SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say sheriff's deputies in a southeast Nebraska county seized 103 pounds of methamphetamine in two stops this week. 

Seward County Sheriff Michael Vance says deputies recovered 3 pounds of the drug on Monday near the Goehner exit off Interstate 80.

A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and a woman from California were arrested. On Wednesday, deputies stopped a minivan for a traffic violation near the Milford exit on the interstate. A search found 100 pounds of methamphetamine in the van. A man identified as Dallas T. Faarmausili from Benton, Washington, was arrested.

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 </figure>SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say sheriff's deputies in a southeast Nebraska county seized 103 pounds of methamphetamine in two stops this week. Seward County Sheriff Michael Vance says deputies recovered 3 pounds of the drug on Monday near the Goehner exit off Interstate 80.<figure>
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 </figure>A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and a woman from California were arrested. On Wednesday, deputies stopped a minivan for a traffic violation near the Milford exit on the interstate. A search found 100 pounds of methamphetamine in the van. A man identified as Dallas T. Faarmausili from Benton, Washington, was arrested.

Deputies seize 103 pounds of meth bought for $2 Million

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City are investigating two separate homicides that occurred Thursday morning.

The first occurred just before 1 a.m. at an apartment complex just north of Riss Lake, police said. Officers were called to the apartment building for a report of gunshots and found a woman with gunshot wounds in a common area of the building, police said in a news release. The woman was declared dead at the scene.

The second homicide was reported around 7 a.m. just west of U.S. 71 in a residential area near the Swope Park Campus, police said. Officers called to that scene found a man inside a home who appeared to have been shot. Police said he died at the scene.

Police did not immediately release the names of those killed and had not announced any arrests by late morning Thursday.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City are investigating two separate homicides that occurred Thursday morning.The first occurred just before 1 a.m. at an apartment complex just north of Riss Lake, police said. Officers were called to the apartment building for a report of gunshots and found a woman with gunshot wounds in a common area of the building, police said in a news release. The woman was declared dead at the scene.The second homicide was reported around 7 a.m. just west of U.S. 71 in a residential area near the Swope Park Campus, police said. Officers called to that scene found a man inside a home who appeared to have been shot. Police said he died at the scene.Police did not immediately release the names of those killed and had not announced any arrests by late morning Thursday.

Police in Kansas City investigate 2 more shooting deaths

LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple for alleged animal cruelty.

Authorities say the couple face possible animal cruelty charges after 17 dogs were removed from their home. Lyon County Sheriff's deputies and animal control officers went to the home Wednesday to serve a court order to remove all but five animals from the home. 

The Hartford Municipal Court order said the animals were a nuisance and part of an unauthorized kennel. Deputies found poor living conditions in the home and removed 17 dogs, 14 of which were a dog-wolf breed. 

The homeowners, Thomas and Rhonda Staggs, are jailed in Lyon County on unrelated warrants and a requested charge of animal cruelty.&nbsp;Formal charges are pending through the Lyon County Attorney’s Office.

Guardian of the Wolves animal rescue is caring for the animals.

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 </figure>LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple for alleged animal cruelty.Authorities say the couple face possible animal cruelty charges after 17 dogs were removed from their home. Lyon County Sheriff's deputies and animal control officers went to the home Wednesday to serve a court order to remove all but five animals from the home. The Hartford Municipal Court order said the animals were a nuisance and part of an unauthorized kennel. Deputies found poor living conditions in the home and removed 17 dogs, 14 of which were a dog-wolf breed. The homeowners, Thomas and Rhonda Staggs, are jailed in Lyon County on unrelated warrants and a requested charge of animal cruelty.&nbsp;Formal charges are pending through the Lyon County Attorney’s Office.Guardian of the Wolves animal rescue is caring for the animals.--------

Kansas couple arrested after 17 dogs removed from home

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities have made an arrest after an domestic incident in Manhattan.

Just after 6:30p.m. police responded to the Links Apartments, 500 Admiral Way in Manhattan, according to a media release from the RCPD.

When they arrived, officers believed the accused man may be of danger to himself. A very brief negotiation led to the arrest of Deirtich Duncan, 28, of Manhattan. Duncan was issued a total bond of $1,000.00 and is no longer confined, according to RCPD booking records.

Riley Co. Police said they made an arrest at a Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday night, but they still will not say what led to the situation.

A Riley Co. Police spokesperson confirmed officers were at The Links apartments, near Marlatt and Casement Roads. He said some residents were asked to leave their apartments and were later allowed to return.

A neighbor told 13 NEWS they saw at least a half dozen police cars and an ambulance arrive in the area around 6 p.m.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW TV) - A large police presence was seen at a Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday night.

A Riley Co. Police spokesperson confirmed officers were at The Links apartments, near Marlatt and Casement Roads. But he declined to give any further information on what brought them there.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities have made an arrest after an domestic incident in Manhattan.Just after 6:30p.m. police responded to the Links Apartments, 500 Admiral Way in Manhattan, according to a media release from the RCPD.When they arrived, officers believed the accused man may be of danger to himself. A very brief negotiation led to the arrest of Deirtich Duncan, 28, of Manhattan. Duncan was issued a total bond of $1,000.00 and is no longer confined, according to RCPD booking records.-------------By WIBW TVUPDATE:Riley Co. Police said they made an arrest at a Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday night, but they still will not say what led to the situation.A Riley Co. Police spokesperson confirmed officers were at The Links apartments, near Marlatt and Casement Roads. He said some residents were asked to leave their apartments and were later allowed to return.A neighbor told 13 NEWS they saw at least a half dozen police cars and an ambulance arrive in the area around 6 p.m.----MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW TV) - A large police presence was seen at a Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday night.A Riley Co. Police spokesperson confirmed officers were at The Links apartments, near Marlatt and Casement Roads. But he declined to give any further information on what brought them there.A neighbor told 13 NEWS they saw at least a half dozen police cars and an ambulance arrive in the area around 6 p.m.

