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

Just after 8:30a.m. August 2, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North First Street in Arkansas City for a report of a suspicious man in white hat, looking inside of vehicles, according to a media release. The suspect later identified as 31-year-old Curtis Lewayne Sedam Jr., reportedly entered a white pickup truck.

Police located the parked truck, with Sedam in its passenger seat. The truck’s owner was located and he told officers that he did not know Sedam, who did not have permission to be inside his truck. When officers found Sedam, he was wearing a white hat that also was allegedly stolen from the truck.

Sedam, who was also in possession of brass knuckles, was taken into custody without incident and is being held on suspicion of one felony&nbsp; burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one misdemeanor count each of criminal carrying of a weapon and theft.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628114302245.png" alt="Sedam photo Cowley County" />
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 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.Just after 8:30a.m. August 2, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North First Street in Arkansas City for a report of a suspicious man in white hat, looking inside of vehicles, according to a media release. The suspect later identified as 31-year-old Curtis Lewayne Sedam Jr., reportedly entered a white pickup truck.Police located the parked truck, with Sedam in its passenger seat. The truck’s owner was located and he told officers that he did not know Sedam, who did not have permission to be inside his truck. When officers found Sedam, he was wearing a white hat that also was allegedly stolen from the truck.Sedam, who was also in possession of brass knuckles, was taken into custody without incident and is being held on suspicion of one felony&nbsp; burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one misdemeanor count each of criminal carrying of a weapon and theft.

Police: Kan. burglary suspect was carrying brass knuckles

KANSAS CITY&nbsp; (AP) — A man has been charged with receiving stolen property after Kansas City police recovered pieces of a statue of a Native American woman that was stolen earlier this week.

Clay County prosecutors charged Charles Fuentes, 56, on Friday. He is being held on $25,000 bond.

Help from the public helped detectives find a large section of the 400-pound, 7-foot-tall statue but it had already been cut into pieces, police said.

The statue was sheared from its bolts at the François Chouteau and Native American Heritage Fountain in northern Kansas City sometime between Monday and Wednesday, police said. It has an estimated value of $80,000.

The fountain honors American Indians and French trader François Chouteau for their roles in founding Kansas City.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY&nbsp; (AP) — A man has been charged with receiving stolen property after Kansas City police recovered pieces of a statue of a Native American woman that was stolen earlier this week.Clay County prosecutors charged Charles Fuentes, 56, on Friday. He is being held on $25,000 bond.Help from the public helped detectives find a large section of the 400-pound, 7-foot-tall statue but it had already been cut into pieces, police said.The statue was sheared from its bolts at the François Chouteau and Native American Heritage Fountain in northern Kansas City sometime between Monday and Wednesday, police said. It has an estimated value of $80,000.The fountain honors American Indians and French trader François Chouteau for their roles in founding Kansas City.

Arrest made after Native American statue stolen from KC park

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.

On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 600 BLK SE Liberty Street in Topeka related to an ongoing investigation, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

 While conducting the search warrant, the officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested&nbsp;Carlos Retana-Vazquez, 35 years of age, of Topeka and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transactions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628284881984.png" alt="Retana-Vazquez photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Retana-Vazquez photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 600 BLK SE Liberty Street in Topeka related to an ongoing investigation, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker. While conducting the search warrant, the officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested&nbsp;Carlos Retana-Vazquez, 35 years of age, of Topeka and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transactions.

Task force arrests alleged drug dealer near Kan. school

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY- Sheriff's deputies arrested a Kansas man Thursday afternoon after the car he was driving traveled off an exit ramp and launched over an overpass on Interstate 135.

Matthew Griffin, 45, of Salina, was northbound on Interstate 135 in a Ford Fusion when he began driving up the Assaria exit ramp south of Salina, then onto the grassy area between the exit ramp and the highway, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The car struck the guardrail along the south side of Assaria Road and launched over the road, finally coming to a stop in the median of I-135 north of the exit.

An acquaintance called the sheriff's office to report that Griffin had been drinking and was driving in excess of 100 mph, but the accident occurred before deputies could locate him.

