SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for multiple charges following a traffic stop.

Just before 4p.m. April 6, a K9 unit conducted a traffic stop on a white 2003 Hyundai Tiburon near mile post 370 on NE U.S. 24 Highway for failure to wear seat belts, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The passenger, Christopher L. Allen, 38, of Topeka, had a civil warrant for his arrest. During the investigation, the K9 was deployed and illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located.

Allen was arrested for his warrant and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seat belt.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617831603651.png" alt="Allen photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Allen photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for multiple charges following a traffic stop.Just before 4p.m. April 6, a K9 unit conducted a traffic stop on a white 2003 Hyundai Tiburon near mile post 370 on NE U.S. 24 Highway for failure to wear seat belts, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The passenger, Christopher L. Allen, 38, of Topeka, had a civil warrant for his arrest. During the investigation, the K9 was deployed and illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located.Allen was arrested for his warrant and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seat belt.

Wanted Kan. man jailed after stop for seat belt violation

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A powerful Kansas lawmaker accused of drunken driving had a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit and taunted the Highway Patrol officer who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-7380a7e3e4fbe335536f78e0a5bf719d">arrested</a>&nbsp;him last month for allegedly speeding the wrong way on an interstate, according to documents released Thursday.

Kansas GOP Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-53d21c4172c5cd87cbeaec02c0dcb882">faces five counts</a>, including a felony fleeing to avoid arrest and a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge stemming from his March 16 arrest on Interstate 70 in Topeka.

An affidavit submitted by Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Austin Shepley said tests indicated Suellentrop’s blood alcohol level was .17. The legal limit is .08.

After Suellentrop, 69, refused to take a breathalyzer test, he was taken to a Topeka hospital. At one point, he called Shepley “donut boy,” according to the affidavit, and said the events were “all for going the wrong way.”

“While the phlebotomist was administering the blood kit, Gene Suellentop’s demeanor becoming slightly aggressive in his tone, he made reference to physically going up against me,” Shepley said. “He looked me up and down, stating he played state sports competitively in high school. He stated he could ‘take me.’ ”

Suellentrop’s office said he would issue a statement later Thursday. His attorney, Tom Lemon, did not immediately return a telephone message seeking comment.

Suellentrop holds the state Senate’s second-highest leadership job, and the majority leader decides which proposals are debated each day. He has stepped away from most of his legislative duties until the criminal case is resolved.

Suellentrop was not at the Statehouse on Thursday afternoon and will be absent Friday, according to GOP staffers.

In the affidavit, Shepley said he initially saw Suellentrop driving west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 470 and witnessed him narrowly miss another car. The trooper said he, too, had to swerve to avoid Suellentrop’s car. The ensuing chase reached speeds up to 90 mph in the 65 mph zone.

Shepley, with help from Topeka police officers, eventually used a tactical maneuver to force Suellentrop to stop on Interstate 70.

Shepley said when he approached the car, Suellentrop looked at him with a “confused, frightened, blank” stare and did not respond to commands to get out of the car. The patrolman said he smelled alcohol inside Suellentrop’s vehicle.

A Topeka police officer and Shepley removed Suellentrop from the car and placed him in handcuffs. The trooper could not understand what Suellentrop was saying because he was mumbling with slurred speech, according to the affidavit.

Because the car was stopped in a dangerous location, Suellentrop was taken to a state building for further testing, and the senator had trouble walking while he was there, according to the affidavit. Suellentrop refused to take a breathalyzer test, so Shepley obtained a search warrant and took him to the hospital for the blood test.

The Wichita Republican was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-7380a7e3e4fbe335536f78e0a5bf719d">released</a>&nbsp;later that day after a Shawnee County District Court judge found during a first hearing that “pertinent information” wasn’t included in the arrest report, meaning there was no probable cause to support his arrest.

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay refiled the charges against him last week.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616963978358.jpeg" alt="Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was booked into the Shawnee County Jail and released after posting $5,000 bond. -photo-Shawnee County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was booked into the Shawnee County Jail and released after posting $5,000 bond. -photo-Shawnee County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A powerful Kansas lawmaker accused of drunken driving had a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit and taunted the Highway Patrol officer who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-7380a7e3e4fbe335536f78e0a5bf719d">arrested</a>&nbsp;him last month for allegedly speeding the wrong way on an interstate, according to documents released Thursday.Kansas GOP Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-53d21c4172c5cd87cbeaec02c0dcb882">faces five counts</a>, including a felony fleeing to avoid arrest and a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge stemming from his March 16 arrest on Interstate 70 in Topeka.An affidavit submitted by Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Austin Shepley said tests indicated Suellentrop’s blood alcohol level was .17. The legal limit is .08.After Suellentrop, 69, refused to take a breathalyzer test, he was taken to a Topeka hospital. At one point, he called Shepley “donut boy,” according to the affidavit, and said the events were “all for going the wrong way.”“While the phlebotomist was administering the blood kit, Gene Suellentop’s demeanor becoming slightly aggressive in his tone, he made reference to physically going up against me,” Shepley said. “He looked me up and down, stating he played state sports competitively in high school. He stated he could ‘take me.’ ”Suellentrop’s office said he would issue a statement later Thursday. His attorney, Tom Lemon, did not immediately return a telephone message seeking comment.Suellentrop holds the state Senate’s second-highest leadership job, and the majority leader decides which proposals are debated each day. He has stepped away from most of his legislative duties until the criminal case is resolved.Suellentrop was not at the Statehouse on Thursday afternoon and will be absent Friday, according to GOP staffers.In the affidavit, Shepley said he initially saw Suellentrop driving west in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 470 and witnessed him narrowly miss another car. The trooper said he, too, had to swerve to avoid Suellentrop’s car. The ensuing chase reached speeds up to 90 mph in the 65 mph zone.Shepley, with help from Topeka police officers, eventually used a tactical maneuver to force Suellentrop to stop on Interstate 70.Shepley said when he approached the car, Suellentrop looked at him with a “confused, frightened, blank” stare and did not respond to commands to get out of the car. The patrolman said he smelled alcohol inside Suellentrop’s vehicle.A Topeka police officer and Shepley removed Suellentrop from the car and placed him in handcuffs. The trooper could not understand what Suellentrop was saying because he was mumbling with slurred speech, according to the affidavit.Because the car was stopped in a dangerous location, Suellentrop was taken to a state building for further testing, and the senator had trouble walking while he was there, according to the affidavit. Suellentrop refused to take a breathalyzer test, so Shepley obtained a search warrant and took him to the hospital for the blood test.The Wichita Republican was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-arrests-topeka-driving-under-the-influence-7380a7e3e4fbe335536f78e0a5bf719d">released</a>&nbsp;later that day after a Shawnee County District Court judge found during a first hearing that “pertinent information” wasn’t included in the arrest report, meaning there was no probable cause to support his arrest.Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay refiled the charges against him last week.

