DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting made an arrest and continue asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.

On Sept. 17, Lawrence Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 18-year-old Javier Isidro Romero on a requested charge of first-degree murder in the Wednesday death of 21-year-old Christian Willis&nbsp;in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, according to police department spokesperson Patrick Compton.

Police are also seeking information on the whereabouts of 19-year-old Andrel Darnell Spates, Jr. of Lawrence in connection with the murder.

Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Spates is encouraged to call the Lawrence Kansas Police Department at 785-832-7509 or Crime Stoppers of Douglas County at 785-843-7477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards and tips can be anonymous.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631931965791.png" alt="Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and considered armed and dangerous-photo Lawrence PD" />
 <figcaption>Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and considered armed and dangerous-photo Lawrence PD</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting made an arrest and continue asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.On Sept. 17, Lawrence Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 18-year-old Javier Isidro Romero on a requested charge of first-degree murder in the Wednesday death of 21-year-old Christian Willis&nbsp;in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, according to police department spokesperson Patrick Compton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631932120397.png" alt="Romero photo Douglas County" />
 <figcaption>Romero photo Douglas County</figcaption>
 </figure>Police are also seeking information on the whereabouts of 19-year-old Andrel Darnell Spates, Jr. of Lawrence in connection with the murder.Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and is considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information on Spates is encouraged to call the Lawrence Kansas Police Department at 785-832-7509 or Crime Stoppers of Douglas County at 785-843-7477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards and tips can be anonymous.

Police: Search continues for suspect in fatal Kan. shooting

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of 2-year-old have arrested 21-year-old Bishop Isaiah Mendoza of Lawrence.

Just before 11a.m. Sept. 17, police were dispatched to a home in the 1500 Block of Wedgewood Drive in Lawrence in reference to a shooting, according to police spokesperson Patrick Compton.&nbsp;

Officers arrived on scene and located a 2-year-old child later identified as Legend King who was critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The child was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical. The child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Mendoza is being held on requested charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated child endangerment and possession of a stolen handgun, according to Compton.

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a child dead.

Just before 11a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the 1500 Block of Wedgewood Drive in reference to a shooting, according to police spokesperson Patrick Compton.&nbsp;

Officers arrived on scene and located a 2-year-old child who was critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The child was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical. The child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Officers and detectives are currently speaking with the parties involved in the incident and preliminary information suggests the shooting was accidental. Authorities released no additional details including names of those involved.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631914210754.png" alt="Police on the scene of the Friday fatal shooting investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the Friday fatal shooting investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting of 2-year-old have arrested 21-year-old Bishop Isaiah Mendoza of Lawrence.Just before 11a.m. Sept. 17, police were dispatched to a home in the 1500 Block of Wedgewood Drive in Lawrence in reference to a shooting, according to police spokesperson Patrick Compton.&nbsp;Officers arrived on scene and located a 2-year-old child later identified as Legend King who was critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The child was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical. The child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632512725788.png" alt="Mendoza-photo Douglas County" />
 <figcaption>Mendoza-photo Douglas County</figcaption>
 </figure>Mendoza is being held on requested charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated child endangerment and possession of a stolen handgun, according to Compton.--------DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a child dead.Just before 11a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the 1500 Block of Wedgewood Drive in reference to a shooting, according to police spokesperson Patrick Compton.&nbsp;Officers arrived on scene and located a 2-year-old child who was critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The child was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical. The child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.Officers and detectives are currently speaking with the parties involved in the incident and preliminary information suggests the shooting was accidental. Authorities released no additional details including names of those involved.

Police: Stolen handgun used in killing of 2-year-old Kansas boy 

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINA — The Saline County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the man found dead southwest of Salina on Tuesday as Marc Anthony Tipton, Sr., 42, of Salina, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Tipton's body was found near the intersection of S. Halstead Road and W. McReynolds Road.

The case remains an active multi-agency homicide investigation by the Salina Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the Saline County Sheriff's Office.

On Wednesday, the Salina Police Department announced that it had arrested Manuel Medina-Castro, 27, of Salina, on the requested charge of second degree murder.

If you have any information relative to this case, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org">https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org</a>&nbsp;to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Saline County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 826-6500. Saline County Sheriff’s case number 2021-16812

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600959516286.jpeg" alt="Marc Tipton-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Marc Tipton-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINA — The Saline County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the man found dead southwest of Salina on Tuesday as Marc Anthony Tipton, Sr., 42, of Salina, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.Tipton's body was found near the intersection of S. Halstead Road and W. McReynolds Road.The case remains an active multi-agency homicide investigation by the Salina Police Department, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the Saline County Sheriff's Office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631972405111.jpeg" alt="Medina-Castro / photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Medina-Castro / photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, the Salina Police Department announced that it had arrested Manuel Medina-Castro, 27, of Salina, on the requested charge of second degree murder.If you have any information relative to this case, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org">https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org</a>&nbsp;to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Saline County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 826-6500. Saline County Sheriff’s case number 2021-16812

Sheriff releases ID of homicide victim found southwest of Salina

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan man for alleged sex crimes.

On Thursday, police arrested 35-year-old Skyler James Barry on a warrant in connection to sex crimes reported to have occurred in Manhattan in December 2020 and February 2021, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

On May 28, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and criminal sodomy. Officers arrested Barry in connection for aggravated criminal sodomy, and two counts rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Barry is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $250,000.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan man for alleged sex crimes.On Thursday, police arrested 35-year-old Skyler James Barry on a warrant in connection to sex crimes reported to have occurred in Manhattan in December 2020 and February 2021, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.On May 28, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and criminal sodomy. Officers arrested Barry in connection for aggravated criminal sodomy, and two counts rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.Barry is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $250,000.

35-year-old Manhattan man accused of child sex crimes

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting that left a 16-year-old girl dead have arrested two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

The teens are being held on charges of 1st-degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

One of the 17-year-olds was also arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.

