LABETTE COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp; Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for theft, mistreatment of elder persons, and several drugs and weapons charges.

Just before 4p.m. Tuesday, KBI agents arrested Stacy T. Oliver, 55, near 1528 Main St. in Parsons, Kansas, according to a media release from the agency.

Oliver was booked into the Labette County Jail on requested charges that include felony theft, two counts of mistreatment of an elder person, criminal threat, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the Girard Police Department, the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department assisted in this investigation.

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 </figure>LABETTE COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp; Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for theft, mistreatment of elder persons, and several drugs and weapons charges.Just before 4p.m. Tuesday, KBI agents arrested Stacy T. Oliver, 55, near 1528 Main St. in Parsons, Kansas, according to a media release from the agency.Oliver was booked into the Labette County Jail on requested charges that include felony theft, two counts of mistreatment of an elder person, criminal threat, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the Girard Police Department, the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department assisted in this investigation.

Kan. man jailed for alleged theft, mistreatment of elders

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and USD 436 are investigating an alleged threat of school violence.

On Tuesday, a private citizen called the Caney Police to report an individual who had made a threat to shoot employees at the Caney High School, according to a media release. The reporting party stated that the person who had made the threats was still on school property.

Officers with the Caney Police Department immediately responded to the Caney High School and discovered the suspect later identified as John Swalley, 50, Caney, a janitor who was workin in the administration building of the school. As a precautionary measure the administration building was evacuated. 

Officers then contacted Swalley and he was was taken to the Caney Police Department for questioning. Officers also conducted interviews with employees who were present when the alleged threats were made. 

After interviewing Swalley, officers determined there was enough evidence to arrest him on requested charges of Aggravated Criminal Threat,&nbsp;Cause terror evacuation or disruption.&nbsp;

Swalley is being held without bond in Montgomery County.

Charges have been forwarded to the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office for final review and formal charging. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658916491663.png" alt="Swalley-photo Caney Police" />
 <figcaption>Swalley-photo Caney Police</figcaption>
 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and USD 436 are investigating an alleged threat of school violence.On Tuesday, a private citizen called the Caney Police to report an individual who had made a threat to shoot employees at the Caney High School, according to a media release. The reporting party stated that the person who had made the threats was still on school property.Officers with the Caney Police Department immediately responded to the Caney High School and discovered the suspect later identified as John Swalley, 50, Caney, a janitor who was workin in the administration building of the school. As a precautionary measure the administration building was evacuated. Officers then contacted Swalley and he was was taken to the Caney Police Department for questioning. Officers also conducted interviews with employees who were present when the alleged threats were made. After interviewing Swalley, officers determined there was enough evidence to arrest him on requested charges of Aggravated Criminal Threat,&nbsp;Cause terror evacuation or disruption.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658917133791.png" alt="Swalley photo Montgomery County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Swalley photo Montgomery County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Swalley is being held without bond in Montgomery County.Charges have been forwarded to the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office for final review and formal charging.

Janitor accused of threatening to shoot Kan. school employees

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-brittney-griner-entertainment-sports-candace-parker-fb9dd460ae1f99e51573a39563fcf683">American basketball star Brittney Griner</a>&nbsp;testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow's airport in February and that officials told her to sign documents, but “no one explained any of it to me.”

In her first testimony in the trial under questioning from the prosecution, Griner also said that besides the poor translation at the airport, she received no explanation of her rights or access to a lawyer during the initial hours of her detention. She said she used a translation app on her phone to communicate with a customs officer.

Griner has been held since mid-February after police said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She has pleaded guilty to the charges but says she had no criminal intent in bringing them into the country and packed in haste for her return to play in a Russian basketball league during the WNBA's offseason.

At one point in her testimony, her tone turned emotional as she said she has always followed the rules and tried to never let down her team.

“My career is my whole life,” she said. “I dedicated everything -- time, my body, time away from my family. I spent six months out of the year away from everybody, and with a huge time difference.”

Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained” — a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.

Griner, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Trials in Russia proceed even after a guilty plea, and there has been speculation that her admission was a bid to move the legal process along in hopes of a possible prisoner swap.

At the start of Wednesday's session, Griner’s lawyers asked that she be allowed to testify outside the cage that is standard for defendants in Russian courts, arguing it was too small for the 6-foot-9 (206-centimeter) athlete to testify while standing. The judge denied the request but allowed her to speak while seated.

During her testimony, the Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist described making a grueling 13-hour flight to Moscow from Arizona while recovering from COVID-19. Griner said she still does not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her luggage but explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for using it to address chronic pain from her sports injuries.

“I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” Griner said, adding that she was aware of the Russian law outlawing cannabis oil and that she had not intended to break it.

“I didn’t have any intent to use or keep in my possession any substance that is prohibited in Russia,” Griner said, adding that she understood the charges against her.

"With them being accidentally in my bags, I take responsibility, but I did not intend to smuggle or plan to smuggle anything into Russia,” she said.

She recalled being pulled aside at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport on Feb. 17 after inspectors found the cartridges.

Along with an interpreter who provided only a bare-bones translation, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor quick access to her lawyer, but instead was presented with some papers.

“There were documents that I had to sign,” she said. “I can only assume that they were about the search and the cartridges.”

A woman who presented herself as an interpreter only told her where to sign, but did not “explain the contents,” Griner said, and “I didn’t know exactly what I was signing.”.

She said her rights "were never read to me, no one explained any of it to me.”

At one point, she got on her phone "and I contacted my spouse, my sports agent and my club team’s translator” in Yekaterinburg, where she plays for a club in the Ural Mountains city.

“Nothing was ever explained to me thoroughly at all,” Griner said. “There was a lot of short words – ‘sign here’ - and at that point, I felt like being held against my will so that’s why I contacted my family and my agent and asked for legal representation.”

