MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged domestic battery involving a child in Manhattan.

Just after 8p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated endangering a child and aggravated domestic battery, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 28-year-old woman reported a 28-year-old male suspect strangled and struck her while holding a baby and also damaged an Apple Macbook Air computer. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,050. 

Police arrested Brandon Lee Gibson, 28, of Junction City on requested charges of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and aggravated endangering a child. Gibson is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $10,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596118477322.png" alt="Brandon Gibson-from an earlier arrest in Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Brandon Gibson-from an earlier arrest in Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged domestic battery involving a child in Manhattan.Just after 8p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated endangering a child and aggravated domestic battery, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A 28-year-old woman reported a 28-year-old male suspect strangled and struck her while holding a baby and also damaged an Apple Macbook Air computer. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,050. Police arrested Brandon Lee Gibson, 28, of Junction City on requested charges of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and aggravated endangering a child. Gibson is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $10,000.

RCPD: Man battered woman while she held baby

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo —All three escapees are in custody, according to the McDonald County. Authorities found them in&nbsp; in Noel, Missouri and there were no injuries during the arrest.

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo.— Authorities continue searching for three men who escaped from a jail in southwest Missouri after allegedly attacking an officer, according to the McDonald County Sheriff's Department in Pineville, Missouri.

&nbsp;David Molina, 49; Carmelo Miguel Burgos, 27; and Shun’tavion Ladarrias Thomas, 23; escaped from the jail around 5 p.m. Saturday. Pineville is about 190 miles south of Kansas City.

All three men had been jailed on suspicion of violent crimes, and the sheriff's office said all three of them should be considered armed and dangerous.

“Do not attempt to apprehend,” Capt. Chris Allison wrote in a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page.

Authorities continued to search for the suspects early Monday and officials urged people in the area to lock their homes and vehicles.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627294451828.png" alt="Shun’tavion Ladarrias Thomas 23 year old Black male last seen wearing white pants and white shirt." />
 <figcaption>Shun’tavion Ladarrias Thomas 23 year old Black male last seen wearing white pants and white shirt.</figcaption>
 </figure>MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo —All three escapees are in custody, according to the McDonald County. Authorities found them in&nbsp; in Noel, Missouri and there were no injuries during the arrest.------------MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo.— Authorities continue searching for three men who escaped from a jail in southwest Missouri after allegedly attacking an officer, according to the McDonald County Sheriff's Department in Pineville, Missouri.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627294480232.png" alt="David Molina 49 year old Hispanic male last seen wearing orange &amp; white stripe pants and white shirt." />
 <figcaption>David Molina 49 year old Hispanic male last seen wearing orange &amp; white stripe pants and white shirt.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;David Molina, 49; Carmelo Miguel Burgos, 27; and Shun’tavion Ladarrias Thomas, 23; escaped from the jail around 5 p.m. Saturday. Pineville is about 190 miles south of Kansas City.All three men had been jailed on suspicion of violent crimes, and the sheriff's office said all three of them should be considered armed and dangerous.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627294532289.png" alt="Carmelo Miguel Burgos 27 year old Hispanic male last seen wearing orange &amp; white stripe pants and no shirt." />
 <figcaption>Carmelo Miguel Burgos 27 year old Hispanic male last seen wearing orange &amp; white stripe pants and no shirt.</figcaption>
 </figure>“Do not attempt to apprehend,” Capt. Chris Allison wrote in a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page.Authorities continued to search for the suspects early Monday and officials urged people in the area to lock their homes and vehicles.

Sheriff: Inmates who escaped from jail south of KC in custody

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in a New Year's Day homicide made a court appearance on July 22.

Isabel Martin was charged with four counts of recruiting criminal street gang membership and is also charged with one count of aggravated robbery.

Investigators said the homicide victim 21-year-old&nbsp; Gabriel Campos-Torres found on a downtown street on New Year’s Day was not shot, but bludgeoned to death in a possible gang initiation.

New arrest documents filed by police said a medical examiner found no evidence that Campos-Torres had been shot. Instead, his death was ruled the result of blunt force injuries to the torso.

Police had issued public statements that Campos-Torres had been shot. But officials now say what appeared to have been a gunshot wound on the left side of his mouth was a cut that had torn through his cheek. Campos-Torres also suffered a “severe laceration of the liver” and significant internal bleeding.

Three people have been charged in Campos-Torres’ death including 19-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065752">Noah Martin,</a> his 21-year-old sister Isabel Martin and another teenager.&nbsp;

 Police say they followed a trail of blood from where Campos-Torres was found to a house with known gang ties. Investigators say Campos-Torres’ blood was found inside the home, as was his cellphone.

Police said they also have surveillance video and social media message between the Campos-Torres and at least one person arrested.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1617135091618.png" alt="Isabel Martin, 21 of Wichita, was charged with recruiting criminal street gang membership in connection with the homicide." />
 <figcaption>Isabel Martin, 21 of Wichita, was charged with recruiting criminal street gang membership in connection with the homicide.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in a New Year's Day homicide made a court appearance on July 22.Isabel Martin was charged with four counts of recruiting criminal street gang membership and is also charged with one count of aggravated robbery.Investigators said the homicide victim 21-year-old&nbsp; Gabriel Campos-Torres found on a downtown street on New Year’s Day was not shot, but bludgeoned to death in a possible gang initiation.New arrest documents filed by police said a medical examiner found no evidence that Campos-Torres had been shot. Instead, his death was ruled the result of blunt force injuries to the torso.Police had issued public statements that Campos-Torres had been shot. But officials now say what appeared to have been a gunshot wound on the left side of his mouth was a cut that had torn through his cheek. Campos-Torres also suffered a “severe laceration of the liver” and significant internal bleeding.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1609538313369.png" alt="Noah Martin-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Noah Martin-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Three people have been charged in Campos-Torres’ death including 19-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065752">Noah Martin,</a> his 21-year-old sister Isabel Martin and another teenager.&nbsp; Police say they followed a trail of blood from where Campos-Torres was found to a house with known gang ties. Investigators say Campos-Torres’ blood was found inside the home, as was his cellphone.Police said they also have surveillance video and social media message between the Campos-Torres and at least one person arrested.