More bizarre details on DUI arrest of Kansas lawmaker

WAKEENEY, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has made an arrest in a child pornography case.

Just after 8pm. Wednesday, April 7, KBI agents served an arrest warrant at 209 N. 4th&nbsp;St. in Wakeeney and arrested Blaine D. Dryden, 62, of Wakeeney, on requested charges of aggravated internet trading of child pornography, and multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the agency. The arrest occurred without incident.

The alleged crimes are suspected to have occurred between November 2019 and June 2020. Dryden was employed as a lieutenant with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office until July 2020. When made aware of the allegations, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office cooperated fully in the investigation, and immediately placed Dryden on administrative leave.

After his arrest, Dryden was booked into to the Graham County Jail. Bond was set at $750,000.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617849662382.png" alt="Dryden-photo KBI" />
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 </figure>WAKEENEY, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has made an arrest in a child pornography case.Just after 8pm. Wednesday, April 7, KBI agents served an arrest warrant at 209 N. 4th&nbsp;St. in Wakeeney and arrested Blaine D. Dryden, 62, of Wakeeney, on requested charges of aggravated internet trading of child pornography, and multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the agency. The arrest occurred without incident.The alleged crimes are suspected to have occurred between November 2019 and June 2020. Dryden was employed as a lieutenant with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office until July 2020. When made aware of the allegations, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office cooperated fully in the investigation, and immediately placed Dryden on administrative leave.After his arrest, Dryden was booked into to the Graham County Jail. Bond was set at $750,000.

Former Kan. sheriff's Lt. accused of trading child porn

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after finding explosives in a vehicle.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police officers recognized a white Nissan Rogue at 21st and Woodlawn in&nbsp; Wichita, according Officer Charley Davidson. The suspect vehicle had reportedly been involved in multiple drive-by shootings. 

The officers stopped the vehicle at an apartment complex in the 5400 block of East 21st Street North. They arrested the occupants of the vehicle identified as 25-year-old Eri Mendoza and 29-year-old Jessica Valdovinos.

Inside the vehicle, officers also located an improvised explosive device that looked like a grenade. The Wichita Police bomb unit responded to assist with the safe disposal of the device.

In addition, police located a firearm, a firearm magazine and methamphetamine.

Mendoza is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, criminal possession of an explosive device, criminal use of an explosive device and driving with a suspended license, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Valdovinos is being held on charges of possession of methamphetamine, criminal use of an explosive device, and outstanding warrants.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mendoza has previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617828375770.png" alt="Mendoza photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Mendoza photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after finding explosives in a vehicle.Just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police officers recognized a white Nissan Rogue at 21st and Woodlawn in&nbsp; Wichita, according Officer Charley Davidson. The suspect vehicle had reportedly been involved in multiple drive-by shootings. The officers stopped the vehicle at an apartment complex in the 5400 block of East 21st Street North. They arrested the occupants of the vehicle identified as 25-year-old Eri Mendoza and 29-year-old Jessica Valdovinos.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617810586624.png" alt="Valdovinos photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Valdovinos photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Inside the vehicle, officers also located an improvised explosive device that looked like a grenade. The Wichita Police bomb unit responded to assist with the safe disposal of the device.In addition, police located a firearm, a firearm magazine and methamphetamine.Mendoza is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, criminal possession of an explosive device, criminal use of an explosive device and driving with a suspended license, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Valdovinos is being held on charges of possession of methamphetamine, criminal use of an explosive device, and outstanding warrants.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mendoza has previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

Police find explosive device in Kansas man's car

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man arrested in connection with New Year's Day murder made his first court appearance Tuesday.

Noah Martin, 19 of Wichita, is charged with recruiting criminal street gang membership and 2nd degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 12:05 a.m. New Year's Day, officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South Ida in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson..&nbsp; A citizen called and reported hearing shots and a man lying on the sidewalk.

Upon officers arriving, they located 22-year-old Gabriel Campos-Torres, who had been shot.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.

Through the investigation, an additional crime scene was located at a home in the 1200 block of South Laura, where Campos-Torres was shot.&nbsp; Investigators also learned that then 18-year-old Noah Martin and a 16-year-old were involved in the shooting.&nbsp; They were located at the home on Laura and arrested.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a firearms inside of the home.

