GRANT COUNTY —A Southwest Kansas teen critically injured last week after he was shot in the neck and face has died, according to Melissa Underwood, spokesperson for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Relatives of 14-year-old Christopher Garcia's family <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/hb6cc-christophers-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">established a fundraiser</a> to help with medical expenses.

Just after 6:30 p.m., April 28, a resident who lived near the Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, Kansas called 911 after hearing gun shots fired in the park, according to a media release from the KBI.

Officers responded to the park at the northeast corner of the intersection of W. Santa Fe Ave. and S. College Street., where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his face.

Preliminary information indicates that six teenagers, four boys and two girls, were spending time in the park when Garcia was struck by a round from a handgun that one of the teens possessed.

EMS responded to the scene and transported Garcia to the Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was later flown to Ascension Via Christi hospital in Wichita and died over the weekend.

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 <figcaption>The incident occurred at Russ Binney Park in Ulysses -Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>GRANT COUNTY —A Southwest Kansas teen critically injured last week after he was shot in the neck and face has died, according to Melissa Underwood, spokesperson for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Relatives of 14-year-old Christopher Garcia's family <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/hb6cc-christophers-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">established a fundraiser</a> to help with medical expenses.Just after 6:30 p.m., April 28, a resident who lived near the Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, Kansas called 911 after hearing gun shots fired in the park, according to a media release from the KBI.Officers responded to the park at the northeast corner of the intersection of W. Santa Fe Ave. and S. College Street., where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his face.Preliminary information indicates that six teenagers, four boys and two girls, were spending time in the park when Garcia was struck by a round from a handgun that one of the teens possessed.EMS responded to the scene and transported Garcia to the Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was later flown to Ascension Via Christi hospital in Wichita and died over the weekend.Authorities have not reported an arrest.

 SW Kansas teen shot in the neck and face has died

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man who was found shot to death Saturday in a Prairie Village apartment unit and announced an arrest in the case.

Prairie Village police said John Hoffman, 70, died in the apartment after being shot several times. Officers were called to the apartment complex around 6 p.m. Saturday and found Hoffman’s bullet-riddled body.

A suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody, police said. Officials have not released the name of the person arrested or given a motive for the shooting.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man who was found shot to death Saturday in a Prairie Village apartment unit and announced an arrest in the case.Prairie Village police said John Hoffman, 70, died in the apartment after being shot several times. Officers were called to the apartment complex around 6 p.m. Saturday and found Hoffman’s bullet-riddled body.A suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody, police said. Officials have not released the name of the person arrested or given a motive for the shooting.

Police arrest suspect in shooting death of 70-year-old Kan. man

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Three people were injured in a shooting in connection with a birthday party.

Just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at a hotel in the 7300 block of East Kellogg, according to officer Trevor Macey.

911 callers reported that multiple individuals had possibly been shot. After arriving on scene, Officers located evidence of a shooting, but the victims had already left the area in private vehicles.

Shortly after, an area hospital received a walk-in shooting victim – a 21-year-old woman – with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Another hospital received two additional patients from the shooting – a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman&nbsp; – both with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The investigation revealed that these individuals were attending a birthday party when a disturbance broke out, and a suspect fired multiple rounds before leaving the area.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Three people were injured in a shooting in connection with a birthday party.Just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting at a hotel in the 7300 block of East Kellogg, according to officer Trevor Macey.911 callers reported that multiple individuals had possibly been shot. After arriving on scene, Officers located evidence of a shooting, but the victims had already left the area in private vehicles.Shortly after, an area hospital received a walk-in shooting victim – a 21-year-old woman – with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Another hospital received two additional patients from the shooting – a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman&nbsp; – both with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that these individuals were attending a birthday party when a disturbance broke out, and a suspect fired multiple rounds before leaving the area.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: 3 Kan. women injured in shooting at birthday party 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A nursing assistant has been charged with sexually abusing a 75-year-old bed-bound patient.

CoxHealth said Friday it had fired Calieb Craft. The announcement came one day after the 24-year-old was arrested and charged with sodomy, sexual abuse and elder abuse.

According to court documents, a 75-year-old patient at Cox South Hospital, who cannot move without assistance, told police last week that he was assaulted in his room.

Court documents say the patient was examined after the incident and found to have injuries consistent with being sexually assaulted.

When Craft was interviewed by Springfield police, he denied the allegations, according to court documents. No attorney is listed for him in online court records. Steve Edwards, president and CEO of CoxHealth, said the hospital is fully cooperating with the police investigation.

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 </figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A nursing assistant has been charged with sexually abusing a 75-year-old bed-bound patient.CoxHealth said Friday it had fired Calieb Craft. The announcement came one day after the 24-year-old was arrested and charged with sodomy, sexual abuse and elder abuse.According to court documents, a 75-year-old patient at Cox South Hospital, who cannot move without assistance, told police last week that he was assaulted in his room.Court documents say the patient was examined after the incident and found to have injuries consistent with being sexually assaulted.When Craft was interviewed by Springfield police, he denied the allegations, according to court documents. No attorney is listed for him in online court records. Steve Edwards, president and CEO of CoxHealth, said the hospital is fully cooperating with the police investigation.

Nursing assistant charged with sexually assaulting bed-bound patient

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges, including felony fleeing or attempting to elude, following a vehicle pursuit Friday.