RCPD's IDs Manhattan man jailed after domestic incident 

KANSAS CITY —The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, Wednesday released the cause of the fire that destroyed a part of the Waldo Heights Apartment Complex, according to a media release from the ATF.

The fire, which was reported to the Kansas City Fire Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. on December 28, caused an estimated $2.5 million in damages and displaced dozens of residents. Several residents were injured as they jumped from the third floor of the building to avoid the flames. 

The fire was investigated by Special Agent/Certified Fire Investigators from ATF’s Kansas City Field Division, ATF’s National Response Team, along with the Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit and the Kansas City Fire Department’s Fire Investigation’s Unit.

The joint investigation revealed that the fire was intentionally set on the third floor of the building moments before the fire was reported to authorities.

ATF agents and detectives from the Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for setting the fire. Anyone with information is asked to the call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ATFTips@atf.gov">ATFTips@atf.gov</a>, or contact ATF through its website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips">www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips</a>. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to ATF by texting ATFKC to 63975 and following the prompts.

This fire was investigated by ATF’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atf.gov/explosives/national-response-team">National Response Team (NRT)</a>. ATF developed the NRT to bring its expertise to federal, state and local investigators in meeting the challenges faced at the scenes of significant fire incidents. The NRT consists of four teams organized geographically to cover the United States. The teams are each composed of veteran special agents who have extensive post blast and fire origin and cause expertise; forensic chemists; explosives enforcement officers; fire protection engineers; accelerant detection canines and electrical engineers. The team works alongside state and local officers in reconstructing the scene, identifying the seat of the blast or origin of the fire, conducting interviews, and sifting through debris to obtain evidence related to the bombing/arson. The team was last deployed to Kansas City to investigate a 2015 fire that killed two Kansas City firemen. That fire was also intentionally set and the arsonist was convicted in the 16th Circuit of Missouri.

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 <figcaption>Crews fighting the apartment fire photo <a href="https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/2-taken-to-hospital-following-large-fire-at-waldo-heights-apartments/article_cc28349a-497e-11eb-b9f3-336bf837a01b.html?block_id=991162">courtesy KCTV</a></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, Wednesday released the cause of the fire that destroyed a part of the Waldo Heights Apartment Complex, according to a media release from the ATF.The fire, which was reported to the Kansas City Fire Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. on December 28, caused an estimated $2.5 million in damages and displaced dozens of residents. Several residents were injured as they jumped from the third floor of the building to avoid the flames. The fire was investigated by Special Agent/Certified Fire Investigators from ATF’s Kansas City Field Division, ATF’s National Response Team, along with the Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit and the Kansas City Fire Department’s Fire Investigation’s Unit.The joint investigation revealed that the fire was intentionally set on the third floor of the building moments before the fire was reported to authorities.ATF agents and detectives from the Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for setting the fire. Anyone with information is asked to the call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ATFTips@atf.gov">ATFTips@atf.gov</a>, or contact ATF through its website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips">www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips</a>. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to ATF by texting ATFKC to 63975 and following the prompts.This fire was investigated by ATF’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atf.gov/explosives/national-response-team">National Response Team (NRT)</a>. ATF developed the NRT to bring its expertise to federal, state and local investigators in meeting the challenges faced at the scenes of significant fire incidents. The NRT consists of four teams organized geographically to cover the United States. The teams are each composed of veteran special agents who have extensive post blast and fire origin and cause expertise; forensic chemists; explosives enforcement officers; fire protection engineers; accelerant detection canines and electrical engineers. The team works alongside state and local officers in reconstructing the scene, identifying the seat of the blast or origin of the fire, conducting interviews, and sifting through debris to obtain evidence related to the bombing/arson. The team was last deployed to Kansas City to investigate a 2015 fire that killed two Kansas City firemen. That fire was also intentionally set and the arsonist was convicted in the 16th Circuit of Missouri.

ATF: $2.5M fire at KC apartment complex was intentionally set

SALINE COUNTY— The three month search for a man wanted for murder in Salina ended Wednesday.

Just after 5p.m., police arrested 36-year-old Nelson Hull after a 2 1/2 hour standoff with Salina SWAT at a residence in the 500 Block of East Stimmel, according to a social media report from Salina police.

This incident did involve chemical agents being introduced into the home, according to police.&nbsp;

Hull was identified on Feb. 27 as a suspect in the murder of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman. She was found dead in a car in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street on Feb. 23. She had been shot.

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Salina continue their search for a suspect identified as as 36-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.

He is wanted for the February 23 shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman.&nbsp; The Saline County District Court issued an arrest warrant for Hull for murder in the first degree.

Hull is described as a black male, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is "Mi Familia."

