SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas man will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon for causing a crash that killed an off-duty Wichita police officer and the officer's 10-year-old son, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In September, James Dalrymple, 39, Valley Center, pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence in the death of 37-year-old Stacey Woodson and his son, Braeden, in April 2018. 

Prosecutors said Dalrymple pulled his pickup truck in front of Woodson's motorcycle at a Wichita intersection. Court records say Dalrymple had alcohol and drugs in his system at the time of the crash. Woodson was a 16-year veteran of the Wichita police force.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631564009505.png" alt="Dalrymple from his arrest in April in 2018" />
 <figcaption>Dalrymple from his arrest in April in 2018</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas man will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon for causing a crash that killed an off-duty Wichita police officer and the officer's 10-year-old son, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In September, James Dalrymple, 39, Valley Center, pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence in the death of 37-year-old Stacey Woodson and his son, Braeden, in April 2018. Prosecutors said Dalrymple pulled his pickup truck in front of Woodson's motorcycle at a Wichita intersection. Court records say Dalrymple had alcohol and drugs in his system at the time of the crash. Woodson was a 16-year veteran of the Wichita police force.

Sentencing day for man in DUI crash that killed Kan. officer and son

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

Just before&nbsp; 9a.m. on Saturday officers responded to a burglary that had occurred at an apartment in the 200 block North 3rd Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Investigators determined that forced entry had been made during the night into an apartment located within the complex. A suspect took clothing and household items.

Officers located two suspects, one of which lived in the apartment complex. Kala Woods and Janice Jimenez-Saavedra were taken into custody on requested charges of burglary and theft. Jimenez-Saavedra was also charged with disorderly conduct and interference with law enforcement. Police also recovered the stolen items, according to Wilson.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.Just before&nbsp; 9a.m. on Saturday officers responded to a burglary that had occurred at an apartment in the 200 block North 3rd Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Investigators determined that forced entry had been made during the night into an apartment located within the complex. A suspect took clothing and household items.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636469263291.png" alt="Woods -photo Atchison Co." />
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 </figure>Officers located two suspects, one of which lived in the apartment complex. Kala Woods and Janice Jimenez-Saavedra were taken into custody on requested charges of burglary and theft. Jimenez-Saavedra was also charged with disorderly conduct and interference with law enforcement. Police also recovered the stolen items, according to Wilson.

Police arrest 2 Kan. women for alleged apartment burglary 

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a double homicide in Reno County have found the 2000 red Ford F-150 truck connected to the crime, according to a social media report from the Reno County Sheriff's Department.

Someone called authorities on a suspicious vehicle in a rural area of Reno county and it matched the description of the suspect vehicle.

 Kyle Hardwick, 37, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 56-year-old Marion Edward Bates and 58-year-old Phillip Duane Anstine.

Police arrested Hardwick in&nbsp; Maize Sept. 1 after he was&nbsp; listed as a person of interest when two bodies were discovered on a property in eastern Reno County. The truck had been missing since the crime was discovered.

The sheriff’s department says it hopes that the truck will bring about new information that will assist in the investigation.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1630599777911.png" alt="Police arrested Hardwick on Sept. 1-photo Reno Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Police arrested Hardwick on Sept. 1-photo Reno Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a double homicide in Reno County have found the 2000 red Ford F-150 truck connected to the crime, according to a social media report from the Reno County Sheriff's Department.Someone called authorities on a suspicious vehicle in a rural area of Reno county and it matched the description of the suspect vehicle. Kyle Hardwick, 37, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 56-year-old Marion Edward Bates and 58-year-old Phillip Duane Anstine.Police arrested Hardwick in&nbsp; Maize Sept. 1 after he was&nbsp; listed as a person of interest when two bodies were discovered on a property in eastern Reno County. The truck had been missing since the crime was discovered.The sheriff’s department says it hopes that the truck will bring about new information that will assist in the investigation.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Tip helps locate pickup connected to Kan. double homicide 

By Scott Edger Little Apple Post

RILEY COUNTY —Just before 8p.m. Sunday, Riley County Police arrested 38-year-old Kenneth Durell Dotson&nbsp;for multiple counts of stalking, protection order violations, and interference with a law enforcement officer.&nbsp;

Police say Dotson’s current arrest and charges&nbsp;stem from&nbsp;his&nbsp;October 12&nbsp;arrest&nbsp;in connection with a violent attack at&nbsp;a&nbsp;Dairy Queen&nbsp;in Manhattan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On October 12, the police arrested Dotson and Cornelius Lee Sisson,&nbsp;37,&nbsp;both of Manhattan,&nbsp;after they&nbsp;reportedly&nbsp;forced their way&nbsp;into the Dairy Queen&nbsp;at 1015 N. Third Street&nbsp;and chased a man and woman outside before assaulting them with a weapon.&nbsp;

Police arrested Dotson at his home at 12:14&nbsp;Saturday morning, October 12. He&nbsp;was charged&nbsp;with&nbsp;domestic battery, battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, violation of a protection order and aggravated burglary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the time of the Sunday night incident, Dotson was free on a $50,000 bond posted October 20.&nbsp;Following his release, Dotson was issued a protection order banning&nbsp;contant&nbsp;with witnesses.&nbsp;

Authorities&nbsp;had recently&nbsp;taken&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;reports of Dotson stalking&nbsp;and contacting&nbsp;witnesses from the October 12&nbsp;attack. Dotson is scheduled for a December 7 hearing in&nbsp;Riley County District Court&nbsp;for the October 12 case.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632060646160.png" alt="Kenneth Dotson- from an earlier arrest in Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Kenneth Dotson- from an earlier arrest in Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>By Scott Edger Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY —Just before 8p.m. Sunday, Riley County Police arrested 38-year-old Kenneth Durell Dotson&nbsp;for multiple counts of stalking, protection order violations, and interference with a law enforcement officer.&nbsp;Police say Dotson’s current arrest and charges&nbsp;stem from&nbsp;his&nbsp;October 12&nbsp;arrest&nbsp;in connection with a violent attack at&nbsp;a&nbsp;Dairy Queen&nbsp;in Manhattan.&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 12, the police arrested Dotson and Cornelius Lee Sisson,&nbsp;37,&nbsp;both of Manhattan,&nbsp;after they&nbsp;reportedly&nbsp;forced their way&nbsp;into the Dairy Queen&nbsp;at 1015 N. Third Street&nbsp;and chased a man and woman outside before assaulting them with a weapon.&nbsp;Police arrested Dotson at his home at 12:14&nbsp;Saturday morning, October 12. He&nbsp;was charged&nbsp;with&nbsp;domestic battery, battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, violation of a protection order and aggravated burglary.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the time of the Sunday night incident, Dotson was free on a $50,000 bond posted October 20.&nbsp;Following his release, Dotson was issued a protection order banning&nbsp;contant&nbsp;with witnesses.&nbsp;Authorities&nbsp;had recently&nbsp;taken&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;reports of Dotson stalking&nbsp;and contacting&nbsp;witnesses from the October 12&nbsp;attack. Dotson is scheduled for a December 7 hearing in&nbsp;Riley County District Court&nbsp;for the October 12 case.&nbsp;

RCPD: Kan. man accused in attack jailed for stalking victims

So far this year there have been 144 occurrences of theft from a motor vehicle in Junction City.&nbsp; Police Chief John Lamb has compared that number with the pre-COVID 2019 year when there were 55 thefts from motor vehicles at this point in the year. Compared to 2019 there has been a 171% increase in theft from motor vehicles this year.&nbsp;

Lamb did report, however, that theft from motor vehicles is a part one property crime alongside other crimes such as burglary, shoplifting, theft from a&nbsp; building and motor vehicle theft. Comparing the numbers of this entire category from 2019 to 2021 there has been an overall decrease of three percent in those crimes.