Just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance with weapons shots fired at 15th and Kenmar near the Wichita State University State campus, according to Officer Charley Davidson. While officers were in route to the location, 16-year-old Azuri Jones who had been shot arrived at a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The investigation revealed the three boys were in a red Kia along with another 16-year-old girl.&nbsp; The girl got into a disturbance with a boy inside of the vehicle in a parking lot in the 1400 block of North Terrace. During the disturbance, four of her girl friends pulled up in a white Honda. Azuri Jones was in the Honda. The 16-year-old got out of the Kia and got into the Honda. 

The disturbance continued so the driver of the Honda left with Jones and three other girls in the car.

The three boys got back into the red Kia and began chasing the girls in the Honda. In the area of 15th and Kenmar, one of the boys fired multiple shots at the Honda striking Jones who was sitting in the back seat. The driver of the Honda drove directly to the hospital. 

The red Kia was located unoccupied in the area of Vesta and Fountain and was later found to have been reported stolen on Wednesday.

Shortly later, WPD officers observed the three suspects in the area of 17th and Harvard. They were all arrested after a short foot pursuit. Investigators have also recovered a handgun during the investigation.

All three teens are being held on charges of 1st-degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

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

Just before 1:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of a disturbance with weapons and shots fired near 15th Street North and Belmont adjacent to the Wichita State University State campus, according to Police Captain Jeff Weible. Two vehicles were reported chasing each other.

As officers arrived in the area, a vehicle arrived at Wesley Hospital with one victim identified as a 16-year-old girl. She was pronounced dead.

Police were able to locate the suspect vehicle, a red Kia that was reported stolen, according to Weible. The suspects had fled on foot.&nbsp; Police released a description of the suspects to other officers and just before 4p.m. took three individuals into custody near 17th and Hillside.

Investigators learned the individuals, all teenagers, in the two vehicles know each other. They had met behind a shopping center near 13th and Oliver and then started chasing each other, according to Weible.

Police have also recovered a handgun. Weible said it was not located in a vehicle.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632431388374.png" alt="Police near the Wichita State campus during Thursday's fatal shooting investigation-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Police near the Wichita State campus during Thursday's fatal shooting investigation-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal shooting that left a 16-year-old girl dead have arrested two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, according to Officer Charley Davidson.The teens are being held on charges of 1st-degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle.One of the 17-year-olds was also arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.Just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a disturbance with weapons shots fired at 15th and Kenmar near the Wichita State University State campus, according to Officer Charley Davidson. While officers were in route to the location, 16-year-old Azuri Jones who had been shot arrived at a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.The investigation revealed the three boys were in a red Kia along with another 16-year-old girl.&nbsp; The girl got into a disturbance with a boy inside of the vehicle in a parking lot in the 1400 block of North Terrace. During the disturbance, four of her girl friends pulled up in a white Honda. Azuri Jones was in the Honda. The 16-year-old got out of the Kia and got into the Honda. The disturbance continued so the driver of the Honda left with Jones and three other girls in the car.The three boys got back into the red Kia and began chasing the girls in the Honda. In the area of 15th and Kenmar, one of the boys fired multiple shots at the Honda striking Jones who was sitting in the back seat. The driver of the Honda drove directly to the hospital. The red Kia was located unoccupied in the area of Vesta and Fountain and was later found to have been reported stolen on Wednesday.Shortly later, WPD officers observed the three suspects in the area of 17th and Harvard. They were all arrested after a short foot pursuit. Investigators have also recovered a handgun during the investigation.All three teens are being held on charges of 1st-degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle.One of the 17-year-olds was also arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.-----------------SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have three suspects in custody.Just before 1:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of a disturbance with weapons and shots fired near 15th Street North and Belmont adjacent to the Wichita State University State campus, according to Police Captain Jeff Weible. Two vehicles were reported chasing each other.As officers arrived in the area, a vehicle arrived at Wesley Hospital with one victim identified as a 16-year-old girl. She was pronounced dead.Police were able to locate the suspect vehicle, a red Kia that was reported stolen, according to Weible. The suspects had fled on foot.&nbsp; Police released a description of the suspects to other officers and just before 4p.m. took three individuals into custody near 17th and Hillside.Investigators learned the individuals, all teenagers, in the two vehicles know each other. They had met behind a shopping center near 13th and Oliver and then started chasing each other, according to Weible.Police have also recovered a handgun. Weible said it was not located in a vehicle.

Police ID girl who died in shooting near Wichita State campus

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

Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 100 block of North Glenn in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 67-year-old Kurt Petersen and determined he had been stabbed multiple times.&nbsp; Petersen was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The investigation revealed, Petersen’s caretaker came to the home to check on him and found him lying on the kitchen floor with injuries and called 911.&nbsp; James Shaw was also inside of the residence when the caretaker arrived.&nbsp; Examination of evidence and interviews led to Shaw’s arrest, according to Davidson.

This was not a random incident as Shaw and Petersen were known to each other.&nbsp; Additionally, Shaw has had previous felony arrests and convictions and is currently on parole through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).&nbsp; He was paroled to Wichita from Wyandotte County.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632327740967.png" alt="Shaw photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Shaw photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have made an arrest.Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 100 block of North Glenn in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 67-year-old Kurt Petersen and determined he had been stabbed multiple times.&nbsp; Petersen was pronounced deceased on the scene.The investigation revealed, Petersen’s caretaker came to the home to check on him and found him lying on the kitchen floor with injuries and called 911.&nbsp; James Shaw was also inside of the residence when the caretaker arrived.&nbsp; Examination of evidence and interviews led to Shaw’s arrest, according to Davidson.This was not a random incident as Shaw and Petersen were known to each other.&nbsp; Additionally, Shaw has had previous felony arrests and convictions and is currently on parole through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).&nbsp; He was paroled to Wichita from Wyandotte County.&nbsp;

Police: Kan. man's caretaker found him stabbed to death 

RENO COUNTY&nbsp; — A Kansas felon arrested following a high speed chase in Reno County made a court appearance Wednesday.

