f42416fe3a7131592e">Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., chairman of the panel,</a>&nbsp;during the hearing, timed for prime time to reach as many Americans as possible.“Jan. 6 was the culmination of an attempted coup, a brazen attempt, as one rioter put it shortly after Jan. 6, to overthrow the government,” Thompson said. “The violence was no accident.”The hearings may not change&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-2022-midterm-elections-biden-kevin-mccarthy-government-and-politics-af45ad5031757f9aada9bef9c3a988bc">Americans’ views</a>&nbsp;on the Capitol attack, but the panel’s investigation is intended to stand as its public record. Ahead of this fall’s midterm elections, and with Trump considering another White House run, the committee’s final report aims to account for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-news-5a1ad57112fde21084f028913b9fdc94">most violent attack on the Capitol</a>&nbsp;since 1814, and to ensure such an attack never happens again.Testimony showed Thursday how Trump desperately clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 when Congress would certify the results, despite those around him insisting Biden had won the election.In a previously unseen video clip, the panel played a quip from former&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/barr-no-widespread-election-fraud-b1f1488796c9a98c4b1a9061a6c7f49d">Attorney General Bill Barr</a>&nbsp;who testified that he told Trump the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/barr-no-widespread-election-fraud-b1f1488796c9a98c4b1a9061a6c7f49d">claims of a rigged election</a>&nbsp;were “bull——.”In another, the former president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, testified to the committee that she respected Barr’s view that there was no election fraud. “I accepted what he said.”Others showed leaders of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys preparing to storm the Capitol to stand up for Trump. One rioter after another told the committee they came to the Capitol because Trump asked them to.“President Trump summoned a violent mob,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-capitol-siege-donald-trump-wyoming-presidential-4fd397e5ba68de1924f52c79507eff2f">Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.,</a>&nbsp;the panel’s vice chair who took the lead for much of the hearing. “When a president fails to take the steps necessary to preserve our union — or worse, causes a constitutional crisis — we’re in a moment of maximum danger for our republic.”There was an audible gasp in the hearing room when Cheney read an account that said when Trump was told the Capitol mob was chanting for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged for refusing to block the election results. Trump responded that maybe they were right, that he “deserves it.”At another point it was disclosed that Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., a leader of efforts to object to the election results, had sought a pardon from Trump, which would protect him from prosecution.When asked about the White House lawyers threatening to resign over what was happening in the administration, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner scoffed they were “whining.”Police officers who had fought off the mob consoled one another as they sat in the committee room reliving the violence they faced on Jan. 6. Officer Harry Dunn teared up as bodycam footage showed rioters bludgeoning his colleagues with flagpoles and baseball bats.In wrenching testimony U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards told the panel that she slipped in other people’s blood as rioters pushed past her into the Capitol. She suffered brain injuries in the melee.“It was carnage. It was chaos,” she said.The riot left more than 100 police officers injured, many beaten and bloodied, as the crowd of pro-Trump rioters, some armed with pipes, bats and bear spray, charged into the Capitol. At least nine people who were there died during and after the rioting, including a woman who was shot and killed by police.Biden, in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas, said many viewers were “going to be seeing for the first time a lot of the detail that occurred.”Trump, unapologetic, dismissed the investigation anew — and even declared on social media that Jan. 6 “represented the greatest movement in the history of our country.”Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee tweeted: “All. Old. News.”Emotions are still raw at the Capitol, and security was tight. Law enforcement officials are reporting a spike in violent threats against members of Congress.Against this backdrop, the committee was speaking to a divided America. Most TV networks carried the hearing live, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-bret-baier-martha-maccallum-tucker-carlson-b6d21eed76ed24352b0e6f38f3683524">Fox News Channel did not.