KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City area registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court Friday for receiving child pornography over the internet.

Joseph L. Smith, 48, Raytown, Missouri was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 15 years in federal prison without parole., according to the United State's Attorney.

The court also sentenced Smith to spend the rest of his life on supervised release following incarceration. Smith must pay $33,000 in restitution to his victims.

Smith is a registered sex offender who was convicted in 1992 for forcible oral sodomy of an 8-year-old female. Smith was also convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in 2001.

On Oct. 15, 2020, Smith pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography over the internet. Smith admitted to participating in chat rooms and to receiving various links which included images and videos that depicted child pornography.

On March 15, 2018, investigators obtained a search warrant to seize Smith’s laptop and hard drive. A forensic analysis disclosed a total of approximately 13,036 suspected child pornography files on the laptop and hard drive. Of those files, 11,205 were still images and 1,831 were videos. Approximately 1,327 images and 428 videos depicted infants, toddlers, and prepubescent children. Approximately nine images and 52 videos depicted minor children subjected to bondage, torture, sadomasochistic behaviors, or other violence. Approximately 10 images and eight videos depicted minor children engaged in bestiality or sexual acts involving animals.

The investigation began on March 20, 2017, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip from Dropbox, Inc., regarding 49 files of child pornography uploaded into Smith’s account. Additionally, on June 8, 2017, the Toronto, Canada, Police Service executed a criminal code search warrant on the residence of an individual in Scarborough, Canada. During the search, the individual’s computers were examined and hundreds of images of child pornography were discovered. The police also reviewed approximately 30,000 Kik chats and identified Smith as one of a number of suspects whom the individual either sent to or received child pornography from.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614371614463.png" alt="Smith-photo Sex Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Smith-photo Sex Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City area registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court Friday for receiving child pornography over the internet.Joseph L. Smith, 48, Raytown, Missouri was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 15 years in federal prison without parole., according to the United State's Attorney.The court also sentenced Smith to spend the rest of his life on supervised release following incarceration. Smith must pay $33,000 in restitution to his victims.Smith is a registered sex offender who was convicted in 1992 for forcible oral sodomy of an 8-year-old female. Smith was also convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in 2001.On Oct. 15, 2020, Smith pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography over the internet. Smith admitted to participating in chat rooms and to receiving various links which included images and videos that depicted child pornography.On March 15, 2018, investigators obtained a search warrant to seize Smith’s laptop and hard drive. A forensic analysis disclosed a total of approximately 13,036 suspected child pornography files on the laptop and hard drive. Of those files, 11,205 were still images and 1,831 were videos. Approximately 1,327 images and 428 videos depicted infants, toddlers, and prepubescent children. Approximately nine images and 52 videos depicted minor children subjected to bondage, torture, sadomasochistic behaviors, or other violence. Approximately 10 images and eight videos depicted minor children engaged in bestiality or sexual acts involving animals.The investigation began on March 20, 2017, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip from Dropbox, Inc., regarding 49 files of child pornography uploaded into Smith’s account. Additionally, on June 8, 2017, the Toronto, Canada, Police Service executed a criminal code search warrant on the residence of an individual in Scarborough, Canada. During the search, the individual’s computers were examined and hundreds of images of child pornography were discovered. The police also reviewed approximately 30,000 Kik chats and identified Smith as one of a number of suspects whom the individual either sent to or received child pornography from.

Canadian investigation leads to arrest of KC-area sex offender 

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for the beating death of his father in Salina.

Just before 9p.m. Saturday, police and EMS were dispatched to the 900 block of Mellinger Drive for the report of a domestic violence battery, according to a media release.

At the scene, investigators determined that 48-year-old Chad Eric Jones&nbsp; had battered his 79-year-old father, Carlton Jones, and his 78-year-old mother before leaving the scene.

EMS personnel determined that Carlton Jones had serious life-threatening injuries and immediately transported him to Salina Regional Health Center, where he was admitted and placed in the intensive care unit.

Officers located and stopped Chad&nbsp; Jones who was operating a motor vehicle near the crime scene. At that point, he was arrested in connection to the battery of his parents in the 900 block of Mellinger Drive.

On Sunday afternoon, Carlton Jones died at the hospital, according to police.

Chad Jones is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree, Mistreatment of a dependent adult and Domestic battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614628047971.jpeg" alt="Jones photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Jones photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for the beating death of his father in Salina.Just before 9p.m. Saturday, police and EMS were dispatched to the 900 block of Mellinger Drive for the report of a domestic violence battery, according to a media release.At the scene, investigators determined that 48-year-old Chad Eric Jones&nbsp; had battered his 79-year-old father, Carlton Jones, and his 78-year-old mother before leaving the scene.EMS personnel determined that Carlton Jones had serious life-threatening injuries and immediately transported him to Salina Regional Health Center, where he was admitted and placed in the intensive care unit.Officers located and stopped Chad&nbsp; Jones who was operating a motor vehicle near the crime scene. At that point, he was arrested in connection to the battery of his parents in the 900 block of Mellinger Drive.On Sunday afternoon, Carlton Jones died at the hospital, according to police.Chad Jones is being held on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree, Mistreatment of a dependent adult and Domestic battery.

