CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 20-year-old man who was assaulted by another inmate while in custody at the Crawford County Jail, according to a media release from the agency.

Preliminary information indicates that at around 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 16, corrections officers at the Jail were called to an injured inmate. 

When they arrived at the jail pod, a common area accessible to several inmates, they located Dante M. Martinez, 20, of Pittsburg. Martinez was suffering from severe injuries. EMS responded and provided medical aid. They transported Martinez to Girard Medical Center.

Following a review of video surveillance from the incident area, it was determined that 25-year-old Gavin P. Wood, of Arma, had attacked Martinez causing his injuries.&nbsp;

Martinez was later transported to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Just before 9p.m. on Oct. 16, he was pronounced deceased from his injuries. An autopsy has been scheduled.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wood was charged with second-degree murder, and arrested on the new charge.

By statute, the KBI investigates all in-custody deaths which occur in Kansas jails and prisons unless the inmate who dies is being regularly attended by a physician, or the death is ruled natural by autopsy. On Saturday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office asked the KBI to investigate.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634586113919.png" alt="Wood photo Crawford Co." />
 <figcaption>Wood photo Crawford Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>CRAWFORD COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 20-year-old man who was assaulted by another inmate while in custody at the Crawford County Jail, according to a media release from the agency.Preliminary information indicates that at around 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 16, corrections officers at the Jail were called to an injured inmate. When they arrived at the jail pod, a common area accessible to several inmates, they located Dante M. Martinez, 20, of Pittsburg. Martinez was suffering from severe injuries. EMS responded and provided medical aid. They transported Martinez to Girard Medical Center.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634586209007.png" alt="Martinez photo Crawford Co." />
 <figcaption>Martinez photo Crawford Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Following a review of video surveillance from the incident area, it was determined that 25-year-old Gavin P. Wood, of Arma, had attacked Martinez causing his injuries.&nbsp;Martinez was later transported to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Just before 9p.m. on Oct. 16, he was pronounced deceased from his injuries. An autopsy has been scheduled.At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wood was charged with second-degree murder, and arrested on the new charge.By statute, the KBI investigates all in-custody deaths which occur in Kansas jails and prisons unless the inmate who dies is being regularly attended by a physician, or the death is ruled natural by autopsy. On Saturday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office asked the KBI to investigate.

Inmate arrested for murder after assault at Kansas county jail 

CRAWFORD COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a Kansas teen have made an arrest.

Just before 6:30p.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were called to 415 S. Broadway Street Apt. 15 in Pittsburg after a woman was found on the floor of the apartment, bleeding. 

The caller reported finding the door to the apartment open and seeing the victim lying on the floor. Police and EMS responded to the scene and the the victim later identified as&nbsp; 18- year-old Jase Elizabeth Delich of Pittsburg was pronounced deceased, according to Police Lt. Rebekah Lynch.

Evidence located at the crime scene indicates Delich was shot with a handgun. 

Through review of surveillance footage in the area, combined with witness interviews, investigators were able to quickly identify the shooting suspect as 23-year-old Bri’yon Ezra Baker, of Tennessee. Information gathered indicated Baker was likely on foot in the area with no transportation. 

Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police located Baker walking in the area of 16th Street and Joplin Street.&nbsp; Officers detained hime and he was found to be in possession of a handgun. 

Police brought him to the police department for questioning and later arrested him on requested charges for 2nd Degree Murder. He is being held in Crawford County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634570832767.png" alt="Baker photo Crawford County" />
 <figcaption>Baker photo Crawford County</figcaption>
 </figure>CRAWFORD COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of a Kansas teen have made an arrest.Just before 6:30p.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;were called to 415 S. Broadway Street Apt. 15 in Pittsburg after a woman was found on the floor of the apartment, bleeding. The caller reported finding the door to the apartment open and seeing the victim lying on the floor. Police and EMS responded to the scene and the the victim later identified as&nbsp; 18- year-old Jase Elizabeth Delich of Pittsburg was pronounced deceased, according to Police Lt. Rebekah Lynch.Evidence located at the crime scene indicates Delich was shot with a handgun. Through review of surveillance footage in the area, combined with witness interviews, investigators were able to quickly identify the shooting suspect as 23-year-old Bri’yon Ezra Baker, of Tennessee. Information gathered indicated Baker was likely on foot in the area with no transportation. Just after 12 a.m. Sunday, police located Baker walking in the area of 16th Street and Joplin Street.&nbsp; Officers detained hime and he was found to be in possession of a handgun. Police brought him to the police department for questioning and later arrested him on requested charges for 2nd Degree Murder. He is being held in Crawford County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

Suspect jailed in fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kan. woman

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

Just after 8:30a.m. Friday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2018 Toyota Forerunner for an alleged traffic infraction on 126th Road east of U.S. 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 During the course of the traffic stop, the deputy discovered illegal narcotics.  The driver, Richard Nguyen, 28, of Memphis, Tennessee was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of a weapon.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634436677799.png" alt="Nguyen photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Nguyen photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 8:30a.m. Friday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2018 Toyota Forerunner for an alleged traffic infraction on 126th Road east of U.S. 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During the course of the traffic stop, the deputy discovered illegal narcotics. The driver, Richard Nguyen, 28, of Memphis, Tennessee was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of a weapon.

Sheriff: Tennessee man was transporting cocaine in Kansas 

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Four people received prison sentences following convictions in relation to a drug trafficking ring that operated for years in the Kansas City metropolitan area, according to the United State's Attorney.

The Jackson County Drug Task Force began an undercover operation in 2016 surrounding a drug trafficking ring, according to court documents.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) later partnered in the investigation which included controlled purchases of confirmed methamphetamine and surveillance. In 2019, law enforcement arrested Juan Ceniceros, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, and several of co-conspirators including Ryan Goodall, 25; Julio Rodriguez; 57, and Donald Brown, 51.

Juan Ceniceros was sentenced to 144 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Ryan Goodall was sentenced to 124 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Goodall also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Julio Rodriguez of Glendale, Arizona, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Donald Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced to 81 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine.