Last month, investigators developed new information that implicated Martin's sister 21-year-old Isabel Diane Leeann Martin in the murder.&nbsp; Police arrested her. She is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

Noah Martin's next court appearance is set for April 22, according to the district attorney. His bond is $300,000.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a 21-year-old woman has been arrested in a Jan. 1 killing near downtown Wichita. 

Isabel Diane Leeann Martin was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree murder. She is the third person arrested in the death of 22-year-old Gabriel Campos-Torres. 

He was found shot early Jan. 1 and died at the scene. Martin also was arrested in an unrelated case of recruiting gang members. Police had previously arrested her brother 19-year-old Noah Martin of Wichita and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of second-degree murder in the killing. 

Police spokesperson Charley Davidson said investigators developed new information that implicated Isabel Martin in the shooting.&nbsp;

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made two arrests.

Just after 12:05 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South Ida in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson..&nbsp; A citizen called and reported hearing shots and a man lying on the sidewalk.

Through the investigation, an additional crime scene was located at a home in the 1200 block of South Laura, where Campos-Torres was shot.&nbsp; Investigators also learned that 18-year-old Noah Martin and a 16-year-old were involved in the shooting.&nbsp; They were located at the home on Laura and arrested.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a firearms inside of the home.

Martin of Wichita is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065752">held on a requested</a> charge of 2nd-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.&nbsp; The 16-year-old boy is being held a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder, according to Davidson.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1609538313369.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Martin photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man arrested in connection with New Year's Day murder made his first court appearance Tuesday.Noah Martin, 19 of Wichita, is charged with recruiting criminal street gang membership and 2nd degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 12:05 a.m. New Year's Day, officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South Ida in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson..&nbsp; A citizen called and reported hearing shots and a man lying on the sidewalk.Upon officers arriving, they located 22-year-old Gabriel Campos-Torres, who had been shot.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.Through the investigation, an additional crime scene was located at a home in the 1200 block of South Laura, where Campos-Torres was shot.&nbsp; Investigators also learned that then 18-year-old Noah Martin and a 16-year-old were involved in the shooting.&nbsp; They were located at the home on Laura and arrested.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a firearms inside of the home.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1617135091618.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Martin photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Last month, investigators developed new information that implicated Martin's sister 21-year-old Isabel Diane Leeann Martin in the murder.&nbsp; Police arrested her. She is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.Noah Martin's next court appearance is set for April 22, according to the district attorney. His bond is $300,000.---------------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police say a 21-year-old woman has been arrested in a Jan. 1 killing near downtown Wichita. Isabel Diane Leeann Martin was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree murder. She is the third person arrested in the death of 22-year-old Gabriel Campos-Torres. He was found shot early Jan. 1 and died at the scene. Martin also was arrested in an unrelated case of recruiting gang members. Police had previously arrested her brother 19-year-old Noah Martin of Wichita and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of second-degree murder in the killing. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1609538313369.png" alt="Martin photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Martin photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police spokesperson Charley Davidson said investigators developed new information that implicated Isabel Martin in the shooting.&nbsp;----------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made two arrests.Just after 12:05 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South Ida in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson..&nbsp; A citizen called and reported hearing shots and a man lying on the sidewalk.Upon officers arriving, they located 22-year-old Gabriel Campos-Torres, who had been shot.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.Through the investigation, an additional crime scene was located at a home in the 1200 block of South Laura, where Campos-Torres was shot.&nbsp; Investigators also learned that 18-year-old Noah Martin and a 16-year-old were involved in the shooting.&nbsp; They were located at the home on Laura and arrested.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a firearms inside of the home.Martin of Wichita is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20065752">held on a requested</a> charge of 2nd-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.&nbsp; The 16-year-old boy is being held a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder, according to Davidson.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Kansas teen charged in New Year's Day murder

NEW YORK (AP) — A tourist from Kansas was hit in the shoulder by a stray bullet near New York’s Times Square early Wednesday, police said.

The 44-year-old man was shot shortly after 2 a.m. near West 38th Street and Eighth Avenue, a police spokesperson said. Police do not believe he was the intended target, the spokesperson said.

The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital and is stable, police said.

The victim told police he attended Tuesday’s Mets-Phillies game in Philadelphia and then took a train or bus back to New York. The man was headed to his hotel when shots were fired, police said. No arrests have been made.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617803177071.png" alt="EMS transported the shooting&nbsp; victim to Bellevue Hospital -photo courtesy NYPD" />
 <figcaption>EMS transported the shooting&nbsp; victim to Bellevue Hospital -photo courtesy NYPD</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — A tourist from Kansas was hit in the shoulder by a stray bullet near New York’s Times Square early Wednesday, police said.The 44-year-old man was shot shortly after 2 a.m. near West 38th Street and Eighth Avenue, a police spokesperson said. Police do not believe he was the intended target, the spokesperson said.The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital and is stable, police said.The victim told police he attended Tuesday’s Mets-Phillies game in Philadelphia and then took a train or bus back to New York. The man was headed to his hotel when shots were fired, police said. No arrests have been made.

Stray bullet hits Kan. tourist near NYC's Times Square

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man following an incident in Shawnee County.

Just after 6:30 p.m. Monday, a K9 unit approached a man later identified as 49-year-old Shawn K. Morris of Topeka who was standing by a silver Chrysler 300 at a residence near SW 15th Street and SW Washburn Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. 

The deputy recognized the vehicle and the man and knew the man had multiple active warrants for his arrest. 

The deputy placed Morris into custody. During the investigation, deputies found illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia and multiple items stolen, according to the Topeka Police Department.

