SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Boisy D. Barefield of Wichita, and a hit and run that fatally injured 15-year-old female of Wichita.

At approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a shooting at The Banquet Hall located in the 3100 block of East 25th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

 Upon arriving at the scene, they located Boisy inside with a gunshot wound. EMS transported Boisy to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.

The initial investigation revealed there was a graduation party with several people in attendance. During the party, a disturbance ensued between two groups that led to shots being fired striking Boisy. 

A 15-year-old girl who was fleeing the gunfire at the party was struck at the intersection of 25th&nbsp;Street North and Estelle, by 18-year-old Samara Rockmore, who fled the pedestrian accident in her vehicle. 

EMS transported the 15-year-old girl to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries, according to Cruz.

Rockmore was later located and arrested and booked for felony hit and run.&nbsp;

Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the shooting. Lack of cooperation has made the investigation difficult to determine all the details of the case, according to Cruz.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653858499131.png" alt="Rockmore-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Rockmore-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Boisy D. Barefield of Wichita, and a hit and run that fatally injured 15-year-old female of Wichita.At approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a shooting at The Banquet Hall located in the 3100 block of East 25th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz. Upon arriving at the scene, they located Boisy inside with a gunshot wound. EMS transported Boisy to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.The initial investigation revealed there was a graduation party with several people in attendance. During the party, a disturbance ensued between two groups that led to shots being fired striking Boisy. A 15-year-old girl who was fleeing the gunfire at the party was struck at the intersection of 25th&nbsp;Street North and Estelle, by 18-year-old Samara Rockmore, who fled the pedestrian accident in her vehicle. EMS transported the 15-year-old girl to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries, according to Cruz.Rockmore was later located and arrested and booked for felony hit and run.&nbsp;Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the shooting. Lack of cooperation has made the investigation difficult to determine all the details of the case, according to Cruz.

Kan. girl dies after she ran from fatal shooting at graduation party

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in Saline County.

Just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, two deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office traveled to the residence of 2708 S. Holmes Road in rural Saline County, to serve an arrest warrant to Dustin Vance, 42, of Hoisington, according to a media release from the KBI.

The arrest warrant was issued through the Barton County District Court for the charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, and contributing to a child’s misconduct.

As deputies approached the residence, they were met by Vance who exited the house onto the porch. Vance was armed with a holstered handgun. Vance did not comply with several verbal commands given by the deputies, and drew his handgun. At around 10:20 p.m., one deputy fired multiple times and struck Vance.

EMS declared Vance deceased at the residence.

At the time of the shooting, two other subjects were inside the home. A 41-year-old woman from Salina was in close proximity to the porch and was struck by one of the rounds fired. 

Deputies rendered aid to her, and EMS transported her to Salina Regional Health Center. She is currently in stable condition and is expected to recover from her injuries, according to the KBI.

The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this shooting. Once the investigation has concluded, the findings will be turned over to the Saline County Attorney for review.

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in Saline County.Just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, two deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office traveled to the residence of 2708 S. Holmes Road in rural Saline County, to serve an arrest warrant to Dustin Vance, 42, of Hoisington, according to a media release from the KBI.The arrest warrant was issued through the Barton County District Court for the charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, and contributing to a child’s misconduct.As deputies approached the residence, they were met by Vance who exited the house onto the porch. Vance was armed with a holstered handgun. Vance did not comply with several verbal commands given by the deputies, and drew his handgun. At around 10:20 p.m., one deputy fired multiple times and struck Vance.EMS declared Vance deceased at the residence.At the time of the shooting, two other subjects were inside the home. A 41-year-old woman from Salina was in close proximity to the porch and was struck by one of the rounds fired. Deputies rendered aid to her, and EMS transported her to Salina Regional Health Center. She is currently in stable condition and is expected to recover from her injuries, according to the KBI.The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this shooting. Once the investigation has concluded, the findings will be turned over to the Saline County Attorney for review.

KBI: Sex crime suspect dies in Kan. officer-involved shooting

HUTCHINSON — A man who escaped from the minimum security unit at Hutchinson Correctional Facility back on February 16th is now in the Reno County Correctional Facility.

Gabriel Sanchez Jr. walked away from the prison just two weeks before he was to be released on a Reno County conviction for assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing/eluding local law enforcement. He was captured two days later.

Sanchez saw his time at HCF extended to May 27 for his actions at which time he was released, then immediately taken into custody by the Reno County Sheriff's Department on charges of aggravated escape and failure to appear.

HUTCHINSON —Inmate Gabriel Sanchez Jr. has been apprehended after being placed on escape status Friday from the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Minimum Custody South Unit, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Local law enforcement, the Kansas Highway Patrol and KDOC officials collaborated in the search and arrest.

Sanchez is currently serving a sentence for convictions in Reno County for assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing/eluding local law enforcement.

The escape is currently being investigated.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645214336468.png" alt="Sanchez" />
 <figcaption>Sanchez</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON — A man who escaped from the minimum security unit at Hutchinson Correctional Facility back on February 16th is now in the Reno County Correctional Facility.Gabriel Sanchez Jr. walked away from the prison just two weeks before he was to be released on a Reno County conviction for assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing/eluding local law enforcement. He was captured two days later.Sanchez saw his time at HCF extended to May 27 for his actions at which time he was released, then immediately taken into custody by the Reno County Sheriff's Department on charges of aggravated escape and failure to appear.He’s being held on a bond of $50,000.------------HUTCHINSON —Inmate Gabriel Sanchez Jr. has been apprehended after being placed on escape status Friday from the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Minimum Custody South Unit, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.Local law enforcement, the Kansas Highway Patrol and KDOC officials collaborated in the search and arrest.Sanchez is currently serving a sentence for convictions in Reno County for assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing/eluding local law enforcement.The escape is currently being investigated.

Kan. inmate who escaped from state prison moved to county jail

KANSAS CITY —A man with a distinctive crescent tattoo between his eyes has been charged in the November 2021 fatal shooting of &nbsp;Stephon D. Johnson, whose body was found inside a Midtown Kansas City, MO, apartment, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Perez D. Reed, 27, St. Louis, faces Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action and two counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Device.

According to court records, family members of Stephon Johnson's family filed missing persons reports regarding Johnson, saying they had not spoken to him since Nov. 1, 2021.

Officers responded to Johnson's apartment and found his body inside a closet. It was later determined to be Johnson. Inside the apartment, officers determined he had suffered a gunshot to the back of the head. 