“The fact that this investigation spanned several years is a testament to the patience and steadfast dedication of local and federal law enforcement agencies. Their commitment to staying with the investigation as long as necessary ensured appropriate convictions for this illegal behavior which harms our communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard.

The Jackson County Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case. The United States Marshals Service assisted with identification and apprehension in this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Catania prosecuted the case. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634070467617.png" alt="Ceniceros photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Ceniceros photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Four people received prison sentences following convictions in relation to a drug trafficking ring that operated for years in the Kansas City metropolitan area, according to the United State's Attorney.The Jackson County Drug Task Force began an undercover operation in 2016 surrounding a drug trafficking ring, according to court documents.The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) later partnered in the investigation which included controlled purchases of confirmed methamphetamine and surveillance. In 2019, law enforcement arrested Juan Ceniceros, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri, and several of co-conspirators including Ryan Goodall, 25; Julio Rodriguez; 57, and Donald Brown, 51.Juan Ceniceros was sentenced to 144 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634070625713.png" alt="Goodall photo Wyandotte Co" />
 <figcaption>Goodall photo Wyandotte Co</figcaption>
 </figure>Ryan Goodall was sentenced to 124 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Goodall also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634070704138.png" alt=" Rodriguez-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption> Rodriguez-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Julio Rodriguez of Glendale, Arizona, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.Donald Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced to 81 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine.“The fact that this investigation spanned several years is a testament to the patience and steadfast dedication of local and federal law enforcement agencies. Their commitment to staying with the investigation as long as necessary ensured appropriate convictions for this illegal behavior which harms our communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard.The Jackson County Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case. The United States Marshals Service assisted with identification and apprehension in this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Catania prosecuted the case.

4 sentenced for role in Kansas City-area drug ring

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — The person who ran an Overland Park day care was fired after police began investigating allegations of child abuse at the center. A spokesman for The Learning Express said Sunday that the franchise owner of the location in Overland Park was fired for “failing to meet our standard of care.” 

The independently owned day care is a franchise location of the Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company. Overland Park Police said Thursday that officers are investigating nine reports of child abuse at the center. That investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been reported.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — The person who ran an Overland Park day care was fired after police began investigating allegations of child abuse at the center. A spokesman for The Learning Express said Sunday that the franchise owner of the location in Overland Park was fired for “failing to meet our standard of care.” The independently owned day care is a franchise location of the Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company. Overland Park Police said Thursday that officers are investigating nine reports of child abuse at the center. That investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been reported.

Day care manager in Kan. fired as police investigate reports of abuse

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man charged with killing six people on or near trails in south Kansas City, Missouri, in 2016 and 2017 is now set to stand trial next year.

A judge on Thursday set Fredrick Scott’s first-degree murder trial date for Sept. 6, 2022. Earlier this year, Scott had been found not mentally competent to stand in the separate shooting deaths of 57-year-old Steven Gibbons; 54-year-old John Palmer; 67-year-old David Lenox; 57-year-old Timothy Rice; 61-year-old Michael Darby; and 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer.

All of the killings occurred in 2016 and 2017 along city hiking and biking trails that frightened the community and users of the trails. Scott has been in custody since his arrest nearly four years ago.

Police have said that in the days before his arrest, Scott reported four handguns stolen from him. Police believe those guns were used in the killings and that Scott reported them stolen to throw off investigators.

Police have said Scott told detectives after his arrest that he was angry about the 2015 shooting death of his half brother. Scott’s mother has said he suffered from delusions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623839245972.png" alt="Scott photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Scott photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man charged with killing six people on or near trails in south Kansas City, Missouri, in 2016 and 2017 is now set to stand trial next year.A judge on Thursday set Fredrick Scott’s first-degree murder trial date for Sept. 6, 2022. Earlier this year, Scott had been found not mentally competent to stand in the separate shooting deaths of 57-year-old Steven Gibbons; 54-year-old John Palmer; 67-year-old David Lenox; 57-year-old Timothy Rice; 61-year-old Michael Darby; and 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer.All of the killings occurred in 2016 and 2017 along city hiking and biking trails that frightened the community and users of the trails. Scott has been in custody since his arrest nearly four years ago.Police have said that in the days before his arrest, Scott reported four handguns stolen from him. Police believe those guns were used in the killings and that Scott reported them stolen to throw off investigators.Police have said Scott told detectives after his arrest that he was angry about the 2015 shooting death of his half brother. Scott’s mother has said he suffered from delusions.

Trial set for murder of 6 on Kansas City hiking, biking trail

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hotel shooting continue to search for a suspect identified as&nbsp;31-year-old Patricio Gomez.

Just before 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, police responded to a shooting call at&nbsp;Extended Stay America, 9450 E Corporate Hills, in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Michael Martinez of Wichita who had been shot.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp;

Investigators learned Gomez and a woman later identified as 35-year-old Shae Roberts arrived at the hotel regarding an illegal drug transaction.&nbsp; During the transaction, a disturbance ensued and Gomez fired multiple shots at Martinez, striking him.&nbsp; Gomez and the Roberts fled the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade.

On Oct. 1, police located the Cadillac outside of a hotel in Park City and on Oct. 7, police arrested Robers. She has been&nbsp;charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted distribution of methamphetamine, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=399685">She remains jailed on a&nbsp;</a> $500,000 bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you know the whereabouts of Gomez or see him, please call 911.  He should be considered armed and dangerous.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633117408445.png" alt="Gomez should be considered armed and dangerous, according to police." />
 <figcaption>Gomez should be considered armed and dangerous, according to police.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal hotel shooting continue to search for a suspect identified as&nbsp;31-year-old Patricio Gomez.Just before 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, police responded to a shooting call at&nbsp;Extended Stay America, 9450 E Corporate Hills, in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Michael Martinez of Wichita who had been shot.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633117696289.png" alt="Police outside a hotel in Park City where they recovered the Esclade-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police outside a hotel in Park City where they recovered the Esclade-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned Gomez and a woman later identified as 35-year-old Shae Roberts arrived at the hotel regarding an illegal drug transaction.&nbsp; During the transaction, a disturbance ensued and Gomez fired multiple shots at Martinez, striking him.&nbsp; Gomez and the Roberts fled the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634486646051.png" alt="Roberts-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Roberts-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Oct. 1, police located the Cadillac outside of a hotel in Park City and on Oct. 7, police arrested Robers. She has been&nbsp;charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted distribution of methamphetamine, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=399685">She remains jailed on a&nbsp;</a> $500,000 bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you know the whereabouts of Gomez or see him, please call 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Police continue search for suspect in Kansas drug deal killing 

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on multiple charges after a Kansas traffic stop.