Griffin was transported to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment of a head laceration and then was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol, Transporting an open container, Driving with a suspended license, Making an unsafe turn and Improper driving on a laned roadways

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628267522100.png" alt="Griffin from an earlier DUI arrest in McPherson County" />
 <figcaption>Griffin from an earlier DUI arrest in McPherson County</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY- Sheriff's deputies arrested a Kansas man Thursday afternoon after the car he was driving traveled off an exit ramp and launched over an overpass on Interstate 135.Matthew Griffin, 45, of Salina, was northbound on Interstate 135 in a Ford Fusion when he began driving up the Assaria exit ramp south of Salina, then onto the grassy area between the exit ramp and the highway, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628265056576.jpeg" alt="The impact of the landing disabled the car. Photos Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The impact of the landing disabled the car. Photos Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>The car struck the guardrail along the south side of Assaria Road and launched over the road, finally coming to a stop in the median of I-135 north of the exit.An acquaintance called the sheriff's office to report that Griffin had been drinking and was driving in excess of 100 mph, but the accident occurred before deputies could locate him.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628265155278.jpeg" alt="tire tracks leading up to the overpass where the Fusion jumped." />
 <figcaption>tire tracks leading up to the overpass where the Fusion jumped.</figcaption>
 </figure>Griffin was transported to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment of a head laceration and then was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol, Transporting an open container, Driving with a suspended license, Making an unsafe turn and Improper driving on a laned roadways

Kan. man jailed after car jumps interstate overpass

SHAWNEE COUNY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver 2006 Mazda 3 in the 2000 block of NW Topeka Boulevard for an improper turn, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, it was discovered that both occupants had warrants for their arrest. A K9 Unit assisted and illegal narcotics were located.

The driver, Brandon M. Brooks, 29, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for two warrants out of Shawnee County and requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no vehicle liability insurance, driving while suspended, improper turn and an expired tag.

The passenger, Sheyann N. Cutshall (28) of Topeka, was transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital following a non-life-threatening medical emergency on scene.

She was released from the hospital and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for a warrant out of the City of Topeka and requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628263966430.png" alt="Brooks photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Brooks photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver 2006 Mazda 3 in the 2000 block of NW Topeka Boulevard for an improper turn, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, it was discovered that both occupants had warrants for their arrest. A K9 Unit assisted and illegal narcotics were located.The driver, Brandon M. Brooks, 29, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for two warrants out of Shawnee County and requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no vehicle liability insurance, driving while suspended, improper turn and an expired tag.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628263942727.png" alt="Cutshall photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cutshall photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The passenger, Sheyann N. Cutshall (28) of Topeka, was transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital following a non-life-threatening medical emergency on scene.She was released from the hospital and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for a warrant out of the City of Topeka and requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Kan. drug suspect moved from hospital to jail

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for damaging a motel room in Manhattan.

Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Hostetler Drive in Manhattan.

The Comfort Inn and Suites reported a 41-year-old man&nbsp; damaged an RCA television and other property in a hotel room, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. 

Police arrested Mitchell Alan Gilbert, 41, of Chaska, Minnesota on a requested charge of criminal damage to property. Gilbert was issued a total bond of $500 and is no longer in custody.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for damaging a motel room in Manhattan.Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Hostetler Drive in Manhattan.The Comfort Inn and Suites reported a 41-year-old man&nbsp; damaged an RCA television and other property in a hotel room, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. Police arrested Mitchell Alan Gilbert, 41, of Chaska, Minnesota on a requested charge of criminal damage to property. Gilbert was issued a total bond of $500 and is no longer in custody.

RCPD: Man jailed after damaging hotel room

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man has been convicted of killing a National Guardsman during a road rage confrontation.

Nicholas Webb, 61, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., was convicted of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Cody Harter, 23, of St. Joseph, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office announced Thursday.

Lee's Summit police were called to an area in Interstate 470 in May 2018 after witnesses reported a man on the ground. Officers found Harter suffering from a stab wound, and he later died from his injuries.

A witness told police Harter had his hands up and was backing away from Webb after they both got out of their vehicles, according to court documents.

Police discovered Webb had been arrested the same day in Liberty with a knife in his pants. Webb was released from prison after serving a sentence for second-degree murder in Jackson County in 1981.

As an Air National Guardsman, Harter had served in Iraq and Qatar and helped with hurricane relief in Houston and Puerto Rico.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628246838266.png" alt="Webb photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Webb photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man has been convicted of killing a National Guardsman during a road rage confrontation.Nicholas Webb, 61, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., was convicted of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Cody Harter, 23, of St. Joseph, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office announced Thursday.Lee's Summit police were called to an area in Interstate 470 in May 2018 after witnesses reported a man on the ground. Officers found Harter suffering from a stab wound, and he later died from his injuries.A witness told police Harter had his hands up and was backing away from Webb after they both got out of their vehicles, according to court documents.Police discovered Webb had been arrested the same day in Liberty with a knife in his pants. Webb was released from prison after serving a sentence for second-degree murder in Jackson County in 1981.As an Air National Guardsman, Harter had served in Iraq and Qatar and helped with hurricane relief in Houston and Puerto Rico.