Lamb noted that while the crime of theft from a motor vehicle has increased, overall there is less property crime this year compared to the last normal year that occurred.

JCPD has made several arrests recently, and those individuals are suspected of committing a large number of these thefts. October has the highest number of thefts in 2021 but those arrests were made at the end of the month. November is on track to have less than half the number of thefts from motor vehicles compared to October.

Through all the cases officers worked this year, 95% of all the vehicle that fell victim to thefts were left unlocked. Police are advising the community to double-check to ensure that you have locked your vehicle. They also recommend that people not leave valuable items visible in their cars, such as phones, wallets, purses or money.

JCPD is working with their crime analyst to identify patterns, series and trends when it comes to this and other crimes to develop plans to increase patrol and awareness.&nbsp; Through the analysis of crime it appears the thefts occurred all over the community, but in 95% of the cases, the victim's vehicle was left unlocked. JCPD is focusing on increasing patrol in areas where cars were recently victimized.

So far this year there have been 144 occurrences of theft from a motor vehicle in Junction City.&nbsp; Police Chief John Lamb has compared that number with the pre-COVID 2019 year when there were 55 thefts from motor vehicles at this point in the year. Compared to 2019 there has been a 171% increase in theft from motor vehicles this year.&nbsp;Lamb did report, however, that theft from motor vehicles is a part one property crime alongside other crimes such as burglary, shoplifting, theft from a&nbsp; building and motor vehicle theft. Comparing the numbers of this entire category from 2019 to 2021 there has been an overall decrease of three percent in those crimes.Lamb noted that while the crime of theft from a motor vehicle has increased, overall there is less property crime this year compared to the last normal year that occurred.JCPD has made several arrests recently, and those individuals are suspected of committing a large number of these thefts. October has the highest number of thefts in 2021 but those arrests were made at the end of the month. November is on track to have less than half the number of thefts from motor vehicles compared to October.Through all the cases officers worked this year, 95% of all the vehicle that fell victim to thefts were left unlocked. Police are advising the community to double-check to ensure that you have locked your vehicle. They also recommend that people not leave valuable items visible in their cars, such as phones, wallets, purses or money.JCPD is working with their crime analyst to identify patterns, series and trends when it comes to this and other crimes to develop plans to increase patrol and awareness.&nbsp; Through the analysis of crime it appears the thefts occurred all over the community, but in 95% of the cases, the victim's vehicle was left unlocked. JCPD is focusing on increasing patrol in areas where cars were recently victimized.

Theft from motor vehicles increases in Junction City

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal Saturday shooting identified the victim as 31-year-old Adrian Williams of Olathe and have a suspect in custody.

At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located&nbsp; Williams with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but he did not survive his injuries.

On Saturday evening, police reported they&nbsp; took Christopher Mendez, 21 of Topeka into custody. He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of First Degree Murder, according to Johnson.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 31-year-old Adrian Williams of Olathe.

Police have not reported an arrest and released no additional details Saturday afternoon.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.

Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located a man with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but the victim did not survive his injuries.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637449800387.png" alt="Mendez-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Mendez-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal Saturday shooting identified the victim as 31-year-old Adrian Williams of Olathe and have a suspect in custody.At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located&nbsp; Williams with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but he did not survive his injuries.On Saturday evening, police reported they&nbsp; took Christopher Mendez, 21 of Topeka into custody. He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of First Degree Murder, according to Johnson.----------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 31-year-old Adrian Williams of Olathe.At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located&nbsp; Williams with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but he did not survive his injuries.Police have not reported an arrest and released no additional details Saturday afternoon.-----------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located a man with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but the victim did not survive his injuries.

Murder arrest: Kan. man in crowd died from gunshot wounds

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A former Wichita high school teacher has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Forty-nine-year-old Shawn Wingfield entered his plea on Wednesday. 

Wingfield resigned in July from teaching gifted English and debate at Wichita Northwest High School. 

The investigation began after a woman Wingfield dated turned over what she considered worrisome text messages to police. A court affidavit said Winfield admitted to being sexually attracted to 11- to 14-year-old children. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 11.

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

In June, police in Wichita were alerted to a concerning text messages sent by 48-year-old Shawn Wingfield, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

USD 259 listed Wingfield as a gifted-6 teacher at Wichita Northwest High School. His linkdin profile said he also was involved with debate and forensics.

Further investigation into the text messages led police to arrest Wingfield on Saturday and he was booked&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=305200">on requested</a> charges of sexual exploitation of a child.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Wingfield wrote on social media," This morning, for reasons involving personal health and well being, I resigned from Wichita Public Schools. Without going into details, I have come to believe that this is not only the best decision for myself, but also for the district and my students. And while I do regret the timing of this decision so close to the start of the new school year, I believe that to stay any longer would prove to be a greater inconvenience to everyone in the end."

On Saturday Wingfield&nbsp; wrote on social media, "Time for me to check out for a while.  A little earlier than I had hoped.  See everyone, I hope, on the other side."

The case against Wingfield was presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. He remains jailed on a $50,000 bond, according to online court records and was expected in court on Monday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627295318183.png" alt="Wingfield-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Wingfield-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A former Wichita high school teacher has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Forty-nine-year-old Shawn Wingfield entered his plea on Wednesday. Wingfield resigned in July from teaching gifted English and debate at Wichita Northwest High School. The investigation began after a woman Wingfield dated turned over what she considered worrisome text messages to police. A court affidavit said Winfield admitted to being sexually attracted to 11- to 14-year-old children. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 11.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged child sex crimes.In June, police in Wichita were alerted to a concerning text messages sent by 48-year-old Shawn Wingfield, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;USD 259 listed Wingfield as a gifted-6 teacher at Wichita Northwest High School. His linkdin profile said he also was involved with debate and forensics.Further investigation into the text messages led police to arrest Wingfield on Saturday and he was booked&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=305200">on requested</a> charges of sexual exploitation of a child.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Wingfield wrote on social media," This morning, for reasons involving personal health and well being, I resigned from Wichita Public Schools. Without going into details, I have come to believe that this is not only the best decision for myself, but also for the district and my students. And while I do regret the timing of this decision so close to the start of the new school year, I believe that to stay any longer would prove to be a greater inconvenience to everyone in the end."On Saturday Wingfield&nbsp; wrote on social media, "Time for me to check out for a while. A little earlier than I had hoped. See everyone, I hope, on the other side."The case against Wingfield was presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. He remains jailed on a $50,000 bond, according to online court records and was expected in court on Monday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Former date turned Kan. teacher in for child porn charges

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business burglary and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of a burglary at 123 SE 10th Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

The caller advised they saw a subject throw bricks through the front windows. Officers arrived to find the front window to Stephanie’s Salon broken and appeared the business had been burglarized. 

No one was located inside the business. It was determined that several items had been taken by a suspect.

