LYONS COUNTY— A man with a lengthy criminal history is currently being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility for a case out of Rice County.

Authorities in Rice County arrested 38-year-old Alan Moffett Thursday night. He is held on requested charges of attempted second degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, burglary, criminal tresspass and criminal damage to property.

He was booked into the facility&nbsp; in Hutchinson around 2:00 a.m. Friday with a bond of $500,000.

Check the Post for additional details from the Lyons Police Department and the Sheriffs department as it becomes available.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621042866761.png" alt="Moffett has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat and driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. photo Lyons County" />
 <figcaption>Moffett has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat and driving while suspended, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. photo Lyons County</figcaption>
 </figure>LYONS COUNTY— A man with a lengthy criminal history is currently being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility for a case out of Rice County.Authorities in Rice County arrested 38-year-old Alan Moffett Thursday night. He is held on requested charges of attempted second degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, burglary, criminal tresspass and criminal damage to property.He was booked into the facility&nbsp; in Hutchinson around 2:00 a.m. Friday with a bond of $500,000.Check the Post for additional details from the Lyons Police Department and the Sheriffs department as it becomes available.

Kansas felon arrested for alleged attempted murder, burglary

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an Illinois man in connection with an August 2020 domestic violence incident in Manhattan.

On Thursday the Will County, Illinois Sheriff's department in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals in Joliet, IL., arrested 24-year-old Isain Misael Lopez, 24, of Joliet, IL., on a Riley County District Court warrant, according to a media release from the RCPD.

The Riley County District Court warrant for Lopez’s arrest stemmed from the investigation of an August 2020 domestic incident at a local hotel. He was arrested on requested charges that include aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery.

Lopez was extradited Thursday night to the Riley County Jail; he is&nbsp;currently confined on a $250,000 bond.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges&nbsp; after a Thursday arrest.

Isain Misael Lopez, 24, Joliet, Illinois, is being held on a $250,000 bond on requested charges that include&nbsp;Aggravated kidnapping, Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude&nbsp; manner; family member/dating relationship
Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.

Police are expected to release additional details in the case Friday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621014727309.png" alt="Lopez was being held in Will County, Illinois" />
 <figcaption>Lopez was being held in Will County, Illinois</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an Illinois man in connection with an August 2020 domestic violence incident in Manhattan.On Thursday the Will County, Illinois Sheriff's department in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals in Joliet, IL., arrested 24-year-old Isain Misael Lopez, 24, of Joliet, IL., on a Riley County District Court warrant, according to a media release from the RCPD.The Riley County District Court warrant for Lopez’s arrest stemmed from the investigation of an August 2020 domestic incident at a local hotel. He was arrested on requested charges that include aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery.Lopez was extradited Thursday night to the Riley County Jail; he is&nbsp;currently confined on a $250,000 bond.-------RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges&nbsp; after a Thursday arrest.Isain Misael Lopez, 24, Joliet, Illinois, is being held on a $250,000 bond on requested charges that include&nbsp;Aggravated kidnapping, Aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude&nbsp; manner; family member/dating relationship
Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.Police are expected to release additional details in the case Friday.

UPDATE: U.S. Marshals help arrest man wanted in Manhattan

BY JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

A 21-year-old Hays man was sentenced to five and a half years in prison Wednesday in Ellis County District Court for a pair of child sex crimes.

Christopher Lynn Cox, 21, was sentenced to 66 months in prison for criminal sodomy and sexual battery.

Cox was also originally charged with rape but that charge was dropped as a result of the plea agreement reached in March.

The charges stemmed from two separate incidents in February 2020. Court documents accused Cox of providing alcohol and having sex with a 14-year-old girl on Feb. 17. He contacted the victim with the phone app Snapchat, according to the county attorney.

Cox was also charged with inappropriately touching a 16-year-old without her consent on Feb. 1.

Cox was initially expected to be sentenced to 59 months in prison but Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson said Cox’s criminal history was different than expected so that changed the prison time to 66 months.

Once he is released from prison, Cox will be required to register as a sex offender for life and will be subject to post-release supervision, formerly parole, for life.

ELLIS COUNTY —A suspect currently awaiting trial for sex-related crimes in Colorado was arrested at a Hays motel on suspicion of rape.

At 1:08 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, an officer with the Hays Police Department observed a 14-year-old girl exiting a room during a routine patrol at the Rodeway Inn, 3404 Vine, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.

After making contact with the minor, officers found she appeared intoxicated and began an investigation.&nbsp;

Christopher Lynn Cox, 20, was found in the room and, after questioning, was arrested.

Cox is being held in the Ellis County jail in lieu of a $150,000 bond on suspicion of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and unlawfully hosting a minor consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.

A no-contact order with the victim has also been put in place, according to Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees.

Cox is currently awaiting trial stemming from offenses in Prowers County, Colorado.

He pleaded not guilty to assault in the third degree and unlawful sexual contact in the case that was set for trial in April in Lamar, Colo.

"This is just good police work," Scheibler said. "The officers were up there being proactive and on patrol, they got out to speak to an individual and saw something potentially suspicious and made contact."

"That investigation allowed us to recover a 14-year-old girl and make sure she was safe and helped us put a sex offender in jail," he said.