Police: Kansas man accused in the beating death of his father

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

Just after 2:30p.m. February 27, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2017 Chevy Cruze near 174th and U.S. Hwy 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Amanda Dawn Monser, 45, of Horton, on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license. Monser is being held in the Jackson County Jail.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614646501075.png" alt="Monser photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Monser photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 2:30p.m. February 27, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2017 Chevy Cruze near 174th and U.S. Hwy 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Amanda Dawn Monser, 45, of Horton, on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license. Monser is being held in the Jackson County Jail.

Sheriff: 45-year-old Kansas woman had meth in her car

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — Two men have been arrested in the shooting death last week of another man in suburban Kansas City, police there said.

Police are investigating the Friday afternoon shooting death of Gregory Marchand, 46, of Blue Springs.

 The shooting happened along NW Missouri 7 in Blue Springs among a strip of fast-food restaurants and businesses, police said. Officers said Marchand was found just before 3 p.m. Friday with a gunshot wound and died at a hospital.

Officers arrested Zaylen Smith and Donavan Jordan, both 21 and of Kansas City, on suspicion of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, police said. Investigators said Jordan also faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon and fleeing police. Police report they are also seeking a third suspect in the killing.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614612006818.png" alt="Zaylen Smith" />
 <figcaption>Zaylen Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — Two men have been arrested in the shooting death last week of another man in suburban Kansas City, police there said.Police are investigating the Friday afternoon shooting death of Gregory Marchand, 46, of Blue Springs. The shooting happened along NW Missouri 7 in Blue Springs among a strip of fast-food restaurants and businesses, police said. Officers said Marchand was found just before 3 p.m. Friday with a gunshot wound and died at a hospital.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614612136446.png" alt="Jordan" />
 <figcaption>Jordan</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers arrested Zaylen Smith and Donavan Jordan, both 21 and of Kansas City, on suspicion of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, police said. Investigators said Jordan also faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon and fleeing police. Police report they are also seeking a third suspect in the killing.

Police: 2 arrested for suburban Kansas City killing

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Salina have one suspect in custody and continue to search for an additional suspect.

On Monday, police reported the arrest of Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, in connection with the February 23, shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman.&nbsp;

Police are still searching for a second suspect 35-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.

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

Brown is being held on requested charges of Aiding and abetting first degree murder, Criminal solicitation and Interference with law enforcement.

On Saturday, police identified HulI as a suspect in the murder. The Saline County District Court issued a warrant for his arrest.&nbsp; During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information that Brown aided Hull after the commission of the homicide, according to police.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614434238089.jpeg" alt="Brown photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA—Law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Salina have one suspect in custody and continue to search for an additional suspect.On Monday, police reported the arrest of Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, in connection with the February 23, shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman.&nbsp;Police are still searching for a second suspect 35-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614442513506.png" alt="Hull photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Hull photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>Hull is described as a black male, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is "Mi Familia."Brown is being held on requested charges of Aiding and abetting first degree murder, Criminal solicitation and Interference with law enforcement.On Saturday, police identified HulI as a suspect in the murder. The Saline County District Court issued a warrant for his arrest.&nbsp; During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information that Brown aided Hull after the commission of the homicide, according to police.Hull should be considered armed and dangerous. Police encourages anyone with information on Hull's current location to contact 911 immediately.

Police arrest suspect in connection with murder in Salina

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 21-year-old Kansas man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving a vehicle into Lone Star Lake with his mother inside.

Jeremy S. Williams of Lawrence made his first court appearance Friday where he was formally charged with second-degree attempted murder. The judge says he faces as much as 20 years in prison if convicted.

District Attorney Suzanne Valdez told the judge that prosecutors believe he poses a threat to the community because of mental health concerns and has refused to cooperate with authorities.

Judge James George set a $250,000 bond. William’s next court appearance is Wednesday.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a vehicle appearing to have driven into the lake. The caller reported that a woman was a passenger in the vehicle and appeared unable get out of the vehicle because of a broken leg, said Jenn Hethcoat, a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office,

When responders arrived, they learned the caller had helped the 54-year-old woman from the vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and cold exposure, Hethcoat said.

Williams was arrested Thursday evening on a county road along the lake’s eastern bank.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614442117521.png" alt="Williams-photo Douglas County" />
 <figcaption>Williams-photo Douglas County</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 21-year-old Kansas man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving a vehicle into Lone Star Lake with his mother inside.Jeremy S. Williams of Lawrence made his first court appearance Friday where he was formally charged with second-degree attempted murder. The judge says he faces as much as 20 years in prison if convicted.District Attorney Suzanne Valdez told the judge that prosecutors believe he poses a threat to the community because of mental health concerns and has refused to cooperate with authorities.Judge James George set a $250,000 bond. William’s next court appearance is Wednesday.The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a vehicle appearing to have driven into the lake. The caller reported that a woman was a passenger in the vehicle and appeared unable get out of the vehicle because of a broken leg, said Jenn Hethcoat, a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office,When responders arrived, they learned the caller had helped the 54-year-old woman from the vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and cold exposure, Hethcoat said.Williams was arrested Thursday evening on a county road along the lake’s eastern bank.

Attempted murder charge after driving into Kan. lake with his mother

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Two of three police officers injured during an investigation Saturday in Wichita are expected to be released from the hospital Monday.

Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check a residence in the 1400 block of S. St. Francis in Wichita, according to officer Trevor Macey.

A homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to a vacant home that they owned, and they believed someone might be inside.

Upon arrival, Officers obtained keys from the homeowner and attempted to check the residence to ensure no one was inside. After entering the front door of the residence, officers reported hearing an explosion and three officers sustained injuries. 

The injured officers were removed from the residence and transported to an area hospital for treatment. One of the officers was treated and released Saturday. 

One other two had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.

The WPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad were activated and secured the house. The investigation revealed that no one was inside the home, but someone had left a modified, loaded shotgun in the residence which discharged as the officers made entry.

The WPD investigative division, alongside ATF and FBI investigators continue working to gather the facts of the situation and resolve the incident.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Three police officers were injured during an investigation Saturday in Wichita.

The injured officers were removed from the residence and transported to an area hospital for treatment. One of the officers was treated and released. Two remained in the hospital on Sunday morning – one with minor injuries and another in serious but stable condition.

Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check a vacant home in the 1400 block of South St. Francis, according to officer Paul Cruz.

After making entry into the residence, three officers sustained injuries from a possible explosion from an unknown device. 

EMS transported three officers to an area hospital for treatment. One officer has since been released, while the other two remain - one with minor injuries and one in serious but stable condition.

The WPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad were on scene. The situation is contained and negotiators assisting.&nbsp;

Just after 9p.m. Saturday, Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay reported, "Visited the two injured officers who are still undergoing care and treatment at area hospitals.  Their spirits are good and appreciate the support they are receiving. We are praying for a speedy recovery."

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614480576675.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation on Saturday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Two of three police officers injured during an investigation Saturday in Wichita are expected to be released from the hospital Monday.Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check a residence in the 1400 block of S. St. Francis in Wichita, according to officer Trevor Macey.A homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to a vacant home that they owned, and they believed someone might be inside.Upon arrival, Officers obtained keys from the homeowner and attempted to check the residence to ensure no one was inside. After entering the front door of the residence, officers reported hearing an explosion and three officers sustained injuries. The injured officers were removed from the residence and transported to an area hospital for treatment. One of the officers was treated and released Saturday. One other two had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.The WPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad were activated and secured the house. The investigation revealed that no one was inside the home, but someone had left a modified, loaded shotgun in the residence which discharged as the officers made entry.The WPD investigative division, alongside ATF and FBI investigators continue working to gather the facts of the situation and resolve the incident.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.----------SEDGWICK COUNTY—Three police officers were injured during an investigation Saturday in Wichita.Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check a residence in the 1400 block of S. St. Francis in Wichita, according to officer Trevor Macey.A homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to a vacant home that they owned, and they believed someone might be inside.Upon arrival, Officers obtained keys from the homeowner and attempted to check the residence to ensure no one was inside. After entering the front door of the residence, officers reported hearing an explosion and three officers sustained injuries. The injured officers were removed from the residence and transported to an area hospital for treatment. One of the officers was treated and released. Two remained in the hospital on Sunday morning – one with minor injuries and another in serious but stable condition.The WPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad were activated and secured the house. The investigation revealed that no one was inside the home, but someone had left a modified, loaded shotgun in the residence which discharged as the officers made entry.The WPD investigative division, alongside ATF and FBI investigators continue working to gather the facts of the situation and resolve the incident.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY—Three police officers were injured during an investigation Saturday in Wichita.Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check a vacant home in the 1400 block of South St. Francis, according to officer Paul Cruz.After making entry into the residence, three officers sustained injuries from a possible explosion from an unknown device. EMS transported three officers to an area hospital for treatment. One officer has since been released, while the other two remain - one with minor injuries and one in serious but stable condition.The WPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad were on scene. The situation is contained and negotiators assisting.&nbsp;Just after 9p.m. Saturday, Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay reported, "Visited the two injured officers who are still undergoing care and treatment at area hospitals. Their spirits are good and appreciate the support they are receiving. We are praying for a speedy recovery."Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

Update: Kan. officers injured by shotgun blast in vacant home

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the murder of a woman in Salina and have identified a suspect as 35-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614442513506.png" alt="Nelson Hull has two previous drug related conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections- photo from an earlier arrest in Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Nelson Hull has two previous drug related conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections- photo from an earlier arrest in Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the murder of a woman in Salina and have identified a suspect as 35-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.He is wanted for the Tuesday shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman.&nbsp; The Saline County District Court issued an arrest warrant for murder in the first degree.Hull is described as a black male, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is "Mi Familia."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614348886825.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday in Salina. photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday in Salina. photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 11:30a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to the 700 block of North Fourth Street in Salina for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming, according to a media release.Upon arrival, Salina Police Officers located a woman identified as Hoffman inside a vehicle at 731 N. 4th Street. She had a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased by Salina Fire Department EMS personnel.Police say Hull should be considered armed and dangerous. They encourage anyone with information on Hull's current location to contact 911 immediately.

Police: Search continues for suspect wanted for Salina murder

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sex offender on new charges after an arrest.

Just before 1p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; a citizen reported being groped and followed by an unknown man while walking into work in the 300 block of North Main in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.

 Patrol South Officers responded to take the report, and they continued to investigate Thursday. They coordinated with the Wichita Police Department Crime Linkage Unit, Homeless Outreach Team, and Domestic Violence/Sex Crimes Detectives after noticing several other reports of suspicious activity in the core downtown area.