Morris was arrested on three City of Topeka bench warrants and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617754021532.png" alt="Morris has previous convictions for burglary, theft, criminal damage to property, an aggravated weapons violation and for drugs, according Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Morris has previous convictions for burglary, theft, criminal damage to property, an aggravated weapons violation and for drugs, according Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man following an incident in Shawnee County.Just after 6:30 p.m. Monday, a K9 unit approached a man later identified as 49-year-old Shawn K. Morris of Topeka who was standing by a silver Chrysler 300 at a residence near SW 15th Street and SW Washburn Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The deputy recognized the vehicle and the man and knew the man had multiple active warrants for his arrest. The deputy placed Morris into custody. During the investigation, deputies found illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia and multiple items stolen, according to the Topeka Police Department.Morris was arrested on three City of Topeka bench warrants and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Christian.

Sheriff's K9 helps arrest wanted Kansas felon 

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the cause of a weekend fire in Cowley County and have made an arrest.

On Sunday, the Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Winfield Police Department, Fire and EMS and several rural fire departments responded to a fire at the Winfield City Lake, according to Undersheriff Christina McDonald

The reporting party stated the individual who started the fire was still at the lake causing a physical disturbance and damaging property.

Deputies contacted several individuals at the Lake Permit Station. It was reported that Brandon Beyard, 26 of Winfield had started a fire around the Winfield City Lake. 

A physical disturbance resulted in this incident and Beyard was arrested on requested charges of Arson and Battery. 

Another subject identified as Micheal Terry, 27, of Wichita, Ks. was arrested on requested charges of Battery and Criminal Damage to Property. The victim was treated for injuries at the scene.

Beyard and Terry were transported to the Cowley County Jail and released on bond.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617733752483.png" alt="Terry photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Terry photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the cause of a weekend fire in Cowley County and have made an arrest.On Sunday, the Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Winfield Police Department, Fire and EMS and several rural fire departments responded to a fire at the Winfield City Lake, according to Undersheriff Christina McDonaldThe reporting party stated the individual who started the fire was still at the lake causing a physical disturbance and damaging property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617733700742.png" alt="Beyard photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Beyard photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies contacted several individuals at the Lake Permit Station. It was reported that Brandon Beyard, 26 of Winfield had started a fire around the Winfield City Lake. A physical disturbance resulted in this incident and Beyard was arrested on requested charges of Arson and Battery. Another subject identified as Micheal Terry, 27, of Wichita, Ks. was arrested on requested charges of Battery and Criminal Damage to Property. The victim was treated for injuries at the scene.Beyard and Terry were transported to the Cowley County Jail and released on bond.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of setting weekend fire

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with alleged arson.

Just after 11p.m. Monday, sheriff’s deputies responded to report of alleged arson and domestic battery at a residence in Northwest Barton County near Olmitz, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Upon arrival deputies learned that the suspect identified as 33-year-old Dietre Stevenson 33 of rural Olmitz, had become involved in a domestic battery situation with another family member. 

At some point Stevenson allegedly brandished a handgun threatening to kill the victim. It was later determined Stevenson had poured a flammable liquid on the residence and set the occupied house on fire.

Stevenson was arrested and booked on requested charges of aggravated arson, aggravated assault and aggravated domestic battery, according to Bellendir. She’s being held on a $75,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617720836550.png" alt="Stevenson photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Stevenson photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with alleged arson.Just after 11p.m. Monday, sheriff’s deputies responded to report of alleged arson and domestic battery at a residence in Northwest Barton County near Olmitz, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.Upon arrival deputies learned that the suspect identified as 33-year-old Dietre Stevenson 33 of rural Olmitz, had become involved in a domestic battery situation with another family member. At some point Stevenson allegedly brandished a handgun threatening to kill the victim. It was later determined Stevenson had poured a flammable liquid on the residence and set the occupied house on fire.Stevenson was arrested and booked on requested charges of aggravated arson, aggravated assault and aggravated domestic battery, according to Bellendir. She’s being held on a $75,000 bond.

Sheriff: Kan. woman accused of setting house on fire

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

Just before 3a.m. March 28, police conducted a&nbsp;traffic stop at involving a vehicle they observed driving down the wrong side of the road in the 900 block of South A Street in Arkansas City, according to&nbsp; Arkansas City Police in a media release issued April 5.

The vehicle’s tag was found to have an expired registration with a current registration sticker on it. Police later determined the sticker and tag were not the same.

The driver&nbsp;Robert Theophilus Lolar, 44, Winfield was found to have a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in Arkansas City Municipal Court. He was taken into custody without incident.

His passenger, Albert Lolar, 64, of Arkansas City, was found to be a suspect in an unrelated case being investigated by the Winfield Police Department. At Winfield’s request, he was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery-domestic violence and criminal damage property and transported to the county jail.

The vehicle was searched, and police found items suspected to be illegal substances and items associated with drug sales in the vehicle, which was later impounded and towed away from the scene

Robert Lolar was booked on suspicion of one felony count each of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and no drug tax stamp, as well as one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended driver’s license (third offense), expired or illegal registration, no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He also was cited for failure to appear in Arkansas City Municipal Court and transporting an open container of alcohol.