Drees said the victim was contacted by Cox via a phone app called Snapchat and encouraged parents to monitor their children's social media accounts.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582227427685.png" alt="Cox photo Ellis County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Cox photo Ellis County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BY JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostA 21-year-old Hays man was sentenced to five and a half years in prison Wednesday in Ellis County District Court for a pair of child sex crimes.Christopher Lynn Cox, 21, was sentenced to 66 months in prison for criminal sodomy and sexual battery.Cox was also originally charged with rape but that charge was dropped as a result of the plea agreement reached in March.The charges stemmed from two separate incidents in February 2020. Court documents accused Cox of providing alcohol and having sex with a 14-year-old girl on Feb. 17. He contacted the victim with the phone app Snapchat, according to the county attorney.Cox was also charged with inappropriately touching a 16-year-old without her consent on Feb. 1.Cox was initially expected to be sentenced to 59 months in prison but Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson said Cox’s criminal history was different than expected so that changed the prison time to 66 months.Once he is released from prison, Cox will be required to register as a sex offender for life and will be subject to post-release supervision, formerly parole, for life.---------ELLIS COUNTY —A suspect currently awaiting trial for sex-related crimes in Colorado was arrested at a Hays motel on suspicion of rape.At 1:08 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, an officer with the Hays Police Department observed a 14-year-old girl exiting a room during a routine patrol at the Rodeway Inn, 3404 Vine, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.After making contact with the minor, officers found she appeared intoxicated and began an investigation.&nbsp;Christopher Lynn Cox, 20, was found in the room and, after questioning, was arrested.Cox is being held in the Ellis County jail in lieu of a $150,000 bond on suspicion of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and unlawfully hosting a minor consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage.A no-contact order with the victim has also been put in place, according to Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees.Cox is currently awaiting trial stemming from offenses in Prowers County, Colorado.He pleaded not guilty to assault in the third degree and unlawful sexual contact in the case that was set for trial in April in Lamar, Colo."This is just good police work," Scheibler said. "The officers were up there being proactive and on patrol, they got out to speak to an individual and saw something potentially suspicious and made contact.""That investigation allowed us to recover a 14-year-old girl and make sure she was safe and helped us put a sex offender in jail," he said.Drees said the victim was contacted by Cox via a phone app called Snapchat and encouraged parents to monitor their children's social media accounts.

Kan. man used Snapchat to contact 14-year-old for sex 

GRANT COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Ulysses Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office shared new information related to the fatal shooting that occurred April 28, at&nbsp; Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, according to a media release from the KBI.

On May 2, 14-year-old<a href="https://obittree.com/funeral-home/united-states/kansas/ulysses/garnand-funeral-home---ulysses/245404/1084/"> Christopher Garcia,</a> who was injured in this incident, died at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita.

Just after 4 p.m. Thursday, deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old boy from Ulysses on requested charges of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

Following his arrest, the teen was transported to the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Garden City.&nbsp;

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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620988496643.png" alt="Christopher Garcia&nbsp;was a student at Kepley Middle School in Ulysses. He died May 2 at a Wichita hospital. Photo courtesy Garnand Funeral Home" />
 <figcaption>Christopher Garcia&nbsp;was a student at Kepley Middle School in Ulysses. He died May 2 at a Wichita hospital. Photo courtesy Garnand Funeral Home</figcaption>
 </figure>GRANT COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Ulysses Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office shared new information related to the fatal shooting that occurred April 28, at&nbsp; Russ Binney Park in Ulysses, according to a media release from the KBI.On May 2, 14-year-old<a href="https://obittree.com/funeral-home/united-states/kansas/ulysses/garnand-funeral-home---ulysses/245404/1084/"> Christopher Garcia,</a> who was injured in this incident, died at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita.Just after 4 p.m. Thursday, deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old boy from Ulysses on requested charges of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.Following his arrest, the teen was transported to the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Garden City.&nbsp;-------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.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620053851062.png" alt="The incident occurred at Russ Binney Park in Ulysses -Google image" />
 <figcaption>The incident occurred at Russ Binney Park in Ulysses -Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>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.

KBI: 13-year-old arrested for fatal shooting at SW Kan. park

A plea deal was accepted and the person behind the wheel in
the drive-by shooting last August that took the life of a two-year-old St.
Joseph girl has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg accepted the plea bargain reached
between 21-year-old Te’Avion Hawkins of Platte City and the
Buchanan County Prosecutor’s office. Kellogg sentenced Hawkins to 10 years in
prison during his hearing in a Buchanan County courtroom this afternoon.

Hawkins was the driver of the vehicle last August that pulled
up along side the car in which Raelynn Craig was a passenger. Two passengers in
Hawkins’ car, 21-year-old Marcain Kimbrough-Ballard of St. Joseph and 21-year-old Caimon
Ramone Stillman of St. Joseph, opened fire.&nbsp; They fired
14 shots into the car, wounding two adults and killing Raelynn.

The prosecutor’s office says Hawkins provided the identities
of the two shooters after police tracked down his car and arrested him.

Kimbrough-Ballard was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
Stillman received a 24-year sentence.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620850690884.jpeg" alt="Te'Avion Hawkins and his attorney listen as Buchanan County Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg pronounces sentence./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Te'Avion Hawkins and his attorney listen as Buchanan County Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg pronounces sentence./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA plea deal was accepted and the person behind the wheel in
the drive-by shooting last August that took the life of a two-year-old St.
Joseph girl has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg accepted the plea bargain reached
between 21-year-old Te’Avion Hawkins of Platte City and the
Buchanan County Prosecutor’s office. Kellogg sentenced Hawkins to 10 years in
prison during his hearing in a Buchanan County courtroom this afternoon.Hawkins was the driver of the vehicle last August that pulled
up along side the car in which Raelynn Craig was a passenger. Two passengers in
Hawkins’ car, 21-year-old Marcain Kimbrough-Ballard of St. Joseph and 21-year-old Caimon
Ramone Stillman of St. Joseph, opened fire.&nbsp; They fired
14 shots into the car, wounding two adults and killing Raelynn.The prosecutor’s office says Hawkins provided the identities
of the two shooters after police tracked down his car and arrested him.Kimbrough-Ballard was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
Stillman received a 24-year sentence.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620850785947.jpeg" alt="Te'Avion Hawkins awaits his sentencing in a Buchanan County courtroom./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Te'Avion Hawkins awaits his sentencing in a Buchanan County courtroom./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>

Man sentenced in deadly drive-by shooting of 2-year-old 

LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On Tuesday, police in Emporia were alerted to a suspect identified as 54-year-old Garold Markham for using social media to solicit a child, according to a media release.

Following an investigation, police arrested Markham on Wednesday afternoon at Peter Pan Park. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child and electronic solicitation, according to police.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620855513676.png" alt="Markham has a previous conviction for driving while habitual violator, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Markham has a previous conviction for driving while habitual violator, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On Tuesday, police in Emporia were alerted to a suspect identified as 54-year-old Garold Markham for using social media to solicit a child, according to a media release.Following an investigation, police arrested Markham on Wednesday afternoon at Peter Pan Park. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child and electronic solicitation, according to police.