Kansas woman charged in New Year's Day beating death

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have made an arrest.

Just after 9:00 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the 700 block of NE Twiss Avenue in Topeka on a report of a stabbing, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response.

While additional officers were responding to the scene, witnesses described the suspect vehicle. Police located a vehicle matching the description, stopped it and arrested 35-year-old Bobby L. Cott, without incident.

&nbsp;Cox was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated battery. The suspect and victim are known to one another, according to police.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627332582316.png" alt="Cott photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cott photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have made an arrest.Just after 9:00 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the 700 block of NE Twiss Avenue in Topeka on a report of a stabbing, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response.While additional officers were responding to the scene, witnesses described the suspect vehicle. Police located a vehicle matching the description, stopped it and arrested 35-year-old Bobby L. Cott, without incident.&nbsp;Cox was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated battery. The suspect and victim are known to one another, according to police.

Police: Kansas man jailed for alleged knife attack

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 County" />
 <figcaption>Wingfield-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>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.

Kan. teacher jailed after text message investigation

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal July 17 gunfight at a Kansas home have arrested a second suspect identified as 20-year-old Tyler Kelly of Wichita.

Just before 10p.m. Saturday, July 17, police responded to a burglary in progress call at a home in the 2600 block of North Piatt in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

 Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital, where he died.

While investigating the scene, a 16-year-old male suspect and Kelly arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds.&nbsp; 

The 16-year-old was treated, released, and booked into jail. Kelly was released from hospital Friday after treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Davidson. 

Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20071701">booked him Friday afternoon </a>on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

The investigation revealed Kelly and the teen suspect and the victim are known to each other.&nbsp; The suspects arrived at the victim’s home, a disturbance ensued, and multiple shots were fired that struck all three individuals.&nbsp; Investigators have recovered two handguns during the investigation.

This was not a random incident, according to Davidson.&nbsp;Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and have arrested a 16-year-old boy.

Just before 10p.m. on Saturday, police responded to a burglary in progress call at a home in the 2600 block of North Piatt inW Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

 Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

While investigating the scene, a 16-year-old male suspect and a 20-year-old male suspect arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds.&nbsp; 

The 16-year-old was treated, released, and booked into jail. The 20-year-old male remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Davidson.

The investigation revealed the two suspects and victim are known to each other.&nbsp; The suspects arrived at the victim’s home, a disturbance ensued, and multiple shots were fired that struck all three individuals.&nbsp; Investigators have recovered two handguns during the investigation.

This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. He did not released names of the victim or the suspects.

Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627152738466.png" alt="Kelly photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Kelly photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal July 17 gunfight at a Kansas home have arrested a second suspect identified as 20-year-old Tyler Kelly of Wichita.Just before 10p.m. Saturday, July 17, police responded to a burglary in progress call at a home in the 2600 block of North Piatt in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital, where he died.While investigating the scene, a 16-year-old male suspect and Kelly arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds.&nbsp; The 16-year-old was treated, released, and booked into jail. Kelly was released from hospital Friday after treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Davidson. Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20071701">booked him Friday afternoon </a>on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault, according to Officer Trevor Macy.The investigation revealed Kelly and the teen suspect and the victim are known to each other.&nbsp; The suspects arrived at the victim’s home, a disturbance ensued, and multiple shots were fired that struck all three individuals.&nbsp; Investigators have recovered two handguns during the investigation.This was not a random incident, according to Davidson.&nbsp;Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.------------SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and have arrested a 16-year-old boy.Just before 10p.m. on Saturday, police responded to a burglary in progress call at a home in the 2600 block of North Piatt inW Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.While investigating the scene, a 16-year-old male suspect and a 20-year-old male suspect arrived at an area hospital with gunshot wounds.&nbsp; The 16-year-old was treated, released, and booked into jail. The 20-year-old male remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Davidson.The investigation revealed the two suspects and victim are known to each other.&nbsp; The suspects arrived at the victim’s home, a disturbance ensued, and multiple shots were fired that struck all three individuals.&nbsp; Investigators have recovered two handguns during the investigation.This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. He did not released names of the victim or the suspects.Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Suspect in fatal Kan. gunfight moved from hospital to jail

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Texas man was arrested after the 1957 Cadillac he was driving crashed into the corner of a local motel late Saturday afternoon.

Garry Carter, 75, of Spring Branch, Texas, was driving a two-door 1957 Cadillac DeVille when it crashed into the northeast corner of the Rodeway Inn and Suites, 3932 S. Ninth Street, Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning. The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday.

In addition to damaging the car and the building, the crash damaged the natural gas line going into the building, he said. Kansas Gas Service secured the leak.

Carter was arrested on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol, No proof of insurance.

