RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Junction City man on multiple allegations after an arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 37-year-old Marcus Jackson of Junction City on a Riley County District Court warrant, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

He is being held on requested charges that include aggravated burglary, aggravated domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated sexual battery, violation of a protection order, aggravated kidnapping and attempted rape.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Junction City man on multiple allegations after an arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 37-year-old Marcus Jackson of Junction City on a Riley County District Court warrant, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.He is being held on requested charges that include aggravated burglary, aggravated domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated sexual battery, violation of a protection order, aggravated kidnapping and attempted rape.

Junction City man held on a $150,000 bond for alleged violent crimes

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas stepfather accused in the child abuse death of a toddler made his first court appearance on Wednesday.

Shawn D. Lewis, 33, was charged with first degree murder and child abust in the death of his 2-year-old stepson, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorneys office.

On July 3, police responded to Wesley Medical Center after being notified of a two-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital with severe injuries after a reported fall, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

During the investigation, it was determined that the injuries sustained by the child were inconsistent with the facts provided by Lewis who as caring for the child at the time the boy was injured.&nbsp;

Patrol officers and investigators from the Exploited Missing Children’s Unit and the WPD Homicide Unit began investigating this case due to the severity of the injuries.&nbsp;

On July 3, police arrested the 33-year-old step-father of the boy Shawn D. Lewis, on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, head trauma/permanent and Child Abuse.

On Saturday the child, John Landon Delano, died of his injuries.&nbsp; Lewis is being held on a $2 million bond and is due back in court July 21.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751843575801.png" alt="Lewis photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas stepfather accused in the child abuse death of a toddler made his first court appearance on Wednesday.Shawn D. Lewis, 33, was charged with first degree murder and child abust in the death of his 2-year-old stepson, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorneys office.On July 3, police responded to Wesley Medical Center after being notified of a two-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital with severe injuries after a reported fall, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.During the investigation, it was determined that the injuries sustained by the child were inconsistent with the facts provided by Lewis who as caring for the child at the time the boy was injured.&nbsp;Patrol officers and investigators from the Exploited Missing Children’s Unit and the WPD Homicide Unit began investigating this case due to the severity of the injuries.&nbsp;On July 3, police arrested the 33-year-old step-father of the boy Shawn D. Lewis, on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, head trauma/permanent and Child Abuse.On Saturday the child, John Landon Delano, died of his injuries.&nbsp; Lewis is being held on a $2 million bond and is due back in court July 21.

Kan. man accused in 2-year-old stepson's death faces a judge

CHEROKEE COUNTY&nbsp;– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a firefighter of the Coffeyville Fire Department for child sex crimes.

Just after 8:30a.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; KBI agents arrested 25-year-old Spencer Barnard, of Baxter Springs, after a traffic stop in Cherokee County. Barnard was arrested on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, according to a media release from the KBI.

KBI agents and sheriff’s deputies also conducted a search warrant at a residence at 1004 Cherokee Ave., in Baxter Springs, related to the case.

Following the arrest, Barnard was booked into the Cherokee County Jail.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752098616252.png" alt="Barnard photo Cherokee Co." />
 <figcaption>Barnard photo Cherokee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>CHEROKEE COUNTY&nbsp;– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a firefighter of the Coffeyville Fire Department for child sex crimes.Just after 8:30a.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; KBI agents arrested 25-year-old Spencer Barnard, of Baxter Springs, after a traffic stop in Cherokee County. Barnard was arrested on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, according to a media release from the KBI.KBI agents and sheriff’s deputies also conducted a search warrant at a residence at 1004 Cherokee Ave., in Baxter Springs, related to the case.Following the arrest, Barnard was booked into the Cherokee County Jail.&nbsp;

Kansas firefighter accused of child sex crimes

KANSAS CITY, KAN.– A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment charging a Kansas man on drug trafficking and illegal firearms offenses, according to the United State's Attorney.

Marquis V. Bridgeman, 26, of Kansas City, Kansas, is charged with two counts of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a machine gun, one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to court documents.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney David Zabel is prosecuting the case

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751486918750.png" alt="Bridgeman from an earlier arrest in Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Bridgeman from an earlier arrest in Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN.– A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment charging a Kansas man on drug trafficking and illegal firearms offenses, according to the United State's Attorney.Marquis V. Bridgeman, 26, of Kansas City, Kansas, is charged with two counts of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a machine gun, one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to court documents.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.Assistant U.S. Attorney David Zabel is prosecuting the case

Indictment: Kan. man had a machine gun and was selling fentanyl

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Crimestoppers is asking for the public’s help in tracking down three would-be thieves who attempted to withdraw cash from an ATM — the hard way.

According to police, the attempted theft happened on June 29, 2025, when three suspects, disguised in hoodies and hats, tried to break into an ATM. Surveillance footage shows the trio fumbling with tools and prying the machine open, apparently unaware that their entire “heist” was being recorded on multiple cameras.

“Let’s just say the ATM wasn’t impressed — and neither are we,” they said in a Facebook post.

Police described the suspects as male and likely inexperienced in any actual form of ATM theft. Investigators are urging anyone who may recognize the individuals — or knows a roommate, ex, or coworker who suddenly seems flush with cash — to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be made anonymously, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752076537158.jpeg" alt="Photo McPherson County Crime Stoppers" />
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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Crimestoppers is asking for the public’s help in tracking down three would-be thieves who attempted to withdraw cash from an ATM — the hard way.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752101355143.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>According to police, the attempted theft happened on June 29, 2025, when three suspects, disguised in hoodies and hats, tried to break into an ATM. Surveillance footage shows the trio fumbling with tools and prying the machine open, apparently unaware that their entire “heist” was being recorded on multiple cameras.“Let’s just say the ATM wasn’t impressed — and neither are we,” they said in a Facebook post.Police described the suspects as male and likely inexperienced in any actual form of ATM theft. Investigators are urging anyone who may recognize the individuals — or knows a roommate, ex, or coworker who suddenly seems flush with cash — to contact Crime Stoppers.Tips can be made anonymously, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward

Police ask for help to ID Kansas ATM theft suspects

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations&nbsp;

Just before 10 p.m. July 6, a sheriff's deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen white 2000 Ford F-150 near SE 5th Street and SE Tefft Street in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. 

The driver, later identified as 25-year-old Anthony A. Weems of Topeka, refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The pursuit ended in the 500 block of SE Lamar Street when Weems ran from the pickup. Investigators eventually found him inside a residence nearby.

