SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an arrest.

Just before 3p.m. March 3, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 white Buick Century at SW 37th Street and South Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested&nbsp;Brandon J. Norris, 23, of Topeka for a felony warrant and a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

They also arrested Crystal J. Mack, 29, of Topeka was on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Norris and Mack were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Christian.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613410475366.png" alt="Norris photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Norris photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an arrest.Just before 3p.m. March 3, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 white Buick Century at SW 37th Street and South Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested&nbsp;Brandon J. Norris, 23, of Topeka for a felony warrant and a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. They also arrested Crystal J. Mack, 29, of Topeka was on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.Norris and Mack were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, according to Christian.

Kan. deputies arrest 2 after drugs found during traffic stop

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killing more than five years ago of a woman whose body was found stuffed in a trash bag.

Kevin Hurley, 62, was sentenced Monday for the 2015 beating death of 42-year-old Brandy Helbock-Castaneda. A judge found Hurley guilty in December of second-degree murder in the case.

Helbock-Castaneda’s sister reported her missing on Dec. 5, 2015. Her body was found in the trash bag on Jan. 8, 2016. Hurley was arrested in March 2018 after DNA taken from the victim's ankle matched his, according to court documents.

After Hurley denied knowing Castaneda, further testing showed DNA from a rope around the victim’s hips matched Hurley’s or someone in his paternal lineage. Hurley had been paroled in 2013 after serving nearly 30 years for first-degree robbery and murder convictions in Jackson County.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608239168107.png" alt="Hurley photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Hurley photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killing more than five years ago of a woman whose body was found stuffed in a trash bag.Kevin Hurley, 62, was sentenced Monday for the 2015 beating death of 42-year-old Brandy Helbock-Castaneda. A judge found Hurley guilty in December of second-degree murder in the case.Helbock-Castaneda’s sister reported her missing on Dec. 5, 2015. Her body was found in the trash bag on Jan. 8, 2016. Hurley was arrested in March 2018 after DNA taken from the victim's ankle matched his, according to court documents.After Hurley denied knowing Castaneda, further testing showed DNA from a rope around the victim’s hips matched Hurley’s or someone in his paternal lineage. Hurley had been paroled in 2013 after serving nearly 30 years for first-degree robbery and murder convictions in Jackson County.

Man sentenced for death of woman whose body was stuffed in trash bag

SEDGWICK COUNTY- A Kansas man and woman arrested after three police officers were injured by a modified shotgun blast when they checked out a vacant home in Wichita made their first court appearance Wednesday.&nbsp;

James Hathorn, 46, is charged with burglary, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated weapons violation by a felon and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Tiffany Vulgamore is charged with burglary and theft.&nbsp;

Hathorn remains jailed on a bond of $100,000. Vulgamore is being held on a bond of $50,000, according to online jail records.

Just after 4p.m. February 27, police were dispatched to check the residence&nbsp; in the 1400 Block S. St. Francis in Wichita after a the homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to the vacant home 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 to their legs, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay during a Monday news conference.

Initially, the officers thought it was an explosion or even a bomb, according to Ramsay.

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 of the other officers had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.&nbsp; Both were released from the hospital Monday.

The Wichita Police Department 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.