Clancy Nelson, 26,&nbsp; was charged with two counts of kidnapping, distribution of meth, distribution and possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth, felony flee and elude, flee and elude with reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Nelson fled from law enforcement as they tried to make a vehicle stop in Hutchinson. The chase went south on Avenue A to U.S. 50 and then east at speeds near 100 miles per hour. Deputies were able to force Nelson off the road near Burrton.&nbsp;

One of two passengers in the vehicle 32-year-0ld Heather Smith, was also arrested for drug distribution and other warrants. The second passenger, Spencer Mullen, was released at the scene.

According to the sheriff's office, the two passengers wanted out of the vehicle during the chase but Nelson refused thus the kidnapping charges.&nbsp; Nelson is being held on a bond of $221,000.

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a high-speed chase in Reno County.

A suspect later identified as 26-year-old Clancy Nelson fled from law enforcement as they tried to make a vehicle stop in&nbsp; Hutchinson, according to the Reno County Sheriff's Department.

Nelson,&nbsp; drove south on Avenue A to U.S. 50 and then east at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Deputies were able to force the vehicle off the road near Burrton, where he was taken to the hospital before being taken to jail. 

He faces potential charges of aggravated kidnapping, drug possession and fleeing and eluding. His bond is set at $221,000.&nbsp;

One of two passengers in the vehicle, Heather Smith was also arrested for drug distribution and other warrants. She is jailed on a bond of $28,500. Deputies released a second passenger at the scene.

According to the sheriff's department, the two passengers wanted out of the vehicle during the chase but Nelson refused thus the potential kidnapping charges.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631722267062.png" alt="Nelson has previous convictions for theft, evading a road block and for drugs. He had been on parole since July, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Nelson has previous convictions for theft, evading a road block and for drugs. He had been on parole since July, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY&nbsp; — A Kansas felon arrested following a high speed chase in Reno County made a court appearance Wednesday.Clancy Nelson, 26,&nbsp; was charged with two counts of kidnapping, distribution of meth, distribution and possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth, felony flee and elude, flee and elude with reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;Nelson fled from law enforcement as they tried to make a vehicle stop in Hutchinson. The chase went south on Avenue A to U.S. 50 and then east at speeds near 100 miles per hour. Deputies were able to force Nelson off the road near Burrton.&nbsp;One of two passengers in the vehicle 32-year-0ld Heather Smith, was also arrested for drug distribution and other warrants. The second passenger, Spencer Mullen, was released at the scene.According to the sheriff's office, the two passengers wanted out of the vehicle during the chase but Nelson refused thus the kidnapping charges.&nbsp; Nelson is being held on a bond of $221,000.------------RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a high-speed chase in Reno County.A suspect later identified as 26-year-old Clancy Nelson fled from law enforcement as they tried to make a vehicle stop in&nbsp; Hutchinson, according to the Reno County Sheriff's Department.Nelson,&nbsp; drove south on Avenue A to U.S. 50 and then east at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Deputies were able to force the vehicle off the road near Burrton, where he was taken to the hospital before being taken to jail. He faces potential charges of aggravated kidnapping, drug possession and fleeing and eluding. His bond is set at $221,000.&nbsp;One of two passengers in the vehicle, Heather Smith was also arrested for drug distribution and other warrants. She is jailed on a bond of $28,500. Deputies released a second passenger at the scene.According to the sheriff's department, the two passengers wanted out of the vehicle during the chase but Nelson refused thus the potential kidnapping charges.&nbsp;

Kansas felon charged after 100-mph chase with drugs in vehicle

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

On Tuesday, the Saline County sheriff's office first reported finding a body&nbsp;near the intersection of S. Halstead Road and W. McReynolds Road. In a news release Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan noted that the&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Scene Response Team had been called in. On Wednesday, Soldan said that the case was being investigated as a homicide.

On September 17, Manuel Medina-Castro and members of his immediate family arrived at the Saline County Jail.

Manuel Medina-Castro’s family members reported a vehicle, which Manuel had borrowed from a family member, contained a significant amount of what appeared to be blood and a spent shell casing.

Salina Police Department Detectives responded to the 2500 block of Ambassador Drive, Salina, Kansas, and located the vehicle borrowed by Manuel Medina-Castrol. They also observed a substantial amount of what appeared to be blood inside of the family member’s vehicle. A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle and residence. The subsequent search revealed evidence to indicate a violent crime had occurred, a firearm was recovered, and it was believed someone had been grievously injured.

On September 17, 2021, Manuel Medina-Castro, a 27-year-old resident of Salina was arrested on requested charges of&nbsp;Criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,&nbsp;Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer and&nbsp;Felony Damage to property

Since September 17, 2021, investigators from the Salina Police Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Saline County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a joint investigation to locate and identify a potential victim.

On Tuesday law enforcement developed information that the victim may be located in the 3100 block of West McReynolds Road, in rural Saline County. During the search of that area, a deceased person was located. Law enforcement is waiting on confirmation of the identity of the victim along with the autopsy results. The autopsy has been scheduled. Notification of the next-of-kin is pending.

On September 22, 2021, the Salina Police Department is requesting the an additional charge of Murder; Second Degree for Manuel Medina-Castro.