Police canvassed multiple locations and identified a suspect as 37-year-old registered sex offender Mark J. Lang. They located, arrested and booked him into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charges of Sexual Battery and on an Arrest &amp; Detain Warrant issued by the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Lang is currently homeless and was on parole for indecent liberties with a child out of Johnson County, Kansas, according to Macy.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614357934913.png" alt="Lang's Kansas Sex Offender Registry photo from January 2021&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Lang's Kansas Sex Offender Registry photo from January 2021&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sex offender on new charges after an arrest.Just before 1p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; a citizen reported being groped and followed by an unknown man while walking into work in the 300 block of North Main in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy. Patrol South Officers responded to take the report, and they continued to investigate Thursday. They coordinated with the Wichita Police Department Crime Linkage Unit, Homeless Outreach Team, and Domestic Violence/Sex Crimes Detectives after noticing several other reports of suspicious activity in the core downtown area.Police canvassed multiple locations and identified a suspect as 37-year-old registered sex offender Mark J. Lang. They located, arrested and booked him into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charges of Sexual Battery and on an Arrest &amp; Detain Warrant issued by the Kansas Department of Corrections.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614357852394.png" alt="Lang photo Sedgwick County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Lang photo Sedgwick County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Lang is currently homeless and was on parole for indecent liberties with a child out of Johnson County, Kansas, according to Macy.

Police: Kansas sex offender allegedly groped another victim 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Merriam Village, Missouri, couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for producing child pornography.

Mark John Millman, 36, a citizen of Great Britain and a legal alien resident, and his wife, Tara Sau Millman, 41, were charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., this week, according to the United State's Attorney.

 The indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Mark and Tara Millman on January 29, 2021. The Millmans have been in federal custody since their arrest, and remain detained without bail.

The federal indictment charges the Millmans together in one count of using a minor to produce child pornography and one count of receiving and distributing child pornography.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint, the investigation began when agents with Homeland Security Investigations in San Diego, California, began investigating users of a cloud storage platform (identified in court documents as “Cloud Platform A”). The cloud platform provides encrypted, cloud-based services that enable private, secure online storage, communication, and collaboration for business and individuals. During the investigation, the agents accessed a weblink to an encrypted chat room with approximately 145 registered users. Files containing child pornography were uploaded/posted by participants in the chat room, the affidavit says, including Mark Millman.

A search warrant was executed at the Millmans’ residence in Taney County, Mo., on January 28, 2021. According to the affidavit, images and videos of child pornography were found on both Mark and Tara Millman’s cell phones. Among those photos, the affidavit says, were images of the Millmans’ sexual abuse of child victims.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614439967146.png" alt="Millman photo Greene County" />
 <figcaption>Millman photo Greene County</figcaption>
 </figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Merriam Village, Missouri, couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for producing child pornography.Mark John Millman, 36, a citizen of Great Britain and a legal alien resident, and his wife, Tara Sau Millman, 41, were charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., this week, according to the United State's Attorney. The indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Mark and Tara Millman on January 29, 2021. The Millmans have been in federal custody since their arrest, and remain detained without bail.The federal indictment charges the Millmans together in one count of using a minor to produce child pornography and one count of receiving and distributing child pornography.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614439948313.png" alt="Millman photo Greene Co." />
 <figcaption>Millman photo Greene Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint, the investigation began when agents with Homeland Security Investigations in San Diego, California, began investigating users of a cloud storage platform (identified in court documents as “Cloud Platform A”). The cloud platform provides encrypted, cloud-based services that enable private, secure online storage, communication, and collaboration for business and individuals. During the investigation, the agents accessed a weblink to an encrypted chat room with approximately 145 registered users. Files containing child pornography were uploaded/posted by participants in the chat room, the affidavit says, including Mark Millman.A search warrant was executed at the Millmans’ residence in Taney County, Mo., on January 28, 2021. According to the affidavit, images and videos of child pornography were found on both Mark and Tara Millman’s cell phones. Among those photos, the affidavit says, were images of the Millmans’ sexual abuse of child victims.

Indictment: Couple used minor to produce child porn

HAMILTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two woman on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 9:00 a.m. February 25, a trooper observed a Nissan Versa fail to stop at a stop sign after it exited Interstate 80 at the Hampton interchange, according to a media release from the Nebraska State Highway Patrol. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected criminal activity.

A search of the vehicle revealed six pounds of methamphetamine, as well less than an ounce of marijuana. The methamphetamine was located in five separate bags in the rear passenger area of the vehicle.

Troopers arrested the driver, Carmen Felix Loera, 36, and passenger, an 18-year-old female, both of San Diego, California, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute, and no drug tax stamp. The 18-year-old was also cited for possession of marijuana – less than an ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both women remain in the Hamilton County Jail.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614374846078.png" alt="Photo courtesy Nebraska State Patrol" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Nebraska State Patrol</figcaption>
 </figure>HAMILTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two woman on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 9:00 a.m. February 25, a trooper observed a Nissan Versa fail to stop at a stop sign after it exited Interstate 80 at the Hampton interchange, according to a media release from the Nebraska State Highway Patrol. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected criminal activity.A search of the vehicle revealed six pounds of methamphetamine, as well less than an ounce of marijuana. The methamphetamine was located in five separate bags in the rear passenger area of the vehicle.Troopers arrested the driver, Carmen Felix Loera, 36, and passenger, an 18-year-old female, both of San Diego, California, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute, and no drug tax stamp. The 18-year-old was also cited for possession of marijuana – less than an ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both women remain in the Hamilton County Jail.