Police arrest Kan. child sex crime suspect in city park

PAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a December shooting&nbsp;appeared via Zoom before Pawnee County District Judge Gatterman Wednesday morning for arraignment, according to County Attorney Doug McNett.

Thomas R. Jones, III, aka Tre Jones, 22 of Larned, plead guilty to two counts of intentional aggravated battery with a firearm resulting in great bodily harm.

On Dec. 11, Pawnee County Communications received a 911 call after a man was shot at a house at&nbsp;701 Elm in&nbsp;Burdett. Deputies from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from both Burdett and Larned responded to the scene.

Before deputies arrived, dispatch was advised through another emergency call, that a second male shooting victim was identified at a house a block away from the first call.&nbsp;

Investigators believe both victims were together when they were shot outside the house at 701 Elm. The second man was able to run to a house northwest of the area to get help.

The first victim was a 51-year-old man from Burdett, who was treated for several gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to a Wichita hospital.&nbsp;

The second victim, a 30-year-old man from Burdett, was taken to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Larned.&nbsp;

Both victims made full recoveries. Since a firearm was used, the crimes carry a presumptive prison sentence, according to McNett.

In support of the plea, Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett advised the Court the evidence would show that during the earlier morning hours of Dec. 11, Jones, along with Tristian Scott, 18, and two juveniles, travelled to Burdett with the intention of robbing an individual the group perceived had wronged them. Once they encountered the intended victim, Jones without warning opened fire with a shotgun striking both the intended target and another individual outside the residence.

The four suspects were arrested on Dec. 23 by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents without incident.

The Pawnee County Judge accepted the plea and found Jones guilty of the two charges. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the convictions and will be subject to registration as a violent offender.

Jones was originally charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder, attempted aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, two felony counts of contributing to a child’s misconduct by encouraging the committing of a felony, two counts of felony aggravated endangering a child and felony interference with law enforcement or concealing of evidence.

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. Jones remains in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff.

The two juveniles have already entered pleas for their involvement. Tristan Scott’s case is scheduled for preliminary hearing on May 26.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608771834329.png" alt="Thomas Jones photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Thomas Jones photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a December shooting&nbsp;appeared via Zoom before Pawnee County District Judge Gatterman Wednesday morning for arraignment, according to County Attorney Doug McNett.Thomas R. Jones, III, aka Tre Jones, 22 of Larned, plead guilty to two counts of intentional aggravated battery with a firearm resulting in great bodily harm.On Dec. 11, Pawnee County Communications received a 911 call after a man was shot at a house at&nbsp;701 Elm in&nbsp;Burdett. Deputies from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from both Burdett and Larned responded to the scene.Before deputies arrived, dispatch was advised through another emergency call, that a second male shooting victim was identified at a house a block away from the first call.&nbsp;Investigators believe both victims were together when they were shot outside the house at 701 Elm. The second man was able to run to a house northwest of the area to get help.The first victim was a 51-year-old man from Burdett, who was treated for several gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to a Wichita hospital.&nbsp;The second victim, a 30-year-old man from Burdett, was taken to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Larned.&nbsp;Both victims made full recoveries. Since a firearm was used, the crimes carry a presumptive prison sentence, according to McNett.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608771797890.png" alt="Tristin Scott photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Tristin Scott photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>In support of the plea, Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett advised the Court the evidence would show that during the earlier morning hours of Dec. 11, Jones, along with Tristian Scott, 18, and two juveniles, travelled to Burdett with the intention of robbing an individual the group perceived had wronged them. Once they encountered the intended victim, Jones without warning opened fire with a shotgun striking both the intended target and another individual outside the residence.The four suspects were arrested on Dec. 23 by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents without incident.The Pawnee County Judge accepted the plea and found Jones guilty of the two charges. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the convictions and will be subject to registration as a violent offender.Jones was originally charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder, attempted aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, two felony counts of contributing to a child’s misconduct by encouraging the committing of a felony, two counts of felony aggravated endangering a child and felony interference with law enforcement or concealing of evidence.Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. Jones remains in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff.The two juveniles have already entered pleas for their involvement. Tristan Scott’s case is scheduled for preliminary hearing on May 26.

SW Kan. man enters plea deal for robbery, shooting

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a child porn suspect in Canada following an investigation that started in April.

School Resource Deputy Angie King for USD 330 Mission Valley Schools took a report from a youth that indicated that they had been coerced into sending explicit images to an individual on social media, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff Rob Hoskins.

Deputy King and and a Detective Eric Kirsch worked on this investigation, located a suspect in Canada and were able to obtain evidence and information that the Canadian authorities were unable to obtain through their legal system.

&nbsp;Kirsch contacted the authorities in Canada and provided them with this valuable information and evidence that assisted them in locating a suspect. 

On Tuesday,&nbsp; the authorities in Canada were able to execute a search warrant and located a suspect along with the evidence that the suspect had engaged in several acts of soliciting and promoting child pornography, according to Sheriff Hoskins.

Authorities in Canada were able to make an arrest and initiate prosecution of the suspect.

Hoskins also thanked Deputy King and Detective Kirsch for a job well done and working diligently to protect the children of Wabaunsee County.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a child porn suspect in Canada following an investigation that started in April.School Resource Deputy Angie King for USD 330 Mission Valley Schools took a report from a youth that indicated that they had been coerced into sending explicit images to an individual on social media, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff Rob Hoskins.Deputy King and and a Detective Eric Kirsch worked on this investigation, located a suspect in Canada and were able to obtain evidence and information that the Canadian authorities were unable to obtain through their legal system.&nbsp;Kirsch contacted the authorities in Canada and provided them with this valuable information and evidence that assisted them in locating a suspect. On Tuesday,&nbsp; the authorities in Canada were able to execute a search warrant and located a suspect along with the evidence that the suspect had engaged in several acts of soliciting and promoting child pornography, according to Sheriff Hoskins.Authorities in Canada were able to make an arrest and initiate prosecution of the suspect.Hoskins also thanked Deputy King and Detective Kirsch for a job well done and working diligently to protect the children of Wabaunsee County.

Wabaunsee Co. deputies help ID alleged child porn suspect

ROOKS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect wanted on federal charges after a traffic stop in northwest Kansas.&nbsp;

Just after 10:30 p.m. May 6, police conducted a traffic stop on North Washington Street in Plainville, according to a social media report Wednesday.&nbsp; A K-9 officer and K-9 conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.

