SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series business burglaries and have made an arrest.

Just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, a police officer driving on Interstate 70 in Topeka observed a vehicle matching the description of one believed to be involved in multiple business burglaries, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver of the vehicle was identified as 54-year-old Raynard Walton.

He is suspected of burglarizing Topeka Sports &amp; Family Chiropractic, Joy &amp; Co CPA and HQ Technologies LLC in recent months.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested Walton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Correction in requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Criminal damage to property. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612391496958.png" alt="Walton photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Walton photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series business burglaries and have made an arrest.Just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, a police officer driving on Interstate 70 in Topeka observed a vehicle matching the description of one believed to be involved in multiple business burglaries, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver of the vehicle was identified as 54-year-old Raynard Walton.He is suspected of burglarizing Topeka Sports &amp; Family Chiropractic, Joy &amp; Co CPA and HQ Technologies LLC in recent months.As a result of the investigation, police arrested Walton and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Correction in requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Criminal damage to property. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

Suspect jailed for series of Kansas business burglaries

HUTCHINSON— Four people facing charges of smuggling synthetic marijuana into the Hutchinson Correctional Facility were arraigned in Reno County District Court Thursday.

Zachary Wood, 22, faces single counts of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of codeine with intent to sell along with the original charges, which include three counts of conspiracy, three counts of using a communication device to distribute drugs, one count of drug distribution and one count of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. He was bound over for trial after his preliminary hearing last month.&nbsp;

The three women arrested in the case, Esther Davis, Denisha Starnes and Stephanie Thindiu, all waived their right to a preliminary hearing and were bound over for trial. All four entered not guilty pleas and their cases will now go to trial.

Wood is accused of using three women to help smuggle K2 into the prison over a period of two months while employed at the prison.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600357864536.jpeg" alt="Wood -photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Wood -photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON— Four people facing charges of smuggling synthetic marijuana into the Hutchinson Correctional Facility were arraigned in Reno County District Court Thursday.Zachary Wood, 22, faces single counts of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of codeine with intent to sell along with the original charges, which include three counts of conspiracy, three counts of using a communication device to distribute drugs, one count of drug distribution and one count of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. He was bound over for trial after his preliminary hearing last month.&nbsp;The three women arrested in the case, Esther Davis, Denisha Starnes and Stephanie Thindiu, all waived their right to a preliminary hearing and were bound over for trial. All four entered not guilty pleas and their cases will now go to trial.Wood is accused of using three women to help smuggle K2 into the prison over a period of two months while employed at the prison.

Former employee enters plea to smuggling K2 into Kan. prison

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old baby boy and are seeking the community’s assistance in locating and identifying several vehicles and the individuals associated with them.

The vehicle is believed to be a Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon XL. Information about the location of this vehicle can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:telltpd@topeka.org" target="_blank">telltpd@topeka.org</a>&nbsp;or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Just after 4:00 a.m. Monday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 800 block of SE Sherman Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

While en route to the shooting scene, officers were flagged down near SE 6th Avenue and SE Golden Avenue by family members of an injured baby who were driving to a local hospital. 

Officers began rendering aid and called for American Medical Response to respond to their location. AMR transported the baby to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A crime scene was located at 804 SE Sherman Avenue where dozens of shell casings were located.

Investigators continue to working to identify the responsible person(s) and implore anyone with information to contact police. The baby boy was in critical condition late Tuesday.&nbsp; Police did not released additional information on his condition Thursday afternoon and have&nbsp;also not released the names of the baby or family members.

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old baby boy.

Just after 4:00 a.m. the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 800 block of SE Sherman Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

Investigators continue to working to identify the responsible person(s) and implore anyone with information to contact police. The baby boy remained in critical condition as 4p.m. Tuesday, according to Spiker.

Police have not released the names of the baby or family members.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Topeka are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 1-year-old baby critically injured. 

The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Tuesday, when someone riddled a home near Eighth Street and Southeast Sherman Avenue with gunfire. 

Police say one of the shots hit a baby inside the home. Investigators report they found about two dozen bullet casings in the street outside the home. Officers called to the scene found a family leaving the home with the baby and rushed the child in critical condition to an area hospital. 

The names of the baby and family members were not immediately released, and no arrests have been announced.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612477615451.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old baby boy and are seeking the community’s assistance in locating and identifying several vehicles and the individuals associated with them.The vehicle is believed to be a Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon XL. Information about the location of this vehicle can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:telltpd@topeka.org" target="_blank">telltpd@topeka.org</a>&nbsp;or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.Just after 4:00 a.m. Monday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 800 block of SE Sherman Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.While en route to the shooting scene, officers were flagged down near SE 6th Avenue and SE Golden Avenue by family members of an injured baby who were driving to a local hospital. Officers began rendering aid and called for American Medical Response to respond to their location. AMR transported the baby to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.A crime scene was located at 804 SE Sherman Avenue where dozens of shell casings were located.Investigators continue to working to identify the responsible person(s) and implore anyone with information to contact police. The baby boy was in critical condition late Tuesday.&nbsp; Police did not released additional information on his condition Thursday afternoon and have&nbsp;also not released the names of the baby or family members.-----------TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old baby boy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612303293079.png" alt="Police near the scene of the shooting early Tuesday photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police near the scene of the shooting early Tuesday photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 4:00 a.m. the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 800 block of SE Sherman Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.While en route to the shooting scene, officers were flagged down near SE 6th Avenue and SE Golden Avenue by family members of an injured baby who were driving to a local hospital. Officers began rendering aid and called for American Medical Response to respond to their location. AMR transported the baby to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.A crime scene was located at 804 SE Sherman Avenue where dozens of shell casings were located.Investigators continue to working to identify the responsible person(s) and implore anyone with information to contact police. The baby boy remained in critical condition as 4p.m. Tuesday, according to Spiker.Police have not released the names of the baby or family members.-------------TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Topeka are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 1-year-old baby critically injured. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Tuesday, when someone riddled a home near Eighth Street and Southeast Sherman Avenue with gunfire. Police say one of the shots hit a baby inside the home. Investigators report they found about two dozen bullet casings in the street outside the home. Officers called to the scene found a family leaving the home with the baby and rushed the child in critical condition to an area hospital. The names of the baby and family members were not immediately released, and no arrests have been announced.

Police want to ID SUV in Kan. shooting that injured baby

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy from Wichita have located the body of his missing girlfriend.

Early Thursday, a police lieutenant was patrolling and located Kayla Blackmon’s 2005 Ford Escape in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 500 block of West 27th Street South in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Officers located Blackmon in the vehicle deceased.