State trooper arrests woman, teen after finding 6 pounds of meth

WEBSTER CITY, IOWA (AP)&nbsp;— A Kansas&nbsp;man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 2018 death of his girlfriend in&nbsp;Iowa.

Zackery Bassett, 34, of Elwood, Kansas, was originally charged with first-degree murder after Andrea Solokowski, 50, was found not breathing in a home in Webster City. An autopsy showed evidence of asphyxiation but her cause of death was listed as undetermined.

Bassett was convicted in Hamilton County Tuesday on the lesser charge after a trial that had been repeatedly delayed by COVID-19 precautions.

Prosecutors alleged Bassett repeatedly abused Solokowski, of Sioux City, for more than a year before her death. Her family told investigators Bassett had stalked her and she had told a friend she was afraid he would kill her.

The maximum sentence possible in Iowa for second-degree murder is 50 years. Bassett is scheduled to be sentenced April 5.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (AP) — A March trial has been scheduled for a&nbsp;man accused of killing his girlfriend&nbsp;in central Iowa.

Hamilton County District Court records show 32-year-old Zackery Bassett, of Webster City, entered a written plea of not guilty Monday to a charge of first-degree murder. His trial is set to begin March 5.

Investigators said Bassett called Webster City police Sept. 22&nbsp;to report his girlfriend, 50-year-old Andrea Sokolowski, was not breathing. Sokolowski was taken by ambulance to a Webster City hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Bassett was&nbsp;arrested on an Iowa warrant&nbsp;Nov. 14 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Through interviews and medical records, detectives determined&nbsp;Bassett had expressed jealousy and violence toward&nbsp;Sokolowski&nbsp;in the months leading up to her death, according to charging documents.

Authorities said&nbsp;Bassett abused&nbsp;Sokolowski&nbsp;for&nbsp;more than a year before she died.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614355180712.png" alt=" Bassett&nbsp;photo Hamilton Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption> Bassett&nbsp;photo Hamilton Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>WEBSTER CITY, IOWA (AP)&nbsp;— A Kansas&nbsp;man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 2018 death of his girlfriend in&nbsp;Iowa.Zackery Bassett, 34, of Elwood, Kansas, was originally charged with first-degree murder after Andrea Solokowski, 50, was found not breathing in a home in Webster City. An autopsy showed evidence of asphyxiation but her cause of death was listed as undetermined.Bassett was convicted in Hamilton County Tuesday on the lesser charge after a trial that had been repeatedly delayed by COVID-19 precautions.Prosecutors alleged Bassett repeatedly abused Solokowski, of Sioux City, for more than a year before her death. Her family told investigators Bassett had stalked her and she had told a friend she was afraid he would kill her.The maximum sentence possible in Iowa for second-degree murder is 50 years. Bassett is scheduled to be sentenced April 5.----------WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (AP) — A March trial has been scheduled for a&nbsp;man accused of killing his girlfriend&nbsp;in central Iowa.Hamilton County District Court records show 32-year-old Zackery Bassett, of Webster City, entered a written plea of not guilty Monday to a charge of first-degree murder. His trial is set to begin March 5.Investigators said Bassett called Webster City police Sept. 22&nbsp;to report his girlfriend, 50-year-old Andrea Sokolowski, was not breathing. Sokolowski was taken by ambulance to a Webster City hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Bassett was&nbsp;arrested on an Iowa warrant&nbsp;Nov. 14 in St. Joseph, Missouri.Through interviews and medical records, detectives determined&nbsp;Bassett had expressed jealousy and violence toward&nbsp;Sokolowski&nbsp;in the months leading up to her death, according to charging documents.Authorities said&nbsp;Bassett abused&nbsp;Sokolowski&nbsp;for&nbsp;more than a year before she died.&nbsp;

Jury: Kansas man guilty of stalking, killing his girlfriend 

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have two suspects in custody.

Over the course of last several weeks the Barton County Sheriff’s Office has taken several burglary reports from late January to mid February, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

 The estimated amount of loss has been in the tens of thousands of dollars. On February 20, the Sheriff’s office took a report of a stolen 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche in Barton County. The vehicle was located the next evening by the Larned Police Department and Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug charges as well as the possessing the stolen vehicle.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office recovered the vehicle at which time they noted what appeared to be property matching the description of stolen property from Barton County thefts. Over the last week Sheriff’s deputies and detectives from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office have been conducting an investigation which led to the search of a residence in Hoisington, Kansas and recovered a substantial amount of stolen property. At least six burglaries in Barton County have been cleared, with the possibility of more being solved pending investigation.