After several hours, she was finally allowed to hand over her personal belongings to a lawyer before being led away in handcuffs, Griner said. She said she received only a cursory translation of the charges against her during the investigation.

Griner described other instances of language confusion when an interpreter struggled to properly translate the accusations against her during a meeting with a detective.

“The translations weren’t very good,” Griner said. “I remember one time him receiving stacks of paper that he was supposed to translate to me, and he looked at them for a brief moment and (his) exact words were: ‘Basically you are guilty.’”

Griner’s lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told reporters after Wednesday’s session that Griner “repeatedly underlined that she had no intention to bring the forbidden substances into Russia.”

The next trial session was set for Aug. 2. Griner's trial began July 1 in the Moscow suburb of Khimki where the airport is located, and it is unclear how long it will last. The court has held five previous sessions that were short, and her detention has been authorized until Dec. 20.

On Tuesday, a Russian neuropsychologist testified about global use of medicinal cannabis, which is illegal in Russia. Griner’s defense team has submitted to the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis for pain.

Griner said Wednesday she used medicinal cannabis for relief from pain due to injuries sustained during her career, adding that it is widely used in the U.S. because it has fewer negative effects than some other painkillers

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said last week that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. had no bearing on what happens in Russia.

Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires who has been attending the trial, said American officials "are going to continue to monitor the case of Ms. Griner very closely, as well as the case of all U.S. citizens detained or in prison in Russia.”

Some of Griner's supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe last week said: “She’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”

Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.

U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646510097872.png" alt="The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury" />
 <figcaption>The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury</figcaption>
 </figure>KHIMKI, Russia (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-brittney-griner-entertainment-sports-candace-parker-fb9dd460ae1f99e51573a39563fcf683">American basketball star Brittney Griner</a>&nbsp;testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow's airport in February and that officials told her to sign documents, but “no one explained any of it to me.”In her first testimony in the trial under questioning from the prosecution, Griner also said that besides the poor translation at the airport, she received no explanation of her rights or access to a lawyer during the initial hours of her detention. She said she used a translation app on her phone to communicate with a customs officer.Griner has been held since mid-February after police said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She has pleaded guilty to the charges but says she had no criminal intent in bringing them into the country and packed in haste for her return to play in a Russian basketball league during the WNBA's offseason.At one point in her testimony, her tone turned emotional as she said she has always followed the rules and tried to never let down her team.“My career is my whole life,” she said. “I dedicated everything -- time, my body, time away from my family. I spent six months out of the year away from everybody, and with a huge time difference.”Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained” — a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.Griner, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Trials in Russia proceed even after a guilty plea, and there has been speculation that her admission was a bid to move the legal process along in hopes of a possible prisoner swap.At the start of Wednesday's session, Griner’s lawyers asked that she be allowed to testify outside the cage that is standard for defendants in Russian courts, arguing it was too small for the 6-foot-9 (206-centimeter) athlete to testify while standing. The judge denied the request but allowed her to speak while seated.During her testimony, the Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist described making a grueling 13-hour flight to Moscow from Arizona while recovering from COVID-19. Griner said she still does not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her luggage but explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for using it to address chronic pain from her sports injuries.“I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” Griner said, adding that she was aware of the Russian law outlawing cannabis oil and that she had not intended to break it.“I didn’t have any intent to use or keep in my possession any substance that is prohibited in Russia,” Griner said, adding that she understood the charges against her."With them being accidentally in my bags, I take responsibility, but I did not intend to smuggle or plan to smuggle anything into Russia,” she said.She recalled being pulled aside at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport on Feb. 17 after inspectors found the cartridges.Along with an interpreter who provided only a bare-bones translation, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor quick access to her lawyer, but instead was presented with some papers.“There were documents that I had to sign,” she said. “I can only assume that they were about the search and the cartridges.”A woman who presented herself as an interpreter only told her where to sign, but did not “explain the contents,” Griner said, and “I didn’t know exactly what I was signing.”.She said her rights "were never read to me, no one explained any of it to me.”At one point, she got on her phone "and I contacted my spouse, my sports agent and my club team’s translator” in Yekaterinburg, where she plays for a club in the Ural Mountains city.“Nothing was ever explained to me thoroughly at all,” Griner said. “There was a lot of short words – ‘sign here’ - and at that point, I felt like being held against my will so that’s why I contacted my family and my agent and asked for legal representation.”After several hours, she was finally allowed to hand over her personal belongings to a lawyer before being led away in handcuffs, Griner said. She said she received only a cursory translation of the charges against her during the investigation.Griner described other instances of language confusion when an interpreter struggled to properly translate the accusations against her during a meeting with a detective.“The translations weren’t very good,” Griner said. “I remember one time him receiving stacks of paper that he was supposed to translate to me, and he looked at them for a brief moment and (his) exact words were: ‘Basically you are guilty.’”Griner’s lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told reporters after Wednesday’s session that Griner “repeatedly underlined that she had no intention to bring the forbidden substances into Russia.”The next trial session was set for Aug. 2. Griner's trial began July 1 in the Moscow suburb of Khimki where the airport is located, and it is unclear how long it will last. The court has held five previous sessions that were short, and her detention has been authorized until Dec. 20.On Tuesday, a Russian neuropsychologist testified about global use of medicinal cannabis, which is illegal in Russia. Griner’s defense team has submitted to the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis for pain.Griner said Wednesday she used medicinal cannabis for relief from pain due to injuries sustained during her career, adding that it is widely used in the U.S. because it has fewer negative effects than some other painkillersA Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said last week that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. had no bearing on what happens in Russia.Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires who has been attending the trial, said American officials "are going to continue to monitor the case of Ms. Griner very closely, as well as the case of all U.S. citizens detained or in prison in Russia.”Some of Griner's supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe last week said: “She’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner.-----

 Former Big 12 star testifies at Russia drug trial

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for financial crimes.