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 </figure> By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostOn Tuesday, the Saline County sheriff's office first reported finding a body&nbsp;near the intersection of S. Halstead Road and W. McReynolds Road. In a news release Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan noted that the&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Scene Response Team had been called in. On Wednesday, Soldan said that the case was being investigated as a homicide.On September 17, Manuel Medina-Castro and members of his immediate family arrived at the Saline County Jail.Manuel Medina-Castro’s family members reported a vehicle, which Manuel had borrowed from a family member, contained a significant amount of what appeared to be blood and a spent shell casing.Salina Police Department Detectives responded to the 2500 block of Ambassador Drive, Salina, Kansas, and located the vehicle borrowed by Manuel Medina-Castrol. They also observed a substantial amount of what appeared to be blood inside of the family member’s vehicle. A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle and residence. The subsequent search revealed evidence to indicate a violent crime had occurred, a firearm was recovered, and it was believed someone had been grievously injured.On September 17, 2021, Manuel Medina-Castro, a 27-year-old resident of Salina was arrested on requested charges of&nbsp;Criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,&nbsp;Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer and&nbsp;Felony Damage to propertySince September 17, 2021, investigators from the Salina Police Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Saline County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a joint investigation to locate and identify a potential victim.On Tuesday law enforcement developed information that the victim may be located in the 3100 block of West McReynolds Road, in rural Saline County. During the search of that area, a deceased person was located. Law enforcement is waiting on confirmation of the identity of the victim along with the autopsy results. The autopsy has been scheduled. Notification of the next-of-kin is pending.On September 22, 2021, the Salina Police Department is requesting the an additional charge of Murder; Second Degree for Manuel Medina-Castro.

Suspect accused after man's body found in rural Saline. Co.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The search continues for the suspect accused in the Sept. 7, nightclub shooting in Wichita that killed one man and injured five women.

During a Sept. 16 news conference, members of the community including Wichita Vice Mayor Brandon Johnson asked the suspect 22-year-old Keshawn Dawson to turn himself in. Wichita Police Captain Jason Stephens said authorities do not know where Dawson is in hiding. Police have received information that suggests he may be in south Wichita, according to Stephens.&nbsp; 

There is a reward of up to $2500 through Crime Stoppers for information in the case that leads to an arrest.&nbsp;

Police say Dawson is armed and dangerous. He was released from prison in December of 2020 after serving time for weapons violations.

Just after 12:30 a.m. Sept. 7, police responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosley in Wichita.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims.&nbsp; They were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; One victim identified as 34-year-old Preston Spencer of Wichita died from his injuries. Friends and family held his <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-kendra-and-the-spencer-family?fbclid=IwAR1CeDwwCQIfSCoQNv5hK0sgu10mWuhu3Tv8iapl8Qnv-1Q6hJWoNgFeDag">memorial service</a>&nbsp;on Monday.

The other victims, all women ages, 22, Two age 24, 28 and 40, received non life-threatening injuries, according to Stephens. Most of the injuries were to the legs. One had an injury to an arm and her lower back.&nbsp; All of the women are expected to survive.

The investigation revealed a male suspect identified as Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was made 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.

Anyone with information on Dawson is asked to call 911.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631032156553.png" alt="Dawson photo from an earlier arrest in Sedgwick County.&nbsp; He is described as 5-foot-11, and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes." />
 <figcaption>Dawson photo from an earlier arrest in Sedgwick County.&nbsp; He is described as 5-foot-11, and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —The search continues for the suspect accused in the Sept. 7, nightclub shooting in Wichita that killed one man and injured five women.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWichitaPolice%2Fvideos%2F415078036812791%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=51" width="560" height="429" 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>During a Sept. 16 news conference, members of the community including Wichita Vice Mayor Brandon Johnson asked the suspect 22-year-old Keshawn Dawson to turn himself in. Wichita Police Captain Jason Stephens said authorities do not know where Dawson is in hiding. Police have received information that suggests he may be in south Wichita, according to Stephens.&nbsp; There is a reward of up to $2500 through Crime Stoppers for information in the case that leads to an arrest.&nbsp;Police say Dawson is armed and dangerous. He was released from prison in December of 2020 after serving time for weapons violations.Just after 12:30 a.m. Sept. 7, police responded to a shooting call at the Enigma Club, 351 N. Mosley in Wichita.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims.&nbsp; They were all transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.&nbsp; One victim identified as 34-year-old Preston Spencer of Wichita died from his injuries. Friends and family held his <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-kendra-and-the-spencer-family?fbclid=IwAR1CeDwwCQIfSCoQNv5hK0sgu10mWuhu3Tv8iapl8Qnv-1Q6hJWoNgFeDag">memorial service</a>&nbsp;on Monday.The other victims, all women ages, 22, Two age 24, 28 and 40, received non life-threatening injuries, according to Stephens. Most of the injuries were to the legs. One had an injury to an arm and her lower back.&nbsp; All of the women are expected to survive.The investigation revealed a male suspect identified as Dawson got into a disturbance earlier inside the club and was made 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.Anyone with information on Dawson is asked to call 911.---------------

After two weeks, Kansas club shooting suspect still at large

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting near a&nbsp; Wichita high school have&nbsp;arrested a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boy, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

At approximately 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of East Douglas.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old who both had minor gunshot wounds.&nbsp; They were taken to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital, according to Davidson.

Later, officers were notified of another 15-year-old who had a superficial gunshot wound and received medical treatment on the scene.

The investigation revealed the three suspects pulled into an alley north of Douglas off Spruce in a gray Volkswagen Passat.&nbsp; The suspects exited the vehicle and approached the 15-year-old and 17-year-old victims on Spruce North of Douglas.&nbsp; 

Multiple shots were fired toward the victims, striking them and East High School.&nbsp; The victims then ran across Douglas to a food truck parked on the Southside of Douglas where officers contacted them.&nbsp; The suspects fled in the Passat. Officers later learned another 15-year-old boy was outside the school when he sustained a superficial gunshot wound.&nbsp; The three victims are all students of East High school.

With the help of alert witnesses, officers obtained the vehicle description and tag number of the suspect vehicle.&nbsp; The information was placed into WPD’s Flock License Plate Reader program that helped track the suspects and suspect vehicle to the 1900 block of South Roanoke where the suspects were arrested.&nbsp; Officers located a handgun inside of the vehicle and other evidence related to the shooting.