They located Marijuana, THC Wax and drug Paraphernalia&nbsp; along with over $5,500 in cash.&nbsp; It was also discovered that the 69-year-old driver identified as William Dean Thompson had a federal warrant out of the state of Washington.

Officers arrested Thompson on requested charges that include drug possession with the intent to distribute and related drug charges. He is currently being held at the Rooks County Jail. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620824068994.jpeg" alt="Thompson photo Rooks County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Thompson photo Rooks County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>ROOKS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect wanted on federal charges after a traffic stop in northwest Kansas.&nbsp;Just after 10:30 p.m. May 6, police conducted a traffic stop on North Washington Street in Plainville, according to a social media report Wednesday.&nbsp; A K-9 officer and K-9 conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.They located Marijuana, THC Wax and drug Paraphernalia&nbsp; along with over $5,500 in cash.&nbsp; It was also discovered that the 69-year-old driver identified as William Dean Thompson had a federal warrant out of the state of Washington.Officers arrested Thompson on requested charges that include drug possession with the intent to distribute and related drug charges. He is currently being held at the Rooks County Jail.

Man wanted on federal warrant captured in NW Kansas

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a convenience store security guard made his first court appearance Tuesday.&nbsp;

Laroy West, 41 of Wichita, was charged with 2nd degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 10p.m. May 5, police responded to report of a shooting near the QuikTrip convience store at Broadway and Murdoch in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

At the scene, officers located 39-year-old Will Robinson, the Quick Trip security guard, in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. 

EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died two days later, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

Investigators learned Robinson encountered West who was causing a disruption inside the store. He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and West shot him.&nbsp;

Robinson had worked as a security guard at QuikTrip for about a year. Before that he was a Wichita police officer. He was a married father of two children. QuikTrip, in a statement, said it is “absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the tragic loss of Will.”

West remains jailed on a bond of $250,000. His next court date is May 20, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man who worked security at a QuikTrip store in Wichita has died, two days after being shot. Will Robinson was shot Wednesday night at the downtown store. Wichita Police say he died Friday. He was 39. A suspect Laroy West in custody in the shooting. Police say he has a long criminal record. 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that critically injured a convenience store security guard have arrested 41-year-old Laroy West of Wichita.

Just after 10p.m. Wednesday police responded to report of a shooting near a convenience store at Broadway and Murdoch in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

At the scene, officers located a 39-year-old man identified as the Quick Trip security guard in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition on Friday, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

The security guard encountered a man who was causing a disruption inside the store.&nbsp; He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and the suspect shot the security guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There is no indication, the security guard brandished any weapons, according to Stephens.&nbsp; Due to his condition, the victim is unable to provide a statement

On Thursday evening, a Wichita Police Lieutenant was doing follow-up on the investigation and observed West in the area of 19th and Broadway.  West was contacted and arrested without incident.&nbsp;

He is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070639">held on requested charges</a> of attempted 1st-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm, according to Davidson.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting involving a convenience store security guard.

At the scene, officers located a 39-year-old man in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition, according to Stephens.

Investigators have learned the victim was an armed security guard employed by Quick Trip. The victim encountered a man who was causing a disruption inside the store.&nbsp; He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and the suspect shot the security guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620393217853.png" alt="West&nbsp; is being held on a bond of $250,000, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney." />
 <figcaption>West&nbsp; is being held on a bond of $250,000, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— A suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a convenience store security guard made his first court appearance Tuesday.&nbsp;Laroy West, 41 of Wichita, was charged with 2nd degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 10p.m. May 5, police responded to report of a shooting near the QuikTrip convience store at Broadway and Murdoch in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620334492831.png" alt="Security camera image of shooting suspect Laroy West -Wichita PD" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image of shooting suspect Laroy West -Wichita PD</figcaption>
 </figure>At the scene, officers located 39-year-old Will Robinson, the Quick Trip security guard, in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died two days later, according to Officer Charley Davidson.Investigators learned Robinson encountered West who was causing a disruption inside the store. He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and West shot him.&nbsp;Robinson had worked as a security guard at QuikTrip for about a year. Before that he was a Wichita police officer. He was a married father of two children. QuikTrip, in a statement, said it is “absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the tragic loss of Will.”West remains jailed on a bond of $250,000. His next court date is May 20, according to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;-----------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man who worked security at a QuikTrip store in Wichita has died, two days after being shot. Will Robinson was shot Wednesday night at the downtown store. Wichita Police say he died Friday. He was 39. A suspect Laroy West in custody in the shooting. Police say he has a long criminal record. Robinson had worked as a security guard at QuikTrip for about a year. Before that he was a Wichita police officer. He was a married father of two children. QuikTrip, in a statement, said it is “absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the tragic loss of Will.”--------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that critically injured a convenience store security guard have arrested 41-year-old Laroy West of Wichita.Just after 10p.m. Wednesday police responded to report of a shooting near a convenience store at Broadway and Murdoch in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620393217853.png" alt="Laroy West has multiple previous felony convictions, according to police -Photo Sedgwick County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Laroy West has multiple previous felony convictions, according to police -Photo Sedgwick County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>At the scene, officers located a 39-year-old man identified as the Quick Trip security guard in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition on Friday, according to Officer Charley Davidson.The security guard encountered a man who was causing a disruption inside the store.&nbsp; He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and the suspect shot the security guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no indication, the security guard brandished any weapons, according to Stephens.&nbsp; Due to his condition, the victim is unable to provide a statementOn Thursday evening, a Wichita Police Lieutenant was doing follow-up on the investigation and observed West in the area of 19th and Broadway. West was contacted and arrested without incident.&nbsp;He is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20070639">held on requested charges</a> of attempted 1st-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620334524153.png" alt="Security camera image of the shooting suspect -photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image of the shooting suspect -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting involving a convenience store security guard.Just after 10p.m. Wednesday police responded to report of a shooting near a convenience store at Broadway and Murdoch in Wichita, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.At the scene, officers located a 39-year-old man in the alley across from the business with a gunshot wound to his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition, according to Stephens.Investigators have learned the victim was an armed security guard employed by Quick Trip. The victim encountered a man who was causing a disruption inside the store.&nbsp; He escorted the man from the store and ultimately to the edge of the property where the disturbance continued and the suspect shot the security guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no indication, the security guard brandished any weapons, according to Stephens.&nbsp; Due to his condition, the victim is unable to provide a statement

Suspect charged in deadly shooting of Kan. security guard 

SCOTT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged privacy crime.