Just after 3:00 a.m. an officer with the Topeka Police Department attempted to stop a white 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood for no tag at SW 37th Street and SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

The driver later identified as Rico E.D.M. Taylor, 28, Topeka, failed to stop. A short time later, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the vehicle at SW 21st Street and SW Washburn Avenue. A short pursuit was initiated and quickly ended in the 1700 block of SW Quincy Street when the vehicle struck a residential fence. 

After Taylor exited the vehicle he resisted arrest and a deputy was forced to administer oleoresin capsicum, a pepper spray. Deputies recovered a loaded firearm from the scene, according to Anderson.

Deputies transported Taylor to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections after being medically cleared at the scene. He was booked on requested charges of&nbsp; felony flee or attempt to elude, criminal damage to property, transporting an open container and several traffic related charges as well as separate charges through the Topeka Police Department.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges, including felony fleeing or attempting to elude, following a vehicle pursuit Friday.Just after 3:00 a.m. an officer with the Topeka Police Department attempted to stop a white 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood for no tag at SW 37th Street and SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.The driver later identified as Rico E.D.M. Taylor, 28, Topeka, failed to stop. A short time later, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed the vehicle at SW 21st Street and SW Washburn Avenue. A short pursuit was initiated and quickly ended in the 1700 block of SW Quincy Street when the vehicle struck a residential fence. After Taylor exited the vehicle he resisted arrest and a deputy was forced to administer oleoresin capsicum, a pepper spray. Deputies recovered a loaded firearm from the scene, according to Anderson.Deputies transported Taylor to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections after being medically cleared at the scene. He was booked on requested charges of&nbsp; felony flee or attempt to elude, criminal damage to property, transporting an open container and several traffic related charges as well as separate charges through the Topeka Police Department.

Kan. deputy uses pepper spray to arrest suspect following chase

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a drug investigation.

On Thursday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of the Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force worked in partnership to conduct an investigation at a residence in the 3300 block of SE Girard Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

 A search warrant was served and firearms, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.

Officers arrested Michael N. Bazaldua, 20, Topeka, on requested charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Marcos Posada-Lujan, 19, Topeka, was arrested on requested charges for possession of cocaine.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a drug investigation.On Thursday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of the Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Task Force worked in partnership to conduct an investigation at a residence in the 3300 block of SE Girard Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson. A search warrant was served and firearms, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619880891794.png" alt="Posada-Lujan photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>Officers arrested Michael N. Bazaldua, 20, Topeka, on requested charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Marcos Posada-Lujan, 19, Topeka, was arrested on requested charges for possession of cocaine.&nbsp;

ATF Task Force helps make Kansas drug arrest

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown.

Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was booked Thursday into the local county jail and released on a $1,000 bond. His arrest came after a student reported an incident Wednesday at school in his hometown of Wellsville, a town of about 1,700 people some 55 miles southwest of Kansas City.

Samsel, 36, has yet to be formally charged with a crime but has a first appearance scheduled in district court for May 19 in Franklin County, said County Attorney Brandon Jones. Kansas law says battery is either causing bodily harm to another person or physical contact with someone else “done in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and is punished by up to six months in jail.

Franklin County Sheriff Jeffrey Richards declined to discuss the details of the incident behind Samsel’s arrest. Samsel did not answer a phone call — a message could not be left for him, and he did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

A parent of Wellsville students provided The Associated Press with videos she said were shot by students. One shows a noisy class, with Samsel grabbing a boy, pushing him against a wall and telling him, “I could put the wrath of God on you right now,” before the boy breaks free and runs away, yelling.

The parent, Jessica Roberts, a mother of four, said her son showed her the videos in a social media group chat and she posted on social media about Samsel, asking whether others were concerned about his behavior.

Roberts said in an interview that Samsel was in a position of authority and, “at no point is it appropriate to be off-the-wall with children.”

Kansas City media indicated a reporter had seen videos recorded by students that showed Samsel talking about suicide, sex, masturbation, God and the Bible.

Roberts also shared a Snapchat post from Samsel saying the incident was “all planned,” saying he wanted to “SEND A MESSAGE about art, mental health, teenage suicide, how we treat our educators and one another.”

“To who? Parents,” he posted. “Very simple - EXACTLY what God planned. The kids were in on it.”

Richards said he didn’t know about the Snapchat post and added, “There was nothing staged about our investigation — I can tell you that.”

Samsel also has been a referee for the association that oversees middle and high school sports in Kansas. He was first elected to the House in 2018 and reelected last year.

Wellsville school Superintendent Ryan Bradbury said without naming Samsel that the substitute teacher involved in the Wednesday incident is no longer working for the district.

The top three leaders of the Kansas House’s Republican majority said they were “gathering as much information as we can.”

Samsel is the third Kansas lawmaker to face legal problems this year.

Fellow Republicans ousted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-topeka-wichita-57fe7b37ea34af1a311c59dd71041ec3">Sen. Gene Suellentrop</a>&nbsp;of Wichita as Senate majority leader earlier this month after he was charged with drunken driving and a felony charge of attempting to elude law enforcement for driving the wrong way on a highway in Topeka.

And Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">warned by a House committee</a>&nbsp;in writing about abusive behavior toward girls and young women before his election last year. He reached&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-state-courts-legislature-kansas-city-lawsuits-fa6cd16ccb10518f157e4796522d214b">a legal agreement</a>&nbsp;in January with the woman who managed his primary opponent’s campaign to end an anti-stalking court order against him.