Hanus said no damage estimate for the car or the building was available.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627223109352.jpeg" alt="Garry Carter. Photo Saline County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Garry Carter. Photo Saline County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Texas man was arrested after the 1957 Cadillac he was driving crashed into the corner of a local motel late Saturday afternoon.Garry Carter, 75, of Spring Branch, Texas, was driving a two-door 1957 Cadillac DeVille when it crashed into the northeast corner of the Rodeway Inn and Suites, 3932 S. Ninth Street, Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning. The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday.In addition to damaging the car and the building, the crash damaged the natural gas line going into the building, he said. Kansas Gas Service secured the leak.Carter was arrested on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol, No proof of insurance.Hanus said no damage estimate for the car or the building was available.

Police: Man jailed after 1957 Cadillac crash into Salina motel

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend crash have identified the victim as Erasmo C. Ramirez Soto, 37 of Topeka.

Just after 3:30a.m. Saturday, July 24 at around responded to a single vehicle crash near the intersection of SE 29th Street and SE Adams Street, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

Responding officers located a single passenger identified as Ramirez Soto suffering from serious injuries. Officers attempted life-saving measures and American Medical Response personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Ramirez Soto deceased at the scene.&nbsp;

The driver of the vehicle, Cesar R. Carreto-Orozco, 39 of Topeka was located nearby the crash scene and was uninjured. As a result of the investigation police arrested Carreto-Orozco on requested&nbsp;charges of Involuntary manslaughter; While under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway and Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, according to Spiker.

SHAWNEE COUNTY— A Kansas man was arrested after a fatal weekend crash in Topeka.&nbsp; One person died in the crash that happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday at 29th and Adams, according to Police Lt. Joe Perry.

According to the Shawnee County Detention Center booking records 39-year-old Cesar Roberto Carreto-Orozco was&nbsp; being held on a requested charges of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, driving without a license and improper driving on a laned road. He was booked Saturday and held without bond.

Police have not released the name of the victim.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627236588760.png" alt="Cesar Roberto Carreto-Orozco" />
 <figcaption>Cesar Roberto Carreto-Orozco</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend crash have identified the victim as Erasmo C. Ramirez Soto, 37 of Topeka.Just after 3:30a.m. Saturday, July 24 at around responded to a single vehicle crash near the intersection of SE 29th Street and SE Adams Street, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.Responding officers located a single passenger identified as Ramirez Soto suffering from serious injuries. Officers attempted life-saving measures and American Medical Response personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Ramirez Soto deceased at the scene.&nbsp;The driver of the vehicle, Cesar R. Carreto-Orozco, 39 of Topeka was located nearby the crash scene and was uninjured. As a result of the investigation police arrested Carreto-Orozco on requested&nbsp;charges of Involuntary manslaughter; While under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway and Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, according to Spiker.--------SHAWNEE COUNTY— A Kansas man was arrested after a fatal weekend crash in Topeka.&nbsp; One person died in the crash that happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday at 29th and Adams, according to Police Lt. Joe Perry.According to the Shawnee County Detention Center booking records 39-year-old Cesar Roberto Carreto-Orozco was&nbsp; being held on a requested charges of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, driving without a license and improper driving on a laned road. He was booked Saturday and held without bond.Police have not released the name of the victim.

Update: Police arrest driver, ID Kan. man who died in crash

OMAHA — -A Nebraska man was sentenced Friday for possession of a fraudulent passport, according to acting United States Attorney Jan Sharp

Jesse Chase Swartz, 31, North Platte, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release.&nbsp;

On July 29, 2020, Swartz was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska.&nbsp; Swartz was ejected from the vehicle. While investigating the accident, law enforcement officers discovered what appeared to be a passport card which displayed Swartz’s picture, but listed a different name.&nbsp; 

The passport card was discovered to be a fake.&nbsp; At sentencing, Judge Gerrard noted that Swartz had outstanding arrest warrants in several other states and that Swartz was using the fake passport as part of his efforts to avoid being arrested for the other warrants.

This case was investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, and by the United States Department of State.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627125714691.png" alt="Swartz photo Lincoln County" />
 <figcaption>Swartz photo Lincoln County</figcaption>
 </figure>OMAHA — -A Nebraska man was sentenced Friday for possession of a fraudulent passport, according to acting United States Attorney Jan SharpJesse Chase Swartz, 31, North Platte, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release.&nbsp;On July 29, 2020, Swartz was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska.&nbsp; Swartz was ejected from the vehicle. While investigating the accident, law enforcement officers discovered what appeared to be a passport card which displayed Swartz’s picture, but listed a different name.&nbsp; The passport card was discovered to be a fake.&nbsp; At sentencing, Judge Gerrard noted that Swartz had outstanding arrest warrants in several other states and that Swartz was using the fake passport as part of his efforts to avoid being arrested for the other warrants.This case was investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, and by the United States Department of State.

Man gets federal prison time for using fake passport 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri couple&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/michael-brown-fe24ade3e378bfb53796a0af7cd71deb">facing multiple charges of abuse against girls&nbsp;</a>at a Christian reform school have been released from jail and placed on home confinement after they reported health issues.

In a bond hearing on Friday, Circuit Judge David Munton released Boyd and Stephanie Householder from the Cedar County jail after setting a $10,000 bond for the couple. They will be on house arrest with GPS monitoring pending their trial.

The couple's attorney said in a court filings that Boyd Householder, 72, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and Beth Householder, 56, has a serious blood clot disorder that might cause her to lose her foot.

Attorney Adam Woody said the couple needs medical care that county jails cannot provide.

The Householders have been accused of statutory rape, sodomy, physical abuse and neglect against girls at the Circle of Hope Girls Ranch they operated near Humansville. They pleaded not guilty in March.