Just before 3p.m. Oct. 13, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Lincoln Town Car south of Mayetta for an alleged registration violation, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

A Jackson County K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics within the vehicle.  Deputies arrested the driver, Elizabeth Marie Willis, 32, of Lawrence on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.

A passenger, Dustin Michael Voelker, 33, of Tonganoxie was jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.

Passenger, Charity Lynn Schultz, 42, of Ottawa is in custody on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A third passenger, Natasha Rena Popp, 49, of Salina is custody on requested charges that incoude possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia, according to Morse.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634243368498.png" alt="Willis-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Willis-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on multiple charges after a Kansas traffic stop.Just before 3p.m. Oct. 13, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Lincoln Town Car south of Mayetta for an alleged registration violation, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.A Jackson County K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics within the vehicle. Deputies arrested the driver, Elizabeth Marie Willis, 32, of Lawrence on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634243484515.png" alt="Voelker-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Voelker-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A passenger, Dustin Michael Voelker, 33, of Tonganoxie was jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634243552256.png" alt="Schultz-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Schultz-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Passenger, Charity Lynn Schultz, 42, of Ottawa is in custody on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634243611428.png" alt="Popp-photo Jacson Co." />
 <figcaption>Popp-photo Jacson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A third passenger, Natasha Rena Popp, 49, of Salina is custody on requested charges that incoude possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia, according to Morse.

4 jailed after Kan. sheriff's K9 alerts to drugs during traffic stop

BARBER COUNTY — A Kansas man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for a July 2020 murder, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Clinton Wayne Rogers, 35, of Medicine Lodge, was sentenced by Barber County District Court Judge Francis Meisenheimer. Rogers was sentenced to life in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility without the possibility of parole for 653 months on one count of first degree murder. Rogers pleaded guilty to the charge on October 1.

Rogers was convicted for the July 26, 2020, murder of Joyce A. Foulkrod in Medicine Lodge. A family member found Foulkrod deceased inside her home at 3 Whitney Lane in Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;Deputies in Montana arrested Rogers on August 11, 2020, on a warrant for theft out of Kingman County, Kansas, according to the KBI. Investigators believe Rogers stole a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro in Kingman County on August 2 on his way to Montana.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597423172012.png" alt="Rogers after his arrest in Dawson County Montana" />
 <figcaption>Rogers after his arrest in Dawson County Montana</figcaption>
 </figure>BARBER COUNTY — A Kansas man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for a July 2020 murder, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.Clinton Wayne Rogers, 35, of Medicine Lodge, was sentenced by Barber County District Court Judge Francis Meisenheimer. Rogers was sentenced to life in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility without the possibility of parole for 653 months on one count of first degree murder. Rogers pleaded guilty to the charge on October 1.Rogers was convicted for the July 26, 2020, murder of Joyce A. Foulkrod in Medicine Lodge. A family member found Foulkrod deceased inside her home at 3 Whitney Lane in Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;Deputies in Montana arrested Rogers on August 11, 2020, on a warrant for theft out of Kingman County, Kansas, according to the KBI. Investigators believe Rogers stole a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro in Kingman County on August 2 on his way to Montana.

Kansas man captured in Montana sentenced for woman's murder

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a drive-by shooting at a home in Wichita that injured an 11-year-old girl have made an arrest, according to the Sedgwick County booking report.

On Thursday, police arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18777609">25-year-old Byron Monroe Purcell</a> on <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18777609">requested charges</a> of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and weapons, drug and parole violation charges.

He's accused of being the gunman in a shooting that happened early Tuesday in the city's Ken-Mar neighborhood in which bullets hit a house.

Police say the<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer"> 11-year-old girl </a>was in the house and asleep in her bed when she was hit by the gunfire. She was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police say four other people in the home at the time of the shooting were not injured.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634298594579.png" alt="Purcell photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Purcell photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a drive-by shooting at a home in Wichita that injured an 11-year-old girl have made an arrest, according to the Sedgwick County booking report.On Thursday, police arrested <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18777609">25-year-old Byron Monroe Purcell</a> on <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18777609">requested charges</a> of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and weapons, drug and parole violation charges. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634162750977.png" alt="Image of the suspect vehicle driving by the home early Tuesday-Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Image of the suspect vehicle driving by the home early Tuesday-Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>He's accused of being the gunman in a shooting that happened early Tuesday in the city's Ken-Mar neighborhood in which bullets hit a house.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634171148198.png" alt="A cousin established a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe page </a>to help the girl's family with medical expenses. She was in the ICU at a Wichita hospital late Wednesday, according to the fundraiser account." />
 <figcaption>A cousin established a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe page </a>to help the girl's family with medical expenses. She was in the ICU at a Wichita hospital late Wednesday, according to the fundraiser account.</figcaption>
 </figure> Police say the<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer"> 11-year-old girl </a>was in the house and asleep in her bed when she was hit by the gunfire. She was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police say four other people in the home at the time of the shooting were not injured.---------

Arrest made in shooting that injured Kan. girl asleep in her bed

Junction City police have reported the arrest of five juveniles, boys ages 15-17, in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries in the area of Sunset Drive early Tuesday morning. The juveniles were arrested on allegations ranging from Vehicle Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft and Possession of Stolen Property to Aggravated Battery and Robbery with the charges varying by individuals.

According to JCPD Captain Corey Odell said police started receiving reports of multiple vehicle burglaries in the area of Sunset Drive in Junction City early Tuesday morning. "During the course of those investigations we were also made aware of an attempted robbery with an aggravated batter that was believed to have been the same individuals that were breaking into the cars."