Detectives later received information of potential subjects attempting to sell items taken from the business burglary. Detectives followed up on the information which led them to 1500 SW Van Buren, APT #3. Detectives took two individuals into custody and transported them to Law Enforcement Center.

Officers secured the apartment for the application of search warrant. At the conclusion of the investigation, police arrested James Timmerman, 35 of Topeka, and booked him on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, Criminal Damage, and Possession of Marijuana. They booked Angela Bechstein, 40 of Topeka, on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Criminal Damage to property. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637322478838.png" alt="immerman has previous convictions for aggravated assault and aggravated escape from custody, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>immerman has previous convictions for aggravated assault and aggravated escape from custody, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business burglary and have a suspect in custody.Just after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of a burglary at 123 SE 10th Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.The caller advised they saw a subject throw bricks through the front windows. Officers arrived to find the front window to Stephanie’s Salon broken and appeared the business had been burglarized. No one was located inside the business. It was determined that several items had been taken by a suspect.Detectives later received information of potential subjects attempting to sell items taken from the business burglary. Detectives followed up on the information which led them to 1500 SW Van Buren, APT #3. Detectives took two individuals into custody and transported them to Law Enforcement Center.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637322572517.png" alt="Bechstein-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bechstein-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers secured the apartment for the application of search warrant. At the conclusion of the investigation, police arrested James Timmerman, 35 of Topeka, and booked him on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, Criminal Damage, and Possession of Marijuana. They booked Angela Bechstein, 40 of Topeka, on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Criminal Damage to property.

Kan. felon jailed for burglary after police find stolen items for sale

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 31-year-old Adrian Williams of Olathe.At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located&nbsp; Williams with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but he did not survive his injuries.Police have not reported an arrest and released no additional details Saturday afternoon.-----------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.At 12:07 a.m., Saturday, police dispatch received multiple calls of gun shots with a subject down in the 2000 block of SE Pennsylvania in Topeka, Police Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Officers arrived on scene to a large crowd of people and located a man with apparent gunshot wounds on the ground. American Medical Response arrived to assist but the victim did not survive his injuries.

Police ID Kan. man found in crowd who died from gunshot wounds

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.

Rittenhouse, 18, cried and hugged one of his attorneys upon hearing the verdict.

He had been charged with homicide, attempted homicide and reckless endangering after killing two men and wounding a third with an AR-style semi-automatic rifle during a tumultuous night of protests over police violence against Black people in the summer of 2020. The former police youth cadet is white, as were those he shot.

The jury, which appeared to be overwhelmingly white, deliberated for close to 3 1/2 days.

Rittenhouse could have gotten life in prison if found guilty on the most serious charge, first-degree intentional homicide, or what some other states call first-degree murder.

As the verdict drew near, Gov. Tony Evers pleaded for calm and said 500 National Guard members would be ready for duty in Kenosha if needed.

Rittenhouse was 17 when he went from his home in Antioch, Illinois, to Kenosha after businesses in the city were ransacked and burned over the shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, by a white police officer.

Carrying a weapon that authorities said was illegally purchased for the underage Rittenhouse, he joined other armed citizens in what he said was an effort to protect property and provide medical aid.

Bystander and drone video captured most of the frenzied chain of events that followed: Rittenhouse killed Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, then shot to death protester Anthony Huber, 26, and wounded demonstrator Gaige Grosskreutz, now 28.

Prosecutors portrayed Rittenhouse as a “wannabe soldier” who had gone looking for trouble that night and was responsible for creating a dangerous situation in the first place by pointing his rifle at demonstrators.

But Rittenhouse testified: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I defended myself.”

Breaking into sobs at one point, he told the jury he opened fire after Rosenbaum chased him and made a grab for his gun. He said he was afraid his rifle was going to be wrested away and used to kill him.

Huber was then killed after hitting Rittenhouse in the head or neck with a skateboard, and Grosskreutz was shot after pointing a gun of his own at Rittenhouse.

The case was part of an extraordinary confluence of trials that reflected the deep divide over race in the United States: In Georgia, three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, while in Virginia, a trial is underway in a lawsuit over the deadly white-supremacist rally held in Charlottesville in 2017.

The exact racial makeup of the Rittenhouse jury wasn’t clear because jurors were not asked about their race in court.

The bloodshed in Kenosha took place during a summer of sometimes-violent protests set off across the U.S. by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other cases involving the police use of force against Black people.

While some Americans condemned Rittenhouse as a vigilante, some on the right hailed him as a hero who exercised his Second Amendment gun rights and tried to put a stop to lawlessness.

Then-President Donald Trump said it appeared Rittenhouse had been “very violently attacked.” Supporters donated more than $2 million toward his legal defense.

Rittenhouse had also been charged with possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, a misdemeanor that had appeared likely to lead to a conviction. But Judge Bruce Schroeder threw out that charge before jury deliberations after the defense argued that the Wisconsin law did not apply to the long-barreled rifle used by Rittenhouse.

Schroeder’s handling of the trial drew attention at several points, including when he led the applause for military veterans on Veterans Day just before a defense witness who had been in the Army was about to take the stand. The judge also let Rittenhouse himself draw juror numbers from a raffle drum to set the final 12 who deliberated.

Video and testimony from some of the prosecution’s own witnesses seemed to buttress Rittenhouse’s claim of self-defense.

Witnesses described Rosenbaum as “hyperaggressive” and said that he dared others to shoot him and threatened to kill Rittenhouse earlier that night. A videographer testified Rosenbaum lunged for the rifle just before he was shot, and a pathologist said his injuries appeared to indicate his hand was over the barrel.

Also, Rosenbaum’s fiancee disclosed that he was on medication for bipolar disorder and depression. Rittenhouse’s lawyers branded Rosenbaum a “crazy person.”

Some civil rights activists saw a racial double standard in the way the white gunman was treated.

On the night of the shootings, law enforcement officers saw Rittenhouse and other armed people on the streets despite a curfew and gave them bottles of water, with one officer heard saying over a loudspeaker, “We appreciate you guys.”