Just before midnight Sunday, the Scott City Police Department responded to an address in Scott City after the reporting party stated someone had been observed standing outside a woman’s window recording her, according to a social media report from police.

 An investigation began immediately and on Tuesday after the execution of a search warrant police arrested 20-year-old Jose Angel Rodriguez of Scott City, on a requested charge of felony breach of privacy. He is currently housed in the Scott County Jail.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620771372401.png" alt=" Rodriguez photo Scott County Jail" />
 <figcaption> Rodriguez photo Scott County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SCOTT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged privacy crime.Just before midnight Sunday, the Scott City Police Department responded to an address in Scott City after the reporting party stated someone had been observed standing outside a woman’s window recording her, according to a social media report from police. An investigation began immediately and on Tuesday after the execution of a search warrant police arrested 20-year-old Jose Angel Rodriguez of Scott City, on a requested charge of felony breach of privacy. He is currently housed in the Scott County Jail.

Peeping Tom accused of recording woman at Kan. home

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

Just after 10p.m. May 9, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville in the 4500 block of SE 45th Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the stop and investigation deputies found illegal narcotics and arrested the driver identified as 63-year-old Ladora S. Benaka of Topeka.

Benaka was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container of liquor and improper driving on a laned roadway.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620736547550.png" alt="Benaka photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Benaka photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just after 10p.m. May 9, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville in the 4500 block of SE 45th Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the stop and investigation deputies found illegal narcotics and arrested the driver identified as 63-year-old Ladora S. Benaka of Topeka.Benaka was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container of liquor and improper driving on a laned roadway.

Sheriff: Kan. woman was transporting methamphetamine

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas sheriff’s deputy accused of alleged domestic violence is returning to work and no charges will be filed, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department spokesman Lt. Benjamin Blick.

On April 13, the Wichita Police Department arrested 31-year-od Deputy Tyler Brooks for alleged Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property stemming from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.

The Wichita Police Department fully investigated this incident. The case was presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office as well as the City of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office. Both offices declined charges.&nbsp;

 Brooks returned to restricted duty pending the outcome of the internal investigation, which is being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit, according to Lt. Brooks.

While on Restricted Duty, deputies under investigation for a serious policy violation do not have contact with the public

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sedgwick County sherif's deputy for alleged domestic violence.

On Tuesday, police arrested 31-year-old Tyler Brooks on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property, according to a Lt. Benjamin Blick.&nbsp; He was booked into jail just before 2:30a.m. Wednesday, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

The requested charges stem from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.

&nbsp;Deputy Brooks has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 8 years.

In addition to the criminal case, the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is also conducting an investigation.

Following the arrest, Deputy Brooks was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation, according to Blick. His initial bond was $25,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618420882448.png" alt="Brooks photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Brooks photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas sheriff’s deputy accused of alleged domestic violence is returning to work and no charges will be filed, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department spokesman Lt. Benjamin Blick.On April 13, the Wichita Police Department arrested 31-year-od Deputy Tyler Brooks for alleged Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property stemming from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.The Wichita Police Department fully investigated this incident. The case was presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office as well as the City of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office. Both offices declined charges.&nbsp; Brooks returned to restricted duty pending the outcome of the internal investigation, which is being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit, according to Lt. Brooks.While on Restricted Duty, deputies under investigation for a serious policy violation do not have contact with the public---------------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sedgwick County sherif's deputy for alleged domestic violence.On Tuesday, police arrested 31-year-old Tyler Brooks on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property, according to a Lt. Benjamin Blick.&nbsp; He was booked into jail just before 2:30a.m. Wednesday, according to online jail records.&nbsp;The requested charges stem from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.&nbsp;Deputy Brooks has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 8 years.In addition to the criminal case, the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is also conducting an investigation.Following the arrest, Deputy Brooks was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation, according to Blick. His initial bond was $25,000.

No charges against Kan. deputy for domestic abuse

COWLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating recent rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts in southern Kansas and have arrested a suspect.

The theft investigation began when an Arkansas City resident reported their vehicle as stolen May 6, according to a media release from police.&nbsp; With the assistance of OnStar, the vehicle was disabled, located and recovered.

While that vehicle was being recovered, several other citizens began to discover they also had been the victim of burglaries involving their unlocked vehicles. Efforts apparently were made in many of these incidents to steal the vehicles and damage to their steering columns was present.

Additionally, another vehicle was stolen, wrecked and left abandoned a couple blocks away from where it had been taken. 

The suspect later identified as Jonathan Eugene Jester, 34, of Wichita, then entered a vacant residence.

Also on May 6, police located a vehicle stolen from Sumner County&nbsp; behind a&nbsp; hotel in Arkansas City.

The same suspect responsible for that particular vehicle theft also are thought to be responsible for rash of break-ins that occurred May 5, in Sumner County. 

On May 7, police located Jester and had to chase him down. During that pursuit, Jester allegedly threw away a firearm and backpack, which were recovered later.

Jester was brought back to the Arkansas City Police Department and questioned about the recent crimes. He remains jailed on requested charges that include four felony counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one felony count each of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, and theft of a motor vehicle. He also was arrested on suspicion of four misdemeanor counts of theft and one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass. Police are still seeking addition suspects in the case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620665147642.png" alt="Jester photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Jester photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating recent rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts in southern Kansas and have arrested a suspect.The theft investigation began when an Arkansas City resident reported their vehicle as stolen May 6, according to a media release from police.&nbsp; With the assistance of OnStar, the vehicle was disabled, located and recovered.While that vehicle was being recovered, several other citizens began to discover they also had been the victim of burglaries involving their unlocked vehicles. Efforts apparently were made in many of these incidents to steal the vehicles and damage to their steering columns was present.Additionally, another vehicle was stolen, wrecked and left abandoned a couple blocks away from where it had been taken. The suspect later identified as Jonathan Eugene Jester, 34, of Wichita, then entered a vacant residence.Also on May 6, police located a vehicle stolen from Sumner County&nbsp; behind a&nbsp; hotel in Arkansas City.The same suspect responsible for that particular vehicle theft also are thought to be responsible for rash of break-ins that occurred May 5, in Sumner County. On May 7, police located Jester and had to chase him down. During that pursuit, Jester allegedly threw away a firearm and backpack, which were recovered later.Jester was brought back to the Arkansas City Police Department and questioned about the recent crimes. He remains jailed on requested charges that include four felony counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one felony count each of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, and theft of a motor vehicle. He also was arrested on suspicion of four misdemeanor counts of theft and one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass. Police are still seeking addition suspects in the case.