On Tuesday, police alerted the public that Blackmon may be in danger and asked the public for help to find her SUV.&nbsp; Police found her 17-year-old boyfriend Michael Beasley deceased in the 1000 block of North Ash in Wichita on Monday.

Police are still working to determine the circumstances of what occurred in this case. Davidson released no additional details.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue to search for 18-year-old Kayla Blackmon of Wichita. On Tuesday, police investigating a reported shooting identified the victim as Blackmon's boyfriend Michael Beasley, 17, of Wichita.

As part of the investigation, police are asking  for assistance to locate Blackm0n and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.

Police believe Blackmon may be in danger. Authorities ask that if you see the vehicle, please call 911.

Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

A passerby saw a man lying in the grass on the north side of an abandoned church. When the passerby approached the man later identified as Beasley to see if he needed help, he discovered the man was unresponsive and called police. Sedgwick County EMS and additional first responders arrived and determined Beasley was dead.&nbsp; 

Police have released no new information in the case.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a reported shooting have identified a victim as 17-year-old Michael Beasley of Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

As part of the investigation, police are asking&nbsp; for assistance to locate Beasley's 18-year-old girlfriend Kayla Blackm0n of Wichita and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.

Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Davidson.

Davidson released no additional information including Beasley's cause of death on Tuesday morning.&nbsp; Police also have not reported an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612284535821.png" alt="Officer Charley Davidson explained during a Tuesday press briefing that authorities needed help to locate Kayla Blackmon and her 2005 Ford&nbsp; Escape ." />
 <figcaption>Officer Charley Davidson explained during a Tuesday press briefing that authorities needed help to locate Kayla Blackmon and her 2005 Ford&nbsp; Escape .</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy from Wichita have located the body of his missing girlfriend.Early Thursday, a police lieutenant was patrolling and located Kayla Blackmon’s 2005 Ford Escape in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 500 block of West 27th Street South in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Officers located Blackmon in the vehicle deceased.On Tuesday, police alerted the public that Blackmon may be in danger and asked the public for help to find her SUV.&nbsp; Police found her 17-year-old boyfriend Michael Beasley deceased in the 1000 block of North Ash in Wichita on Monday.Police are still working to determine the circumstances of what occurred in this case. Davidson released no additional details.-------------SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue to search for 18-year-old Kayla Blackmon of Wichita. On Tuesday, police investigating a reported shooting identified the victim as Blackmon's boyfriend Michael Beasley, 17, of Wichita.As part of the investigation, police are asking for assistance to locate Blackm0n and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.Police believe Blackmon may be in danger. Authorities ask that if you see the vehicle, please call 911.Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.A passerby saw a man lying in the grass on the north side of an abandoned church. When the passerby approached the man later identified as Beasley to see if he needed help, he discovered the man was unresponsive and called police. Sedgwick County EMS and additional first responders arrived and determined Beasley was dead.&nbsp; Police have released no new information in the case.------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a reported shooting have identified a victim as 17-year-old Michael Beasley of Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.As part of the investigation, police are asking&nbsp; for assistance to locate Beasley's 18-year-old girlfriend Kayla Blackm0n of Wichita and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612285744552.png" alt="Blackmon-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Blackmon-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Police believe Blackmon may be in danger. Authorities ask that if you see the vehicle, please call 911.Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612285804058.png" alt="2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK." />
 <figcaption>2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.</figcaption>
 </figure>A passerby saw a man lying in the grass on the north side of an abandoned church. When the passerby approached the man later identified as Beasley to see if he needed help, he discovered the man was unresponsive and called police. Sedgwick County EMS and additional first responders arrived and determined Beasley was dead.&nbsp; Davidson released no additional information including Beasley's cause of death on Tuesday morning.&nbsp; Police also have not reported an arrest.

Police find body of Kan. teen following death of boyfriend

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have asked the public for help to locate a suspect.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to South Madison Avenue and East Skinner Street, according to Officer Paul Cruz.

A 49-year-old male victim reported to police that a suspect identified as Bryan Conner came to Auto Kings Car Dealership, 3205 South Broadway and requested to test-drive a blue Jeep Cherokee. 

The victim and Conner got into the Jeep and while they were test driving the vehicle, Conner stopped at Madison and Skinner, brandished a handgun and ordered the victim out of the vehicle.&nbsp; Conner then took the vehicle keys, got out of the vehicle, and left north bound on foot.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call police.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612449876172.png" alt="On Thursday, police released a booking photo from a prior arrest for the suspect identified as 32-year-old Bryan Conner" />
 <figcaption>On Thursday, police released a booking photo from a prior arrest for the suspect identified as 32-year-old Bryan Conner</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have asked the public for help to locate a suspect.Just after 5:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to South Madison Avenue and East Skinner Street, according to Officer Paul Cruz.A 49-year-old male victim reported to police that a suspect identified as Bryan Conner came to Auto Kings Car Dealership, 3205 South Broadway and requested to test-drive a blue Jeep Cherokee. The victim and Conner got into the Jeep and while they were test driving the vehicle, Conner stopped at Madison and Skinner, brandished a handgun and ordered the victim out of the vehicle.&nbsp; Conner then took the vehicle keys, got out of the vehicle, and left north bound on foot.Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call police.

Update: Kan. car salesman robbed during test drive

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 suspects in connection with drugs and a reported stolen vehicle.

On January 26, 67-year-old Christopher Mark Kreidler reported to police that&nbsp;Amber Meleise McHargue, 33,&nbsp; and her boyfriend, later identified as&nbsp;Jose Matthew Diaz, 25, both of Arkansas City had taken his 2009 Toyota pickup truck without permission and not returned it to him, according to a media release from Arkansas City Police.

As part of this report, police entered the truck into the National Crime Information Center as a stolen vehicle.

Just after 9p.m. that evening, officers saw the alleged stolen truck and conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of South Summit Street. Kreidler was driving the truck, and Diaz and McHargue were passengers.

When questioned by officers at the scene, Kreidler allegedly denied reporting the vehicle as stolen. He then said he had reported the license plate stolen two months prior. 

When asked why he had reported the truck as stolen earlier that day when it had been stolen, he said it was “to get the truck back.”

A search of the vehicle, which was later impounded, turned up a blue bag containing numerous illegal substances on the driver’s-side floorboard of the truck. Police also determined Diaz had two active warrants outstanding for his arrest. 

Police took all three into custody without incident.

Jose Matthew Diaz, 25, was arrested on requested charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. He also was arrested on two Arkansas City Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear.