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 <figcaption>Mark Samsel photo Franklin County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown.Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was booked Thursday into the local county jail and released on a $1,000 bond. His arrest came after a student reported an incident Wednesday at school in his hometown of Wellsville, a town of about 1,700 people some 55 miles southwest of Kansas City.Samsel, 36, has yet to be formally charged with a crime but has a first appearance scheduled in district court for May 19 in Franklin County, said County Attorney Brandon Jones. Kansas law says battery is either causing bodily harm to another person or physical contact with someone else “done in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and is punished by up to six months in jail.Franklin County Sheriff Jeffrey Richards declined to discuss the details of the incident behind Samsel’s arrest. Samsel did not answer a phone call — a message could not be left for him, and he did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.A parent of Wellsville students provided The Associated Press with videos she said were shot by students. One shows a noisy class, with Samsel grabbing a boy, pushing him against a wall and telling him, “I could put the wrath of God on you right now,” before the boy breaks free and runs away, yelling.The parent, Jessica Roberts, a mother of four, said her son showed her the videos in a social media group chat and she posted on social media about Samsel, asking whether others were concerned about his behavior.Roberts said in an interview that Samsel was in a position of authority and, “at no point is it appropriate to be off-the-wall with children.”Kansas City media indicated a reporter had seen videos recorded by students that showed Samsel talking about suicide, sex, masturbation, God and the Bible.Roberts also shared a Snapchat post from Samsel saying the incident was “all planned,” saying he wanted to “SEND A MESSAGE about art, mental health, teenage suicide, how we treat our educators and one another.”“To who? Parents,” he posted. “Very simple - EXACTLY what God planned. The kids were in on it.”Richards said he didn’t know about the Snapchat post and added, “There was nothing staged about our investigation — I can tell you that.”Samsel also has been a referee for the association that oversees middle and high school sports in Kansas. He was first elected to the House in 2018 and reelected last year.Wellsville school Superintendent Ryan Bradbury said without naming Samsel that the substitute teacher involved in the Wednesday incident is no longer working for the district.The top three leaders of the Kansas House’s Republican majority said they were “gathering as much information as we can.”Samsel is the third Kansas lawmaker to face legal problems this year.Fellow Republicans ousted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-topeka-wichita-57fe7b37ea34af1a311c59dd71041ec3">Sen. Gene Suellentrop</a>&nbsp;of Wichita as Senate majority leader earlier this month after he was charged with drunken driving and a felony charge of attempting to elude law enforcement for driving the wrong way on a highway in Topeka.And Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">warned by a House committee</a>&nbsp;in writing about abusive behavior toward girls and young women before his election last year. He reached&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-state-courts-legislature-kansas-city-lawsuits-fa6cd16ccb10518f157e4796522d214b">a legal agreement</a>&nbsp;in January with the woman who managed his primary opponent’s campaign to end an anti-stalking court order against him.___

Kansas House member jailed after incident at local school

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after an arrest.

On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 Block of SW Macvicar Avenue, related to an ongoing investigation.

While conducting the search warrant, the officer’s located heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.

They arrested Jeffery Deloach, 60, of Topeka, and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine the intent of distribution, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Possession of marijuana and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and Aggravated endangering a child.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after an arrest.On Thursday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 Block of SW Macvicar Avenue, related to an ongoing investigation.While conducting the search warrant, the officer’s located heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.They arrested Jeffery Deloach, 60, of Topeka, and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine the intent of distribution, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Possession of marijuana and Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and Aggravated endangering a child.

Kan. man found with heroin, accused of endangering a child

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are investigating the death of a man at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville.

Following the autopsy, the victim’s death was ruled a homicide. Due to the state of decomposition, it will take time before the man can be positively identified.

Just before 2 p.m. Friday, authorities arrested 37-year-old Jennifer R. Garnett, of Coffeyville, in connected to the case. Garnett was arrested at 1518 S. Maple in Coffeyville on requested charges of burglary, theft, forgery and criminal use of a credit card. Garnett was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are conducting a death investigation at a residence in Coffeyville.

Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, April 28, the Coffeyville Police Department received a request from a citizen to check on the welfare of a resident at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville, according to a media release from the KBI.

When Coffeyville police arrived at the home, they discovered a deceased male inside. Due to the state of decomposition, the man has not yet been positively identified.

Anyone with information related to this death investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or the Coffeyville Police Department at 620-252-6160.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, April 30. The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are investigating the death of a man at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville.Following the autopsy, the victim’s death was ruled a homicide. Due to the state of decomposition, it will take time before the man can be positively identified.Just before 2 p.m. Friday, authorities arrested 37-year-old Jennifer R. Garnett, of Coffeyville, in connected to the case. Garnett was arrested at 1518 S. Maple in Coffeyville on requested charges of burglary, theft, forgery and criminal use of a credit card. Garnett was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.------------MONTGOMERY COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Coffeyville Police Department are conducting a death investigation at a residence in Coffeyville.Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, April 28, the Coffeyville Police Department received a request from a citizen to check on the welfare of a resident at 1709 S. Spruce St. in Coffeyville, according to a media release from the KBI.When Coffeyville police arrived at the home, they discovered a deceased male inside. Due to the state of decomposition, the man has not yet been positively identified.Anyone with information related to this death investigation is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or the Coffeyville Police Department at 620-252-6160.An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, April 30. The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.