The suspects, who had been arrested on the Pawnee County drug charges were in the Barton County Jail during this investigation. Two suspects have been booked for the burglaries. Edward Johnson age 51 and Austin Lemonds age 33, both of Hoisington, are also now being held on requested charges of two counts of burglary of a residence, three counts of burglary of a non-dwelling, four counts of criminal damage to property, four counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, four counts of criminal damage to property and three counts of criminal trespass. J

Not all the property has been recovered. Deputies are still looking for a Polaris Ranger ATV, a trailer, plasma cutters as well as other welding and shop equipment. We are seeking the public’s assistance if they have any information, please call Crime Stoppers of Barton County at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300. We would appreciate any information citizens may have. All calls are anonymous

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614359894184.png" alt="Lemonds-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Lemonds-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have two suspects in custody.Over the course of last several weeks the Barton County Sheriff’s Office has taken several burglary reports from late January to mid February, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir. The estimated amount of loss has been in the tens of thousands of dollars. On February 20, the Sheriff’s office took a report of a stolen 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche in Barton County. The vehicle was located the next evening by the Larned Police Department and Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug charges as well as the possessing the stolen vehicle.The Barton County Sheriff’s Office recovered the vehicle at which time they noted what appeared to be property matching the description of stolen property from Barton County thefts. Over the last week Sheriff’s deputies and detectives from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office have been conducting an investigation which led to the search of a residence in Hoisington, Kansas and recovered a substantial amount of stolen property. At least six burglaries in Barton County have been cleared, with the possibility of more being solved pending investigation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614359856135.png" alt="Johnson photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Johnson photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The suspects, who had been arrested on the Pawnee County drug charges were in the Barton County Jail during this investigation. Two suspects have been booked for the burglaries. Edward Johnson age 51 and Austin Lemonds age 33, both of Hoisington, are also now being held on requested charges of two counts of burglary of a residence, three counts of burglary of a non-dwelling, four counts of criminal damage to property, four counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, four counts of criminal damage to property and three counts of criminal trespass. JNot all the property has been recovered. Deputies are still looking for a Polaris Ranger ATV, a trailer, plasma cutters as well as other welding and shop equipment. We are seeking the public’s assistance if they have any information, please call Crime Stoppers of Barton County at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300. We would appreciate any information citizens may have. All calls are anonymous

Sheriff: 2 jailed suspects linked to series of Kansas burglaries

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary, have recovered stolen guns and made an arrest.

&nbsp;On Wednesday, the Payne County Sheriff's Office contacted the Saline County Sheriff on the theft of a gun safe containing 16 guns from a rural Payne County residence, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office began a local investigation which resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 920 Pearl Avenue in central Salina. During the search, sheriff's deputies recovered one of the guns stolen in Oklahoma.

The search also uncovered additional information that led Saline County Sheriff's Office personnel to a second residence, where deputies recovered 10 more guns stolen in Oklahoma. 

During the search, methamphetamine, hallucinogenic drugs, and drug paraphernalia also were recovered. Deputies arrested&nbsp; Mark Goracke, 44, of Salina, on requested charges that include 11 counts of theft of a firearm, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of hallucinogenic drugs and Theft by deception, according to Mellander.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614356988456.jpeg" alt="Guns stolen in Oklahoma and recovered in Salina-photo Saline Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Guns stolen in Oklahoma and recovered in Salina-photo Saline Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary, have recovered stolen guns and made an arrest.&nbsp;On Wednesday, the Payne County Sheriff's Office contacted the Saline County Sheriff on the theft of a gun safe containing 16 guns from a rural Payne County residence, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.The Saline County Sheriff's Office began a local investigation which resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 920 Pearl Avenue in central Salina. During the search, sheriff's deputies recovered one of the guns stolen in Oklahoma.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614346604358.jpeg" alt="Goracke photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Goracke photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The search also uncovered additional information that led Saline County Sheriff's Office personnel to a second residence, where deputies recovered 10 more guns stolen in Oklahoma. During the search, methamphetamine, hallucinogenic drugs, and drug paraphernalia also were recovered. Deputies arrested&nbsp; Mark Goracke, 44, of Salina, on requested charges that include 11 counts of theft of a firearm, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of hallucinogenic drugs and Theft by deception, according to Mellander.

Kansas deputies recover guns taken in Oklahoma burglary

HARVEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 11 p.m. Thursday, a police officer witnessed a vehicle driving erratically in the 2000 block of West First Street in Newton, according to a media release.

 The officer stopped the vehicle, and the 16-year-old male driver immediately reported he had just been involved in a fight and had stabbed someone. Police found a bloody knife in the vehicle.   

Police located a victim identified as 27-year-old Ian Foy in the 100 block of Evans Street with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported Ian Foy to a Wichita hospital, where he later died. 

Police arrested the juvenile on a requested charge of second-degree murder, according to the release.

Investigators are working to determine the relationship between the victim, the suspect and other factors contributing to the stabbing. Police did release the name of juvenile suspect.

HARVEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have a suspect in custody.Just before 11 p.m. Thursday, a police officer witnessed a vehicle driving erratically in the 2000 block of West First Street in Newton, according to a media release. The officer stopped the vehicle, and the 16-year-old male driver immediately reported he had just been involved in a fight and had stabbed someone. Police found a bloody knife in the vehicle. Police located a victim identified as 27-year-old Ian Foy in the 100 block of Evans Street with life-threatening injuries. EMS transported Ian Foy to a Wichita hospital, where he later died. Police arrested the juvenile on a requested charge of second-degree murder, according to the release.Investigators are working to determine the relationship between the victim, the suspect and other factors contributing to the stabbing. Police did release the name of juvenile suspect.

Police: Teen arrested for fatal stabbing of 27-year-old in Newton

SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — Police in the Kansas City, Kansas, suburb of Shawnee say a high school student found with a handgun in his backpack at school has been arrested. 