Investigators learned the two suspects had been staying at the home but had left before police arrived Saturday. The loaded, sawed off shotgun had been left in a side pouch of a recliner near the entrance of the home, according to Ramsay.&nbsp;Police arrested Hathorn and Vulgamore on Sunday when they tried to enter the same home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614629870051.png" alt="The modified shotgun -photo courtesy Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>The modified shotgun -photo courtesy Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY- A Kansas man and woman arrested after three police officers were injured by a modified shotgun blast when they checked out a vacant home in Wichita made their first court appearance Wednesday.&nbsp;James Hathorn, 46, is charged with burglary, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated weapons violation by a felon and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Tiffany Vulgamore is charged with burglary and theft.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614611582606.png" alt="Hathorn has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat, violation of a protection order, remove or disable electronic monitoring equipment, interference with law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dpt. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Hathorn has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat, violation of a protection order, remove or disable electronic monitoring equipment, interference with law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dpt. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>Hathorn remains jailed on a bond of $100,000. Vulgamore is being held on a bond of $50,000, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614627418126.png" alt="Vulgamore photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Vulgamore photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 4p.m. February 27, police were dispatched to check the residence&nbsp; in the 1400 Block S. St. Francis in Wichita after a the homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to the vacant home 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 to their legs, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay during a Monday news conference.Initially, the officers thought it was an explosion or even a bomb, according to Ramsay.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 of the other officers had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.&nbsp; Both were released from the hospital Monday.The Wichita Police Department 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.Investigators learned the two suspects had been staying at the home but had left before police arrived Saturday. The loaded, sawed off shotgun had been left in a side pouch of a recliner near the entrance of the home, according to Ramsay.&nbsp;Police arrested Hathorn and Vulgamore on Sunday when they tried to enter the same home. -----

2 charged in case of modified shotgun that injured Kan. officers

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in the backyard of a home during a small gathering in Wichita have arrested&nbsp;41-year-old Michael Swinney, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Just before 1a.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; police responded to a home in the 2400 Block of North Sunny Lane in Wichita, according to&nbsp;Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; In the backyard of that location, police located 22-year-old Jacob Kalese with several gunshot wounds.&nbsp; EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation revealed Kalese, his girlfriend and Swinney were at a small gathering at the home with several other individuals.&nbsp; A disturbance occurred between Swinney and Kalese, multiple shots were fired and&nbsp; Swinney fled the scene.

Through the investigation, investigators learned of Swinney’s involvement and he was arrested Wednesday afternoon at a home in the 100 block of South Young in Wichita without incident, according to Davidson.

Swinney is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, an arrest and detain order through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), and outstanding warrants, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614870081716.png" alt="Swinney has numerous convictions that include aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, criminal discharge of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, violation of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections- photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Swinney has numerous convictions that include aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, criminal discharge of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, violation of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections- photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in the backyard of a home during a small gathering in Wichita have arrested&nbsp;41-year-old Michael Swinney, according to officer Charley Davidson.Just before 1a.m. Wednesday,&nbsp; police responded to a home in the 2400 Block of North Sunny Lane in Wichita, according to&nbsp;Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; In the backyard of that location, police located 22-year-old Jacob Kalese with several gunshot wounds.&nbsp; EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614789091458.png" alt="Police on the scene of the Wednesday morning shooting investigation photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the Wednesday morning shooting investigation photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed Kalese, his girlfriend and Swinney were at a small gathering at the home with several other individuals.&nbsp; A disturbance occurred between Swinney and Kalese, multiple shots were fired and&nbsp; Swinney fled the scene.Through the investigation, investigators learned of Swinney’s involvement and he was arrested Wednesday afternoon at a home in the 100 block of South Young in Wichita without incident, according to Davidson.Swinney is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, an arrest and detain order through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), and outstanding warrants, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Police: Kan. felon accused of murder during backyard gathering 

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man who injured a police officer after intentionally ramming through a security gate at a Koch family home in Wichita has been sentenced to three years of probation.

Aron James White, 42, was sentenced last week for injuring the officer. The Koch family&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c2846888934241e090451162a927ae2c">did not pursue charges</a>&nbsp;after the January 2019 incident, which caused $20,000 damage to the gate and $10,000 in ruined landscape.

Court records say White rammed the gate after a security guard refuse to let him enter. He then hit a patrol car used by officer Atlee Vogt, who suffered bruising and minor burns when the airbag deployed.

White was arrested when he hit a tree on the property.

Investigators said at the time that White may have been under the influence of drugs. He had no known connection to the Koch property and didn’t live in the area.

Records show Chase Koch, the son of billionaire businessman Charles Koch, lived at the property at the time of the incident.

