SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on theft charges after an incident in an apartment parking lot.

Just after 4:30a.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the Pines Apartment, 238 SW Gage Blvd in Topeka in reference to two individuals potentially prowling in parked vehicles, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Officers came on scene and located an unoccupied Chevrolet Silverado in the parking lot that had been stolen out of Douglas County, Kansas. 

The truck bed was full of items and offices also located A firearm in the passenger seat. Officers took two suspects identified as 22-year-old Robert Kenneth Payne and 18-year-old Bryce Cordell Walker both of Topeka into custody at the scene.

Just before 9a.m. as officers and detectives were still conducting their investigation a victim called and reported his firearm was stolen from his vehicle overnight. That firearm was confirmed as the same firearm recovered from the stolen truck. This firearm had been stolen previously in another incident and had just been returned to the victim December of 2021.

As a result of the investigation, the two suspects were transported to Shawnee County Department of corrections. Payne is being held on requested charges for Criminal Possession of Firearm, Theft (F) over $25,000, Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon within 3 years of Conviction, Warrant arrest through Junction City.

Walker is jailed on requested charges of Criminal Possession of Firearm, Theft (F) over $25,000, Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon within 3 years of Conviction, Bench Warrant from Pawnee County for Theft.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645115789041.png" alt="Payne photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Payne photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on theft charges after an incident in an apartment parking lot.Just after 4:30a.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the Pines Apartment, 238 SW Gage Blvd in Topeka in reference to two individuals potentially prowling in parked vehicles, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.Officers came on scene and located an unoccupied Chevrolet Silverado in the parking lot that had been stolen out of Douglas County, Kansas. The truck bed was full of items and offices also located A firearm in the passenger seat. Officers took two suspects identified as 22-year-old Robert Kenneth Payne and 18-year-old Bryce Cordell Walker both of Topeka into custody at the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645115834126.png" alt="Walker photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Walker photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 9a.m. as officers and detectives were still conducting their investigation a victim called and reported his firearm was stolen from his vehicle overnight. That firearm was confirmed as the same firearm recovered from the stolen truck. This firearm had been stolen previously in another incident and had just been returned to the victim December of 2021.As a result of the investigation, the two suspects were transported to Shawnee County Department of corrections. Payne is being held on requested charges for Criminal Possession of Firearm, Theft (F) over $25,000, Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon within 3 years of Conviction, Warrant arrest through Junction City.Walker is jailed on requested charges of Criminal Possession of Firearm, Theft (F) over $25,000, Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon within 3 years of Conviction, Bench Warrant from Pawnee County for Theft.

Police: Stolen pickup at Kan. apartment was full of stolen items

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a carjacking and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police&nbsp; responded to a carjacking call near Harry and Hillside in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.. On arrival, they contacted a 59-year-old woman who reported two male suspects attempted to rob her of her purse and steal her vehicle. 

She said that one of the suspects produced a handgun and threatened to shoot her. She was able to get away and call 911, and the two men fled the scene in what was described as a dark color Chevy impala. She was also able to give police a tag number for the suspect vehicle.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., police were conducting follow-up when they located the vehicle near Merton and Seneca. Officers attempted to stop the car, but it refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit continued until the suspect vehicle crashed into a stop sign at 31st and Euclid, where two suspects fled the vehicle on foot. The driver was taken into custody and identified as 38-year-old Zachary Province of Haysville. Police did not locate the passenger was not located. The vehicle they were had been stolen, according to Macy.

Province was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of aggravated weapons violation, possession of paraphernalia, flee and elude, driving while suspended.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645065022585.png" alt="Province-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Province-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a carjacking and have a suspect in custody.Just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police&nbsp; responded to a carjacking call near Harry and Hillside in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.. On arrival, they contacted a 59-year-old woman who reported two male suspects attempted to rob her of her purse and steal her vehicle. She said that one of the suspects produced a handgun and threatened to shoot her. She was able to get away and call 911, and the two men fled the scene in what was described as a dark color Chevy impala. She was also able to give police a tag number for the suspect vehicle.At approximately 3:30 p.m., police were conducting follow-up when they located the vehicle near Merton and Seneca. Officers attempted to stop the car, but it refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.The pursuit continued until the suspect vehicle crashed into a stop sign at 31st and Euclid, where two suspects fled the vehicle on foot. The driver was taken into custody and identified as 38-year-old Zachary Province of Haysville. Police did not locate the passenger was not located. The vehicle they were had been stolen, according to Macy.Province was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of aggravated weapons violation, possession of paraphernalia, flee and elude, driving while suspended.

Police track down Kan. man for attempted carjacking 

OTTAWA, Ontario — Police in Canada's capital are telling protesting truckers who have paralyzed the city for more than two weeks that it's time to leave. 

Meanwhile, the last of the truck blockades at the U.S.-Canadian border has come to an end. Authorities say the final blockaders have left Emerson, Manitoba, and the crossing into North Dakota has reopened. 

Now all of the attention in the protests over the country's COVID-19 restrictions has shifted to Canada's capital, where hundreds of trucks remain parked in the center city. 

Authorities in Ottawa are warning protesters that they are risking arrest.

Associated PressOTTAWA, Ontario — Police in Canada's capital are telling protesting truckers who have paralyzed the city for more than two weeks that it's time to leave. Meanwhile, the last of the truck blockades at the U.S.-Canadian border has come to an end. Authorities say the final blockaders have left Emerson, Manitoba, and the crossing into North Dakota has reopened. Now all of the attention in the protests over the country's COVID-19 restrictions has shifted to Canada's capital, where hundreds of trucks remain parked in the center city. Authorities in Ottawa are warning protesters that they are risking arrest.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Truckers end U.S. border blockade, continue in Ottawa

WICHITA (AP) — Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting two people to death in Wichita earlier this week. 

Television station <a href="https://www.kake.com/story/45880775/wichita-man-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting-in-southeast-wichita">KAKE</a> reports that 20-year-old Brandon Prouse Jr. was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder in the Sunday afternoon shooting deaths of 38-year-old Bonnie Galloway and 30-year-old Connor O'Callaghan.