The East High building was struck twice by gunfire.&nbsp; Both shots ricocheted off windows and did not penetrate the building.&nbsp;

This was not a random incident and is believed to stem from ongoing disputes, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632304941239.png" alt="The Wichita East High building was struck twice by gunfire. Both shots ricocheted off windows and did not penetrate the building-photo courtesy KWCH&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Wichita East High building was struck twice by gunfire. Both shots ricocheted off windows and did not penetrate the building-photo courtesy KWCH&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting near a&nbsp; Wichita high school have&nbsp;arrested a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boy, according to Officer Charley Davidson.At approximately 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of East Douglas.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old who both had minor gunshot wounds.&nbsp; They were taken to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital, according to Davidson.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/ETyrQAMN6D">pic.twitter.com/ETyrQAMN6D</a>&mdash; East High Aces (@EastHighAces) <a href="https://twitter.com/EastHighAces/status/1440406957907611652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Later, officers were notified of another 15-year-old who had a superficial gunshot wound and received medical treatment on the scene.The investigation revealed the three suspects pulled into an alley north of Douglas off Spruce in a gray Volkswagen Passat.&nbsp; The suspects exited the vehicle and approached the 15-year-old and 17-year-old victims on Spruce North of Douglas.&nbsp; Multiple shots were fired toward the victims, striking them and East High School.&nbsp; The victims then ran across Douglas to a food truck parked on the Southside of Douglas where officers contacted them.&nbsp; The suspects fled in the Passat. Officers later learned another 15-year-old boy was outside the school when he sustained a superficial gunshot wound.&nbsp; The three victims are all students of East High school.With the help of alert witnesses, officers obtained the vehicle description and tag number of the suspect vehicle.&nbsp; The information was placed into WPD’s Flock License Plate Reader program that helped track the suspects and suspect vehicle to the 1900 block of South Roanoke where the suspects were arrested.&nbsp; Officers located a handgun inside of the vehicle and other evidence related to the shooting.The East High building was struck twice by gunfire.&nbsp; Both shots ricocheted off windows and did not penetrate the building.&nbsp;This was not a random incident and is believed to stem from ongoing disputes, according to Davidson.

Police arrest 3 after shooting near Kansas high school

WASHINGTON —A Kansas man was arrested Monday for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election, according to the United State's Attorney's office.

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/case-multi-defendant/file/1434391/download">here</a>&nbsp;to read the criminal complaint

Michael Eckerman, 37, of Wichita, is charged with federal offenses that include assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; obstruction of an official proceeding; and disorderly conduct in the Capitol building. Eckerman made his initial court appearance yesterday in U.S. Magistrate Court for the District of Kansas.

According to court documents, Eckerman pushed his way to the front of a crowd outside the crypt of the U.S. Capitol building and yelled at officers. He pushed one officer back several feet, making him fall down a small set of stairs and allowing rioters to move farther inside the Capitol. He then made it to Statuary Hall on the second floor and pushed his way through another set of officers, whom he yelled at for several minutes before making his way through a line of Capitol Police officers. Eckerman then went through the House of Representatives side of the Capitol and entered the Rayburn reception room before exiting the Capitol through the upper house doors.

The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.

The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Kansas City and Washington Field Offices, as well as the Metropolitan Police Department, with significant assistance provided by the U.S. Capitol Police.

In the eight months since Jan. 6, more than 600 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including at least 185 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632272070344.png" alt="Eckerman-photo&nbsp; U.S. Attorney's office" />
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 </figure>WASHINGTON —A Kansas man was arrested Monday for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election, according to the United State's Attorney's office.Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/case-multi-defendant/file/1434391/download">here</a>&nbsp;to read the criminal complaintMichael Eckerman, 37, of Wichita, is charged with federal offenses that include assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; obstruction of an official proceeding; and disorderly conduct in the Capitol building. Eckerman made his initial court appearance yesterday in U.S. Magistrate Court for the District of Kansas.According to court documents, Eckerman pushed his way to the front of a crowd outside the crypt of the U.S. Capitol building and yelled at officers. He pushed one officer back several feet, making him fall down a small set of stairs and allowing rioters to move farther inside the Capitol. He then made it to Statuary Hall on the second floor and pushed his way through another set of officers, whom he yelled at for several minutes before making his way through a line of Capitol Police officers. Eckerman then went through the House of Representatives side of the Capitol and entered the Rayburn reception room before exiting the Capitol through the upper house doors.The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Kansas City and Washington Field Offices, as well as the Metropolitan Police Department, with significant assistance provided by the U.S. Capitol Police.In the eight months since Jan. 6, more than 600 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including at least 185 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.

Kansas man arrested for assault on officer during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stolen vehicle and have arrested a Manhattan man.

On Sept. 17, police responded to the 10 Block of North Neosho in Council Grove after report of a stolen vehicle, according to a media release.

A Morris County deputy spotted the vehicle in the 10 Block of East Main street where it was parked and unattended. Following an investigation, officers arrested 20-year-old Andrew Franklin of Manhattan on a requested charge of possession of stolen property. Authorities released no additional details.

MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stolen vehicle and have arrested a Manhattan man.On Sept. 17, police responded to the 10 Block of North Neosho in Council Grove after report of a stolen vehicle, according to a media release.A Morris County deputy spotted the vehicle in the 10 Block of East Main street where it was parked and unattended. Following an investigation, officers arrested 20-year-old Andrew Franklin of Manhattan on a requested charge of possession of stolen property. Authorities released no additional details.

Police: Manhattan man accused in stolen vehicle theft

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The jury trial of a man charged in a fatal DUI crash that killed a longtime radio host and Wichita State basketball announcer is underway, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Ray Watkins, 44, is charged with involuntary manslaughter&nbsp;while driving under the influence in the April 29, 2020 crash that killed&nbsp; 70-year-old Don Hall.

 Police said they believe Watkins ran a red light before the crash. He had minor injuries, but Hall died at the scene. Watkins was originally arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder.

An affidavit released in the case against Watkins said he had a 0.243 blood alcohol on the day of the crash.. The legal limit in Kansas is 0.08.