Man convicted in Kansas City-area road rage killing 

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing and after asking for help to locate a suspect identified as 29-year-old Clinton Osborne have made an arrest.

Just before 8:00 a.m. Tuesday police&nbsp; responded to the 900 block of SW 10th Avenue on a report of a stabbing that had just occurred., according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

At the scene, officers located the victim, an adult male, suffering from injuries believed to be life-threatening. The victim was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response for treatment of his injuries.

Just after 11a.m. Thursday, a police investigator located Osborne in the 1600 block of SW Wanamaker Road, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

&nbsp;He was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for Aggravated battery, Domestic battery, Possession of marijuana and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.

Police identified 29-year-old Clinton P. Osborne as person of interest in this investigation and asked the public for help to locate him.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628017248289.png" alt="Osborne photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Osborne photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing and after asking for help to locate a suspect identified as 29-year-old Clinton Osborne have made an arrest.Just before 8:00 a.m. Tuesday police&nbsp; responded to the 900 block of SW 10th Avenue on a report of a stabbing that had just occurred., according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.At the scene, officers located the victim, an adult male, suffering from injuries believed to be life-threatening. The victim was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response for treatment of his injuries.Just after 11a.m. Thursday, a police investigator located Osborne in the 1600 block of SW Wanamaker Road, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.&nbsp;He was taken into custody, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for Aggravated battery, Domestic battery, Possession of marijuana and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.-------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.Just before 8:00 a.m. Tuesday police&nbsp; responded to the 900 block of SW 10th Avenue on a report of a stabbing that had just occurred., according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.At the scene, officers located the victim, an adult male, suffering from injuries believed to be life-threatening. The victim was transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response for treatment of his injuries.Police identified 29-year-old Clinton P. Osborne as person of interest in this investigation and asked the public for help to locate him.

Police locate, arrest Kansas stabbing suspect

SENECA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Seneca man is behind bars after the KBI found that he had allegedly sexually exploited a child.

The Nemaha Co. Sheriff’s Office says Nathaniel L. Griffith, 34, of Seneca, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 3, by the Seneca Police Department on a Nemaha Co. warrant for the sexual exploitation of a child.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Griffith remains in custody with a bond of $100,000.

The Sheriff’s Office said the arrest was made based on the results of an investigation conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

By WIBW TV's Sarah MotterSENECA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Seneca man is behind bars after the KBI found that he had allegedly sexually exploited a child.The Nemaha Co. Sheriff’s Office says Nathaniel L. Griffith, 34, of Seneca, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 3, by the Seneca Police Department on a Nemaha Co. warrant for the sexual exploitation of a child.According to the Sheriff’s Office, Griffith remains in custody with a bond of $100,000.The Sheriff’s Office said the arrest was made based on the results of an investigation conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.This is a developing story.

Seneca man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man accused of shooting at a vehicle made his first court appearance Wednesday.

Bradley W. Hulse, 52 of Hutchinson, was&nbsp; charged with a single count of attempted intentional murder in the first degree. The state also charged the attempted murder count in the alternative as potentially attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon or attempted aAggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to County Attorney Doug McNett.

The charges stem from alleged shots fired at a vehicle during the earlier morning hours of July 31 in Larned. No one was injured in the incident. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol arrested Hulse later that morning without incident in McPherson County.

Hule is scheduled back in court Aug. 18. He remains in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $150,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628169686412.png" alt="Bradley Hulse-photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bradley Hulse-photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man accused of shooting at a vehicle made his first court appearance Wednesday.Bradley W. Hulse, 52 of Hutchinson, was&nbsp; charged with a single count of attempted intentional murder in the first degree. The state also charged the attempted murder count in the alternative as potentially attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon or attempted aAggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to County Attorney Doug McNett.The charges stem from alleged shots fired at a vehicle during the earlier morning hours of July 31 in Larned. No one was injured in the incident. The Kansas Highway Patrol arrested Hulse later that morning without incident in McPherson County.Hule is scheduled back in court Aug. 18. He remains in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $150,000 bond.

Kansas man charged for allegedly shooting at a vehicle 

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been arrested for animal cruelty after he allegedly threw his girlfriend’s caged miniature poodle into a river Monday.