</a>The committee chairman, civil rights leader&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/bennie-thompson">Thompson,</a>&nbsp;opened the hearing with the sweep of American history. saying he heard in those denying the stark reality of Jan. 6 his own experience growing up in a time and place “where people justified the action of slavery, the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-capitol-siege-donald-trump-wyoming-presidential-4fd397e5ba68de1924f52c79507eff2f">Republican Rep. Cheney,&nbsp;</a>the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, outlined what the committee has learned about the events leading up to that brisk January day when Trump sent his supporters to Congress to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-capitol-siege-media-e79eb5164613d6718e9f4502eb471f27">“fight like hell”</a>&nbsp;for his presidency.Among those testifying was documentary maker Nick Quested, who filmed the Proud Boys storming the Capitol — along with a pivotal meeting between the group’s then-chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">another extremist group, the Oath Keepers</a>, the night before in nearby parking garage. Quested said the Proud Boys later went to get tacos.Court documents show that members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were discussing as early as November a need to fight to keep Trump in office. Leaders both groups and some members&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">have since been indicted</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-arrested-oath-keepers-jan-6-insurrection-70019e1007132e8df786aaf77215a110">rare sedition charges</a>&nbsp;over the military-style attack.In the weeks ahead, the panel is expected to detail Trump’s public campaign to “Stop the Steal” and the private pressure he put on the Justice Department to reverse his election loss — despite&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-courts-election-results-e1297d874f45d2b14bc99c403abd0457">dozens of failed court cases</a>&nbsp;attesting there was no fraud on a scale that could have tipped the results in his favor.The panel faced obstacles from its start. Republicans blocked the formation of an independent body that could have investigated the Jan. 6 assault the way the 9/11 Commission probed the 2001 terror attack.Instead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-riots-capitol-siege-government-and-politics-3443b4d60621679dd5b42b3d3502d59d">ushered the creation of the 1/6 panel through</a>&nbsp;Congress and rejected Republican-appointed lawmakers who had voted on Jan. 6 against certifying the election results, eventually naming seven Democrats and two Republicans.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-covid-health-kevin-mccarthy-donald-trump-d60b2af63d5023584cc06b86b3b54e54">House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy,</a>&nbsp;who has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-elections-donald-trump-kevin-mccarthy-congress-891eabe5ef653e7bb3983f8e3fa96a67">caught up in the probe and has defied the committee’s subpoena</a>&nbsp;for an interview, called the panel a “scam.”In the audience were several lawmakers who were trapped together in the House gallery during the attack.“We want to remind people, we were there, we saw what happened,” said Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. ”We know how close we came to the first non-peaceful transition of power in this country.”The Justice Department has arrested and charged more than 800 people for the violence that day,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-merrick-garland-donald-trump-f70143880cb9be8a0610edcad1ed18e8">the biggest dragnet in its history</a>.----------WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection is set to unveil as-yet-unreleased video, audio and a “mountain of evidence” in its prime-time hearing.<a href="https://january6th.house.gov/news/watch-live">Click here to&nbsp;</a>watch the hearing&nbsp; 7p.m. CDT Thursday's session will also show the chilling backstory as defeated President Donald Trump tried to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. The panel will warn that the deadly siege put U.S. democracy at risk. Live testimony is expected from a police officer who was pummeled in the riot and from a documentary filmmaker who recorded the melee. There will also be recorded accounts of Trump’s aides and family members. The yearlong investigation is intended to stand as a public record for history.