Amber Meleise McHargue, 33, of rural Arkansas City, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;

Police arrested on requested charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of interference with a law enforcement officer by falsely reporting a crime, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

&nbsp;All three suspects remained in custody.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612383782927.png" alt="Diaz-photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Diaz-photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 suspects in connection with drugs and a reported stolen vehicle.On January 26, 67-year-old Christopher Mark Kreidler reported to police that&nbsp;Amber Meleise McHargue, 33,&nbsp; and her boyfriend, later identified as&nbsp;Jose Matthew Diaz, 25, both of Arkansas City had taken his 2009 Toyota pickup truck without permission and not returned it to him, according to a media release from Arkansas City Police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612384355854.png" alt=" Kreidler photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption> Kreidler photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As part of this report, police entered the truck into the National Crime Information Center as a stolen vehicle.Just after 9p.m. that evening, officers saw the alleged stolen truck and conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of South Summit Street. Kreidler was driving the truck, and Diaz and McHargue were passengers.When questioned by officers at the scene, Kreidler allegedly denied reporting the vehicle as stolen. He then said he had reported the license plate stolen two months prior. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612383812613.png" alt="McHargue-photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>McHargue-photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>When asked why he had reported the truck as stolen earlier that day when it had been stolen, he said it was “to get the truck back.”A search of the vehicle, which was later impounded, turned up a blue bag containing numerous illegal substances on the driver’s-side floorboard of the truck. Police also determined Diaz had two active warrants outstanding for his arrest. Police took all three into custody without incident.Jose Matthew Diaz, 25, was arrested on requested charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. He also was arrested on two Arkansas City Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear.Amber Meleise McHargue, 33, of rural Arkansas City, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;Police arrested on requested charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of interference with a law enforcement officer by falsely reporting a crime, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;All three suspects remained in custody.

3 jailed after Kan. man falsely reported stolen pickup

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects following a traffic stop near Topeka.

Just after 4p.m. Monday, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Dodge Durango near NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Paramore Street for an expired tag, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The deputy identified the driver as John M. Tyler, 40, and the passenger as Brian L. Hendrix, 47, both of Topeka.

During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed. Deputies found narcotics, including methamphetamine, and paraphernalia, a firearm, multiple checks, credit cards, identification cards and personal information, such as dates of birth and social security numbers, for various individuals. 

Investigators also found a valid law enforcement badge from a Sheriff’s Office in Missouri. The badge did not belong to any individual in the vehicle, according to Hendrix.

Deputies arrested Tyler and Hendrix and transported them to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.

While deputies were conducting their investigation, a woman&nbsp; identified as Valerie L. Shaffer, 35, of Topeka on the scene. Deputies arrested her for three outstanding warrants through both the City of Topeka and Shawnee County.

Tyler is being held on a felony warrant and is facing four counts of identity theft. Hendrix was arrested for three felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant. Tyler, Hendrix and Shaffer were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Additional charges are pending, according to Christian.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612357665086.png" alt="Hendrix-Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hendrix-Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects following a traffic stop near Topeka.Just after 4p.m. Monday, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Dodge Durango near NW Topeka Boulevard and NW Paramore Street for an expired tag, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The deputy identified the driver as John M. Tyler, 40, and the passenger as Brian L. Hendrix, 47, both of Topeka.During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed. Deputies found narcotics, including methamphetamine, and paraphernalia, a firearm, multiple checks, credit cards, identification cards and personal information, such as dates of birth and social security numbers, for various individuals. Investigators also found a valid law enforcement badge from a Sheriff’s Office in Missouri. The badge did not belong to any individual in the vehicle, according to Hendrix.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612358009205.png" alt="Tyler photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Tyler photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested Tyler and Hendrix and transported them to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612357913911.png" alt="Shaffer photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Shaffer photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>While deputies were conducting their investigation, a woman&nbsp; identified as Valerie L. Shaffer, 35, of Topeka on the scene. Deputies arrested her for three outstanding warrants through both the City of Topeka and Shawnee County.Tyler is being held on a felony warrant and is facing four counts of identity theft. Hendrix was arrested for three felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant. Tyler, Hendrix and Shaffer were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Additional charges are pending, according to Christian.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Kan. suspects stole ID cards, Social Security info

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities were busy on Tuesday in Great Bend.

Just before 5:30p.m. sheriff's deputies executed the first of two search warrants at 2209 28th Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. Upon entry into the residence deputies and detectives discovered three quarters of a pound of methamphetamine as well as paraphernalia and a firearm.

Deputies arrested Amanda Decker, 33, Great Bend and booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine. She is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. The second suspect at that location was identified as Harley Thomason, age 34 of Lyons. Thomason was wanted on outstanding warrants from Rice County for felony burglary and theft. He was arrested on those warrants and booked into the Barton County Jail. His bond was set at $5000 by Rice County.

Deputies executed the second search warrant at 5501 9th St. lot #92 in the Finer Mobile Home Park in the southwest part of Great Bend. 

Deputies were looking for methamphetamine and a wanted person, Christopher Caton, according to Bellendir.

Initially, Caton was not at the residence and was located and arrested a short time later in a vehicle nearby. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence. 

Caton was jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, criminal use of a firearm, and various other drug related charges. Caton is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by a K9 officer from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office as well as an agent from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612388304436.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of the first drug bust Tuesday in Great Bend-Photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of the first drug bust Tuesday in Great Bend-Photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities were busy on Tuesday in Great Bend.Just before 5:30p.m. sheriff's deputies executed the first of two search warrants at 2209 28th Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. Upon entry into the residence deputies and detectives discovered three quarters of a pound of methamphetamine as well as paraphernalia and a firearm.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612387505541.png" alt="Decker photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Decker photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested Amanda Decker, 33, Great Bend and booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine. She is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. The second suspect at that location was identified as Harley Thomason, age 34 of Lyons. Thomason was wanted on outstanding warrants from Rice County for felony burglary and theft. He was arrested on those warrants and booked into the Barton County Jail. His bond was set at $5000 by Rice County.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612387533705.png" alt="Caton" />
 <figcaption>Caton</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies executed the second search warrant at 5501 9th St. lot #92 in the Finer Mobile Home Park in the southwest part of Great Bend. Deputies were looking for methamphetamine and a wanted person, Christopher Caton, according to Bellendir.Initially, Caton was not at the residence and was located and arrested a short time later in a vehicle nearby. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found at the residence. Caton was jailed on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, criminal use of a firearm, and various other drug related charges. Caton is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by a K9 officer from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office as well as an agent from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