Later, amid the tumult, Rittenhouse managed to get past a police line with his weapon slung over his shoulder and was not arrested that night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637347582281.png" alt="Kyle Rittenhouse listens to the verdict Friday afternoon -photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Kyle Rittenhouse listens to the verdict Friday afternoon -photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;We the jury find the defendant Kyle H. Rittenhouse not guilty.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/91TRqhj2ws">pic.twitter.com/91TRqhj2ws</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1461766352633569287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Rittenhouse, 18, cried and hugged one of his attorneys upon hearing the verdict.He had been charged with homicide, attempted homicide and reckless endangering after killing two men and wounding a third with an AR-style semi-automatic rifle during a tumultuous night of protests over police violence against Black people in the summer of 2020. The former police youth cadet is white, as were those he shot.The jury, which appeared to be overwhelmingly white, deliberated for close to 3 1/2 days.Rittenhouse could have gotten life in prison if found guilty on the most serious charge, first-degree intentional homicide, or what some other states call first-degree murder.As the verdict drew near, Gov. Tony Evers pleaded for calm and said 500 National Guard members would be ready for duty in Kenosha if needed.Rittenhouse was 17 when he went from his home in Antioch, Illinois, to Kenosha after businesses in the city were ransacked and burned over the shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, by a white police officer.Carrying a weapon that authorities said was illegally purchased for the underage Rittenhouse, he joined other armed citizens in what he said was an effort to protect property and provide medical aid.Bystander and drone video captured most of the frenzied chain of events that followed: Rittenhouse killed Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, then shot to death protester Anthony Huber, 26, and wounded demonstrator Gaige Grosskreutz, now 28.Prosecutors portrayed Rittenhouse as a “wannabe soldier” who had gone looking for trouble that night and was responsible for creating a dangerous situation in the first place by pointing his rifle at demonstrators.But Rittenhouse testified: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I defended myself.”Breaking into sobs at one point, he told the jury he opened fire after Rosenbaum chased him and made a grab for his gun. He said he was afraid his rifle was going to be wrested away and used to kill him.Huber was then killed after hitting Rittenhouse in the head or neck with a skateboard, and Grosskreutz was shot after pointing a gun of his own at Rittenhouse.The case was part of an extraordinary confluence of trials that reflected the deep divide over race in the United States: In Georgia, three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, while in Virginia, a trial is underway in a lawsuit over the deadly white-supremacist rally held in Charlottesville in 2017.The exact racial makeup of the Rittenhouse jury wasn’t clear because jurors were not asked about their race in court.The bloodshed in Kenosha took place during a summer of sometimes-violent protests set off across the U.S. by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other cases involving the police use of force against Black people.While some Americans condemned Rittenhouse as a vigilante, some on the right hailed him as a hero who exercised his Second Amendment gun rights and tried to put a stop to lawlessness.Then-President Donald Trump said it appeared Rittenhouse had been “very violently attacked.” Supporters donated more than $2 million toward his legal defense.Rittenhouse had also been charged with possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18, a misdemeanor that had appeared likely to lead to a conviction. But Judge Bruce Schroeder threw out that charge before jury deliberations after the defense argued that the Wisconsin law did not apply to the long-barreled rifle used by Rittenhouse.Schroeder’s handling of the trial drew attention at several points, including when he led the applause for military veterans on Veterans Day just before a defense witness who had been in the Army was about to take the stand. The judge also let Rittenhouse himself draw juror numbers from a raffle drum to set the final 12 who deliberated.Video and testimony from some of the prosecution’s own witnesses seemed to buttress Rittenhouse’s claim of self-defense.Witnesses described Rosenbaum as “hyperaggressive” and said that he dared others to shoot him and threatened to kill Rittenhouse earlier that night. A videographer testified Rosenbaum lunged for the rifle just before he was shot, and a pathologist said his injuries appeared to indicate his hand was over the barrel.Also, Rosenbaum’s fiancee disclosed that he was on medication for bipolar disorder and depression. Rittenhouse’s lawyers branded Rosenbaum a “crazy person.”Some civil rights activists saw a racial double standard in the way the white gunman was treated.On the night of the shootings, law enforcement officers saw Rittenhouse and other armed people on the streets despite a curfew and gave them bottles of water, with one officer heard saying over a loudspeaker, “We appreciate you guys.”Later, amid the tumult, Rittenhouse managed to get past a police line with his weapon slung over his shoulder and was not arrested that night.

 🎥 Not guilty: Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY SALINA POST

SALINE COUNTY— A Kansas man crash his recently purchased Chevrolet Camaro after a short, high-speed chase through central Salina Thursday evening.

A deputy sheriff was eastbound and stopped at the light at the intersection of S. Santa Fe Avenue and Crawford Street when he heard a vehicle accelerating and tires squealing, and a westbound silver 2000 Chevrolet Camaro shot by him, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The deputy turned around to pursue the Camaro, which turned south on Highland Avenue and continued south at a high rate of speed.

The driver of the Camaro ran a stop sign and failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Highland Avenue and W. Republic Avenue and the car crashed through two fences on the southeast corner before coming to a stop when it hit a tree.

The driver, identified as Camrin Bowdin, 25, of Salina, was arrested on the following requested charges of Reckless driving, Racing on highways, Vehicle registration violation, No proof of insurance, Improper turn, Failure to yield at a stop sign, Driving at unsafe speeds and Obstruction, according to Soldan.

The Camaro sustained damage to the front end and all down the driver's side. Preliminary damage estimates to the property include $20,000 to the fences, $500 to the yard, $500 to landscaping, and $500 to a shrub, Soldan said.

Soldan said Bowden had recently purchased the Camaro and had not yet registered it.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637340001118.jpeg" alt="The high-speed chase ended when the Camaro struck a tree. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The high-speed chase ended when the Camaro struck a tree. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY SALINA POSTSALINE COUNTY— A Kansas man crash his recently purchased Chevrolet Camaro after a short, high-speed chase through central Salina Thursday evening.A deputy sheriff was eastbound and stopped at the light at the intersection of S. Santa Fe Avenue and Crawford Street when he heard a vehicle accelerating and tires squealing, and a westbound silver 2000 Chevrolet Camaro shot by him, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.The deputy turned around to pursue the Camaro, which turned south on Highland Avenue and continued south at a high rate of speed.The driver of the Camaro ran a stop sign and failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Highland Avenue and W. Republic Avenue and the car crashed through two fences on the southeast corner before coming to a stop when it hit a tree.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637340320820.jpeg" alt="Camrin Bowdin photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Camrin Bowdin photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, identified as Camrin Bowdin, 25, of Salina, was arrested on the following requested charges of Reckless driving, Racing on highways, Vehicle registration violation, No proof of insurance, Improper turn, Failure to yield at a stop sign, Driving at unsafe speeds and Obstruction, according to Soldan.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637340469165.jpeg" alt="The Camaro was towed from the scene." />
 <figcaption>The Camaro was towed from the scene.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Camaro sustained damage to the front end and all down the driver's side. Preliminary damage estimates to the property include $20,000 to the fences, $500 to the yard, $500 to landscaping, and $500 to a shrub, Soldan said.Soldan said Bowden had recently purchased the Camaro and had not yet registered it.

Kan. man crashes recently purchased Camaro during police chase

HARVEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen suspect from another state after a chase through&nbsp;Harvey and Sedgwick counties.

Just before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the Chisholm Trail Shopping Center,&nbsp; 601 SE 36th Street in Newton, after a report of a person in a car acting suspicious around the businesses, according to a media release.

 When the first officer arrived, the driver of the car immediately fled, intentionally striking the officer’s car on the way out of the parking lot.

Police pursued the suspect north on Kansas Avenue, onto U.S. 50 and then back south on Kansas Avenue. As the car entered Sedgwick County, assistance from Sedgwick County law enforcement was requested. At 85th Street North, the driver intentionally swerved and tried to strike a Valley Center Police car. 

The chase continued for a short time on residential streets in Valley Center, where the suspect again struck the same Newton Police car, disabling it, before entering Interstate 135 southbound. 

The suspect’s car had slowed considerably because of a flat tire but continued to flee. North of the 61st Street North exit, the Kansas Highway Patrol was able to successfully stop the car with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention, using the patrol car to force the suspect’s vehicle sideways.

The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and transported back to Newton.  