Both victims were unresponsive and had been shot when they were found by police, who had been called to the Wichita home for reports of a shooting. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645037540218.png" alt="Sedgwick County Detention Facility" />
 <figcaption>Sedgwick County Detention Facility</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA (AP) — Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting two people to death in Wichita earlier this week. Television station <a href="https://www.kake.com/story/45880775/wichita-man-arrested-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting-in-southeast-wichita">KAKE</a> reports that 20-year-old Brandon Prouse Jr. was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder in the Sunday afternoon shooting deaths of 38-year-old Bonnie Galloway and 30-year-old Connor O'Callaghan. Both victims were unresponsive and had been shot when they were found by police, who had been called to the Wichita home for reports of a shooting. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police arrest man suspected in Kan. double fatal shooting

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning inside an apartment in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Television station WDAF reports that police were called to the apartment around 3:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. Arriving officers found the body of a man who had been shot. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the man's name and have not announced any suspects or arrests in the case.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning inside an apartment in Kansas City, Kansas. Television station WDAF reports that police were called to the apartment around 3:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. Arriving officers found the body of a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the man's name and have not announced any suspects or arrests in the case.

Man found fatally shot inside Kansas City, Kansas, apartment

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp;&nbsp;a shooting in the parking lot of a Dillons store arrested an 18-year-old from Oklahoma.

Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on February 10, police responded to a shooting call at 21st and Maize Road. Wichita Fire Department personnel were at the Dillon’s store at that location when they located a a man identified as&nbsp;18-year-old Iman Foye of Muskogee, Oklahoma with a gunshot wound, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

Foye directed them to another victim, a 21-year-old man who was in the parking lot between two vehicles with multiple gunshot wounds.

Both Foye and the 21-year-old were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. Foye was released from the hospital on Feb. 13 and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated robbery and criminal use of weapons.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 21-year-old male remains hospitalized.

Investigators learned that shortly after 2:00 p.m. on the 10th, one of the involved vehicles backed into a parking stall on the east side of the parking lot. A man then exited the vehicle, removed something from the trunk, then re-entered the car. Later, the other vehicle backed into a stall next to the first one. Shortly after that, gunfire was exchanged between the two cars, and three men exited the cars. It was initially believed that three men fled into the neighborhood to the east, while one remained by the vehicles.

However, it has since been discovered that only two fled into the neighborhood, and one remained by the vehicles, according to Davidson. Foye&nbsp; is no longer in custody.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644948108306.png" alt="Foye photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Foye photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp;&nbsp;a shooting in the parking lot of a Dillons store arrested an 18-year-old from Oklahoma.Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on February 10, police responded to a shooting call at 21st and Maize Road. Wichita Fire Department personnel were at the Dillon’s store at that location when they located a a man identified as&nbsp;18-year-old Iman Foye of Muskogee, Oklahoma with a gunshot wound, according to Officer Charley Davidson.Foye directed them to another victim, a 21-year-old man who was in the parking lot between two vehicles with multiple gunshot wounds.Both Foye and the 21-year-old were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. Foye was released from the hospital on Feb. 13 and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated robbery and criminal use of weapons.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 21-year-old male remains hospitalized.Investigators learned that shortly after 2:00 p.m. on the 10th, one of the involved vehicles backed into a parking stall on the east side of the parking lot. A man then exited the vehicle, removed something from the trunk, then re-entered the car. Later, the other vehicle backed into a stall next to the first one. Shortly after that, gunfire was exchanged between the two cars, and three men exited the cars. It was initially believed that three men fled into the neighborhood to the east, while one remained by the vehicles.However, it has since been discovered that only two fled into the neighborhood, and one remained by the vehicles, according to Davidson. Foye&nbsp; is no longer in custody.

Kansas teen in parking lot gun fight moved from hospital to jail

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 33-year-old Wichita man who drove at a Sedgwick County courthouse officer and then harassed supporters of President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. 

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Justin Young recommended he receive probation for his actions in November 2020 because he was experiencing mental health issues after the death of his father. 

But Sedgwick County District Judge Eric Williams imposed the 30-month prison sentence at a hearing last week. An arrest affidavit says a demonstrator reported Young was harassing people at the Trump rally. Authorities said when Officer Stephen Linarez intervened, Young drove his truck toward Linarez, who escaped injury.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644953372934.png" alt="Young from an earlier arrest in Sumner Co." />
 <figcaption>Young from an earlier arrest in Sumner Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 33-year-old Wichita man who drove at a Sedgwick County courthouse officer and then harassed supporters of President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Justin Young recommended he receive probation for his actions in November 2020 because he was experiencing mental health issues after the death of his father. But Sedgwick County District Judge Eric Williams imposed the 30-month prison sentence at a hearing last week. An arrest affidavit says a demonstrator reported Young was harassing people at the Trump rally. Authorities said when Officer Stephen Linarez intervened, Young drove his truck toward Linarez, who escaped injury.

Kan. man who drove at officer, harassed Trump rally sentenced

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon charged in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona attend a preliminary hearing in the case Friday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181">Keshawn Dawson, 23 of Wichita, </a>is&nbsp;charged with 1st degree intentional murder, 1st degree murder in the commission of a felony, six counts of aggravated battery, and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Dawson is also charged in two separate cases for criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon for an incident on June 15, and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia for use involving an arrest in January, according to the district attorney.

Friday's hearing included testimony from law enforcement and a viewing of security camera video from the night of the crime. The hearing will continue on March 1, according to the district attorney's office.

On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on bond of five-million dollars for a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave.&nbsp; Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.

In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634817510235.png" alt="Dawson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dawson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon charged in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona attend a preliminary hearing in the case Friday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181">Keshawn Dawson, 23 of Wichita, </a>is&nbsp;charged with 1st degree intentional murder, 1st degree murder in the commission of a felony, six counts of aggravated battery, and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Dawson is also charged in two separate cases for criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon for an incident on June 15, and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia for use involving an arrest in January, according to the district attorney.Friday's hearing included testimony from law enforcement and a viewing of security camera video from the night of the crime. The hearing will continue on March 1, according to the district attorney's office.On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on bond of five-million dollars for a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave.&nbsp; Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

Preliminary hearing for Kan. mass shooting suspect far from over

SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — The father of an infant killed in a house fire in suburban Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with first-degree murder and other counts in the case. 