White pleaded guilty in January to one count of reckless aggravated battery. He would face a 32-month sentence in jail if he violates probation. He also must pay Vogt’s outstanding medical expenses.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614875335597.png" alt="White photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>White photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man who injured a police officer after intentionally ramming through a security gate at a Koch family home in Wichita has been sentenced to three years of probation.Aron James White, 42, was sentenced last week for injuring the officer. The Koch family&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c2846888934241e090451162a927ae2c">did not pursue charges</a>&nbsp;after the January 2019 incident, which caused $20,000 damage to the gate and $10,000 in ruined landscape.Court records say White rammed the gate after a security guard refuse to let him enter. He then hit a patrol car used by officer Atlee Vogt, who suffered bruising and minor burns when the airbag deployed.White was arrested when he hit a tree on the property.Investigators said at the time that White may have been under the influence of drugs. He had no known connection to the Koch property and didn’t live in the area.Records show Chase Koch, the son of billionaire businessman Charles Koch, lived at the property at the time of the incident.White pleaded guilty in January to one count of reckless aggravated battery. He would face a 32-month sentence in jail if he violates probation. He also must pay Vogt’s outstanding medical expenses.

Kan. man who injured officer, rammed gate at Koch home sentenced

Kansas City (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a southwest Missouri man on charges that he threatened to kill two Democratic congressmen from Missouri and Tennessee.

Prosecutors said Kenneth Hubert, 63, of Marionville, Missouri, threatened to assault and kill Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri and Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hubert was indicted on Feb. 23. The three-count indictment was made public Wednesday after he was arrested and made his first court appearance, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in western Missouri.

Hubert allegedly threatened to assault and kill Cleaver on Jan. 7. He allegedly threatened Cohen on May 6, 2019. The indictment said both men were threatened to impede them from performing their officials duties, or in retaliation for the performance of their duties.

Cohen was threatened in a phone call to his Washington, D.C., office, according to the indictment, which does not say how the threat to Cleaver was transmitted.

Cleaver said that he doesn’t know Hubert and he was unaware of the threat until Cohen told him about it last week.

“I didn’t even know that this guy had made a threat. It was completely news to me when Steve Cohen told me,” Cleaver said.

Cleaver was threatened the day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege">Capitol riot&nbsp;</a>in Washington, D.C., but Hubert was not involved in that event, said Don Ledford, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office.

Cleaver represents Missouri’s 5th District, which includes Kansas City. He is also the former mayor of Kansas City. Cohen represents Tennessee’s 9th District, which includes most of Memphis.

Hubert remains in custody pending a detention hearing on Monday. The federal public defender’s office was appointed to represent Hubert. A representative from the office did not return a phone call seeking comment.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614858198513.png" alt="Hubert is being held for U.S. Marshals in Greene County" />
 <figcaption>Hubert is being held for U.S. Marshals in Greene County</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas City (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a southwest Missouri man on charges that he threatened to kill two Democratic congressmen from Missouri and Tennessee.Prosecutors said Kenneth Hubert, 63, of Marionville, Missouri, threatened to assault and kill Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri and Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hubert was indicted on Feb. 23. The three-count indictment was made public Wednesday after he was arrested and made his first court appearance, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in western Missouri.Hubert allegedly threatened to assault and kill Cleaver on Jan. 7. He allegedly threatened Cohen on May 6, 2019. The indictment said both men were threatened to impede them from performing their officials duties, or in retaliation for the performance of their duties.Cohen was threatened in a phone call to his Washington, D.C., office, according to the indictment, which does not say how the threat to Cleaver was transmitted.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/7/1564430219299.png" alt="U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was criticized after he ended his opening prayer on the first day of the new Congress by saying, “Amen and A-woman.”" />
 <figcaption>U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was criticized after he ended his opening prayer on the first day of the new Congress by saying, “Amen and A-woman.”</figcaption>
 </figure>Cleaver said that he doesn’t know Hubert and he was unaware of the threat until Cohen told him about it last week.“I didn’t even know that this guy had made a threat. It was completely news to me when Steve Cohen told me,” Cleaver said.Cleaver was threatened the day after the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege">Capitol riot&nbsp;</a>in Washington, D.C., but Hubert was not involved in that event, said Don Ledford, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office.Cleaver represents Missouri’s 5th District, which includes Kansas City. He is also the former mayor of Kansas City. Cohen represents Tennessee’s 9th District, which includes most of Memphis.Hubert remains in custody pending a detention hearing on Monday. The federal public defender’s office was appointed to represent Hubert. A representative from the office did not return a phone call seeking comment.