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office argued in its response to the request for Friday's bond hearing that no medical documentation or doctor's diagnosis had been provided to confirm the couple's health issues or their need for extra medical care.

Prosecutors have argued in the past against releasing the Householders, saying they are a flight risk and a danger to the community and their alleged victims.

A woman who attended Circle of Hope from October 2007 to January 2013 said she was “shocked and horrified” that the couple was released.

“I thought they would be in custody until the trial. … I’m worried that they are going to run or start targeting girls,” said Maggie Drew.

Circle of Hope was closed after about two dozen girls&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/media-kansas-social-media-archive-michael-brown-87ba63e06f2cc6e7661dc806a6c77da4">were removed&nbsp;</a>during an investigation into the allegations last summer.

Four lawsuits filed by former students against the school have been settled. The girls alleged in the lawsuits that they were raped, thrown against walls, forced to eat until they vomited and starved by the Householders.

Residential religious care facilities were exempted from state licensure requirements. Prompted by the Circle of Hope allegations, Republican Gov. Mike Parson&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-michael-brown-0377a84c0cdf657eb2173f90cedb0c30">signed a bill</a>&nbsp;this month to regulate the unlicensed schools.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615414551416.png" alt="Householder-photo Cedar Co." />
 <figcaption>Householder-photo Cedar Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri couple&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/michael-brown-fe24ade3e378bfb53796a0af7cd71deb">facing multiple charges of abuse against girls&nbsp;</a>at a Christian reform school have been released from jail and placed on home confinement after they reported health issues.In a bond hearing on Friday, Circuit Judge David Munton released Boyd and Stephanie Householder from the Cedar County jail after setting a $10,000 bond for the couple. They will be on house arrest with GPS monitoring pending their trial.The couple's attorney said in a court filings that Boyd Householder, 72, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and Beth Householder, 56, has a serious blood clot disorder that might cause her to lose her foot.Attorney Adam Woody said the couple needs medical care that county jails cannot provide.The Householders have been accused of statutory rape, sodomy, physical abuse and neglect against girls at the Circle of Hope Girls Ranch they operated near Humansville. They pleaded not guilty in March.The Missouri Attorney General’s Office argued in its response to the request for Friday's bond hearing that no medical documentation or doctor's diagnosis had been provided to confirm the couple's health issues or their need for extra medical care.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615414571281.png" alt="Householder-photo Cedar Co." />
 <figcaption>Householder-photo Cedar Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Prosecutors have argued in the past against releasing the Householders, saying they are a flight risk and a danger to the community and their alleged victims.A woman who attended Circle of Hope from October 2007 to January 2013 said she was “shocked and horrified” that the couple was released.“I thought they would be in custody until the trial. … I’m worried that they are going to run or start targeting girls,” said Maggie Drew.Circle of Hope was closed after about two dozen girls&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/media-kansas-social-media-archive-michael-brown-87ba63e06f2cc6e7661dc806a6c77da4">were removed&nbsp;</a>during an investigation into the allegations last summer.Four lawsuits filed by former students against the school have been settled. The girls alleged in the lawsuits that they were raped, thrown against walls, forced to eat until they vomited and starved by the Householders.Residential religious care facilities were exempted from state licensure requirements. Prompted by the Circle of Hope allegations, Republican Gov. Mike Parson&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-michael-brown-0377a84c0cdf657eb2173f90cedb0c30">signed a bill</a>&nbsp;this month to regulate the unlicensed schools.

Couple accused of reform school abuses released from jail

MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A Nebraska man who set a fire that forced the evacuation of a Missouri county jail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for arson and other charges.

Ethen Mark Bentley, 29, of Stella, Nebraska, was sentenced July 16 after pleading guilty to first-degree arson for setting a fire in his cell in January at the Nodaway County Jail. Jail officials were forced to evacuate 20 inmates through smoky, narrow hallways. No one was injured.

The inmates were relocated to nearby county jails for about a month while the jail was repaired.

Bentley also pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree domestic assault and one count of felony resisting arrest.

Those charges came after someone saw Bentley assault a woman in a moving vehicle, prosecutors said. He fled when police tried to stop the vehicle and eventually hit a Maryville Public Safety car head on, totaling both vehicles.

As part of the sentence, Bentley was ordered to pay $5,000 restitution to the county.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627073783192.png" alt="Bentley photo Platte Co" />
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 </figure>MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A Nebraska man who set a fire that forced the evacuation of a Missouri county jail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for arson and other charges.Ethen Mark Bentley, 29, of Stella, Nebraska, was sentenced July 16 after pleading guilty to first-degree arson for setting a fire in his cell in January at the Nodaway County Jail. Jail officials were forced to evacuate 20 inmates through smoky, narrow hallways. No one was injured.The inmates were relocated to nearby county jails for about a month while the jail was repaired.Bentley also pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree domestic assault and one count of felony resisting arrest.Those charges came after someone saw Bentley assault a woman in a moving vehicle, prosecutors said. He fled when police tried to stop the vehicle and eventually hit a Maryville Public Safety car head on, totaling both vehicles.As part of the sentence, Bentley was ordered to pay $5,000 restitution to the county.

Man who set fire to jail sentenced to prison

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Police arrested a Kansas felon after he thought he was soliciting a 14- year-old.

Instead 35-year-old Kelly Andrade of Hutchinson was texting and sending email to a police officer. He's being held in the Reno County Jail on a bond of $25,500.