The Shawnee Police Department said in a news release that the gun and other contraband were found by Shawnee Mission Northwest High School staff Thursday morning in a search of the student's backpack.

Principal Lisa Gruman sent the following note to parents.

"Dear Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Families, I am writing to inform you of an incident that took place here at Northwest this morning. One of our students was found in possession of a weapon this morning. The weapon was discovered during an investigation of an unrelated matter, and there is currently no evidence that the student had any intention of using the weapon here at Northwest. I can assure you that this matter will be handled in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and district policies. This is the extent of the information that can be released at this time. I do want to assure you that we are doing everything in our power to maintain Northwest as a safe learning environment. We appreciate your support."

&nbsp;Police confiscated the gun during the arrest. Police did not release the student's name.

SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — Police in the Kansas City, Kansas, suburb of Shawnee say a high school student found with a handgun in his backpack at school has been arrested. The Shawnee Police Department said in a news release that the gun and other contraband were found by Shawnee Mission Northwest High School staff Thursday morning in a search of the student's backpack.Principal Lisa Gruman sent the following note to parents."Dear Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Families, I am writing to inform you of an incident that took place here at Northwest this morning. One of our students was found in possession of a weapon this morning. The weapon was discovered during an investigation of an unrelated matter, and there is currently no evidence that the student had any intention of using the weapon here at Northwest. I can assure you that this matter will be handled in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and district policies. This is the extent of the information that can be released at this time. I do want to assure you that we are doing everything in our power to maintain Northwest as a safe learning environment. We appreciate your support."&nbsp;Police confiscated the gun during the arrest. Police did not release the student's name.

Student arrested at Kansas high school with gun in backpack

PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man arrested on February 18, in connection with an ongoing sex crimes investigation with the assistance of MotorCity Justice made his first court appearance Thursday in Pawnee County, according to District Attorney Doug McNett.

Jason Leigh Cavender, 44 of Larned, appeared before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell Thursday morning via Zoom in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff.

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department made a probable cause arrest of Cavender following the execution search warrant at his home in Larned. The law enforcement investigation was prompted by a tip from MotorCity Justice whose goal is to educate parents on the issue of online predators and to expose people that want to meet with children.

Cavender was charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child at least 14, but less than 16 years of age, Promoting Obscenity to a Minor, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, according to McNett.

Under Kansas law, Electronic Solicitation of a Child is “by means of communication conducted through the telephone, internet or by other electronic means, enticing or soliciting a person, whom the offender believes to be a child, to commit or submit to an unlawful sexual act.”

A Preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for March 11, 2021. The defendant is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $75,000 bond, according to McNett.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614291131835.png" alt="Cavender photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cavender photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—A Kansas man arrested on February 18, in connection with an ongoing sex crimes investigation with the assistance of MotorCity Justice made his first court appearance Thursday in Pawnee County, according to District Attorney Doug McNett.Jason Leigh Cavender, 44 of Larned, appeared before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell Thursday morning via Zoom in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff.The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department made a probable cause arrest of Cavender following the execution search warrant at his home in Larned. The law enforcement investigation was prompted by a tip from MotorCity Justice whose goal is to educate parents on the issue of online predators and to expose people that want to meet with children.Cavender was charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child at least 14, but less than 16 years of age, Promoting Obscenity to a Minor, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, according to McNett.Under Kansas law, Electronic Solicitation of a Child is “by means of communication conducted through the telephone, internet or by other electronic means, enticing or soliciting a person, whom the offender believes to be a child, to commit or submit to an unlawful sexual act.”A Preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for March 11, 2021. The defendant is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $75,000 bond, according to McNett.

Kansas man jailed after online tip charged with child sex crime

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities&nbsp; have announced that a man already in prison for a separate crime has been charged in the 2018 killing of a Kansas City woman whose body was found in rural wooded area months after she disappeared.

Kenneth Wilson Jr., 32, of Cameron, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old Vernece Brown.

Brown’s remains&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6a2c258203df444391a5cc1d1f05136f">were found</a>&nbsp;by mushroom hunters in May 2018 in a wooded area near Harrisonville, about 35 miles south of Kansas City. She had been missing since Valentine’s Day of that year. An autopsy showed she had been fatally shot.

Cellphone data shows Brown had been communicating with Wilson and that their cellphones were in the same location about the time she disappeared, police said.

Wilson is already in custody at the Western Missouri Correctional Center serving a sentence for a separate crime. Court records show he was arrested in 2018 while driving a stolen vehicle that was carjacked from a woman in Columbia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614281700279.png" alt="Wilson photo MODOC" />
 <figcaption>Wilson photo MODOC</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities&nbsp; have announced that a man already in prison for a separate crime has been charged in the 2018 killing of a Kansas City woman whose body was found in rural wooded area months after she disappeared.Kenneth Wilson Jr., 32, of Cameron, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old Vernece Brown.Brown’s remains&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6a2c258203df444391a5cc1d1f05136f">were found</a>&nbsp;by mushroom hunters in May 2018 in a wooded area near Harrisonville, about 35 miles south of Kansas City. She had been missing since Valentine’s Day of that year. An autopsy showed she had been fatally shot.Cellphone data shows Brown had been communicating with Wilson and that their cellphones were in the same location about the time she disappeared, police said.Wilson is already in custody at the Western Missouri Correctional Center serving a sentence for a separate crime. Court records show he was arrested in 2018 while driving a stolen vehicle that was carjacked from a woman in Columbia.