Police: Kan. burglary suspect dumped handgun during chase

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Ohio woman caught with more than&nbsp;five pounds of fentanyl in her car during a traffic stop on Interstate 70, according to a media release from the Dickinson County Sheriff.&nbsp;

On May 5, a member of the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a stop for numerous traffic violations on a passenger car at the Abilene exit. 

During the stop, the deputy became suspicious of criminal activity. The sheriff's office K-9 was deployed and helped find&nbsp; 5.2 pounds of fentanyl in the car.

Deputies arrested the driver, Latoya Walker, 39, of Dublin, Ohio, on requested narcotics-related charges for trafficking fentanyl.

Fentanyl can be lethal in extremely small doses. It is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine and has been responsible for thousands of deaths across the United States, the sheriff's office noted.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620483422955.jpeg" alt="Walker photo Dickinson Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Walker photo Dickinson Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Ohio woman caught with more than&nbsp;five pounds of fentanyl in her car during a traffic stop on Interstate 70, according to a media release from the Dickinson County Sheriff.&nbsp;On May 5, a member of the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a stop for numerous traffic violations on a passenger car at the Abilene exit. During the stop, the deputy became suspicious of criminal activity. The sheriff's office K-9 was deployed and helped find&nbsp; 5.2 pounds of fentanyl in the car.Deputies arrested the driver, Latoya Walker, 39, of Dublin, Ohio, on requested narcotics-related charges for trafficking fentanyl.Fentanyl can be lethal in extremely small doses. It is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine and has been responsible for thousands of deaths across the United States, the sheriff's office noted.

Sheriff: Woman caught with 5 pounds of fentanyl on I-70

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors <a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/1747/Strickland-v-Chris-Brewer-Amicus-Brief-">called for the release</a> of a Missouri man who has spent more than 40 years in prison for a triple murder that the prosecutors concluded he didn’t commit, a letter released Monday showed.

The release of the letter, indicating overwhelming support for the release of Kevin Strickland, 62, came after his attorneys filed a petition urging the Missouri Supreme Court to free him immediately. In the letter, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and her chief deputy, Dan Nelson, said the evidence used to convict Strickland as a teenager has since been “eviscerated.”

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Missouri, Jackson County’s presiding judge, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and members of the team that convicted Strickland four decades ago also now all agree that he deserves to be exonerated.

“This is a profound error we must correct now,” Baker said in the letter.

Strickland remains at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron. If he is exonerated, he will have suffered the longest wrongful imprisonment known in Missouri history.

Strickland, of Kansas City, was 18 when he was arrested, and prosecutors say the case was “thin from its inception,” resting almost entirely on the dubious identification of a traumatized shooting victim. Prosecutors said they wouldn’t charge Strickland with any crimes if the same case was before them today.

An investigation published in September said that for decades, two men who pleaded guilty in the killings swore Strickland was not with them and two other accomplices during the April 25, 1978, killings.

The testimony of Cynthia Douglas, the only eyewitness to the murders who herself was shot, was crucial. However, she later said detectives pressured her into identifying him. She tried to recant for years before dying in 2015.

Prosecutors at trial claimed Strickland carried a shotgun during the murders and elicited testimony that no fingerprints on the weapon could be compared. But new forensic testing done this year shows one fingerprint found on the gun is not Strickland’s.

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office began reviewing Strickland’s conviction in November after speaking with his lawyers and reviewing the investigation. Strickland’s case was the first tied to the murders to go to court.

The killings occurred when a group of assailants ransacked a Kansas City home. Larry Ingram, 21; Douglas’ boyfriend, John Walker, 20; and Douglas’ best friend, Sherrie Black, 22, were each fatally shot. Douglas was wounded but pretended to be dead.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620695920927.png" alt="Strickland photo MODOC" />
 <figcaption>Strickland photo MODOC</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors <a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/1747/Strickland-v-Chris-Brewer-Amicus-Brief-">called for the release</a> of a Missouri man who has spent more than 40 years in prison for a triple murder that the prosecutors concluded he didn’t commit, a letter released Monday showed.The release of the letter, indicating overwhelming support for the release of Kevin Strickland, 62, came after his attorneys filed a petition urging the Missouri Supreme Court to free him immediately. In the letter, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and her chief deputy, Dan Nelson, said the evidence used to convict Strickland as a teenager has since been “eviscerated.”Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Missouri, Jackson County’s presiding judge, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and members of the team that convicted Strickland four decades ago also now all agree that he deserves to be exonerated.“This is a profound error we must correct now,” Baker said in the letter.Strickland remains at the Western Missouri Correctional Center in Cameron. If he is exonerated, he will have suffered the longest wrongful imprisonment known in Missouri history.Strickland, of Kansas City, was 18 when he was arrested, and prosecutors say the case was “thin from its inception,” resting almost entirely on the dubious identification of a traumatized shooting victim. Prosecutors said they wouldn’t charge Strickland with any crimes if the same case was before them today.An investigation published in September said that for decades, two men who pleaded guilty in the killings swore Strickland was not with them and two other accomplices during the April 25, 1978, killings.The testimony of Cynthia Douglas, the only eyewitness to the murders who herself was shot, was crucial. However, she later said detectives pressured her into identifying him. She tried to recant for years before dying in 2015.Prosecutors at trial claimed Strickland carried a shotgun during the murders and elicited testimony that no fingerprints on the weapon could be compared. But new forensic testing done this year shows one fingerprint found on the gun is not Strickland’s.The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office began reviewing Strickland’s conviction in November after speaking with his lawyers and reviewing the investigation. Strickland’s case was the first tied to the murders to go to court.The killings occurred when a group of assailants ransacked a Kansas City home. Larry Ingram, 21; Douglas’ boyfriend, John Walker, 20; and Douglas’ best friend, Sherrie Black, 22, were each fatally shot. Douglas was wounded but pretended to be dead.