Officers also collected an empty cigarillo package. A check of DNA from that package later showed strong support that the defendant's DNA was on the package. 

When defendant was arrested in November 2021 on warrants issued from St. Louis County a key was found with the defendant. The key fit a deadbolt lock at the victim's apartment in Kansas City. 

Witnesses also told police that a man they had seen on the news as a "serial killer" from St. Louis was the same man with a crescent tattoo who had been a guest of Johnson in Kansas City. Also, the deadly bullet found inside the victim in his Kansas City residence was fired by the firearm that the defendant had in possession at the time of his arrest.

The defendant is in custody in St. Louis. Prosecutors here recommended he be held on these new charges on no bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636462416961.png" alt="Reed-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Reed-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —A man with a distinctive crescent tattoo between his eyes has been charged in the November 2021 fatal shooting of &nbsp;Stephon D. Johnson, whose body was found inside a Midtown Kansas City, MO, apartment, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.Perez D. Reed, 27, St. Louis, faces Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action and two counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Device.According to court records, family members of Stephon Johnson's family filed missing persons reports regarding Johnson, saying they had not spoken to him since Nov. 1, 2021.Officers responded to Johnson's apartment and found his body inside a closet. It was later determined to be Johnson. Inside the apartment, officers determined he had suffered a gunshot to the back of the head. Officers also collected an empty cigarillo package. A check of DNA from that package later showed strong support that the defendant's DNA was on the package. When defendant was arrested in November 2021 on warrants issued from St. Louis County a key was found with the defendant. The key fit a deadbolt lock at the victim's apartment in Kansas City. Witnesses also told police that a man they had seen on the news as a "serial killer" from St. Louis was the same man with a crescent tattoo who had been a guest of Johnson in Kansas City. Also, the deadly bullet found inside the victim in his Kansas City residence was fired by the firearm that the defendant had in possession at the time of his arrest.The defendant is in custody in St. Louis. Prosecutors here recommended he be held on these new charges on no bond.

Alleged serial killer charged after KC man’s body found in closet

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged domestic battery in Riley County.

Just before 8:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 59-year-old woman reported a 53-year-old man strangled and hit her. The female victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. Police did not report an arrest and released no additional details.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged domestic battery in Riley County.Just before 8:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 59-year-old woman reported a 53-year-old man strangled and hit her. The female victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. Police did not report an arrest and released no additional details.

RCPD: Woman hospitalized after alleged violent attack

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 25-year-old Missouri woman is accused of leaving four dogs locked in a hot car while she had lunch in a central Florida restaurant, police said.

The woman, identified in online jail records as Tesia C. White, who was visiting the area from Gainesville, Missouri, was arrested Thursday evening on charges of animal cruelty, New Smyrna Beach police officials said.

A police report said she left a 4-year-old Goldendoodle, 2-year-old Boxer and two 12-week-old Goldendoodle puppies in her car while she had lunch. There was no air conditioning and the windows were rolled up, the report said.

She told investigators she checked on the dogs once during the meal, but found them dead when she returned an hour later, police said.

She remained in the Volusia County Jail on Friday morning. Bond was set at $10,000.

New Smyrna Beach is near Daytona Beach on Florida's Atlantic Coast.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653658627958.png" alt="White photo Volusia County Jail" />
 <figcaption>White photo Volusia County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 25-year-old Missouri woman is accused of leaving four dogs locked in a hot car while she had lunch in a central Florida restaurant, police said.The woman, identified in online jail records as Tesia C. White, who was visiting the area from Gainesville, Missouri, was arrested Thursday evening on charges of animal cruelty, New Smyrna Beach police officials said.A police report said she left a 4-year-old Goldendoodle, 2-year-old Boxer and two 12-week-old Goldendoodle puppies in her car while she had lunch. There was no air conditioning and the windows were rolled up, the report said.She told investigators she checked on the dogs once during the meal, but found them dead when she returned an hour later, police said.She remained in the Volusia County Jail on Friday morning. Bond was set at $10,000.New Smyrna Beach is near Daytona Beach on Florida's Atlantic Coast.

Woman accused of leaving 4 dogs to die in hot car

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal officer involved shooting have identified the suspect who died during the 9-hour standoff as 39-year-old Gregorio M. Banuelos, according to Wichita Police Captain Jason Stevens.

Just after 1:30a.m. Wednesday, police responded to report of a shooting at a home in the the 500 block of N. Milstead in Wichita.

A woman victim reported to police that a relative identified as Banuelos showed up at the home, where he does not live, and was intoxicated and&nbsp; accompanied by his girlfriend.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The girlfriend was asked to leave the residence which prompted a verbal disturbance with the victim. During the disturbance, Banuelos assaulted the victim which caused a minor, visible injury, according to Stevens.

Banuelos chased the victim into a room of the home and brandished a handgun and fired one shot that missed her. After Banuelos fired the gun, the woman and two other residents including a child escaped from the home as they waited for police to arrive.

When officers arrived, they saw Banuelos walk out the front door of the home and he was armed with the handgun, according to Stevens. He made some comments and went back into the house.

Due to the nature of the 911 call, police decided at 2 a.m., to activate the Wichita Police SWAT team along with crisis,&nbsp; hostage negotiators. Investigators also learned that Banuelos was prohibited from owning a handgun due to a felony drug conviction. In addition Banuelos had two felony warrants from 2021 aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal threat and a weapons violation, according to Stevens. Police also learned that Banuelos allegedly assaulted another family member earlier this month and used a firearm.

The SWAT team and negotiators worked to peacefully resolve the situation and make an arrest, according to Stevens. Banuelos refused to come out of the house and refused to take calls from anyone during the 9-hour standoff.

The SWAT team used a robot to enter the home to survey the situation and make verbal contact with Banuelos.&nbsp; He continued to refuse to leave the home. Police also used a K-9 in their effort to make an arrest.&nbsp;

Investigators were able to determine Banuelos was in a room in the basement of the home and still had the handgun.

At some point, police believe Banuelsos turned electricity off at the home. Later, officers heard a single gunshot and used the robot to pinpoint his location again.&nbsp;

As officers entered the home to investigate, Banuelos emerged from a position in the basement and pointed the gun. The officers responded in self defense.

After an exchange of gunfire, the officers retreated to defensive positions outside as Banuelos continued to fire the weapon. Not long after the officers retreated, Banuelos emerged aggressively from a walkout door from the house into the garage.&nbsp;

Officers acted in self defense and shot him. EMS crews on the scene were sent in to render aid. Banuelos was pronounced deceased.