Andrade was arrested in a case which dates back to November of last year. He’s accused of attempting to contact a 14-year-old and asking to meet that subject. Police took him into custody and a search of his home turned up meth and drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

He is currently on parole for 2007 convictions out of&nbsp; Reno County on drug manufacturing and possession along with trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. He was released in July of 2019.

Andrade is expected to be back in court July 30 for the formal reading of charges.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Police arrested a Kansas felon after he thought he was soliciting a 14- year-old.Instead 35-year-old Kelly Andrade of Hutchinson was texting and sending email to a police officer. He's being held in the Reno County Jail on a bond of $25,500.Andrade was arrested in a case which dates back to November of last year. He’s accused of attempting to contact a 14-year-old and asking to meet that subject. Police took him into custody and a search of his home turned up meth and drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;He is currently on parole for 2007 convictions out of&nbsp; Reno County on drug manufacturing and possession along with trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. He was released in July of 2019.Andrade is expected to be back in court July 30 for the formal reading of charges.

Police: Kan. felon was texting officer not teen girl

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and looking for possible suspects.

Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at Harry and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

Officers located an 18-year-old who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital, treated, and released.

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at apartments in the 4900 block of East Harry between multiple individuals.&nbsp; A dark color Ford Fusion&nbsp; was leaving the parking lot of the apartments when shots were fired that struck the victim and an unoccupied white Nissan Quest.&nbsp; Officers also located a shell casing in the parking lot.

This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627066372162.png" alt="First responders on the scene of the shooting investigation-photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and looking for possible suspects.Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at Harry and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Officers located an 18-year-old who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital, treated, and released.The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at apartments in the 4900 block of East Harry between multiple individuals.&nbsp; A dark color Ford Fusion&nbsp; was leaving the parking lot of the apartments when shots were fired that struck the victim and an unoccupied white Nissan Quest.&nbsp; Officers also located a shell casing in the parking lot.This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: Kan. teen shot driving from parking lot disturbance

The Kansas City Chiefs have begun arriving at the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph as training camp activities get underway this weekend.

Rookies and quarterbacks were the first to report Friday, and the team will hold three closed practices Saturday before practices open to the general public on Wednesday.

Patrick Mahomes, who's beginning his fifth season with the Chiefs, was among the first to arrive Friday.

After being confined to the Kansas City facilities for training camp last year due to COVID-19, Mahomes is thrilled to be back in St. Joseph, where camp has been held every year from 2010-2019.

He says it's an especially good time to get more familiar with the rookies on the team, particularly second-round draft pick Creed Humphrey out of Oklahoma, who will be vying for the starting center position behind Austin Blythe.

"Things like training camp in St. Joseph and all being together pretty much every single day, you keep building those relationships that have already been built a little bit," Mahomes said during a Zoom call with reporters Friday. "I think it'll bring us together throughout this month. Not only going out and practicing every single day, but also eating every single meal together and building those relationships."

As for Mahomes' health, he says he feels 100 percent going into camp after recovering from turf toe surgery in February following a 31-9 loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl 55.

"I've been training, running, throwing and doing everything I normally do," Mahomes said. "I think what was so good about going to (Organized Team Activities) and doing those things was, I tested it there and realized I was good. Then when I got back with Bobby (Stroupe) and started training in the offseason with him, I was able to do with him what I normally would do."

The Super Bowl loss is well in the rearview by this point, but Mahomes says the sting of that defeat stuck with him for at least a couple of weeks after. However, he views training camp as an opportunity to start fresh and build toward getting better this coming season.

"I think the best thing about getting to training camp is it all starts over," Mahomes said. "No matter how you ended the year before, you get to go in with the mindset of starting from scratch. So, we're excited to do that and are going to try and make another run at it."

Coach Andy Reid, who enters his ninth season with the Chiefs and 29th overall in the NFL, is also thrilled to come back to St. Joseph for camp. He praised Missouri Western personnel for their hospitality during nearly month-long event.

"We're glad to be back up here in St. Joe," he said. "We love the hospitality they give us up here at Missouri Western State University. From their president (Elizabeth Kennedy) on down, it's just all class and that's obviously why we have returned."

Reid says the best part of training camp is the constant focus on football, but also team comradery.

"There's this concentration of football that you take in here," he said. "You're sleeping and eating in the dorm. You're here and it's football kind of 24/7. That's how it works."

Reid said 30 players total will report to camp, which opens up to media and fans on July 28 and will conclude on August 18. All practices will be held at the Mosaic Training Fields. Nearly every practice will start at 9:15 a.m. A full training camp schedule and details <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/bb4a2c34-f5db-45d5-aed6-162b76ab285b">can be found here</a>.

Most Chiefs players, all Chiefs coaches are vaccinated

Coach Reid said 90 percent of the team and the entire Chiefs' coaching staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The NFL announced Thursday that teams could be forced to&nbsp;forfeit a game if there's a COVID-19 outbreak amongst unvaccinated players that would cause a game to be postponed.

"It's definitely a big deal with that news coming out," Mahomes said. "You don't want to forfeit games, but I think we have guys in the locker room who are vaccinated and guys who are unvaccinated who are going to be smart and not try to hurt the team in any way."

Frank Clark will report to camp despite legal trouble

Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark is expected to report to training camp next week.&nbsp;

Clark has had multiple run-ins with police during the offseason in Los Angeles - first in March and again in June.