The 17-year-old male suspect was wanted in Minnesota, and the car was determined to be stolen from South Dakota. The suspect is being held on requested charges including two counts of aggravated battery on law enforcement, four counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, felony flee and elude while engaging in reckless driving, felony flee and elude in a stolen vehicle, felony flee and elude by avoiding tire deflation device, felony flee and elude while committing five or more moving violations, felony possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, minor in possession of alcohol, and numerous traffic violations.  

Two Newton Police officers had minor injuries and were evaluated by EMS at the scene. The suspect was not injured. 

Police continue to investigate what other crimes the suspect may have committed between the time the car was stolen and when he was arrested. The case will be presented to the Harvey County Attorney’s Office for review of charges

HARVEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen suspect from another state after a chase through&nbsp;Harvey and Sedgwick counties.Just before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the Chisholm Trail Shopping Center,&nbsp; 601 SE 36th Street in Newton, after a report of a person in a car acting suspicious around the businesses, according to a media release. When the first officer arrived, the driver of the car immediately fled, intentionally striking the officer’s car on the way out of the parking lot.Police pursued the suspect north on Kansas Avenue, onto U.S. 50 and then back south on Kansas Avenue. As the car entered Sedgwick County, assistance from Sedgwick County law enforcement was requested. At 85th Street North, the driver intentionally swerved and tried to strike a Valley Center Police car. The chase continued for a short time on residential streets in Valley Center, where the suspect again struck the same Newton Police car, disabling it, before entering Interstate 135 southbound. The suspect’s car had slowed considerably because of a flat tire but continued to flee. North of the 61st Street North exit, the Kansas Highway Patrol was able to successfully stop the car with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention, using the patrol car to force the suspect’s vehicle sideways.The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and transported back to Newton. The 17-year-old male suspect was wanted in Minnesota, and the car was determined to be stolen from South Dakota. The suspect is being held on requested charges including two counts of aggravated battery on law enforcement, four counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, felony flee and elude while engaging in reckless driving, felony flee and elude in a stolen vehicle, felony flee and elude by avoiding tire deflation device, felony flee and elude while committing five or more moving violations, felony possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, minor in possession of alcohol, and numerous traffic violations. Two Newton Police officers had minor injuries and were evaluated by EMS at the scene. The suspect was not injured. Police continue to investigate what other crimes the suspect may have committed between the time the car was stolen and when he was arrested. The case will be presented to the Harvey County Attorney’s Office for review of charges

Wanted teen jailed after chase, crash into Kansas police vehicles

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities arrested two suspects after&nbsp; traffic stop in Salina.

Just before 9p.m. Wednesday, an officer observed Ethan Cole, 30, of Salina, driving a Honda Civic in the 1200 block of University Place in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.

The officer knew that Cole had a suspended driver's license and made a traffic stop as the vehicle was pulling into a driveway in the 100 block of N. West Place.

Cole and a passenger, Christy Piercy, 29, of Salina, exited the Civic and began walking toward a residence when the officer made Cole get back in the vehicle. While talking with Cole, the officer smelled the odor of marijuana and made Cole get out of the vehicle, Forrester said. As Cole was exiting the vehicle, he allegedly pushed the officer with his left shoulder and elbow and attempted to shut the door. That interaction caused the officer's flashlight to break. The flashlight was valued at $15.

Another officer arrived at the scene and the two officers attempted to handcuff Cole, but a physical altercation ensued, Forrester said. During the altercation, one of the officers was struck in the face, causing his lip to bleed. Additionally, Piercy attempted to pull one of the officers away from Cole, Forrester said. Both Cole and Piercy were then arrested, he said.

Inside the vehicle, officers found a plastic bag with black tar heroin, several baggies of methamphetamine and baggies of marijuana, Forrester said.

Cole is being held o requested charges of Possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, Possession of heroin with intent to distribute, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Criminal damage to property, Interference with law enforcement officers, Two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, Three counts of no drug tax stamp

Piercy is jailed on requested charges of Battery of a law enforcement officer and Interference with a law enforcement officer, according to Forrester.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637246163670.jpeg" alt="Ethan Cole -photo Saline County&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Ethan Cole -photo Saline County&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities arrested two suspects after&nbsp; traffic stop in Salina.Just before 9p.m. Wednesday, an officer observed Ethan Cole, 30, of Salina, driving a Honda Civic in the 1200 block of University Place in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.The officer knew that Cole had a suspended driver's license and made a traffic stop as the vehicle was pulling into a driveway in the 100 block of N. West Place.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637247801108.jpeg" alt="Christy Piercy-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Christy Piercy-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Cole and a passenger, Christy Piercy, 29, of Salina, exited the Civic and began walking toward a residence when the officer made Cole get back in the vehicle. While talking with Cole, the officer smelled the odor of marijuana and made Cole get out of the vehicle, Forrester said. As Cole was exiting the vehicle, he allegedly pushed the officer with his left shoulder and elbow and attempted to shut the door. That interaction caused the officer's flashlight to break. The flashlight was valued at $15.Another officer arrived at the scene and the two officers attempted to handcuff Cole, but a physical altercation ensued, Forrester said. During the altercation, one of the officers was struck in the face, causing his lip to bleed. Additionally, Piercy attempted to pull one of the officers away from Cole, Forrester said. Both Cole and Piercy were then arrested, he said.Inside the vehicle, officers found a plastic bag with black tar heroin, several baggies of methamphetamine and baggies of marijuana, Forrester said.Cole is being held o requested charges of Possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, Possession of heroin with intent to distribute, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Criminal damage to property, Interference with law enforcement officers, Two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, Three counts of no drug tax stampPiercy is jailed on requested charges of Battery of a law enforcement officer and Interference with a law enforcement officer, according to Forrester.

Couple jailed after Kan. officer struck in the face during traffic stop

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officers responding to reports of a shooting in northeast Kansas City, Kansas, found one person critically wounded and later found another person dead from gunshot wounds, police there said.

The shooting happened around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, and officers called to the scene found a wounded man outside of a home. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

Officers later found a second victim already dead inside a vehicle about a mile away from the shooting scene. Police have not released the identity of the person killed, and no arrests were immediately announced.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officers responding to reports of a shooting in northeast Kansas City, Kansas, found one person critically wounded and later found another person dead from gunshot wounds, police there said.The shooting happened around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, and officers called to the scene found a wounded man outside of a home. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.Officers later found a second victim already dead inside a vehicle about a mile away from the shooting scene. Police have not released the identity of the person killed, and no arrests were immediately announced.

Police: 1 killed, another wounded outside Kansas home

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 59-year-old man is charged with threatening Topeka police officers with a knife and hand saw at a hotel. 

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said Wednesday that Norman Kelly, of Topeka, was arrested after a confrontation at the Hotel Topeka at City Center. 

Police say Kelly was banned from the property last week after he was fired. Police were called to the hotel, formerly known as the Capital Plaza, on Saturday after reports that Kelly was armed with a large kitchen knife and a hand saw. Police say he swung the weapons at officers in the parking lot. Police were able to subdue Kelly with Tasers and impact munitions such as bean bags.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636827495920.png" alt="Kelly-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kelly-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 59-year-old man is charged with threatening Topeka police officers with a knife and hand saw at a hotel. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said Wednesday that Norman Kelly, of Topeka, was arrested after a confrontation at the Hotel Topeka at City Center. Police say Kelly was banned from the property last week after he was fired. Police were called to the hotel, formerly known as the Capital Plaza, on Saturday after reports that Kelly was armed with a large kitchen knife and a hand saw. Police say he swung the weapons at officers in the parking lot. Police were able to subdue Kelly with Tasers and impact munitions such as bean bags.