On Monday, police reported the arrest of Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, in connection with the case.&nbsp;Brown is being held on requested charges of Aiding and abetting first degree murder, Criminal solicitation and Interference with law enforcement.

Just after 11:30a.m. on February 23, police responded to the 700 block of North Fourth Street in Salina for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming, according to a media release.

Upon arrival, Salina Police Officers located a woman identified as Hoffman inside a vehicle at 731 N. 4th Street. She had a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased by Salina Fire Department EMS personnel.

Police say Hull should be considered armed and dangerous. They encourage anyone with information on Hull's current location to contact 911 immediately.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY— The three month search for a man wanted for murder in Salina ended Wednesday.Just after 5p.m., police arrested 36-year-old Nelson Hull after a 2 1/2 hour standoff with Salina SWAT at a residence in the 500 Block of East Stimmel, according to a social media report from Salina police.This incident did involve chemical agents being introduced into the home, according to police.&nbsp;Hull was identified on Feb. 27 as a suspect in the murder of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman. She was found dead in a car in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street on Feb. 23. She had been shot.-----------SALINA—Law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Salina continue their search for a suspect identified as as 36-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.He is wanted for the February 23 shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman.&nbsp; The Saline County District Court issued an arrest warrant for Hull for murder in the first degree.Hull is described as a black male, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is "Mi Familia."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614348886825.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday in Salina. photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday in Salina. photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>On Monday, police reported the arrest of Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, in connection with the case.&nbsp;Brown is being held on requested charges of Aiding and abetting first degree murder, Criminal solicitation and Interference with law enforcement.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614629894498.png" alt="Clarence Brown -photo Saline County" />
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 </figure>Just after 11:30a.m. on February 23, police responded to the 700 block of North Fourth Street in Salina for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming, according to a media release.Upon arrival, Salina Police Officers located a woman identified as Hoffman inside a vehicle at 731 N. 4th Street. She had a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased by Salina Fire Department EMS personnel.Police say Hull should be considered armed and dangerous. They encourage anyone with information on Hull's current location to contact 911 immediately.

Search for suspect in Kan. woman's murder ends after standoff

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of&nbsp; vehicles being burglarized in the city on Great Bend.

In addition, just before 11a.m. Monday, officers took a report of a stolen 2012 Dodge Journey from the 2500 block of 16th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.

 Utilizing doorbell surveillance cameras in the area of one of the vehicle burglaries, officers were able to determine a suspect vehicle matched the description of the stolen vehicle.

Officers then received information that the stolen vehicle was located at the Great Bend Public Library. Officers contacted 22-year-old Hunter Ward&nbsp; in the area. 

During the investigation, Officers located some of the property reported stolen from vehicles on the suspect. 

In addition, Ward&nbsp; had the key to the stolen vehicle in his possession and was also in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 

Officers arrested him on requested charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, Poss. of stolen property, Poss. of methamphetamine, Poss. of marijuana, Poss. of drug paraphernalia, No drug tax stamp.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of&nbsp; vehicles being burglarized in the city on Great Bend.In addition, just before 11a.m. Monday, officers took a report of a stolen 2012 Dodge Journey from the 2500 block of 16th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release. Utilizing doorbell surveillance cameras in the area of one of the vehicle burglaries, officers were able to determine a suspect vehicle matched the description of the stolen vehicle.Officers then received information that the stolen vehicle was located at the Great Bend Public Library. Officers contacted 22-year-old Hunter Ward&nbsp; in the area. During the investigation, Officers located some of the property reported stolen from vehicles on the suspect. In addition, Ward&nbsp; had the key to the stolen vehicle in his possession and was also in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested him on requested charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, Poss. of stolen property, Poss. of methamphetamine, Poss. of marijuana, Poss. of drug paraphernalia, No drug tax stamp.

Doorbell camera helps police ID Kan. burglary suspect

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and another man critically injured. 

Police say the shooting happened Tuesday afternoon in a residential area a couple of blocks north of Silver City Park. Police were called to the area by a person who reported hearing gunshots, and arriving officers found two men outside a home suffering from gunshot wounds. 

Police say one man died at the scene. The other man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, but was later listed in stable condition. Police had not released the names of the men or reported any arrests in the shooting by Wednesday morning.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and another man critically injured. Police say the shooting happened Tuesday afternoon in a residential area a couple of blocks north of Silver City Park. Police were called to the area by a person who reported hearing gunshots, and arriving officers found two men outside a home suffering from gunshot wounds. Police say one man died at the scene. The other man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, but was later listed in stable condition. Police had not released the names of the men or reported any arrests in the shooting by Wednesday morning.

KCK police: 1 killed, 1 injured in double shooting

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan woman for an alleged violent assault.

Just after 11a.m. Tuesday, offices filed a report for aggravated battery and criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Officers listed a 35-year-old man and 39-year-old woman as the victims when it was reported a 31-year-old suspect identified as&nbsp;Makia Harris of Manhattan hit the 39-year-old with a bat causing minor injuries to her hand and head. 

Harris also smashed the 35-year-old's car's windshield and rear window with a bat. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,300.00. 

Police arrested Harris on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, four separate counts of possession, and two separate counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the activity report.