The four officers involved in the shooting included two Sedgwick County sheriff's deputies and two Wichita police officers.&nbsp; The police officers each had twenty years of service with the department, according to Stevens. The deputies had 12 and 6-years of experience with the sheriff's office.

All four have been placed on administrative leave which is standard procedure.&nbsp; The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation, according to Stevens. There were no other injuries.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653605174213.png" alt="Banuelos from his Oct. 2021 arrest on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, criminal threat and drug possession-photo Sedgwick Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Banuelos from his Oct. 2021 arrest on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, criminal threat and drug possession-photo Sedgwick Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal officer involved shooting have identified the suspect who died during the 9-hour standoff as 39-year-old Gregorio M. Banuelos, according to Wichita Police Captain Jason Stevens.Just after 1:30a.m. Wednesday, police responded to report of a shooting at a home in the the 500 block of N. Milstead in Wichita.A woman victim reported to police that a relative identified as Banuelos showed up at the home, where he does not live, and was intoxicated and&nbsp; accompanied by his girlfriend.&nbsp; &nbsp;The girlfriend was asked to leave the residence which prompted a verbal disturbance with the victim. During the disturbance, Banuelos assaulted the victim which caused a minor, visible injury, according to Stevens.Banuelos chased the victim into a room of the home and brandished a handgun and fired one shot that missed her. After Banuelos fired the gun, the woman and two other residents including a child escaped from the home as they waited for police to arrive.When officers arrived, they saw Banuelos walk out the front door of the home and he was armed with the handgun, according to Stevens. He made some comments and went back into the house.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653616854990.png" alt="SWAT team on the scene of the officer-involved shooting-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>SWAT team on the scene of the officer-involved shooting-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Due to the nature of the 911 call, police decided at 2 a.m., to activate the Wichita Police SWAT team along with crisis,&nbsp; hostage negotiators. Investigators also learned that Banuelos was prohibited from owning a handgun due to a felony drug conviction. In addition Banuelos had two felony warrants from 2021 aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal threat and a weapons violation, according to Stevens. Police also learned that Banuelos allegedly assaulted another family member earlier this month and used a firearm.The SWAT team and negotiators worked to peacefully resolve the situation and make an arrest, according to Stevens. Banuelos refused to come out of the house and refused to take calls from anyone during the 9-hour standoff.The SWAT team used a robot to enter the home to survey the situation and make verbal contact with Banuelos.&nbsp; He continued to refuse to leave the home. Police also used a K-9 in their effort to make an arrest.&nbsp;Investigators were able to determine Banuelos was in a room in the basement of the home and still had the handgun.At some point, police believe Banuelsos turned electricity off at the home. Later, officers heard a single gunshot and used the robot to pinpoint his location again.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653616799293.png" alt="Photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>As officers entered the home to investigate, Banuelos emerged from a position in the basement and pointed the gun. The officers responded in self defense.After an exchange of gunfire, the officers retreated to defensive positions outside as Banuelos continued to fire the weapon. Not long after the officers retreated, Banuelos emerged aggressively from a walkout door from the house into the garage.&nbsp;Officers acted in self defense and shot him. EMS crews on the scene were sent in to render aid. Banuelos was pronounced deceased.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653616891699.png" alt="The suspect's handgun located after the shooting-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>The suspect's handgun located after the shooting-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>The four officers involved in the shooting included two Sedgwick County sheriff's deputies and two Wichita police officers.&nbsp; The police officers each had twenty years of service with the department, according to Stevens. The deputies had 12 and 6-years of experience with the sheriff's office.All four have been placed on administrative leave which is standard procedure.&nbsp; The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation, according to Stevens. There were no other injuries.

Wanted Kansas man dies after 9-hour standoff with police

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a late night encounter.

Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 200 block of Chestnut Street in Great Bend after report of&nbsp; an unknown man with a flashlight, according to a media release.

At the home, police made contact with 42-year-old Eduardo Torres.

During the encounter, Torres removed his hands from his pockets dropping items to the floor. Officers located and secured a small bag containing a white powdery substance, a small bag containing a green leafy vegetation and a broken glass pipe.

Officers field tested both substances. Each bag tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana.

Torres was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Torres was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked and held on a $10,000 bond.

If anyone has any information regarding this or any other investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at (620) 793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at (620) 792-1300.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653575749855.jpeg" alt="Torres-photo Barton County" />
 <figcaption>Torres-photo Barton County</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a late night encounter.Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 200 block of Chestnut Street in Great Bend after report of&nbsp; an unknown man with a flashlight, according to a media release.At the home, police made contact with 42-year-old Eduardo Torres.During the encounter, Torres removed his hands from his pockets dropping items to the floor. Officers located and secured a small bag containing a white powdery substance, a small bag containing a green leafy vegetation and a broken glass pipe.Officers field tested both substances. Each bag tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana.Torres was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Torres was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked and held on a $10,000 bond.If anyone has any information regarding this or any other investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at (620) 793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at (620) 792-1300.

Police: Kansas man with flashlight also had meth, marijuana

BARTON COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;Today, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a former police officer from the Ellinwood Police Department, according to a media release from the agency.

Just after 8 a.m., KBI agents arrested 40-year-old Christopher W. Rowland of Great Bend, at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. 

He was arrested on requested charges of theft, possession of marijuana, official misconduct, interference with a law enforcement officer, and interference with the judicial process.

Rowland was employed as an officer with the Ellinwood Police Department until November of 2021. On December 14, 2021, the Ellinwood Police Department requested the KBI investigate missing money and drugs discovered during an audit of their evidence locker. The police department cooperated fully with the investigation.

Following his arrest, Rowland was transported to the Barton County Jail for booking.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653588022478.png" alt="Rowland-photo Barton County&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Rowland-photo Barton County&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;Today, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a former police officer from the Ellinwood Police Department, according to a media release from the agency.Just after 8 a.m., KBI agents arrested 40-year-old Christopher W. Rowland of Great Bend, at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. He was arrested on requested charges of theft, possession of marijuana, official misconduct, interference with a law enforcement officer, and interference with the judicial process.Rowland was employed as an officer with the Ellinwood Police Department until November of 2021. On December 14, 2021, the Ellinwood Police Department requested the KBI investigate missing money and drugs discovered during an audit of their evidence locker. The police department cooperated fully with the investigation.Following his arrest, Rowland was transported to the Barton County Jail for booking.