Homicide: Woman jailed in connection with KBI investigation

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead have arrested a second suspect and are asking the public for help to locate a third.

Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a> of Wichita just before 6:30p.m. Thursday on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Erik Stokes of Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

On Tuesday police arrested 18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita in connection with the crime.

Police are now asking for help locating 25-year-old Jaron C. Palmer of Wichita. He is wanted for first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.

Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.

EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.

Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.

On Tuesday, police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of Palmer on Tuesday evening at a home in the 11200 block of west Dora in Wichita without incident.

“Time and time again, the community helps solve violent crimes in Wichita,” Chief Gordon Ramsay said.&nbsp; “This is a prime example, and we appreciate the community’s help and continued support.”

&nbsp;Detectives are working on locating two other suspects involved in the crime.

Palmer and Elliott are being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead have arrested a second suspect and are asking the public for help to locate a third.Police <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070532">booked 18-year-old Breckyn I. Elliot</a> of Wichita just before 6:30p.m. Thursday on requested charges of first degree murder stemming from the shooting that fatally injured 17-year-old Erik Stokes of Wichita, according to Officer Paul Cruz. On Tuesday police arrested 18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita in connection with the crime.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619801280517.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Police are now asking for help locating 25-year-old Jaron C. Palmer of Wichita. He is wanted for first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery.Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619547988764.png" alt="Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects and possibly other were involved in the incident." />
 <figcaption>Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects and possibly other were involved in the incident.</figcaption>
 </figure>When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619618101953.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of Palmer on Tuesday evening at a home in the 11200 block of west Dora in Wichita without incident.“Time and time again, the community helps solve violent crimes in Wichita,” Chief Gordon Ramsay said.&nbsp; “This is a prime example, and we appreciate the community’s help and continued support.”&nbsp;Detectives are working on locating two other suspects involved in the crime.Palmer and Elliott are being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.---------

Police ask for help to locate 3rd suspect in murder of Kan. teen

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a woman have identified the victim as 58-year-old Deborah A. Stephens of Topeka.

Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 Deputies arrived on scene and discovered Stephens who was dead.

After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter.

Upon further investigation, authorities amended the voluntary manslaughter charge to murder in the first degree, according to Christian.

 Ewing is also being held on a requested charge of with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Authorities have not released how Stephens died.

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman and have made an arrest.

 Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the body of a deceased adult woman.

After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.

Authorities have not released the name of the victim or details on how she died.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619643435186.png" alt="Ewing -photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Ewing -photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a woman have identified the victim as 58-year-old Deborah A. Stephens of Topeka.Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered Stephens who was dead.After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter.Upon further investigation, authorities amended the voluntary manslaughter charge to murder in the first degree, according to Christian. Ewing is also being held on a requested charge of with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.&nbsp; Authorities have not released how Stephens died.----------SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman and have made an arrest.Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the body of a deceased adult woman.After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Scranton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.Authorities have not released the name of the victim or details on how she died.

Sheriff: Kan. woman was kidnapped before her murder

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson and have made an arrest.

Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated arson in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Manhattan High West USD 383 and a 49-year-old school district staff member reported a 17-year-old boy&nbsp; lit a trash can on fire in the building during the school day.

No injuries were reported. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50.00. 

Police arrested Ryan Joshua Tierney, 17, of Manhattan on a requested charge of aggravated arson and transported him to the Geary County Juvenile Detention Center.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged arson and have made an arrest.Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated arson in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Manhattan High West USD 383 and a 49-year-old school district staff member reported a 17-year-old boy&nbsp; lit a trash can on fire in the building during the school day.No injuries were reported. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $50.00. Police arrested Ryan Joshua Tierney, 17, of Manhattan on a requested charge of aggravated arson and transported him to the Geary County Juvenile Detention Center.&nbsp;

Manhattan teen accused of setting trash can on fire at high school

OVERLAND PARK—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured have a woman in custody.

Tyla Jack, 40, turned herself in at police headquarters Thursday afternoon, according to Kansas City Police. Police issued a statewide attempt to locate for her Thursday.

The incident on Tuesday afternoon started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, 2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.

 School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.

As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene. She remains jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, flee and elude law enforcement, according to online jail records.

OVERLAND PARK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured issued an attempt to locate for 40-year-old&nbsp; Tyla Jack.

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School,&nbsp;2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A fight involving students and parents at a Kansas middle school became a police matter when one parent was run over and critically injured in the school’s parking lot, police in Kansas City, Kansas, said.

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, station WDAF&nbsp;<a href="https://fox4kc.com/news/fight-ends-when-adult-hits-another-adult-with-car-outside-kansas-city-kansas-middle-school/" target="_blank">reported</a>. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.

The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her fled the scene and had not been arrested by early Wednesday morning.