The fire was reported around 1 a.m. Sunday in Shawnee, and firefighters battling the flames found the body of the infant inside home. Television station WDAF reports that police later arrested 28-year-old Nicholas Adam Ecker. 

Ecker was charged Monday in Johnson County Court Monday with first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Ecker is also charged with felony stalking, domestic aggravated assault and illegal possession of a firearm. He is being held on $1 million bond.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the&nbsp; a&nbsp; Sunday morning house fire that left a child dead have made an arrest, according to Major Jim Baker with the Shawnee, Kansas police department.

Just before 1a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to the fire in a home at 10502 west 69th Terrace in Shawnee. When crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters located an infant boy inside the home who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Deputy Fire Chief Corey Sands.

On Monday, Police arrested 28-year-old Nicholas Ecker on requested charges of first-degree murder, stalking and aggravated domestic battery, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644924205485.png" alt="Ecker-photo Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Ecker-photo Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — The father of an infant killed in a house fire in suburban Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with first-degree murder and other counts in the case. The fire was reported around 1 a.m. Sunday in Shawnee, and firefighters battling the flames found the body of the infant inside home. Television station WDAF reports that police later arrested 28-year-old Nicholas Adam Ecker. Ecker was charged Monday in Johnson County Court Monday with first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Ecker is also charged with felony stalking, domestic aggravated assault and illegal possession of a firearm. He is being held on $1 million bond.--------JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the&nbsp; a&nbsp; Sunday morning house fire that left a child dead have made an arrest, according to Major Jim Baker with the Shawnee, Kansas police department.Just before 1a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to the fire in a home at 10502 west 69th Terrace in Shawnee. When crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters located an infant boy inside the home who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Deputy Fire Chief Corey Sands.On Monday, Police arrested 28-year-old Nicholas Ecker on requested charges of first-degree murder, stalking and aggravated domestic battery, according to online jail records.

Father charged with murder after infant found dead in fire

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have two suspects in custody.

Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday police&nbsp;were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 800 block of N. 5th Street in Garden City, according to a media release.

Officers located Jesus Hector Flores, 36, of&nbsp; Garden City, KS, who had been shot. EMS transported Flores to St. Catherine Hospital where he later died.

Through the investigation police identified 18-year-old Alexander Goetting and 28-year-old Dalton Pister both of Garden City, KS, as being involved in the shooting.

Police located Goetting and took him into custody. Pister was located and arrested in Scott City, with the assistance of the Scott City Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department. 

Goetting is being held on requested charges of of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and weapons violations. Pister is being held on requested charges of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery.

Updated 8:20 a.m. Tuesday to correct photo.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644866390586.png" alt="Goetting-photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Goetting-photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have two suspects in custody.Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday police&nbsp;were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 800 block of N. 5th Street in Garden City, according to a media release.Officers located Jesus Hector Flores, 36, of&nbsp; Garden City, KS, who had been shot. EMS transported Flores to St. Catherine Hospital where he later died.Through the investigation police identified 18-year-old Alexander Goetting and 28-year-old Dalton Pister both of Garden City, KS, as being involved in the shooting.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644934626650.png" alt="Dalton Pister-photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Dalton Pister-photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police located Goetting and took him into custody. Pister was located and arrested in Scott City, with the assistance of the Scott City Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department. Goetting is being held on requested charges of of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and weapons violations. Pister is being held on requested charges of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery.Updated 8:20 a.m. Tuesday to correct photo.&nbsp;

Police: 2 accused of murder during SW Kansas robbery

RICE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend chase in Rice County.&nbsp;

Just after 4:30p.m. Saturday, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the city of Lyons, according to Sheriff Bryant Evans. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Bradley Wicks, wanted on multiple warrants, fled in his car.&nbsp; 

Police and Rice County deputies chased Wicks to a rural home where a 2-hour standoff began.&nbsp; Wicks had been living at that home. The homeowner was not there and no one else was inside. 

Wicks eventually left the home peacefully. Officers arrested and booked him into the Rice County Jail. Officials are still working to determine charges, according to Evans.&nbsp; There were no injuries. Sterling police and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the investigation, according to&nbsp; Evans.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644838855940.png" alt="Wicks has previous convictions for burglary, theft, drugs and aggravated failure to appear, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.- photo Rice County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Wicks has previous convictions for burglary, theft, drugs and aggravated failure to appear, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.- photo Rice County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>RICE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend chase in Rice County.&nbsp;Just after 4:30p.m. Saturday, police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the city of Lyons, according to Sheriff Bryant Evans. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Bradley Wicks, wanted on multiple warrants, fled in his car.&nbsp; Police and Rice County deputies chased Wicks to a rural home where a 2-hour standoff began.&nbsp; Wicks had been living at that home. The homeowner was not there and no one else was inside. Wicks eventually left the home peacefully. Officers arrested and booked him into the Rice County Jail. Officials are still working to determine charges, according to Evans.&nbsp; There were no injuries. Sterling police and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the investigation, according to&nbsp; Evans.

Sheriff: Kansas felon jailed after chase, 2-hour standoff

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Law enforcement authorities arrested a Salina man Sunday after his pickup left the interstate, struck a fence and started a grass fire northeast of Salina.

Just after 3 a.m., emergency personnel were sent just east of Niles Road on eastbound Interstate 70 for the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.

When they arrived, they found a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup up against the fence that runs along the interstate.. Both the pickup and nearby grass were burning.

The driver, identified as Aaron Powers, 24, of Salina, was eastbound in the pickup when he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled off the highway. Powers sustained only minor injuries and refused treatment.

An estimate $500 in damage was done to the fence and the grass, Soldan said. The fire burned approximately 50 acres of grassland before it was extinguished by rural fire department personnel. 

