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

Just before&nbsp;7 p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 600 block of north Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.&nbsp;

Officers located one man with a single gunshot wound and a second man with a head injury. Both individuals were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

During preliminary investigation, it was discovered that a disturbance had occurred to the east of Kansas Ave. on NE Curtis Street, which resulted in the injuries.

On Friday, police arrested&nbsp;Jerry A. Brown, 49 of Topeka on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634994803860.png" alt="Brown photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have made an arrest.Just before&nbsp;7 p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 600 block of north Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.&nbsp;Officers located one man with a single gunshot wound and a second man with a head injury. Both individuals were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.During preliminary investigation, it was discovered that a disturbance had occurred to the east of Kansas Ave. on NE Curtis Street, which resulted in the injuries.On Friday, police arrested&nbsp;Jerry A. Brown, 49 of Topeka on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

Kan. man jailed after altercation that sent 2 men to the hospital

RICHARDSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 1a.m. Friday hours, sheriff's deputies in Nebraska arrested 39-year-old Amber Gayer of Topeka, for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Driving Under Suspension.

Gayer was booked into the Richardson County Jail. She has two previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635113213762.png" alt="Gayer remains in the Richardson County jail, according to online records" />
 <figcaption>Gayer remains in the Richardson County jail, according to online records</figcaption>
 </figure>RICHARDSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.Just before 1a.m. Friday hours, sheriff's deputies in Nebraska arrested 39-year-old Amber Gayer of Topeka, for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Driving Under Suspension.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635026781954.png" alt="Photo Richardson Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Richardson Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Gayer was booked into the Richardson County Jail. She has two previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Sheriff: Kan. felon was traveling with pink handgun

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have a&nbsp; suspect in custody.

Just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a 911 call on N. Ash in Wichita, according to a media release.

 They contacted a female victim who reported being raped by an unknown man. The victim reported that she had been talking to the suspect online. 

After talking online, the suspect went to the victim's home. When the suspect arrived at the home, the victim realized it was not the person she thought she had been talking to. The suspect then entered her home and sexually assaulted her before leaving.

Officers identified the suspect as 35-year-old Jeffrey Scroggins. Officers located and took him into custody in the 1900 block of W. 35th Street South in Wichita.

 He was interviewed by Domestic Violence-Sex Crimes detectives and then booked into the Sedgwick County Jail&nbsp;on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary and Rape.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634850741103.png" alt="Scroggins photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Scroggins photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have a&nbsp; suspect in custody.Just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a 911 call on N. Ash in Wichita, according to a media release. They contacted a female victim who reported being raped by an unknown man. The victim reported that she had been talking to the suspect online. After talking online, the suspect went to the victim's home. When the suspect arrived at the home, the victim realized it was not the person she thought she had been talking to. The suspect then entered her home and sexually assaulted her before leaving.Officers identified the suspect as 35-year-old Jeffrey Scroggins. Officers located and took him into custody in the 1900 block of W. 35th Street South in Wichita. He was interviewed by Domestic Violence-Sex Crimes detectives and then booked into the Sedgwick County Jail&nbsp;on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary and Rape.

Rape arrest: After online chat man went to Kan. woman's home

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINA —Police arrested a Kansas man who had an active warrant after he was found hiding in a closet under some clothing.

Just before 10p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Baker Street for the report of a physical altercation, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Officers were told that James Mallett III, 34, of Salina, was involved in the altercation. One of the officers knew that Mallett had an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, Forrester said.

When officers arrived, Mallett opened the door inside a locked storm door. Officers asked Mallet to come outside, but he instead shut the door. Another resident allowed officers inside, and they located Mallett in a closet under some clothing, according to Forrester.

Mallett was arrested on the warrant and on a requested charge of felony interference with law enforcement officers.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634906448286.jpeg" alt="James Mallett has three previous convictions for domestic battery over the past five years-photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>James Mallett has three previous convictions for domestic battery over the past five years-photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINA —Police arrested a Kansas man who had an active warrant after he was found hiding in a closet under some clothing.Just before 10p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Baker Street for the report of a physical altercation, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Officers were told that James Mallett III, 34, of Salina, was involved in the altercation. One of the officers knew that Mallett had an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, Forrester said.When officers arrived, Mallett opened the door inside a locked storm door. Officers asked Mallet to come outside, but he instead shut the door. Another resident allowed officers inside, and they located Mallett in a closet under some clothing, according to Forrester.Mallett was arrested on the warrant and on a requested charge of felony interference with law enforcement officers.