Police said they are investigating and reviewing video of the crash.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619779771622.png" alt="Tyla Jack is being held in Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Tyla Jack is being held in Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>OVERLAND PARK—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured have a woman in custody.Tyla Jack, 40, turned herself in at police headquarters Thursday afternoon, according to Kansas City Police. Police issued a statewide attempt to locate for her Thursday.The incident on Tuesday afternoon started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, 2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene. She remains jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, flee and elude law enforcement, according to online jail records.---------OVERLAND PARK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured issued an attempt to locate for 40-year-old&nbsp; Tyla Jack.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698781089.png" alt="Tyla Jack photo KCPD" />
 <figcaption>Tyla Jack photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School,&nbsp;2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698830636.png" alt="Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS." />
 <figcaption>Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS.</figcaption>
 </figure> School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene.-------KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A fight involving students and parents at a Kansas middle school became a police matter when one parent was run over and critically injured in the school’s parking lot, police in Kansas City, Kansas, said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619622867048.png" alt="Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, station WDAF&nbsp;<a href="https://fox4kc.com/news/fight-ends-when-adult-hits-another-adult-with-car-outside-kansas-city-kansas-middle-school/" target="_blank">reported</a>. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her fled the scene and had not been arrested by early Wednesday morning.Police said they are investigating and reviewing video of the crash.

Police: Suspect in Kan. school parking lot fight turns herself in

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on felony allegations after an arrest.

On April 26, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Summit Street in Arkansas City for a report of a disturbance in a vehicle traveling along the roadway, possibly involving a gun of some kind, according to a media release.

Police were unable to locate the vehicle, but were able to identify the reporting party who called 911.

That person, a 56-year-old Arkansas City man, alleged that a relative, later identified as Floyd Dale Young, 72, Joplin, Missouri, had pointed what the victim thought to be a handgun at him and then stated that he should shoot the victim.

Police eventually located Young and questioned him about the incident. He stated that he had pulled a BB gun from his back waistband because he was afraid of the victim, but denied pointing it at him.

Young provided the BB gun to an officer, who collected it as evidence. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield on a requested charge of&nbsp;felony aggravated assault.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619708630159.png" alt="Young -photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Young -photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on felony allegations after an arrest.On April 26, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Summit Street in Arkansas City for a report of a disturbance in a vehicle traveling along the roadway, possibly involving a gun of some kind, according to a media release.Police were unable to locate the vehicle, but were able to identify the reporting party who called 911.That person, a 56-year-old Arkansas City man, alleged that a relative, later identified as Floyd Dale Young, 72, Joplin, Missouri, had pointed what the victim thought to be a handgun at him and then stated that he should shoot the victim.Police eventually located Young and questioned him about the incident. He stated that he had pulled a BB gun from his back waistband because he was afraid of the victim, but denied pointing it at him.Young provided the BB gun to an officer, who collected it as evidence. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield on a requested charge of&nbsp;felony aggravated assault.

Kan. officers arrest suspect after dispute involving a handgun

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The mother of a murdered Salina woman offered an impassioned plea this morning for people to come forward with information on the whereabouts of the man sought in the case.

"It's been two months ago since I last got to tell Courtney I loved her and gave her a big hug. It's been two months ago since she turned around to me and gave me a hug and said 'I love you, too, mom.' Shortly after that, her life was blown apart," Taphne Speilman said during a news conference Thursday in the Salina Police Department Regional Training Center.

At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Feb. 23, Salina Fire Department EMS and Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Fourth Street for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming. Upon arrival, officers located Courtney Ann Hoffman, 36, of Salina, inside a vehicle at her residence at 731 N. Fourth Street. Hoffman, who had a gunshot wound, was pronounced dead by EMS personnel.

According to information from the Salina Police Department, probable cause established from the homicide investigation led detectives to obtain from Saline County District Court a murder in the first degree warrant for Nelson Gerrod Hull III, 35, of Salina.

Detective Jeff Vaughan said this morning that based on information obtained through interviews, Hoffman was in some sort of dating relationship with Hull.

Hull remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

"Please be assured that the men and women of the Salina Police Department are diligently working this case and will continue to seek justice for Courtney," Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson said this morning. "We are actively seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Hull. In addition to his acquaintances in Salina, Hull does have family members and friends in both Kansas City and the Wichita area."

Nelson said the Salina Police Department had reached out to numerous law enforcement agencies in Kansas City, Wichita, and Texas.

"We are really trying to find Nelson Hull, and it's amazing to me that we haven't yet, but I feel comfortable that we will," Nelson said.

Speilman said she didn't know why her daughter was murdered.

"I guess this individual thought that maybe her life didn't matter any more. But it did matter. It mattered to her four-year-old daughter who will never see her mother again. It mattered to her 11-year-old son who is now battling traumatic disorders. And her 16-year-old daughter who Courtney will never see walking up the steps to graduate or walking down the aisle to get married. She is missed by her brothers and her sisters, by aunts and by uncles, and by many people who totally loved her and knew that her life mattered," Speilman said.

She said Hoffman was a good person who had a lot friends and knew a lot of people.

"That is why I am here today, to reach out to each and every one of you who had some connection with Courtney, to come forth if you have any information on the individual that the Salina Police Department are looking for. It's not that bringing him in will bring Courtney back, because I know it won't. But, if we could protect any other young woman, sister, daughter, mother from the same thing happening to them, I know justice will be served then," Speilman said.

"So I am begging. I'm pleading. If you have any information at all, whether it's big. Whether it's small. Please come forth. Help our family put a closure to this horrific deal," she said.

Nelson said that anyone with information about Hull's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Salina/Saline County Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS.

"You may receive a cash award for up to $2,500 and you are not required to provide your name," Nelson said.

On March 1, police announced that Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, had been arrested in connection with the Hoffman murder.