Harris was issued a total bond of $22,000.00 and is no longer confined a the time of this report.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan woman for an alleged violent assault.Just after 11a.m. Tuesday, offices filed a report for aggravated battery and criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Officers listed a 35-year-old man and 39-year-old woman as the victims when it was reported a 31-year-old suspect identified as&nbsp;Makia Harris of Manhattan hit the 39-year-old with a bat causing minor injuries to her hand and head. Harris also smashed the 35-year-old's car's windshield and rear window with a bat. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,300.00. Police arrested Harris on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, four separate counts of possession, and two separate counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the activity report.Harris was issued a total bond of $22,000.00 and is no longer confined a the time of this report.&nbsp;

RCPD: Woman used baseball bat during violent assault

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating and arrested four suspects.

Just after 11:30p.m. Monday, a police officer in the area of 21st and Hood in Wichita and heard gunshots nearby, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens

The officer drove toward the sound of the gunshots and saw a white Ford Edge SUV traveling at a high rate of speed from the area of West 1600 West 21st North.

Police stopped the vehicle and arrested&nbsp; 22-year-old Luis Martinez, 18-year-old Nicholas Olmos, 20-year-old Jaylon Pete and a 16-year-old boy.

Witnesses in the area told police they saw the SUV in the vicinity near the time of the shooting. Police also recovered a handgun from inside the vehicle.

Investigators learned that the four suspects at the apartment complex for the purpose of conducting an illegal drug transaction, according to Stephens. During the transaction, there was a physical altercation and one of the suspects fired a gun at the identified as Jose Covarrubias.&nbsp; Police have not released information of which suspect is the shooter.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating and arrested four suspects.Just after 11:30p.m. Monday, a police officer in the area of 21st and Hood in Wichita and heard gunshots nearby, according to Police Captain Jason StephensThe officer drove toward the sound of the gunshots and saw a white Ford Edge SUV traveling at a high rate of speed from the area of West 1600 West 21st North.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621964500907.png" alt="Martinez photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>Police stopped the vehicle and arrested&nbsp; 22-year-old Luis Martinez, 18-year-old Nicholas Olmos, 20-year-old Jaylon Pete and a 16-year-old boy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621964558526.png" alt="Pete photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>Witnesses in the area told police they saw the SUV in the vicinity near the time of the shooting. Police also recovered a handgun from inside the vehicle.Investigators learned that the four suspects at the apartment complex for the purpose of conducting an illegal drug transaction, according to Stephens. During the transaction, there was a physical altercation and one of the suspects fired a gun at the identified as Jose Covarrubias.&nbsp; Police have not released information of which suspect is the shooter.

16-year-old among 4 jailed for another Kan. drug deal killing

NORTON – A Norton man has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes and rape, according to Attorney General Derek Schmidt.&nbsp;

Mark Scheetz, 32, was sentenced Tuesday in Norton County District Court to two Jessica’s Law counts of aggravated criminal sodomy with a child younger than 14 years of age, as well as two counts of rape. District Judge Preston Pratt sentenced Scheetz to life in prison. 

Scheetz will be not eligible for parole for a minimum of 50 years. He was also sentenced to 32 months for sexual exploitation of a child and six months for intimidating a witness.&nbsp; Scheetz worked as a school resource officer in a Kansas City, Kansas school at the time of his arrest.&nbsp; He had also previously worked for the sheriff's department in Sheridan County.

Scheetz was convicted by a jury in April on all counts. The crimes took place between 2012 and 2015 in Norton County.

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a school resource officer in Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with child sex crimes.

Mark Scheetz, of Lansing, faces two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office filed the charges last week in Norton County District Court. His bond is set at $500,000.

Charging documents say Scheetz had sex with a child under the age of 14 several years ago while he was living in the county.

The Kansas City, Kansas, district has its own police department. The school district said last week that it placed Scheetz on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.

Before coming there, Scheetz worked for the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office from 2016 to 2018.

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 </figure>NORTON – A Norton man has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes and rape, according to Attorney General Derek Schmidt.&nbsp;Mark Scheetz, 32, was sentenced Tuesday in Norton County District Court to two Jessica’s Law counts of aggravated criminal sodomy with a child younger than 14 years of age, as well as two counts of rape. District Judge Preston Pratt sentenced Scheetz to life in prison. Scheetz will be not eligible for parole for a minimum of 50 years. He was also sentenced to 32 months for sexual exploitation of a child and six months for intimidating a witness.&nbsp; Scheetz worked as a school resource officer in a Kansas City, Kansas school at the time of his arrest.&nbsp; He had also previously worked for the sheriff's department in Sheridan County.Scheetz was convicted by a jury in April on all counts. The crimes took place between 2012 and 2015 in Norton County.----------BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a school resource officer in Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with child sex crimes.Mark Scheetz, of Lansing, faces two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office filed the charges last week in Norton County District Court. His bond is set at $500,000.Charging documents say Scheetz had sex with a child under the age of 14 several years ago while he was living in the county.The Kansas City, Kansas, district has its own police department. The school district said last week that it placed Scheetz on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.Before coming there, Scheetz worked for the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office from 2016 to 2018.

Former Kan. school resource officer sentenced for child sex crimes

NORTON – A Kansas man has been sentenced to more than 43 years in prison for convictions of second-degree murder and kidnapping of his wife, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Damien Shields, 44,&nbsp; Norton was sentenced Tuesday in Norton County District Court by District Judge Preston Pratt to 460 months for second-degree murder and 60 months for kidnapping to be served consecutively in the Kansas Department of Corrections. Shields had pleaded guilty to the charges in February.