Police said the man, identified according to jail records as 24-year-old Davion Arnell Simpson tossed the kenneled dog into the Missouri River at Riverfront Park in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Leavenworth Police Maj. Dan Nicodemus said that the man took his girlfriend’s dogs after a fight. Her Chihuahua was spotted running loose at another park, and her brindle pug terrier was with her boyfriend’s family.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628108583127.png" alt="Simpson-photo Leavenworth County" />
 <figcaption>Simpson-photo Leavenworth County</figcaption>
 </figure>LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been arrested for animal cruelty after he allegedly threw his girlfriend’s caged miniature poodle into a river Monday.Police said the man, identified according to jail records as 24-year-old Davion Arnell Simpson tossed the kenneled dog into the Missouri River at Riverfront Park in Leavenworth, Kansas.Leavenworth Police Maj. Dan Nicodemus said that the man took his girlfriend’s dogs after a fight. Her Chihuahua was spotted running loose at another park, and her brindle pug terrier was with her boyfriend’s family.

Police: Kan. man threw girlfriend’s caged poodle in river

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a robbery last month have made an arrest.

Just after 3:30p.m. July 7, a 51-year-old male victim reported that he was confronted outside his residence in the 700 Block of Washington Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp; The suspects&nbsp; who were known to the him and demanded money. They punched him in the face repeatedly and took his wallet. The suspects fled the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries.  

On Tuesday, police arrested 20-year-old Landen Williams in the 700 block Kansas Avenue on a District Court warrant. He is being held&nbsp; on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, and theft.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628084057309.png" alt="Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a robbery last month have made an arrest.Just after 3:30p.m. July 7, a 51-year-old male victim reported that he was confronted outside his residence in the 700 Block of Washington Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp; The suspects&nbsp; who were known to the him and demanded money. They punched him in the face repeatedly and took his wallet. The suspects fled the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries. On Tuesday, police arrested 20-year-old Landen Williams in the 700 block Kansas Avenue on a District Court warrant. He is being held&nbsp; on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, and theft.&nbsp;

Police: Suspect punched 51-year-old Kan. man, took his wallet

EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Perry was booked on revised charges from those originally released from Topeka Police.&nbsp; According to online information from the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, Perry was booked on requested charges of Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or
certain stimulant&nbsp; and Use/possess w/intent to use drug
paraphernalia into human body

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects found after a traffic stop that also led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On Tuesday night, police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 Block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

The traffic stop revealed information directing officers to a narcotics search warrant service in the 1100 Block of SW Clay. During the investigation, officers located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.

As a result officers arrested Charles Goodman, 48; Jennifer Rietbrock, 44; and&nbsp; Michael Perry, 49, all from Topeka.

Goodman is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and Possession of stolen property. Rietbrock was jailed on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and&nbsp;Possession of stolen property.

Police booked Perry on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or
certain stimulant and Use/possess w/intent to use drug
paraphernalia into human body, according to online booking records.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Perry was booked on revised charges from those originally released from Topeka Police.&nbsp; According to online information from the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, Perry was booked on requested charges of Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or
certain stimulant&nbsp; and Use/possess w/intent to use drug
paraphernalia into human body--------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects found after a traffic stop that also led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628080197183.png" alt="Goodman-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Goodman-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday night, police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 Block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.The traffic stop revealed information directing officers to a narcotics search warrant service in the 1100 Block of SW Clay. During the investigation, officers located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628080045019.png" alt="Rietbrock photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Rietbrock photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result officers arrested Charles Goodman, 48; Jennifer Rietbrock, 44; and&nbsp; Michael Perry, 49, all from Topeka.Goodman is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and Possession of stolen property. Rietbrock was jailed on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school and&nbsp;Possession of stolen property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628080279431.png" alt="Perry-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Perry-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police booked Perry on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or
certain stimulant and Use/possess w/intent to use drug
paraphernalia into human body, according to online booking records.

Police: Discovery of stolen car leads to Kan. drug bust

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged computer crimes.

&nbsp;Just after 7p.m. Tuesday, Kansas State University Police arrested William George Hynek Jr., 60, of Manhattan on requested charges of "Sexual exploitation of a child; possess media of child &lt;18 and Internet trading in child pornography." He is being held without bond, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.

On July 30,&nbsp; police on campus received reports of computer crimes allegedly committed by the suspect and the arrest, according to KSU crime log report.

Hynek worked with the<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/facilities/allstaff.html"> Vet Med Building Maintenance staff</a> as a plumber, according to&nbsp;Kansas State University’s facilities staff directory.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged computer crimes.&nbsp;Just after 7p.m. Tuesday, Kansas State University Police arrested William George Hynek Jr., 60, of Manhattan on requested charges of "Sexual exploitation of a child; possess media of child &lt;18 and Internet trading in child pornography." He is being held without bond, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.On July 30,&nbsp; police on campus received reports of computer crimes allegedly committed by the suspect and the arrest, according to KSU crime log report.Hynek worked with the<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/facilities/allstaff.html"> Vet Med Building Maintenance staff</a> as a plumber, according to&nbsp;Kansas State University’s facilities staff directory.