"We had information that he assisted in Mr. Hull's absconding afterwards and also certain actions that occurred that I can't go into because we're still in the process of this activity," Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning.

Information about Brown's alleged involvement has been forwarded to the Saline County Attorney's Office, Villanueva said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619716577180.jpeg" alt="Taphne Speilman, mother of murder victim Courtney Ann Hoffman, pleads for people with information concerning the whereabouts of the man wanted in connection to her daughter's murder to share that information with the Salina Police Department.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Taphne Speilman, mother of murder victim Courtney Ann Hoffman, pleads for people with information concerning the whereabouts of the man wanted in connection to her daughter's murder to share that information with the Salina Police Department.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe mother of a murdered Salina woman offered an impassioned plea this morning for people to come forward with information on the whereabouts of the man sought in the case."It's been two months ago since I last got to tell Courtney I loved her and gave her a big hug. It's been two months ago since she turned around to me and gave me a hug and said 'I love you, too, mom.' Shortly after that, her life was blown apart," Taphne Speilman said during a news conference Thursday in the Salina Police Department Regional Training Center.At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Feb. 23, Salina Fire Department EMS and Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Fourth Street for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming. Upon arrival, officers located Courtney Ann Hoffman, 36, of Salina, inside a vehicle at her residence at 731 N. Fourth Street. Hoffman, who had a gunshot wound, was pronounced dead by EMS personnel.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614522473446.jpeg" alt="Courtney Ann Hoffman -courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtney Ann Hoffman -courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>According to information from the Salina Police Department, probable cause established from the homicide investigation led detectives to obtain from Saline County District Court a murder in the first degree warrant for Nelson Gerrod Hull III, 35, of Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614442513506.png" alt="Hull photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Hull photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Detective Jeff Vaughan said this morning that based on information obtained through interviews, Hoffman was in some sort of dating relationship with Hull.Hull remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619716928152.jpeg" alt="Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>"Please be assured that the men and women of the Salina Police Department are diligently working this case and will continue to seek justice for Courtney," Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson said this morning. "We are actively seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Hull. In addition to his acquaintances in Salina, Hull does have family members and friends in both Kansas City and the Wichita area."Nelson said the Salina Police Department had reached out to numerous law enforcement agencies in Kansas City, Wichita, and Texas."We are really trying to find Nelson Hull, and it's amazing to me that we haven't yet, but I feel comfortable that we will," Nelson said.Her life matteredSpeilman said she didn't know why her daughter was murdered."I guess this individual thought that maybe her life didn't matter any more. But it did matter. It mattered to her four-year-old daughter who will never see her mother again. It mattered to her 11-year-old son who is now battling traumatic disorders. And her 16-year-old daughter who Courtney will never see walking up the steps to graduate or walking down the aisle to get married. She is missed by her brothers and her sisters, by aunts and by uncles, and by many people who totally loved her and knew that her life mattered," Speilman said.She said Hoffman was a good person who had a lot friends and knew a lot of people."That is why I am here today, to reach out to each and every one of you who had some connection with Courtney, to come forth if you have any information on the individual that the Salina Police Department are looking for. It's not that bringing him in will bring Courtney back, because I know it won't. But, if we could protect any other young woman, sister, daughter, mother from the same thing happening to them, I know justice will be served then," Speilman said."So I am begging. I'm pleading. If you have any information at all, whether it's big. Whether it's small. Please come forth. Help our family put a closure to this horrific deal," she said.Nelson said that anyone with information about Hull's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Salina/Saline County Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS."You may receive a cash award for up to $2,500 and you are not required to provide your name," Nelson said.One person already arrestedOn March 1, police announced that Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, had been arrested in connection with the Hoffman murder.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614434238089.jpeg" alt="Brown photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>"We had information that he assisted in Mr. Hull's absconding afterwards and also certain actions that occurred that I can't go into because we're still in the process of this activity," Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning.Information about Brown's alleged involvement has been forwarded to the Saline County Attorney's Office, Villanueva said.

Mother of Kan. murder victim pleads for info during news conference

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal accident have&nbsp;identified the victim as 21-year-old Legend Johnson of Wichita.

Shortly after midnight, police responded to a single-vehicle accident in the area of Kellogg and Washington, according to Officer Trevor Macey.

 When they arrived, they located a vehicle that had rolled over, ejecting two occupants. EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital where she later died, according to Macey.

Officers also arrested 25-year-old Tony Porter who attempted to flee the scene. During the investigation, police said, Porter became uncooperative and spat on an officer. Porter was then transported to the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility and booked on a requested charge of Simple Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, according to Macey.

It is believed that alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the accident, according to Macey.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619712613284.png" alt="Porter was no longer in custody late Thursday morning, according to online Sedgwick County Jail records" />
 <figcaption>Porter was no longer in custody late Thursday morning, according to online Sedgwick County Jail records</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal accident have&nbsp;identified the victim as 21-year-old Legend Johnson of Wichita.Shortly after midnight, police responded to a single-vehicle accident in the area of Kellogg and Washington, according to Officer Trevor Macey.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619713012980.png" alt="Police at the scene of the fatal crash early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene of the fatal crash early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure> When they arrived, they located a vehicle that had rolled over, ejecting two occupants. EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital where she later died, according to Macey.Officers also arrested 25-year-old Tony Porter who attempted to flee the scene. During the investigation, police said, Porter became uncooperative and spat on an officer. Porter was then transported to the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility and booked on a requested charge of Simple Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, according to Macey.It is believed that alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the accident, according to Macey.