Powers was arrested on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and Not wearing a seatbelt.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644857056701.jpeg" alt="A grass fire caused by the crash backlights the scene of the single-vehicle wreck along Interstate 70 early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>A grass fire caused by the crash backlights the scene of the single-vehicle wreck along Interstate 70 early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostLaw enforcement authorities arrested a Salina man Sunday after his pickup left the interstate, struck a fence and started a grass fire northeast of Salina.Just after 3 a.m., emergency personnel were sent just east of Niles Road on eastbound Interstate 70 for the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.When they arrived, they found a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup up against the fence that runs along the interstate.. Both the pickup and nearby grass were burning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644763005553.jpeg" alt="Aaron Powers-photo&nbsp;Saline County" />
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 </figure>The driver, identified as Aaron Powers, 24, of Salina, was eastbound in the pickup when he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled off the highway. Powers sustained only minor injuries and refused treatment.An estimate $500 in damage was done to the fence and the grass, Soldan said. The fire burned approximately 50 acres of grassland before it was extinguished by rural fire department personnel. Powers was arrested on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and Not wearing a seatbelt.

50 acres of grass burned after reported I-70 DUI crash

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities searching for a meth distribution point in Great Bend have made three arrests.

Just after 3:30 p.m. Friday,&nbsp; sheriff's detectives and deputies executed a search warrant at 5210 10th Street, Apt. 9 in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.&nbsp;

When the occupants of the apartment failed to answer the door, the Sheriff’s Office forced entry. Deputies located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the location.

They arrested 51-year-old Kenneth Reed of Great Bend on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and no drug tax stamp. Reed is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

Misty Bryant, age 42 of Hoisington, and Michael Hurd age 44, of Great Bend, were also arrested. Both Bryant on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine. They are both being held on a $10,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644858103513.jpeg" alt="Photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities searching for a meth distribution point in Great Bend have made three arrests.Just after 3:30 p.m. Friday,&nbsp; sheriff's detectives and deputies executed a search warrant at 5210 10th Street, Apt. 9 in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644858124560.jpeg" alt="Kenneth Reed-photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>When the occupants of the apartment failed to answer the door, the Sheriff’s Office forced entry. Deputies located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the location.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644858138992.jpeg" alt="Misty Bryant-photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>They arrested 51-year-old Kenneth Reed of Great Bend on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and no drug tax stamp. Reed is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644858153313.jpeg" alt="Michael Hurd" />
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 </figure>Misty Bryant, age 42 of Hoisington, and Michael Hurd age 44, of Great Bend, were also arrested. Both Bryant on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine. They are both being held on a $10,000 bond.

Deputies force entry into Kan. apartment during drug investigation

MANHATTAN—Law&nbsp; enforcement authorities are investigating a gun fight in rural Riley County.

Just after 3:30p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the report of gunshots in the 3300 block of Valleydale Drive outside Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

When officers arrived on scene, they found indications of gunshots exchanged between 36- and 37-year-old males during an isolated incident. Neither party involved was present when officers arrived.

There is no perceived threat to the public regarding this incident.&nbsp;The&nbsp;investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been at this time.

Anyone with information can contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN—Law&nbsp; enforcement authorities are investigating a gun fight in rural Riley County.Just after 3:30p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the report of gunshots in the 3300 block of Valleydale Drive outside Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.When officers arrived on scene, they found indications of gunshots exchanged between 36- and 37-year-old males during an isolated incident. Neither party involved was present when officers arrived.There is no perceived threat to the public regarding this incident.&nbsp;The&nbsp;investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been at this time.Anyone with information can contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD investigating gun fight just outside Manhattan

KANSAS CITY– A registered sex offender was identified in two separate investigations and pleaded guilty in federal court this week to sending obscene materials to minors, according to the United State's Attorney.

Brent Deadmon, 45, Raytown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of transferring obscene material to a minor. Deadmon, a registered sex offender, has prior felony convictions for statutory sodomy and statutory rape, and prior misdemeanor convictions for sexual misconduct and furnishing child pornography to a minor.

By pleading guilty, Deadmon admitted that he sent obscene material – including pornographic images of himself – to two covert employees of the FBI, whom he believed were under the age of 16, who were involved in two separate and unrelated investigations.

Between March 8 and 29, Deadmon engaged in sexually explicit conversation on the FASTMEET application with a person he believed to be 14 years old, but who was actually an online covert employee in the FBI’s Chicago division. During those conversations, Deadmon expressed his desire in graphic terms to meet in person and have sexual contact. Deadmon provided his cell phone number and they communicated by texting from March 29 to May 1, 2021. Deadmon sent multiple pornographic images and videos of himself and others.

In a second, unrelated, investigation, Deadmon sent several pornographic images of himself and others and at least one video via the Meet24 application to a person he believed to be 15 years old, but who was actually an online covert employee in the FBI’s St. Louis division. In those conversations, from April 17 to June 7, 2021, Deadmon expressed an interest in meeting in person and offered to pay $500 to have sex with the purported 15-year-old and her 10-year-old sister.

On June 23, 2021, law enforcement officers located and arrested Deadmon. Officers found images of child sexual abuse on his cell phone.

Under the terms of today’s plea agreement, the government and Deadmon mutually agree that the statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole is appropriate. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644412180402.png" alt="Deadmon photo Sex Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Deadmon photo Sex Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– A registered sex offender was identified in two separate investigations and pleaded guilty in federal court this week to sending obscene materials to minors, according to the United State's Attorney.Brent Deadmon, 45, Raytown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of transferring obscene material to a minor. Deadmon, a registered sex offender, has prior felony convictions for statutory sodomy and statutory rape, and prior misdemeanor convictions for sexual misconduct and furnishing child pornography to a minor.By pleading guilty, Deadmon admitted that he sent obscene material – including pornographic images of himself – to two covert employees of the FBI, whom he believed were under the age of 16, who were involved in two separate and unrelated investigations.Between March 8 and 29, Deadmon engaged in sexually explicit conversation on the FASTMEET application with a person he believed to be 14 years old, but who was actually an online covert employee in the FBI’s Chicago division. During those conversations, Deadmon expressed his desire in graphic terms to meet in person and have sexual contact. Deadmon provided his cell phone number and they communicated by texting from March 29 to May 1, 2021. Deadmon sent multiple pornographic images and videos of himself and others.In a second, unrelated, investigation, Deadmon sent several pornographic images of himself and others and at least one video via the Meet24 application to a person he believed to be 15 years old, but who was actually an online covert employee in the FBI’s St. Louis division. In those conversations, from April 17 to June 7, 2021, Deadmon expressed an interest in meeting in person and offered to pay $500 to have sex with the purported 15-year-old and her 10-year-old sister.On June 23, 2021, law enforcement officers located and arrested Deadmon. Officers found images of child sexual abuse on his cell phone.Under the terms of today’s plea agreement, the government and Deadmon mutually agree that the statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole is appropriate. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

KC-area sex offender admits sending obscene material to minors

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

Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, a law enforcement officer with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck near SW 29th Street and South Kansas Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, a K9 Unit located illegal narcotics and both occupants had warrants for their arrests.