KSU  plumber arrested for allegedly trading child porn

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Community College wide receiver was booked into jail Monday afternoon on marijuana possession with intent to distribute charges.

Police also say 21-year-old Cameron Cordell Henderson had the pot within 1000 feet of a school. His name was briefly dropped by Coach Drew Dallas as among the strong returners to his 2021 football squad at HutchCC at the conference's media day in July.

Henderson was the fourth-leading receiver on the national championship team last year and played in all eight games with 20 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Given his experience, it's likely Henderson would get even more playing time this fall. The school has not commented on Henderson's arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628093045284.png" alt="Henderson is from Amite Louisiana and was studying sports medicine, according to the bio on the Hutchinson Community College web site. photo Reno Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Henderson is from Amite Louisiana and was studying sports medicine, according to the bio on the Hutchinson Community College web site. photo Reno Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Community College wide receiver was booked into jail Monday afternoon on marijuana possession with intent to distribute charges.Police also say 21-year-old Cameron Cordell Henderson had the pot within 1000 feet of a school. His name was briefly dropped by Coach Drew Dallas as among the strong returners to his 2021 football squad at HutchCC at the conference's media day in July.Henderson was the fourth-leading receiver on the national championship team last year and played in all eight games with 20 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Given his experience, it's likely Henderson would get even more playing time this fall. The school has not commented on Henderson's arrest.

Kan. community college player accused of pot distribution

KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a man and woman at a Kansas City, Kansas apartment complex say it is now a homicide investigation.

On July 29, police conducted a welfare check&nbsp;at the Cambridge at River Oaks Apartments, N. 70th and Riverview at the request of family members, according to a media release.

Detectives found both 22-year-old Heather Miller and 24-year-old Jordan Horton both Kansas City, Kansas residents dead inside an apartment at the complex. The initial investigation determined both had been dead for several days.

Police have not made an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact police and all tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify to earn up to a $25,000 reward.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628014794956.png" alt="Detectives on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Detectives on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a man and woman at a Kansas City, Kansas apartment complex say it is now a homicide investigation.On July 29, police conducted a welfare check&nbsp;at the Cambridge at River Oaks Apartments, N. 70th and Riverview at the request of family members, according to a media release.Detectives found both 22-year-old Heather Miller and 24-year-old Jordan Horton both Kansas City, Kansas residents dead inside an apartment at the complex. The initial investigation determined both had been dead for several days.Police have not made an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact police and all tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify to earn up to a $25,000 reward.

Homicide: Man, woman found dead in Kan. apartment

Junction City police have issued a scam alert.&nbsp; Many elderly individuals are receiving this letter in the mail. from “The Mega Lottery Picker 2021 Lottery Software for Powerball and Mega Millions." It states that the recipient has won a lottery award of 4.5 million dollars. The letter instructs individuals that they can collect the funds after calling a number and providing their bank account information. This is a scam, be cognizant about whom you give information to over the phone or online and what personal information you share. 

This is only one scam that is currently going around. Other common scams occurring right now are typically phone scams and can include the following: Call stating that you owe back taxes and there is a warrant out for your arrest if you do not pay. Call stating that your social security number is expiring due to backed taxes requesting payment to prevent it from expiring. Call stating that you won a substantial amount of money and that you only need to provide your bank account for the deposit. Call from an individual pretending to be a loved one who states that they were either arrested and or in the hospital and need money for bail or medical bills. All of these scams will ask you for personal or financial information and threaten consequences if you don’t do what is asked. 

If you are ever concerned about someone you are talking to on the phone and feel that the situation you are dealing with may be a scam, call the police department at (785)-762-5912. Take a minute to call or check on any elderly family members or friends that you may have to ensure that they don’t fall victim to these scams.