Prosecutors: Man threatened to kill Kansas City-area congressman

KANSAS CITY– Eight defendants have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $4.1 million conspiracy to distribute more than 520 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney.

Tina Marie Bailey, 36, and Martin Lee Williams, 58, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Mark Williams Hildebrand II, 31, and Harry Richard Watson Jr., also known as “Ricky,” 35, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Derek Sean Freese, 53, Carl Dewey Williams, 47, and Angeliqua Teresa Collins, 35, all of Moberly, Mo.; and &nbsp;Joshua Lee Laws, 44, of Unionville, Mo., were charged in a five-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 23, 2021. The indictment has been unsealed and made public following the arrests and initial court appearances of several defendants this week.

Collins, Laws, and Watson were arrested today. Martin Williams was arrested on Monday, March 1. The remaining defendants were already detained in state custody in separate and unrelated cases.

The federal indictment alleges that all eight defendants participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from Jan. 1, 2017, to Feb. 22, 2021. The indictment also alleges that all eight defendants participated in a related money-laundering conspiracy.

In addition to the conspiracy counts, Bailey, Freese, Laws, Carl Williams, and Martin Williams are charged together with one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence and drug-trafficking crimes. Freese, Carl Williams, and Martin Williams are also charged together in one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Bailey and Laws are also charged together in one count of being a drug user in possession of firearms and ammunition.

The firearms cited in the indictment include a Smith &amp; Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a magazine containing 16 live rounds with one round in the chamber; a Tisas 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .380-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a High-Point 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .40-caliber, semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .40-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and various other firearms identified by witnesses, including those traded for methamphetamine.

The indictment also contains a forfeiture count, which would require the defendants to forfeit to the government $4,160,000, which allegedly was received in exchange for the unlawful distribution of more than 520 kilograms of methamphetamine, based on an average street price of $8,000 per kilogram. The defendants must also forfeit the firearms that were seized by law enforcement officers during the investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614772053451.png" alt="Watson photo Buchanan County" />
 <figcaption>Watson photo Buchanan County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– Eight defendants have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $4.1 million conspiracy to distribute more than 520 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney.Tina Marie Bailey, 36, and Martin Lee Williams, 58, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Mark Williams Hildebrand II, 31, and Harry Richard Watson Jr., also known as “Ricky,” 35, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Derek Sean Freese, 53, Carl Dewey Williams, 47, and Angeliqua Teresa Collins, 35, all of Moberly, Mo.; and &nbsp;Joshua Lee Laws, 44, of Unionville, Mo., were charged in a five-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 23, 2021. The indictment has been unsealed and made public following the arrests and initial court appearances of several defendants this week.Collins, Laws, and Watson were arrested today. Martin Williams was arrested on Monday, March 1. The remaining defendants were already detained in state custody in separate and unrelated cases.The federal indictment alleges that all eight defendants participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from Jan. 1, 2017, to Feb. 22, 2021. The indictment also alleges that all eight defendants participated in a related money-laundering conspiracy.In addition to the conspiracy counts, Bailey, Freese, Laws, Carl Williams, and Martin Williams are charged together with one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence and drug-trafficking crimes. Freese, Carl Williams, and Martin Williams are also charged together in one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Bailey and Laws are also charged together in one count of being a drug user in possession of firearms and ammunition.The firearms cited in the indictment include a Smith &amp; Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a magazine containing 16 live rounds with one round in the chamber; a Tisas 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .380-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a High-Point 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .40-caliber, semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Smith &amp; Wesson .40-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and various other firearms identified by witnesses, including those traded for methamphetamine.The indictment also contains a forfeiture count, which would require the defendants to forfeit to the government $4,160,000, which allegedly was received in exchange for the unlawful distribution of more than 520 kilograms of methamphetamine, based on an average street price of $8,000 per kilogram. The defendants must also forfeit the firearms that were seized by law enforcement officers during the investigation.