KBI: Former Kansas police officer arrested in theft investigation

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City are searching for a driver of a stolen pickup truck they say fatally hit a pedestrian as it fled from officers.

The chase began Wednesday afternoon on Kansas City’s east side when officers spotted the stolen pickup and tried to pull it over, police said in a news release. The truck fled, ramming a patrol car in the process.

Police said the officers called off the chase as the truck entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 traveling southbound. Less that a minute later, police found the body a man in the road that appeared to have been hit by the fleeing truck.

The truck was found a short distance away, and a woman who was a passenger in the truck was arrested. The driver of the truck fled on foot and, despite a search involving helicopters and police dogs, was not found, police said.

The name of the pedestrian killed was not immediately released.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653581203815.png" alt="Police said the officers called off the chase as the truck entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 traveling southbound. Less than a minute later, police found the body a man in the road that appeared to have been hit by the fleeing truck.-photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police said the officers called off the chase as the truck entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 traveling southbound. Less than a minute later, police found the body a man in the road that appeared to have been hit by the fleeing truck.-photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City are searching for a driver of a stolen pickup truck they say fatally hit a pedestrian as it fled from officers.The chase began Wednesday afternoon on Kansas City’s east side when officers spotted the stolen pickup and tried to pull it over, police said in a news release. The truck fled, ramming a patrol car in the process.Police said the officers called off the chase as the truck entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 435 traveling southbound. Less that a minute later, police found the body a man in the road that appeared to have been hit by the fleeing truck.The truck was found a short distance away, and a woman who was a passenger in the truck was arrested. The driver of the truck fled on foot and, despite a search involving helicopters and police dogs, was not found, police said.The name of the pedestrian killed was not immediately released.

Driver sought in pedestrian fatality following KCPD chase

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a gunfight and have two suspects in custody.&nbsp;

Just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of SE Indiana in Topeka on a report of a two vehicle accident that involved shots being fired, according to Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Upon arrival, officers located both vehicles involved in the accident and both vehicles had been abandoned. 

Officers spoke with several witnesses who provided very detailed description of two individuals. Officers were able to locate both of the individuals near the accident scene.

As a result of the investigation, two juveniles were taken into custody and transported to Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Assault, Possession of Stolen Property and Discharge of a Firearm within the city limits. Police reported two injuries.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a gunfight and have two suspects in custody.&nbsp;Just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of SE Indiana in Topeka on a report of a two vehicle accident that involved shots being fired, according to Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.Upon arrival, officers located both vehicles involved in the accident and both vehicles had been abandoned. Officers spoke with several witnesses who provided very detailed description of two individuals. Officers were able to locate both of the individuals near the accident scene.As a result of the investigation, two juveniles were taken into custody and transported to Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Assault, Possession of Stolen Property and Discharge of a Firearm within the city limits. Police reported two injuries.

Police arrest 2 Kan. juveniles for gunfight after 2-vehicle crash

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — The mother of a Joplin High School football player is suing the school district over his death after he suffered breathing problems during a football practice.

<a href="https://www.parkermortuary.com/obituary/kadin-roberts-day">Kadin Roberts-Day, a sophomore, died on Sept. 4</a>, 2019, after suffering a medical emergency during practice, which was held indoors because of high temperatures.

His mother, Lashonda Roberts, alleges in the lawsuit filed earlier this month that several coaches and trainers with the football team watched her son have trouble breathing for 26 minutes and called emergency workers only after he became unconscious, The Joplin Globe&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/mother-joplin-coaches-let-player-struggle-to-breathe-didnt-call-911/article_08d97bca-dc58-11ec-a9aa-5f1663d7c30d.html">reported</a>.

Former Jasper County coroner Rob Chappell said Roberts-Day died of cardiac arrest, and that asthma was a contributing factor in the death.

Roberts is asking for a jury trial and is seeking damages in excess of $25,000.

A spokesperson for Joplin Schools said Wednesday the district will not comment on pending litigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653561998632.png" alt="Kadin Roberts-Day-photo courtesy Parker Mortuary" />
 <figcaption>Kadin Roberts-Day-photo courtesy Parker Mortuary</figcaption>
 </figure>JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — The mother of a Joplin High School football player is suing the school district over his death after he suffered breathing problems during a football practice.<a href="https://www.parkermortuary.com/obituary/kadin-roberts-day">Kadin Roberts-Day, a sophomore, died on Sept. 4</a>, 2019, after suffering a medical emergency during practice, which was held indoors because of high temperatures.His mother, Lashonda Roberts, alleges in the lawsuit filed earlier this month that several coaches and trainers with the football team watched her son have trouble breathing for 26 minutes and called emergency workers only after he became unconscious, The Joplin Globe&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/mother-joplin-coaches-let-player-struggle-to-breathe-didnt-call-911/article_08d97bca-dc58-11ec-a9aa-5f1663d7c30d.html">reported</a>.Former Jasper County coroner Rob Chappell said Roberts-Day died of cardiac arrest, and that asthma was a contributing factor in the death.Roberts is asking for a jury trial and is seeking damages in excess of $25,000.A spokesperson for Joplin Schools said Wednesday the district will not comment on pending litigation.

Mother of football player who died sues school district

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect&nbsp;&nbsp;following a Monday night manhunt south in rural northeast Kansas.

Just before 9p.m. Monday, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was notified by neighbors of a burglary in progress at 2830 102nd Road south of Delia, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies and KHP troopers arrived where the alleged burglar fled into the woods.  The Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter also responded and assisted with the search. 

 During the search, the suspect managed to return to his pickup truck that was parked on the property and nearly struck a Jackson County Deputy and a Kansas State Trooper. 

 The man sped across a cornfield and ran into a heavily wooded area northwest of the residence. Deputies and troopers used K-9s during the search. The search continued until approximately 4 A.M. Tuesday, which was reduced to deputies patrolling the immediate area.  The Sheriff’s Office issued an alert, warning the public to be alert that this suspect may be in the area on foot, and to lock doors and remove keys from vehicles. 

At approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of a subject approaching a residence near the Shawnee and Jackson County line, Jackson County deputies and detectives located the suspect later identified as 41-year-old Dallas Eugene Harrmon about 1 mile south of the Jackson County line on Capper Road. 