Odell said shortly after taking the initial calls several local juveniles were located in a stolen vehicle at a gas station in Junction City. He added that the victim in the aggravated battery case suffered injuries requiring stitches.

Junction City police have reported the arrest of five juveniles, boys ages 15-17, in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries in the area of Sunset Drive early Tuesday morning. The juveniles were arrested on allegations ranging from Vehicle Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft and Possession of Stolen Property to Aggravated Battery and Robbery with the charges varying by individuals.According to JCPD Captain Corey Odell said police started receiving reports of multiple vehicle burglaries in the area of Sunset Drive in Junction City early Tuesday morning. "During the course of those investigations we were also made aware of an attempted robbery with an aggravated batter that was believed to have been the same individuals that were breaking into the cars."Odell said shortly after taking the initial calls several local juveniles were located in a stolen vehicle at a gas station in Junction City. He added that the victim in the aggravated battery case suffered injuries requiring stitches.

Police arrest juveniles in vehicle burglary cases

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in the abuse death of her 1-year-old daughter made her first court appearance Thursday.

Neriah Dilley, 27 of Wichita, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and abuse of a child, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Just after 3 p.m. Oct. 9, police responded to a home in the 800 block of South Mission in Wichita after report of an infant not breathing, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located 1-year-old Myonna Townley in critical condition. EMS transported her an area hospital for medical treatment where she succumbed to her injuries. Townley was also found to have trauma on her body, according to Davidson.

Interviews and the examination of evidence led police to arrest Dilley, the girl's mother.&nbsp;Her next court date is October 28. She remains jailed on a $250,000 bond, according to the district attorney.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633901481923.png" alt="Dilley photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dilley photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in the abuse death of her 1-year-old daughter made her first court appearance Thursday.Neriah Dilley, 27 of Wichita, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and abuse of a child, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.Just after 3 p.m. Oct. 9, police responded to a home in the 800 block of South Mission in Wichita after report of an infant not breathing, according to Officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located 1-year-old Myonna Townley in critical condition. EMS transported her an area hospital for medical treatment where she succumbed to her injuries. Townley was also found to have trauma on her body, according to Davidson.Interviews and the examination of evidence led police to arrest Dilley, the girl's mother.&nbsp;Her next court date is October 28. She remains jailed on a $250,000 bond, according to the district attorney.

Kan. mother charged with abuse, murder of infant daughter

PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have arrested a third accomplice in connection with the escape of John Freeman Colt from the sex offender treatment program at the Larned State Hospital, according to Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King.

This third employee identified as 29-year-old Sydni Eileen Hartman&nbsp; was also employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services at the time of the escape.&nbsp;

The other two accomplices in the escape identified as&nbsp;Rachel Rena Perez, 50, Larned, and Liliana Guadalupe Houser, 45 now of Garden City,  were employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services leading up to the time of the escape. They face multiple charges, according to King.

Perez is charged with a 15 count Felony Criminal Complaint. Houser is charged with a 13 count Felony Criminal Complaint, according to the Pawnee Co. Attorney's office.

<a href="https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2021/colt.pdf"> John Freeman Colt</a>, 42, was sentenced on Dec. 14, 2001, to five years in state prison for aggravated sexual battery, attempted rape, aggravated burglary, and four counts of aggravated battery against law enforcement. He was required to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life.

After his criminal sentence was completed, the State of Kansas courts deemed him a Sexually Violent Predator at high risk to commit a future sex offense and too dangerous to be released. He was indefinitely civilly committed and sent to the Larned State Hospital’s Sexual Predator Treatment Program in 2007, where he has resided until the escape.

Investigators believe Colt planned his escape several months in advance, obtaining a replica of a staff ID badge and dress clothes. The morning of his escape he shaved off his long hair and beard. He put blankets under his bed covers making it appear he was still in bed sleeping. He was then able to convince a new staff worker (that he targeted) that he was in fact a new doctor and needed help finding his way out. Posing as a doctor, Colt was able to make his way past five secured doors and ultimately outside the gates.

Several hours passed before staff noticed he was missing and alerted the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

After escaping, Colt received a ride from a local farmer into Larned, where he was last seen leaving a hardware store on a motorcycle he’d purchased prior to his escape with the help of an accomplice.&nbsp; U.S. Marshals arrested him in Wayne County Utah on Sept. 27.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634300894930.png" alt="Hartman -photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hartman -photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have arrested a third accomplice in connection with the escape of John Freeman Colt from the sex offender treatment program at the Larned State Hospital, according to Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King.This third employee identified as 29-year-old Sydni Eileen Hartman&nbsp; was also employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services at the time of the escape.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632850718422.png" alt="Colt-photo Sevier Co. Utah Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Colt-photo Sevier Co. Utah Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>The other two accomplices in the escape identified as&nbsp;Rachel Rena Perez, 50, Larned, and Liliana Guadalupe Houser, 45 now of Garden City, were employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services leading up to the time of the escape. They face multiple charges, according to King.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634076399777.png" alt="Perez -photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Perez -photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Perez is charged with a 15 count Felony Criminal Complaint. Houser is charged with a 13 count Felony Criminal Complaint, according to the Pawnee Co. Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634076547899.png" alt="Houser photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Houser photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2021/colt.pdf"> John Freeman Colt</a>, 42, was sentenced on Dec. 14, 2001, to five years in state prison for aggravated sexual battery, attempted rape, aggravated burglary, and four counts of aggravated battery against law enforcement. He was required to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life.After his criminal sentence was completed, the State of Kansas courts deemed him a Sexually Violent Predator at high risk to commit a future sex offense and too dangerous to be released. He was indefinitely civilly committed and sent to the Larned State Hospital’s Sexual Predator Treatment Program in 2007, where he has resided until the escape.Investigators believe Colt planned his escape several months in advance, obtaining a replica of a staff ID badge and dress clothes. The morning of his escape he shaved off his long hair and beard. He put blankets under his bed covers making it appear he was still in bed sleeping. He was then able to convince a new staff worker (that he targeted) that he was in fact a new doctor and needed help finding his way out. Posing as a doctor, Colt was able to make his way past five secured doors and ultimately outside the gates.Several hours passed before staff noticed he was missing and alerted the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.After escaping, Colt received a ride from a local farmer into Larned, where he was last seen leaving a hardware store on a motorcycle he’d purchased prior to his escape with the help of an accomplice.&nbsp; U.S. Marshals arrested him in Wayne County Utah on Sept. 27.