Kan. man with domestic battery convictions found hiding in closet

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

Just after 8a.m. Friday, a sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop&nbsp; on 118th Road west of US Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

After identifying that the driver’s license was suspended.  The deputy arrested the driver, Nicole Lynn Thompson, 30, of Holton. 

She is being held in the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634995653451.png" alt="Thompson-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 8a.m. Friday, a sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop&nbsp; on 118th Road west of US Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.After identifying that the driver’s license was suspended. The deputy arrested the driver, Nicole Lynn Thompson, 30, of Holton. She is being held in the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.

Sheriff: Kan. woman had suspended license, was transporting drugs

BLANCHARD, Okla. (AP) — A Texas woman and her adult son have been arrested in Wyoming on murder warrants in connection with the slaying of a man in Oklahoma. 

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Friday that 47-year-old Debbie Senft and 26-year-old Zachary Mussett are jailed in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, for the death of Michael “Andy” McGuffee of Blanchard.

The OSBI says McGuffee's body was found in his home Oct. 15 by a relative after McGuffee failed to arrive for work and items missing from the home were later located in a Salina, Kansas, pawn shop. 

Court records do not list attorneys who could speak on behalf of Senft or Mussett, both from Texarkana, Texas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634931451937.png" alt="Senft photo Sweetwater Co." />
 <figcaption>Senft photo Sweetwater Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BLANCHARD, Okla. (AP) — A Texas woman and her adult son have been arrested in Wyoming on murder warrants in connection with the slaying of a man in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Friday that 47-year-old Debbie Senft and 26-year-old Zachary Mussett are jailed in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, for the death of Michael “Andy” McGuffee of Blanchard.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634931339105.png" alt="Mussett-photo Sweetwater Co." />
 <figcaption>Mussett-photo Sweetwater Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The OSBI says McGuffee's body was found in his home Oct. 15 by a relative after McGuffee failed to arrive for work and items missing from the home were later located in a Salina, Kansas, pawn shop. Court records do not list attorneys who could speak on behalf of Senft or Mussett, both from Texarkana, Texas.

Oklahoma slaying arrest in Wyoming tied to Kan. pawn shop

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona was booked into jail in Kansas Wednesday afternoon and made his first court appearance Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

Dawson's next court appearance is November 4, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634817510235.png" alt="Dawson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dawson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused in the Sept. 7, mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona was booked into jail in Kansas Wednesday afternoon and made his first court appearance Thursday.<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181">Keshawn Dawson, 23 of Wichita, </a>was charged with 1st degree intentional murder, 1st degree murder in the commission of a felony, six counts of aggravated battery, and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Dawson is also charged in two separate cases for criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon for an incident on June 15, and&nbsp; criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia for use involving an arrest in January, according to the district attorney.On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on bond of five-million dollars for a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave.&nbsp; Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.Dawson's next court appearance is November 4, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Suspect in Kansas mass shooting charged, held on $5M bond

SEWARD COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged human trafficking.

On Thursday, police stopped a westbound mini van on U.S. 54 in Liberal, according to a media release.&nbsp; Through the investigation officers also found 14 passengers in the vehicle who were being smuggled through the United States by a criminal organization, according to the release.

Some of the individuals were stacked on top of each other in the trunk.

Police arrested a 23-year-old man on a requested charge of human trafficking.&nbsp; Police released no additional details

SEWARD COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged human trafficking.On Thursday, police stopped a westbound mini van on U.S. 54 in Liberal, according to a media release.&nbsp; Through the investigation officers also found 14 passengers in the vehicle who were being smuggled through the United States by a criminal organization, according to the release.Some of the individuals were stacked on top of each other in the trunk.Police arrested a 23-year-old man on a requested charge of human trafficking.&nbsp; Police released no additional details

Human trafficking: Police find 14 stacked in van in SW Kansas

BARTON COUNTY—Over the course the past several days, Barton County Sheriff’s Office detectives became aware of an attempted unlawful solicitation of a child, according to a media release.