The crimes took place in April 2019 at a residence in Norton County. The case was investigated by the Norton Police Department, Norton County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence Police Department, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

NORTON COUNTY —A 42-year-old Norton man was arrested for first-degree murder Monday (April 8, 2019) in connection with the death of his wife over the weekend, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

The agency says Damien Shields was taken into custody after he was released from the Cape Girardeau hospital where he was taken after officers found him in a hotel room, suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He has been booked into the Cape Girardeau jail.

Shields is accused of killing his 38-year-old wife, Lori Shields, whose body was discovered Sunday in a home at 16353 U.S. Highway 36, in rural Norton. The victim had been a secretary at Eisenhower Elementary School, in Norton. The district canceled classes on Monday to allow students, faculty, and staff to mourn her death. The district also released the following statement.

After Norton Co. Sheriff's deputies discovered her body, they asked the KBI for its assistance with the investigation. Together, they were able to identify a suspect, the KBI said.

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 </figure>NORTON – A Kansas man has been sentenced to more than 43 years in prison for convictions of second-degree murder and kidnapping of his wife, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.Damien Shields, 44,&nbsp; Norton was sentenced Tuesday in Norton County District Court by District Judge Preston Pratt to 460 months for second-degree murder and 60 months for kidnapping to be served consecutively in the Kansas Department of Corrections. Shields had pleaded guilty to the charges in February.The crimes took place in April 2019 at a residence in Norton County. The case was investigated by the Norton Police Department, Norton County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence Police Department, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.--------NORTON COUNTY —A 42-year-old Norton man was arrested for first-degree murder Monday (April 8, 2019) in connection with the death of his wife over the weekend, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.The agency says Damien Shields was taken into custody after he was released from the Cape Girardeau hospital where he was taken after officers found him in a hotel room, suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He has been booked into the Cape Girardeau jail.Shields is accused of killing his 38-year-old wife, Lori Shields, whose body was discovered Sunday in a home at 16353 U.S. Highway 36, in rural Norton. The victim had been a secretary at Eisenhower Elementary School, in Norton. The district canceled classes on Monday to allow students, faculty, and staff to mourn her death. The district also released the following statement.After Norton Co. Sheriff's deputies discovered her body, they asked the KBI for its assistance with the investigation. Together, they were able to identify a suspect, the KBI said.

NW Kan. man sentenced for murder, kidnapping of his wife

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

Just after 10:30p.m. May 22, deputies stopped aa northbound Dodge Caliber for a traffic infraction near 134th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The passenger, Ciara Lynne Henry, 36, of Kansas City, Missouri was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, criminal use of a weapon and transporting an open container.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.Just after 10:30p.m. May 22, deputies stopped aa northbound Dodge Caliber for a traffic infraction near 134th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The passenger, Ciara Lynne Henry, 36, of Kansas City, Missouri was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, criminal use of a weapon and transporting an open container.

Sheriff: Felon caught with gun, transporting open container

ROCKWELL, Iowa - Authorities have arrested a Kansas man for allegedly stealing a BMW in northern Iowa, and then dropping off a pickup from a Saline County residence at the scene.A

A rural Saline County man reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 7:27 a.m. Saturday, someone stole his $20,000 Chevrolet Silverado from his residence in the 1600 block of E. Stimmel Road, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

On Saturday afternoon, the sheriff's office received a call from the Rockwell (Iowa) Police Department that the Silverado had been located at the scene of the theft of a BMW. Shortly after the BMW was stolen, Rockwell police apprehended Jason Buster, 36, of Salina, and recovered the BMW.

The rural Saline County owner of the pickup knows Buster who also left a motorcycle when the pickup was taken, according to Soldan.

Saline County officials&nbsp; will not be able to extradite Buster until Rockville has completed its court case against Buster.

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 </figure>ROCKWELL, Iowa - Authorities have arrested a Kansas man for allegedly stealing a BMW in northern Iowa, and then dropping off a pickup from a Saline County residence at the scene.AA rural Saline County man reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 7:27 a.m. Saturday, someone stole his $20,000 Chevrolet Silverado from his residence in the 1600 block of E. Stimmel Road, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.On Saturday afternoon, the sheriff's office received a call from the Rockwell (Iowa) Police Department that the Silverado had been located at the scene of the theft of a BMW. Shortly after the BMW was stolen, Rockwell police apprehended Jason Buster, 36, of Salina, and recovered the BMW.The rural Saline County owner of the pickup knows Buster who also left a motorcycle when the pickup was taken, according to Soldan.Saline County officials&nbsp; will not be able to extradite Buster until Rockville has completed its court case against Buster.

Kan. man who allegedly stole pickup, BMW is captured in Iowa

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Police in Overland Park are investigating the shooting death of a man early Monday morning in the parking lot of a condominium building just across the street from City Hall. 

Police say officers were called to the area around 5:20 a.m. for reports of gunshots. Arriving officers found a man on the ground who had been shot and was already dead. 

Witnesses tell police that they saw two to three people run to vehicles in the parking lot following the shooting and flee the area. Police have not released the name of the man killed and have not announced any arrests.