🎥 Capitol riot panel prime time; blames Trump for 'attempted coup'

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed 49-year-old Kurt Kruger of Wichita have arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20022648">31-year-old&nbsp;Latrell Thompson,</a> according to Officer Trevor Macy.

Just after 2a.m. on May 1, police&nbsp; responded to a report of a man down in the roadway in the 7900 block of West Cottontail in Wichita. Officers located Krueger unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

Investigators learned that Krueger was walking in the neighborhood where he lives, approximately 20-30 minutes before his body was found. They believe he was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.

Investigators were able to identify Thompson as a suspect and began working to locate him. On Wednesday, investigators were following up on the case when they observed Thompson enter a residence in the 7700 block of W. Quail in Wichita. Officers attempted to contact Thompson at the home, but the occupants were uncooperative and would not allow officers to enter.

Officers and detectives surrounded the residence and began preparing a search warrant. While preparing the warrant, three occupants exited the home, but Thompson remained inside. After several announcements from officers to exit the house, Thompson eventually did so and was taken into custody. He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20022648">is being held on a $100,000 bond </a>on requested charges that include failure to stop at an accident resulting in death.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1651519978529.png" alt="Security camera image of the suspect vehicle -Wichita PD" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image of the suspect vehicle -Wichita PD</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed 49-year-old Kurt Kruger of Wichita have arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20022648">31-year-old&nbsp;Latrell Thompson,</a> according to Officer Trevor Macy.Just after 2a.m. on May 1, police&nbsp; responded to a report of a man down in the roadway in the 7900 block of West Cottontail in Wichita. Officers located Krueger unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced deceased on scene.Investigators learned that Krueger was walking in the neighborhood where he lives, approximately 20-30 minutes before his body was found. They believe he was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.Investigators were able to identify Thompson as a suspect and began working to locate him. On Wednesday, investigators were following up on the case when they observed Thompson enter a residence in the 7700 block of W. Quail in Wichita. Officers attempted to contact Thompson at the home, but the occupants were uncooperative and would not allow officers to enter.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654799395462.png" alt="Thompson-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers and detectives surrounded the residence and began preparing a search warrant. While preparing the warrant, three occupants exited the home, but Thompson remained inside. After several announcements from officers to exit the house, Thompson eventually did so and was taken into custody. He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20022648">is being held on a $100,000 bond </a>on requested charges that include failure to stop at an accident resulting in death.

Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run that killed Kansas man

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/wichita-businessman-veteran-launches-democratic-campaign-challenging-u-s-rep-estes/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Military veteran and 
Wichita businessman Bob Hernandez filed Thursday to be a Democratic 
candidate for U.S. House in the 4th District represented by Republican 
Congressman Ron Estes.

Hernandez, who served in the U.S. Army and deployed to Germany, was 
sent to Iraq from 2007 to 2009 as a logistics specialist with the Kansas
 Army National Guard. He operates KS Amigos, a janitorial company in 
Wichita, and previously published a Spanish language magazine serving 
the Wichita area.

Hernandez said in a campaign announcement he was disturbed Estes 
described the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol as “peaceful.”

Amid the transfer of power from President Donald Trump and President 
Joe Biden, a mob pushed through security into the Capitol where federal 
lawmakers were conducting procedural votes to certify the election. A 
35-year-old Air Force veteran was shot and killed by a Capitol Police 
officer, while 138 police officers were injured. The U.S. Department of 
Justice arrested and charged more than 800 people for rioting on Jan. 6.

“I have twice served our nation abroad,” Hernandez said. “To excuse 
the aggressive and destructive conduct we witnessed on January 6, 2021, 
is a slap in the face of every serviceman and woman and, frankly, every 
American.”

Hernandez said he filed in the 4th District because the people of 
Kansas deserved answers to leadership problems in Washington, D.C.

“Ron Estes can spend the rest of the year trying to explain his lack 
of patriotism,” Hernandez said, “and we’ll see if the people buy it.”

Estes’ staff in Wichita and Washington weren’t available to comment on Hernandez’ assertions about rioting at the Capitol.

Hernandez enlisted in the Army in 1972 and was deployed to Germany 
until 1978. He graduated from Garden City Community College and Wichita 
State University before working as an investment adviser for Merrill 
Lynch. He enlisted in the National Guard after the Andover tornado in 
1991. He was in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

His campaign was announced ahead of Thursday’s televised 
congressional hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that 
jeopardized the tradition of peaceful transfer of presidential power.&nbsp; A
 special U.S. House committee has been investigating Trump’s campaign to
 “Stop the Steal,” which was built on unsubstantiated claims of voter 
fraud and an attempt to undermine Biden’s victory over Trump.

Estes, who served as Kansas state treasurer from 2011 to 2017, has 
represented the 4th District since April 2017. He was initially elected 
to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo, who resigned to work in the Trump 
administration. Previously, Estes was treasurer of Sedgwick County.