The online organization Motor City Justice contacted local authorities with the information. The facts were reviewed by Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Barton County Attorney’s Office. It was determined the best course of action would be to conduct a sting operation to capture the suspect.

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, detectives facilitated a sting operation near the intersection of 24th and Washington in Great Bend. The suspect identified as 24-year-old Dakota Payne arrived at the scene believing he was meeting a juvenile female. Shortly thereafter, deputies arrested Payne without incident.

He is being held on $100,000 bond on requested charges of indecent solicitation of a child, attempted exploitation of a child and electronic solicitation of a child.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Over the course the past several days, Barton County Sheriff’s Office detectives became aware of an attempted unlawful solicitation of a child, according to a media release.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flonestarrjusticeog%2Fvideos%2F944259933168673%2F&show_text=true&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The online organization Motor City Justice contacted local authorities with the information. The facts were reviewed by Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Barton County Attorney’s Office. It was determined the best course of action would be to conduct a sting operation to capture the suspect.At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, detectives facilitated a sting operation near the intersection of 24th and Washington in Great Bend. The suspect identified as 24-year-old Dakota Payne arrived at the scene believing he was meeting a juvenile female. Shortly thereafter, deputies arrested Payne without incident.He is being held on $100,000 bond on requested charges of indecent solicitation of a child, attempted exploitation of a child and electronic solicitation of a child.&nbsp;

🎥 Sheriff: Sting operation leads to Kansas sex crime arrest

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused in the Sept. 7 mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona is back in a Kansas jail.

Keshawn Dawson, 23, was booked into the Sedgwick County<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181"> Jail just after 4p.m.</a> Wednesday, according to online jail records.

On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on requested charges that include murder, aggravated battery and more stemming from a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634817510235.png" alt="Dawson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Dawson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused in the Sept. 7 mass shooting at a Wichita night club and arrested in Arizona is back in a Kansas jail.Keshawn Dawson, 23, was booked into the Sedgwick County<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20044181"> Jail just after 4p.m.</a> Wednesday, according to online jail records.On Oct. 8, U.S. Marshals arrested Dawson in Phoenix Arizona., according to officer Charley Davidson. Dawson is being held on requested charges that include murder, aggravated battery and more stemming from a shooting that killed 34-year-old Preston Spencer and injured six others with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosely.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims that were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; The investigation revealed Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was forced to leave.&nbsp; Dawson returned a short time later and fired multiple rounds with a handgun through windows into the club from the outside, striking the victims.In addition, Dawson had active felony Sedgwick County warrants and was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

Suspect in fatal club shooting returned to Kansas to face charges

SHAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse of his stepson, according to District Attorney Mike Kagy.

Steven Dale Dishner, 46,&nbsp; will be eligible to see the parole board after serving 25 years.&nbsp;

&nbsp;In July of 2017, the Topeka Police Department was contacted in reference to Dishner sexually abusing his stepson, who was 10 at the time of the report. 

The abuse was alleged to have occurred in 2011 and 2012. Dishner was arrested and charged in 2018. He was convicted of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy in October of 2018. However, in September of 2020 the Kansas Court of Appeals found that there was an error in the jury instructions during the first trial and the conviction was overturned. 

The case was then returned to district court for a new trial. Dishner was again convicted after a jury trial in September of 2021.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634744229557.png" alt="Dishner KBI offener registry" />
 <figcaption>Dishner KBI offener registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse of his stepson, according to District Attorney Mike Kagy.Steven Dale Dishner, 46,&nbsp; will be eligible to see the parole board after serving 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In July of 2017, the Topeka Police Department was contacted in reference to Dishner sexually abusing his stepson, who was 10 at the time of the report. The abuse was alleged to have occurred in 2011 and 2012. Dishner was arrested and charged in 2018. He was convicted of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy in October of 2018. However, in September of 2020 the Kansas Court of Appeals found that there was an error in the jury instructions during the first trial and the conviction was overturned. The case was then returned to district court for a new trial. Dishner was again convicted after a jury trial in September of 2021.