Weems was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charge of Possession of stolen property, Flee or attempt to elude, Fail to stop at a stop sign, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, Reckless driving, Speeding and Failure to give signal when changing lanes or turning.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751919452150.png" alt="Weems photo Shawnee County" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations&nbsp;Just before 10 p.m. July 6, a sheriff's deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen white 2000 Ford F-150 near SE 5th Street and SE Tefft Street in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The driver, later identified as 25-year-old Anthony A. Weems of Topeka, refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The pursuit ended in the 500 block of SE Lamar Street when Weems ran from the pickup. Investigators eventually found him inside a residence nearby.Weems was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charge of Possession of stolen property, Flee or attempt to elude, Fail to stop at a stop sign, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, Reckless driving, Speeding and Failure to give signal when changing lanes or turning.

Stolen pickup suspect found hiding in Kansas home

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 28-year-old Destiny Voss, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

Just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a local hospital in reference to a victim, later identified as Voss, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. A short time later, he died of his injuries. Investigators determined the shooting occurred in the 3200 Block of SW Randolph in Topeka.

This is the city’s 9th homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or released suspect details.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 28-year-old Destiny Voss, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.Just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a local hospital in reference to a victim, later identified as Voss, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. A short time later, he died of his injuries. Investigators determined the shooting occurred in the 3200 Block of SW Randolph in Topeka.This is the city’s 9th homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or released suspect details.

Police ID Kansas man who died in weekend shooting 

LABETTE COUNTY&nbsp;–The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Edna man for alleged child sex crimes.

On Monday, July 7, around 12 p.m., KBI agents and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old David Stevens, of Edna, at the Labette County Sheriff’s Office. Stevens was arrested for six counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

The KBI Child Victims Unit began investigating after a cyber tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in March. On June 2, KBI agents and deputies from the Labette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 215 N. Marks Ave., in Edna.

&nbsp;Stevens is being held in the the Labette County Jail without bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751992375310.png" alt="Stevens photo Labette County&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Stevens photo Labette County&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>LABETTE COUNTY&nbsp;–The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Edna man for alleged child sex crimes.On Monday, July 7, around 12 p.m., KBI agents and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old David Stevens, of Edna, at the Labette County Sheriff’s Office. Stevens was arrested for six counts of sexual exploitation of a child.The KBI Child Victims Unit began investigating after a cyber tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in March. On June 2, KBI agents and deputies from the Labette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 215 N. Marks Ave., in Edna.&nbsp;Stevens is being held in the the Labette County Jail without bond.

Cyber tip led to arrest of Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes

Justices challenge claim partially obstructed text on license plate justifies traffic stop

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court reversed the drug-trafficking conviction of an Illinois-tagged motorist linked to evidence seized from a vehicle stopped by Geary County law enforcement merely because the frame around a license plate obstructed part of the state’s name.

The unanimous Supreme Court noted Kansas statute didn’t require a state’s name on license plates to be clearly legible. The justices agreed partial obstruction of a word on the out-of-state plate at the center of this case couldn’t provide a Kansas law enforcement officer the opportunity to formulate reasonable suspicion that a crime was or would occur to warrant a traffic stop.

This saga began in March 2021 when Geary County sheriff’s deputy Bradley Rose pulled over motorist Brian Beck on Interstate 70 near Junction City because he noticed half of the word “Illinois” couldn’t be easily read on the tag.

Rose nevertheless called in Beck’s tag to dispatch as “Illinois Charles John 14442” before stepping out of his cruiser, the Supreme Court opinion said. Rose said at trial Beck appeared “extremely nervous,” was breathing deeply during the traffic stop and admitted to being lost. The deputy decided that was enough to detain Beck and call in a drug dog.

During the canine inspection, the animal alerted to possible presence of illegal drugs. The vehicle search revealed a satchel with 2.1 pounds of methamphetamine. At one point, Beck tried to flee the scene but was arrested.

Geary County District Judge Courtney Boehm, an appointee of Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer, rejected the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence obtained in the search. Beck was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute, failure to purchase a drug tax stamp and interference with a law enforcement officer.

Beck, 56, was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison and was at Winfield Correctional Facility when the Supreme Court’s decision was handed down. A Kansas Department of Corrections spokesman said the agency wouldn’t release inmates until a court forwarded necessary paperwork to the prison.

In 2024, a three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed Beck’s convictions based on a belief Beck’s license plate wasn’t clearly visible as required.

Beck filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, which concluded the Geary County judge applied an improper legal standard for deciding whether law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to justify a stop and search. The justices likewise concluded the Court of Appeals reached the wrong determination on suppression of evidence.

“We reject the analytic framework adopted by the lower courts and their conclusions of law,” the Supreme Court decision said.

The Supreme Court opinion authored by Justice Eric Rosen wiped Beck’s convictions off the books and sent the case back to district court to determine whether the deputy had “constitutionally valid grounds for making the stop and seizure.”

The high court’s 13-page opinion could serve as a roadmap for Geary County’s reexamination of available evidence in the Beck case.

“No statute requires displaying the Kansas state name anywhere other than on the registration decal, where it may be abbreviated,” said Rosen, who was appointed by Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. “It places no such requirement on anything else printed on a license plate, whether it is an ‘I’m Pet Friendly’ logo or a state name.”

The Supreme Court’s decision could offer relief to thousands of drivers in Kansas who installed or left in place brackets on license plates and unwittingly opened themselves to traffic stops, drug-dog searches and seizures by law enforcement.

Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles, who also was appointed by Sebelius, was among members of the Supreme Court perplexed by willingness of the lower courts to broaden license plate regulation in a way that threatened motorists with a fine up to $2,500 or a jail sentence ranging from 30 days to six months.

“There are a lot of frames that cover up half of the word ‘Kansas’ — a lot,” Biles said during oral argument of the case in November. “Anyone driving with that frame is subject to six months in jail? Is that where we’re at with the state’s position on this and this Court of Appeals’ decision?”

“I believe that’s what the statute says,” said Kansas assistant solicitor general Ethan Zipf-Sigler, who unsuccessfully fought to sustain the verdict against Beck.

Biles said the court record in the case was troubling because of assertions license plates in Kansas had to be clearly legible to a law enforcement officer located a safe distance from a targeted vehicle.

“I’m really struck by how arbitrary the enforcement aspect is,” Biles said. “I can’t help but think the state is adding words to a statute that we don’t get to do.”

Attorney Kasper Schirer, senior assistant appellate defender, argued on Beck’s behalf before the Supreme Court and said the traffic stop was unlawful from the outset.

“When no law has been violated, when no traffic law has been violated, the Fourth Amendment does not allow for suspicionless seizures,” he said.