Man charged with threatening Kan. officers with knife, saw

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a multi-state crime spree that included a stop in Great Bend have made an arrest.

Just before 3a.m. Oct. 14, police discovered broken glass from the front door of as Mind Sculpt Games, 4908 10th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.

The investigation yielded several security videos which showed that on Oct. 13, at 11:33 p.m., a man broke the glass front door and entered the store. The suspect also broke several glass cases inside of the store and removed items from the cases and shelves. He entered and exited the store several times with merchandise before finally leaving the area at approximately 12:22 a.m, according to police.

The owners of Mind Sculpt Games had been in contact with other business owners since this incident occurred and investigators later learned that similar stores, not only in Kansas, but also throughout Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas had been victims of similar incidents. Through further investigation, the additional cases also yielded information that connected the suspect to these surrounding incidents between&nbsp; Sept. 21 and Oct. 14.&nbsp;

With assistance from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Tulsa, Oklahoma PD, and the Van Alstyen, Texas PD, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Garrison, age 23.&nbsp; It was determined that he was driving a Chevy Cruze.

This information led to Garrison being stopped in the red Chevy Cruze in Bedford, TX and placed under arrest for the multi-jurisdictional crime spree. Upon further investigation, numerous stolen property items of sports trading cards, rare merchandise and gaming items were located and recovered as evidence. All stolen property items were connected back to the multi-state investigation, with the total loss in damages and property stolen exceeding $200,000 combined among all of the stores involved.

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information in reference to this case is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637160664427.png" alt="Garrison was held in Tarrant County, Texas and is being extradited to Illinois, according to online jail records." />
 <figcaption>Garrison was held in Tarrant County, Texas and is being extradited to Illinois, according to online jail records.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a multi-state crime spree that included a stop in Great Bend have made an arrest.Just before 3a.m. Oct. 14, police discovered broken glass from the front door of as Mind Sculpt Games, 4908 10th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.The investigation yielded several security videos which showed that on Oct. 13, at 11:33 p.m., a man broke the glass front door and entered the store. The suspect also broke several glass cases inside of the store and removed items from the cases and shelves. He entered and exited the store several times with merchandise before finally leaving the area at approximately 12:22 a.m, according to police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634217259761.jpeg" alt="Security camera image from Mind Sculpt in Great Bend" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image from Mind Sculpt in Great Bend</figcaption>
 </figure>The owners of Mind Sculpt Games had been in contact with other business owners since this incident occurred and investigators later learned that similar stores, not only in Kansas, but also throughout Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas had been victims of similar incidents. Through further investigation, the additional cases also yielded information that connected the suspect to these surrounding incidents between&nbsp; Sept. 21 and Oct. 14.&nbsp;With assistance from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Tulsa, Oklahoma PD, and the Van Alstyen, Texas PD, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Garrison, age 23.&nbsp; It was determined that he was driving a Chevy Cruze.This information led to Garrison being stopped in the red Chevy Cruze in Bedford, TX and placed under arrest for the multi-jurisdictional crime spree. Upon further investigation, numerous stolen property items of sports trading cards, rare merchandise and gaming items were located and recovered as evidence. All stolen property items were connected back to the multi-state investigation, with the total loss in damages and property stolen exceeding $200,000 combined among all of the stores involved.The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information in reference to this case is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.

Suspect in 5-state crime spree including Kansas arrested in Texas

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man who threatened two Democratic U.S. congressmen was sentenced Tuesday to 2.5 years in federal prison.

Kenneth R. Hubert, 63, of Marionville, Missouri was sentenced for threatening Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Kansas City and Rep. Steven Cohen of Tennessee. He pleaded guilty in June to two counts of threatening to injure federal officials.

Hubert called Cleaver's office in January. He called Cleaver, who is Black, a racial slur and suggested putting a noose around his neck, federal officials said.

Hubert called Cohen's office in Washington D.C. in May 2019 and threatened to put a noose around his neck and drag him behind a pickup truck. He said he was offended by a comment Cohen made about former President Donald Trump.

Federal prosecutors have said Hubert made similar threats starting in 2014 to minorities, groups advocating for minorities and certain religious beliefs and to members of the Democratic party. His targets included former President Barack Obama, the Missouri Democratic Party and the Council of American-Islamic Relations.

Before he was arrested, Hubert ignored several directions from law enforcement agencies to stop the threats, prosecutors said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614858198513.png" alt="Hubert is being held in the Greene Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Hubert is being held in the Greene Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man who threatened two Democratic U.S. congressmen was sentenced Tuesday to 2.5 years in federal prison.Kenneth R. Hubert, 63, of Marionville, Missouri was sentenced for threatening Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Kansas City and Rep. Steven Cohen of Tennessee. He pleaded guilty in June to two counts of threatening to injure federal officials.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/7/1564430219299.png" alt="Rep. Emanuel Cleaver-courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Rep. Emanuel Cleaver-courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Hubert called Cleaver's office in January. He called Cleaver, who is Black, a racial slur and suggested putting a noose around his neck, federal officials said.Hubert called Cohen's office in Washington D.C. in May 2019 and threatened to put a noose around his neck and drag him behind a pickup truck. He said he was offended by a comment Cohen made about former President Donald Trump.Federal prosecutors have said Hubert made similar threats starting in 2014 to minorities, groups advocating for minorities and certain religious beliefs and to members of the Democratic party. His targets included former President Barack Obama, the Missouri Democratic Party and the Council of American-Islamic Relations.Before he was arrested, Hubert ignored several directions from law enforcement agencies to stop the threats, prosecutors said.

Man sentenced for threatening Kansas City-area congressman

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest. Just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 2800 block of West Maple in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

 Upon arrival, officers located 27-year-old Matthew Rodriguez  who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Police contacted 28-year-old Charles Burnham and another 30-year-old man who were at the home, according to Davidson.

The investigation revealed that all three men live at the home together and that Rodriguez  had made statements of ending his life.&nbsp; Rodriguez &nbsp;shot himself one time and Burnham then immediately obtained the handgun and fired multiple shots striking him, according to Davidson.

Burnham is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20073367">first-degree murder.</a>&nbsp;Investigators will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637084856781.png" alt="Burnham -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Burnham -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest. Just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 2800 block of West Maple in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 27-year-old Matthew Rodriguez who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.Police contacted 28-year-old Charles Burnham and another 30-year-old man who were at the home, according to Davidson.The investigation revealed that all three men live at the home together and that Rodriguez had made statements of ending his life.&nbsp; Rodriguez &nbsp;shot himself one time and Burnham then immediately obtained the handgun and fired multiple shots striking him, according to Davidson.Burnham is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20073367">first-degree murder.</a>&nbsp;Investigators will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Police: Kan. man shot, killed roommate who had shot himself

By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-11-10/heres-what-it-would-take-to-remove-a-kansas-lawmaker-charged-with-domestic-battery">Kansas News Service</a>

Kansas state Rep. Aaron Coleman could face a second complaint from his fellow Democratic lawmakers following his <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-10-31/kansas-rep-aaron-coleman-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge" target="_blank">arrest last month</a> for an alleged domestic battery. And it appears less likely he’d emerge with a simple reprimand like he did last time.