Kansas man sentenced for sex crimes involving 10-year-old

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man from Overland Park, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies in Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri, three years ago.

U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs sentenced 28-year-old Joshua West, who pleaded guilty in April to robbery and firearms charges.

Federal prosecutors say that during July and August in 2018, West robbed a CVS Pharmacy, a Sprint store and the Phone Shack in Kansas City.

In Grandview, he tried to rob a T-Mobile store but a manager was able to lock him out before he could enter. Prosecutors say West pointed a gun at the at manager before walking away.

A short time later, West robbed a Grandview AT&amp;T store and ordered two workers and a customer into a back room. Another customer called 911, and West was arrested.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619644605432.png" alt="West photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>West photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man from Overland Park, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies in Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri, three years ago.U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs sentenced 28-year-old Joshua West, who pleaded guilty in April to robbery and firearms charges.Federal prosecutors say that during July and August in 2018, West robbed a CVS Pharmacy, a Sprint store and the Phone Shack in Kansas City.In Grandview, he tried to rob a T-Mobile store but a manager was able to lock him out before he could enter. Prosecutors say West pointed a gun at the at manager before walking away.A short time later, West robbed a Grandview AT&amp;T store and ordered two workers and a customer into a back room. Another customer called 911, and West was arrested.

Kansas man sentenced for series of armed robberies

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect after a standoff at a home in Hutchinson.

Just before 11:30a.m. Tuesday police responded to the area of the 300 block Logan Street in Hutchinson after Emergency Communications received a 911 call from a woman asking for help.  When officers arrived they learned from neighbors that an altercation had occurred at 311 Logan Street where a man was cursing at a woman. 

 Officers made contact with a woman at 311 Logan Street who reported her ex-boyfriend came into her residence uninvited and was refusing to leave. 

 The man was identified as 51-year-old Christopher St John of Hutchison.

Officers determined that St John had an absconder warrant for his arrest through the Kansas Department of Corrections. 

Officers established verbal communications with St John who barricaded himself in a bathroom and refused to come out.  He then started damaging property inside the bathroom and made threats to officers, and it was determined that he had access to weapons . 

 A perimeter was set, and the Emergency response Team was activated.   Lengthy negotiations took place and after nearly 5 hours St John came out of the residence. 

 St John refused to comply with commands and a police K-9 was deployed to assist in taking St John into custody. 

 During the event St John became physical with the police K9 but members of the Emergency Response team were able to place him into custody. 

 St John received medical treatment at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for lacerations.   In addition to the KDOC warrant St John was arrested on requested charges of Felony interference with Law Enforcement, Harming a police dog, Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespassing. 

HUTCHINSON— Police were called to the area of 3rd and Logan in Hutchinson just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a person barricaded inside a home.

3rd Avenue was closed one block on each side of the scene. This appeared initially to be a domestic disturbance.&nbsp;

SWAT officers, the Sheriff's Office Bearkat and K-9 units were used to take one man into custody shortly after 3:30 p.m.

An ambulance had been called and officers checked to see if any additional people were inside the residence. Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper said that a woman alerted authorities to a trouble with a subject call.

Police were able to get her out of the home safely but the male subject barricaded himself inside the bathroom. He eventually came out and was subdued by one of the K-9 units before being taken to the hospital for treatment and then into custody. No names has been released at this time but Hooper did say the man is wanted by the US Marshalls Service.