<h2>Justices challenge claim partially obstructed text on license plate justifies traffic stop</h2>By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court reversed the drug-trafficking conviction of an Illinois-tagged motorist linked to evidence seized from a vehicle stopped by Geary County law enforcement merely because the frame around a license plate obstructed part of the state’s name.The unanimous Supreme Court noted Kansas statute didn’t require a state’s name on license plates to be clearly legible. The justices agreed partial obstruction of a word on the out-of-state plate at the center of this case couldn’t provide a Kansas law enforcement officer the opportunity to formulate reasonable suspicion that a crime was or would occur to warrant a traffic stop.This saga began in March 2021 when Geary County sheriff’s deputy Bradley Rose pulled over motorist Brian Beck on Interstate 70 near Junction City because he noticed half of the word “Illinois” couldn’t be easily read on the tag.Rose nevertheless called in Beck’s tag to dispatch as “Illinois Charles John 14442” before stepping out of his cruiser, the Supreme Court opinion said. Rose said at trial Beck appeared “extremely nervous,” was breathing deeply during the traffic stop and admitted to being lost. The deputy decided that was enough to detain Beck and call in a drug dog.During the canine inspection, the animal alerted to possible presence of illegal drugs. The vehicle search revealed a satchel with 2.1 pounds of methamphetamine. At one point, Beck tried to flee the scene but was arrested.Geary County District Judge Courtney Boehm, an appointee of Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer, rejected the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence obtained in the search. Beck was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute, failure to purchase a drug tax stamp and interference with a law enforcement officer.Beck, 56, was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison and was at Winfield Correctional Facility when the Supreme Court’s decision was handed down. A Kansas Department of Corrections spokesman said the agency wouldn’t release inmates until a court forwarded necessary paperwork to the prison.In 2024, a three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed Beck’s convictions based on a belief Beck’s license plate wasn’t clearly visible as required.Beck filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, which concluded the Geary County judge applied an improper legal standard for deciding whether law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to justify a stop and search. The justices likewise concluded the Court of Appeals reached the wrong determination on suppression of evidence.“We reject the analytic framework adopted by the lower courts and their conclusions of law,” the Supreme Court decision said.The Supreme Court opinion authored by Justice Eric Rosen wiped Beck’s convictions off the books and sent the case back to district court to determine whether the deputy had “constitutionally valid grounds for making the stop and seizure.”The high court’s 13-page opinion could serve as a roadmap for Geary County’s reexamination of available evidence in the Beck case.“No statute requires displaying the Kansas state name anywhere other than on the registration decal, where it may be abbreviated,” said Rosen, who was appointed by Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. “It places no such requirement on anything else printed on a license plate, whether it is an ‘I’m Pet Friendly’ logo or a state name.”The Supreme Court’s decision could offer relief to thousands of drivers in Kansas who installed or left in place brackets on license plates and unwittingly opened themselves to traffic stops, drug-dog searches and seizures by law enforcement.Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles, who also was appointed by Sebelius, was among members of the Supreme Court perplexed by willingness of the lower courts to broaden license plate regulation in a way that threatened motorists with a fine up to $2,500 or a jail sentence ranging from 30 days to six months.“There are a lot of frames that cover up half of the word ‘Kansas’ — a lot,” Biles said during oral argument of the case in November. “Anyone driving with that frame is subject to six months in jail? Is that where we’re at with the state’s position on this and this Court of Appeals’ decision?”“I believe that’s what the statute says,” said Kansas assistant solicitor general Ethan Zipf-Sigler, who unsuccessfully fought to sustain the verdict against Beck.Biles said the court record in the case was troubling because of assertions license plates in Kansas had to be clearly legible to a law enforcement officer located a safe distance from a targeted vehicle.“I’m really struck by how arbitrary the enforcement aspect is,” Biles said. “I can’t help but think the state is adding words to a statute that we don’t get to do.”Attorney Kasper Schirer, senior assistant appellate defender, argued on Beck’s behalf before the Supreme Court and said the traffic stop was unlawful from the outset.“When no law has been violated, when no traffic law has been violated, the Fourth Amendment does not allow for suspicionless seizures,” he said.

Kansas Supreme Court rejects rationale for pulling over motorist, searching vehicle

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Jacoby Green, Failure to appear, arrested 06/27

Austin Edge, Operate a motor vehicle without the proper classification of license; Flee or attempt to elude, Five or more moving violations, arrested 06/28

Michael Alday, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/28

Jonathan Almeida, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/28

Travis Golden, Driving while suspended; Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Driving under the influence drugs/alcohol; Flee or attempt to elude, Five or more moving violations; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 06/28

Gwyn Muto, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/28

Laura Wood, Transporting an open container; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/29

Chrystal Gibson, Failure to appear, arrested 06/29

David Wright, Outside warrant, arrested 06/29

Lavonia Morgan, Driving while license canceled, Suspended, or revoked, arrested 06/29

Khassie Morris, Outside warrant, arrested 06/30

James Floyd, Failure to appear, arrested 06/30

Michael Wilhite, Failure to appear, arrested 06/30

Michael Waslyk, Theft; Pocket picking, arrested 07/01

Jeremiah Warren, Failure to appear, arrested 07/01

AAmir Kairson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/01

Lailant Telor, Unlawful restraint, arrested 07/02

Elmer Rubelsi Hidalgo Lopez, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 07/02

Robert Dunem, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/03

Trey Campbell, Violate offender registration act, arrested 07/03

Beayahn Carrillo, Failure to appear, arrested 07/03

Jose Osorio Granadeno, Domestic battery; Unlawful restraint, arrested 07/03

Kaionia Channell, Domestic battery; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/03

Donekka Williams, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 07/03

Herbert Fisher, Domestic battery; Criminal trespass, arrested 07/03

Alfonzo Littleton, Operate vehicle without registration or expired tag; Ignition interlock device, Operate a car without a required device, arrested 07/04

Tyler Harris, Transporting of alcoholic beverage; DUI-Liquor or drugs; Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04

Ashley Flores-Ruiz, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04

Carmen Ferreira,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04

Tynez Jackson,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04

Candi Blay, Domestic battery; Criminal restraint, arrested 07/04

Amy Woods, Aggravated domestic battery; Impede breath, Blocking nose/mouth of family/dating relationship, arrested 07/04

Skylar Chambers, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/05

Christopher Sanford, Transporting open container of alcohol; Minor in possession/consumption of alcoholic beverage; DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 07/05

Tatyana Jenkins, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05

Cierra Rice, Interference with LEO; Conceal/alter/destroy evidence; Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/05

Aaron Wells, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Driver's license without valid DL, arrested 07/05