The driver, Steven E. Gaddis, 40, of Topeka, had two outstanding warrants for his arrest and a revoked driver’s license. Gaddis was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for his two warrants and on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

The passenger was identified as Ashlee A. Tosh, 32,&nbsp; of Topeka after giving a false name and date of birth. Tosh was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for her Topeka bench warrants and booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, identity theft and interference with law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644525727717.png" alt="Gaddis-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Gaddis-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a traffic stop.Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, a law enforcement officer with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck near SW 29th Street and South Kansas Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, a K9 Unit located illegal narcotics and both occupants had warrants for their arrests.The driver, Steven E. Gaddis, 40, of Topeka, had two outstanding warrants for his arrest and a revoked driver’s license. Gaddis was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for his two warrants and on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.The passenger was identified as Ashlee A. Tosh, 32,&nbsp; of Topeka after giving a false name and date of birth. Tosh was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for her Topeka bench warrants and booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, identity theft and interference with law enforcement.

Kan. woman jailed after giving fake name during traffic stop

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug distribution allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, sheriff's detectives were conducting surveillance in an attempt to locate a wanted individual in the City of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Detectives were able to locate the suspect in a vehicle. A felony traffic stop was conducted in downtown Great Bend near Lakin at Main Street at which point the suspect identified as 33-year-old&nbsp; Aaron Taylor of Great Bend, was placed under arrest.

During the course of the incident, detectives located substantial amount of methamphetamine and evidence of drug distribution. Taylor was wanted on multiple warrants from Barton and Stafford counties as well as the new charges for the methamphetamine located in the vehicle.

He was booked on requested charges of parole violation, aid and abet in an aggravated battery, aggravated criminal sodomy, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated endangerment of a child. Taylor is being held without bond on the parole violation. The remaining charges have a bond set at $500,000.

The second individual in the vehicle identified as 27-year-old Calie Lundquist of Great Bend, was also arrested and booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and aggravated child endangerment. Lundquist is being held on a $50,000 bond. A&nbsp;small child that was also in the vehicle was taken into protective custody.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644597443771.jpeg" alt="Taylor photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Taylor photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug distribution allegations after a traffic stop.Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, sheriff's detectives were conducting surveillance in an attempt to locate a wanted individual in the City of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.Detectives were able to locate the suspect in a vehicle. A felony traffic stop was conducted in downtown Great Bend near Lakin at Main Street at which point the suspect identified as 33-year-old&nbsp; Aaron Taylor of Great Bend, was placed under arrest.During the course of the incident, detectives located substantial amount of methamphetamine and evidence of drug distribution. Taylor was wanted on multiple warrants from Barton and Stafford counties as well as the new charges for the methamphetamine located in the vehicle.He was booked on requested charges of parole violation, aid and abet in an aggravated battery, aggravated criminal sodomy, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated endangerment of a child. Taylor is being held without bond on the parole violation. The remaining charges have a bond set at $500,000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644597460475.jpeg" alt="Lundquist -photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>The second individual in the vehicle identified as 27-year-old Calie Lundquist of Great Bend, was also arrested and booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and aggravated child endangerment. Lundquist is being held on a $50,000 bond. A&nbsp;small child that was also in the vehicle was taken into protective custody.

Kan. couple with child in car accused of meth distribution

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon charged in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona is facing a preliminary hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181">Keshawn Dawson, 23 of Wichita, </a>was charged with 1st degree intentional murder, 1st degree murder in the commission of a felony, six counts of aggravated battery, and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634817510235.png" alt="Dawson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dawson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon charged in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona is facing a preliminary hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181">Keshawn Dawson, 23 of Wichita, </a>was charged with 1st degree intentional murder, 1st degree murder in the commission of a felony, six counts of aggravated battery, and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Dawson is also charged in two separate cases for criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon for an incident on June 15, and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia for use involving an arrest in January, according to the district attorney.On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on bond of five-million dollars for a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave.&nbsp; Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

Suspect in Kansas mass shooting faces preliminary hearing

By JAMES BELL 
Hays Post

Following criminal mediation, a Victoria resident was found
guilty Friday of charges including rape, stemming from an incident in a Hays
park in December 2019.

Cody
Schultz was first arrested on December 20, following the report of a sexual assault
of a 14-year-old victim in Massey Park in Hays on Dec. 16.

That arrest
would then lead Hays police to identify him as a suspect in an earlier sexual assault
case, dating to March 2014, involving a different 14-year-old.

Now Schultz faces life in prison after being found guilty
during a bench trial that began immediately after the conclusion of criminal
mediation.

Bruce Gatterman, 24th Judicial District judge in Pawnee
County, served as mediator.

“Through that process, we reached a mediated agreement,”
said Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson. “The essentials of that
agreement were that we would proceed on both cases, that day, to a bench trial
on stipulated facts.”

During a bench trial, facts are presented directly to a
judge, who then issues a ruling.

Chief Judge of the 23rd Judicial District Glen Braun presided
over the trial, finding Schultz guilty on all charges, including rape, aggravated
indecent liberties with a child and electronic solicitation of a child.

Going through the mediation process and bench trial created a
quicker — and less painful — outcome, Anderson said.

“From my perspective, it was a chance to clear those cases
in an efficient manner without needing to put the victims through the stress and
time of two jury trials,” he said. “It also avoids the time and costs that
would have come with trying these two cases, which puts a substantial burden on
the court and on the citizens called for jury duty. “

But the deal also limited sentencing options, Anderson said.

“In essence, the defendant agreed to waive his right to a
jury trial and waive his ability to challenge the evidence,” he said. “In
consideration for this, I am now bound at sentencing to request that the
sentences for non-primary offenses run concurrent to the primary offense.”