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Clark earlier this month with felony illegal possession of a firearm in connection to the March arrest. That court case is ongoing. Clark has not been formally charged in connection to the incident in June.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs have begun arriving at the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph as training camp activities get underway this weekend.Rookies and quarterbacks were the first to report Friday, and the team will hold three closed practices Saturday before practices open to the general public on Wednesday.Patrick Mahomes, who's beginning his fifth season with the Chiefs, was among the first to arrive Friday.After being confined to the Kansas City facilities for training camp last year due to COVID-19, Mahomes is thrilled to be back in St. Joseph, where camp has been held every year from 2010-2019.He says it's an especially good time to get more familiar with the rookies on the team, particularly second-round draft pick Creed Humphrey out of Oklahoma, who will be vying for the starting center position behind Austin Blythe."Things like training camp in St. Joseph and all being together pretty much every single day, you keep building those relationships that have already been built a little bit," Mahomes said during a Zoom call with reporters Friday. "I think it'll bring us together throughout this month. Not only going out and practicing every single day, but also eating every single meal together and building those relationships."As for Mahomes' health, he says he feels 100 percent going into camp after recovering from turf toe surgery in February following a 31-9 loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl 55."I've been training, running, throwing and doing everything I normally do," Mahomes said. "I think what was so good about going to (Organized Team Activities) and doing those things was, I tested it there and realized I was good. Then when I got back with Bobby (Stroupe) and started training in the offseason with him, I was able to do with him what I normally would do."The Super Bowl loss is well in the rearview by this point, but Mahomes says the sting of that defeat stuck with him for at least a couple of weeks after. However, he views training camp as an opportunity to start fresh and build toward getting better this coming season."I think the best thing about getting to training camp is it all starts over," Mahomes said. "No matter how you ended the year before, you get to go in with the mindset of starting from scratch. So, we're excited to do that and are going to try and make another run at it."Coach Andy Reid, who enters his ninth season with the Chiefs and 29th overall in the NFL, is also thrilled to come back to St. Joseph for camp. He praised Missouri Western personnel for their hospitality during nearly month-long event."We're glad to be back up here in St. Joe," he said. "We love the hospitality they give us up here at Missouri Western State University. From their president (Elizabeth Kennedy) on down, it's just all class and that's obviously why we have returned."Reid says the best part of training camp is the constant focus on football, but also team comradery."There's this concentration of football that you take in here," he said. "You're sleeping and eating in the dorm. You're here and it's football kind of 24/7. That's how it works."Reid said 30 players total will report to camp, which opens up to media and fans on July 28 and will conclude on August 18. All practices will be held at the Mosaic Training Fields. Nearly every practice will start at 9:15 a.m. A full training camp schedule and details <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/bb4a2c34-f5db-45d5-aed6-162b76ab285b">can be found here</a>.Most Chiefs players, all Chiefs coaches are vaccinatedCoach Reid said 90 percent of the team and the entire Chiefs' coaching staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The NFL announced Thursday that teams could be forced to&nbsp;forfeit a game if there's a COVID-19 outbreak amongst unvaccinated players that would cause a game to be postponed."It's definitely a big deal with that news coming out," Mahomes said. "You don't want to forfeit games, but I think we have guys in the locker room who are vaccinated and guys who are unvaccinated who are going to be smart and not try to hurt the team in any way."Frank Clark will report to camp despite legal troubleChiefs defensive end Frank Clark is expected to report to training camp next week.&nbsp;Clark has had multiple run-ins with police during the offseason in Los Angeles - first in March and again in June.Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Clark earlier this month with felony illegal possession of a firearm in connection to the March arrest. That court case is ongoing. 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Chiefs arrive in St. Joseph as training camp begins

By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend Post

On Monday evening, authorities arrested 36-year-old Elias Trejo as a person of interest in the murder of 39-year-old Micah Merryman-Scifres&nbsp;Sunday night at a hotel in Great Bend.&nbsp;Trejo is being held at the Barton County&nbsp;jail&nbsp;on a $500,000 bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;

County prosecutor Levi Morris is in charge of prosecuting&nbsp;the&nbsp;murder&nbsp;case and has contacted&nbsp;the State Attorney General’s Office&nbsp;for help.&nbsp;

"I did make a request for assistance, and the Attorney General’s&nbsp;Office did accept it. Essentially, this case will be tried by one of the&nbsp;attorneys in&nbsp;that office and myself.&nbsp;But essentially, they are going to prosecute the case.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Morris explained&nbsp;how&nbsp;Barton County,&nbsp;which has a relatively small population, can benefit from the help&nbsp;the Attorney General can provide&nbsp;in a homicide case.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“If you live in one of the bigger cities, they jot down X number of homicides a year, and the resources to investigate, the resources to&nbsp;prosecute&nbsp;are&nbsp;in&nbsp;the budget,” Morris said. “Fortunately, we don’t have a lot. We have enough, but&nbsp;they don’t happen frequently enough that they are essentially a part of our budget. 