8  Indicted for $4.1 million Kansas City meth conspiracy

RILEY COUNTY—A suspect in a series of alleged rapes that occurred in Ogden, Kansas from 2004-2012 has been extradited back to Kansas to face charges.

Michael James Tschantz, 46, Naples, Texas is being held on a $600,000 bond in the Riley County Jail on requested charges of 5 counts of rape of a victim under the age of 14, according to the Riley County booking report.

On November 11, 2020, officers filed a report for several past rape and aggravated criminal sodomy offenses in Ogden, listing a now 21-year-old woman as the victim and a now 46-year-old male known to her as the suspect, according to Riley County Police Department spokesperson Aaron Wintermote.

On February 19, police in Texas arrested Tschantz on a Riley County District Court warrant for five counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614007991931.png" alt="Tschantz-photo Morris Co. Texas Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Tschantz-photo Morris Co. Texas Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—A suspect in a series of alleged rapes that occurred in Ogden, Kansas from 2004-2012 has been extradited back to Kansas to face charges.Michael James Tschantz, 46, Naples, Texas is being held on a $600,000 bond in the Riley County Jail on requested charges of 5 counts of rape of a victim under the age of 14, according to the Riley County booking report.On November 11, 2020, officers filed a report for several past rape and aggravated criminal sodomy offenses in Ogden, listing a now 21-year-old woman as the victim and a now 46-year-old male known to her as the suspect, according to Riley County Police Department spokesperson Aaron Wintermote.On February 19, police in Texas arrested Tschantz on a Riley County District Court warrant for five counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age.

Child rape suspect arrested in Texas moved to Riley Co.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent, domestic attack arrested 41-year-old James E. Brown of Wichita early Wednesday, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Police arrested him on charges stemming from an aggravated battery – domestic violence and animal cruelty investigation and a second aggravated battery – domestic violence strangulation investigation, according to officer Charley Davidson. Brown also has an outstanding warrant.

Just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1500 block of North New York in Wichita, according to Davidson.

 Upon arrival, they contacted a 41-year-old woman who had a severe laceration to her hand and back.&nbsp; She was taken to an area hospital for treatment of severe injuries and remains hospitalized.

The investigation revealed the victim and her boyfriend identified as Brown, were at the home and got into a verbal disturbance.&nbsp; Brown grabbed a five to six-foot sword during the disturbance, struck her multiple times, and stabbed her dog multiple times.&nbsp; Investigators also learned the victim had been strangled.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614859032817.png" alt="Brown photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent, domestic attack arrested 41-year-old James E. Brown of Wichita early Wednesday, according to officer Charley Davidson.Police arrested him on charges stemming from an aggravated battery – domestic violence and animal cruelty investigation and a second aggravated battery – domestic violence strangulation investigation, according to officer Charley Davidson. Brown also has an outstanding warrant.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614728617214.png" alt="Brown photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Brown photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1500 block of North New York in Wichita, according to Davidson. Upon arrival, they contacted a 41-year-old woman who had a severe laceration to her hand and back.&nbsp; She was taken to an area hospital for treatment of severe injuries and remains hospitalized.The investigation revealed the victim and her boyfriend identified as Brown, were at the home and got into a verbal disturbance.&nbsp; Brown grabbed a five to six-foot sword during the disturbance, struck her multiple times, and stabbed her dog multiple times.&nbsp; Investigators also learned the victim had been strangled.

Police arrest Kansas man for sword attack on girlfriend, dog

BROWN COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities captured a man and teenager Tuesday night after a chase by law enforcement in the western Kansas community of Hays and later in the northeast Kansas community of Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Just after 7:30p.m. Tuesday, police in Hays notified deputies in Brown County to watch for 21-year-old Trevonn Hall in a reported stolen 2005 Buick LaCrosse.&nbsp;He was reported as possibly armed and also had a runaway girl with him.