Third state hospital staff arrested in Kan. sex offender's escape

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man in connection with an incident in Atchison.

On Wednesday, police responded to the 1500 Block of Applegate Drive in Atchison. They arrested 29-year-old James W. Duhon, Rushville Mo, on a requested charge of domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

In 2018, Police arrested Duhon on a requested charge of aggravated assault and in 2017 on a requested charge for marijuana possession, according to online jail records. Police have arrested him ten other times, according to jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634215313154.png" alt="Duhon photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Duhon photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man in connection with an incident in Atchison.On Wednesday, police responded to the 1500 Block of Applegate Drive in Atchison. They arrested 29-year-old James W. Duhon, Rushville Mo, on a requested charge of domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.In 2018, Police arrested Duhon on a requested charge of aggravated assault and in 2017 on a requested charge for marijuana possession, according to online jail records. Police have arrested him ten other times, according to jail records.

Kan. man with history of crime jailed for alleged domestic battery

RICE COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;Law enforcement authorities arrested a Sterling man Thursday morning after an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).

Just after 8 a.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant at the residence of 2020 Avenue R in Sterling, Kansas. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted during the arrest, according to a media release from the KBI.

Jonathan A. Braden, 43, also known as Jonathan Behnke, was arrested without incident. He was booked into the Rice County Jail for two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and 25 counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The crimes allege Braden engaged in sexual conduct with a juvenile, and possessed and manufactured child pornography.

In September 2019, a report was made to the Grandview Plaza Police Department when a subject discovered images of child pornography that were suspected to be Braden’s. The Grandview Plaza Police Department began investigating. They requested KBI assistance in October of 2019.

On Dec. 19, 2019, a search warrant was executed at Braden’s residence in Sterling, and evidence was located and seized.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634246081483.png" alt="Braden -photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Braden -photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>RICE COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;Law enforcement authorities arrested a Sterling man Thursday morning after an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).Just after 8 a.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant at the residence of 2020 Avenue R in Sterling, Kansas. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted during the arrest, according to a media release from the KBI.Jonathan A. Braden, 43, also known as Jonathan Behnke, was arrested without incident. He was booked into the Rice County Jail for two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and 25 counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The crimes allege Braden engaged in sexual conduct with a juvenile, and possessed and manufactured child pornography.In September 2019, a report was made to the Grandview Plaza Police Department when a subject discovered images of child pornography that were suspected to be Braden’s. The Grandview Plaza Police Department began investigating. They requested KBI assistance in October of 2019.On Dec. 19, 2019, a search warrant was executed at Braden’s residence in Sterling, and evidence was located and seized.

KBI: Kansas man jailed for alleged child sex crimes 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting and asking the public for information regarding an incident Tuesday that injured an 11-year-old girl at a home in Wichita.

&nbsp;Police are offering a $1000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest in this case.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a drive-by call at a home in the 1400 block of North Harding, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

 Upon arrival, officers located a home that had been damaged by a gunshot.  Inside the home, officers located an 11-year-old girl who was laying in bed and had been shot.  She was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  Four other individuals were inside the home at the time and were not injured.

Calling parties reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing an unknown type of vehicle leaving north on Harding and then traveling west towards Oliver.

“This is not believed to be a random incident, and someone knows information on who is involved,” WPD Captain Jason Stephens said.  “We have one goal, and that is to hold the offender accountable, especially when it involves an innocent child victim, but we need the community’s help.”

Anyone with information can call police detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634162750977.png" alt="Image of the suspect vehicle driving by early Tuesday-Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Image of the suspect vehicle driving by early Tuesday-Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting and asking the public for information regarding an incident Tuesday that injured an 11-year-old girl at a home in Wichita.&nbsp;Police are offering a $1000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest in this case.At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a drive-by call at a home in the 1400 block of North Harding, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located a home that had been damaged by a gunshot. Inside the home, officers located an 11-year-old girl who was laying in bed and had been shot. She was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Four other individuals were inside the home at the time and were not injured.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634171148198.png" alt="A cousin established a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe page </a>to help the girl's family with medical expenses. She was in the ICU at a Wichita hospital late Wednesday, according to the fundraiser account." />
 <figcaption>A cousin established a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-shooting-family-needs-help?member=14541373&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=more&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe page </a>to help the girl's family with medical expenses. She was in the ICU at a Wichita hospital late Wednesday, according to the fundraiser account.</figcaption>
 </figure>Calling parties reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing an unknown type of vehicle leaving north on Harding and then traveling west towards Oliver.“This is not believed to be a random incident, and someone knows information on who is involved,” WPD Captain Jason Stephens said. “We have one goal, and that is to hold the offender accountable, especially when it involves an innocent child victim, but we need the community’s help.”Anyone with information can call police detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.&nbsp;

Reward offered in shooting that injured 11-year-old Kan. girl

RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man charged with murder in the shooting of two men in April&nbsp; was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Reno County District Court.

Sixty-four-year-old Sandral Wade is charged with one count of first- degree murder in the shooting death of Orlando Gipson and one count of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of Landre Bowie. He's also charged with two alternating counts of aggravated robbery and criminal possession of a firearm. A count of conspiracy to commit first degree murder was dismissed.

Wade was arrested in connection with the early morning shooting in the 1500 block of West 12th Avenue in Hutchinson. Officers arrived at the scene and found Bowie laying in the street with gunshot wounds to his abdomen. He was transferred to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment and survived. Officers then located Gipson in the front yard of a nearby residence with a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Bowie testified during the hearing Wednesday saying that Wade was the person who shot him before he crawled out into the street where police who were in the area assisted him. He also told detectives that he could hear Gibson shouting “don’t shoot me.”