In January 2021, all six members of Kansas’ federal delegation 
condemned violence&nbsp; in the Capitol. Estes, who advanced claims of fraud 
in the 2020 election, said the federal government had to “hold 
accountable those individuals that committed these acts of violence.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654793340467.png" alt="Wichita businessman and Iraq war veteran Bob Hernandez, center, filed Thursday as a Democratic Party candidate for the 4th District congressional seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes. (Submitted/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Wichita businessman and Iraq war veteran Bob Hernandez, center, filed Thursday as a Democratic Party candidate for the 4th District congressional seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes. (Submitted/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/wichita-businessman-veteran-launches-democratic-campaign-challenging-u-s-rep-estes/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Military veteran and 
Wichita businessman Bob Hernandez filed Thursday to be a Democratic 
candidate for U.S. House in the 4th District represented by Republican 
Congressman Ron Estes.Hernandez, who served in the U.S. Army and deployed to Germany, was 
sent to Iraq from 2007 to 2009 as a logistics specialist with the Kansas
 Army National Guard. He operates KS Amigos, a janitorial company in 
Wichita, and previously published a Spanish language magazine serving 
the Wichita area.Hernandez said in a campaign announcement he was disturbed Estes 
described the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol as “peaceful.”Amid the transfer of power from President Donald Trump and President 
Joe Biden, a mob pushed through security into the Capitol where federal 
lawmakers were conducting procedural votes to certify the election. A 
35-year-old Air Force veteran was shot and killed by a Capitol Police 
officer, while 138 police officers were injured. The U.S. Department of 
Justice arrested and charged more than 800 people for rioting on Jan. 6.“I have twice served our nation abroad,” Hernandez said. “To excuse 
the aggressive and destructive conduct we witnessed on January 6, 2021, 
is a slap in the face of every serviceman and woman and, frankly, every 
American.”Hernandez said he filed in the 4th District because the people of 
Kansas deserved answers to leadership problems in Washington, D.C.“Ron Estes can spend the rest of the year trying to explain his lack 
of patriotism,” Hernandez said, “and we’ll see if the people buy it.”Estes’ staff in Wichita and Washington weren’t available to comment on Hernandez’ assertions about rioting at the Capitol.Hernandez enlisted in the Army in 1972 and was deployed to Germany 
until 1978. He graduated from Garden City Community College and Wichita 
State University before working as an investment adviser for Merrill 
Lynch. He enlisted in the National Guard after the Andover tornado in 
1991. He was in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.His campaign was announced ahead of Thursday’s televised 
congressional hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol that 
jeopardized the tradition of peaceful transfer of presidential power.&nbsp; A
 special U.S. House committee has been investigating Trump’s campaign to
 “Stop the Steal,” which was built on unsubstantiated claims of voter 
fraud and an attempt to undermine Biden’s victory over Trump.Estes, who served as Kansas state treasurer from 2011 to 2017, has 
represented the 4th District since April 2017. He was initially elected 
to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo, who resigned to work in the Trump 
administration. Previously, Estes was treasurer of Sedgwick County.In January 2021, all six members of Kansas’ federal delegation 
condemned violence&nbsp; in the Capitol. Estes, who advanced claims of fraud 
in the 2020 election, said the federal government had to “hold 
accountable those individuals that committed these acts of violence.”

Wichita businessman launches Democratic campaign challenging Estes

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and continue to search for a suspect.

Just after 2:30p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.

The male victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;

The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern. An area search was conducted. Police have not reported an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654286765668.png" alt="Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and&nbsp; flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and&nbsp; flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, continue to search for the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.Just after 2:30p.m. June 1, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.EMS transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654167037449.png" alt="The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654616756985.png" alt="Bulger -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bulger -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On June 6, police arrested 37-year-old Amanda Bulger as part of the ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Donna Eubanks. She was arrested on a requested charge of theft and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.The Topeka Police Department is looking to speak with Jason Bulger in connection with the attack. Anyone with information on Bulger is asked to contact police. He has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.---------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and continue to search for a suspect.Just after 2:30p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.The male victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern. An area search was conducted. Police have not reported an arrest.

Search continues for Kansas man for stabbing at Dillons

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent crime&nbsp; were on the scene in the 1600 Block of Haskell Avenue in Lawrence Thursday morning, according to a social media report from police.&nbsp;

For the safety of the community, police temporarily closed Haskell Avenue.