KBI assists with drug busts at 2 Kansas homes

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612284535821.png" alt="Officer Charley Davidson explained during a Tuesday press briefing that authorities are asking the public for help to locate Kayla Blackmon and the 2005 Ford&nbsp; Escape&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Officer Charley Davidson explained during a Tuesday press briefing that authorities are asking the public for help to locate Kayla Blackmon and the 2005 Ford&nbsp; Escape&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities continue to search for 18-year-old Kayla Blackmon of Wichita. On Tuesday, police investigating a reported shooting identified the victim as Blackmon's boyfriend Michael Beasley, 17, of Wichita.As part of the investigation, police are asking for assistance to locate Blackm0n and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.Police believe Blackmon may be in danger. Authorities ask that if you see the vehicle, please call 911.Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.A passerby saw a man lying in the grass on the north side of an abandoned church. When the passerby approached the man later identified as Beasley to see if he needed help, he discovered the man was unresponsive and called police. Sedgwick County EMS and additional first responders arrived and determined Beasley was dead.&nbsp; Police have released no new information in the case.------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a reported shooting have identified a victim as 17-year-old Michael Beasley of Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.As part of the investigation, police are asking&nbsp; for assistance to locate Beasley's 18-year-old girlfriend Kayla Blackm0n of Wichita and her grey, 2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612285744552.png" alt="Blackmon-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Blackmon-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Police believe Blackmon may be in danger. Authorities ask that if you see the vehicle, please call 911.Just after 9:30a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1000 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612285804058.png" alt="2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK." />
 <figcaption>2005 Ford Escape with Kansas license plate 566 NPK.</figcaption>
 </figure>A passerby saw a man lying in the grass on the north side of an abandoned church. When the passerby approached the man later identified as Beasley to see if he needed help, he discovered the man was unresponsive and called police. Sedgwick County EMS and additional first responders arrived and determined Beasley was dead.&nbsp; Davidson released no additional information including Beasley's cause of death on Tuesday morning.&nbsp; Police also have not reported an arrest.

Police: Kan. teen still missing; boyfriend found dead

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man accused of using a 6-year-old relative as a human shield after he fired at officers inside a Kansas City home has been charged, prosecutors said.

Willie Wren, 37, of Kansas City, was charged Monday with first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office said.

Officers responded Sunday night after witnesses reported a man dragging a screaming child in the street, police said in a news release. Arriving officers entered a house after hearing a child screaming inside. The officers encountered a 37-year-old man holding a gun in an upstairs bedroom, police said.

Police said after a brief exchange, an officer fired a stun gun at the man, who then fired at the officers. One officer was injured when he was pushed down the stairs as police retreated.

When officers tried to engage the man again, police said, he was holding the screaming girl in front of him. Officers overpowered the man and rescued the girl, who was not injured.

Prosecutors requested a bond of $100,000. Online court records do not name an attorney for Wren.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police rescued a 6-year-old girl after her father used her as a shield during a confrontation with officers, Kansas City police said.

Officers responding to a report that a man was dragging a screaming child down a street Sunday night tracked him to an east Kansas City home, where they could hear the child screaming inside.

Officers entered the home and saw the man holding a gun at the top of the stairs. One of the officers tried to use a Taser on the man and he responded by firing at officers who were on the stairs, police said in a news release Monday.

One officer was injured when he fell while retreating down the stairs.

When officers again contacted the man, he did not appear to be armed but was using the child as a shield, police said. Officers rushed at the man and were able to rescue the child and arrest the man, police said.

The child was not physically harmed. The suspect and other officers were not injured. No further details were released.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612291360100.png" alt="Wren photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Wren photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man accused of using a 6-year-old relative as a human shield after he fired at officers inside a Kansas City home has been charged, prosecutors said.Willie Wren, 37, of Kansas City, was charged Monday with first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office said.Officers responded Sunday night after witnesses reported a man dragging a screaming child in the street, police said in a news release. Arriving officers entered a house after hearing a child screaming inside. The officers encountered a 37-year-old man holding a gun in an upstairs bedroom, police said.Police said after a brief exchange, an officer fired a stun gun at the man, who then fired at the officers. One officer was injured when he was pushed down the stairs as police retreated.When officers tried to engage the man again, police said, he was holding the screaming girl in front of him. Officers overpowered the man and rescued the girl, who was not injured.Prosecutors requested a bond of $100,000. Online court records do not name an attorney for Wren.KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police rescued a 6-year-old girl after her father used her as a shield during a confrontation with officers, Kansas City police said.Officers responding to a report that a man was dragging a screaming child down a street Sunday night tracked him to an east Kansas City home, where they could hear the child screaming inside.Officers entered the home and saw the man holding a gun at the top of the stairs. One of the officers tried to use a Taser on the man and he responded by firing at officers who were on the stairs, police said in a news release Monday.One officer was injured when he fell while retreating down the stairs.When officers again contacted the man, he did not appear to be armed but was using the child as a shield, police said. Officers rushed at the man and were able to rescue the child and arrest the man, police said.The child was not physically harmed. The suspect and other officers were not injured. No further details were released.

Police: Man used 6-year-old relative as human shield

JEWELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of firearms in Jewell County and have made an arrest.

On Nov. 14, 2020, deputies responded to report of a burglary in Mankato in which seven firearms were stolen, according to a news release from the Jewell County Sheriff.

Since the initial report, there have been 4 additional burglaries including 3 in Mankato and 1 in Burr Oak, with a total of 18 firearms stolen. Along with the firearms there were also jewelry, knives, money, and narcotic pain medications that were stolen.

&nbsp;Investigators discovered that a juvenile was attempting to sell firearms over Snapchat. The firearms matched the description of the firearms stolen in the recent burglaries, according to the the sheriff.

On Thursday, the sheriff's office, with the assistance of the Beloit Police Department, arrested three juveniles on the requested charges that include five counts of felony burglary, fifteen counts of felony theft, two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance

Authorities have recovered no firearms as part of the investigation.

JEWELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of firearms in Jewell County and have made an arrest.On Nov. 14, 2020, deputies responded to report of a burglary in Mankato in which seven firearms were stolen, according to a news release from the Jewell County Sheriff.Since the initial report, there have been 4 additional burglaries including 3 in Mankato and 1 in Burr Oak, with a total of 18 firearms stolen. Along with the firearms there were also jewelry, knives, money, and narcotic pain medications that were stolen.&nbsp;Investigators discovered that a juvenile was attempting to sell firearms over Snapchat. The firearms matched the description of the firearms stolen in the recent burglaries, according to the the sheriff.On Thursday, the sheriff's office, with the assistance of the Beloit Police Department, arrested three juveniles on the requested charges that include five counts of felony burglary, fifteen counts of felony theft, two counts of felony possession of a controlled substanceAuthorities have recovered no firearms as part of the investigation.