Deputies arrested and transported Harrmon to the Jackson County Jail.  He is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault of law enforcement officers, burglary and theft and fleeing and eluding law enforcement.  Harmon was also wanted on a full-extradition warrant of the State of Colorado.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653428867638.png" alt="Harrmon-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Harrmon-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect&nbsp;&nbsp;following a Monday night manhunt south in rural northeast Kansas.Just before 9p.m. Monday, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was notified by neighbors of a burglary in progress at 2830 102nd Road south of Delia, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Deputies and KHP troopers arrived where the alleged burglar fled into the woods. The Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter also responded and assisted with the search. During the search, the suspect managed to return to his pickup truck that was parked on the property and nearly struck a Jackson County Deputy and a Kansas State Trooper. The man sped across a cornfield and ran into a heavily wooded area northwest of the residence. Deputies and troopers used K-9s during the search. The search continued until approximately 4 A.M. Tuesday, which was reduced to deputies patrolling the immediate area. The Sheriff’s Office issued an alert, warning the public to be alert that this suspect may be in the area on foot, and to lock doors and remove keys from vehicles. At approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of a subject approaching a residence near the Shawnee and Jackson County line, Jackson County deputies and detectives located the suspect later identified as 41-year-old Dallas Eugene Harrmon about 1 mile south of the Jackson County line on Capper Road. Deputies arrested and transported Harrmon to the Jackson County Jail. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault of law enforcement officers, burglary and theft and fleeing and eluding law enforcement. Harmon was also wanted on a full-extradition warrant of the State of Colorado.

Sheriff: Man wanted in Colorado captured after manhunt in Kansas

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent crime and have made an arrest.

Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers a filed report for aggravated assault, criminal trespass, and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Max Motors, a 41-year-old man, and a 54-year-old woman reported a 32-year-old male suspect identified as&nbsp;Christian Ociel Urquizo Gandarilla, 32, of Manhattan threatened the man and woman with a hammer and threw a rock at a Chevrolet Traverse owned by Max Motors. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50. 

Pottawatomie County authorities arrested Gandarilla on requested charges of criminal trespass and two counts of aggravated assault. and transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent crime and have made an arrest.Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers a filed report for aggravated assault, criminal trespass, and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Max Motors, a 41-year-old man, and a 54-year-old woman reported a 32-year-old male suspect identified as&nbsp;Christian Ociel Urquizo Gandarilla, 32, of Manhattan threatened the man and woman with a hammer and threw a rock at a Chevrolet Traverse owned by Max Motors. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50. Pottawatomie County authorities arrested Gandarilla on requested charges of criminal trespass and two counts of aggravated assault. and transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail.

RCPD: Manhattan man threatened victims with a hammer

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

For Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, his trip last week with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall to the Mexican border near McAllen, Texas, was an eye opener.

Soldan was one of five Kansas sheriffs selected to accompany Marshall to the McAllen, Texas, area of the border for briefings, tours, and meetings with border patrol, Homeland Security, and State of Texas officials. The trip came amid the growing fentanyl crisis that is wreaking havoc in Kansas and across the nation.

“After visiting the southern border with Sheriffs Hayden, Hill, Soldan, Richards, and Morse, it’s clear that what is going on is a human tragedy in every sense of the word. At nighttime, it even looks like a war zone and there is a humanitarian crisis here that is lived out every day,” Marshall said in a statement issued after the trip. “Border patrol officers are simply overwhelmed and this is an unsustainable situation."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Other Kansas sheriffs making the trip were Calvin Hayden of Johnson County, Brian Hill of Shawnee County, Jeff Richards of Franklin County, and Tim Morse of Jackson County.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. While pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment for cancer patients, it also has become a dangerous illegally used drug. Fentanyl that is sold illegally is primarily manufactured in Mexico, the DEA noted.

Fentanyl produces effects similar to other opioid analgesics, such as relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression, according to the DEA.

Fentanyl also is playing a major role in fatal drug overdoses in Kansas. 

According to a January report from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Fentanyl continues to drive the uptick in fatal drug overdoses in Kansas. This is largely attributed to increased availability, accessibility and use of illegally manufactured fentanyl statewide. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often combined with other drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, or used as a standalone drug. Due to its potency, fentanyl-involved overdoses have a fast onset and may be difficult to reverse."

Marshall recently announced support for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3336/BILLS-117s3336is.pdf">HALT Fentanyl Act</a>. The legislation would permanently give law enforcement the tools to help combat the fentanyl crisis, according to information from the senator's office. The legislation would permanently place fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Fentanyl-related substances’ current Schedule I classification is temporary and set to expire later this year, Marshall's office noted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Soldan said that just in the McAllen, Texas, area, U.S. Border Patrol personnel encounter up to 1,000 immigrants a night trying to cross into the United States.

"Most of them are not Mexican citizens. They're mostly from other countries and come through Mexico to get to the U.S.," Soldan said. "The cartels are bring them up and then they'll send a wave of them across and then they'll follow that with people smuggling drugs or whatever because the border patrol is overwhelmed by the number of just immigrants, people trying to better their lives."

Soldan said he was struck by the number of children at the border. One night his group encountered a couple of girls under the age of 10 who had been sent by themselves to the U.S. border.

"They (their families) paid to get them brought here and all they had when they get to the United States is a phone number of someone to call to help them," Soldan said. 

Soldan's group went out Thursday night with the Texas Highway Patrol. The next morning, the group received a briefing about Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's response to the rise in illegal immigration.

The group then when out with the Texas Highway Patrol boat team on the Rio Grande River before visiting one of the check points, Soldan said.

The group then met with one of the ranchers who's land is near a check point. 

"The check point's 70 miles north of the border. It's on the highway going out. It's kind of a last defense against people coming north. That was an interesting stop, because on his ground, he's (rancher) getting over 100 dead people a year. People bring them up close (to the check point) and then tell them to walk across the ranch to get to the north side and then they get picked up for a ride to go north so they don't go through the check point," Soldan said.

"Its like walking on a superfine sandy beach in 115-degree weather," he continued. "They call it the 'Death Valley' for immigrants."

Friday night, Soldan's group went out with the Brooks County Sheriff Office personnel whose county includes the check point and the ranch. Within about 45 minutes, they had detected via camera some people jumping the fence between the ranch and a rest area.

"So they walk for two days through his ranch, jump the fence, come into the rest area, and then they all pile into a car that came down from Houston to pick 'em up," Soldan said.

He said two women from Houston were going to get paid $1,500 to pick up the illegal immigrants. 

"They picked them up. They all piled into the car and the truck and took off north and we stopped them," Soldan said. "Five of them fled over the fence into the brush. We had two immigrants and the two suspects that picked them up."

Soldan said it is a felony in Texas to smuggle people. 