Officers served a search warrant for alleged robbery and kidnapping .&nbsp;

Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent crime&nbsp; were on the scene in the 1600 Block of Haskell Avenue in Lawrence Thursday morning, according to a social media report from police.&nbsp;For the safety of the community, police temporarily closed Haskell Avenue.Officers served a search warrant for alleged robbery and kidnapping .&nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

Police serve Kan. robbery, kidnapping-related search warrant

Jeremy Fisher, 47 of Haysville, is charged with attempted 1st&nbsp;degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.&nbsp; His next court date is 6/20/22.&nbsp; He remains in jail on a $350,000 bond.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas sex offender accused in a violent attack on a woman made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday.&nbsp;

Jeremy Fisher, 47 of Haysville, is charged with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just before 10 p.m. June 3, police were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in the 1900 block of South Dellrose in Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

 Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a 39-year-old woman with several gunshot wounds. She was taken to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the victim was at the residence with her boyfriend identified as Fisher when a disturbance ensued. During the disturbance Fisher fired multiple shots striking the victim. The suspect fled the scene, and a short time later was located by officers in the City of Haysville.

&nbsp;Police arrested Fisher and he remains jailed on a $350,000 bond. He is due back in court on June 20, according to the district attorney's office.

Fisher has previous convictions for aggravated sexual battery, aggravated burglary and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654288093635.png" alt="Fisher-photo KBI Offender Registry.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for aggravated sexual battery, aggravated burglary and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Fisher-photo KBI Offender Registry.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for aggravated sexual battery, aggravated burglary and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>Jeremy Fisher, 47 of Haysville, is charged with attempted 1st&nbsp;degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.&nbsp; His next court date is 6/20/22.&nbsp; He remains in jail on a $350,000 bond.SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas sex offender accused in a violent attack on a woman made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday.&nbsp;Jeremy Fisher, 47 of Haysville, is charged with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 10 p.m. June 3, police were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in the 1900 block of South Dellrose in Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a 39-year-old woman with several gunshot wounds. She was taken to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed the victim was at the residence with her boyfriend identified as Fisher when a disturbance ensued. During the disturbance Fisher fired multiple shots striking the victim. The suspect fled the scene, and a short time later was located by officers in the City of Haysville.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654289858724.png" alt="Fisher-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Fisher-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Police arrested Fisher and he remains jailed on a $350,000 bond. He is due back in court on June 20, according to the district attorney's office.Fisher has previous convictions for aggravated sexual battery, aggravated burglary and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. sex offender charged in violent attack on girlfriend

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations after the search of a Kansas home.

On Monday,&nbsp;the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) as part of the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in the 3500 block of SW Westport Court, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Investigators found illegal narcotics and arrested&nbsp;Augustine E. Covarrubia, 22, and Nicholas W. Kinnard, 38, both of Kansas City.

Kinnard was booked on a requested charge of distribution of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

&nbsp;Covarrubias was jailed on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654723499043.png" alt="Kinnard-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kinnard-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations after the search of a Kansas home.On Monday,&nbsp;the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) as part of the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in the 3500 block of SW Westport Court, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654723273498.png" alt="Covarrubias-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Covarrubias-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators found illegal narcotics and arrested&nbsp;Augustine E. Covarrubia, 22, and Nicholas W. Kinnard, 38, both of Kansas City.Kinnard was booked on a requested charge of distribution of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;Covarrubias was jailed on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Kansas City man jailed for allegedly selling meth 

NATRONE COUNTY, WY—One of three inmates who escaped Friday from a jail in southwest Missouri is in custody in Wyoming.

Christopher Blevins, 37, was booked just before 1p.m. Wednesday, according to online jail records.

Just after 1:30p.m.&nbsp; Sunday, the Wallace County Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing vehicle in the 400 block of North Gardner Street in Sharon Springs, according to Sheriff Marshall Unruh.

A local search for the missing vehicle was begun. The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious red or maroon colored GMC Yukon that had been driving around Sharon Springs earlier that day and that it was now parked north of the 27-40 Store in front of the Welding Shop.

Authorities determined the vehicle was stolen out of Saline County Kansas. When the Saline County Sheriff’s office was contacted they stated that the person believed to have stolen the GMC Yukon was an escaped inmate out of Missouri identified as Blevins.

Wallace County Deputies were able to get video evidence of a man and woman&nbsp; associated with the GMC Yukon and confirmed that it was Christopher Allen Blevins who had escaped from the Barry Missouri County Jail on June3.