There were no injuries other than to the subject which suffered several bites from the K-9 officer.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634724859380.png" alt="St. John has previous convictions that include forgery, obstruction and a violation of the offender registration act. photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>St. John has previous convictions that include forgery, obstruction and a violation of the offender registration act. photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect after a standoff at a home in Hutchinson.Just before 11:30a.m. Tuesday police responded to the area of the 300 block Logan Street in Hutchinson after Emergency Communications received a 911 call from a woman asking for help. When officers arrived they learned from neighbors that an altercation had occurred at 311 Logan Street where a man was cursing at a woman. Officers made contact with a woman at 311 Logan Street who reported her ex-boyfriend came into her residence uninvited and was refusing to leave. The man was identified as 51-year-old Christopher St John of Hutchison.Officers determined that St John had an absconder warrant for his arrest through the Kansas Department of Corrections. Officers established verbal communications with St John who barricaded himself in a bathroom and refused to come out. He then started damaging property inside the bathroom and made threats to officers, and it was determined that he had access to weapons . A perimeter was set, and the Emergency response Team was activated. Lengthy negotiations took place and after nearly 5 hours St John came out of the residence. St John refused to comply with commands and a police K-9 was deployed to assist in taking St John into custody. During the event St John became physical with the police K9 but members of the Emergency Response team were able to place him into custody. St John received medical treatment at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for lacerations. In addition to the KDOC warrant St John was arrested on requested charges of Felony interference with Law Enforcement, Harming a police dog, Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespassing. &nbsp; -------HUTCHINSON— Police were called to the area of 3rd and Logan in Hutchinson just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a person barricaded inside a home.<figure>
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 </figure>3rd Avenue was closed one block on each side of the scene. This appeared initially to be a domestic disturbance.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634676431525.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>SWAT officers, the Sheriff's Office Bearkat and K-9 units were used to take one man into custody shortly after 3:30 p.m.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634676503533.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>An ambulance had been called and officers checked to see if any additional people were inside the residence. Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper said that a woman alerted authorities to a trouble with a subject call.Police were able to get her out of the home safely but the male subject barricaded himself inside the bathroom. He eventually came out and was subdued by one of the K-9 units before being taken to the hospital for treatment and then into custody. No names has been released at this time but Hooper did say the man is wanted by the US Marshalls Service.There were no injuries other than to the subject which suffered several bites from the K-9 officer.

Police: Wanted Kan. man accused of harming police dog during arrest

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A former Kansas middle school teacher who plead not guilty to nearly a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of a child was sentenced Monday.

Judge Eric Williams sentenced 41-year-old Cody Chitwood to 3 years probation with an underlying sentence of 64 months which means he would serve the prison sentence if he violates probation, must register as a sex offender for 25 years, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;He agreed to a plea deal in September.

In 2018, authorities arrested Chitwood after officials found more than 250 images and videos of child pornography on the electronic device they seized in an investigation.&nbsp;He taught special education at Derby Middle School and coached football, track and girls basketball.

The school district voted to fire him immediately.&nbsp; Chitwood was hired by the district in 2004.&nbsp;

Chitwood originally told investigators that “when you’re on the internet you see a lot of things” but added that he “never knowingly nor willing traded child pornography on any website.”

-The Associated Press contributed to this report

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634583183107.png" alt="Chitwood photo KBI Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Chitwood photo KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A former Kansas middle school teacher who plead not guilty to nearly a dozen counts of sexual exploitation of a child was sentenced Monday.Judge Eric Williams sentenced 41-year-old Cody Chitwood to 3 years probation with an underlying sentence of 64 months which means he would serve the prison sentence if he violates probation, must register as a sex offender for 25 years, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;He agreed to a plea deal in September.In 2018, authorities arrested Chitwood after officials found more than 250 images and videos of child pornography on the electronic device they seized in an investigation.&nbsp;He taught special education at Derby Middle School and coached football, track and girls basketball.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634582866381.png" alt="Chitwood from his 2018 arrest in Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Chitwood from his 2018 arrest in Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>The school district voted to fire him immediately.&nbsp; Chitwood was hired by the district in 2004.&nbsp;Chitwood originally told investigators that “when you’re on the internet you see a lot of things” but added that he “never knowingly nor willing traded child pornography on any website.”-The Associated Press contributed to this report

Judge: Former Kan. teacher must register as a sex offender

ATCHISON COUNTY —A man wanted in Missouri is in jail in Atchison&nbsp; County, Kansas, after an arrest early Tuesday.

According to Police Chief Mike Wilson, officers arrested Devon D. Wall, 25, Atchison, on a Buchanan County Missouri warrant for probation violation.&nbsp;

Authorities have arrested Wall seven times since September of 2019 on requested charges involving forgery, according to online jail records.