Coleman,
 from Kansas City, Kansas, was the subject of a legislative complaint 
earlier this year based on allegations that he abused and threatened 
women before taking office. An investigative committee ultimately 
dismissed the charge and issued an informal letter of reprimand.

Coleman
 has a history of allegations of abuse and harassment. The 21-year-old 
narrowly defeated an incumbent in last year’s election. That prompted 
calls to remove him when the allegations came to light. He was also <a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lifestyle-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-263a71a057314255fdf024b3acb34782" target="_blank">recently banned</a> from a state Department of Labor facility.

Democrats on the committee earlier this year initially wanted harsher
 punishment — like a formal censure or expulsion from the Legislature.

“There
 has to be something done, because otherwise this is a slap in the face 
to all those people who are his victims,” Democratic Rep. Cindy Neighbor
 said at the January hearing.

But those efforts couldn’t advance 
because Republicans didn’t want to take more severe action over fear of 
setting a precedent. They said there was no previous instance of a 
lawmaker facing discipline for actions before they took office.

“I
 don’t want to set a precedent that has never been done before in Kansas
 history,” Republican Rep. John Barker said when opposing any formal 
action against Coleman.

If lawmakers file a new complaint against 
Coleman, committee members wouldn’t have the same concerns about setting
 a new precedent. In this case, Coleman would face discipline for 
actions he took while he was a sitting lawmaker.

Few details have so far been released on Coleman’s arrest last month, but <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-11-01/kansas-state-rep-aaron-coleman-of-kansas-city-kansas-pleads-not-guilty-to-domestic-violence-charge" target="_blank">court documents</a>
 appear to show the battery charge stems from an alleged altercation 
with a family member. It appears that the family member may be Coleman’s
 brother.

A group of women Democratic legislators say they will 
file a new complaint seeking expulsion if Coleman doesn't step down 
following the battery charge.

“We are alarmed that an individual 
remains in a position of power after continued documented accounts of 
violence,” the lawmakers said in a statement. “The message must be sent 
that violence and dangerous conduct won’t be tolerated.”

One of 
those lawmakers, Democratic Rep. Jo Ella Hoye, said the women had not 
set a deadline for Coleman to resign or face a new complaint.

If a
 new complaint is filed, a committee would be created to investigate. 
That panel would then decide whether to dismiss the complaint or 
recommend some disciplinary action to the full House, which could 
admonish him or kick him out of the Legislature.

With the 2022 
session slated to start Jan. 10, it’s unlikely a special investigative 
committee would be formed and consider a complaint before the next 
session starts.

Coleman did not respond to requests for comment.

Stephen Koranda is the news editor for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephen_Koranda" target="_blank">@Stephen_Koranda</a> or email him at stephenkoranda@kcur.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637093014616.png" alt="Coleman at a protest earlier this year opposing calls to remove him from office. Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Coleman at a protest earlier this year opposing calls to remove him from office. Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-11-10/heres-what-it-would-take-to-remove-a-kansas-lawmaker-charged-with-domestic-battery">Kansas News Service</a>Kansas state Rep. Aaron Coleman could face a second complaint from his fellow Democratic lawmakers following his <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-10-31/kansas-rep-aaron-coleman-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge" target="_blank">arrest last month</a> for an alleged domestic battery. And it appears less likely he’d emerge with a simple reprimand like he did last time.Coleman,
 from Kansas City, Kansas, was the subject of a legislative complaint 
earlier this year based on allegations that he abused and threatened 
women before taking office. An investigative committee ultimately 
dismissed the charge and issued an informal letter of reprimand.Coleman
 has a history of allegations of abuse and harassment. The 21-year-old 
narrowly defeated an incumbent in last year’s election. That prompted 
calls to remove him when the allegations came to light. He was also <a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lifestyle-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-263a71a057314255fdf024b3acb34782" target="_blank">recently banned</a> from a state Department of Labor facility.Democrats on the committee earlier this year initially wanted harsher
 punishment — like a formal censure or expulsion from the Legislature.“There
 has to be something done, because otherwise this is a slap in the face 
to all those people who are his victims,” Democratic Rep. Cindy Neighbor
 said at the January hearing.But those efforts couldn’t advance 
because Republicans didn’t want to take more severe action over fear of 
setting a precedent. They said there was no previous instance of a 
lawmaker facing discipline for actions before they took office.“I
 don’t want to set a precedent that has never been done before in Kansas
 history,” Republican Rep. John Barker said when opposing any formal 
action against Coleman.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635804497310.png" alt="Coleman in his Johnson Co. booking photo" />
 <figcaption>Coleman in his Johnson Co. booking photo</figcaption>
 </figure>If lawmakers file a new complaint against 
Coleman, committee members wouldn’t have the same concerns about setting
 a new precedent. In this case, Coleman would face discipline for 
actions he took while he was a sitting lawmaker.Few details have so far been released on Coleman’s arrest last month, but <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-11-01/kansas-state-rep-aaron-coleman-of-kansas-city-kansas-pleads-not-guilty-to-domestic-violence-charge" target="_blank">court documents</a>
 appear to show the battery charge stems from an alleged altercation 
with a family member. It appears that the family member may be Coleman’s
 brother.A group of women Democratic legislators say they will 
file a new complaint seeking expulsion if Coleman doesn't step down 
following the battery charge.“We are alarmed that an individual 
remains in a position of power after continued documented accounts of 
violence,” the lawmakers said in a statement. “The message must be sent 
that violence and dangerous conduct won’t be tolerated.”One of 
those lawmakers, Democratic Rep. Jo Ella Hoye, said the women had not 
set a deadline for Coleman to resign or face a new complaint.If a
 new complaint is filed, a committee would be created to investigate. 
That panel would then decide whether to dismiss the complaint or 
recommend some disciplinary action to the full House, which could 
admonish him or kick him out of the Legislature.With the 2022 
session slated to start Jan. 10, it’s unlikely a special investigative 
committee would be formed and consider a complaint before the next 
session starts.Coleman did not respond to requests for comment.Stephen Koranda is the news editor for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephen_Koranda" target="_blank">@Stephen_Koranda</a> or email him at stephenkoranda@kcur.org.

Kansas rep. allegedly hit brother, threatened grandfather on night of arrest

KANSAS CITY (AP) — No one was reported injured after a police officer shot at a fleeing suspect’s car in Kansas City, police said.

The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Monday, police said in a news release. The shooting happened after a patrol officer spotted a vehicle speeding eastbound on East 31st Street toward U.S. Highway 40 and Interstate 435. An officer shot at the vehicle as it drove toward a second officer’s vehicle, police said.

The vehicle fled the scene, with no injuries from the shooting reported and no arrests made.

Police have not detailed why the officer shot at the speeding vehicle, but are investigating.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — No one was reported injured after a police officer shot at a fleeing suspect’s car in Kansas City, police said.The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Monday, police said in a news release. The shooting happened after a patrol officer spotted a vehicle speeding eastbound on East 31st Street toward U.S. Highway 40 and Interstate 435. An officer shot at the vehicle as it drove toward a second officer’s vehicle, police said.The vehicle fled the scene, with no injuries from the shooting reported and no arrests made.Police have not detailed why the officer shot at the speeding vehicle, but are investigating.