On Monday, police arrested 29-year-old Stacey M. Gorman, Jr. of Atchison, on a requested charge of criminal use of a financial card and unlawful computer act. 

The allegations are in connection to a stolen financial card used at Kings Super Store, 912 Unity in Atchison and Stop and Go at 405 U.S.59 in Atchison on July 21.&nbsp; He is being held&nbsp; without bond and due to appear in court on July 29, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658848013102.png" alt="Gorman-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Gorman-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for financial crimes.On Monday, police arrested 29-year-old Stacey M. Gorman, Jr. of Atchison, on a requested charge of criminal use of a financial card and unlawful computer act. The allegations are in connection to a stolen financial card used at Kings Super Store, 912 Unity in Atchison and Stop and Go at 405 U.S.59 in Atchison on July 21.&nbsp; He is being held&nbsp; without bond and due to appear in court on July 29, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of using stolen credit cards

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for a Salina liquor store robbery after the liquor store owner recognized him in another part of the city.

Just after 7p.m. Monday, officers were sent to the area of Ohio Street and E. Iron Avenue in Salina after the owner of Hillside Liquor, 1200 E. Crawford Street, saw a man who matched the description of the person who burgled the liquor store early Monday, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Through surveillance video from the liquor store, an officer had identified the burglar as Vitaliy Pochapskiy, 33, of Salina.

Officers made contact with Pochapskiy and found him to be in possession of some of the items taken from the liquor store. Forrester said liquor and cigarettes had been stolen from the liquor store.

Police arrested Pochapskiy on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Felony damage to property.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658843280124.png" alt="Vitaliy Pochapskiy—Saline County&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Vitaliy Pochapskiy—Saline County&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice have arrested a man believed to be responsible for a Salina liquor store robbery after the liquor store owner recognized him in another part of the city.Just after 7p.m. Monday, officers were sent to the area of Ohio Street and E. Iron Avenue in Salina after the owner of Hillside Liquor, 1200 E. Crawford Street, saw a man who matched the description of the person who burgled the liquor store early Monday, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Through surveillance video from the liquor store, an officer had identified the burglar as Vitaliy Pochapskiy, 33, of Salina.Officers made contact with Pochapskiy and found him to be in possession of some of the items taken from the liquor store. Forrester said liquor and cigarettes had been stolen from the liquor store.Police arrested Pochapskiy on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Felony damage to property.

Kansas liquor store owner helps police catch burglary suspect

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.

Griner has acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in February at a Moscow airport, but she contends that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.

“We are not arguing that Brittney took it here as a medicine. We are still saying that she involuntarily brought it here because she was in a rush,” defense attorney Alexander Boykov said after the session in which a Russian neuropsychologist testified about worldwide use of medicinal cannabis.

“The Russian public has to know, and the Russian court in the first place has to know, that it was not used for recreational purposes in the United States. It was prescribed by a doctor,” he said.

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who plays for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The medical testimony and Griner's admission that she had the canisters is aimed at bringing her a mild sentence.

“We have a lot of mitigating factors. So we do hope that the court will take it into consideration. And the courts in Russia, in fact, have very broad discretion with regard to the sentence," said Maria Blagovolina, another of Griner's lawyers.

After about 90 minutes in session Tuesday, the case was adjourned until Wednesday afternoon.

The trial of the two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury standout began July 1 but only five sessions have been held, some them lasting only about an hour.

The slow-moving trial and Griner's five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained,” a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.

Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy's charge d'affaires, attended Tuesday's court session. Griner “confirms that she is doing ok and as well as can be expected under these circumstances,” she told reporters.

ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a producer’s brief interview with Griner in which she wished her wife, Cherelle “good luck on the bar exam.”

When asked whether she had any complaints, she replied: “No, no complaints. Just waiting patiently.” She displayed photos of her wife, friends and teammates.

Griner was arrested in February amid high U.S.-Moscow tensions ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. Some supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. American soccer notable Megan Rapinoe last week said “she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”

The Russian Foreign Ministry last week lashed out at the U.S. contention that Griner is being wrongfully detained and said Russian laws should be respected.

“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

“If drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.

U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20.

Previous trial sessions have included character-witness testimony from the director and captain of the Russian team that Griner played for in the off-season, along with written testimony including a doctor's letter saying he had authorized her to use cannabis for pain treatment.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646510097872.png" alt="The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury" />
 <figcaption>The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury</figcaption>
 </figure>KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.Griner has acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in February at a Moscow airport, but she contends that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.“We are not arguing that Brittney took it here as a medicine. We are still saying that she involuntarily brought it here because she was in a rush,” defense attorney Alexander Boykov said after the session in which a Russian neuropsychologist testified about worldwide use of medicinal cannabis.“The Russian public has to know, and the Russian court in the first place has to know, that it was not used for recreational purposes in the United States. It was prescribed by a doctor,” he said.Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who plays for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The medical testimony and Griner's admission that she had the canisters is aimed at bringing her a mild sentence.“We have a lot of mitigating factors. So we do hope that the court will take it into consideration. And the courts in Russia, in fact, have very broad discretion with regard to the sentence," said Maria Blagovolina, another of Griner's lawyers.After about 90 minutes in session Tuesday, the case was adjourned until Wednesday afternoon.The trial of the two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury standout began July 1 but only five sessions have been held, some them lasting only about an hour.The slow-moving trial and Griner's five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained,” a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy's charge d'affaires, attended Tuesday's court session. Griner “confirms that she is doing ok and as well as can be expected under these circumstances,” she told reporters.ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a producer’s brief interview with Griner in which she wished her wife, Cherelle “good luck on the bar exam.”When asked whether she had any complaints, she replied: “No, no complaints. Just waiting patiently.” She displayed photos of her wife, friends and teammates.Griner was arrested in February amid high U.S.-Moscow tensions ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. Some supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. American soccer notable Megan Rapinoe last week said “she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”The Russian Foreign Ministry last week lashed out at the U.S. contention that Griner is being wrongfully detained and said Russian laws should be respected.“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.“If drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20.Previous trial sessions have included character-witness testimony from the director and captain of the Russian team that Griner played for in the off-season, along with written testimony including a doctor's letter saying he had authorized her to use cannabis for pain treatment.