Also on the stand was the co-defendant in the case, Robert Legrange who in exchange for his testimony pleaded guilty to obstruction in the apprehension of a felon, interference with law enforcement and several counts of endangerment of law enforcement last Friday.

Lagrange testified that he saw Wade shoot the two men. He also said that Wade tried to give him a cell phone which he threw in the trash. The phone belonged to Bowie. Lagrange also said that he helped hide Wade at his house for two days before police found him hiding in a closet. There was also testimony from numerous Hutchinson Police officers and detectives about evidence and interviews they conducted.

Arraignment for Wade is set for Tuesday Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. before Judge Keith Schroeder.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618162821449.jpeg" alt="Wade has previous convictions for indecent liberties with a child, criminal threat, aggravated assault, four times for DUI, failure to report an injury accident and for drugs, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections. -photo Hutchinson Police" />
 <figcaption>Wade has previous convictions for indecent liberties with a child, criminal threat, aggravated assault, four times for DUI, failure to report an injury accident and for drugs, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections. -photo Hutchinson Police</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man charged with murder in the shooting of two men in April&nbsp; was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Reno County District Court.Sixty-four-year-old Sandral Wade is charged with one count of first- degree murder in the shooting death of Orlando Gipson and one count of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of Landre Bowie. He's also charged with two alternating counts of aggravated robbery and criminal possession of a firearm. A count of conspiracy to commit first degree murder was dismissed.Wade was arrested in connection with the early morning shooting in the 1500 block of West 12th Avenue in Hutchinson. Officers arrived at the scene and found Bowie laying in the street with gunshot wounds to his abdomen. He was transferred to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment and survived. Officers then located Gipson in the front yard of a nearby residence with a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.Bowie testified during the hearing Wednesday saying that Wade was the person who shot him before he crawled out into the street where police who were in the area assisted him. He also told detectives that he could hear Gibson shouting “don’t shoot me.”Also on the stand was the co-defendant in the case, Robert Legrange who in exchange for his testimony pleaded guilty to obstruction in the apprehension of a felon, interference with law enforcement and several counts of endangerment of law enforcement last Friday.Lagrange testified that he saw Wade shoot the two men. He also said that Wade tried to give him a cell phone which he threw in the trash. The phone belonged to Bowie. Lagrange also said that he helped hide Wade at his house for two days before police found him hiding in a closet. There was also testimony from numerous Hutchinson Police officers and detectives about evidence and interviews they conducted.Arraignment for Wade is set for Tuesday Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. before Judge Keith Schroeder.&nbsp;

Kan. felon found hiding in closet will stand trial for man's murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 10 p.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Honda Odyssey minivan at SW 10th Street and SW Wanamaker Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The minivan was reported stolen through the Topeka Police Department. There were two adult woman, an 8-year-old girl and an 11-year-old girl inside the vehicle during this incident. 

Throughout the investigation, deputies found illegal narcotics, according to Christian. They arrested the driver, Shalena N. Broadway, 29, of Topeka, on a warrant out of Jackson County and requested charged with possession of methamphetamine, aggravated endangering a child, felony theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended, identity theft, forgery and burglary to vehicle.

The passenger, Jessica D. Riley-Perkins, 27, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, identity theft, forgery and burglary to vehicle.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634132472471.png" alt="Broadway-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Broadway-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 10 p.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Honda Odyssey minivan at SW 10th Street and SW Wanamaker Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The minivan was reported stolen through the Topeka Police Department. There were two adult woman, an 8-year-old girl and an 11-year-old girl inside the vehicle during this incident. Throughout the investigation, deputies found illegal narcotics, according to Christian. They arrested the driver, Shalena N. Broadway, 29, of Topeka, on a warrant out of Jackson County and requested charged with possession of methamphetamine, aggravated endangering a child, felony theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended, identity theft, forgery and burglary to vehicle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634132536436.png" alt="Riley-Perkins" />
 <figcaption>Riley-Perkins</figcaption>
 </figure>The passenger, Jessica D. Riley-Perkins, 27, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, identity theft, forgery and burglary to vehicle.

Sheriff: Kansas mother jailed after driving with kids in stolen van

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after&nbsp;&nbsp;he allegedly battered a police officer and also engaged in disorderly conduct, according to a media release.

Just after 5p.m. Oct. 10, police responded to MeadowWalk Apartments, 925 W. Skyline Road in Arkansas City for a report of trespassing.

When they arrived, they made contact with deputies from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office who already were on scene and learned that&nbsp;Issa Ahmed Moder Nemr, 38, was&nbsp;apparently very intoxicated.

The manager of MeadowWalk Apartments wanted Nemr removed from the premises because he was being very loud and disruptive. He then refused to follow commands from officers, according to the release.

Nemr made several aggressive movements toward officers and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. He was escorted to an Arkansas City Police Department patrol vehicle for transport.

However, Nemr then head-butted one of the Arkansas City officers in the face. He subsequently was brought back under control and placed into a Cowley County Sheriff’s patrol truck for transport.

The Arkansas City police officer sustained only minor injuries and did not require medical treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nemr was booked on requested charges that include&nbsp; battery of a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634133453060.png" alt="Nemr-photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Nemr-photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after&nbsp;&nbsp;he allegedly battered a police officer and also engaged in disorderly conduct, according to a media release.Just after 5p.m. Oct. 10, police responded to MeadowWalk Apartments, 925 W. Skyline Road in Arkansas City for a report of trespassing.When they arrived, they made contact with deputies from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office who already were on scene and learned that&nbsp;Issa Ahmed Moder Nemr, 38, was&nbsp;apparently very intoxicated.The manager of MeadowWalk Apartments wanted Nemr removed from the premises because he was being very loud and disruptive. He then refused to follow commands from officers, according to the release.Nemr made several aggressive movements toward officers and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. He was escorted to an Arkansas City Police Department patrol vehicle for transport.However, Nemr then head-butted one of the Arkansas City officers in the face. He subsequently was brought back under control and placed into a Cowley County Sheriff’s patrol truck for transport.The Arkansas City police officer sustained only minor injuries and did not require medical treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nemr was booked on requested charges that include&nbsp; battery of a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct.&nbsp;

Police: Man accused of head-butting Kansas officer during arrest

PAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the June 30 escape of violent sexual predator John Freeman Colt from the&nbsp;Sexual Predator Treatment Program at the Larned State Hospital have made two arrests, according to Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King.