The four remaining people were arrested and Border Patrol officers searched in a field and located one of the female immigrants that fled from the car.

"She was so dehydrated that they ended up carrying her back in the dark," he said.

All of the officers Soldan's group was with treated the immigrants in a humanitarian way.

"Contrary to what you would see on TV or what people want you to believe, they treated them very well," Soldan said.

"If you think about it, if it's that busy in that 35-mile stretch of the border, there's a whole lot of border down there. The governor has activated 10,000 Texas National Guard troops that are working on helping them. And they've got a thousand of their highway patrol, fish and game, Texas Rangers, he's got 1,000 of those guys down there helping just with border security and it's still coming," he said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653415194346.png" alt="U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, center, and select Kansas sheriffs, including Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan (standing behind the senator) receive a briefing from a local farmer who is dealing with the border crisis. Photos courtesy U.S. Senator Roger Marshall's office" />
 <figcaption>U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, center, and select Kansas sheriffs, including Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan (standing behind the senator) receive a briefing from a local farmer who is dealing with the border crisis. Photos courtesy U.S. Senator Roger Marshall's office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostFor Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, his trip last week with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall to the Mexican border near McAllen, Texas, was an eye opener.Soldan was one of five Kansas sheriffs selected to accompany Marshall to the McAllen, Texas, area of the border for briefings, tours, and meetings with border patrol, Homeland Security, and State of Texas officials. The trip came amid the growing fentanyl crisis that is wreaking havoc in Kansas and across the nation.“After visiting the southern border with Sheriffs Hayden, Hill, Soldan, Richards, and Morse, it’s clear that what is going on is a human tragedy in every sense of the word. At nighttime, it even looks like a war zone and there is a humanitarian crisis here that is lived out every day,” Marshall said in a statement issued after the trip. “Border patrol officers are simply overwhelmed and this is an unsustainable situation."&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Kansas sheriffs making the trip were Calvin Hayden of Johnson County, Brian Hill of Shawnee County, Jeff Richards of Franklin County, and Tim Morse of Jackson County.About fentanylAccording to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. While pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment for cancer patients, it also has become a dangerous illegally used drug. Fentanyl that is sold illegally is primarily manufactured in Mexico, the DEA noted.Fentanyl produces effects similar to other opioid analgesics, such as relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression, according to the DEA.Fentanyl also is playing a major role in fatal drug overdoses in Kansas. According to a January report from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Fentanyl continues to drive the uptick in fatal drug overdoses in Kansas. This is largely attributed to increased availability, accessibility and use of illegally manufactured fentanyl statewide. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often combined with other drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, or used as a standalone drug. Due to its potency, fentanyl-involved overdoses have a fast onset and may be difficult to reverse."Marshall recently announced support for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3336/BILLS-117s3336is.pdf">HALT Fentanyl Act</a>. The legislation would permanently give law enforcement the tools to help combat the fentanyl crisis, according to information from the senator's office. The legislation would permanently place fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Fentanyl-related substances’ current Schedule I classification is temporary and set to expire later this year, Marshall's office noted.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-JPV-qtKWA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>At the borderSoldan said that just in the McAllen, Texas, area, U.S. Border Patrol personnel encounter up to 1,000 immigrants a night trying to cross into the United States."Most of them are not Mexican citizens. They're mostly from other countries and come through Mexico to get to the U.S.," Soldan said. "The cartels are bring them up and then they'll send a wave of them across and then they'll follow that with people smuggling drugs or whatever because the border patrol is overwhelmed by the number of just immigrants, people trying to better their lives."Soldan said he was struck by the number of children at the border. One night his group encountered a couple of girls under the age of 10 who had been sent by themselves to the U.S. border."They (their families) paid to get them brought here and all they had when they get to the United States is a phone number of someone to call to help them," Soldan said. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653415159179.png" alt="The group received a briefing about the border situation and what was being done." />
 <figcaption>The group received a briefing about the border situation and what was being done.</figcaption>
 </figure>Soldan's group went out Thursday night with the Texas Highway Patrol. The next morning, the group received a briefing about Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's response to the rise in illegal immigration.The group then when out with the Texas Highway Patrol boat team on the Rio Grande River before visiting one of the check points, Soldan said.The group then met with one of the ranchers who's land is near a check point. "The check point's 70 miles north of the border. It's on the highway going out. It's kind of a last defense against people coming north. That was an interesting stop, because on his ground, he's (rancher) getting over 100 dead people a year. People bring them up close (to the check point) and then tell them to walk across the ranch to get to the north side and then they get picked up for a ride to go north so they don't go through the check point," Soldan said."Its like walking on a superfine sandy beach in 115-degree weather," he continued. "They call it the 'Death Valley' for immigrants."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653415106396.png" alt="Marshall and Kansas sheriffs receive a night tour with Brooks County Sheriff's Office personnel." />
 <figcaption>Marshall and Kansas sheriffs receive a night tour with Brooks County Sheriff's Office personnel.</figcaption>
 </figure>Friday night, Soldan's group went out with the Brooks County Sheriff Office personnel whose county includes the check point and the ranch. Within about 45 minutes, they had detected via camera some people jumping the fence between the ranch and a rest area."So they walk for two days through his ranch, jump the fence, come into the rest area, and then they all pile into a car that came down from Houston to pick 'em up," Soldan said.He said two women from Houston were going to get paid $1,500 to pick up the illegal immigrants. "They picked them up. They all piled into the car and the truck and took off north and we stopped them," Soldan said. "Five of them fled over the fence into the brush. We had two immigrants and the two suspects that picked them up."Soldan said it is a felony in Texas to smuggle people. The four remaining people were arrested and Border Patrol officers searched in a field and located one of the female immigrants that fled from the car."She was so dehydrated that they ended up carrying her back in the dark," he said.All of the officers Soldan's group was with treated the immigrants in a humanitarian way."Contrary to what you would see on TV or what people want you to believe, they treated them very well," Soldan said."If you think about it, if it's that busy in that 35-mile stretch of the border, there's a whole lot of border down there. The governor has activated 10,000 Texas National Guard troops that are working on helping them. And they've got a thousand of their highway patrol, fish and game, Texas Rangers, he's got 1,000 of those guys down there helping just with border security and it's still coming," he said.

Kansas sheriff: Trip to border with Senator an eye opener

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating several different scam calls in Cowley County Sheriff's Office over the past few weeks, according to Sheriff Dave Faletti.