Wallace County Deputies then contacted the Barry County Jail in Missouri and learned Blevins had escaped with two others but that the U.S. Marshal's service were actively seeking the three escapees. The U.S. Marshal's service had reason to believe the three inmates had separated immediately after their escape as they had tracked one escapee to Arkansas and the other was still located in Missouri.

The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office was given the identity of the female party who was with Blevins. The U.S. Marshal's service believes the couple headed to Colorado as soon as they left Sharon Springs. The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office is seeking arrest warrants for the couple for the theft of the Wallace County Vehicle. As of June 8, the vehicle had not been recovered.

The U.S. Marshal's service does not believe the other two inmates were ever in Kansas. Marshals are working to get them apprehended again as soon as possible, according to Unruh.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654720645619.png" alt="Blevins and a woman accomplice as seen on security camera in Sharon Springs-Wallace Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Blevins and a woman accomplice as seen on security camera in Sharon Springs-Wallace Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>NATRONE COUNTY, WY—One of three inmates who escaped Friday from a jail in southwest Missouri is in custody in Wyoming.Christopher Blevins, 37, was booked just before 1p.m. Wednesday, according to online jail records.Just after 1:30p.m.&nbsp; Sunday, the Wallace County Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing vehicle in the 400 block of North Gardner Street in Sharon Springs, according to Sheriff Marshall Unruh.A local search for the missing vehicle was begun. The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious red or maroon colored GMC Yukon that had been driving around Sharon Springs earlier that day and that it was now parked north of the 27-40 Store in front of the Welding Shop.Authorities determined the vehicle was stolen out of Saline County Kansas. When the Saline County Sheriff’s office was contacted they stated that the person believed to have stolen the GMC Yukon was an escaped inmate out of Missouri identified as Blevins.Wallace County Deputies were able to get video evidence of a man and woman&nbsp; associated with the GMC Yukon and confirmed that it was Christopher Allen Blevins who had escaped from the Barry Missouri County Jail on June3.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654650939081.png" alt="Clockwise from left Lance Stephens, Matthew Crawford and Christopher Blevins.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Clockwise from left Lance Stephens, Matthew Crawford and Christopher Blevins.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Wallace County Deputies then contacted the Barry County Jail in Missouri and learned Blevins had escaped with two others but that the U.S. Marshal's service were actively seeking the three escapees. The U.S. Marshal's service had reason to believe the three inmates had separated immediately after their escape as they had tracked one escapee to Arkansas and the other was still located in Missouri.The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office was given the identity of the female party who was with Blevins. The U.S. Marshal's service believes the couple headed to Colorado as soon as they left Sharon Springs. The Wallace County Sheriff’s Office is seeking arrest warrants for the couple for the theft of the Wallace County Vehicle. As of June 8, the vehicle had not been recovered.The U.S. Marshal's service does not believe the other two inmates were ever in Kansas. Marshals are working to get them apprehended again as soon as possible, according to Unruh.

Escaped Mo. inmate who traveled through Kansas captured

GEARY COUNTY&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Topeka Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a man connected to an officer-involved shooting on May 21, according to a media release from the KBI.

Just after 9p.m. Tuesday, police arrested Carlton W. Solton Jr., 36, of Junction City,&nbsp; after he was discharged from Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Solton was arrested on requested charges of two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, and for criminal use of weapons.

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on May 21, a female subject called 911 to report that a man was outside her home, waving a handgun and threatening her and another female subject with it. She lived in the 700 block of West 11th&nbsp;St. in Junction City.&nbsp;

Minutes later, several officers from the Junction City Police Department responded to the area. As they arrived, officers spotted a man matching the suspect’s description fleeing the area. They chased the man on foot. During the chase, officers saw that the man had a gun, heard gunshots coming from his direction, and observed him pointing the gun at them.

As one officer caught up to the suspect, between two houses in the 600 block of West 11th&nbsp;St., a confrontation occurred and the officer fired at the man striking him multiple times.

Officers then rendered aid to the man. EMS responded and took over life-saving measures. The man was identified as Carlton Solton, Jr., 36, of Junction City. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.

EMS transported Solton to the Geary Community Hospital. He was later flown to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Solton underwent surgery and received further treatment in the intensive care unit.