But even with the concurrent sentencing, Schultz could serve the
rest of his life behind bars.

“The primary offense has a statutory punishment of (a) life
sentence without the possibility of parole for 25 years,” Anderson said. “So,
in other words, I’ve given up the ability to ask for years tacked on to the
back end of a life sentence.”

Sentencing is expected to be scheduled within the next 60
days.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577132104050.png" alt="Cody Schultz" />
 <figcaption>Cody Schultz</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL 
Hays PostFollowing criminal mediation, a Victoria resident was found
guilty Friday of charges including rape, stemming from an incident in a Hays
park in December 2019.Cody
Schultz was first arrested on December 20, following the report of a sexual assault
of a 14-year-old victim in Massey Park in Hays on Dec. 16.That arrest
would then lead Hays police to identify him as a suspect in an earlier sexual assault
case, dating to March 2014, involving a different 14-year-old.Now Schultz faces life in prison after being found guilty
during a bench trial that began immediately after the conclusion of criminal
mediation.Bruce Gatterman, 24th Judicial District judge in Pawnee
County, served as mediator.“Through that process, we reached a mediated agreement,”
said Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson. “The essentials of that
agreement were that we would proceed on both cases, that day, to a bench trial
on stipulated facts.”During a bench trial, facts are presented directly to a
judge, who then issues a ruling.Chief Judge of the 23rd Judicial District Glen Braun presided
over the trial, finding Schultz guilty on all charges, including rape, aggravated
indecent liberties with a child and electronic solicitation of a child.Going through the mediation process and bench trial created a
quicker — and less painful — outcome, Anderson said.“From my perspective, it was a chance to clear those cases
in an efficient manner without needing to put the victims through the stress and
time of two jury trials,” he said. “It also avoids the time and costs that
would have come with trying these two cases, which puts a substantial burden on
the court and on the citizens called for jury duty. “But the deal also limited sentencing options, Anderson said.“In essence, the defendant agreed to waive his right to a
jury trial and waive his ability to challenge the evidence,” he said. “In
consideration for this, I am now bound at sentencing to request that the
sentences for non-primary offenses run concurrent to the primary offense.”But even with the concurrent sentencing, Schultz could serve the
rest of his life behind bars.“The primary offense has a statutory punishment of (a) life
sentence without the possibility of parole for 25 years,” Anderson said. “So,
in other words, I’ve given up the ability to ask for years tacked on to the
back end of a life sentence.”Sentencing is expected to be scheduled within the next 60
days.

Man faces life in prison for rape in western Kansas park

THOMAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the case of a 4-year-old Kentucky girl who has been missing for over a year have two suspects in custody, according to the Shelby County Sheriff.

Last week, extended family members contacted law enforcement in Shelby County with concerns that <a href="https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&amp;prId=1173">Serenity is in danger</a>, according to the sheriff's office.

On Sunday, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested 26-year-old Dakota Hill and 21-year-old Catherine McKinney, the girl's mother, according to the Shelby Co. Sheriffs office.

The couple are being held in Thomas County on requested charges of Custodial Interference.&nbsp; Authorities are working to transport them from Kansas to Kentucky.

The Kentucky Attorney General's&nbsp;<a href="https://ag.ky.gov/about/Office-Divisions/OVA/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Special Victims Unit</a>&nbsp;is partnering with the Shelby and Bullitt County Sheriff's Departments, Kentucky State Police, and the U.S. Secret Service to investigate the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644455781698.png" alt="Hill-photo Thomas Co." />
 <figcaption>Hill-photo Thomas Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>THOMAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the case of a 4-year-old Kentucky girl who has been missing for over a year have two suspects in custody, according to the Shelby County Sheriff.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We continue to ask for the public’s help to locate Serenity McKinney. If you have any information, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 1-502-633-2323. <a href="https://t.co/AbSdzNeCEe">pic.twitter.com/AbSdzNeCEe</a>&mdash; Attorney General Daniel Cameron (@kyoag) <a href="https://twitter.com/kyoag/status/1491414849024593920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Last week, extended family members contacted law enforcement in Shelby County with concerns that <a href="https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&amp;prId=1173">Serenity is in danger</a>, according to the sheriff's office.On Sunday, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested 26-year-old Dakota Hill and 21-year-old Catherine McKinney, the girl's mother, according to the Shelby Co. Sheriffs office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644455891096.png" alt="McKinney-photo Thomas Co." />
 <figcaption>McKinney-photo Thomas Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The couple are being held in Thomas County on requested charges of Custodial Interference.&nbsp; Authorities are working to transport them from Kansas to Kentucky.The Kentucky Attorney General's&nbsp;<a href="https://ag.ky.gov/about/Office-Divisions/OVA/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Special Victims Unit</a>&nbsp;is partnering with the Shelby and Bullitt County Sheriff's Departments, Kentucky State Police, and the U.S. Secret Service to investigate the case.

Mother, boyfriend of missing 4-year-old arrested in Kansas

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an alleged altercation with police.

Just after 10p.m Sunday, police&nbsp;responded to the area of River Road and Commercial Street in Atchison to check on a suspicious person, according to police chief Mike Wilson.

At the scene, officers located 44-year-old Jason Seager who was wanted on District Court warrants for failure to appear in court. He threatened officers with a big stick and then fled on foot, according to Wilson.

Officers later apprehended him near 4th and Commercial and subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Seager is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and interference with law enforcement.

In July, police arrested Seager after he threatened a man with a baseball bat&nbsp;outside an apartment complex in the 300 block Santa Fe in Atchison.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644247927502.png" alt="Seager-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Seager-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an alleged altercation with police.Just after 10p.m Sunday, police&nbsp;responded to the area of River Road and Commercial Street in Atchison to check on a suspicious person, according to police chief Mike Wilson.At the scene, officers located 44-year-old Jason Seager who was wanted on District Court warrants for failure to appear in court. He threatened officers with a big stick and then fled on foot, according to Wilson.Officers later apprehended him near 4th and Commercial and subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.Seager is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and interference with law enforcement.In July, police arrested Seager after he threatened a man with a baseball bat&nbsp;outside an apartment complex in the 300 block Santa Fe in Atchison.