Junction City police have issued a scam alert.&nbsp; Many elderly individuals are receiving this letter in the mail. from “The Mega Lottery Picker 2021 Lottery Software for Powerball and Mega Millions." It states that the recipient has won a lottery award of 4.5 million dollars. The letter instructs individuals that they can collect the funds after calling a number and providing their bank account information. This is a scam, be cognizant about whom you give information to over the phone or online and what personal information you share. This is only one scam that is currently going around. Other common scams occurring right now are typically phone scams and can include the following: Call stating that you owe back taxes and there is a warrant out for your arrest if you do not pay. Call stating that your social security number is expiring due to backed taxes requesting payment to prevent it from expiring. Call stating that you won a substantial amount of money and that you only need to provide your bank account for the deposit. Call from an individual pretending to be a loved one who states that they were either arrested and or in the hospital and need money for bail or medical bills. All of these scams will ask you for personal or financial information and threaten consequences if you don’t do what is asked. If you are ever concerned about someone you are talking to on the phone and feel that the situation you are dealing with may be a scam, call the police department at (785)-762-5912. Take a minute to call or check on any elderly family members or friends that you may have to ensure that they don’t fall victim to these scams.

Police issue a scam alert

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

Just before 4a.m. August 1,&nbsp;&nbsp;a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a&nbsp; 2009 Hyundai Sonata in the 800 block of SE Adams Street. During the investigation, a Topeka Police Department K9 Unit assisted and illegal narcotics were located.

The driver, 36-year-old&nbsp; Clayton M. Becker of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and operating a vehicle without an interlock device.

The 34-year-old female passenger was released from the scene. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627928828033.png" alt="Becker photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Becker photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on federal charges after a traffic stop.Just before 4a.m. August 1,&nbsp;&nbsp;a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a&nbsp; 2009 Hyundai Sonata in the 800 block of SE Adams Street. During the investigation, a Topeka Police Department K9 Unit assisted and illegal narcotics were located.The driver, 36-year-old&nbsp; Clayton M. Becker of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and operating a vehicle without an interlock device.The 34-year-old female passenger was released from the scene.

Kansas man jailed on federal charges after traffic stop

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A grand jury indicted a man and woman on a first-degree murder charge alleging they strangled a woman and dismembered her body, the Jackson County prosecutor announced Monday.

Kansas City-area residents Michael Hendricks, 40, and Maggie Ybarra, 30, are charged with killing 32-year-old Kensie Renee Aubry. The grand jury also indicted them on harassment, first-degree sexual misconduct and child molestation charges, among others.

Aubry went missing in October. A teenage girl who said Hendricks sexually assaulted her&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-michael-brown-8bbb5388d4a5f00b1ea2bc5acf269cda">helped police find Aubry's body</a>.

Police in July found Aubry's body in garbage bags buried in Hendricks' Grain Valley, Missouri, property.

“Our community owes greatly a child victim in this case who came forward and alerted police of the gruesome criminal activity detailed in these charges,” Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in a statement. “Without her bravery, we might not know today Kensie Aubry’s fate.”

Hendricks' lawyer in an email said he remains “steadfast in our determination to represent Mr. Hendricks with a robust defense.”

Ybarra's public defender didn't immediately return an Associated Press request for comment Monday.

The teenage girl, who was in foster care, told police that Hendricks confessed to choking the woman and putting her body in a freezer. The girl said Hendricks showed her photos of a naked and bound woman and the chainsaw he allegedly used to chop up her body.

Ybarra was arrested in late April and jailed on sexual abuse charges related to the teenage girl, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252836573.html">reported</a>. Police alleged that Ybarra called Hendricks from jail and asked him to throw away evidence at her house.

Ybarra is also charged with multiple crimes related to tampering with a victim. According to charging documents, Ybarra attempted to get other people to buy gifts for the teenage girl and pressure her to take back what she told police.

Police said Ybarra met Hendricks after he paid her for sex sometime last year. Ybarra has described Hendricks as both her boss and her boyfriend to police. Hendricks' wife filed for divorce within days of his June arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627949313111.png" alt="Hendricks photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A grand jury indicted a man and woman on a first-degree murder charge alleging they strangled a woman and dismembered her body, the Jackson County prosecutor announced Monday.Kansas City-area residents Michael Hendricks, 40, and Maggie Ybarra, 30, are charged with killing 32-year-old Kensie Renee Aubry. The grand jury also indicted them on harassment, first-degree sexual misconduct and child molestation charges, among others.Aubry went missing in October. A teenage girl who said Hendricks sexually assaulted her&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-michael-brown-8bbb5388d4a5f00b1ea2bc5acf269cda">helped police find Aubry's body</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626354604788.png" alt="Police found Aubry's body buried on Hendricks' Grain Valley&nbsp; property-photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police found Aubry's body buried on Hendricks' Grain Valley&nbsp; property-photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>Police in July found Aubry's body in garbage bags buried in Hendricks' Grain Valley, Missouri, property.“Our community owes greatly a child victim in this case who came forward and alerted police of the gruesome criminal activity detailed in these charges,” Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in a statement. “Without her bravery, we might not know today Kensie Aubry’s fate.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627949238765.png" alt="Ybarra photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Ybarra photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hendricks' lawyer in an email said he remains “steadfast in our determination to represent Mr. Hendricks with a robust defense.”Ybarra's public defender didn't immediately return an Associated Press request for comment Monday.The teenage girl, who was in foster care, told police that Hendricks confessed to choking the woman and putting her body in a freezer. The girl said Hendricks showed her photos of a naked and bound woman and the chainsaw he allegedly used to chop up her body.Ybarra was arrested in late April and jailed on sexual abuse charges related to the teenage girl, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article252836573.html">reported</a>. Police alleged that Ybarra called Hendricks from jail and asked him to throw away evidence at her house.Ybarra is also charged with multiple crimes related to tampering with a victim. According to charging documents, Ybarra attempted to get other people to buy gifts for the teenage girl and pressure her to take back what she told police.Police said Ybarra met Hendricks after he paid her for sex sometime last year. Ybarra has described Hendricks as both her boss and her boyfriend to police. Hendricks' wife filed for divorce within days of his June arrest.