He remains in custody in Atchison County.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634648211949.png" alt="Wall-photo Atchison County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Wall-photo Atchison County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —A man wanted in Missouri is in jail in Atchison&nbsp; County, Kansas, after an arrest early Tuesday.According to Police Chief Mike Wilson, officers arrested Devon D. Wall, 25, Atchison, on a Buchanan County Missouri warrant for probation violation.&nbsp;Authorities have arrested Wall seven times since September of 2019 on requested charges involving forgery, according to online jail records.He remains in custody in Atchison County.

Serial forger wanted in Missouri jailed in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a jail detainee was found dead at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center in Topeka. 

The Shawnee County Department of Corrections says 58-year-old Curley Charles Anderson Jr. was booked into the jail on Friday on charges that included aggravated battery, driving while license suspended and reckless driving. 

At 4:14 p.m. Monday, authorities were alerted to a medical emergency and Anderson was found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. In addition to an internal investigation, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into Anderson’s death.

He had over a dozen previous felony convictions that included forgery, burglary, theft, criminal threat, aggravated battery, aiding a felon, driving while suspended and for drugs. He had been out of prison since January of 2020, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634666106913.png" alt="Anderson had over a dozen previous felony convictions that included forgery, burglary, theft, criminal threat, aggravated battery, aiding a felon, driving while suspended and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Anderson had over a dozen previous felony convictions that included forgery, burglary, theft, criminal threat, aggravated battery, aiding a felon, driving while suspended and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a jail detainee was found dead at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center in Topeka. The Shawnee County Department of Corrections says 58-year-old Curley Charles Anderson Jr. was booked into the jail on Friday on charges that included aggravated battery, driving while license suspended and reckless driving. At 4:14 p.m. Monday, authorities were alerted to a medical emergency and Anderson was found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. In addition to an internal investigation, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into Anderson’s death.He had over a dozen previous felony convictions that included forgery, burglary, theft, criminal threat, aggravated battery, aiding a felon, driving while suspended and for drugs. He had been out of prison since January of 2020, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kan. man arrested Friday found unresponsive in jail cell

MANHATTAN— A Manhattan man has been arrested in connection to two arson fires in Aggieville.

Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched for what was believed to be an electrical fire in the 1200 block of Moro Street, according to police spokesperson Aaron Wintermote.

Fire investigators indicated the fire appeared to be an arson set with a device commonly known as a Molotov cocktail.

RCPD officers responded to the location and quickly identified 36-year-old Matthew Spooner of Manhattan as the suspect.

While officers were looking for Spooner, the Riley County Communications Center received an additional call around 7:45 p.m. for a fire also set with a Molotov cocktail in the 1100 block of Laramie Street.

Fire crews and police officers responded to the scene where a witness said they had observed Spooner set the fire and leave the area.

RCPD officers, with the assistance of Kansas State University Police, located and detained Spooner in the Aggieville area a short time later. He was transported to RCPD for questioning and later arrested on requested charges of of aggravated arson and two counts of criminal use of explosives. He is currently being held in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.

Until about a week ago, Spooner was a research assistant in the Biology Department of Kansas State University. His LinkedIn account lists Biology Division Storeroom Manager as his occupation. Six days ago K-State posted a job opening for Biology Storeroom Manager.

MANHATTAN— A Manhattan man has been arrested in connection to two arson fires in Aggieville.Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched for what was believed to be an electrical fire in the 1200 block of Moro Street, according to police spokesperson Aaron Wintermote. Fire investigators indicated the fire appeared to be an arson set with a device commonly known as a Molotov cocktail.RCPD officers responded to the location and quickly identified 36-year-old Matthew Spooner of Manhattan as the suspect.While officers were looking for Spooner, the Riley County Communications Center received an additional call around 7:45 p.m. for a fire also set with a Molotov cocktail in the 1100 block of Laramie Street.Fire crews and police officers responded to the scene where a witness said they had observed Spooner set the fire and leave the area.RCPD officers, with the assistance of Kansas State University Police, located and detained Spooner in the Aggieville area a short time later. He was transported to RCPD for questioning and later arrested on requested charges of of aggravated arson and two counts of criminal use of explosives. He is currently being held in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.Until about a week ago, Spooner was a research assistant in the Biology Department of Kansas State University. His LinkedIn account lists Biology Division Storeroom Manager as his occupation. Six days ago K-State posted a job opening for Biology Storeroom Manager.