 The first was a "Cybersecurity for Amazon" which resulted in a $21,500 loss in Apple gift cards and the scammer getting all the individuals banking information by posing as a government agent attempting to stop scammers. 

The second was a DEA Agent attempting to collect money or they were going to have the individual arrested and prosecuted. The victim in this case was out $15,000.00 dollars, according to Faletti.

The Sheriff reminded the public, "If someone calls you and is requesting you send money via gift cards like Apple, Greendot, or Visa this is not a way to pay a debt to a collector. Also, do not give personal information to anyone who calls you that you don't know. Never send cash to a debt collector who claims its the "safest way to do this"

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating several different scam calls in Cowley County Sheriff's Office over the past few weeks, according to Sheriff Dave Faletti. The first was a "Cybersecurity for Amazon" which resulted in a $21,500 loss in Apple gift cards and the scammer getting all the individuals banking information by posing as a government agent attempting to stop scammers. The second was a DEA Agent attempting to collect money or they were going to have the individual arrested and prosecuted. The victim in this case was out $15,000.00 dollars, according to Faletti.The Sheriff reminded the public, "If someone calls you and is requesting you send money via gift cards like Apple, Greendot, or Visa this is not a way to pay a debt to a collector. Also, do not give personal information to anyone who calls you that you don't know. Never send cash to a debt collector who claims its the "safest way to do this"

Sheriff: 2 victims in Kansas lost over $35,000 to scammers

NORTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted sex offender who has spent most of his life running from capture.

On Monday, a police officer conducted a traffic stop on West Holmes Street near Brown Avenue in Norton, according to a media release.

&nbsp;The officer learned the driver identified as 69-year-old Dale Farris Session had an outstanding warrant in Wisconsin for failure to register as a sex offender and in U.S. District Court for a probation violation. Officers took Sessions into custody without incident.

According to Norton Police, Sessions was convicted of kidnapping and raping two hitchhikers in 1975.&nbsp; He was sent to a mental hospital until he escaped in 1976. Sessions lived under an alias for 18 years until he was arrested again in 1994. Later that year, he was indicted for kidnapping a juvenile girl with a firearm and spent 13 years in federal prison.

Sessions has been eluding law enforcement for many years including&nbsp; most recently when warrants were issued in 2019. U.S. Marshals were happy to have Sessions in custody.&nbsp; According to Norton Police, this traffic stop for a traffic infraction led to the arrest of a potentially violent and dangerous individual.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653424048036.png" alt="Sessions-photo Norton Co." />
 <figcaption>Sessions-photo Norton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>NORTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted sex offender who has spent most of his life running from capture.On Monday, a police officer conducted a traffic stop on West Holmes Street near Brown Avenue in Norton, according to a media release.&nbsp;The officer learned the driver identified as 69-year-old Dale Farris Session had an outstanding warrant in Wisconsin for failure to register as a sex offender and in U.S. District Court for a probation violation. Officers took Sessions into custody without incident.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653423985039.png" alt="Sessions-photo Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Sessions-photo Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>According to Norton Police, Sessions was convicted of kidnapping and raping two hitchhikers in 1975.&nbsp; He was sent to a mental hospital until he escaped in 1976. Sessions lived under an alias for 18 years until he was arrested again in 1994. Later that year, he was indicted for kidnapping a juvenile girl with a firearm and spent 13 years in federal prison.Sessions has been eluding law enforcement for many years including&nbsp; most recently when warrants were issued in 2019. U.S. Marshals were happy to have Sessions in custody.&nbsp; According to Norton Police, this traffic stop for a traffic infraction led to the arrest of a potentially violent and dangerous individual.

Wanted sex offender captured in NW Kansas 

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a hit and run accident that killed a 9-year-old Kansas girl. Authorities in Douglas County have not reported an arrest or that they identified the driver.

On May 16, the sheriff's office reported they located a vehicle in the Kansas City area they suspect to be the transit van involved in the crash, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff's office.

Brooklyn Brouhard, 9, of Eudora died from injuries suffered in the crash that occurred just after 5p.m. on May 14. She was passenger on a motorcycle driven by her grandfather 54-year-old Barry Larson who was also injured.

Larson was driving a motorcycle northbound on East 1900 Road with Brooklyn as a passenger. As the motorcycle approached the overpass, the transit van moved forward from the stop sign and the top of the eastbound off ramp from K-10 and into the intersection and struck the motorcycle.

Witnesses reported that after the collision, the driver of the white van proceeded down the ramp leaving its black front bumper cover behind and returned to eastbound K-10.&nbsp;

EMS transported Larson and his granddaughter to an area hospital where she died.&nbsp; The Douglas County sheriff's office released no new details over the past week.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run accident and asking the public for help to locate a van and driver that fled the scene.

Just after 5p.m. Saturday, police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1300 Block of East 1900 Road on the ramp over Kansas 10 Highway between Lawrence and Eudora, according to the Douglas County Sheriff.

According to a preliminary investigation, a 54-year-old man was driving a motorcycle northbound on East 1900 Road with a 9-year-old girl as passenger. As the approached the overpass, an unknown possibly a 2013-19 white Ford Transit van moved forward from the stop sign and the top of the eastbound off ramp from K-10 and into the intersection.