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 </figure>OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Police in Overland Park are investigating the shooting death of a man early Monday morning in the parking lot of a condominium building just across the street from City Hall. Police say officers were called to the area around 5:20 a.m. for reports of gunshots. Arriving officers found a man on the ground who had been shot and was already dead. Witnesses tell police that they saw two to three people run to vehicles in the parking lot following the shooting and flee the area. Police have not released the name of the man killed and have not announced any arrests.

Police investigate fatal shooting near Overland Park City Hall

RILEY COUNTY —Authorities in Manhattan&nbsp;made an arrest Monday afternoon for a large amount of graffiti in and around CiCo Park after officers followed a trail of paintings and empty spray cans, according to a social media report from the Riley County Police Department.

"Our local parks are beautiful and colorful already. Please don't paint them."&nbsp; &nbsp;

Police are expected to release additional details Tuesday.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Authorities in Manhattan&nbsp;made an arrest Monday afternoon for a large amount of graffiti in and around CiCo Park after officers followed a trail of paintings and empty spray cans, according to a social media report from the Riley County Police Department.<figure>
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 </figure>"Our local parks are beautiful and colorful already. Please don't paint them."&nbsp; &nbsp;Police are expected to release additional details Tuesday.

RCPD: Suspect arrested for graffiti at CiCo Park

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.

Guard troops, their mission ending Sunday, were leaving Monday, a person familiar with the plan told The Associated Press. The person was not authorized to discuss the plan by name and requested anonymity.

The Pentagon announced earlier in the week that an extension of the Guard presence — 2,149 troops — had not been requested.

The planned departure came as Democrats and Republicans sparred over how to fund fortifications of the Capitol and whether to form an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the attack that sought to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

Some Republican lawmakers have begun downplaying the event despite the handful of deaths, injuries to scores of police officers, hundreds of arrests, damages to the building and shouted threats against lawmakers from many of those who stormed the building. Much of the violence was caught on camera.

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who oversaw a security review in the wake of the rioting, told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the Capitol itself will be secured by Capitol Police but that the complex will remain closed to the general public because of the strain on the police force.

“God bless the National Guard,” Honore said. “They’ve done significant work.”

The House on Thursday approved — by a single vote largely along party lines — a $1.9 billion measure to fortify the Capitol. The next day the House approved with 35 Republican votes the formation of an investigative commission. Both measures face an uncertain future in the evenly divided Senate.

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he opposes the commission proposal, which would need significant Republican support to advance under Senate rules. Republican opponents say the commission would become a political tool as midterms elections approach, though the proposal requires its work to be concluded by the end of this year.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611848633213.png" alt="Members of the Kansas National Guard in DC earlier this year" />
 <figcaption>Members of the Kansas National Guard in DC earlier this year</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to help quell the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police.Guard troops, their mission ending Sunday, were leaving Monday, a person familiar with the plan told The Associated Press. The person was not authorized to discuss the plan by name and requested anonymity.The Pentagon announced earlier in the week that an extension of the Guard presence — 2,149 troops — had not been requested.The planned departure came as Democrats and Republicans sparred over how to fund fortifications of the Capitol and whether to form an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the attack that sought to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden.Some Republican lawmakers have begun downplaying the event despite the handful of deaths, injuries to scores of police officers, hundreds of arrests, damages to the building and shouted threats against lawmakers from many of those who stormed the building. Much of the violence was caught on camera.Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who oversaw a security review in the wake of the rioting, told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the Capitol itself will be secured by Capitol Police but that the complex will remain closed to the general public because of the strain on the police force.“God bless the National Guard,” Honore said. “They’ve done significant work.”The House on Thursday approved — by a single vote largely along party lines — a $1.9 billion measure to fortify the Capitol. The next day the House approved with 35 Republican votes the formation of an investigative commission. Both measures face an uncertain future in the evenly divided Senate.Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he opposes the commission proposal, which would need significant Republican support to advance under Senate rules. Republican opponents say the commission would become a political tool as midterms elections approach, though the proposal requires its work to be concluded by the end of this year.

National Guard mission to provide security ending at Capitol

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Kansas City police have identified a woman who shot and killed over the weekend in the northeastern end of the city in the North Blue Ridge neighborhood.

Officers were called around 3:45 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of East Winner Road and Wallace Avenue and found 18-year-old Kailey Love with gunshot wounds, police said in a news release. First responders tried to save Love’s life, but she died at the scene, investigators said.

Police said a suspect was arrested at the scene.

The shooting was the 60th homicide of the year in Kansas City. At the same time last year, there had been 70 homicides.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Kansas City police have identified a woman who shot and killed over the weekend in the northeastern end of the city in the North Blue Ridge neighborhood.Officers were called around 3:45 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of East Winner Road and Wallace Avenue and found 18-year-old Kailey Love with gunshot wounds, police said in a news release. First responders tried to save Love’s life, but she died at the scene, investigators said.Police said a suspect was arrested at the scene.The shooting was the 60th homicide of the year in Kansas City. At the same time last year, there had been 70 homicides.

Police ID 18-year-old woman shot, killed in Kansas City 

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating a Manhattan man for child sex allegations.

Zachariah Bayless, 31, Manhattan, turned himself into the Pottawatomie County Jail in Westmoreland, according to a social media report from the sheriff's department.

&nbsp;Bayless was arrested on requested charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Child under the age of 18.&nbsp; His crimes are suspected to have occurred between December 2020 and May 2021.

His bond was set at $25,000. He posted bond and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records..