The vehicle was searched, and police found items suspected to be illegal substances and items associated with drug sales in the vehicle, which was later impounded and towed away from the scene.&nbsp; Both men have posted bail and are no longer in custody.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617651616595.png" alt="Robert Lolar" />
 <figcaption>Robert Lolar</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two men on numerous charges after a traffic stop.Just before 3a.m. March 28, police conducted a&nbsp;traffic stop at involving a vehicle they observed driving down the wrong side of the road in the 900 block of South A Street in Arkansas City, according to&nbsp; Arkansas City Police in a media release issued April 5.The vehicle’s tag was found to have an expired registration with a current registration sticker on it. Police later determined the sticker and tag were not the same.The driver&nbsp;Robert Theophilus Lolar, 44, Winfield was found to have a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in Arkansas City Municipal Court. He was taken into custody without incident.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617651661331.png" alt="Albert Lolar" />
 <figcaption>Albert Lolar</figcaption>
 </figure>His passenger, Albert Lolar, 64, of Arkansas City, was found to be a suspect in an unrelated case being investigated by the Winfield Police Department. At Winfield’s request, he was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery-domestic violence and criminal damage property and transported to the county jail.The vehicle was searched, and police found items suspected to be illegal substances and items associated with drug sales in the vehicle, which was later impounded and towed away from the sceneRobert Lolar was booked on suspicion of one felony count each of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and no drug tax stamp, as well as one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended driver’s license (third offense), expired or illegal registration, no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia.He also was cited for failure to appear in Arkansas City Municipal Court and transporting an open container of alcohol.The vehicle was searched, and police found items suspected to be illegal substances and items associated with drug sales in the vehicle, which was later impounded and towed away from the scene.&nbsp; Both men have posted bail and are no longer in custody.

2 men jailed after found driving down wrong side of Kan. road

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for his actions during a disturbance on Easter Sunday.

Just after 6:30 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance with a weapon call at an apartment in the 3000 block of West Douglas in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 21 -year-old woman at the apartment.&nbsp; As officers entered the apartment, they heard a gunshot from a bedroom.&nbsp; Officers began giving verbal instructions to the individuals inside the room.&nbsp; 

&nbsp;Scott Bryant, 21, of Derby exited the room armed with a handgun and complied with instructions given to him.&nbsp; Officers arrested him without further incident and recovered the handgun.

A 19-year-old woman and 20-year-old woman also exited the bedroom.

The investigation revealed the four individuals are all known to each other, and the 19 and 20-year-old women got into an argument with Bryant.&nbsp; He fired the handgun during the disturbance and after the officers arrived.&nbsp; No one was injured in this incident.&nbsp; The gun was reported stolen.

The case will be presented to the City of Wichita prosecutors.

Bryant is being held on requested charges of possession of stolen property and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617622838213.png" alt="Bryant-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Bryant-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for his actions during a disturbance on Easter Sunday.Just after 6:30 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance with a weapon call at an apartment in the 3000 block of West Douglas in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers contacted a 21 -year-old woman at the apartment.&nbsp; As officers entered the apartment, they heard a gunshot from a bedroom.&nbsp; Officers began giving verbal instructions to the individuals inside the room.&nbsp; &nbsp;Scott Bryant, 21, of Derby exited the room armed with a handgun and complied with instructions given to him.&nbsp; Officers arrested him without further incident and recovered the handgun.A 19-year-old woman and 20-year-old woman also exited the bedroom.The investigation revealed the four individuals are all known to each other, and the 19 and 20-year-old women got into an argument with Bryant.&nbsp; He fired the handgun during the disturbance and after the officers arrived.&nbsp; No one was injured in this incident.&nbsp; The gun was reported stolen.The case will be presented to the City of Wichita prosecutors.Bryant is being held on requested charges of possession of stolen property and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to Davidson.

Kan. man fired stolen handgun during Easter Sunday dispute

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The death of a Kansas man whose body was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kan., in 2004 was a homicide, according to a new report by a federal forensic examiner.

As part of a continuing federal investigation of Alonzo Brooks’ death, his body was exhumed and transported to Dover Air Force Base for examination by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner. The examiner’s report concludes that the cause of death was homicide.

“We knew that Alonzo Brooks died under very suspicious circumstances,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard. “This new examination by a team of the world’s best forensic pathologists and experts establishes it was no accident. Alonzo Brooks was killed. 

We are doing everything we can, and will spare no resources, to bring those responsible to justice.”

“The FBI’s commitment to justice remains at the forefront of each and every investigation,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Langan.

“Our reach is broad, and the strength of our investigative tools are exceptional. We remain dedicated to uncovering the truth surrounding the murder of Alonzo Brooks and ensuring those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”

The new autopsy focuses on injuries to parts of Brooks’ body that the examiner concluded are inconsistent with normal patterns of decomposition.

Details of the examination are being withheld for investigative purposes.

In 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas and the FBI reopened the investigation of Brooks’ death, which had been dormant for years. As part of the new investigation, the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for Brooks’ death.

In the initial investigation, a coroner in Linn County said he was unable to determine a cause of death and witnesses’ interviews failed to produce any arrests. The new investigation is focused on determining whether Brooks, an

African-American who was 23 years old when he died, was the victim of a racially motivated killing. Brooks was last seen alive in April 2004 during a party at a house on the outskirts of La Cygne. He was one of only three African-American men at the party, which 100 or more people attended.

Brooks, who lived in Gardner, Kan., rode to the party with friends. They left before him and he wound up with no ride home.

When Brooks failed to come home the next day, his family and friends contacted the Linn County Sheriff’s Department.

According to reports at the time, the Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies searched areas around the farmhouse, including parts of nearby Middle Creek, but did not find Alonzo.