Former Big 12 star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas jail deputy arrested last week&nbsp; and charged with two counts of felony official misconduct for crimes related to a security breach at the Sedgwick County Jail is facing new charges.

Two female inmates have reported inappropriate sexual contact with 22-year-old Dustin Burnett, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick. The alleged sexual contact occurred on July 17.

Detectives investigated the allegations and added three requested counts of Unlawful Sexual Relations to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076697">Burnett’s current charges.</a>

While investigating a security breach at Sedgwick County Jail last week, investigators learned Burnett, the on-duty deputy in that area of the jail, observed inmates break a window, bring the contraband into the facility and didn't stop it or inform anyone it occurred. He also did not give investigators the full story about the incident when confronted about it, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.&nbsp;

On Friday, Burnett was charged with the two counts of official misconduct, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Both are felonies. 

Burnett had been employed by the jail since January and was terminated upon his arrest. <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076697">He remains jailed </a>on a $150,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658429257903.png" alt="Burnett-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Burnett-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas jail deputy arrested last week&nbsp; and charged with two counts of felony official misconduct for crimes related to a security breach at the Sedgwick County Jail is facing new charges.Two female inmates have reported inappropriate sexual contact with 22-year-old Dustin Burnett, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick. The alleged sexual contact occurred on July 17.Detectives investigated the allegations and added three requested counts of Unlawful Sexual Relations to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076697">Burnett’s current charges.</a><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSedgwickCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F5513627518658845%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=118" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>While investigating a security breach at Sedgwick County Jail last week, investigators learned Burnett, the on-duty deputy in that area of the jail, observed inmates break a window, bring the contraband into the facility and didn't stop it or inform anyone it occurred. He also did not give investigators the full story about the incident when confronted about it, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.&nbsp;On Friday, Burnett was charged with the two counts of official misconduct, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Both are felonies. Burnett had been employed by the jail since January and was terminated upon his arrest. <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20076697">He remains jailed </a>on a $150,000 bond.

🎥Kansas jail deputy accused of sex with inmates

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on a variety of charges after a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 8 P.M. Saturday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer near 134th and U.S. Highway 75 for an alleged traffic violation, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Further investigation into the traffic stop led to the arrest of Rusty James Potts, 32, of Mayetta, Simone Alexandra Noriega, 26, of Mayetta and Cass Ellen Cadue, 26, of Mayetta.

  Potts was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of interference with law enforcement and two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child.

Noriega was booked into the Jail on requested charges of interference with law enforcement, two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child, no child restraint seat, and driving while suspended.

Cadue was booked into the Jail on a requested charge of possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658744668824.png" alt="Potts-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Potts-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on a variety of charges after a weekend traffic stop.Just after 8 P.M. Saturday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer near 134th and U.S. Highway 75 for an alleged traffic violation, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658744734257.png" alt="Cadue" />
 <figcaption>Cadue</figcaption>
 </figure>Further investigation into the traffic stop led to the arrest of Rusty James Potts, 32, of Mayetta, Simone Alexandra Noriega, 26, of Mayetta and Cass Ellen Cadue, 26, of Mayetta. Potts was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of interference with law enforcement and two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658744646142.png" alt="Noriega-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Noriega-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Noriega was booked into the Jail on requested charges of interference with law enforcement, two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child, no child restraint seat, and driving while suspended.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658744734257.png" alt="Cadue-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Cadue-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Cadue was booked into the Jail on a requested charge of possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.

Kan. suspects were traveling with kids, cocaine, no car seats

NEOSHO COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Chanute Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred early Monday morning in Chanute, according to a media release from the agency.

&nbsp;Just before 12:30 a.m., a woman called 911 after hearing a gunshot. When officers responded to the area they found a man conducting CPR on a man who had been shot in an alley, east of 1706 S. Highland in Chanute.

EMS took over life-saving measures. The victim was later identified as 34-year-old Blake A. Pearson, of Topeka. EMS transported Pearson to Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, but he was pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Chanute Police Department at (620) 431-5768. Tips can also be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658783444413.png" alt="Pearson had bonded out of the Neosho County Jail last Tuesday, according to online jail records. Photo from a February arrest in Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Pearson had bonded out of the Neosho County Jail last Tuesday, according to online jail records. Photo from a February arrest in Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>NEOSHO COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Chanute Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred early Monday morning in Chanute, according to a media release from the agency.&nbsp;Just before 12:30 a.m., a woman called 911 after hearing a gunshot. When officers responded to the area they found a man conducting CPR on a man who had been shot in an alley, east of 1706 S. Highland in Chanute.EMS took over life-saving measures. The victim was later identified as 34-year-old Blake A. Pearson, of Topeka. EMS transported Pearson to Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, but he was pronounced deceased.Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Chanute Police Department at (620) 431-5768. Tips can also be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.An autopsy has been scheduled.

KBI: 34-year-old Kansas man found shot in an alley

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a stabbing at a Kansas home.

Just before 6p.m. July 22, police were sent to the area of NE Seward Avenue and NE Grattan Street Topeka after reports that a man who had been stabbed, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

First responders found a victim who was transported by ambulance to a locate hospital for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;

As a result of the investigation police arrested Thomas J. McNorton, 29, of Topeka booked him into to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Burglary, Domestic Battery and Battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658745390121.png" alt="McNorton photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>McNorton photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a stabbing at a Kansas home.Just before 6p.m. July 22, police were sent to the area of NE Seward Avenue and NE Grattan Street Topeka after reports that a man who had been stabbed, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.First responders found a victim who was transported by ambulance to a locate hospital for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;As a result of the investigation police arrested Thomas J. McNorton, 29, of Topeka booked him into to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Burglary, Domestic Battery and Battery.