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating a Manhattan man for child sex allegations.Zachariah Bayless, 31, Manhattan, turned himself into the Pottawatomie County Jail in Westmoreland, according to a social media report from the sheriff's department.&nbsp;Bayless was arrested on requested charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Child under the age of 18.&nbsp; His crimes are suspected to have occurred between December 2020 and May 2021.His bond was set at $25,000. He posted bond and is no longer in custody, according to online jail records..

Manhattan man accused of sex crimes turns himself in

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sex offender on new child sex allegations after an arrest.

Earlier this month, police in Arkansas City received a report of a possible sexual assault involving 43-year-old Loarn Earl Fitzgerald and two Ark City girls, aged 11 and 13 years old, according to a media release May 21.

Police began investigating and made contact with both of the alleged victims, as well as witnesses. Several sexual assaults, taking place within the last 10 months, were reported to officers. Through the course of the investigation, probable cause was determined to arrest Fitzgerald.

On May 13, police located and Fitzgerald without incident.

He remains in custody on requested charges of aggravated criminal sodomy and for the rape of a child, according to the release. He is in the Cowley County Jail on a $500,000 bond.&nbsp;

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 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sex offender on new child sex allegations after an arrest.Earlier this month, police in Arkansas City received a report of a possible sexual assault involving 43-year-old Loarn Earl Fitzgerald and two Ark City girls, aged 11 and 13 years old, according to a media release May 21.Police began investigating and made contact with both of the alleged victims, as well as witnesses. Several sexual assaults, taking place within the last 10 months, were reported to officers. Through the course of the investigation, probable cause was determined to arrest Fitzgerald.On May 13, police located and Fitzgerald without incident.He remains in custody on requested charges of aggravated criminal sodomy and for the rape of a child, according to the release. He is in the Cowley County Jail on a $500,000 bond.&nbsp;

Kan. sex offender accused of crimes involving young girls

CONROE, Texas (AP) — A 75-year-old Kansas man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly four decade old homicide in southeast Texas.

Thomas Elvin Darnell of&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, was taken to the Montgomery County jail Thursday after being arrested Monday in Kansas on a murder warrant for the 1983 death of Laura Purchase, according to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer.

Darnell is being held without bond and jail records do not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

Spencer said DNA evidence connected Darnell to the sexual assault and slaying of Purchase, whose burning body was found March 17, 1983 by a Montgomery County deputy.

Purchase’s slaying was one of about 600 confessed to and later recanted by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a09070d9732f51ef0da9e3eddef314d7">Henry Lee Lucas,</a>&nbsp;a drifter who was convicted of killing Purchase in 1986, but was cleared by DNA in 2008, seven years after he died in a Texas prison where he was serving a life term for other slayings.

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 <figcaption>Darnell photo Montgomery County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>CONROE, Texas (AP) — A 75-year-old Kansas man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly four decade old homicide in southeast Texas.Thomas Elvin Darnell of&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, was taken to the Montgomery County jail Thursday after being arrested Monday in Kansas on a murder warrant for the 1983 death of Laura Purchase, according to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer.Darnell is being held without bond and jail records do not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.Spencer said DNA evidence connected Darnell to the sexual assault and slaying of Purchase, whose burning body was found March 17, 1983 by a Montgomery County deputy.Purchase’s slaying was one of about 600 confessed to and later recanted by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a09070d9732f51ef0da9e3eddef314d7">Henry Lee Lucas,</a>&nbsp;a drifter who was convicted of killing Purchase in 1986, but was cleared by DNA in 2008, seven years after he died in a Texas prison where he was serving a life term for other slayings.

Kan. man jailed for sex assault murder of woman in Texas

KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy in which he sold more than 14 kilograms of methamphetamine and 30 firearms to an undercover federal agent, according to the United State's Attorney.

Jose Alvarado, 28, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from Aug. 15 to Dec. 4, 2019, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

By pleading guilty today, Alvarado admitted that he met with an undercover federal agent on six separate occasions and sold the undercover agent a total of approximately 471 grams of methamphetamine and 30 firearms. The undercover agent offered to purchase a Springfield Armory 9mm handgun on Oct. 23, 2019, but Alvarado declined to sell the firearm. Alvarado explained that it was his personal firearm he used to defend himself and his residence.

Alvarado agreed to sell a larger quantity of methamphetamine to the undercover agent. On Dec. 4, 2019, Alvarado and the undercover agent met at Alvarado’s residence. Co-defendant Victor Gomez-Rendon, 30, a citizen of Mexico residing in Kansas City, Mo., arrived at the residence and delivered 14 kilograms of methamphetamine. Alvarado and Gomez-Rendon were arrested. The Springfield Armory 9mm handgun was found in Alvarado’s bedroom.

Gomez-Rendon has pleaded guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy and awaits sentencing.