Brown was wanted on a felony probation violation, according to the sheriff. Hall, who had previous arrests in Riley, Pottawatomie and Shawnee County, according to online records had been living in Hays.

Brown County undersheriff Brian Guilliams located the suspect vehicle parked in the 500 Block of Pottawatomie in Hiawatha. When the vehicle drove away, Hiawatha Police&nbsp; initiated a traffic stop and the suspect vehicle immediately fled east on Iowa Street and struck a Ford Edge that was turning in to gas and convenience store.&nbsp;

The suspect vehicle then turned north on First Street where Undersheriff Guilliams took over the pursuit which ended in a field west of Walmart,&nbsp;701 Hopi Drive.

Hall and the girl immediately exited the vehicle and ran towards Walmart.&nbsp; A good samaritan assisted Hiawatha police and a Brown County Deputy in apprehending them in the parking lot, according to Merchant.&nbsp;

Hall is being held on requested charges of both Felony and Misdemeanor Probation Violations, Felony Flee to Elude, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Obstruction, Possession of Meth and Child Endangerment.

The 16 year old girl was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Obstruction. Brown County officials transported her to the Douglas County Detention Center, according to Merchant.

There were no injuries as a result of the crash.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614776368271.png" alt="Hall has previous convictions for driving while suspended, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Department of Correction" />
 <figcaption>Hall has previous convictions for driving while suspended, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and interference with law enforcement, according to the Kansas Department of Correction</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities captured a man and teenager Tuesday night after a chase by law enforcement in the western Kansas community of Hays and later in the northeast Kansas community of Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Just after 7:30p.m. Tuesday, police in Hays notified deputies in Brown County to watch for 21-year-old Trevonn Hall in a reported stolen 2005 Buick LaCrosse.&nbsp;He was reported as possibly armed and also had a runaway girl with him.Brown was wanted on a felony probation violation, according to the sheriff. Hall, who had previous arrests in Riley, Pottawatomie and Shawnee County, according to online records had been living in Hays.Brown County undersheriff Brian Guilliams located the suspect vehicle parked in the 500 Block of Pottawatomie in Hiawatha. When the vehicle drove away, Hiawatha Police&nbsp; initiated a traffic stop and the suspect vehicle immediately fled east on Iowa Street and struck a Ford Edge that was turning in to gas and convenience store.&nbsp;The suspect vehicle then turned north on First Street where Undersheriff Guilliams took over the pursuit which ended in a field west of Walmart,&nbsp;701 Hopi Drive. Hall and the girl immediately exited the vehicle and ran towards Walmart.&nbsp; A good samaritan assisted Hiawatha police and a Brown County Deputy in apprehending them in the parking lot, according to Merchant.&nbsp;Hall is being held on requested charges of both Felony and Misdemeanor Probation Violations, Felony Flee to Elude, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Obstruction, Possession of Meth and Child Endangerment. The 16 year old girl was arrested on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Obstruction. Brown County officials transported her to the Douglas County Detention Center, according to Merchant.There were no injuries as a result of the crash.&nbsp;

Man, teen who eluded police in Hays captured after NE Kan. chase

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Officials at the Sedgwick County Jail started an investigation last week into contraband brought into the jail, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.

That contraband included K2 or synthetic marijuana, cell phones, phone chargers, lighters and marijuana.

During the investigation, detectives discovered a detention deputy had been involved in neglect of an inmate, according to Easter.&nbsp; Officials determined there was enough probable cause to arrest and book Detention <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069772">deputy David Cameron</a> on requested charges of mistreatment of a confined prisoner and for trafficking contraband.

Investigators recovered four cell phones, K2, tobacco, marijuana and a lighter, according to Easter.