Prosecutors: KC man wrongly convicted of 1978 murder

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have two in custody.

Just before 6:00AM on Sunday, officers responded to the area of 21st and Birch in Atchison after it was reported an injured man was outside a residence, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Police located the 28-year-old injured man from Liberty, Missouri and EMS transported him to a local hospital by EMS with for treatment. 

After an investigation that continued throughout the day on Sunday, police learned the victim came to Atchison around 9p.m. on Saturday. The victim arrived to meet with a person who lived at a residence in the 2000 Block of Birch Street and had been communicating with them on-line, according to Wilson.

Five persons were gathered in the Birch Street residence when a disturbance occurred around 4:00a.m.

The suspects struck the man over the head with a ball bat and over the head and shoulder with a chair and liquor bottle, and threatened him with a knife, according to Wilson.

The suspects also took a credit card, an ID card, cash and a cellphone from him. 

The victim was later able to get out and away from the residence and went to a nearby neighbor’s residence for help and police were called.

Police took a 17-year-old boy into custody on requested charges of aggravated battery and aggravated robbery. He is being held in a juvenile detention facility.

Police also arrested Bailey R. Walker, 28, of Atchison, on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery. She is being held in the Atchison County jail, according to Wilson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620611598398.png" alt="Walker photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Walker photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have two in custody.Just before 6:00AM on Sunday, officers responded to the area of 21st and Birch in Atchison after it was reported an injured man was outside a residence, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Police located the 28-year-old injured man from Liberty, Missouri and EMS transported him to a local hospital by EMS with for treatment. After an investigation that continued throughout the day on Sunday, police learned the victim came to Atchison around 9p.m. on Saturday. The victim arrived to meet with a person who lived at a residence in the 2000 Block of Birch Street and had been communicating with them on-line, according to Wilson.Five persons were gathered in the Birch Street residence when a disturbance occurred around 4:00a.m.The suspects struck the man over the head with a ball bat and over the head and shoulder with a chair and liquor bottle, and threatened him with a knife, according to Wilson.The suspects also took a credit card, an ID card, cash and a cellphone from him. The victim was later able to get out and away from the residence and went to a nearby neighbor’s residence for help and police were called.Police took a 17-year-old boy into custody on requested charges of aggravated battery and aggravated robbery. He is being held in a juvenile detention facility.Police also arrested Bailey R. Walker, 28, of Atchison, on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery. She is being held in the Atchison County jail, according to Wilson.

Police: Kan.  woman jailed after baseball bat attack, robbery

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas jail deputy, accused of having sex with inmates made his first court appearance on Friday.

Tony LoSavio, 40 of Wichita, is charged with 8 counts of unlawful sexual relations, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

On May 4, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office received information that LoSavio was having sexual contact with a female inmate, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

The Sheriff’s Office investigated the complaint and determined enough probable cause existed to arrest LoSavio.

He began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2017 and has been placed on an unpaid suspension.

His next court date is May 20. He remains in jail on a bond of $75,000, according to the district attorney.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620228617694.png" alt="LoSavio photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>LoSavio photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas jail deputy, accused of having sex with inmates made his first court appearance on Friday.Tony LoSavio, 40 of Wichita, is charged with 8 counts of unlawful sexual relations, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.On May 4, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office received information that LoSavio was having sexual contact with a female inmate, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.The Sheriff’s Office investigated the complaint and determined enough probable cause existed to arrest LoSavio.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSedgwickCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F292222212392172%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>He began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2017 and has been placed on an unpaid suspension.His next court date is May 20. He remains in jail on a bond of $75,000, according to the district attorney.&nbsp;-------

Kansas jail deputy charged with having sex with inmate 

By NOAH TABORDA <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/05/10/kansas-lawmakers-make-sexual-extortion-a-crime-raise-penalties-for-eluding-police/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — A criminal 
justice bill passed by the House and Senate makes sexual extortion a 
crime, enforces stronger penalties for attempting to elude a police 
officer and allows a spouse to be charged with sexual battery.

Senate Bill 60 passed with
 overwhelming bipartisan support, although some lawmakers took issue 
with a provision that amends a state statute dealing with when a person 
can be tried by Kansas courts. The provision arose out of a recent state
 Court of Appeals ruling that Kansas courts only had jurisdiction over 
an out-of-state crime that affected someone in Kansas if the criminal 
statute governing that crime considered the “negative consequences” of a
 crime.

Rep. John Carmichael, 
D-Wichita, blasted the provision as an attempt to cover up a poorly 
tried lawsuit by the attorney general’s office where the office failed 
to prove the crime occurred in Kansas. While Carmichael was in favor of 
three provisions of the bill and ultimately voted in favor of the 
measure, he called out this section as a shoddy cover-up.

In testimony before the 
Senate Judiciary Committee, a representative of the Kansas Association 
of Criminal Defense Lawyers spoke in opposition to the bill, calling it 
premature because litigation related to the issue is still pending.

<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/sb60_02_0000.pdf">SB 60 contains five bills</a>
 that were bundled together when the House and Senate judiciary panels 
came together to iron out policy differences. The measure passed the 
House by a vote of 118 to 3 last week, and the Senate followed 40-0. The
 package now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly for approval.

A second provision would 
remove an exemption in current law shielding spouses from prosecution 
for sexual battery. The measure would make it a crime for one spouse to 
touch the other with “the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires
 of the offender or another” without consent.

Before
 being added to the crime bundle, the proposed change in law was 
introduced by Rep. Fred Patton, R-Topeka, on behalf of Rep. Brett 
Parker, D-Overland Park, and <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/02/11/kansas-lawmaker-wonders-if-marriage-involves-implied-consent-for-sexual-battery/">passed the House 110-13</a>.

Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas
 City, said the measure could provide relief to a growing backlog of 
domestic abuse cases yet to or unable to be addressed in Kansas.