Police Chief: Kan. man threatened officers with large stick

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the suspect who died as 38-year-old&nbsp;Jason D. Ickler, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, uniformed deputies of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office went to a hotel in the 1200 block of SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka in an attempt to locate and arrest a Ickler on charges of felony fleeing or attempting to elude police, interference with law enforcement and reckless driving in connection with an incident that occurred in Topeka on&nbsp; February 4.

When deputies located Ickler's hotel room, he jumped from a window and entered a vehicle in the hotel parking lot. A deputy then located Ickler in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. When the deputy approached the vehicle, the suspect engaged the vehicle and accelerated towards the deputy. The deputy then discharged his duty weapon while trying to avoid being struck by the vehicle. Ickler was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. 

Officers seized suspected methamphetamine and unlawful drug paraphernalia from the scene.&nbsp;Investigators have confirmed that Ickler was also being sought on multiple outstanding warrants including Barton County, Kansas&nbsp; warrants for crimes of possession of stolen property, burglary, possession of narcotic drug, interference with law enforcement and fleeing or attempting to elude police, Johnson County, Kansas warrants for crimes of identity theft, forgery, tampering with electronic monitoring equipment and fleeing or attempting to elude police and Sedgwick County, Kansas warrants for crimes of possession of narcotic drug, fleeing or attempting to elude police and driving while being a habitual violator.

Ickler had previous convictions for theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

The Northeast Kansas Sheriff’s Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team is investigating the officer shooting. Once the investigation is completed, the findings will then be forwarded to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office for review

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

The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. Sunday, as deputies were in the 1200 block of SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka attempting to make a felony arrest of a suspect involved in a vehicle pursuit that occurred in Shawnee County on Friday, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp; 

One male subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Northeast Kansas Sheriffs’ Officer-Involved Critical Incident Response Team is in charge of the investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644273967421.png" alt="Ickler had previous convictions for theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Johnson Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Ickler had previous convictions for theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Johnson Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting have identified the suspect who died as 38-year-old&nbsp;Jason D. Ickler, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644160820448.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of Sunday's fatal officer-involved shooting-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of Sunday's fatal officer-involved shooting-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, uniformed deputies of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office went to a hotel in the 1200 block of SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka in an attempt to locate and arrest a Ickler on charges of felony fleeing or attempting to elude police, interference with law enforcement and reckless driving in connection with an incident that occurred in Topeka on&nbsp; February 4.When deputies located Ickler's hotel room, he jumped from a window and entered a vehicle in the hotel parking lot. A deputy then located Ickler in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. When the deputy approached the vehicle, the suspect engaged the vehicle and accelerated towards the deputy. The deputy then discharged his duty weapon while trying to avoid being struck by the vehicle. Ickler was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Officers seized suspected methamphetamine and unlawful drug paraphernalia from the scene.&nbsp;Investigators have confirmed that Ickler was also being sought on multiple outstanding warrants including Barton County, Kansas&nbsp; warrants for crimes of possession of stolen property, burglary, possession of narcotic drug, interference with law enforcement and fleeing or attempting to elude police, Johnson County, Kansas warrants for crimes of identity theft, forgery, tampering with electronic monitoring equipment and fleeing or attempting to elude police and Sedgwick County, Kansas warrants for crimes of possession of narcotic drug, fleeing or attempting to elude police and driving while being a habitual violator.Ickler had previous convictions for theft, obstruction, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of CorrectionsThe Northeast Kansas Sheriff’s Officer-Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team is investigating the officer shooting. Once the investigation is completed, the findings will then be forwarded to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office for review-----SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting.The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. Sunday, as deputies were in the 1200 block of SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka attempting to make a felony arrest of a suspect involved in a vehicle pursuit that occurred in Shawnee County on Friday, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp; One male subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.The Northeast Kansas Sheriffs’ Officer-Involved Critical Incident Response Team is in charge of the investigation.

Kan. felon jumped from hotel window before fatal officer shooting

GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

Just after 11:30p.m. Sunday, Geary County sheriff’s deputies booked a suspect identified as Jeremiah Tyrell Ballance, 24, of Jacksonville, North Carolina. into the Geary County Detention Center, according to online jail records.

Ballance is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child; aggravated indecent solicitation of a child; and aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim.

He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644254905584.png" alt="Ballance-photo Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Ballance-photo Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.Just after 11:30p.m. Sunday, Geary County sheriff’s deputies booked a suspect identified as Jeremiah Tyrell Ballance, 24, of Jacksonville, North Carolina. into the Geary County Detention Center, according to online jail records.Ballance is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child; aggravated indecent solicitation of a child; and aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim.He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Authorities arrest suspect for alleged child sex crimes

DERBY, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man and woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide in the Wichita suburb of Derby. 

The Wichita Eagle reports that 19-year-old Haley Powell, of Wichita, died after being shot Friday afternoon outside the Trails at Derby Apartments. 

Police called to the scene found Powell with gunshot wounds and rushed her to a hospital, where she died. 

Police said witnesses told officers that 21-year-old Tiryn Young had shot Powell. Police later spotted Young at the Derby Golf &amp; Country Club about a mile north of the apartments, but say he shot himself in the head as officers ran to arrest him.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644246036277.png" alt="The apartment complex 1300 block of East Meadowlark in Derby-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>The apartment complex 1300 block of East Meadowlark in Derby-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>DERBY, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man and woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide in the Wichita suburb of Derby. The Wichita Eagle reports that 19-year-old Haley Powell, of Wichita, died after being shot Friday afternoon outside the Trails at Derby Apartments. Police called to the scene found Powell with gunshot wounds and rushed her to a hospital, where she died. Police said witnesses told officers that 21-year-old Tiryn Young had shot Powell. Police later spotted Young at the Derby Golf &amp; Country Club about a mile north of the apartments, but say he shot himself in the head as officers ran to arrest him.

Police ID Kan. woman who died in case of domestic violence 

KANSAS CITY– A Kansas man and three other defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a conspiracy that converted large amounts of liquid methamphetamine into crystal methamphetamine at a rented house within 1,000 feet of George Melcher Elementary School in Kansas City, according to the United State's Attorney.