Kansas man jailed after knife fight sends man to the hospital

RENO COUNTY— A man wanted in connection with a homicide in San Antonio, Texas has been captured in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Just after 1a.m. Monday, police arrested 20-year-old Aaron Trevino after officers were notified on Sunday evening he was in Hutchinson.

With the cooperation of the San Antonio Police Department, an arrest warrant was obtained and Trevino was taken into custody on a requested charge of capital murder. He is being held without bail.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658783845645.png" alt="Trevino-photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Trevino-photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY— A man wanted in connection with a homicide in San Antonio, Texas has been captured in Hutchinson.&nbsp;Just after 1a.m. Monday, police arrested 20-year-old Aaron Trevino after officers were notified on Sunday evening he was in Hutchinson.With the cooperation of the San Antonio Police Department, an arrest warrant was obtained and Trevino was taken into custody on a requested charge of capital murder. He is being held without bail.Police released no additional details.

Texas murder suspect captured in Kansas

In collaboration with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, the Junction City Police Department announced on Monday that over the weekend they participated in a 3-day special operation that targeted major criminals. This operation occurred in Wabaunsee County, and over the 3-day span, multiple arrests were made. 

In addition to the arrests, there were several cases where large amounts of narcotics were seized. As a result of this operation over 120 pounds of Methamphetamine (street value of over $4,400,000), were seized and removed from circulation. This operation was a great example of inter-agency collaboration, working together on a common goal, making communities safer. JCPD&nbsp; thanked all of the agencies that participated in this operation which include:

-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marion.County.Kansas.Sheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Marion County Sheriff's Office</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marion.County.Kansas.Sheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrattPoliceDepartment/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Pratt Police Department</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrattPoliceDepartment/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rossville-Police-Department-127324987410645/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Rossville Police Department</a>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rossville-Police-Department-127324987410645/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R"></a>-- Clarke County Sheriffs

--&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/homelandsecurity?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Department of Homeland Security</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658830515741.png" alt="Photo Junction City Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Junction City Police</figcaption>
 </figure>In collaboration with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, the Junction City Police Department announced on Monday that over the weekend they participated in a 3-day special operation that targeted major criminals. This operation occurred in Wabaunsee County, and over the 3-day span, multiple arrests were made. In addition to the arrests, there were several cases where large amounts of narcotics were seized. As a result of this operation over 120 pounds of Methamphetamine (street value of over $4,400,000), were seized and removed from circulation. This operation was a great example of inter-agency collaboration, working together on a common goal, making communities safer. JCPD&nbsp; thanked all of the agencies that participated in this operation which include:--Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office--Osage County Sheriff's Office--Junction City Police Department--Osage County Sheriff's Office--Marshall County Sheriff Tip Line--Salina POL--Salina Police Department--Dickinson County Sheriff's Office--Newton Police Department--Cloud County Sheriff's Department-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marion.County.Kansas.Sheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Marion County Sheriff's Office</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Marion.County.Kansas.Sheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrattPoliceDepartment/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Pratt Police Department</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrattPoliceDepartment/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"></a>-- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rossville-Police-Department-127324987410645/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Rossville Police Department</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rossville-Police-Department-127324987410645/?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=kK-R"></a>-- Clarke County Sheriffs--&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/homelandsecurity?__cft__[0]=AZX1JrfqD00LwQLQzqxIuR-AHmI6KuFRJXwzgjj6KItSC3aNhoElctSrOwkA5lQAHdBhcglZPEYTODrwKr_oAxtanVRAEp-hDEmKP1MAiJ6gvEvu_JadCb1CwSKVTOFh-Xi8f57h6lG8l41JaLfo0OyWvnnCRizmq3kfmurREEXOmQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Department of Homeland Security</a>

Authorities participate in special operation in Wabaunsee County

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting in Manhattan have made an arrest.

Just before 3p.m. July 22, police arrested 25-year-old Tyrell Harper of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery, according to Riley County Police Department activity report.

On June 5, it was reported Harper shot a 21-year-old woman in the leg, then shot multiple rounds in the air before leaving the scene. 

The victim was treated at Via Christi for a minor gunshot leg wound and was released later the same day. Harper is currently confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $500,000.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting in Manhattan have made an arrest.Just before 3p.m. July 22, police arrested 25-year-old Tyrell Harper of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery, according to Riley County Police Department activity report. On June 5, it was reported Harper shot a 21-year-old woman in the leg, then shot multiple rounds in the air before leaving the scene. The victim was treated at Via Christi for a minor gunshot leg wound and was released later the same day. Harper is currently confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $500,000.

RCPD: Man shot Manhattan woman in the leg

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack in southwest Kansas.

Just before 7p.m. July 20, police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Windy View Drive in Garden City for an Aggravated Battery, according to a media release.

 Upon arrival, Officers located a man lying in the parking lot with a head injury. 

The investigation revealed that the man was walking with his two children to their residence when he was approached by another man carrying a handgun. 

The suspect, identified as Isaac Salas, 21, Garden City, KS, allegedly pointed the handgun at the man before a physical altercation occurred in the presence of the children. 

Salas allegedly kicked and struck the man with the handgun several times before fleeing the scene. The man was transported to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Witnesses saw Salas running westbound before getting into a vehicle and leaving the area.

Officers observed the vehicle in the 2800 block of Fleming Street and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Salas refused to stop, and a brief vehicle pursuit ensued, after which Officers believed Salas returned to his residence. 