The van struck the motorcycle which overturned. EMS transported the man and the girl to Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He had serious but non life threatening injuries. The girl, who was wearing a helmet suffered critical injuries and died Sunday morning, according the sheriff's department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas Co. Sheriff.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652731134056.png" alt="Image Douglas Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Image Douglas Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a hit and run accident that killed a 9-year-old Kansas girl. Authorities in Douglas County have not reported an arrest or that they identified the driver.On May 16, the sheriff's office reported they located a vehicle in the Kansas City area they suspect to be the transit van involved in the crash, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff's office.Brooklyn Brouhard, 9, of Eudora died from injuries suffered in the crash that occurred just after 5p.m. on May 14. She was passenger on a motorcycle driven by her grandfather 54-year-old Barry Larson who was also injured.Larson was driving a motorcycle northbound on East 1900 Road with Brooklyn as a passenger. As the motorcycle approached the overpass, the transit van moved forward from the stop sign and the top of the eastbound off ramp from K-10 and into the intersection and struck the motorcycle.Witnesses reported that after the collision, the driver of the white van proceeded down the ramp leaving its black front bumper cover behind and returned to eastbound K-10.&nbsp;EMS transported Larson and his granddaughter to an area hospital where she died.&nbsp; The Douglas County sheriff's office released no new details over the past week.-------------DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run accident and asking the public for help to locate a van and driver that fled the scene.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EAST 1900 Road Fatality Accident After further investigation, Sheriff&#39;s Office detectives now believe the vehicle that left the scene yesterday was a Ford Transit Connect XL Model 2013-2019, more likely a 2018-19. Anyone with info is asked to call the DGSO, 785-843-0250. <a href="https://t.co/NazzZWkS2O">pic.twitter.com/NazzZWkS2O</a>&mdash; Douglas Co. Sheriff (@DGSOSheriff) <a href="https://twitter.com/DGSOSheriff/status/1525963802629505037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Just after 5p.m. Saturday, police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1300 Block of East 1900 Road on the ramp over Kansas 10 Highway between Lawrence and Eudora, according to the Douglas County Sheriff.According to a preliminary investigation, a 54-year-old man was driving a motorcycle northbound on East 1900 Road with a 9-year-old girl as passenger. As the approached the overpass, an unknown possibly a 2013-19 white Ford Transit van moved forward from the stop sign and the top of the eastbound off ramp from K-10 and into the intersection.The van struck the motorcycle which overturned. EMS transported the man and the girl to Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He had serious but non life threatening injuries. The girl, who was wearing a helmet suffered critical injuries and died Sunday morning, according the sheriff's department.Witnesses reported that after the collision, the driver of the white van proceeded down the ramp leaving its black front bumper cover behind and returned to eastbound K-10.&nbsp;Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas Co. Sheriff.

Hit-and-run crash that killed Kan. girl still under investigation

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an injury accident that occurred just after 1:30a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Jenny Avenue in Garden City.

Officers observed a Honda CR-V driven by 23-year-old Alex Ortiz had struck the west side of a residence. 

First responders found Ortiz sitting in the vehicle. EMS transported him to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment of injuries. The vehicle was removed from inside the residence and towed from the scene. The homeowner was inside the residence at the time of the accident but was not injured.

Through further investigation, it was determined that Ortiz was suspected of driving under the influence. After he was released from the hospital, police arrested Ortiz and booked him into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of DUI, Transportation of an Open Container, Possession of Marijuana and Tampering with Ignition Interlock.

The west side of the residence was assessed for damage and deemed unlivable, with total estimated damage at $30,000.00.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653335314461.png" alt="Ortiz photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Ortiz photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an injury accident that occurred just after 1:30a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Jenny Avenue in Garden City.Officers observed a Honda CR-V driven by 23-year-old Alex Ortiz had struck the west side of a residence. First responders found Ortiz sitting in the vehicle. EMS transported him to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment of injuries. The vehicle was removed from inside the residence and towed from the scene. The homeowner was inside the residence at the time of the accident but was not injured.Through further investigation, it was determined that Ortiz was suspected of driving under the influence. After he was released from the hospital, police arrested Ortiz and booked him into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of DUI, Transportation of an Open Container, Possession of Marijuana and Tampering with Ignition Interlock.The west side of the residence was assessed for damage and deemed unlivable, with total estimated damage at $30,000.00.

Kan. man jailed for alleged DUI crash into home

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

Just before 10p.m. May 19, sheriff's deputies responded to Lion’s Den, located at 2349 Fair Road in Dickinson County, for a commercial business alarm, according to a social media report.

 Deputies discovered a man had entered the occupied business and removed property without permission, valued at more than $2,000. 

 After seeking assistance from the public through a Facebook post to help identify the suspect, Deputies were led to Washington, Kansas where the Washington County Sheriff’s Office located and detained 43-year-old Kenneth L. Riddle of Washington, Kansas and a vehicle. 

Dickinson County deputies took Riddle into custody and booked him on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary and Felony Theft. 

On Monday, with assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 300 West 1st Street in Washington, Kansas and recovered the stolen property.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653399806537.png" alt="Riddle-photo Dickinson Co." />
 <figcaption>Riddle-photo Dickinson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and made an arrest.Just before 10p.m. May 19, sheriff's deputies responded to Lion’s Den, located at 2349 Fair Road in Dickinson County, for a commercial business alarm, according to a social media report. Deputies discovered a man had entered the occupied business and removed property without permission, valued at more than $2,000. After seeking assistance from the public through a Facebook post to help identify the suspect, Deputies were led to Washington, Kansas where the Washington County Sheriff’s Office located and detained 43-year-old Kenneth L. Riddle of Washington, Kansas and a vehicle. Dickinson County deputies took Riddle into custody and booked him on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary and Felony Theft. On Monday, with assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 300 West 1st Street in Washington, Kansas and recovered the stolen property.

Sheriff: Kan. man arrested for burglary from porn store

MONTGOMERY COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;A man has been arrested for murder following an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Coffeyville Police Department, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, according to a media release.

On Monday, officer arrested David A. Jackson, 61, of Coffeyville, on requested charges of first-degree murder related to the death of 47-year-old Melvin Simpson Jr. Jackson is also being held on requested charges of criminal possession of a weapon, felony obstruction of justice, and unlawful discharge of a weapon.

Just before 10:30a.m. May 16, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department contacted the Coffeyville Police Department when they received a crime line tip indicating that a dead body could be found at 1301 W. 7th&nbsp;St. in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Officers from the Coffeyville Police Department responded to the area. They began observing the residence until a male subject, David A. Jackson, 61, of Coffeyville, exited the duplex. The officers briefly questioned Jackson, and then entered the residence. Once inside, officers located the body of 47-year-old Melvin Simpson Jr., of Coffeyville. Simpson had been shot, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Jackson was initially arrested and detained on unrelated charges.

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 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;A man has been arrested for murder following an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Coffeyville Police Department, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, according to a media release.On Monday, officer arrested David A. Jackson, 61, of Coffeyville, on requested charges of first-degree murder related to the death of 47-year-old Melvin Simpson Jr. Jackson is also being held on requested charges of criminal possession of a weapon, felony obstruction of justice, and unlawful discharge of a weapon.Just before 10:30a.m. May 16, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department contacted the Coffeyville Police Department when they received a crime line tip indicating that a dead body could be found at 1301 W. 7th&nbsp;St. in Coffeyville, Kansas.Officers from the Coffeyville Police Department responded to the area. They began observing the residence until a male subject, David A. Jackson, 61, of Coffeyville, exited the duplex. The officers briefly questioned Jackson, and then entered the residence. Once inside, officers located the body of 47-year-old Melvin Simpson Jr., of Coffeyville. Simpson had been shot, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.Jackson was initially arrested and detained on unrelated charges.-------------