Asia Holden, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05

Richard Gentry, Outside warrant, arrested 07/05

Bernard Fritzson, Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm, arrested 07/05

Patrick Grove, Resisting arrest; Unlawful restraint; Domestic battery, arrested 07/05

Brandon Rodriguez, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Driver's license without valid DL, arrested 07/06

Caleb Corrales, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/06

Dylan Rogers, Domestic battery, arrested 07/06

Kerrigan Luna, Domestic battery, arrested 07/06

Cody Sharp, Failure to appear, arrested 07/07

Travis Calloway, Domestic battery, arrested 07/07

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751981724486.jpeg" alt="Jermaine Johnson, Failure to appear; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Reckless driving; Driving while suspended; Flee or attempt to elude, Motor vehicle accident or damage property, arrested 06/29" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751983727657.jpeg" alt="Amanda Wunder, Failure to appear (Three counts); Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance, arrested 07/05" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751983855840.jpeg" alt="Megan Hamilton, Criminal damage to property without consent value &lt; $1,000; Criminal deprivation of property; Criminal trespass; Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner with weapon, arrested 07/05" />
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 <figcaption>Jessica Urias, Failure to appear, arrested 07/06</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751983987040.jpeg" alt="Phillip White, Criminal trespass, arrested 07/06" />
 <figcaption>Phillip White, Criminal trespass, arrested 07/06</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991005009.jpeg" alt="Deibinzon Osma Rivera, Possession of stolen property (value $1,500 to $25,000), arrested 07/07" />
 <figcaption>Deibinzon Osma Rivera, Possession of stolen property (value $1,500 to $25,000), arrested 07/07</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991051899.jpeg" alt="Kelvin Osorio Romero,&nbsp;Possession of stolen property (value $1,500 to $25,000), arrested 07/07" />
 <figcaption>Kelvin Osorio Romero,&nbsp;Possession of stolen property (value $1,500 to $25,000), arrested 07/07</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991080893.jpeg" alt="Sharonda Hill, Criminal trespass, arrested 07/07" />
 <figcaption>Sharonda Hill, Criminal trespass, arrested 07/07</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991113439.jpeg" alt="Angelica Clopton, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license; Failure to appear, arrested 07/07" />
 <figcaption>Angelica Clopton, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license; Failure to appear, arrested 07/07</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991158057.jpeg" alt="Joshua Long, Probation violation; Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case, arrested 07/08" />
 <figcaption>Joshua Long, Probation violation; Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case, arrested 07/08</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751991168938.jpeg" alt="Anastasia Kenyon, Failure to appear, arrested 07/08" />
 <figcaption>Anastasia Kenyon, Failure to appear, arrested 07/08</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Jacoby Green, Failure to appear, arrested 06/27Austin Edge, Operate a motor vehicle without the proper classification of license; Flee or attempt to elude, Five or more moving violations, arrested 06/28Michael Alday, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/28Jonathan Almeida, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/28Travis Golden, Driving while suspended; Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Driving under the influence drugs/alcohol; Flee or attempt to elude, Five or more moving violations; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 06/28Gwyn Muto, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/28Laura Wood, Transporting an open container; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/29Chrystal Gibson, Failure to appear, arrested 06/29David Wright, Outside warrant, arrested 06/29Lavonia Morgan, Driving while license canceled, Suspended, or revoked, arrested 06/29Khassie Morris, Outside warrant, arrested 06/30James Floyd, Failure to appear, arrested 06/30Michael Wilhite, Failure to appear, arrested 06/30Ashley Cain, Battery, arrested 06/30Michael Waslyk, Theft; Pocket picking, arrested 07/01Jeremiah Warren, Failure to appear, arrested 07/01AAmir Kairson, Failure to appear, arrested 07/01Lailant Telor, Unlawful restraint, arrested 07/02Elmer Rubelsi Hidalgo Lopez, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 07/02Robert Dunem, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/03Trey Campbell, Violate offender registration act, arrested 07/03Beayahn Carrillo, Failure to appear, arrested 07/03Jose Osorio Granadeno, Domestic battery; Unlawful restraint, arrested 07/03Kaionia Channell, Domestic battery; Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/03Donekka Williams, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 07/03Herbert Fisher, Domestic battery; Criminal trespass, arrested 07/03Alfonzo Littleton, Operate vehicle without registration or expired tag; Ignition interlock device, Operate a car without a required device, arrested 07/04Tyler Harris, Transporting of alcoholic beverage; DUI-Liquor or drugs; Prohibiting drug paraphernalia; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04Ashley Flores-Ruiz, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04Carmen Ferreira,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04Tynez Jackson,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/04Candi Blay, Domestic battery; Criminal restraint, arrested 07/04Amy Woods, Aggravated domestic battery; Impede breath, Blocking nose/mouth of family/dating relationship, arrested 07/04Skylar Chambers, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 07/05Christopher Sanford, Transporting open container of alcohol; Minor in possession/consumption of alcoholic beverage; DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 07/05Tatyana Jenkins, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05Cierra Rice, Interference with LEO; Conceal/alter/destroy evidence; Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/05Aaron Wells, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Driver's license without valid DL, arrested 07/05Asia Holden, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05Richard Gentry, Outside warrant, arrested 07/05Bernard Fritzson, Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm, arrested 07/05Patrick Grove, Resisting arrest; Unlawful restraint; Domestic battery, arrested 07/05Brandon Rodriguez, DUI-Liquor or drugs; Driver's license without valid DL, arrested 07/06Caleb Corrales, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 07/06Dylan Rogers, Domestic battery, arrested 07/06Kerrigan Luna, Domestic battery, arrested 07/06Cody Sharp, Failure to appear, arrested 07/07Travis Calloway, Domestic battery, arrested 07/07Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos June 28-July 8

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after police chase. 

Just after 2a.m. July 4, a sheriff's deputy located a stolen silver 2024 Toyota Tacoma in the 1600 block of SE 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle pursuit ended near SE Michigan Avenue and SE Morrison Street when the occupants ran from the pickup.

&nbsp;Multiple officers searched the area, a K-9 Unit with the Topeka Police Department began tracking and a drone was quickly deployed. The driver was located nearby.