Both accomplices in the escape identified as&nbsp;Rachel Rena Perez, 50 of Larned, and Liliana Guadalupe Houser, 45 now of Garden City,  were employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services leading up to the time of the escape. The two face multiple charges, according to King.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632850718422.png" alt="Colt-photo Sevier Co. Utah Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Colt-photo Sevier Co. Utah Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the June 30 escape of violent sexual predator John Freeman Colt from the&nbsp;Sexual Predator Treatment Program at the Larned State Hospital have made two arrests, according to Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King.Both accomplices in the escape identified as&nbsp;Rachel Rena Perez, 50 of Larned, and Liliana Guadalupe Houser, 45 now of Garden City, were employed by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services leading up to the time of the escape. The two face multiple charges, according to King.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634076399777.png" alt="Perez -photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Perez -photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Perez is charged with a 15 count Felony Criminal Complaint. Houser is charged with a 13 count Felony Criminal Complaint, according to the Pawnee Co. Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634076547899.png" alt="Houser photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Houser photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2021/colt.pdf"> John Freeman Colt</a>, 42, was sentenced on Dec. 14, 2001, to five years in state prison for aggravated sexual battery, attempted rape, aggravated burglary, and four counts of aggravated battery against law enforcement. He was required to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life.After his criminal sentence was completed, the State of Kansas courts deemed him a Sexually Violent Predator at high risk to commit a future sex offense and too dangerous to be released. He was indefinitely civilly committed and sent to the Larned State Hospital’s Sexual Predator Treatment Program in 2007, where he has resided until the escape.Investigators believe Colt planned his escape several months in advance, obtaining a replica of a staff ID badge and dress clothes. The morning of his escape he shaved off his long hair and beard. He put blankets under his bed covers making it appear he was still in bed sleeping. He was then able to convince a new staff worker (that he targeted) that he was in fact a new doctor and needed help finding his way out. Posing as a doctor, Colt was able to make his way past five secured doors and ultimately outside the gates.Several hours passed before staff noticed he was missing and alerted the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.After escaping, Colt received a ride from a local farmer into Larned, where he was last seen leaving a hardware store on a motorcycle he’d purchased prior to his escape with the help of an accomplice.&nbsp; U.S. Marshals arrested him in Wayne County Utah on Sept. 27.

Update:  Employees arrested for escape from Kan. sexual predator program

HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas kidnaping suspect who ran from a court appearance last week is back in custody, according to the Harvey County Sheriff's Office.

On Thursday, 47-year-old Joshua Harris of Wichita&nbsp;appeared in court at the Harvey County Courthouse for a preliminary hearing on a felony drug charge. Separately, Harris was wanted on a Harvey County warrant for aggravated kidnapping. A Harvey County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to detain Harris on the warrant. Harris evaded the deputy and ran from the Courthouse.&nbsp;Harris was able to get into his vehicle and flee the area.&nbsp; Traffic near the courthouse prevented deputies from reaching Harris' vehicle before he drove away.

Just after 4:15 p.m. Monday, local law enforcement were notified Harris had been seen at a convenience store in the 3500 block of S. Duncan Street in Newton. As law enforcement arrived at the location, Harris fled in his vehicle.

Harris was pursued by law enforcement as he drove south into Sedgwick County. He later exited his vehicle and continued to run away from law enforcement.

Law enforcement utilized a drone and a K-9 unit to help locate him. Harris was found by drone footage attempting to hide in the yard of a residence in the 8100 block of N. Hillside Street in Valley Center. Just after 5p.m., Harris turned himself over to law enforcement when the K-9 unit began to be deployed.

Harris is being held without bond in the Harvey County Detention Center on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping, failure to appear, possession of opiates, use and possession of drug paraphernalia, and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633781801985.png" alt="Harris from an earlier arrest in Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Harris from an earlier arrest in Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —A Kansas kidnaping suspect who ran from a court appearance last week is back in custody, according to the Harvey County Sheriff's Office.On Thursday, 47-year-old Joshua Harris of Wichita&nbsp;appeared in court at the Harvey County Courthouse for a preliminary hearing on a felony drug charge. Separately, Harris was wanted on a Harvey County warrant for aggravated kidnapping. A Harvey County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to detain Harris on the warrant. Harris evaded the deputy and ran from the Courthouse.&nbsp;Harris was able to get into his vehicle and flee the area.&nbsp; Traffic near the courthouse prevented deputies from reaching Harris' vehicle before he drove away.Just after 4:15 p.m. Monday, local law enforcement were notified Harris had been seen at a convenience store in the 3500 block of S. Duncan Street in Newton. As law enforcement arrived at the location, Harris fled in his vehicle.Harris was pursued by law enforcement as he drove south into Sedgwick County. He later exited his vehicle and continued to run away from law enforcement.Law enforcement utilized a drone and a K-9 unit to help locate him. Harris was found by drone footage attempting to hide in the yard of a residence in the 8100 block of N. Hillside Street in Valley Center. Just after 5p.m., Harris turned himself over to law enforcement when the K-9 unit began to be deployed.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633781783180.png" alt="Harris ph0to Harvey County" />
 <figcaption>Harris ph0to Harvey County</figcaption>
 </figure>Harris is being held without bond in the Harvey County Detention Center on requested charges of aggravated kidnapping, failure to appear, possession of opiates, use and possession of drug paraphernalia, and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.------------

Kan. kidnapping suspect who fled court appearance is in custody

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a search at a Kansas home.

On Monday,&nbsp;members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 Block of SW Harrison in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

While conducting the search warrant, the officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Officers arrested Erasto Ortega, 64 years of age, and James Funkhouser II, 51 years of age, both from Topeka. They were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges for Erasto Ortega Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution, according to Monasmith.