Under federal statutes, Alvarado is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy in which he sold more than 14 kilograms of methamphetamine and 30 firearms to an undercover federal agent, according to the United State's Attorney.Jose Alvarado, 28, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from Aug. 15 to Dec. 4, 2019, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.By pleading guilty today, Alvarado admitted that he met with an undercover federal agent on six separate occasions and sold the undercover agent a total of approximately 471 grams of methamphetamine and 30 firearms. The undercover agent offered to purchase a Springfield Armory 9mm handgun on Oct. 23, 2019, but Alvarado declined to sell the firearm. Alvarado explained that it was his personal firearm he used to defend himself and his residence.Alvarado agreed to sell a larger quantity of methamphetamine to the undercover agent. On Dec. 4, 2019, Alvarado and the undercover agent met at Alvarado’s residence. Co-defendant Victor Gomez-Rendon, 30, a citizen of Mexico residing in Kansas City, Mo., arrived at the residence and delivered 14 kilograms of methamphetamine. Alvarado and Gomez-Rendon were arrested. The Springfield Armory 9mm handgun was found in Alvarado’s bedroom.Gomez-Rendon has pleaded guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy and awaits sentencing.Under federal statutes, Alvarado is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

Man from Mexico sold 30 firearms, meth to KC undercover agent

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman accused in the death of her sister made her first court appearance in the case Wednesday.

Joy Wilson, 34 of Wichita, has been charged with 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 5:30 a.m. May 15, police responded to an assist call at St. Joseph Hospital, 3600 E. Harry in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers contacted 34-year-old Joy Wilson and received information that her 40-year-old sister Shawna Webb was shot and needed help.&nbsp; Officers also saw a handgun inside Wilson’s vehicle.

Officers located a crime scene at a home in the 2400 block of Green in Wichita and found Webb inside, shot, and unresponsive.&nbsp; She was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Officers arrested Wilson.&nbsp;

She remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 3, according to the district attorney.&nbsp; Authorities have not reported what prompted the shooting.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman accused in the death of her sister made her first court appearance in the case Wednesday.Joy Wilson, 34 of Wichita, has been charged with 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 5:30 a.m. May 15, police responded to an assist call at St. Joseph Hospital, 3600 E. Harry in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers contacted 34-year-old Joy Wilson and received information that her 40-year-old sister Shawna Webb was shot and needed help.&nbsp; Officers also saw a handgun inside Wilson’s vehicle.Officers located a crime scene at a home in the 2400 block of Green in Wichita and found Webb inside, shot, and unresponsive.&nbsp; She was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Officers arrested Wilson.&nbsp;She remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 3, according to the district attorney.&nbsp; Authorities have not reported what prompted the shooting.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kansas woman charged with murder of her sister

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

On May 20, a sheriff's deputy stopped a Honda passenger car for a traffic infraction on 198th Road west of U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 A Police narcotics K-9 alerted on the vehicle, and deputies located contraband inside the vehicle. 

Deputies arrested the driver 41-year-old Rhonda Renee Nicanor-Salvado and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, driving while suspended and no insurance. 

They also arrested her passenger, Kendra Denise Parrish, 33, of Lawrence and and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Kansas women on drug charges after a traffic stop.On May 20, a sheriff's deputy stopped a Honda passenger car for a traffic infraction on 198th Road west of U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. A Police narcotics K-9 alerted on the vehicle, and deputies located contraband inside the vehicle. Deputies arrested the driver 41-year-old Rhonda Renee Nicanor-Salvado and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charge of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, driving while suspended and no insurance. They also arrested her passenger, Kendra Denise Parrish, 33, of Lawrence and and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on a requested charges of possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement.

Sheriff: Deputies found heroin during Kansas traffic stop

WASHINGTON COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide after a Nebraska man was hit by a car and died from his injuries Thursday in Washington County, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

&nbsp;Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, the Washington County sheriff's dispatch begin receiving 911 about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Hollenberg.

 Deputies arrested a Washington County man for murder.

“When deputies arrived at the scene, they observed a male subject, later identified as James Hicok, 32, of Steele City, Neb., lying on the side of the street.&nbsp; He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The KBI said special agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. The KBI gave the following account of what happened.

Preliminary information indicates that Hicok and another man&nbsp; were at a residence when a 2002 black Chevrolet Cavalier drove by the home several times. Hicok and the man&nbsp; began arguing with the driver of the Cavalier, identified as 25-year-old Aaron Milldyke of Hollenberg. 

It is believed that during the altercation, Milldyke drove past the residence, turned the vehicle around and intentionally struck Hicok with his car. Milldyke drove from the scene to a nearby residence where he called police and reported the incident.

The KBI said sheriff's deputies went to Milldyke’s home where they arrested on a requested charge of second-degree murder.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621889752299.png" alt="Milldyke-photo Washington County" />
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 </figure>WASHINGTON COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide after a Nebraska man was hit by a car and died from his injuries Thursday in Washington County, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.&nbsp;Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, the Washington County sheriff's dispatch begin receiving 911 about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Hollenberg. Deputies arrested a Washington County man for murder.“When deputies arrived at the scene, they observed a male subject, later identified as James Hicok, 32, of Steele City, Neb., lying on the side of the street.&nbsp; He was pronounced dead at the scene.The KBI said special agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. The KBI gave the following account of what happened.Preliminary information indicates that Hicok and another man&nbsp; were at a residence when a 2002 black Chevrolet Cavalier drove by the home several times. Hicok and the man&nbsp; began arguing with the driver of the Cavalier, identified as 25-year-old Aaron Milldyke of Hollenberg. It is believed that during the altercation, Milldyke drove past the residence, turned the vehicle around and intentionally struck Hicok with his car. Milldyke drove from the scene to a nearby residence where he called police and reported the incident.The KBI said sheriff's deputies went to Milldyke’s home where they arrested on a requested charge of second-degree murder.