In one jail pod where the contraband was introduced, investigators conducted interviews and there are more interviews to do before charges will be presented to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;

Cameron, began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in June of 2019 and has been placed on unpaid suspension, according to Easter.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614713777734.png" alt="Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter announced the arrest during a Tuesday news conference" />
 <figcaption>Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter announced the arrest during a Tuesday news conference</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Officials at the Sedgwick County Jail started an investigation last week into contraband brought into the jail, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.That contraband included K2 or synthetic marijuana, cell phones, phone chargers, lighters and marijuana.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614714249707.png" alt="Cameron was booked into jail Monday evening and remains in custody-photo Sedgwick County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Cameron was booked into jail Monday evening and remains in custody-photo Sedgwick County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>During the investigation, detectives discovered a detention deputy had been involved in neglect of an inmate, according to Easter.&nbsp; Officials determined there was enough probable cause to arrest and book Detention <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20069772">deputy David Cameron</a> on requested charges of mistreatment of a confined prisoner and for trafficking contraband.Investigators recovered four cell phones, K2, tobacco, marijuana and a lighter, according to Easter.In one jail pod where the contraband was introduced, investigators conducted interviews and there are more interviews to do before charges will be presented to the district attorney's office.&nbsp;Cameron, began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in June of 2019 and has been placed on unpaid suspension, according to Easter.

Sheriff: Kan. jail deputy who brought drugs to inmates remains in jail  

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

Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped at 2005 Lexus for a traffic infraction near 150th and Q.4 Road, according to sheriff Tim Morse.

The deputies seized methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle. 

The driver, Jeffrey Scott Dunaway, 48, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, no insurance and for two outstanding Jackson County District Court warrants. 

Dunaway was booked and remains in the Jackson County Jail.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614772203807.png" alt="Dunaway-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Dunaway-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped at 2005 Lexus for a traffic infraction near 150th and Q.4 Road, according to sheriff Tim Morse.The deputies seized methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle. The driver, Jeffrey Scott Dunaway, 48, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, no insurance and for two outstanding Jackson County District Court warrants. Dunaway was booked and remains in the Jackson County Jail.

Deputies catch wanted Kansas man after traffic stop

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent, deadly crash have made an arrest.

Just before 4p.m. Monday, police booked Luis Fernando Ramos-Tafolla, 28, Wichita, into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of Vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, no valid drivers license and aggravated reckless bodily harm, according to online jail records.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Dodge Charger driven by Ramos-Tafolla was southbound on Interstate 135 in the right lane just after 2:30a.m. on Monday.

 The car rear-ended a 1999 Toyota Camry driven by Jessie Lee Johnson, 60, Wichita.

The Dodge left the road to the right, struck the KDOT barrier, a light pole, vaulted over the edge of Interstate 135 and struck the on ramp from 13th Street to I-135 before landing under I-135.

The Toyota spun around, struck the right KDOT barrier and came to rest in the left lane.

Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Forensics Center. EMS transported&nbsp;Ramos-Tafolla and&nbsp; passengers in the Toyota Brady Lee Davis, 62, and Sherry Elaine Baker, 52, both of Wichita to local hospitals. Baker was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp; The agency did not have details on Baker's seat belt usage.

The crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 135 for several hours early Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614700911820.png" alt="RAMOS-TAFOLLA-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>RAMOS-TAFOLLA-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent, deadly crash have made an arrest.Just before 4p.m. Monday, police booked Luis Fernando Ramos-Tafolla, 28, Wichita, into the Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of Vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, no valid drivers license and aggravated reckless bodily harm, according to online jail records.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Dodge Charger driven by Ramos-Tafolla was southbound on Interstate 135 in the right lane just after 2:30a.m. on Monday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614612762681.png" alt="Kandrive-Wichway camera view of the crash scene just after 5a.m. Monday" />
 <figcaption>Kandrive-Wichway camera view of the crash scene just after 5a.m. Monday</figcaption>
 </figure> The car rear-ended a 1999 Toyota Camry driven by Jessie Lee Johnson, 60, Wichita.The Dodge left the road to the right, struck the KDOT barrier, a light pole, vaulted over the edge of Interstate 135 and struck the on ramp from 13th Street to I-135 before landing under I-135.The Toyota spun around, struck the right KDOT barrier and came to rest in the left lane.Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Sedgwick County Forensics Center. EMS transported&nbsp;Ramos-Tafolla and&nbsp; passengers in the Toyota Brady Lee Davis, 62, and Sherry Elaine Baker, 52, both of Wichita to local hospitals. Baker was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp; The agency did not have details on Baker's seat belt usage.The crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 135 for several hours early Monday.----------