A search warrant was obtained and served by the Garden City/Finney County SWAT team at 407 W. Chestnut Street. Inside the residence, evidence of the crime was located. With assistance from the Finney County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol, traffic was diverted from the area for approximately five hours.

Just after 8p.m. July 21, police arrested Salas on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Interference with LEO, Flee and Elude; Reckless Driving&nbsp; and Various Traffic Charges

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658516059883.png" alt="Salas photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Salas photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack in southwest Kansas.Just before 7p.m. July 20, police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Windy View Drive in Garden City for an Aggravated Battery, according to a media release. Upon arrival, Officers located a man lying in the parking lot with a head injury. The investigation revealed that the man was walking with his two children to their residence when he was approached by another man carrying a handgun. The suspect, identified as Isaac Salas, 21, Garden City, KS, allegedly pointed the handgun at the man before a physical altercation occurred in the presence of the children. Salas allegedly kicked and struck the man with the handgun several times before fleeing the scene. The man was transported to St. Catherine Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Witnesses saw Salas running westbound before getting into a vehicle and leaving the area.Officers observed the vehicle in the 2800 block of Fleming Street and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Salas refused to stop, and a brief vehicle pursuit ensued, after which Officers believed Salas returned to his residence. A search warrant was obtained and served by the Garden City/Finney County SWAT team at 407 W. Chestnut Street. Inside the residence, evidence of the crime was located. With assistance from the Finney County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol, traffic was diverted from the area for approximately five hours.Just after 8p.m. July 21, police arrested Salas on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Interference with LEO, Flee and Elude; Reckless Driving&nbsp; and Various Traffic Charges

Kan. man jailed for alleged violent attack in front of children

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a major security breach at the Sedgwick County Jail and have&nbsp; identified a connection with an uprising at the Lansing Correctional Facility that sent one prisoner to the hospital and left at least three corrections employees injured.

On July 17, authorities at the Sedgwick County jail learned that inmates had removed a pipe from a&nbsp; sink&nbsp; in a day room. They used the pipe to pound on a window in a cell to create a fist sized hole in the window, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter.

The inmates later lowered a sheet through the hole to a person outside the jail who was contacted through the facility's phone system. That person delivered&nbsp; cell phones and marijuana to the inmates.

&nbsp;Through additional investigation, the sheriff's office learned the inmates expected three more deliveries that day. The deliveries included the introduction of a handgun into the jail, according to Easter.

Investigators also learned that almost twenty shanks, or improvised weapons, had been created inside the jail this month. Much of the activity was in conjunction with violence that prompted the lockdown of the Lansing Correctional Facility on July 15, according to Easter. 

The incident sent a prisoner to the hospital. Three corrections employees were injured. Two leaders of a gang at&nbsp;Lansing, the state's largest and oldest prison for adult men, used to be in the Sedgwick County Jail.

Several inmates, affiliated with the same gang and still housed in Sedgwick County were planning similar violence, according to Easter.

While investigating the incident in Sedgwick County, the on-duty deputy in that area of the jail observed inmates break the window, bring the contraband into the facility and didn't stop it or inform anyone it occurred. He also did not give investigators the full story about the incident when confronted about it, according to Easter.&nbsp;

After further investigation of the jail deputy identified as 22-year-old Dustin Burnett of Maize was arrested and on Friday was charged with two counts of official misconduct, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Both are felonies.&nbsp; Burnett had been employed by the jail since January and was terminated upon his arrest.

On Wednesday, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office conducted a mass search of the entire 1,226 bed Adult Detention Facility after receiving creditable information about the contraband being introduced to the facility.​ A team comprised of 169 members of the Sheriff’s Office took over six hours to complete the search.

During the search deputies found fentanyl pills, shanks or items that could be made into dangerous weapons, a handcuff key, possible K2 and a butane lighter.

Also during the search,&nbsp;a medical emergency occurred in one of the housing units where an inmate was found unresponsive in the housing unit gymnasium.​ Medical staff responded quickly and was able to revive the inmate after administering four doses of Narcan.​ As a precaution the inmate was transported to a local area hospital for treatment, but has since been returned to the Detention Facility.​

While the inmate was being treated in the housing unit he was found in possession of the six pills believed to be fentanyl. ​ The 26-year-old white male is being held on Aggravated Assault, Criminal Poss of a Firearm, Flee and Elude Law Enforcement and Drug Charges​