Hall was a morning show co-host at KEYN Radio in Wichita, and radio station KNSS reported he had worked for more than 45 years in radio in Kansas, including stations KWBW in Hutchinson and Wichita radio stations KAKZ, KKRD and KZSN. He also had been the voice of Shocker men’s basketball since the 1983-84 season

-The Associated Press Contributed to this report

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1588158119316.png" alt="First responders at the accident scene -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>First responders at the accident scene -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —The jury trial of a man charged in a fatal DUI crash that killed a longtime radio host and Wichita State basketball announcer is underway, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1588182421819.png" alt="Watkins photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Watkins photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Ray Watkins, 44, is charged with involuntary manslaughter&nbsp;while driving under the influence in the April 29, 2020 crash that killed&nbsp; 70-year-old Don Hall. Police said they believe Watkins ran a red light before the crash. He had minor injuries, but Hall died at the scene. Watkins was originally arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder.An affidavit released in the case against Watkins said he had a 0.243 blood alcohol on the day of the crash.. The legal limit in Kansas is 0.08.Hall was a morning show co-host at KEYN Radio in Wichita, and radio station KNSS reported he had worked for more than 45 years in radio in Kansas, including stations KWBW in Hutchinson and Wichita radio stations KAKZ, KKRD and KZSN. He also had been the voice of Shocker men’s basketball since the 1983-84 season-The Associated Press Contributed to this report-----

Trial underway in DUI crash that killed longtime Kan. radio host

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

Just after 11p.m. Sept. 15, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound passenger car on U.S.&nbsp; 75 near 162nd Road for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

A Jackson County Sheriff K-9 was deployed during the traffic stop and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.

 Deputies located items believed to be drug contraband. The driver, Levi Eugene Eisenbarth, 32, of Soldier, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He has previous convictions that include indecent liberties with a child and aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, according to the KBI Offender Registry.

 The passenger in the vehicle, Randy Lee Hyatt Jr., 30, of Holton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

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 <figcaption>Eisenbarth photo KBI Offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two men on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 11p.m. Sept. 15, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound passenger car on U.S.&nbsp; 75 near 162nd Road for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.A Jackson County Sheriff K-9 was deployed during the traffic stop and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631895651231.png" alt="Hyatt photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Hyatt photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> Deputies located items believed to be drug contraband. The driver, Levi Eugene Eisenbarth, 32, of Soldier, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He has previous convictions that include indecent liberties with a child and aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, according to the KBI Offender Registry. The passenger in the vehicle, Randy Lee Hyatt Jr., 30, of Holton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff: Kansas sex offender caught traveling with drugs

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident at a south Salina bank on Saturday.

Just after 3p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to Central National Bank in Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a man&nbsp; making a threat about a shooting, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Bank employees told police that the man entered the bank and allegedly said there would be a shooting soon. The employees locked themselves in a back room and called police. After reviewing surveillance video, police identified the man as Aldo Steffen, 33, of Salina.

Forrester said officers located Steffan near the north entrance to Walmart and arrested him on the requested charge of aggravated criminal threat.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632057340334.jpeg" alt="Steffen photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident at a south Salina bank on Saturday.Just after 3p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to Central National Bank in Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a man&nbsp; making a threat about a shooting, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Bank employees told police that the man entered the bank and allegedly said there would be a shooting soon. The employees locked themselves in a back room and called police. After reviewing surveillance video, police identified the man as Aldo Steffen, 33, of Salina.Forrester said officers located Steffan near the north entrance to Walmart and arrested him on the requested charge of aggravated criminal threat.

Police: Man threatened employees at Kansas bank

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Junction City man for sex crimes.

On Friday, police arrested&nbsp; Sabian Fyre Adams, 20, of Junction City on a warrant in connection to a rape and sexual battery reported to have occurred in Manhattan in February, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

On February 22, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, attempted rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery. Adams was arrested in connection on those same four charges. Adams is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $150,000.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Junction City man for sex crimes.On Friday, police arrested&nbsp; Sabian Fyre Adams, 20, of Junction City on a warrant in connection to a rape and sexual battery reported to have occurred in Manhattan in February, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.On February 22, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, attempted rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery. Adams was arrested in connection on those same four charges. Adams is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $150,000.

Junction City man jailed for alleged rape

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has been sentenced to three years of probation for a hit-and-run that killed a 4-year-old boy. 

The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said that Marcus Downey would serve 32 months in prison if he violates his probation. Downey was charged in March with fleeing an accident and driving with a suspended license.

Wichita police said 4-year-old Hazadi Ashimwe and his mother were crossing a street on March 8 when a truck hit the boy and fled. Hazadi died at a hospital. Downey was arrested near the scene of the accident.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 32-year-old man is in custody after a child died in a hit-and-run in Wichita. Police arrested Marcus Downey Monday on potential charges of felony hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license. 

The 4-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck when he and his mother were crossing a street in downtown Wichita Monday morning. He died at a Wichita hospital. Capt. Wendell Nicholson said the truck fled the scene but was found about 100 yards away. The boy's mother was not injured

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615252494342.png" alt="Police near the accident scene Monday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police near the accident scene Monday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has been sentenced to three years of probation for a hit-and-run that killed a 4-year-old boy. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said that Marcus Downey would serve 32 months in prison if he violates his probation. Downey was charged in March with fleeing an accident and driving with a suspended license.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615254271840.png" alt="Downey-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Downey-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Wichita police said 4-year-old Hazadi Ashimwe and his mother were crossing a street on March 8 when a truck hit the boy and fled. Hazadi died at a hospital. Downey was arrested near the scene of the accident.------------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 32-year-old man is in custody after a child died in a hit-and-run in Wichita. Police arrested Marcus Downey Monday on potential charges of felony hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license. The 4-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck when he and his mother were crossing a street in downtown Wichita Monday morning. He died at a Wichita hospital. Capt. Wendell Nicholson said the truck fled the scene but was found about 100 yards away. The boy's mother was not injured

Probation for Kan. man in hit-and-run that killed boy

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man&nbsp; for alleged attack on two women at a residence in Saline County.

Just after noon Thursday, deputies were sent to a residence in the 400 block of E. Water Well Road for the report of a disturbance. When they arrived, they discovered that the 45-year-old female victim was at the nearby business from where she called to report the alleged incident, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.