From my point of&nbsp;view, the Attorney General’s Office wants to be a resource for smaller counties. The attorneys there have done it before&nbsp;and they’ve done it a lot and they’re rather good at it.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Morris said charges&nbsp;in the case&nbsp;were filed&nbsp;on Wednesday evening&nbsp;within 48 hours of the arrest.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626800745537.jpeg" alt="Trejo photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostOn Monday evening, authorities arrested 36-year-old Elias Trejo as a person of interest in the murder of 39-year-old Micah Merryman-Scifres&nbsp;Sunday night at a hotel in Great Bend.&nbsp;Trejo is being held at the Barton County&nbsp;jail&nbsp;on a $500,000 bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;County prosecutor Levi Morris is in charge of prosecuting&nbsp;the&nbsp;murder&nbsp;case and has contacted&nbsp;the State Attorney General’s Office&nbsp;for help.&nbsp;"I did make a request for assistance, and the Attorney General’s&nbsp;Office did accept it. Essentially, this case will be tried by one of the&nbsp;attorneys in&nbsp;that office and myself.&nbsp;But essentially, they are going to prosecute the case.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Morris explained&nbsp;how&nbsp;Barton County,&nbsp;which has a relatively small population, can benefit from the help&nbsp;the Attorney General can provide&nbsp;in a homicide case.&nbsp;&nbsp;“If you live in one of the bigger cities, they jot down X number of homicides a year, and the resources to investigate, the resources to&nbsp;prosecute&nbsp;are&nbsp;in&nbsp;the budget,” Morris said. “Fortunately, we don’t have a lot. We have enough, but&nbsp;they don’t happen frequently enough that they are essentially a part of our budget. From my point of&nbsp;view, the Attorney General’s Office wants to be a resource for smaller counties. The attorneys there have done it before&nbsp;and they’ve done it a lot and they’re rather good at it.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Morris said charges&nbsp;in the case&nbsp;were filed&nbsp;on Wednesday evening&nbsp;within 48 hours of the arrest.&nbsp;

Kan. attorney general's staff to assist in Barton Co. murder case

HUTCHINSON — A Kansas man was arrested on drug charges after a package containing drugs was intercepted on its way through the mail.

Luis Gutierrez, 20, Hutchinson, is facing potential charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute. His bond has been set at $250,000.

The arrests happened after members of the Reno County Criminal Interdiction Unit along with members of the United States Postal Service Inspectors Division, Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Unit, and South Hutchinson Police Department executed two drug related search warrants simultaneously at two neighboring houses in the south part of Hutchinson as part of a controlled delivery. A total of approximately 40 pounds of marijuana was seized from the two residences.&nbsp;

Members of the Criminal Interdiction Unit have seen an increase of drugs entering the Reno County area through different avenues of the mail service.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626993712818.png" alt="Luis Gutierrez has 3 previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON — A Kansas man was arrested on drug charges after a package containing drugs was intercepted on its way through the mail.Luis Gutierrez, 20, Hutchinson, is facing potential charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute. His bond has been set at $250,000.The arrests happened after members of the Reno County Criminal Interdiction Unit along with members of the United States Postal Service Inspectors Division, Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Unit, and South Hutchinson Police Department executed two drug related search warrants simultaneously at two neighboring houses in the south part of Hutchinson as part of a controlled delivery. A total of approximately 40 pounds of marijuana was seized from the two residences.&nbsp;Members of the Criminal Interdiction Unit have seen an increase of drugs entering the Reno County area through different avenues of the mail service.&nbsp;

Kansas man jailed after marijuana sent in the mail

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A man was hit on his bicycle in Hutchinson Tuesday night and a dirt bike rider was arrested.

According to Hutchinson Police Lt. Dustin Loepp, a man was riding his bicycle north in the 2600 block of Hendricks around 6 p.m. Tuesday when a dirt bike rider, later identified as Mykle Mitchell of Hutchinson, swerved and hit the man on the bike.

The bicyclist had a broken wrist and fractured ribs. Mitchell had road rash, but initially ran from the scene and was caught on foot about a block away. Mitchell was booked into jail for No Drivers License; Leave the scene of an accident, resulting in great bodily harm; Registration Violation and No/Expired License Plate.

As of Thursday, Mitchell was still listed as in the Reno County jail with a bond of $2,650

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 </figure>By NICK GOSNELLHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A man was hit on his bicycle in Hutchinson Tuesday night and a dirt bike rider was arrested.According to Hutchinson Police Lt. Dustin Loepp, a man was riding his bicycle north in the 2600 block of Hendricks around 6 p.m. Tuesday when a dirt bike rider, later identified as Mykle Mitchell of Hutchinson, swerved and hit the man on the bike.The bicyclist had a broken wrist and fractured ribs. Mitchell had road rash, but initially ran from the scene and was caught on foot about a block away. Mitchell was booked into jail for No Drivers License; Leave the scene of an accident, resulting in great bodily harm; Registration Violation and No/Expired License Plate.As of Thursday, Mitchell was still listed as in the Reno County jail with a bond of $2,650

Kansas man jailed after dirtbike, bicycle accident 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A west Omaha high school band director has been arrested, accused of abusing a former student over a three-year period.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says an arrest warrant was issued this week for 55-year-old Michelle Bluford, director of the Elkhorn South High School band who has been employed by the district for two decades.

Officials say Bluford was arrested around 7 p.m. Monday on the warrant charging her with felony child abuse.

Investigators believe Bluford groomed a student at Elkhorn South starting in 2017, which led to sexual contact with the student. The sheriff's office said it first learned of the alleged abuse in June and launched an investigation.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A west Omaha high school band director has been arrested, accused of abusing a former student over a three-year period.The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says an arrest warrant was issued this week for 55-year-old Michelle Bluford, director of the Elkhorn South High School band who has been employed by the district for two decades.Officials say Bluford was arrested around 7 p.m. Monday on the warrant charging her with felony child abuse.Investigators believe Bluford groomed a student at Elkhorn South starting in 2017, which led to sexual contact with the student. The sheriff's office said it first learned of the alleged abuse in June and launched an investigation.

Sheriff: High school band director accused of sex with student

Two people were arrested after a short pursuit through a Salina neighborhood early Wednesday.