Following Tuesday's arrest Solton was transported to the Geary County Detention Center. Bond was set at $50,000.

&nbsp;Once the investigation concludes, case findings will be submitted to the Geary County Attorney for review.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654719760864.png" alt="-Solton from an earlier arrest in Geary Co. He has previous convictions for stalking, domestic battery, criminal threat, assault on a law enforcement officer, criminal possession of a firearm, flee or elude law enforcement and battery of campus or university police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.-photo Geary Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>-Solton from an earlier arrest in Geary Co. He has previous convictions for stalking, domestic battery, criminal threat, assault on a law enforcement officer, criminal possession of a firearm, flee or elude law enforcement and battery of campus or university police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.-photo Geary Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Topeka Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a man connected to an officer-involved shooting on May 21, according to a media release from the KBI.Just after 9p.m. Tuesday, police arrested Carlton W. Solton Jr., 36, of Junction City,&nbsp; after he was discharged from Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Solton was arrested on requested charges of two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, and for criminal use of weapons.At approximately 5:15 p.m. on May 21, a female subject called 911 to report that a man was outside her home, waving a handgun and threatening her and another female subject with it. She lived in the 700 block of West 11th&nbsp;St. in Junction City.&nbsp;Minutes later, several officers from the Junction City Police Department responded to the area. As they arrived, officers spotted a man matching the suspect’s description fleeing the area. They chased the man on foot. During the chase, officers saw that the man had a gun, heard gunshots coming from his direction, and observed him pointing the gun at them.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653229189947.jpeg" alt="Investigators on the scene of the May 21 investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Investigators on the scene of the May 21 investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>As one officer caught up to the suspect, between two houses in the 600 block of West 11th&nbsp;St., a confrontation occurred and the officer fired at the man striking him multiple times.Officers then rendered aid to the man. EMS responded and took over life-saving measures. The man was identified as Carlton Solton, Jr., 36, of Junction City. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.EMS transported Solton to the Geary Community Hospital. He was later flown to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Solton underwent surgery and received further treatment in the intensive care unit.Following Tuesday's arrest Solton was transported to the Geary County Detention Center. Bond was set at $50,000.&nbsp;Once the investigation concludes, case findings will be submitted to the Geary County Attorney for review.-------

Suspect in Junction City officer-involved shooting moved from hospital to jail

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in Maryland after threatening to kill the justice.

Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, who was identified in a criminal complaint charging him with the attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice, was dressed in black when he arrived by taxi just after 1 a.m. outside Kavanaugh's home in a Washington suburb.

Roske, 26, had a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, a knife, zip ties, pepper spray, duct tape and other items that he told police he would use to break into Kavanaugh's house and kill him, according to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in federal court in Maryland. Roske said he purchased the gun to kill Kavanaugh and that he also would kill himself, the affidavit said.

Roske told police he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case. He also said he was upset over the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, the affidavit said.

The court currently is weighing a challenge to New York's requirements for getting a permit to carry a gun in public, a case that could make it easier to be armed on the streets of New York and other large cities.

When he got out of the taxi, Roske was spotted by two U.S. Marshals who are part of round-the-clock security provided to the justices following the leak of the draft opinion last month. But Roske was only apprehended after he called 911 in Montgomery County, Maryland, and said he was having suicidal thoughts and planned to kill Kavanaugh, having found the justice's address online. Roske was still on the phone when Montgomery County police arrived on the scene, according to the affidavit.

“This kind of behavior is obviously behavior we will not tolerate,” Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters Wednesday. “Threats of violence and actual violence against the justices of course strike at the heart of our democracy and we will do everything we can to prevent them and to hold people who do them accountable.”

President Joe Biden praised authorities for quickly apprehending the man, deputy White House press secretary Andrew Bates said in an email.

There have been protests at the homes of Kavanaugh and other justices, as well as demonstrations at the court, where a security fence rings the building and nearby streets have been closed.

A Homeland Security Department report said the draft opinion, leaked in early May, has unleashed a wave of threats against officials and others and increased the likelihood of extremist violence.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s house in Maryland.

The man was arrested about 1:50 a.m., court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in an email.

The California man, in his 20s, was armed with a gun and a knife, according to a law enforcement official. The man, whose identity has not been released, arrived in a taxi early in the morning and told law enforcement officers he wanted to kill Kavanaugh, the official said.