Sheriff: 3 caught selling stolen firearms on social media

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting during an attempted carjacking ten days ago have made an arrest.

Just before 8p.m. January 22, police were dispatched to 1510 SW Wanamaker on a report of a possible shooting, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. 

Officers located an individual with an apparent gunshot wound that was found to be non-life threatening. The victim had been approached by an individual who attempted to rob him of his vehicle. 

During the robbery attempt, the suspect later identified as Lasharra Riley, 30, Topeka, shot the victim and ran from the area.

On February 1, police with the assistance of U.S. Marshals located Riley and took him into custody.

He booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the following charges of Attempted Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and a Registration Violation, according to Johnson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612280675482.png" alt="Riley-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting during an attempted carjacking ten days ago have made an arrest.Just before 8p.m. January 22, police were dispatched to 1510 SW Wanamaker on a report of a possible shooting, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. Officers located an individual with an apparent gunshot wound that was found to be non-life threatening. The victim had been approached by an individual who attempted to rob him of his vehicle. During the robbery attempt, the suspect later identified as Lasharra Riley, 30, Topeka, shot the victim and ran from the area.On February 1, police with the assistance of U.S. Marshals located Riley and took him into custody.He booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the following charges of Attempted Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and a Registration Violation, according to Johnson.

U.S. Marshals help arrest Kan. attempted car-jacking suspect 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an incident involving three teenagers that injured a police officer during a pursuit.

Just after 3:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a suspicious character call at an apartment complex in the 3500 Block of North Inwood in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 911 caller reported that multiple individuals in a red Dodge Durango and a White Chevy Silverado were checking vehicles door handles and entering unlocked vehicles in the area.

An officer arrived in the area and spotted and then attempted to stop the Durango. The driver refused to stop, accelerated and led officers on a short vehicle pursuit, according to Davidson.

During the pursuit, a 16-year-old driving the Chevy Silverado intentionally rammed the patrol vehicle at East 30th Street North. The collision caused significant damage to the patrol vehicle. The Silverado then struck several utility poles before intentionally ramming another police vehicle involved in the pursuit.

The 16-year-old exited the pickup and attempted to walk away. Police quickly arrest him on requested charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, according to Davidson.

EMS transported one officer to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Police later located the Dodge Durango near East 21st Street and Interstate 235. Police arrested a 15 and a 16-old boy in connection to an unrelated aggravated assault case that occurred in the 2400 Block of North Grove in Wichita.

Police will present the cases to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612298578251.png" alt="Suspects in the apartment complex parking lot checking&nbsp; vehicle door handles and entering vehicles, according to police-image Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Suspects in the apartment complex parking lot checking&nbsp; vehicle door handles and entering vehicles, according to police-image Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an incident involving three teenagers that injured a police officer during a pursuit.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWichitaPolice%2Fvideos%2F425496532049603%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>Just after 3:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a suspicious character call at an apartment complex in the 3500 Block of North Inwood in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.A 911 caller reported that multiple individuals in a red Dodge Durango and a White Chevy Silverado were checking vehicles door handles and entering unlocked vehicles in the area.An officer arrived in the area and spotted and then attempted to stop the Durango. The driver refused to stop, accelerated and led officers on a short vehicle pursuit, according to Davidson.During the pursuit, a 16-year-old driving the Chevy Silverado intentionally rammed the patrol vehicle at East 30th Street North. The collision caused significant damage to the patrol vehicle. The Silverado then struck several utility poles before intentionally ramming another police vehicle involved in the pursuit.The 16-year-old exited the pickup and attempted to walk away. Police quickly arrest him on requested charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612298421835.png" alt="One of the police vehicles damaged during the pursuit -photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>One of the police vehicles damaged during the pursuit -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>EMS transported one officer to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Police later located the Dodge Durango near East 21st Street and Interstate 235. Police arrested a 15 and a 16-old boy in connection to an unrelated aggravated assault case that occurred in the 2400 Block of North Grove in Wichita.Police will present the cases to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office, according to Davidson.

🎥  Kan. officers injured during pursuit of burglary suspect

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612303293079.png" alt="Police near the scene of the shooting early Tuesday photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police near the scene of the shooting early Tuesday photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that critically injured a 1-year-old baby boy.Just after 4:00 a.m. the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 800 block of SE Sherman Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.While en route to the shooting scene, officers were flagged down near SE 6th Avenue and SE Golden Avenue by family members of an injured baby who were driving to a local hospital. Officers began rendering aid and called for American Medical Response to respond to their location. AMR transported the baby to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.A crime scene was located at 804 SE Sherman Avenue where dozens of shell casings were located.Investigators continue to working to identify the responsible person(s) and implore anyone with information to contact police. The baby boy remained in critical condition as 4p.m. Tuesday, according to Spiker.Police have not released the names of the baby or family members.-------------TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Topeka are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 1-year-old baby critically injured. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Tuesday, when someone riddled a home near Eighth Street and Southeast Sherman Avenue with gunfire. Police say one of the shots hit a baby inside the home. Investigators report they found about two dozen bullet casings in the street outside the home. Officers called to the scene found a family leaving the home with the baby and rushed the child in critical condition to an area hospital. The names of the baby and family members were not immediately released, and no arrests have been announced.

Update: Baby in Kan. drive-by shooting in critical condition 

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges following a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 9 p.m. Jan. 31, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested&nbsp; Robert E. Adams, 56, of Topeka on requested drug related charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. 

They also arrested Dawn M. Miller, 47, of Topeka on requested charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, revoked driver’s license, habitual violator, no registration and no tag light.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612215067938.png" alt="Adams photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges following a weekend traffic stop.Just after 9 p.m. Jan. 31, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612215426015.png" alt="Miller photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Miller photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested&nbsp; Robert E. Adams, 56, of Topeka on requested drug related charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. They also arrested Dawn M. Miller, 47, of Topeka on requested charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, revoked driver’s license, habitual violator, no registration and no tag light.

Kan. man accused of trafficking contraband into jail

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 1p.m. Jan. 26, sheriff's&nbsp;deputies stopped a northbound Ford F-150 truck bearing a Texas license plate pulling a trailer in the City of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver allegedly committed a traffic infraction. Deputies discovered that the South Dakota license plate on the trailer had been reported stolen. Deputies also located a piece of tape on the trailer tongue that had been spray painted to match the trailer. The piece of tape was covering the VIN number. The trailer had been reported stolen out of Cherry County, Nebraska in October of 2020. 