The woman told deputies that while she was at the residence, Andrew Wood, 25, got into a verbal argument with her. The argument escalated and Wood allegedly battered her and another woman, who was still in the residence with Wood.&nbsp; Wood also allegedly used a shovel to threaten the woman who reported the incident, he added.

Deputies were able to contact the legal resident of the house, who told them that the two people still inside did not have permission to be there. The victim who reported the incident was the only person who had permission to be there. Melander said that woman had invited the other two people into the house.

Deputies forced their way into the residence and arrested Wood on four active Salina Municipal Court warrants and the following requested charges, Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Domestic battery, Battery and Criminal restraint

While there, the deputies discovered that a woman in the residence, Taylor Bennet, 21, of Salina, had two active Salina Municipal Court warrants, so they arrested her as well, Melander said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631893218252.jpeg" alt="Wood photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man&nbsp; for alleged attack on two women at a residence in Saline County.Just after noon Thursday, deputies were sent to a residence in the 400 block of E. Water Well Road for the report of a disturbance. When they arrived, they discovered that the 45-year-old female victim was at the nearby business from where she called to report the alleged incident, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.The woman told deputies that while she was at the residence, Andrew Wood, 25, got into a verbal argument with her. The argument escalated and Wood allegedly battered her and another woman, who was still in the residence with Wood.&nbsp; Wood also allegedly used a shovel to threaten the woman who reported the incident, he added.Deputies were able to contact the legal resident of the house, who told them that the two people still inside did not have permission to be there. The victim who reported the incident was the only person who had permission to be there. Melander said that woman had invited the other two people into the house.Deputies forced their way into the residence and arrested Wood on four active Salina Municipal Court warrants and the following requested charges, Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Domestic battery, Battery and Criminal restraint<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631894831758.png" alt="Bennett-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Bennett-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>While there, the deputies discovered that a woman in the residence, Taylor Bennet, 21, of Salina, had two active Salina Municipal Court warrants, so they arrested her as well, Melander said.

2 jailed after Kan. man allegedly threatened woman with shovel

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man jailed in a deadly Topeka shooting has died of what officials are describing as an apparent heart attack. 

&nbsp;Marshall Stewart IV,&nbsp; 38, was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m. Thursday after he was taken from the Shawnee County Jail to a Topeka Hospital. 

Maj. Tim Phelps, of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections said the county corrections department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were investigating. 

Stewart was arrested in June on charges of second-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a gun in connection with the killing of 51-year-old Bradley Bellinder.

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 <figcaption>Stewart-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man jailed in a deadly Topeka shooting has died of what officials are describing as an apparent heart attack. &nbsp;Marshall Stewart IV,&nbsp; 38, was pronounced dead at 5:35 p.m. Thursday after he was taken from the Shawnee County Jail to a Topeka Hospital. Maj. Tim Phelps, of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections said the county corrections department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were investigating. Stewart was arrested in June on charges of second-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a gun in connection with the killing of 51-year-old Bradley Bellinder.

Jailed Kansas murder suspect dies of apparent heart attack

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting, have made an arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.

On Friday, Lawrence Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 18-year-old Javier Isidro Romero on a requested charge of first-degree murder in the Wednesday death of 21-year-old Christian Willis&nbsp;in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, according to police department spokesperson Patrick Compton.

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting, have made an arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.On Friday, Lawrence Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 18-year-old Javier Isidro Romero on a requested charge of first-degree murder in the Wednesday death of 21-year-old Christian Willis&nbsp;in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, according to police department spokesperson Patrick Compton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631932120397.png" alt="Romero photo Douglas County" />
 <figcaption>Romero photo Douglas County</figcaption>
 </figure>Police are also seeking information on the whereabouts of 19-year-old Andrel Darnell Spates, Jr. of Lawrence in connection with the murder.Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and is considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information on Spates is encouraged to call the Lawrence Kansas Police Department at 785-832-7509 or Crime Stoppers of Douglas County at 785-843-7477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards and tips can be anonymous.

Police: Kan. killing suspect still at large, considered armed, dangerous

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man in custody for a violent sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog in March of 2020 is facing new charges for an attack on jail deputies.

James E. Brown, 56 of Wichita, was charged this week with attempted 1st degree murder, battery against a law enforcement officer, 3 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of criminal threat, and traffic in contraband in a correctional institution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just before 10:30p.m. Sept. 8, two corporals and a deputy were escorting Brown to his cell at the Sedgwick County Detention Center when he produced a metal shank and swung it at the deputy, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

A struggle ensued between the deputies and Brown in an effort to control the metal shank and end the assault. Once Brown was restrained, he was evaluated by clinic staff and transported to the hospital for treatment. 

Brown was later returned to the Detention Facility. Two of the deputies involved sustained injuries to their hands, according to Blick.

In March, police arrested Brown for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Cruelty to Animals involving his use of a sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brown is scheduled back in court on Sept.30. He is being on a&nbsp; $500,000 bond, according to the district attorney.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631279622169.png" alt="Brown photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man in custody for a violent sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog in March of 2020 is facing new charges for an attack on jail deputies.James E. Brown, 56 of Wichita, was charged this week with attempted 1st degree murder, battery against a law enforcement officer, 3 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of criminal threat, and traffic in contraband in a correctional institution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 10:30p.m. Sept. 8, two corporals and a deputy were escorting Brown to his cell at the Sedgwick County Detention Center when he produced a metal shank and swung it at the deputy, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.A struggle ensued between the deputies and Brown in an effort to control the metal shank and end the assault. Once Brown was restrained, he was evaluated by clinic staff and transported to the hospital for treatment. Brown was later returned to the Detention Facility. Two of the deputies involved sustained injuries to their hands, according to Blick.In March, police arrested Brown for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Cruelty to Animals involving his use of a sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brown is scheduled back in court on Sept.30. He is being on a&nbsp; $500,000 bond, according to the district attorney.-----------