Inmate charged in 2018 death of Kansas City woman

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on numerous drug charges after a late-night traffic stop.

Just before 4a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2013 Chrysler 200 in the 5600 block of W. 10th Street in Great Bend for speeding, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

During the course of the traffic stop, deputies determined the driver later identified as Andrew Decoudres age 32 of Larned, was driving under the influence of alcohol/or drugs. 

Deputies also located what is believed to be LSD, a substantial amount of methamphetamine and prescription drugs as well as paraphernalia during the course of the investigation.

Deputies arrested Decoudres and booked him on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possessions of a hallucinogenic substance with intent to distribute, possession of prescription drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia as well as interference with law enforcement officer and DUI as well as various other traffic charges. He is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614275210999.png" alt="Decoudres-photo Barton County" />
 <figcaption>Decoudres-photo Barton County</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on numerous drug charges after a late-night traffic stop.Just before 4a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2013 Chrysler 200 in the 5600 block of W. 10th Street in Great Bend for speeding, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.During the course of the traffic stop, deputies determined the driver later identified as Andrew Decoudres age 32 of Larned, was driving under the influence of alcohol/or drugs. Deputies also located what is believed to be LSD, a substantial amount of methamphetamine and prescription drugs as well as paraphernalia during the course of the investigation.Deputies arrested Decoudres and booked him on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possessions of a hallucinogenic substance with intent to distribute, possession of prescription drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia as well as interference with law enforcement officer and DUI as well as various other traffic charges. He is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

Sheriff: Deputies find LSD during Kansas traffic stop

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on&nbsp;multiple charges following a Tuesday traffic stop

Just after 11:30 p.m. a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Cavalier near the intersection of SE 6th Avenue and Madison Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.

 During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed and narcotics were located.

Deputies arrested the driver, Datin D.S. Palmer, 30, Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on multiple requested felony drug charges, including possession of methamphetamine, as well as the charges of displaying an altered license plate and driving while having no license. Palmer was also arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Pottawatomie County, according to Anderson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614185463467.png" alt="Palmer photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Palmer photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on&nbsp;multiple charges following a Tuesday traffic stopJust after 11:30 p.m. a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Cavalier near the intersection of SE 6th Avenue and Madison Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson. During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed and narcotics were located.Deputies arrested the driver, Datin D.S. Palmer, 30, Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on multiple requested felony drug charges, including possession of methamphetamine, as well as the charges of displaying an altered license plate and driving while having no license. Palmer was also arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Pottawatomie County, according to Anderson.

Sheriff's K9 helps catch suspect wanted in Pottawatomie County 

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

Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Explorer at NW Menninger Road and NW Alice Drive, according to deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Hope E. Thommen, 38, of Topeka on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, driving when view is obstructed and defective tag lamps, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614184813195.png" alt="Thommen has 7 previous forgery convictions in addition to convictions for identity theft and for drugs." />
 <figcaption>Thommen has 7 previous forgery convictions in addition to convictions for identity theft and for drugs.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Explorer at NW Menninger Road and NW Alice Drive, according to deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Hope E. Thommen, 38, of Topeka on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, driving when view is obstructed and defective tag lamps, according to Christian.

 Deputies catch Kan. felon driving with drugs, suspended license

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.

The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)

Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.

A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.

Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.

Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.

Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.

“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.

The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.

He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.

And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.

Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.

Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.

“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”

They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.

Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.

Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”

Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.

In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.

Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.

The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.

The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.

A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.

“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614166677367.png" alt="The SUV Tiger Woods was driving in Tuesday's crash as it is removed from scene of the accident. photo courtesy KTLA" />
 <figcaption>The SUV Tiger Woods was driving in Tuesday's crash as it is removed from scene of the accident. photo courtesy KTLA</figcaption>
 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment%2Fvideos%2F741778876538172%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.___LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/vZitnFV0YA">pic.twitter.com/vZitnFV0YA</a>&mdash; Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”The single-car crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable on the golf course with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the most recognizable sports figures in the world, and at 45 with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs, and he returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.No charges were filed, and police said there was no evidence he was impaired.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Discovery-owned GOLFTV for Woods to give playing tips to celebrities. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart at Rolling Hills Country Club with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;to his Instagram account.Woods was headed to Rolling Hills on Tuesday when the accident happened.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”Thoughts and prayers have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both of them, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after perhaps his great triumph — the Masters after he had gone through four back surgeries.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play if healthy.“I’m sick to my stomach,” said Justin Thomas, No. 3 in the world and among the younger players whom Woods has embraced. “It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident. Man, I just hope he’s all right.”The crash happened about 7:15 a.m. as he drove his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational through the upscale suburbs. Gonzalez says he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the 45 mph zone and crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Authorities said they checked for any odor of alcohol or other signs he was under the influence of a substance and found none. They didn’t say how fast he was driving.This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious was the early morning after Thanksgiving in 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree. That was the start of shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife with multiple women.In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.He was asked during the CBS broadcast Sunday at Riviera about recovering from his back surgery in time to play the Masters and Woods replied, “God, I hope so. I’ve got to get there first.”___