Manhattan man accused of setting two fires in Aggieville

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing that sent a man to the hospital have made an arrest.

On Friday, police asking the public for assistance locating a person of interest in the stabbing as 41-year-old Keisson Smith.

On Monday, police detectives received information of his&nbsp;location after he requested to turn himself in.&nbsp; Police arrested and transported Smith&nbsp; to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

On Friday, police responded to the 1100 Block of SW Clay Street in Topeka regarding a recent stabbing call for service, according to Monasmith.  The victim, a 45-year-old Topeka man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Smith is being held on requested charges that include Aggravated battery, Aggravated assault and Felon in possession of a firearm

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing&nbsp; that sent a man to the hospital and asking the public for assistance locating a person of interest identified as 41-year-old Keisson Smith.

On Friday, police responded to the 1100 Block of SW Clay Street in Topeka regarding a recent stabbing call for service, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.&nbsp; The victim, a 45-year-old Topeka man,m sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. another.

&nbsp;Anyone with information about Smith’s location, including past sightings, is asked to call the police at 785-368-9551 or email telltpd@topeka.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634644866736.png" alt="Smith photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing that sent a man to the hospital have made an arrest.On Friday, police asking the public for assistance locating a person of interest in the stabbing as 41-year-old Keisson Smith.On Monday, police detectives received information of his&nbsp;location after he requested to turn himself in.&nbsp; Police arrested and transported Smith&nbsp; to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.On Friday, police responded to the 1100 Block of SW Clay Street in Topeka regarding a recent stabbing call for service, according to Monasmith. The victim, a 45-year-old Topeka man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident.Smith is being held on requested charges that include Aggravated battery, Aggravated assault and Felon in possession of a firearm---------------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing&nbsp; that sent a man to the hospital and asking the public for assistance locating a person of interest identified as 41-year-old Keisson Smith.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634406705569.png" alt="Smith photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>On Friday, police responded to the 1100 Block of SW Clay Street in Topeka regarding a recent stabbing call for service, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.&nbsp; The victim, a 45-year-old Topeka man,m sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. another.&nbsp;Anyone with information about Smith’s location, including past sightings, is asked to call the police at 785-368-9551 or email telltpd@topeka.org.

Police: Wanted Kansas stabbing suspect turns himself in

PAWNEE COUNTY—A third accomplice arrested in connection with the escape of John Freeman Colt from the sex offender treatment program at the Larned State Hospital made her first court appearance Monday.

Sydni Eileen Hartman, 29, is charged with Obstructing in the Apprehension or Prosecution of a Registered Sex Offender; Traffic in Contraband in a Care and Treatment Facility while employed by the Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services and Conspiracy to commit Aggravated Escape from the Sexual Predator Treatment Program, ccording to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

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.&nbsp;

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.

A Preliminary Hearings for Hartman has been scheduled for November 1, 2021. She remains jailed on a 75,000 bond, according to the county attorney.

<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—A third accomplice arrested in connection with the escape of John Freeman Colt from the sex offender treatment program at the Larned State Hospital made her first court appearance Monday.Sydni Eileen Hartman, 29, is charged with Obstructing in the Apprehension or Prosecution of a Registered Sex Offender; Traffic in Contraband in a Care and Treatment Facility while employed by the Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services and Conspiracy to commit Aggravated Escape from the Sexual Predator Treatment Program, ccording to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.<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.&nbsp;<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.A Preliminary Hearings for Hartman has been scheduled for November 1, 2021. She remains jailed on a 75,000 bond, according to the county attorney.

3rd employee charged in escape from Kan. sex offender program

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man accused in the drive-by shooting at a home in Wichita that critically injured an 11-year-old girl who was sleeping in her bed had recently been released from prison.

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, according to the online jail records.