David R. Amos Jr., 27, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of stolen property, Flee or attempt to elude, Interference with law enforcement, Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;&nbsp;Reckless driving, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body and Vehicles; display plate not assigned

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751919179168.png" alt="Amos photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Amos photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after police chase. Just after 2a.m. July 4, a sheriff's deputy located a stolen silver 2024 Toyota Tacoma in the 1600 block of SE 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle pursuit ended near SE Michigan Avenue and SE Morrison Street when the occupants ran from the pickup.&nbsp;Multiple officers searched the area, a K-9 Unit with the Topeka Police Department began tracking and a drone was quickly deployed. The driver was located nearby.David R. Amos Jr., 27, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of stolen property, Flee or attempt to elude, Interference with law enforcement, Distribution of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant,&nbsp;&nbsp;Reckless driving, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body and Vehicles; display plate not assigned

Sheriff: Kansas suspect in stolen pickup ran from traffic stop

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jeffrey-epstein">Jeffrey Epstein</a>&nbsp;did not maintain a “client list,” the Justice Department acknowledged Monday as it said no more files related to the wealthy financier's sex trafficking investigation would be made public&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-files-pam-bondi-trump-1a6af3e9fa1cfb6d267985a971a4929a">despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi</a>&nbsp;that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists.

The acknowledgment that the well-connected Epstein did not have a list of clients to whom underage girls were trafficked represents a public walk-back of a theory that the Trump administration had helped promote, with Bondi suggesting in a Fox News interview earlier this year that such a document was “sitting on my desk” for review.

Even as it released video from inside a New York jail&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-jail-suicide-prison-death-8d194a756f2b429067f009a0c70f96c0">meant to definitively prove that Epstein killed himself</a>, the department also said in a memo that it was refusing to disclose other evidence investigators had collected. Bondi for weeks had suggested more material was going to be revealed — "It’s a new administration and everything is going to come out to the public,” she said at one point — after a first document dump she had hyped angered President Donald Trump's base by failing to deliver revelations.

That episode, in which far-right influencers were invited to the White House in February and provided with binders marked “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” and “Declassified" that contained documents that had largely already been in the public domain, has spurred conservative internet personalities to sharply criticize Bondi.

After the first release fell flat, Bondi said officials were poring over a “truckload” of previously withheld evidence she said had been handed over by the FBI. In a March TV interview, she claimed the Biden administration “sat on these documents, no one did anything with them,” adding: “Sadly these people don’t believe in transparency, but I think more unfortunately, I think a lot of them don’t believe in honesty.”

But after a months-long review of evidence in the government's possession, the Justice Department determined that no “further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted,” the memo says. The department noted that much of the material was placed under seal by a court to protect victims and “only a fraction" of it “would have been aired publicly had Epstein gone to trial.”

“One of our highest priorities is combatting child exploitation and bringing justice to victims," the memo says. "Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends."

The two-page memo bore the logos of the Justice Department and the FBI but was not signed by any individual official.

Conservatives who have sought proof of a government coverup of Epstein’s activities and death expressed outrage Monday over the department's position. Far-right influencer Jack Posobiec posted: “We were all told more was coming. That answers were out there and would be provided. Incredible how utterly mismanaged this Epstein mess has been. And it didn’t have to be.”

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones wrote that “next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed,'” calling it “over the top sickening.” Elon Musk shared a series of photos of a clown applying makeup appearing to mock Bondi for saying the client list doesn't exist after suggesting months ago that it was on her desk.

The client list hubbub began when Bondi was asked in a Fox News interview whether the department would release such a document.

She replied: “It's sitting on my desk right now to review.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Justice Department spokesperson Chad Gilmartin said Monday that Bondi was referring to the overall Epstein case files.

Among the evidence that the Justice Department said Monday it has in its possession, and will not be releasing, are images of Epstein, “images and videos of victims who are either minors or appear to be minors,” and more than 10,000 "downloaded videos and images of illegal child sex abuse material and other pornography.”

The memo does not explain when or the videos were located, who and what they depict and whether they were newly found as investigators scoured their collection of evidence or were known for some time to have been in the government’s possession.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-jeffrey-epstein-pam-bondi-trump-fa39193d5b5ff91970428bf077a5ce44">The Associated Press published a story last week</a>&nbsp;about unanswered questions surrounding possible video evidence after Bondi cited the existence of “tens of thousands” of videos that she said showed Epstein “with children or child porn.”

Multiple people who participated in the criminal cases of Epstein and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ghislaine-maxwell-sex-trafficking-conviction-2e090610b579c8313bea7c31174ae0c4">socialite former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell</a>&nbsp;told AP that they had not seen and did not know of a trove of recordings along the lines of what Bondi had referenced. Indictments and detention memos also don’t allege the existence of video recordings and neither Epstein nor Maxwell were charged with possession of child sex abuse material even though that would have been easier for prosecutors to prove than the sex trafficking counts they faced.

The AP did find reference in a filing in a civil lawsuit to the discovery by the Epstein estate of videos and pictures that could constitute child sex abuse material, but lawyers involved in that case said a protective order prevents them from discovering the specifics of that evidence and the Justice Department did not respond to a detailed list of questions from AP about the videos Bondi was referencing.

Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges, in a suicide that foreclosed the possibility of a trial.

The department’s disclosure that Epstein took his own life is hardly a revelation even though conspiracy theorists have continued to challenge that conclusion.

In November 2019, for instance,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-politics-new-york-business-suicides-4ff27f28f32d446795b65ac7dd8cc4ac">then-Attorney General William Barr told the AP</a>&nbsp;that he had reviewed security footage that revealed that no one entered the area where Epstein was housed on the night he died, and expressed confidence that Epstein's death was a suicide.