Burnett is scheduled for a return to court August 1, according to the district attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658429257903.png" alt="Jail deputy Dustin Burnett made a first court appearance Friday and was charged with two counts of official misconduct -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Jail deputy Dustin Burnett made a first court appearance Friday and was charged with two counts of official misconduct -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a major security breach at the Sedgwick County Jail and have&nbsp; identified a connection with an uprising at the Lansing Correctional Facility that sent one prisoner to the hospital and left at least three corrections employees injured.On July 17, authorities at the Sedgwick County jail learned that inmates had removed a pipe from a&nbsp; sink&nbsp; in a day room. They used the pipe to pound on a window in a cell to create a fist sized hole in the window, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSedgwickCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F5513627518658845%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=35" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The inmates later lowered a sheet through the hole to a person outside the jail who was contacted through the facility's phone system. That person delivered&nbsp; cell phones and marijuana to the inmates.&nbsp;Through additional investigation, the sheriff's office learned the inmates expected three more deliveries that day. The deliveries included the introduction of a handgun into the jail, according to Easter.Investigators also learned that almost twenty shanks, or improvised weapons, had been created inside the jail this month. Much of the activity was in conjunction with violence that prompted the lockdown of the Lansing Correctional Facility on July 15, according to Easter. The incident sent a prisoner to the hospital. Three corrections employees were injured. Two leaders of a gang at&nbsp;Lansing, the state's largest and oldest prison for adult men, used to be in the Sedgwick County Jail.Several inmates, affiliated with the same gang and still housed in Sedgwick County were planning similar violence, according to Easter.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658430002977.png" alt="Outlet cover sharpened into a shank​" />
 <figcaption>Outlet cover sharpened into a shank​</figcaption>
 </figure>While investigating the incident in Sedgwick County, the on-duty deputy in that area of the jail observed inmates break the window, bring the contraband into the facility and didn't stop it or inform anyone it occurred. He also did not give investigators the full story about the incident when confronted about it, according to Easter.&nbsp;After further investigation of the jail deputy identified as 22-year-old Dustin Burnett of Maize was arrested and on Friday was charged with two counts of official misconduct, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Both are felonies.&nbsp; Burnett had been employed by the jail since January and was terminated upon his arrest.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658429970384.png" alt="Pen sharpened down into a shank" />
 <figcaption>Pen sharpened down into a shank</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office conducted a mass search of the entire 1,226 bed Adult Detention Facility after receiving creditable information about the contraband being introduced to the facility.​ A team comprised of 169 members of the Sheriff’s Office took over six hours to complete the search.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658430090733.png" alt="Suspected Fentanyl Laced Pills found during the search -photo Sedgwick Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Suspected Fentanyl Laced Pills found during the search -photo Sedgwick Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>During the search deputies found fentanyl pills, shanks or items that could be made into dangerous weapons, a handcuff key, possible K2 and a butane lighter.Also during the search,&nbsp;a medical emergency occurred in one of the housing units where an inmate was found unresponsive in the housing unit gymnasium.​ Medical staff responded quickly and was able to revive the inmate after administering four doses of Narcan.​ As a precaution the inmate was transported to a local area hospital for treatment, but has since been returned to the Detention Facility.​While the inmate was being treated in the housing unit he was found in possession of the six pills believed to be fentanyl. ​ The 26-year-old white male is being held on Aggravated Assault, Criminal Poss of a Firearm, Flee and Elude Law Enforcement and Drug Charges​Burnett is scheduled for a return to court August 1, according to the district attorney's office.

🎥Inmates planned violence similar to attack at Kansas prison

OTTAWA COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple charges.

Earlier this month, the United State's attorney indicted 26-year-old Jonathan Bonilla, 26, on three counts of possession of counterfeit currency.&nbsp; The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the case. 

In April, authorities arrested Bonilla on requested charges of Burglary, criminal possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a financial card along with parole and probation violations. He is being held without bond in Harvey County, according to online jail records.&nbsp; He had a previous conviction for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections and an arrest in Ottawa County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657998047338.png" alt="Bonilla photo Sedgwick County." />
 <figcaption>Bonilla photo Sedgwick County.</figcaption>
 </figure>OTTAWA COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on multiple charges.Earlier this month, the United State's attorney indicted 26-year-old Jonathan Bonilla, 26, on three counts of possession of counterfeit currency.&nbsp; The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the case. In April, authorities arrested Bonilla on requested charges of Burglary, criminal possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a financial card along with parole and probation violations. He is being held without bond in Harvey County, according to online jail records.&nbsp; He had a previous conviction for burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections and an arrest in Ottawa County.

Kansas felon accused of using counterfeit cash

Eagle Radio operates&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/post-news-network">nine Post news sites</a>&nbsp;in communities across Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

Here is a sampling of stories from last week:

<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/47bfcabf-afa7-4c3b-94e5-afff2ed581fd">202 pints of blood donated during 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive in MHK</a> From Little Apple Post

<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/518365f3-5540-4182-81a8-87fafd6e53d9#//">Farm economy faces obstacles, says Missouri Agriculture Director</a> From St. Joseph Post

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/21dda4a8-df38-4c4f-9eb5-4928d4a64113">🎥 A Day in the Life: Reno County 911</a> From Hutch Post

<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/80726806-85fd-46a3-a28f-b9ceccfce8e0">North Platte resident returns home to find couple rummaging through fridge</a> From North Platte Post

<a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/90c5767a-c60d-48db-b868-aa81ef0413ec">Authorities report arrest in Enfinnity Hayes Lawson homicide case</a> From JC Post

<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/posts/bee5c059-bff3-4521-a6d4-0a311d20bb79">Brothers restaurant brings togetherness in Scottsbluff</a> From Panhandle Post

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/5d2b0b9e-9302-43c5-a90c-9032ac895f72">Hoisington residents using new pool to beat summer heat wave</a> From Great Bend Post

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/e153a0fc-fe06-4de4-b5c7-d6f0d57fa59b">Hays USD 489 to revisit dress code after parent complains about satanism ban</a> From Hays Post

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8eb22de0-0264-4ac0-87bd-4407f223638c">Pursuit through west, south Salina includes bags of weed being tossed</a> From Salina Post

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587155364471.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Eagle Radio operates&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/post-news-network">nine Post news sites</a>&nbsp;in communities across Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.Here is a sampling of stories from last week:<a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/47bfcabf-afa7-4c3b-94e5-afff2ed581fd">202 pints of blood donated during 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive in MHK</a> From Little Apple Post<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/518365f3-5540-4182-81a8-87fafd6e53d9#//">Farm economy faces obstacles, says Missouri Agriculture Director</a> From St. Joseph Post<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/21dda4a8-df38-4c4f-9eb5-4928d4a64113">🎥 A Day in the Life: Reno County 911</a> From Hutch Post<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/80726806-85fd-46a3-a28f-b9ceccfce8e0">North Platte resident returns home to find couple rummaging through fridge</a> From North Platte Post<a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/90c5767a-c60d-48db-b868-aa81ef0413ec">Authorities report arrest in Enfinnity Hayes Lawson homicide case</a> From JC Post<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/posts/bee5c059-bff3-4521-a6d4-0a311d20bb79">Brothers restaurant brings togetherness in Scottsbluff</a> From Panhandle Post<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/5d2b0b9e-9302-43c5-a90c-9032ac895f72">Hoisington residents using new pool to beat summer heat wave</a> From Great Bend Post<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/e153a0fc-fe06-4de4-b5c7-d6f0d57fa59b">Hays USD 489 to revisit dress code after parent complains about satanism ban</a> From Hays Post<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8eb22de0-0264-4ac0-87bd-4407f223638c">Pursuit through west, south Salina includes bags of weed being tossed</a> From Salina Post

News From Around the Post News Network

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged criminal threat after an arrest&nbsp;

Sheriff patrol deputies were conducting surveillance in an attempt to locate 45-year-old Dahlkestiere D. Eichelberger of Topeka regarding a criminal threat investigation, according Deputy Abigail Christian.