Since Nov. 2017 Purcell was in one of several Kansas prisons following three convictions for aggravated&nbsp; robbery. The state also reported Purcell had over&nbsp; two dozen disciplinary violation during his time in prison. He was released in June, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

He's accused of being the gunman in a shooting that happened early Oct. 12 in a Wichita 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.

The Sedgwick County County District attorney's office had not released when Purcell will make his first appearance in court.

<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—A Kansas man accused in the drive-by shooting at a home in Wichita that critically injured an 11-year-old girl who was sleeping in her bed had recently been released from prison.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, according to the online jail records. Since Nov. 2017 Purcell was in one of several Kansas prisons following three convictions for aggravated&nbsp; robbery. The state also reported Purcell had over&nbsp; two dozen disciplinary violation during his time in prison. He was released in June, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.<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 Oct. 12 in a Wichita 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.The Sedgwick County County District attorney's office had not released when Purcell will make his first appearance in court.---------

Suspect in shooting of 11-year-old was just released from Kan. prison

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on felony charges after a weekend arrest.

Just after 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15., police checked a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of S. 3rd Street in Garden City, according to a media release.

Officers made contact with 40-year-old Elliot Schuckman&nbsp; and 44-year-old&nbsp; Claudia Astudillo both of Scott City.

 After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, where suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Schuckman and Astudillo were arrested at the scene. A 1-year-old child who was in the vehicle during the incident was taken into Police Protective Custody.&nbsp;

Schuckman and Astudillo remain in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634586913306.png" alt="Schuckman photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Schuckman photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on felony charges after a weekend arrest.Just after 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15., police checked a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of S. 3rd Street in Garden City, according to a media release.Officers made contact with 40-year-old Elliot Schuckman&nbsp; and 44-year-old&nbsp; Claudia Astudillo both of Scott City. After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, where suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Schuckman and Astudillo were arrested at the scene. A 1-year-old child who was in the vehicle during the incident was taken into Police Protective Custody.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634586970633.png" alt="Astudillo photo Finney Co." />
 <figcaption>Astudillo photo Finney Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Schuckman and Astudillo remain in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Police find 1-year-old in car during SW Kansas drug bust

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

Just after&nbsp;5:37 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a disturbance and possible shots fired in the area of SE 31st Street and SE Adams Street in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

&nbsp;The investigation led to the arrest of Leonardo Martinez-Sanchez, 36, of Topeka, on requested charges of Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Assault, Battery and&nbsp;Criminal Damage, according to Ekis. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634562680873.png" alt="Martinez-Sanchez-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Martinez-Sanchez-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.Just after&nbsp;5:37 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a disturbance and possible shots fired in the area of SE 31st Street and SE Adams Street in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.&nbsp;The investigation led to the arrest of Leonardo Martinez-Sanchez, 36, of Topeka, on requested charges of Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Assault, Battery and&nbsp;Criminal Damage, according to Ekis. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

Police arrest Kan. man for alleged shooting at occupied vehicle

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A suspect in a shooting death in Lawrence has been transferred back to&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;after being arrested in&nbsp;Tennessee.

Andrel Darnell Spats Jr., 19, was arrested Oct. 6 in Three Way, Tennessee. He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on Sunday evening and is being held on $1 million bond while awaiting formal charges.

He is the second suspect in the death of 21-year-old Christian Willis in central Lawrence on Sept. 8.

Javier Romero, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633554885919.png" alt="Spates after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in Madison County, Tennessee" />
 <figcaption>Spates after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in Madison County, Tennessee</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A suspect in a shooting death in Lawrence has been transferred back to&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;after being arrested in&nbsp;Tennessee.Andrel Darnell Spats Jr., 19, was arrested Oct. 6 in Three Way, Tennessee. He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on Sunday evening and is being held on $1 million bond while awaiting formal charges.He is the second suspect in the death of 21-year-old Christian Willis in central Lawrence on Sept. 8.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631932120397.png" alt="Romero photo Douglas Co." />
 <figcaption>Romero photo Douglas Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Javier Romero, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Shooting suspect captured in Tennessee is back in Kan. jail

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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.