Just before 2a.m. Wednesday, a Saline County deputy stopped a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup in the 200 Block of S. Penn. It had been reported for suspicious behavior, according to Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes

&nbsp;The pickup had allegedly been driving up and down alleys in the neighborhood. In the pickup were Greg Todd, 39 of Salina, and Cady Cole, 23, of Salina, Hughes said.

After talking with the two, the deputy released them and then ran the license plate on the pickup. When he discovered that the license plate was stolen out of Ottawa County, he attempted to stop the pickup once again, but a short pursuit ensued.

The pickup stopped near the intersection of N. Kansas Avenue and E. Elm Street, and Todd and Cole took off on foot, Hughes said. The deputy apprehended Cole nearby. A short time later, another deputy apprehended Todd elsewhere in the neighborhood.

It was determined that the pickup had been reported stolen on June 21 from where it was parked at the Rodeway Inn &amp; Suites, 3932 S. Ninth Street, Hughes said.

Hughes said that during the initial stop, Cole had been driving, but Todd had been driving when the two exited the pickup and fled on foot.

Todd was arrested on the following requested charges, Hughes said.

●Interference with a law enforcement officer

Hughes said Cole was arrested on the following requested charges.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626888189775.png" alt="Todd, who lives in Salina, has a previous conviction for 3rd degree attempted criminal sexual conduct in Michigan in 2003, according to the KBI offender registry." />
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostTwo people were arrested after a short pursuit through a Salina neighborhood early Wednesday.Just before 2a.m. Wednesday, a Saline County deputy stopped a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup in the 200 Block of S. Penn. It had been reported for suspicious behavior, according to Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626884097050.jpeg" alt="Cole-photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;The pickup had allegedly been driving up and down alleys in the neighborhood. In the pickup were Greg Todd, 39 of Salina, and Cady Cole, 23, of Salina, Hughes said.After talking with the two, the deputy released them and then ran the license plate on the pickup. When he discovered that the license plate was stolen out of Ottawa County, he attempted to stop the pickup once again, but a short pursuit ensued.The pickup stopped near the intersection of N. Kansas Avenue and E. Elm Street, and Todd and Cole took off on foot, Hughes said. The deputy apprehended Cole nearby. A short time later, another deputy apprehended Todd elsewhere in the neighborhood.It was determined that the pickup had been reported stolen on June 21 from where it was parked at the Rodeway Inn &amp; Suites, 3932 S. Ninth Street, Hughes said.Hughes said that during the initial stop, Cole had been driving, but Todd had been driving when the two exited the pickup and fled on foot.Todd was arrested on the following requested charges, Hughes said.●Felony possession of stolen property●Possession of methamphetamine●Flee and elude●Interference with a law enforcement officer●No proof of insurance●Possession of drug paraphernalia●Possession of marijuanaHughes said Cole was arrested on the following requested charges.●Driving while suspended●Driving while a habitual violator●Criminal use of a weapon●Felony possession of stolen property●Possession of methamphetamine●Flee and elude●Interference with a law enforcement officer●No proof of insurance●Possession of drug paraphernalia●Possession of marijuana

Registered sex offender caught driving stolen truck in Kansas

ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen for alleged battery in Atchison.

Just before 11p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a disturbance that had occurred in the 500 block North 9th Street in Atchison involving a group of teenagers, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson

 An 18-year-old girl reported that during the disturbance Blayne Williams, 18, Atchison, struck her in the head with his fists and a handgun. 

The victim was examined by EMS for her injuries but not transported for medical treatment, according to Wilson. Police located and arrested Williams on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen for alleged battery in Atchison.Just before 11p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a disturbance that had occurred in the 500 block North 9th Street in Atchison involving a group of teenagers, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson An 18-year-old girl reported that during the disturbance Blayne Williams, 18, Atchison, struck her in the head with his fists and a handgun. The victim was examined by EMS for her injuries but not transported for medical treatment, according to Wilson. Police located and arrested Williams on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.

Police: Kan. teen accused of striking girl with handgun

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged accidental shooting and have made an arrest.

Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at the apartment complex in the 500 block of North Nims in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. 

Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Jyrez Ricks of Wichita in the parking lot who had been shot. Ricks was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.

The investigation revealed 21-year-old Jordan Williams was handling a handgun inside the apartment occupied by Ricks and three other adult friends. The gun accidentally discharged, striking Ricks.

Police contacted Williams on the scene and arrested without incident on a requested charge of involuntary manslaughter.

Davidson reminded the importance of practicing gun safety.

• Always store guns unloaded and security locked;

• Use a gun case, gun safe, or lockbox for safer storage;

• Store ammunition in a separate location; and

• Talk to your children about gun safety.

If you find a gun, leave it alone and tell an adult;

• Ask your parents about proper gun safety.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626869996073.png" alt="Williams -photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged accidental shooting and have made an arrest.Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at the apartment complex in the 500 block of North Nims in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Jyrez Ricks of Wichita in the parking lot who had been shot. Ricks was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.The investigation revealed 21-year-old Jordan Williams was handling a handgun inside the apartment occupied by Ricks and three other adult friends. The gun accidentally discharged, striking Ricks.Police contacted Williams on the scene and arrested without incident on a requested charge of involuntary manslaughter.Davidson reminded the importance of practicing gun safety.If you own a gun:• Always store guns unloaded and security locked;• Use a gun case, gun safe, or lockbox for safer storage;• Store ammunition in a separate location; and• Talk to your children about gun safety.If you find a gun, leave it alone and tell an adult;• Always assume a gun is loaded;• Never point a gun at anyone; and• Ask your parents about proper gun safety.Practice gun safety to protect yourself and your family.