Report: Kan. man spat on officer after he fled scene of fatal crash

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698781089.png" alt="Tyla Jack photo KCPD" />
 <figcaption>Tyla Jack photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>OVERLAND PARK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fight between students and parents at a Kansas middle school where one parent was run over and critically injured issued an attempt to locate for 40-year-old&nbsp; Tyla Jack.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619698830636.png" alt="Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS." />
 <figcaption>Police believe Jack was driving this vehicle when it struck and seriously injured the mother of another student. If you have info call 816-474-TIPS.</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School,&nbsp;2100 N 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her later identified as Tyla Jack fled the scene.-------KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A fight involving students and parents at a Kansas middle school became a police matter when one parent was run over and critically injured in the school’s parking lot, police in Kansas City, Kansas, said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619622867048.png" alt="Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene in the school parking lot on Tuesday -photo courtesy KMBC&nbsp; TV</figcaption>
 </figure>The incident happened Tuesday afternoon and started with a fight between two girls at Carl Bruce Middle School, station WDAF&nbsp;<a href="https://fox4kc.com/news/fight-ends-when-adult-hits-another-adult-with-car-outside-kansas-city-kansas-middle-school/" target="_blank">reported</a>. School officials broke up the fight and called the girls’ parents, who showed up on the scene and made matters worse, police said.As the mother of one of the girls walked away to leave, a family member of the other girl ran over the woman with her car and dragged her, police said. No students were hurt in the altercation.The woman who was hit was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Police said the driver who hit her fled the scene and had not been arrested by early Wednesday morning.Police said they are investigating and reviewing video of the crash.

Update: Police say parent hit by car in Kan. school parking lot during fight

After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619643435186.png" alt="Ewing -photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Ewing -photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a woman and have made an arrest.Just before at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of SW 57th Street for a death investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the body of a deceased adult woman.After a preliminary investigation deputies arrested Jon K. Ewing, 61, of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of voluntary manslaughter. He remains jailed on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00 bond, according to online jail records.Authorities have not released the name of the victim or details on how she died.

Sheriff: Kansas man held on $1 million bond for woman's death

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead and after asking the public for help to ID suspects have arrested&nbsp;18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita.

Palmer is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead and are asking the public for help to ID suspects.

If you know the identity of these individuals or know where they are, please call 911, WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619547988764.png" alt="Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects to be involved in the incident." />
 <figcaption>Through the investigation, detectives determined the two pictured suspects to be involved in the incident.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead and after asking the public for help to ID suspects have arrested&nbsp;18-year-old Easton Palmer of Wichita.Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619618101953.png" alt="Palmer photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, police released a video of two suspects involved in the homicide.&nbsp; After the release, police received numerous tips from the community, which led to the identification and arrest of Palmer on Tuesday evening at a home in the 11200 block of west Dora in Wichita without incident.“Time and time again, the community helps solve violent crimes in Wichita,” Chief Gordon Ramsay said.&nbsp; “This is a prime example, and we appreciate the community’s help and continued support.”&nbsp;Detectives are working on locating two other suspects involved in the crime.Palmer is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teen dead and are asking the public for help to ID suspects.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619547988764.png" alt="Through the investigation, detectives have determined the two pictured suspects to be involved in the incident. " />
 <figcaption>Through the investigation, detectives have determined the two pictured suspects to be involved in the incident. </figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 7p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the&nbsp;Morgan's Landing Apartments complex in the 3800 Block of West 13th Street in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.When officers arrived, they learned there were five individuals inside the apartment at the time of the incident. One who was fatally shot has been identified as 17-year-old Eric Stokes of Wichita.EMS transported a second shooting victim identified as a 17-year-old boy to a local hospital. He was treated for minor injuries and released, according to Stephens.Investigators learned that three unknown, armed suspects arrived at the apartment, forced their way in and fired several shots that killed Stokes.&nbsp; The suspects fled on foot from the apartment complex.&nbsp; It was not a random incident and drugs are believed to have played a part, according to Stephens.If you know the identity of these individuals or know where they are, please call 911, WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.---------

Tip led police to arrest suspect in fatal Kansas shooting

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal April 23 shooting of 42-year-old Nathan Brock and 41-year-old Trisha Benjamin of in their mobile home in Wichita have made an arrest.

On Tuesday, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detectives arrested and booked 30-year-old Steven L. Fessenden of Wichita for the murder, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were sent to a check shots call at the Englewood mobile home park located at 3201 E MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.

While responding, deputies received information that a man and woman were inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.

When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located Brock and Benjamin deceased, according to Blick.

Fessenden is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042364">held on requested charges</a> of first-degree murder and interference with law enforcement, according online jail records.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for charging.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.

When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located a 42-year-old man and 41-year-old woman deceased, according to Blick.

Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not released names of the victims.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victims as 42-year-old Nathan Brock and 41-year-old Trisha Benjamin.

Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619305057074.png" alt="Police tape near the fatal shooting investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police tape near the fatal shooting investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the fatal April 23 shooting of 42-year-old Nathan Brock and 41-year-old Trisha Benjamin of in their mobile home in Wichita have made an arrest.On Tuesday, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detectives arrested and booked 30-year-old Steven L. Fessenden of Wichita for the murder, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619619611260.png" alt="Fessenden photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Fessenden photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were sent to a check shots call at the Englewood mobile home park located at 3201 E MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.While responding, deputies received information that a man and woman were inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located Brock and Benjamin deceased, according to Blick.Fessenden is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042364">held on requested charges</a> of first-degree murder and interference with law enforcement, according online jail records.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for charging.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were sent to a check shots call at the Englewood mobile home park located at 3201 E MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.While responding, deputies received information that a man and woman were inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located a 42-year-old man and 41-year-old woman deceased, according to Blick.Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not released names of the victims.---------------<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619305057074.png" alt="Police tape near the fatal shooting investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police tape near the fatal shooting investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victims as 42-year-old Nathan Brock and 41-year-old Trisha Benjamin.Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were sent to a check shots call at the Englewood mobile home park located at 3201 E MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.While responding, deputies received information that a man and woman were inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located Brock and Benjamin deceased, according to Blick.Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting.Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were sent to a check shots call at the Englewood mobile home park located at 3201 E MacArthur in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.While responding, deputies received information that a man and woman were inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.When deputies arrived, they had to force entry to the home. Inside the home, they located a 42-year-old man and 41-year-old woman deceased, according to Blick.Detectives are collecting evidence and conducting interviews to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not released names of the victims.

Sheriff's deputies capture suspect in murder of Kan. couple

KANSAS CITY (AP) —R&amp;B artist Trey Songz will not face charges in an alleged altercation with police officers at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Mike Mansur, a spokesman for the Jackson County prosecutor’s office, said there is “insufficient evidence” to bring charges and that police were notified of the decision late last week. He declined to comment further.

Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested and jailed overnight in January. Police have said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trey-songz-arrested-1b186432ea5010945456919125ae42fe">he scuffled with officers</a>&nbsp;during his arrest.

Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment on the charging decision.

Authorities accused Songz of not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium.

Police said in a statement that other spectators at the game complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules, including not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.

The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules the man was breaking.

Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply. Police said he punched one officer and put him in a headlock.

Capt. David Jackson, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department, said Tuesday that the completed case file, including surveillance video, was sent to prosecutors. He added that “the prosecutor makes the decision to charge or not charge a suspect.”

In October, Songz posted on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.

Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.

In 2017, Songz was charged with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage.

Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — R&amp;B artist Trey Songz was jailed Sunday night after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611674513397.png" alt="Songz whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson-photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Songz whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson-photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —R&amp;B artist Trey Songz will not face charges in an alleged altercation with police officers at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, prosecutors announced Tuesday.Mike Mansur, a spokesman for the Jackson County prosecutor’s office, said there is “insufficient evidence” to bring charges and that police were notified of the decision late last week. He declined to comment further.Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested and jailed overnight in January. Police have said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trey-songz-arrested-1b186432ea5010945456919125ae42fe">he scuffled with officers</a>&nbsp;during his arrest.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Surveillance video from the incident, including the three previous times security was called. The suspect punches the officer at about 4:44 in the video. <a href="https://t.co/npZncOfX4V">https://t.co/npZncOfX4V</a>&mdash; kcpolice (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1353834743159279617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment on the charging decision.Authorities accused Songz of not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium.Police said in a statement that other spectators at the game complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules, including not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules the man was breaking.Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply. Police said he punched one officer and put him in a headlock.Capt. David Jackson, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department, said Tuesday that the completed case file, including surveillance video, was sent to prosecutors. He added that “the prosecutor makes the decision to charge or not charge a suspect.”In October, Songz posted on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.In 2017, Songz was charged with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage.Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.___KANSAS CITY (AP) — R&amp;B artist Trey Songz was jailed Sunday night after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.Songz, 36, whose name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was released Monday while an investigation continues, Jackson County Sheriff’s spokesman LeVanden Darks said. No charges have been filed.Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment Monday.Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.In October, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-zMKTh4bA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again" target="_blank">posted</a>&nbsp;on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.Kansas City police said in a statement that fans at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules for fans, which include not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules he was breaking.Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards at Arrowhead Stadium and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply, police said.He punched one officer and put him in a headlock, police said.TMZ released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/24/trey-songz-chiefs-game-fight-police-officer-arrest/" target="_blank">a video</a>&nbsp;Monday that showed Songz was not wearing a mask and struggled with several officers before he was led away in handcuffs.The video does not show how the confrontation began. Some fans can be heard yelling at officers to leave him alone.The video shows at least one officer without a mask and others with masks not completely covering their mouth and nose.Kansas City police told The Associated Press that officers working Chiefs games “comply with all mask mandates.”“He clearly had his mask on prior to being assaulted and placed in a headlock,” KCPD spokeswoman Donna Drake said in an email.Law enforcement officials said several agencies work NFL games, making it difficult to know how many other fans might have been ejected or arrested Sunday.Earlier this month, Songz was set to perform at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-sylvester-turner-coronavirus-pandemic-bow-wow-us-news-83d3da44fe3f904924ce955699e5bd92">a concert in Houston</a>&nbsp;but police shut it down after seeing hundreds of people lining up to enter the venue, which was supposed to be operating at 50% capacity.In 2017, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c6ea528012e94fd38a9d8ed217744580">was charged</a>&nbsp;with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage during the concert.Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.