KC-area couple charged with killing, dismembering woman

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sunday night shooting and have a suspect in custody.

At 11:55 p.m.&nbsp; Sunday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 1800 block of North Piatt in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

At the scene, officers located a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man who had both been shot.&nbsp; They were transported to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp; Officers also located shell casings on the scene.&nbsp; While investigating at the home, a 20-year-old woman arrived at an area hospital who had been shot.&nbsp; She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at the home between the two men and&nbsp;20-year-old Andres Garza-Cabral of Wichita.

 During the disturbance, Garza-Cabral pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds that struck the two men and the woman. This was not a random incident, as individuals involved are known to each other, according to Davidson.

Officers located Garza-Cabral in a vehicle in the 600 block of West 11th&nbsp;street and arrested him without further incident.&nbsp; Inside the vehicle, officers located an open container of alcohol, a handgun, and illegal drugs.

&nbsp;Garza-Cabral is<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20064989"> being held on requested</a> charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, possession of marijuana, and transporting an open container, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627927968325.png" alt="Garza-Cabral photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Garza-Cabral photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sunday night shooting and have a suspect in custody.At 11:55 p.m.&nbsp; Sunday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 1800 block of North Piatt in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.At the scene, officers located a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man who had both been shot.&nbsp; They were transported to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp; Officers also located shell casings on the scene.&nbsp; While investigating at the home, a 20-year-old woman arrived at an area hospital who had been shot.&nbsp; She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627917259420.png" alt="Garza-Cabral photo from an earlier arrest in Ellsworth Co." />
 <figcaption>Garza-Cabral photo from an earlier arrest in Ellsworth Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at the home between the two men and&nbsp;20-year-old Andres Garza-Cabral of Wichita. During the disturbance, Garza-Cabral pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds that struck the two men and the woman. This was not a random incident, as individuals involved are known to each other, according to Davidson.Officers located Garza-Cabral in a vehicle in the 600 block of West 11th&nbsp;street and arrested him without further incident.&nbsp; Inside the vehicle, officers located an open container of alcohol, a handgun, and illegal drugs.&nbsp;Garza-Cabral is<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20064989"> being held on requested</a> charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, possession of marijuana, and transporting an open container, according to Davidson.

Police: Suspect shot 2 men, woman at Kan. home

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal damage at the county jail in Manhattan,

Just after 11:30p.m. Saturday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property after an inmate identified as 34-year-old John Schum ripped out plastic the door frame of his cell door, according to police spokesperson Aaron Wintermote.

 The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $500.

In July police arrested Schum on requested charges of Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption and Criminal damage to property and in May he spend time in the Riley County Jail for Disorderly conduct; Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the RCPD arrest report.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627923559375.png" alt="Schum from an earlier arrest in Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Schum from an earlier arrest in Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal damage at the county jail in Manhattan,Just after 11:30p.m. Saturday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property after an inmate identified as 34-year-old John Schum ripped out plastic the door frame of his cell door, according to police spokesperson Aaron Wintermote. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $500.In July police arrested Schum on requested charges of Battery; Physical contact in rude, insulting, angry manner, Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption and Criminal damage to property and in May he spend time in the Riley County Jail for Disorderly conduct; Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the RCPD arrest report.

RCPD: Inmate damaged his jail cell 

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man charged with firing a gun at police during a protest march in June of 2020 in Wichita is set for arraignment Monday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Henry Parker, 28, fired multiple shots at officers the during civil unrest on a Wichita street following protests on June 1. None of the officers was shot, but police say one officer’s helmet was hit by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers. 