The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The Washington Post initially reported the arrest, quoting sources who said the man also was carrying burglary tools. He told police he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the court’s landmark abortion case, the Post reported. He was also said to be upset over recent mass shootings, according to the newspaper.

The justices have been provided round-the-clock security at their homes amid concerns about violence following the court’s ultimate decision.

There have been protests at Kavanaugh’s house in a Maryland suburb just outside the District of Columbia, and at the homes of other justices, as well as demonstrations at the court, where a security fence rings the building and nearby streets have been closed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633098736105.png" alt="Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh-courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh-courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — A man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in Maryland after threatening to kill the justice.Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, who was identified in a criminal complaint charging him with the attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice, was dressed in black when he arrived by taxi just after 1 a.m. outside Kavanaugh's home in a Washington suburb.Roske, 26, had a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, a knife, zip ties, pepper spray, duct tape and other items that he told police he would use to break into Kavanaugh's house and kill him, according to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in federal court in Maryland. Roske said he purchased the gun to kill Kavanaugh and that he also would kill himself, the affidavit said.Roske told police he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case. He also said he was upset over the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, the affidavit said.The court currently is weighing a challenge to New York's requirements for getting a permit to carry a gun in public, a case that could make it easier to be armed on the streets of New York and other large cities.When he got out of the taxi, Roske was spotted by two U.S. Marshals who are part of round-the-clock security provided to the justices following the leak of the draft opinion last month. But Roske was only apprehended after he called 911 in Montgomery County, Maryland, and said he was having suicidal thoughts and planned to kill Kavanaugh, having found the justice's address online. Roske was still on the phone when Montgomery County police arrived on the scene, according to the affidavit.“This kind of behavior is obviously behavior we will not tolerate,” Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters Wednesday. “Threats of violence and actual violence against the justices of course strike at the heart of our democracy and we will do everything we can to prevent them and to hold people who do them accountable.”President Joe Biden praised authorities for quickly apprehending the man, deputy White House press secretary Andrew Bates said in an email.There have been protests at the homes of Kavanaugh and other justices, as well as demonstrations at the court, where a security fence rings the building and nearby streets have been closed.A Homeland Security Department report said the draft opinion, leaked in early May, has unleashed a wave of threats against officials and others and increased the likelihood of extremist violence.___WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s house in Maryland.The man was arrested about 1:50 a.m., court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in an email.The California man, in his 20s, was armed with a gun and a knife, according to a law enforcement official. The man, whose identity has not been released, arrived in a taxi early in the morning and told law enforcement officers he wanted to kill Kavanaugh, the official said.The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.The Washington Post initially reported the arrest, quoting sources who said the man also was carrying burglary tools. He told police he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the court’s landmark abortion case, the Post reported. He was also said to be upset over recent mass shootings, according to the newspaper.The justices have been provided round-the-clock security at their homes amid concerns about violence following the court’s ultimate decision.There have been protests at Kavanaugh’s house in a Maryland suburb just outside the District of Columbia, and at the homes of other justices, as well as demonstrations at the court, where a security fence rings the building and nearby streets have been closed.

Suspect identified: Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's house

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, have made one arrest and continue to search for the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654286765668.png" alt="Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and&nbsp; flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Bulger has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and&nbsp; flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing at Dillons on June 1, have made one arrest and continue to search for the suspect identified as 41-year-old Jason Bulger.On Monday evening, police arrested 37-year-old Amanda Bulger as part of the ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Donna Eubanks. She was arrested on a requested charge of theft and is not longer in custody, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654616756985.png" alt="Bulger-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bulger-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 2:30p.m. June 1, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.EMS transported the male victim to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654167037449.png" alt="The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>The Topeka Police Department is looking to speak Bulger in connection with the attack. Anyone with information on Bulger is asked to contact police. He has previous convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, theft, driving while suspended and flee or attempt to elude police, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.---------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and continue to search for a suspect.Just after 2:30p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the Dillons store at 2010 SE 29th Street in Topeka in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred, according to Police Lt. Michael Hern.The male victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;The possible suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terrace, according to Hern. An area search was conducted. Police have not reported an arrest.