After Alonzo had been missing for almost a month, a group of his family and friends organized a search. They began on the road near the 

farmhouse and walked the two branches of Middle Creek. In just under an hour, they found Alonzo’s body, partially on top of a pile of brush and branches in the creek.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591908849400.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The death of a Kansas man whose body was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kan., in 2004 was a homicide, according to a new report by a federal forensic examiner.As part of a continuing federal investigation of Alonzo Brooks’ death, his body was exhumed and transported to Dover Air Force Base for examination by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner. The examiner’s report concludes that the cause of death was homicide.“We knew that Alonzo Brooks died under very suspicious circumstances,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard. “This new examination by a team of the world’s best forensic pathologists and experts establishes it was no accident. Alonzo Brooks was killed. We are doing everything we can, and will spare no resources, to bring those responsible to justice.”“The FBI’s commitment to justice remains at the forefront of each and every investigation,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Langan.“Our reach is broad, and the strength of our investigative tools are exceptional. We remain dedicated to uncovering the truth surrounding the murder of Alonzo Brooks and ensuring those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”The new autopsy focuses on injuries to parts of Brooks’ body that the examiner concluded are inconsistent with normal patterns of decomposition.Details of the examination are being withheld for investigative purposes.In 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas and the FBI reopened the investigation of Brooks’ death, which had been dormant for years. As part of the new investigation, the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for Brooks’ death.In the initial investigation, a coroner in Linn County said he was unable to determine a cause of death and witnesses’ interviews failed to produce any arrests. The new investigation is focused on determining whether Brooks, anAfrican-American who was 23 years old when he died, was the victim of a racially motivated killing. Brooks was last seen alive in April 2004 during a party at a house on the outskirts of La Cygne. He was one of only three African-American men at the party, which 100 or more people attended.Brooks, who lived in Gardner, Kan., rode to the party with friends. They left before him and he wound up with no ride home.When Brooks failed to come home the next day, his family and friends contacted the Linn County Sheriff’s Department.According to reports at the time, the Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies searched areas around the farmhouse, including parts of nearby Middle Creek, but did not find Alonzo.After Alonzo had been missing for almost a month, a group of his family and friends organized a search. They began on the road near the farmhouse and walked the two branches of Middle Creek. In just under an hour, they found Alonzo’s body, partially on top of a pile of brush and branches in the creek.

FBI confirms 2004 death of Kan. man was a homicide

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Hays Police Department has arrested a 14-year-old Hays Middle School student on a charge of criminal threat for a bomb threat made against the school on March 30.

A threat of a bomb inside of a school at 201 W. 29th was made to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation tip line on March 30.

A quick search by the KBI determined the only school in the state with that address was Hays Middle School.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617650812404.jpeg" alt="Police outside hays Middle School during the March 30 investigation" />
 <figcaption>Police outside hays Middle School during the March 30 investigation</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Hays Police Department has arrested a 14-year-old Hays Middle School student on a charge of criminal threat for a bomb threat made against the school on March 30.A threat of a bomb inside of a school at 201 W. 29th was made to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation tip line on March 30.A quick search by the KBI determined the only school in the state with that address was Hays Middle School.

Arrest made in Hays Middle School bomb threat

Saline County —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest in Salina.

A Wichita man was arrested early Saturday morning after he was observed throwing something out of a vehicle window in north Salina.

Just after 2a.m. Saturday, a police&nbsp;officer at the intersection of W. Otis Avenue and N. Ninth Street in Salina observed a northbound 2019 Nissan Sentra with no headlights activated, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the 1500 block of N. Ninth Street, but the driver later identified as 31-year-old Terrius Jones failed to pull over and a pursuit ensued at speeds reaching 50 mph, according to Forester.

While pursuing the vehicle, the officer observed the driver throw something from the car in the 200 block of E. Diamond Drive.

The Sentra finally stopped at the intersection of W. Grand Avenue and Barney Street.&nbsp; Officers later located a small plastic baggie containing suspected cocaine in the area where the driver was seen throwing something from the vehicle.

Police arrested&nbsp; Jones and booked him on requested charges that include, Possession of cocaine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Flee and elude, Driving without headlights, Improper driving on laned roadways, Speeding and No turn signal,&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617460288162.jpeg" alt="Jones has previous convictions for aggravated battery, criminal restraint, aggravated burglary, DUI and other drug use- photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Jones has previous convictions for aggravated battery, criminal restraint, aggravated burglary, DUI and other drug use- photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Saline County —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest in Salina.A Wichita man was arrested early Saturday morning after he was observed throwing something out of a vehicle window in north Salina.Just after 2a.m. Saturday, a police&nbsp;officer at the intersection of W. Otis Avenue and N. Ninth Street in Salina observed a northbound 2019 Nissan Sentra with no headlights activated, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the 1500 block of N. Ninth Street, but the driver later identified as 31-year-old Terrius Jones failed to pull over and a pursuit ensued at speeds reaching 50 mph, according to Forester.While pursuing the vehicle, the officer observed the driver throw something from the car in the 200 block of E. Diamond Drive.The Sentra finally stopped at the intersection of W. Grand Avenue and Barney Street.&nbsp; Officers later located a small plastic baggie containing suspected cocaine in the area where the driver was seen throwing something from the vehicle.Police arrested&nbsp; Jones and booked him on requested charges that include, Possession of cocaine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Flee and elude, Driving without headlights, Improper driving on laned roadways, Speeding and No turn signal,&nbsp;

Police: Kan. felon threw bag of cocaine from vehicle during chase

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have arrested the victim's uncle.

Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a walk-in shooting call at an area hospital, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located a 45-year-old victim who had a gunshot to his arm.&nbsp; He was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed 63-year-old Ernest Coburn and his nephew got into an argument at Coburn's home in the 2400 block of North Beacon Hill.&nbsp; The victim and his 44-year-old girlfriend were leaving in the girls's 2013 Buick Enclave when Coburn pulled out a handgun and began firing shots at the vehicle, striking the vehicle and his nephew.