More recently,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/epstein-files-assassination-trump-fbi-conspiracies-aaeb07814bb8b6b3fe595f5b68e4163a">FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino</a>&nbsp;have insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had killed himself.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740682539079.png" alt="Jack Posobiec hold up a binder with a cover titled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)" />
 <figcaption>Jack Posobiec hold up a binder with a cover titled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jeffrey-epstein">Jeffrey Epstein</a>&nbsp;did not maintain a “client list,” the Justice Department acknowledged Monday as it said no more files related to the wealthy financier's sex trafficking investigation would be made public&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-files-pam-bondi-trump-1a6af3e9fa1cfb6d267985a971a4929a">despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi</a>&nbsp;that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/pdoocy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pdoocy</a>: What happened to the Epstein client list that the Attorney General said she had on her desk? .<a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PressSec</a>: She was saying the entirety of all of the paper work all of the paper in relation to Jeffrey Epstein&#39;s crimes, that&#39;s what the Attorney General was referring to. <a href="https://t.co/tarThtKDCX">pic.twitter.com/tarThtKDCX</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1942280181890023756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The acknowledgment that the well-connected Epstein did not have a list of clients to whom underage girls were trafficked represents a public walk-back of a theory that the Trump administration had helped promote, with Bondi suggesting in a Fox News interview earlier this year that such a document was “sitting on my desk” for review.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704330351229.png" alt="Jeffrey Epstein New York Sex Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Jeffrey Epstein New York Sex Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>Even as it released video from inside a New York jail&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-jail-suicide-prison-death-8d194a756f2b429067f009a0c70f96c0">meant to definitively prove that Epstein killed himself</a>, the department also said in a memo that it was refusing to disclose other evidence investigators had collected. Bondi for weeks had suggested more material was going to be revealed — "It’s a new administration and everything is going to come out to the public,” she said at one point — after a first document dump she had hyped angered President Donald Trump's base by failing to deliver revelations.That episode, in which far-right influencers were invited to the White House in February and provided with binders marked “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” and “Declassified" that contained documents that had largely already been in the public domain, has spurred conservative internet personalities to sharply criticize Bondi.After the first release fell flat, Bondi said officials were poring over a “truckload” of previously withheld evidence she said had been handed over by the FBI. In a March TV interview, she claimed the Biden administration “sat on these documents, no one did anything with them,” adding: “Sadly these people don’t believe in transparency, but I think more unfortunately, I think a lot of them don’t believe in honesty.”But after a months-long review of evidence in the government's possession, the Justice Department determined that no “further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted,” the memo says. The department noted that much of the material was placed under seal by a court to protect victims and “only a fraction" of it “would have been aired publicly had Epstein gone to trial.”“One of our highest priorities is combatting child exploitation and bringing justice to victims," the memo says. "Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends."The two-page memo bore the logos of the Justice Department and the FBI but was not signed by any individual official.Conservatives who have sought proof of a government coverup of Epstein’s activities and death expressed outrage Monday over the department's position. Far-right influencer Jack Posobiec posted: “We were all told more was coming. That answers were out there and would be provided. Incredible how utterly mismanaged this Epstein mess has been. And it didn’t have to be.”Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones wrote that “next the DOJ will say ‘Actually, Jeffrey Epstein never even existed,'” calling it “over the top sickening.” Elon Musk shared a series of photos of a clown applying makeup appearing to mock Bondi for saying the client list doesn't exist after suggesting months ago that it was on her desk.The client list hubbub began when Bondi was asked in a Fox News interview whether the department would release such a document.She replied: “It's sitting on my desk right now to review.”White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Justice Department spokesperson Chad Gilmartin said Monday that Bondi was referring to the overall Epstein case files.Among the evidence that the Justice Department said Monday it has in its possession, and will not be releasing, are images of Epstein, “images and videos of victims who are either minors or appear to be minors,” and more than 10,000 "downloaded videos and images of illegal child sex abuse material and other pornography.”The memo does not explain when or the videos were located, who and what they depict and whether they were newly found as investigators scoured their collection of evidence or were known for some time to have been in the government’s possession.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-jeffrey-epstein-pam-bondi-trump-fa39193d5b5ff91970428bf077a5ce44">The Associated Press published a story last week</a>&nbsp;about unanswered questions surrounding possible video evidence after Bondi cited the existence of “tens of thousands” of videos that she said showed Epstein “with children or child porn.”Multiple people who participated in the criminal cases of Epstein and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ghislaine-maxwell-sex-trafficking-conviction-2e090610b579c8313bea7c31174ae0c4">socialite former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell</a>&nbsp;told AP that they had not seen and did not know of a trove of recordings along the lines of what Bondi had referenced. Indictments and detention memos also don’t allege the existence of video recordings and neither Epstein nor Maxwell were charged with possession of child sex abuse material even though that would have been easier for prosecutors to prove than the sex trafficking counts they faced.The AP did find reference in a filing in a civil lawsuit to the discovery by the Epstein estate of videos and pictures that could constitute child sex abuse material, but lawyers involved in that case said a protective order prevents them from discovering the specifics of that evidence and the Justice Department did not respond to a detailed list of questions from AP about the videos Bondi was referencing.Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges, in a suicide that foreclosed the possibility of a trial.The department’s disclosure that Epstein took his own life is hardly a revelation even though conspiracy theorists have continued to challenge that conclusion.In November 2019, for instance,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-politics-new-york-business-suicides-4ff27f28f32d446795b65ac7dd8cc4ac">then-Attorney General William Barr told the AP</a>&nbsp;that he had reviewed security footage that revealed that no one entered the area where Epstein was housed on the night he died, and expressed confidence that Epstein's death was a suicide.More recently,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/epstein-files-assassination-trump-fbi-conspiracies-aaeb07814bb8b6b3fe595f5b68e4163a">FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino</a>&nbsp;have insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had killed himself.

🎥White House responds to DOJ report Epstein 'client list' doesn't exist

Satanic Grotto claims religious discrimination while administration secretary cites safety concerns

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/ghills/">GRACE HILLS</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The group behind the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/03/28/loud-boisterous-rival-protests-of-religious-freedom-among-catholics-and-satanists-turn-violent/">black mass in March</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of counter-protesters and ended in multiple arrests — was denied a permit to hold another protest this summer.

Michael Stewart, the Satanic Grotto leader, says the denial is religious discrimination. Adam Proffitt, the Kansas secretary of administration, says the permit was denied because of safety concerns and violence at the last protest.

Stewart was planning a “witching hour protest” from 9 p.m. to midnight on Aug. 2 with the same sentiment as the black mass: “to end Christian favoritism within our state government,” as the group’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSatanicGrotto/posts/731538195904812/" target="_blank">Facebook post</a>&nbsp;reads.

“This isn’t just a permit denial; it’s an outright cancellation of our right to protest, fueled by what appears to be a deeply biased agenda,” Stewart said in a news release. “The State of Kansas is actively working to silence voices that challenge the status quo, especially those from minority faiths and marginalized communities.”

Stewart told Kansas Reflector that his permit request was “flat out ignored” for a few weeks, and he only got a response after he showed up in person.

In response to a Kansas Reflector request for comment, Department of Administration spokesman Samir Arif pointed to a response Proffitt had given to Stewart.

“The State has increased safety concerns regarding any event occurring on the south steps after sundown, including whether adequate Kansas Highway Patrol resources are available to address these safety concerns after dark,” Proffitt wrote.

In the new release, Stewart said Capitol Police Chief Brandon Bichsel told him he had “no reservations” about the police’s ability to maintain security. Bichsel did not respond to a Kansas Reflector request for comment.

“Additionally, I decline to grant a permission to you, on behalf of the organization, due to improper acts that occurred when a previous permit space on the Statehouse grounds was granted to you for an event that occurred in March 2025,” Proffitt wrote, referencing the black mass.