“Sometimes it’s as clear 
as a bruised person coming in saying, ‘I’ve been abused. I’ve been 
struck. I’m the victim of a battery,’ and the immediate affirmative 
defense is this can’t be prosecuted because we’re married, and this has 
long troubled me, as it should others,” Haley said.

In the House Judiciary Committee hearing, nobody testified in opposition to the bill.

Patton
 expanded on another provision included in the bundle relating to a law 
described by sexual assault advocates as “archaic” and “misogynistic.”&nbsp;

“This
 bill would also prohibit a court from requiring a victim of a crime to 
undergo a psychological examination during the prosecution for such 
crime,” Patton said. “It did pass out of House Judiciary, but it was too
 late to bring it above the floor, so you have not had the chance to 
vote on it before. But again, it was supported by the advocates against 
sexual violence and prosecutors across the state, and it passed 
unanimously on the other side.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620668101913.png" alt="Rep. John Carmichael, D-Wichita, voted in favor a bundle of criminal justice bills but blasted the original bill for covering up a poorly tried case by the attorney general's office. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Rep. John Carmichael, D-Wichita, voted in favor a bundle of criminal justice bills but blasted the original bill for covering up a poorly tried case by the attorney general's office. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By NOAH TABORDA <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/05/10/kansas-lawmakers-make-sexual-extortion-a-crime-raise-penalties-for-eluding-police/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — A criminal 
justice bill passed by the House and Senate makes sexual extortion a 
crime, enforces stronger penalties for attempting to elude a police 
officer and allows a spouse to be charged with sexual battery.Senate Bill 60 passed with
 overwhelming bipartisan support, although some lawmakers took issue 
with a provision that amends a state statute dealing with when a person 
can be tried by Kansas courts. The provision arose out of a recent state
 Court of Appeals ruling that Kansas courts only had jurisdiction over 
an out-of-state crime that affected someone in Kansas if the criminal 
statute governing that crime considered the “negative consequences” of a
 crime.Rep. John Carmichael, 
D-Wichita, blasted the provision as an attempt to cover up a poorly 
tried lawsuit by the attorney general’s office where the office failed 
to prove the crime occurred in Kansas. While Carmichael was in favor of 
three provisions of the bill and ultimately voted in favor of the 
measure, he called out this section as a shoddy cover-up.In testimony before the 
Senate Judiciary Committee, a representative of the Kansas Association 
of Criminal Defense Lawyers spoke in opposition to the bill, calling it 
premature because litigation related to the issue is still pending.<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/sb60_02_0000.pdf">SB 60 contains five bills</a>
 that were bundled together when the House and Senate judiciary panels 
came together to iron out policy differences. The measure passed the 
House by a vote of 118 to 3 last week, and the Senate followed 40-0. The
 package now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly for approval.A second provision would 
remove an exemption in current law shielding spouses from prosecution 
for sexual battery. The measure would make it a crime for one spouse to 
touch the other with “the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires
 of the offender or another” without consent.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620668156040.jpeg" alt="Sen. David Haley praised a provision of the criminal justice bundle removing a spousal exception for criminal battery for not only doing away with an antiquated policy but potentially addressing a growing backlog of sexual abuse cases. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Sen. David Haley praised a provision of the criminal justice bundle removing a spousal exception for criminal battery for not only doing away with an antiquated policy but potentially addressing a growing backlog of sexual abuse cases. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>Before
 being added to the crime bundle, the proposed change in law was 
introduced by Rep. Fred Patton, R-Topeka, on behalf of Rep. Brett 
Parker, D-Overland Park, and <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/02/11/kansas-lawmaker-wonders-if-marriage-involves-implied-consent-for-sexual-battery/">passed the House 110-13</a>.Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas
 City, said the measure could provide relief to a growing backlog of 
domestic abuse cases yet to or unable to be addressed in Kansas.“Sometimes it’s as clear 
as a bruised person coming in saying, ‘I’ve been abused. I’ve been 
struck. I’m the victim of a battery,’ and the immediate affirmative 
defense is this can’t be prosecuted because we’re married, and this has 
long troubled me, as it should others,” Haley said.In the House Judiciary Committee hearing, nobody testified in opposition to the bill.Patton
 expanded on another provision included in the bundle relating to a law 
described by sexual assault advocates as “archaic” and “misogynistic.”&nbsp;“This
 bill would also prohibit a court from requiring a victim of a crime to 
undergo a psychological examination during the prosecution for such 
crime,” Patton said. “It did pass out of House Judiciary, but it was too
 late to bring it above the floor, so you have not had the chance to 
vote on it before. But again, it was supported by the advocates against 
sexual violence and prosecutors across the state, and it passed 
unanimously on the other side.”The
 rule in Kansas allowing psychiatric or psychological examination of a 
witness stems from a 1979 Kansas Supreme Court case that relied on 
“outdated and false understandings of criminal sexual abuse,” said Todd 
Thompson, of the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association, in 
testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.A similar bill that failed last year&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.com/news/20200220/kansas-prosecutors-want-to-ban-shameful-psych-tests-for-rape-victims">targeted evaluations for only victims of sexual abuse</a>, but legislators amended the measure to include victims of all crimes.In
 yet another provision, someone who flees a police officer while driving
 a stolen vehicle would face a level 9 felony. It would also make 
knowingly driving the wrong way to evade an officer a level 7 felony. “There’s
 rampant auto theft in Kansas,” said Sen. Kellie Warren, R-Leawood. “The
 bill amends the penalty as well. Again, a tough-on-crime piece.”Some
 supporters of the bill pointed to incidents like that of Sen. Gene 
Suellentrop, a Wichita Republican who was arrested for fleeing an 
officer after driving under the influence on the wrong side of the 
highway, as a reason to strengthen these laws.&nbsp;The
 final bill included in the package would make it a felony crime to 
threaten to injure a person or the reputation of a person, through the 
distribution of an image, video or other recordings of a person that is 
sexual in nature.“It
 is important to recognize that blackmail, coercion, and abuse of power 
are often used in cases of domestic violence and sexual violence to 
compel a victim to comply with the desires of the perpetrator,” said 
Sarah Rust-Martin, legal and policy director for KCSDV. “All victims 
deserve to be safe from this type of blackmail or intrusion.”