Officers located Coburn at his home on Beacon Hill and he was arrested without incident. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property, according to Davidson.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617567833859.png" alt="Coburn photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Coburn photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have arrested the victim's uncle.Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a walk-in shooting call at an area hospital, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located a 45-year-old victim who had a gunshot to his arm.&nbsp; He was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed 63-year-old Ernest Coburn and his nephew got into an argument at Coburn's home in the 2400 block of North Beacon Hill.&nbsp; The victim and his 44-year-old girlfriend were leaving in the girls's 2013 Buick Enclave when Coburn pulled out a handgun and began firing shots at the vehicle, striking the vehicle and his nephew.Officers located Coburn at his home on Beacon Hill and he was arrested without incident. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property, according to Davidson.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.

Police: Kan. man shot nephew during weekend dispute

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

Just before 8 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting at a home in the 2600 block of North Madison, according officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 23-year-old man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the victim met with individuals known to him at the home on North Madison.&nbsp; After arriving, a suspect shot him with a handgun and fled the scene.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617619872501.png" alt="Police on the scene of the Saturday night shooting investigation -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the Saturday night shooting investigation -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting.Just before 8 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting at a home in the 2600 block of North Madison, according officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers contacted a 23-year-old man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed the victim met with individuals known to him at the home on North Madison.&nbsp; After arriving, a suspect shot him with a handgun and fled the scene.Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: 23-year-old Kansas man shot at his home

KANSAS CITY (AP) —A Dallas woman was sentenced to five years in prison for causing a nightclub dancer’s death by performing an illegal cosmetic butt injection on her in Missouri.

Nitica Deonte Lee, 49, was sentenced Thursday for involuntary manslaughter in the 2015 death of Daysha Phillips.

Prosecutors said Lee traveled from her Dallas home to a hotel in Edmundson, a suburb near St. Louis’ main airport, where she injected the liquid silicone. Phillips, who was 22, died four days later after the silicone entered her bloodstream and became trapped in her lungs.

Three others accompanied Phillips. One backed out, and two others who received injections didn’t appear to suffer any ill effects, police said at the time.

Lee, who previously served time in prison for robbery, burglary and theft, was charged a few months after Phillips&nbsp;died.&nbsp;But she was a fugitive for five years before being arrested by Dallas police in July. Prosecutors said she spent some of that time in Mexico.

Cosmetic surgeons use fat from elsewhere in the body for enhancements, but black market practitioners sometimes use silicone sourced from hardware stores. Deaths have occurred around the U.S.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617460290299.png" alt="Lee- photo&nbsp; Edmundson Missouri Police" />
 <figcaption>Lee- photo&nbsp; Edmundson Missouri Police</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —A Dallas woman was sentenced to five years in prison for causing a nightclub dancer’s death by performing an illegal cosmetic butt injection on her in Missouri.Nitica Deonte Lee, 49, was sentenced Thursday for involuntary manslaughter in the 2015 death of Daysha Phillips.Prosecutors said Lee traveled from her Dallas home to a hotel in Edmundson, a suburb near St. Louis’ main airport, where she injected the liquid silicone. Phillips, who was 22, died four days later after the silicone entered her bloodstream and became trapped in her lungs.Three others accompanied Phillips. One backed out, and two others who received injections didn’t appear to suffer any ill effects, police said at the time.Lee, who previously served time in prison for robbery, burglary and theft, was charged a few months after Phillips&nbsp;died.&nbsp;But she was a fugitive for five years before being arrested by Dallas police in July. Prosecutors said she spent some of that time in Mexico.Cosmetic surgeons use fat from elsewhere in the body for enhancements, but black market practitioners sometimes use silicone sourced from hardware stores. Deaths have occurred around the U.S.

Woman sentenced to prison for butt injection death 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital and have made an arrest.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of North Broadway in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. 

Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man who had been shot in the hand and torso by what appeared to be pellets from a shotgun. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

While at the hospital, a second 17-year-old victim arrived who had also been shot in the torso by pellets from a shotgun. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the two victims entered the Treatco plant property in the 2300 block of North Broadway when they were approached by 62-year-old Ken Thomas, who is the owner of the property. 

Thomas fired multiple shots from a shotgun at them.

Officers contacted Thomas at the Treatco property, and he was arrested without incident on requested charges of&nbsp;two counts of aggravated battery, according to Davidson. Officers also recovered a shotgun.&nbsp; Treatco was a pet treat company. Three fires have been reported at the property since 2011. Federal and state officials investigated the business several times in the past for alleged environmental violations, according to the Associated Press.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617498540734.png" alt="Thomas photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Thomas photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital and have made an arrest.Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of North Broadway in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man who had been shot in the hand and torso by what appeared to be pellets from a shotgun. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.While at the hospital, a second 17-year-old victim arrived who had also been shot in the torso by pellets from a shotgun. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed the two victims entered the Treatco plant property in the 2300 block of North Broadway when they were approached by 62-year-old Ken Thomas, who is the owner of the property. Thomas fired multiple shots from a shotgun at them.Officers contacted Thomas at the Treatco property, and he was arrested without incident on requested charges of&nbsp;two counts of aggravated battery, according to Davidson. Officers also recovered a shotgun.&nbsp; Treatco was a pet treat company. Three fires have been reported at the property since 2011. Federal and state officials investigated the business several times in the past for alleged environmental violations, according to the Associated Press.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Police: Kan. property owner arrested; used shotgun on teens

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison in a deadly Kansas crash.

&nbsp;Benjamin Buzzini also was ordered Friday to pay about $2,090 in restitution.