The permit Stewart obtained for the black mass allowed the Satanic Grotto to protest outside of the Statehouse — but not inside — after Gov. Laura Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governor.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/573/56" target="_blank">banned any protests inside the building</a>&nbsp;on the planned day. Before the black mass, Stewart told&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/03/12/kansas-satanists-plan-to-defy-governor-with-therapeutic-blasphemy-in-black-mass-at-statehouse/">Kansas Reflector</a>&nbsp;he planned to defy Kelly’s directive.

On the day of the black mass, Stewart entered the Statehouse and began a dedication to Satan. Counter-protesters physically intervened, including Marcus Schroeder — a 21-year-old from Wisconsin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/man-who-pleaded-guilty-to-bomb-threat-in-watertown-arrested-again-in-kansas/article_c7f78cf5-f5df-4c6a-b98c-25d093e0bc6e.html" target="_blank">who had been charged with making a false bomb threat on a Pride parade</a>. After Schroeder attempted to grab Stewart’s copy of “The Satanic Bible” two times, Stewart punched Schroeder in the face twice, which resulted in both of their arrests.

“Your conduct created a risk to public safety, violated the terms of your permit, and caused injury to another person,” Proffitt wrote.

Shawnee County prosecutors decided&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/05/29/kansas-satanists-plan-new-protest-wont-face-charges-in-catholic-clash-at-statehouse/">not to pursue charges against Stewart</a>.

Restrictions didn’t stop Stewart at the last protest. But after his arrest, Stewart said he is hesitant to go forward with his planned “witching hour” event.

“We are going to do everything in our power to ensure the event can take place,” Stewart told Kansas Reflector. “However, after consultation with my criminal lawyer, I’m concerned the state is setting the ground for heavy consequences if we proceed.”

Stewart said he could face 18 months of incarceration if the prosecutors decide to pursue the charges from his black mass arrest. He said that being incarcerated would prevent him from serving the community.

“We aren’t done fighting,” he said. “We stepped up to the plate last time when it came to making a point with our safety and freedom. This time we will find other routes that hopefully illustrate the same points.”

The Department of Administration on July 1 denied Stewart’s request to reconsider its decision.

“Should your organization wish to reserve a space for its event, the ending time cannot go past sundown, and someone other than you must take responsibility for the application and event,” said Pat Doran, chief counsel for the Department of Administration, in an email to Stewart.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751902703997.png" alt=" Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart punches counter-protester Marcus Schroeder after Schroeder attempted to take Stewart’s prayer materials during a black mass inside the Kansas Capitol. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart punches counter-protester Marcus Schroeder after Schroeder attempted to take Stewart’s prayer materials during a black mass inside the Kansas Capitol. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Satanic Grotto claims religious discrimination while administration secretary cites safety concerns</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/ghills/">GRACE HILLS</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The group behind the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/03/28/loud-boisterous-rival-protests-of-religious-freedom-among-catholics-and-satanists-turn-violent/">black mass in March</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of counter-protesters and ended in multiple arrests — was denied a permit to hold another protest this summer.Michael Stewart, the Satanic Grotto leader, says the denial is religious discrimination. Adam Proffitt, the Kansas secretary of administration, says the permit was denied because of safety concerns and violence at the last protest.Stewart was planning a “witching hour protest” from 9 p.m. to midnight on Aug. 2 with the same sentiment as the black mass: “to end Christian favoritism within our state government,” as the group’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSatanicGrotto/posts/731538195904812/" target="_blank">Facebook post</a>&nbsp;reads.“This isn’t just a permit denial; it’s an outright cancellation of our right to protest, fueled by what appears to be a deeply biased agenda,” Stewart said in a news release. “The State of Kansas is actively working to silence voices that challenge the status quo, especially those from minority faiths and marginalized communities.”Stewart told Kansas Reflector that his permit request was “flat out ignored” for a few weeks, and he only got a response after he showed up in person.In response to a Kansas Reflector request for comment, Department of Administration spokesman Samir Arif pointed to a response Proffitt had given to Stewart.“The State has increased safety concerns regarding any event occurring on the south steps after sundown, including whether adequate Kansas Highway Patrol resources are available to address these safety concerns after dark,” Proffitt wrote.In the new release, Stewart said Capitol Police Chief Brandon Bichsel told him he had “no reservations” about the police’s ability to maintain security. Bichsel did not respond to a Kansas Reflector request for comment.“Additionally, I decline to grant a permission to you, on behalf of the organization, due to improper acts that occurred when a previous permit space on the Statehouse grounds was granted to you for an event that occurred in March 2025,” Proffitt wrote, referencing the black mass.The permit Stewart obtained for the black mass allowed the Satanic Grotto to protest outside of the Statehouse — but not inside — after Gov. Laura Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governor.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/573/56" target="_blank">banned any protests inside the building</a>&nbsp;on the planned day. Before the black mass, Stewart told&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/03/12/kansas-satanists-plan-to-defy-governor-with-therapeutic-blasphemy-in-black-mass-at-statehouse/">Kansas Reflector</a>&nbsp;he planned to defy Kelly’s directive.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751902665131.png" alt=" Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart begins praying during a black mass ceremony that Statehouse officials had forbidden inside the building. Christians opposing presence of the Satanic Grotto tried to physically stop Stewart, which led to punches being thrown and Stewart’s arrest. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart begins praying during a black mass ceremony that Statehouse officials had forbidden inside the building. Christians opposing presence of the Satanic Grotto tried to physically stop Stewart, which led to punches being thrown and Stewart’s arrest. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>On the day of the black mass, Stewart entered the Statehouse and began a dedication to Satan. Counter-protesters physically intervened, including Marcus Schroeder — a 21-year-old from Wisconsin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/man-who-pleaded-guilty-to-bomb-threat-in-watertown-arrested-again-in-kansas/article_c7f78cf5-f5df-4c6a-b98c-25d093e0bc6e.html" target="_blank">who had been charged with making a false bomb threat on a Pride parade</a>. After Schroeder attempted to grab Stewart’s copy of “The Satanic Bible” two times, Stewart punched Schroeder in the face twice, which resulted in both of their arrests.“Your conduct created a risk to public safety, violated the terms of your permit, and caused injury to another person,” Proffitt wrote.Shawnee County prosecutors decided&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/05/29/kansas-satanists-plan-new-protest-wont-face-charges-in-catholic-clash-at-statehouse/">not to pursue charges against Stewart</a>.Restrictions didn’t stop Stewart at the last protest. But after his arrest, Stewart said he is hesitant to go forward with his planned “witching hour” event.“We are going to do everything in our power to ensure the event can take place,” Stewart told Kansas Reflector. “However, after consultation with my criminal lawyer, I’m concerned the state is setting the ground for heavy consequences if we proceed.”Stewart said he could face 18 months of incarceration if the prosecutors decide to pursue the charges from his black mass arrest. He said that being incarcerated would prevent him from serving the community.“We aren’t done fighting,” he said. “We stepped up to the plate last time when it came to making a point with our safety and freedom. This time we will find other routes that hopefully illustrate the same points.”The Department of Administration on July 1 denied Stewart’s request to reconsider its decision.“Should your organization wish to reserve a space for its event, the ending time cannot go past sundown, and someone other than you must take responsibility for the application and event,” said Pat Doran, chief counsel for the Department of Administration, in an email to Stewart.