Jose Vieyra-Lopez, 37, a citizen of Mexico; Magan Eubanks, 40, of Kansas City, Mo., and Victor Suarez-Gallardo, 33, of Kansas, each pleaded guilty in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday, Feb. 3. Vieyra-Lopez and Suarez-Gallardo each pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school from Jan. 1, 2014, to May 18, 2018. Eubanks pleaded guilty to participating in the conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Co-defendant Ruben Ortiz-Vieyra, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., a lawful permanent resident of the United States from Mexico, pleaded guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy within 1,000 feet of a school on Jan. 12, 2022.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Vieyra-Lopez, Suarez-Gallardo, and Ortiz-Vieyra each pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school. Suarez-Gallardo, Ortiz-Vieyra, and Eubanks each also pleaded guilty to one count of possessing or using firearms with drug trafficking. Ortiz-Vieyra also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess or use firearms with drug trafficking.

According to their plea agreements, Ortiz-Vieyra supplied methamphetamine to Eubanks. Vieyra-Lopez was the drug runner for Ortiz-Vieyra.

On April 26, 2018, a confidential informant purchased one-half pound of methamphetamine from Eubanks for $3,000 in a transaction that involved Ortiz-Vieyra. On May 2, 2018, the confidential informant purchased one pound of methamphetamine from Eubanks for $5,000. Ortiz-Vieyra was also involved in the transaction. On May 8, 2018, the confidential informant purchased one-half pound of methamphetamine. Ortiz-Vieyra and Vieyra-Lopez were involved in the transaction.

On May 15, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Eubanks’s residence. Officers seized methamphetamine, marijuana, a Ruger .380-caliber pistol, a box of ammunition, a counterfeit $100 bill, and drug paraphernalia.

On May 17, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a Kansas City, Mo., residence controlled by Ortiz-Vieyra and Suarez-Gallardo. There were no furniture or other items inside the residence to make it appear occupied. Instead, officers found a black cooking stand that had a pan sitting on top that contained liquid methamphetamine. The residence is approximately 484 feet from George Melcher Elementary School.

Ortiz-Vieyra admitted that he rented houses where he converted liquid methamphetamine into a crystallized form of methamphetamine for sale, including approximately five pounds of methamphetamine approximately one week before his arrest on May 17, 2018. Ortiz-Vieyra admitted that he sold methamphetamine to Eubanks and others. The next day Suarez-Gallardo, who had also been observed at the residence where methamphetamine was being converted, was arrested. Officers found acetone and a Berretta .45-caliber firearm at his residence. Suarez-Gallardo identified Ortiz-Vieyra as the conversion cook. Suarez-Gallardo admitted that he had distributed 10 to 15 pounds of methamphetamine from the conversion lab.

Under the terms of their plea agreements, the defendants must forfeit to the government $1,080,000, which was received for the unlawful distribution of methamphetamine, based on a sale price of $600 per ounce and the distribution of 1,800 ounces (112.5 pounds) of methamphetamine.

Under federal statutes, each of the defendants is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencings of the defendants will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY– A Kansas man and three other defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a conspiracy that converted large amounts of liquid methamphetamine into crystal methamphetamine at a rented house within 1,000 feet of George Melcher Elementary School in Kansas City, according to the United State's Attorney.Jose Vieyra-Lopez, 37, a citizen of Mexico; Magan Eubanks, 40, of Kansas City, Mo., and Victor Suarez-Gallardo, 33, of Kansas, each pleaded guilty in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday, Feb. 3. Vieyra-Lopez and Suarez-Gallardo each pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school from Jan. 1, 2014, to May 18, 2018. Eubanks pleaded guilty to participating in the conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Co-defendant Ruben Ortiz-Vieyra, 42, of Kansas City, Mo., a lawful permanent resident of the United States from Mexico, pleaded guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy within 1,000 feet of a school on Jan. 12, 2022.In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Vieyra-Lopez, Suarez-Gallardo, and Ortiz-Vieyra each pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school. Suarez-Gallardo, Ortiz-Vieyra, and Eubanks each also pleaded guilty to one count of possessing or using firearms with drug trafficking. Ortiz-Vieyra also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess or use firearms with drug trafficking.According to their plea agreements, Ortiz-Vieyra supplied methamphetamine to Eubanks. Vieyra-Lopez was the drug runner for Ortiz-Vieyra.On April 26, 2018, a confidential informant purchased one-half pound of methamphetamine from Eubanks for $3,000 in a transaction that involved Ortiz-Vieyra. On May 2, 2018, the confidential informant purchased one pound of methamphetamine from Eubanks for $5,000. Ortiz-Vieyra was also involved in the transaction. On May 8, 2018, the confidential informant purchased one-half pound of methamphetamine. Ortiz-Vieyra and Vieyra-Lopez were involved in the transaction.On May 15, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Eubanks’s residence. Officers seized methamphetamine, marijuana, a Ruger .380-caliber pistol, a box of ammunition, a counterfeit $100 bill, and drug paraphernalia.On May 17, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a Kansas City, Mo., residence controlled by Ortiz-Vieyra and Suarez-Gallardo. There were no furniture or other items inside the residence to make it appear occupied. Instead, officers found a black cooking stand that had a pan sitting on top that contained liquid methamphetamine. The residence is approximately 484 feet from George Melcher Elementary School.Ortiz-Vieyra admitted that he rented houses where he converted liquid methamphetamine into a crystallized form of methamphetamine for sale, including approximately five pounds of methamphetamine approximately one week before his arrest on May 17, 2018. Ortiz-Vieyra admitted that he sold methamphetamine to Eubanks and others. The next day Suarez-Gallardo, who had also been observed at the residence where methamphetamine was being converted, was arrested. Officers found acetone and a Berretta .45-caliber firearm at his residence. Suarez-Gallardo identified Ortiz-Vieyra as the conversion cook. Suarez-Gallardo admitted that he had distributed 10 to 15 pounds of methamphetamine from the conversion lab.Under the terms of their plea agreements, the defendants must forfeit to the government $1,080,000, which was received for the unlawful distribution of methamphetamine, based on a sale price of $600 per ounce and the distribution of 1,800 ounces (112.5 pounds) of methamphetamine.Under federal statutes, each of the defendants is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencings of the defendants will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.