Shortly before 6p.m. Friday, Sheriff Brian Hill and deputies located Eichelberger walking in the Walmart parking lot at 2600 NW Rochester Road. 

Deputies took Eichelberger taken into custody without incident just before he entered the store.

Eichelberger was in possession of a short barrel semi-automatic rifle and ammunition. The rifle was on a sling, concealed under his clothing.

A subsequent search warrant was conducted on Eichelberger’s residence in the 3400 block of NW Country Lane.

Eichelberger was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony criminal threat. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658578802399.png" alt="Eichelberger-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Eichelberger-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged criminal threat after an arrest&nbsp;Sheriff patrol deputies were conducting surveillance in an attempt to locate 45-year-old Dahlkestiere D. Eichelberger of Topeka regarding a criminal threat investigation, according Deputy Abigail Christian.Shortly before 6p.m. Friday, Sheriff Brian Hill and deputies located Eichelberger walking in the Walmart parking lot at 2600 NW Rochester Road. Deputies took Eichelberger taken into custody without incident just before he entered the store.Eichelberger was in possession of a short barrel semi-automatic rifle and ammunition. The rifle was on a sling, concealed under his clothing.A subsequent search warrant was conducted on Eichelberger’s residence in the 3400 block of NW Country Lane.Eichelberger was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony criminal threat.

Criminal threat: Man caught with rifle in Kan. store parking lot 

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Trey L. Campbell, Junction City, on I70 westbound at mile marker 290 on requested charges including Flee or Attempt to Elude, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Stolen Property. According to the Sheriff's Department the arrest occurred at 5:32 p.m. Friday. The I-70 290 mile marker is about four miles west of Junction City.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658593610272.png" alt="Campbell-photo Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Campbell-photo Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>Geary County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Trey L. Campbell, Junction City, on I70 westbound at mile marker 290 on requested charges including Flee or Attempt to Elude, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Stolen Property. According to the Sheriff's Department the arrest occurred at 5:32 p.m. Friday. The I-70 290 mile marker is about four miles west of Junction City.

Sheriff's Department makes an arrest on I-70

SEWARD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have made an arrest.

just before midnight Monday, police responded to report of a shooting the 1100 Block of South Grant in Liberal, according to a media release.

First responders found a 30-year-old man who had been shot in the chest. EMS transported the victim to Southwest Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators learned the suspect who allegedly shot the victim was 28-year-old Ricardo<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=411860"> Viveros-Magana</a> fled the scene in a stolen 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.

On Friday night police reported U.S. Marshals assisted police in taking Viveros-Magana into custody. He is being held on a $260,000 bond on a felony warrant and requested charges of interference with law enforcement and obstruction, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658576237739.png" alt="Viveros-Magana-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Viveros-Magana-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEWARD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have made an arrest.just before midnight Monday, police responded to report of a shooting the 1100 Block of South Grant in Liberal, according to a media release.First responders found a 30-year-old man who had been shot in the chest. EMS transported the victim to Southwest Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658576541420.png" alt="Police on the scene of the arrest on Friday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the arrest on Friday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned the suspect who allegedly shot the victim was 28-year-old Ricardo<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=411860"> Viveros-Magana</a> fled the scene in a stolen 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500.On Friday night police reported U.S. Marshals assisted police in taking Viveros-Magana into custody. He is being held on a $260,000 bond on a felony warrant and requested charges of interference with law enforcement and obstruction, according to online jail records.

U.S. Marshals help capture SW Kansas murder suspect 

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on drug charges after the search of her residence.

On July 17 while on official duty, a sheriff's deputy identified the odor of&nbsp; burnt marijuana coming from inside a residence in Horton, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

The resident granted a consent search which resulted in the arrest of Anna Kaler, 35 Horton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658349196221.png" alt="Kaler-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Kaler-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on drug charges after the search of her residence.On July 17 while on official duty, a sheriff's deputy identified the odor of&nbsp; burnt marijuana coming from inside a residence in Horton, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.The resident granted a consent search which resulted in the arrest of Anna Kaler, 35 Horton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. .

Kan. woman jailed after deputy smells marijuana coming from home

MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention,” saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.

Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-russia-trial-live-updates-bc4c1d9efd490eed0eb522c8c59e9197">no intent to break the law</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646510097872.png" alt="The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury" />
 <figcaption>The 31-year-old Griner, one of the most recognizable players in women’s basketball, has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S., a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury and a national championship at Baylor. She is a seven-time All-Star and three-time Big 12 Player of the year at Baylor-photo courtesy Phoenix Mercury</figcaption>
 </figure>MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention,” saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-russia-trial-live-updates-bc4c1d9efd490eed0eb522c8c59e9197">no intent to break the law</a>.She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-russian-trial-1db9fad8b028b0158e46625b1a4af1bd">Her trial</a>&nbsp;is scheduled to resume Tuesday.The State Department in May designated Griner as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs - effectively, the government’s chief hostage negotiator.Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-trial-updates-142a994fb4067c2b48029e4566169f04">legalization of cannabis</a>&nbsp;for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia.“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian, local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” Zakharova said.“You understand, if drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time, and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.Russian media have persistently speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20.