Jackson County deputies made contact with the Cherry County Nebraska Sheriff’s Office and was advised that an additional trailer had been stolen near the same time in Nebraska. Further investigation led deputies to contact the Orange County, Texas Sheriff’s Office who then was able to recover the second stolen trailer.

The pickup driver identified as Michael A. Hall, 35, of Mauriceville, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug, driving while suspended, transporting an open container and for an outstanding felony warrant.

Deputies arrested a two passengers. Brian Michael Miller, 29, of Sulphur, Louisiana, was jailed on requested charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a person addicted to a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon by felon; convicted in last 5 years.

Shane E. Sanger, 46, of Vidor, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of transporting an open container and possession of stolen property; felony. All three men were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612214632111.png" alt="Miller-Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just after 1p.m. Jan. 26, sheriff's&nbsp;deputies stopped a northbound Ford F-150 truck bearing a Texas license plate pulling a trailer in the City of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The driver allegedly committed a traffic infraction. Deputies discovered that the South Dakota license plate on the trailer had been reported stolen. Deputies also located a piece of tape on the trailer tongue that had been spray painted to match the trailer. The piece of tape was covering the VIN number. The trailer had been reported stolen out of Cherry County, Nebraska in October of 2020. Jackson County deputies made contact with the Cherry County Nebraska Sheriff’s Office and was advised that an additional trailer had been stolen near the same time in Nebraska. Further investigation led deputies to contact the Orange County, Texas Sheriff’s Office who then was able to recover the second stolen trailer.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612214604457.png" alt="Hall-photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>The pickup driver identified as Michael A. Hall, 35, of Mauriceville, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug, driving while suspended, transporting an open container and for an outstanding felony warrant.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612214684637.png" alt="Sanger-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Sanger-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested a two passengers. Brian Michael Miller, 29, of Sulphur, Louisiana, was jailed on requested charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a person addicted to a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon by felon; convicted in last 5 years.Shane E. Sanger, 46, of Vidor, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of transporting an open container and possession of stolen property; felony. All three men were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

3 captured in Kansas with stolen trailer 

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.&nbsp;

Just after 8a.m. January 30, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford Explorer near 150th and P. Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies arrested the driver identified as Josias Elliot Aitkens, 39, of Mayetta, on a requested charge of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. 

Aitkens has previous two previous drug convictions and had been out of prison since November of 2018, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612201791362.png" alt="Aitkens-Jackson County" />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.&nbsp;Just after 8a.m. January 30, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford Explorer near 150th and P. Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Deputies arrested the driver identified as Josias Elliot Aitkens, 39, of Mayetta, on a requested charge of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. Aitkens has previous two previous drug convictions and had been out of prison since November of 2018, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Kan. deputy finds felon in possession of a handgun

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary at the Atrium Hotel in Hutchinson and have four people in custody.

Just after 11 a.m. Police responded to the hotel at 1400 North Lorraine in Hutchinson after the keyholder for the property went to check on the building and heard voices inside, according to Hutchinson Police Lt. Jake Graber.

No one had permission to be inside. Arriving officers went inside to search and located four.

Police arrested&nbsp;40-year-old Travis Christian on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, a warrant for Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of Methamphetamine,&nbsp;40-year-old Angela Cole on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Possession of Methamphetamine

Jesse Villa, 39, is being held on requested charges for Burglary, Theft Possession of Methamphetamine and Felony Interference

Christopher Villela was booked on requested charges for Burglary, Theft, Posession of Methamphetamine and Felony interference.

Police also recovered two vehicles and two firearms as part of the investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612135810499.jpeg" alt="Christian-photo Reno Co." />
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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary at the Atrium Hotel in Hutchinson and have four people in custody.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612135790983.jpeg" alt="Cole photo Reno County." />
 <figcaption>Cole photo Reno County.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 11 a.m. Police responded to the hotel at 1400 North Lorraine in Hutchinson after the keyholder for the property went to check on the building and heard voices inside, according to Hutchinson Police Lt. Jake Graber.No one had permission to be inside. Arriving officers went inside to search and located four.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612135769444.jpeg" alt="Villa -photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Villa -photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested&nbsp;40-year-old Travis Christian on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, a warrant for Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of Methamphetamine,&nbsp;40-year-old Angela Cole on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Possession of MethamphetamineJesse Villa, 39, is being held on requested charges for Burglary, Theft Possession of Methamphetamine and Felony Interference<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612135749684.jpeg" alt="Christopher Villela -Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Christopher Villela -Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Christopher Villela was booked on requested charges for Burglary, Theft, Posession of Methamphetamine and Felony interference.Police also recovered two vehicles and two firearms as part of the investigation.

Police: 4 jailed for Kansas hotel burglary

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 9:30a.m. Saturday,&nbsp; a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Pontiac G6 for a traffic infraction near 198th and R.4 Roads south of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

A drug detecting K-9 was deployed around the vehicle and indicated positive for narcotics. A substance believed to be methamphetamine was seized from the vehicle. The driver identified as Brent Anthony Haverkamp, 31, of Denison,  was arrested on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Morse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612179817475.png" alt="Haverkamp photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a weekend traffic stop.Just after 9:30a.m. Saturday,&nbsp; a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Pontiac G6 for a traffic infraction near 198th and R.4 Roads south of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.A drug detecting K-9 was deployed around the vehicle and indicated positive for narcotics. A substance believed to be methamphetamine was seized from the vehicle. The driver identified as Brent Anthony Haverkamp, 31, of Denison, was arrested on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Morse.

Sheriff's K9 assists deputy in arrest of Kansas drug suspect

Junction City police issued a press release&nbsp; on Sunday that said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, the JCPD took Brandon Martino, 29, into custody on two requested charges that included Sexual Exploitation of a child; promoting performance of a a child under the age of 18, and promoting obscenity to minors.

USD 475 also issued a statement on Sunday afternoon. "The mission of Geary County Schools USD 475, is to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world.  The school district is cooperating with local authorities during the investigation of accusations against Mr. Brandon Martino. 

  Any behavior that jeopardizes the safety and integrity of our students and staff is unacceptable.  Mr. Martino is suspended from all duties and responsibilities until the completion of the investigation.  We will remain diligent in our efforts to provide a safe and caring environment for all USD 475 students and staff.     Additionally, we will respect the integrity of the investigation and all involved.