Man in sword attack, charged with attack on Kan. jail deputies

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting, have made an arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631932120397.png" alt="Romero photo Douglas Co." />
 <figcaption>Romero photo Douglas Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting, have made an arrest and are asking the public for help to locate a second suspect.On Friday, Lawrence Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 18-year-old Javier Isidro Romero on a requested charge of first-degree murder in the Wednesday death of 21-year-old Christian Willis&nbsp;in the 1500 block of Kentucky Street, according to police department spokesperson Patrick Compton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631931965791.png" alt="Spates is considered armed and dangerous-photo Lawrence PD" />
 <figcaption>Spates is considered armed and dangerous-photo Lawrence PD</figcaption>
 </figure>Police are also seeking information on the whereabouts of 19-year-old Andrel Darnell Spates, Jr. of Lawrence in connection with the murder.Spates is 6-foot tall, 165 pounds and is considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information on Spates is encouraged to call the Lawrence Kansas Police Department at 785-832-7509 or Crime Stoppers of Douglas County at 785-843-7477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards and tips can be anonymous.

Police make arrest, search for 2nd suspect in Kansas killing

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an unusual traffic stop.

Just before 6 p.m. Sept. 15, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a dark green 2004 GMC Envoy without a license plate in the 3900 block of NW Rochester Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the male passenger had a warrant for his arrest. The deputies with the assistance of a K9 Unit also located illegal narcotics in the vehicle.

Deputies arrested the driver, Latosha L. Mahkuk (32) of Mayetta, was booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and driving a vehicle without a license plate.

The passenger, Gino V. Vicchiullo (28) of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for a warrant out of the City of Topeka.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631831462971.png" alt="Vicchiullo-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an unusual traffic stop.Just before 6 p.m. Sept. 15, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a dark green 2004 GMC Envoy without a license plate in the 3900 block of NW Rochester Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, it was discovered that the male passenger had a warrant for his arrest. The deputies with the assistance of a K9 Unit also located illegal narcotics in the vehicle.<figure>
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 </figure>Deputies arrested the driver, Latosha L. Mahkuk (32) of Mayetta, was booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and driving a vehicle without a license plate.The passenger, Gino V. Vicchiullo (28) of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for a warrant out of the City of Topeka.

Wanted Kan. man caught traveling in SUV without license plate

RENO COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating the double homicide in Reno County on August have released the names of the two victims&nbsp;as 56-year-old Marion Edward Bates and 58-year-old Phillip Duane Anstine.

Prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Kyle Hardwick with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder and one count of theft.&nbsp;

Authorities in Maize arrested Hardwick on Sept. 1 after the Reno County Sheriff listed him as a person of interest when two bodies were discovered at a property in eastern Reno County.

Deputies went to that location for a check welfare call for a missing person. While searching the property, deputies believed they found the missing person, so they got a warrant to search the entire property and found a second man dead.

RENO COUNTY—Authorities investigating a double-homicide in Reno County have charged 37-year-old Kyle Hardwick&nbsp;with two counts of premeditated first degree murder and one count of theft.

Police in Maize arrested Hardwick Wednesday. He made his first appearance in the case Thursday morning. He’s being held on a bond of $2-million and is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 9. 

The case has been sealed by Judge Daniel Gilligan at this time. Authorities have not released names of the victims.

On Friday, the Reno County Sheriff's department listed Hardwick as a person of interest in the case after two bodies were discovered on a property in eastern Reno County.

Deputies were sent to that location for a check welfare call. While searching the property, deputies believed they found the missing person, so they got a warrant to search the entire property and found a second man dead.

The murder charges against Hardwick carry a life sentence without parole for 50 years.&nbsp;

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating the double homicide in Reno County on August have released the names of the two victims&nbsp;as 56-year-old Marion Edward Bates and 58-year-old Phillip Duane Anstine.Prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Kyle Hardwick with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder and one count of theft.&nbsp;Authorities in Maize arrested Hardwick on Sept. 1 after the Reno County Sheriff listed him as a person of interest when two bodies were discovered at a property in eastern Reno County.Deputies went to that location for a check welfare call for a missing person. While searching the property, deputies believed they found the missing person, so they got a warrant to search the entire property and found a second man dead.------RENO COUNTY—Authorities investigating a double-homicide in Reno County have charged 37-year-old Kyle Hardwick&nbsp;with two counts of premeditated first degree murder and one count of theft.Police in Maize arrested Hardwick Wednesday. He made his first appearance in the case Thursday morning. He’s being held on a bond of $2-million and is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 9. The case has been sealed by Judge Daniel Gilligan at this time. Authorities have not released names of the victims.On Friday, the Reno County Sheriff's department listed Hardwick as a person of interest in the case after two bodies were discovered on a property in eastern Reno County.Deputies were sent to that location for a check welfare call. While searching the property, deputies believed they found the missing person, so they got a warrant to search the entire property and found a second man dead.The murder charges against Hardwick carry a life sentence without parole for 50 years.&nbsp;

Sheriff IDs victims in Reno County double homicide

PRATT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a police officer for alleged child abuse..

Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, KBI agents arrested 33-year-old Tate M. Rosenbaum at his residence in Pratt, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

 He was arrested on requested charges abuse of a child, and one count of battery. The charges are connected to an incident that occurred on July 22.

After his arrest, Rosenbaum was booked into the Pratt County Jail.

The KBI initiated this investigation on July 23, after the Pratt Police Department requested KBI assistance. The Pratt County Attorney is expected to prosecute the case.&nbsp;

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 </figure>PRATT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a police officer for alleged child abuse..Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, KBI agents arrested 33-year-old Tate M. Rosenbaum at his residence in Pratt, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He was arrested on requested charges abuse of a child, and one count of battery. The charges are connected to an incident that occurred on July 22.After his arrest, Rosenbaum was booked into the Pratt County Jail.The KBI initiated this investigation on July 23, after the Pratt Police Department requested KBI assistance. The Pratt County Attorney is expected to prosecute the case.&nbsp;