James Funkhouser II is being held on a Felony Shawnee County warrant.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634034117254.png" alt="Funkhouser photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Funkhouser photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a search at a Kansas home.On Monday,&nbsp;members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 Block of SW Harrison in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.While conducting the search warrant, the officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634034050257.png" alt="Ortega photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ortega photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers arrested Erasto Ortega, 64 years of age, and James Funkhouser II, 51 years of age, both from Topeka. They were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges for Erasto Ortega Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution, according to Monasmith.James Funkhouser II is being held on a Felony Shawnee County warrant.

Police: 64-year-old Kan. man jailed for alleged drug distribution 

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Wichita say an 11-year-old girl was wounded in an early-morning drive-by shooting Tuesday. Television station KSN reports that the shooting happened shortly after midnight in the city's Ken-Mar neighborhood.

 Witnesses tell police that someone in a black sport utility vehicle shot into a house, then sped away. 

Police say the girl was hit by gunfire and taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but she is expected to survive. Police say four other people in the home at the time of the shooting were not injured. Investigators say they have identified a suspect, but no arrests have been reported.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Wichita say an 11-year-old girl was wounded in an early-morning drive-by shooting Tuesday. Television station KSN reports that the shooting happened shortly after midnight in the city's Ken-Mar neighborhood. Witnesses tell police that someone in a black sport utility vehicle shot into a house, then sped away. Police say the girl was hit by gunfire and taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but she is expected to survive. Police say four other people in the home at the time of the shooting were not injured. Investigators say they have identified a suspect, but no arrests have been reported.

Police: 11-year-old Kan. girl hurt in drive-by shooting

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.

Just before 8p.m. Friday, offices filed a report for aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage to property, criminal threat, and violation of a protection order in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 38-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man reported two suspects forced entry into the Dairy Queen,&nbsp;1015 N 3rd Street in Manhattan, while holding a "club" then chased one victim outside and battered him and the woman.

Police arrested Cornelius Lee Sisson, 37, and Kenneth Durell Dotson, 38, both of Manhattan.

Sisson was jailed on requested charges that include two counts of battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, aggravated burglary, and criminal threat, he remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Dotson was arrested on a requested charge of domestic battery, battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, violation of a protection order, and aggravated burglary, he remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $24,000 bond, according to the RCPD.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633963639426.png" alt="Sisson from an earlier arrest in Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Sisson from an earlier arrest in Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.Just before 8p.m. Friday, offices filed a report for aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage to property, criminal threat, and violation of a protection order in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 38-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man reported two suspects forced entry into the Dairy Queen,&nbsp;1015 N 3rd Street in Manhattan, while holding a "club" then chased one victim outside and battered him and the woman.Police arrested Cornelius Lee Sisson, 37, and Kenneth Durell Dotson, 38, both of Manhattan.Sisson was jailed on requested charges that include two counts of battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, aggravated burglary, and criminal threat, he remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $30,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632060646160.png" alt="Dotson from an earlier arrest in Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Dotson from an earlier arrest in Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Dotson was arrested on a requested charge of domestic battery, battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, violation of a protection order, and aggravated burglary, he remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a $24,000 bond, according to the RCPD.

Suspects battered victims during Dairy Queen break-in

BARTON COUNTY —Law eneorcement authorities investigating a fatal arson fire in Great Bend have identified the victim as 59-year-old Teresa Dutton, according to a media release from police

Just after 7 a.m. Friday, the Great Bend Fire Department and Great Bend Police Department responded to a residence located in the 2800 block of 29th Street in Great Bend, in reference to a structure fire.

Upon arrival at the residence, members of the Great Bend Fire Department located a Dutton's body inside of the residence and life saving measures were performed. Dutton was pronounced dead at the scene and during a preliminary investigation of the incident, arson was determined to be the cause of the fire. Investigators also determined that the Dutton's death was the result of foul play.

Around 7:19 a.m., the Great Bend Police Department responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Adams Street in reference to an aggravated burglary and battery related to the arson / homicide investigation.

The suspect left that area on foot and at approximately 8:12 a.m. was reported to be at Park Elementary School, 1801 Williams Street.&nbsp; Police officers located the suspect identified as Lyndsay George, in the 2000 Block of 19th Street.

After a physical altercation with police officers, George was arrested. After further investigation and interviews, George was booked into the Barton County jail on requested charges of murder in the 1st degree, aggravated arson, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, aggravated burglary, battery and criminal trespass.

During the course of the investigation, members of the Great Bend Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Barton County Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Fire Marshal's Office and the A.T.F. obtained and executed search warrants in the 2800 block of 29th Street and at the Traveler's Budget Inn located at 4200 10th Street in Great Bend.

During the execution and thorough search of those locations, items of evidence were located and seized.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633782279715.png" alt="Lyndsay George-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Lyndsay George-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law eneorcement authorities investigating a fatal arson fire in Great Bend have identified the victim as 59-year-old Teresa Dutton, according to a media release from policeJust after 7 a.m. Friday, the Great Bend Fire Department and Great Bend Police Department responded to a residence located in the 2800 block of 29th Street in Great Bend, in reference to a structure fire.Upon arrival at the residence, members of the Great Bend Fire Department located a Dutton's body inside of the residence and life saving measures were performed. Dutton was pronounced dead at the scene and during a preliminary investigation of the incident, arson was determined to be the cause of the fire. Investigators also determined that the Dutton's death was the result of foul play.Around 7:19 a.m., the Great Bend Police Department responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Adams Street in reference to an aggravated burglary and battery related to the arson / homicide investigation.The suspect left that area on foot and at approximately 8:12 a.m. was reported to be at Park Elementary School, 1801 Williams Street.&nbsp; Police officers located the suspect identified as Lyndsay George, in the 2000 Block of 19th Street.After a physical altercation with police officers, George was arrested. After further investigation and interviews, George was booked into the Barton County jail on requested charges of murder in the 1st degree, aggravated arson, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, aggravated burglary, battery and criminal trespass.During the course of the investigation, members of the Great Bend Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Barton County Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Fire Marshal's Office and the A.T.F. obtained and executed search warrants in the 2800 block of 29th Street and at the Traveler's Budget Inn located at 4200 10th Street in Great Bend.During the execution and thorough search of those locations, items of evidence were located and seized.&nbsp;