If you have additional information on the case contact the JCPD or leave a tip with Crimestoppers.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612144654328.png" alt="Martino photo Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Martino photo Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Junction City police issued a press release&nbsp; on Sunday that said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, the JCPD took Brandon Martino, 29, into custody on two requested charges that included Sexual Exploitation of a child; promoting performance of a a child under the age of 18, and promoting obscenity to minors.USD 475 also issued a statement on Sunday afternoon. "The mission of Geary County Schools USD 475, is to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world. The school district is cooperating with local authorities during the investigation of accusations against Mr. Brandon Martino. Any behavior that jeopardizes the safety and integrity of our students and staff is unacceptable. Mr. Martino is suspended from all duties and responsibilities until the completion of the investigation. We will remain diligent in our efforts to provide a safe and caring environment for all USD 475 students and staff. Additionally, we will respect the integrity of the investigation and all involved.If you have additional information on the case contact the JCPD or leave a tip with Crimestoppers.

Police arrest JCHS Athletic Trainer on criminal allegations

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 11p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to meet with an individual who was driving to a Topeka hospital after being shot, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

Once treated at the hospital, the victim was considered to have non-life threatening injuries. Investigators learned that the victim had been shot after an altercation with a known person and officers were able to locate a crime scene in the 1100 block of SW Clay in TOpeka.

Police also located the suspect identified as 45-year-old Jaryl Wilson of Topeka.&nbsp; Officers brought him to the law enforcement center to be interviewed. At the conclusion of the interview, police booked Wilson into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Aggravated Battery, according to Johnson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1612040877669.png" alt="Wilson photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.Just after 11p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to meet with an individual who was driving to a Topeka hospital after being shot, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Once treated at the hospital, the victim was considered to have non-life threatening injuries. Investigators learned that the victim had been shot after an altercation with a known person and officers were able to locate a crime scene in the 1100 block of SW Clay in TOpeka.Police also located the suspect identified as 45-year-old Jaryl Wilson of Topeka.&nbsp; Officers brought him to the law enforcement center to be interviewed. At the conclusion of the interview, police booked Wilson into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Aggravated Battery, according to Johnson.

Police meet Kan. shooting victim at hospital, make arrest

SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after traffic accident in northeast Kansas.

Just after 3a.m. Friday,&nbsp;deputies were dispatched to the 8000 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a report of an accident involving one vehicle, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies located a maroon 2002 Hyundai Elantra in the west ditch. 

Following an investigation, deputies arrested the driver identified as Elise N. Shea, 30, of Prairie Village, and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement, trafficking in contraband in a correctional institution, improper driving on laned roadway and transporting an open container, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611954311286.png" alt="Shea photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Shea photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after traffic accident in northeast Kansas.Just after 3a.m. Friday,&nbsp;deputies were dispatched to the 8000 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on a report of an accident involving one vehicle, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Deputies located a maroon 2002 Hyundai Elantra in the west ditch. Following an investigation, deputies arrested the driver identified as Elise N. Shea, 30, of Prairie Village, and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement, trafficking in contraband in a correctional institution, improper driving on laned roadway and transporting an open container, according to Christian.

Deputies arrest Kan. woman after car lands in ditch

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas sheriff’s deputy caught on dashcam video running over a Black man who was fleeing shirtless across a field said in a court filing Thursday that he accidently struck the man with his patrol truck.

Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Rodriguez, in response to a federal civil rights lawsuit, denied he intentionally swerved his truck to run over Lionel Womack on Aug. 15. The deputy said he learned later that Womack did not possess a weapon.

Womack, a 35-year-old former police detective from Kansas City, Kansas,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/federal-lawsuit-kansas-deputy-run-over-b2ed9f2cde9e1cf22c56968969ca9db1">alleges in the lawsuit&nbsp;</a>filed last month that he sustained serious injuries when Rodriguez intentionally drove over him.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mc3k_qzTNTfo-oNX6qaRwpugkgBIgBKC/view" target="_blank">graphic video</a>&nbsp;is at the crux of the case against Rodriguez in U.S. District Court in Kansas. The lawsuit argues that he used excessive force and was “callously indifferent” to Womack’s civil rights.

Rodriguez generally denied the allegations, and disputes the nature and extent of the damages. He also asserted he is entitled to qualified immunity from all claims in the lawsuit.

He acknowledged he was a part-time sheriff’s deputy with the Kiowa County Sheriffs Office at the time, but is now on administrative leave.

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — The dashcam video captured a horrific scene: a Kansas sheriff’s deputy in a patrol truck mowing down a Black man who was running, shirtless, across a field in the summer darkness after fleeing a traffic stop.

Lionel Womack — a 35-year-old former police detective from Kansas City, Kansas — alleges in a excessive force lawsuit filed Thursday that he sustained serious injuries when Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Rodriguez intentionally drove over him during the Aug. 15 encounter.

Womack said in a statement that he hadn’t been speeding nor was he under the influence of anything when he was initially pulled over. His driver’s license, insurance and registration were up to date.

“When the first officer turned his lights on, I pulled over and complied ... exactly as you’re supposed to. But when three additional vehicles pulled up quickly and started to surround my car, I freaked out. That’s when I took off, it was a ‘fight or flight’ moment and I was going to live,” he said. “I felt like I was in danger. This was out in the country, late at night, and it was dark. So I ran for my life. That’s what you see in the dashcam video. I’m running in an open field, and I’m scared.”

The graphic video is at the crux of the federal civil rights case filed by attorney Michael Kuckelman against the deputy in U.S. District Court in Kansas. The lawsuit argues that Rodriguez used excessive force and was “callously indifferent” to Womack’s civil rights.

Womack had left the police department earlier in August with hopes of growing his own security business. He was on his way back home from a business trip to California when a Kansas Highway Patrol officer in western Kansas initiated a chase over “an alleged traffic violation,” according to the lawsuit. Sheriff’s deputies from Pratt County and Kiowa County joined in the chase.

The car chase eventually ended on a dirt road, and Womack took off on foot across a nearby farm field.

The dashcam footage from a Pratt County sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle shows Rodriguez using his patrol truck to catch up to Womack, who was unarmed.

Rodriguez swerves his truck to hit Womack, knocking him to the ground and running over him. Womack rolls out from under the truck, his arms and legs flailing on the ground as someone on the video shouts, “lie down, lie down.” A deputy in the second patrol truck can be heard uttering an expletive as he watches what is happening.

Womack alleges in his lawsuit that he sustained serious injuries to his back, pelvis and thigh as well as to his right knee, ankle and foot.