Parker is charged with two counts of aggravated battery of an officer, 19 counts of aggravated assault of an officer and a weapons count.

Parker has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, theft, criminal possession of a firearm on school property, aggravated weapons violations, felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal threats.

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 <figcaption>Officer's helmet grazed by a bullet -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man charged with firing a gun at police during a protest march in June of 2020 in Wichita is set for arraignment Monday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Henry Parker, 28, fired multiple shots at officers the during civil unrest on a Wichita street following protests on June 1. None of the officers was shot, but police say one officer’s helmet was hit by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers. Parker is charged with two counts of aggravated battery of an officer, 19 counts of aggravated assault of an officer and a weapons count.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591371389592.png" alt="Parker photo Sedgwick Co" />
 <figcaption>Parker photo Sedgwick Co</figcaption>
 </figure>Parker has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, theft, criminal possession of a firearm on school property, aggravated weapons violations, felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal threats.--------

Kan. man who fired at police during protest due in court

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a road-rage shooting.

Just after 11:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at Central and Waco in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the victim was traveling in his blue Toyota Tacoma south on Waco and a disturbance occurred between the victim and individuals inside of another vehicle.&nbsp; At Central and Waco both vehicles stopped and the victim approached the suspect vehicle when he was shot.&nbsp;

The suspect vehicle then fled, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a road-rage shooting.Just after 11:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at Central and Waco in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 38-year-old man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed the victim was traveling in his blue Toyota Tacoma south on Waco and a disturbance occurred between the victim and individuals inside of another vehicle.&nbsp; At Central and Waco both vehicles stopped and the victim approached the suspect vehicle when he was shot.&nbsp;The suspect vehicle then fled, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: 38-year-old injured in Kan. road-rage shooting

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a man involved in a fatal crash in Topeka last weekend has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. 

Cesar Carreto Orozco, 39, was charged Tuesday in the early Saturday crash that killed a passenger, 37-year-old Erasmo Ramirez Soto of Topeka. 

Police say Soto was riding in the sport utility vehicle driven by Carreto Orozco when it left the road and struck a business sign. Soto died at the scene. Carreto Orozco was being held in the Shawnee County Jail on $50,000 bond.

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627236588760.png" alt="Carreto-Orozco photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Carreto-Orozco photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a man involved in a fatal crash in Topeka last weekend has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence. Cesar Carreto Orozco, 39, was charged Tuesday in the early Saturday crash that killed a passenger, 37-year-old Erasmo Ramirez Soto of Topeka. Police say Soto was riding in the sport utility vehicle driven by Carreto Orozco when it left the road and struck a business sign. Soto died at the scene. Carreto Orozco was being held in the Shawnee County Jail on $50,000 bond.--------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend crash have identified the victim as Erasmo C. Ramirez Soto, 37 of Topeka.Just after 3:30a.m. Saturday, July 24 at around responded to a single vehicle crash near the intersection of SE 29th Street and SE Adams Street, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.Responding officers located a single passenger identified as Ramirez Soto suffering from serious injuries. Officers attempted life-saving measures and American Medical Response personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Ramirez Soto deceased at the scene.&nbsp;The driver of the vehicle, Cesar R. Carreto-Orozco, 39 of Topeka was located nearby the crash scene and was uninjured. As a result of the investigation police arrested Carreto-Orozco on requested&nbsp;charges of Involuntary manslaughter; While under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Improper Driving On Laned Roadway and Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, according to Spiker.--------

Man charged in last Saturday's fatal Kansas crash

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of homicides in Kansas City, Kansas.

Just after 11p.m. Friday, police responded to the area of 72nd and Splitlog Circle and found a man in his mid to late 30s in the backyard of a home, according to a media release. He had died from an apparent gunshot wound.&nbsp;

On Thursday, police reported investigating a fatal, early-morning shooting of a man in his 40s in the 1100 Block of Freeman Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. They also found two adults deceased in the Cambridge at River Oaks apartment during a welfare check.

Police have not reported an arrest in these cases.

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of homicides in Kansas City, Kansas.Just after 11p.m. Friday, police responded to the area of 72nd and Splitlog Circle and found a man in his mid to late 30s in the backyard of a home, according to a media release. He had died from an apparent gunshot wound.&nbsp;On Thursday, police reported investigating a fatal, early-morning shooting of a man in his 40s in the 1100 Block of Freeman Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. They also found two adults deceased in the Cambridge at River Oaks apartment during a welfare check.Police have not reported an arrest in these cases.