Report: Kansas City officer fired gun at speeding vehicle

WASHINGTON
 — Over 2,500 criminal investigations, the identification of more than 
$10 billion from tax fraud and financial crimes, and a nearly 90% 
conviction rate are just a few highlights from the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3583.pdf">IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report</a>&nbsp;PDF.
 The report, released Thursday, details statistics, important 
partnerships and significant criminal enforcement actions from IRS-CI, 
the criminal investigative arm of the IRS, for the past fiscal year, 
which began October 1, 2020 and ended September 30, 2021.

"IRS-CI agents are the only federal law enforcement officers with the
 authority to investigate criminal violations of the U.S. tax code. 
Their work reinforces the backbone of our voluntary compliance tax 
system – a system that funds services and benefits for our nation, 
including defense, infrastructure and education," said IRS Commissioner 
Chuck Rettig.

In fiscal year 2021, IRS-CI built upon its existing network of U.S. 
field offices and international attachés to combat financial crimes 
across the globe. The agency's alliance with the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/compliance/joint-chiefs-of-global-tax-enforcement">Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5)</a>
 helped strengthen public-private partnerships with financial 
institutions and the Fin-Tech industry to deter and identify criminal 
activity. Additionally, IRS-CI established its first cyber attaché in 
The Hague, Netherlands, to proactively support cyber investigative needs
 in coordination with Europol.

"IRS-CI continues to lead tax and financial investigations here in 
the U.S. and across the globe," said IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee. "In fiscal 
year 2021, as we faced the second year of a global pandemic, our team of
 agents continued to overcome personal and professional challenges to 
target criminals who exploited the U.S. tax and financial systems for 
personal gain."

While IRS-CI agents spent most of their investigative man-hours, 
about 72%, investigating tax-related crimes like tax evasion and tax 
fraud during fiscal year 2021, they also made significant contributions 
to money laundering, narcotics trafficking, public corruption, terrorism
 and COVID-19 fraud investigations.

In April 2021, a dual Russian-Swedish national was arrested in Los 
Angeles on criminal charges related to his alleged operation of the 
longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet dubbed 
Bitcoin Fog. The bulk of cryptocurrency laundered through Bitcoin Fog 
came from darknet marketplaces and was tied to illegal narcotics, 
computer fraud and identity theft. This case marked the second U.S. 
prosecution of a cryptocurrency mixing service; both were investigated 
by IRS-CI.

The ringleader of a transnational criminal organization, with ties to
 the Sinaloa Cartel, operating in California and along the East Coast 
was sentenced to 33 years in prison in July 2021 for narcotics 
trafficking-related charges. The sentencing followed a multiagency 
operation dubbed Operation Cookout that netted 65 kilograms of illegal 
drugs, 24 firearms, more than $700,000 in cash and guilty pleas from 45 
defendants.

Numerous IRS-CI investigations resulted in individuals being 
sentenced for fraudulently obtaining small business relief loans under 
the CARES Act. One of those cases involved a Texas businessman who was 
sentenced in September 2021 to 31 months confinement and 36 months of 
supervised release after he created a scheme to fraudulently obtain more
 than $3.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans for personal 
use.

The report includes additional case examples for each U.S. field 
office, an overview of IRS-CI's international footprint, details about 
the specialized services provided by IRS-CI and investigative 
statistics, broken down by discipline, for fiscal year 2021.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599869632873.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON
 — Over 2,500 criminal investigations, the identification of more than 
$10 billion from tax fraud and financial crimes, and a nearly 90% 
conviction rate are just a few highlights from the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3583.pdf">IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report</a>&nbsp;PDF.
 The report, released Thursday, details statistics, important 
partnerships and significant criminal enforcement actions from IRS-CI, 
the criminal investigative arm of the IRS, for the past fiscal year, 
which began October 1, 2020 and ended September 30, 2021."IRS-CI agents are the only federal law enforcement officers with the
 authority to investigate criminal violations of the U.S. tax code. 
Their work reinforces the backbone of our voluntary compliance tax 
system – a system that funds services and benefits for our nation, 
including defense, infrastructure and education," said IRS Commissioner 
Chuck Rettig.In fiscal year 2021, IRS-CI built upon its existing network of U.S. 
field offices and international attachés to combat financial crimes 
across the globe. The agency's alliance with the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/compliance/joint-chiefs-of-global-tax-enforcement">Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5)</a>
 helped strengthen public-private partnerships with financial 
institutions and the Fin-Tech industry to deter and identify criminal 
activity. Additionally, IRS-CI established its first cyber attaché in 
The Hague, Netherlands, to proactively support cyber investigative needs
 in coordination with Europol."IRS-CI continues to lead tax and financial investigations here in 
the U.S. and across the globe," said IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee. "In fiscal 
year 2021, as we faced the second year of a global pandemic, our team of
 agents continued to overcome personal and professional challenges to 
target criminals who exploited the U.S. tax and financial systems for 
personal gain."While IRS-CI agents spent most of their investigative man-hours, 
about 72%, investigating tax-related crimes like tax evasion and tax 
fraud during fiscal year 2021, they also made significant contributions 
to money laundering, narcotics trafficking, public corruption, terrorism
 and COVID-19 fraud investigations.<h2>Case examples include:</h2>In April 2021, a dual Russian-Swedish national was arrested in Los 
Angeles on criminal charges related to his alleged operation of the 
longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet dubbed 
Bitcoin Fog. The bulk of cryptocurrency laundered through Bitcoin Fog 
came from darknet marketplaces and was tied to illegal narcotics, 
computer fraud and identity theft. This case marked the second U.S. 
prosecution of a cryptocurrency mixing service; both were investigated 
by IRS-CI.The ringleader of a transnational criminal organization, with ties to
 the Sinaloa Cartel, operating in California and along the East Coast 
was sentenced to 33 years in prison in July 2021 for narcotics 
trafficking-related charges. The sentencing followed a multiagency 
operation dubbed Operation Cookout that netted 65 kilograms of illegal 
drugs, 24 firearms, more than $700,000 in cash and guilty pleas from 45 
defendants.Numerous IRS-CI investigations resulted in individuals being 
sentenced for fraudulently obtaining small business relief loans under 
the CARES Act. One of those cases involved a Texas businessman who was 
sentenced in September 2021 to 31 months confinement and 36 months of 
supervised release after he created a scheme to fraudulently obtain more
 than $3.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans for personal 
use.The report includes additional case examples for each U.S. field 
office, an overview of IRS-CI's international footprint, details about 
the specialized services provided by IRS-CI and investigative 
statistics, broken down by discipline, for fiscal year 2021.

IRS: 90% conviction rate on $10B in tax and COVID frauds, cybercrime

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 4a.m. Sunday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Dodge SUV for a traffic infraction near 150th and Q. Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Further investigation led to the arrest of Jesse Leroy Davis, 32, of Topeka.  Davis was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, no ignition interlock device and transporting an open container, according to Morse.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637008278948.png" alt="Davis-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Davis-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just before 4a.m. Sunday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Dodge SUV for a traffic infraction near 150th and Q. Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Further investigation led to the arrest of Jesse Leroy Davis, 32, of Topeka. Davis was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, no ignition interlock device and transporting an open container, according to Morse.