“The dashcam video is disturbing,” Kuckelman said. “It is impossible to watch a video of a deputy driving his truck over Mr. Womack without feeling sick. There was nowhere for Mr. Womack to go. It was an open field, and he was trapped, yet the deputy drove his truck over him anyway.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608224627585.png" alt="Image from the dashcam video / courtesy Attorney Michael Kuckelman" />
 <figcaption>Image from the dashcam video / courtesy Attorney Michael Kuckelman</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas sheriff’s deputy caught on dashcam video running over a Black man who was fleeing shirtless across a field said in a court filing Thursday that he accidently struck the man with his patrol truck.Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Rodriguez, in response to a federal civil rights lawsuit, denied he intentionally swerved his truck to run over Lionel Womack on Aug. 15. The deputy said he learned later that Womack did not possess a weapon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608219106986.png" alt="Womack-photo Pratt Co." />
 <figcaption>Womack-photo Pratt Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Womack, a 35-year-old former police detective from Kansas City, Kansas,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/federal-lawsuit-kansas-deputy-run-over-b2ed9f2cde9e1cf22c56968969ca9db1">alleges in the lawsuit&nbsp;</a>filed last month that he sustained serious injuries when Rodriguez intentionally drove over him.The&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mc3k_qzTNTfo-oNX6qaRwpugkgBIgBKC/view" target="_blank">graphic video</a>&nbsp;is at the crux of the case against Rodriguez in U.S. District Court in Kansas. The lawsuit argues that he used excessive force and was “callously indifferent” to Womack’s civil rights.Rodriguez generally denied the allegations, and disputes the nature and extent of the damages. He also asserted he is entitled to qualified immunity from all claims in the lawsuit.He acknowledged he was a part-time sheriff’s deputy with the Kiowa County Sheriffs Office at the time, but is now on administrative leave.-------------BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — The dashcam video captured a horrific scene: a Kansas sheriff’s deputy in a patrol truck mowing down a Black man who was running, shirtless, across a field in the summer darkness after fleeing a traffic stop.Lionel Womack — a 35-year-old former police detective from Kansas City, Kansas — alleges in a excessive force lawsuit filed Thursday that he sustained serious injuries when Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Rodriguez intentionally drove over him during the Aug. 15 encounter.Womack said in a statement that he hadn’t been speeding nor was he under the influence of anything when he was initially pulled over. His driver’s license, insurance and registration were up to date.“When the first officer turned his lights on, I pulled over and complied ... exactly as you’re supposed to. But when three additional vehicles pulled up quickly and started to surround my car, I freaked out. That’s when I took off, it was a ‘fight or flight’ moment and I was going to live,” he said. “I felt like I was in danger. This was out in the country, late at night, and it was dark. So I ran for my life. That’s what you see in the dashcam video. I’m running in an open field, and I’m scared.”The graphic video is at the crux of the federal civil rights case filed by attorney Michael Kuckelman against the deputy in U.S. District Court in Kansas. The lawsuit argues that Rodriguez used excessive force and was “callously indifferent” to Womack’s civil rights.Womack had left the police department earlier in August with hopes of growing his own security business. He was on his way back home from a business trip to California when a Kansas Highway Patrol officer in western Kansas initiated a chase over “an alleged traffic violation,” according to the lawsuit. Sheriff’s deputies from Pratt County and Kiowa County joined in the chase.The car chase eventually ended on a dirt road, and Womack took off on foot across a nearby farm field.The dashcam footage from a Pratt County sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle shows Rodriguez using his patrol truck to catch up to Womack, who was unarmed.Rodriguez swerves his truck to hit Womack, knocking him to the ground and running over him. Womack rolls out from under the truck, his arms and legs flailing on the ground as someone on the video shouts, “lie down, lie down.” A deputy in the second patrol truck can be heard uttering an expletive as he watches what is happening.Womack alleges in his lawsuit that he sustained serious injuries to his back, pelvis and thigh as well as to his right knee, ankle and foot.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608219106986.png" alt="Womack photo Pratt Co. jail" />
 <figcaption>Womack photo Pratt Co. jail</figcaption>
 </figure>“The dashcam video is disturbing,” Kuckelman said. “It is impossible to watch a video of a deputy driving his truck over Mr. Womack without feeling sick. There was nowhere for Mr. Womack to go. It was an open field, and he was trapped, yet the deputy drove his truck over him anyway.”Neither Kiowa County Sheriff Chris Tedder nor his attorney has responded to Associated Press requests for comment. No one has explained why Rodriguez chose to run Womack down. The deputy’s race is unclear.Kuckelman urged Tedder in person and in letters to fire Rodriguez, and the sheriff has refused. Rodriguez remains on patrol. Kuckelman also wants Rodriguez charged criminally and has accused the sheriff of engaging in a coverup of the deputy’s conduct.Four months later, Womack remains jailed on felony charges of attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by engaging in reckless driving and interference with a law enforcement officer. Court records show he is also charged with several misdemeanor traffic citations, including failure to drive in the right lane on a four-lane highway, improper signal and driving without headlights.Zee Womack said her husband is still in jail because of an unrelated extradition request from Oklahoma. Online court records show Lionel Womack was charged in Texas County, Oklahoma, with endangering others while eluding or attempting to elude police on Aug. 12, just days before his encounter with law enforcement officers in Kansas.The records show Womack was arrested by a police officer in the town of Tyrone, less than five miles south of the Kansas state line.Womack comes from a law enforcement family. His wife and his mother are police officers with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. His stepfather retired from police work as a sergeant there. Two aunts are police dispatchers.Zee Womack watched the video of her husband being run over for the first time on Wednesday, replaying it four times as she struggled to understand why the deputy felt justified in using such force. Her husband is lucky to be alive, she said.“I am a police officer as well, and I feel like especially right now it is a really difficult time to be a police officer. We don’t always get the support, I guess, that would be helpful in this occupation,” she said shortly after watching the video. “And this makes it a lot more difficult to be an officer.”An officer who is capable of making decisions like that, she said, should not have a badge.“To me it showed a blatant disregard for human life,” she said. Zee Womack filed a federal lawsuit last year alleging “rampant racism and sexism” in the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department.Lionel Womack said in his statement that most police officers are good and that he believes in the “blue brotherhood.”“But we have to hold law enforcement accountable when they cross the line,” he said “These rogue law enforcement officers give a bad name to the good officers, and we have to stop them. I never imagined that I would someday be the victim of excessive force by a fellow law enforcement officer. He could have easily killed me.”