He pleaded no contest in January to involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the April 2017 crash that killed Stephanie Futral, of Wichita,

A state trooper testified at the preliminary hearing that the sport utility had been traveling at a speed of 150 mph just seconds before it began to roll near South Hutchinson.

A blood draw several hours after the crash showed Buzzini had a blood-alcohol level of 0.07, which is just below the legal limit, but that he also had THC, from marijuana, in his system.

His attorney, Kenneth Miller, sought a shorter sentence, noting that Buzzini is the father of a 7-month-old girl and has health issues. Miller also raised questions about whether Buzzini was behind the wheel.

But prosecutors noted that Buzzini was arrested in Houston on suspicion of road rage in September and aggravated assault in February while free on bond in the Kansas case.

Futral’s sister, Olivia Hicks, challenged Buzzini to use his time in prison become a “better man” and to stop drinking.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison in a deadly Kansas crash.&nbsp;Benjamin Buzzini also was ordered Friday to pay about $2,090 in restitution.He pleaded no contest in January to involuntary manslaughter resulting from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the April 2017 crash that killed Stephanie Futral, of Wichita,A state trooper testified at the preliminary hearing that the sport utility had been traveling at a speed of 150 mph just seconds before it began to roll near South Hutchinson.A blood draw several hours after the crash showed Buzzini had a blood-alcohol level of 0.07, which is just below the legal limit, but that he also had THC, from marijuana, in his system.His attorney, Kenneth Miller, sought a shorter sentence, noting that Buzzini is the father of a 7-month-old girl and has health issues. Miller also raised questions about whether Buzzini was behind the wheel.But prosecutors noted that Buzzini was arrested in Houston on suspicion of road rage in September and aggravated assault in February while free on bond in the Kansas case.Futral’s sister, Olivia Hicks, challenged Buzzini to use his time in prison become a “better man” and to stop drinking.

Man sentenced for fatal Kansas crash at 150mph

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a Kansas man on drug distribution allegations.

On April 1, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 block of SW Tyler related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

At the home, officers located heroin and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested 36-year-old&nbsp;Dustin Lutterman&nbsp; of Topeka on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent and Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication facility, according to Monasmith.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617467287936.png" alt="Lutterman photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a Kansas man on drug distribution allegations.On April 1, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 900 block of SW Tyler related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.At the home, officers located heroin and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested 36-year-old&nbsp;Dustin Lutterman&nbsp; of Topeka on requested charges of Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent and Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication facility, according to Monasmith.

Kan. man accused of heroin distribution near a school

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

Just after 11a.m. April 1,&nbsp;a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 1995 Mazda pickup truck in the 3000 block of SE Croco Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. 

The driver’s side windshield was smashed. The truck came back stolen, according to the Topeka Police Department. 

During the investigation, deputies located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested the driver, Christopher J. Obier, 33, of Topeka.

He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, driving without a valid license and obstructed windshield, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617359077199.png" alt="Obier photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Obier photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges following a traffic stop.Just after 11a.m. April 1,&nbsp;a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 1995 Mazda pickup truck in the 3000 block of SE Croco Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The driver’s side windshield was smashed. The truck came back stolen, according to the Topeka Police Department. During the investigation, deputies located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested the driver, Christopher J. Obier, 33, of Topeka.He was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, driving without a valid license and obstructed windshield, according to Christian.

Kan. deputies catch drug suspect driving stolen pickup

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent attack on a woman have&nbsp; a suspect 34-year-old Brandon Lambert in custody.

Police located him at a north Salina residence Friday and was taken into custody without incident.

On March 20, 0fficers were sent to the 200 block of S. College Avenue in Salina for a domestic violence call. Officers spoke to a 29-year-old Salina woman who reported being the victim of domestic violence related crimes. Lambert had left the area as officers arrived on scene.

According to the police department, an affidavit was submitted to the Saline County Attorney’s Office, and an arrest warrant was issued by the Saline County District Court for Lambert on&nbsp; requested charges that include Attempted first degree murder, Aggravated domestic violence battery, Aggravated kidnapping, Aggravated burglary, Aggravated assault, Aggravated intimidation of a witness, Criminal threat, Criminal damage to property, Violation of protection order and Harassment by telecommunication device.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616591520358.jpeg" alt="Lambert photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Lambert photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent attack on a woman have&nbsp; a suspect 34-year-old Brandon Lambert in custody.Police located him at a north Salina residence Friday and was taken into custody without incident.On March 20, 0fficers were sent to the 200 block of S. College Avenue in Salina for a domestic violence call. Officers spoke to a 29-year-old Salina woman who reported being the victim of domestic violence related crimes. Lambert had left the area as officers arrived on scene.According to the police department, an affidavit was submitted to the Saline County Attorney’s Office, and an arrest warrant was issued by the Saline County District Court for Lambert on&nbsp; requested charges that include Attempted first degree murder, Aggravated domestic violence battery, Aggravated kidnapping, Aggravated burglary, Aggravated assault, Aggravated intimidation of a witness, Criminal threat, Criminal damage to property, Violation of protection order and Harassment by telecommunication device.

After 2 weeks, police arrest Kan. suspect in violent attack 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a victim to the hospital.

Just after 6p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call in the 2600 block of N Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Trevor Macy.

 After arriving on scene, officers located a 34-year-old man inside a business at the location with multiple gunshot wounds. 

EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries, but he is expected to survive. Police did not release the victim's name or report an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617381429956.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KAKE" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a victim to the hospital.Just after 6p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call in the 2600 block of N Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Trevor Macy. After arriving on scene, officers located a 34-year-old man inside a business at the location with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries, but he is expected to survive. Police did not release the victim's name or report an arrest.