Kansas officials dash satanists’ plans for ‘witching hour’ protest at Statehouse

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man arrested in connection with a deadly fight on July 4, will make a court appearance this week.

Early Friday, police responded to a report of an assault in the 3000 block of North Fairview in Wichita, according to a media release from Wichita Police. A caller reported witnessing a man attacking another man. The victim was later identified as 33-year-old Cesar Gonzalez of Wichita.&nbsp;

Before officers arrived, the suspect fled the scene. Officers found Gonzalez unresponsive in the parking lot. Sedgwick County EMS transported him to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased at 1:54 a.m.

Officers located the suspect identified in Sedgwick County arrest records as <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/inmatesearch/Details.aspx?Id=254855">Eduardo Diaz-Yorbal, 33, Wichita,</a> in the 300 block of W. 29th Street and took him into custody without incident.

Diaz-Yorbal had injuries consistent with the altercation and was admitted to an area hospital for treatment, released and then booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of first-degree murder and for a probation violation, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751715135638.png" alt="DIAZ-YOBAL photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>DIAZ-YOBAL photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man arrested in connection with a deadly fight on July 4, will make a court appearance this week.Early Friday, police responded to a report of an assault in the 3000 block of North Fairview in Wichita, according to a media release from Wichita Police. A caller reported witnessing a man attacking another man. The victim was later identified as 33-year-old Cesar Gonzalez of Wichita.&nbsp;Before officers arrived, the suspect fled the scene. Officers found Gonzalez unresponsive in the parking lot. Sedgwick County EMS transported him to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased at 1:54 a.m.Officers located the suspect identified in Sedgwick County arrest records as <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/inmatesearch/Details.aspx?Id=254855">Eduardo Diaz-Yorbal, 33, Wichita,</a> in the 300 block of W. 29th Street and took him into custody without incident. Diaz-Yorbal had injuries consistent with the altercation and was admitted to an area hospital for treatment, released and then booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of first-degree murder and for a probation violation, according to online jail records.

Kansas suspect injured in deadly July 4, fight is due in court

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with the child abuse death of a toddler.

During the investigation, it was determined that the injuries sustained by the child were inconsistent with the facts provided by the adult caring for the child at the time they were injured.&nbsp;

On Thursday police arrested the 33-year-old step-father of the child, identified from booking records as Shawn D. Lewis, on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, head trauma/permanent and Child Abuse.

On Saturday the child, John Landon Delano, died due to his injuries. Shawn Lewis has now been booked into Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of First Degree Murder. 

The facts of this case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751843575801.png" alt="Lewis photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Lewis photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with the child abuse death of a toddler.On July 3, police responded to Wesley Medical Center after being notified of a two-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital with severe injuries after a reported fall, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.During the investigation, it was determined that the injuries sustained by the child were inconsistent with the facts provided by the adult caring for the child at the time they were injured.&nbsp;Patrol officers and investigators from the Exploited Missing Children’s Unit and the WPD Homicide Unit began investigating this case due to the severity of the injuries.&nbsp;On Thursday police arrested the 33-year-old step-father of the child, identified from booking records as Shawn D. Lewis, on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, head trauma/permanent and Child Abuse.On Saturday the child, John Landon Delano, died due to his injuries. Shawn Lewis has now been booked into Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of First Degree Murder. The facts of this case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.&nbsp;

Stepfather accused in child abuse death of 2-year-old

WYANDOTTE COUNTY&nbsp;– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 50-year-old inmate who died Saturday while in law enforcement custody.

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office notified the KBI of the death on Saturday, July 5, at approximately 9:30 p.m. KBI agents responded to investigate, according to a statement from the agency.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Charles L. Adair, 50, of Kansas City, Kansas, received medical care in the detention center’s infirmary for a pre-existing wound on his leg.

Preliminary information indicates that when personnel attempted to transfer him back to his cell, Adair caused a disturbance by yelling, refusing to listen to commands, and physically resisting. Multiple sheriff’s deputies responded and handcuffed Adair to gain compliance. They transported him to his cell, where several deputies placed him on the lower bunk. They began attempting to remove the handcuffs, while Adair continued to resist. They gained control, removed the cuffs, and left the cell.

Immediately after, at 8:37 p.m., medical staff were called to evaluate Adair who they found unresponsive. Life-saving measures were initiated. EMS responded to the facility and continued medical intervention. Despite efforts, Adair was pronounced dead at 9:19 p.m.

KBI agents did not observe any obvious signs of physical injury to Adair resulting from the incident. An autopsy will be conducted.

Adair had been in the facility since he was arrested July 4, on misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on multiple traffic violations.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751825756436.png" alt="Adair photo from an arrest in 2022 in Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Adair photo from an arrest in 2022 in Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY&nbsp;– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 50-year-old inmate who died Saturday while in law enforcement custody.The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office notified the KBI of the death on Saturday, July 5, at approximately 9:30 p.m. KBI agents responded to investigate, according to a statement from the agency.At approximately 8:30 p.m., Charles L. Adair, 50, of Kansas City, Kansas, received medical care in the detention center’s infirmary for a pre-existing wound on his leg.Preliminary information indicates that when personnel attempted to transfer him back to his cell, Adair caused a disturbance by yelling, refusing to listen to commands, and physically resisting. Multiple sheriff’s deputies responded and handcuffed Adair to gain compliance. They transported him to his cell, where several deputies placed him on the lower bunk. They began attempting to remove the handcuffs, while Adair continued to resist. They gained control, removed the cuffs, and left the cell.Immediately after, at 8:37 p.m., medical staff were called to evaluate Adair who they found unresponsive. Life-saving measures were initiated. EMS responded to the facility and continued medical intervention. Despite efforts, Adair was pronounced dead at 9:19 p.m.KBI agents did not observe any obvious signs of physical injury to Adair resulting from the incident. An autopsy will be conducted.Adair had been in the facility since he was arrested July 4, on misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on multiple traffic violations.