Driver in fatal Kansas crash taken from hospital to jail

KANSAS CITY (AP) —An attorney for the family of a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">5-year-old girl</a> critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid says the girl suffered a devastating brain injury that has left her unable to speak or walk.

Attorney Tom Porto said Tuesday in an interview with ABC's “Good Morning America” that the family of <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">5-year-old Ariel Young </a>wants to see “the most serious charges and the most serious sentence that Britt could ever receive.”

The girl has been <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">hospitalized since the&nbsp;Feb. 4</a> crash in which Reid’s truck&nbsp;slammed into two cars on the side of the road.

Police have said Reid told investigators he had “two or three drinks” along with prescribed Adderall before the crash.&nbsp;

In Mid-February, a police spokeswoman said an investigation into whether Reid was impaired before the accident could take several days to complete.&nbsp;No charges have been filed in the case.

Britt Reid has been in legal trouble several times.

He was arrested in January 2007 in Pennsylvania a road-rage incident in which he pointed a gun at another driver, and he was sentenced to up to 23 months in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to charges of carrying an unlicensed firearm, simple assault, possession of a controlled substance and possession of an instrument of crime.

Seven months later, Reid was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to up to six months in jail.

Reid appeared to get his life on track, beginning his coaching career as an intern for his father with the Eagles in 2009. He spent the next two years as a graduate assistant at Temple, his alma mater, before joining the staff in Kansas City.

After two seasons as a defensive quality control coach, Reid was promoted to assistant defensive line coach. He then spent three seasons as the defensive line coach before shifting to outside linebackers for the past two seasons.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612784011749.png" alt="Ariel Young photo <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">GoFundMe</a>" />
 <figcaption>Ariel Young photo <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">GoFundMe</a></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —An attorney for the family of a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">5-year-old girl</a> critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid says the girl suffered a devastating brain injury that has left her unable to speak or walk.Attorney Tom Porto said Tuesday in an interview with ABC's “Good Morning America” that the family of <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">5-year-old Ariel Young </a>wants to see “the most serious charges and the most serious sentence that Britt could ever receive.”The girl has been <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/5-year-old-ariel-medical-expenses">hospitalized since the&nbsp;Feb. 4</a> crash in which Reid’s truck&nbsp;slammed into two cars on the side of the road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612570726901.png" alt="Britt Reid photo courtesy KC Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Britt Reid photo courtesy KC Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>Police have said Reid told investigators he had “two or three drinks” along with prescribed Adderall before the crash.&nbsp;In Mid-February, a police spokeswoman said an investigation into whether Reid was impaired before the accident could take several days to complete.&nbsp;No charges have been filed in the case.Britt Reid has been in legal trouble several times.He was arrested in January 2007 in Pennsylvania a road-rage incident in which he pointed a gun at another driver, and he was sentenced to up to 23 months in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to charges of carrying an unlicensed firearm, simple assault, possession of a controlled substance and possession of an instrument of crime.Seven months later, Reid was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to up to six months in jail.Reid appeared to get his life on track, beginning his coaching career as an intern for his father with the Eagles in 2009. He spent the next two years as a graduate assistant at Temple, his alma mater, before joining the staff in Kansas City.After two seasons as a defensive quality control coach, Reid was promoted to assistant defensive line coach. He then spent three seasons as the defensive line coach before shifting to outside linebackers for the past two seasons.

Lawyer wants 'most serious charges' against ex-KC Chiefs coach

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an incident that injured three police officers Saturday in Wichita say this was not an effort to ambush or attack anyone, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay.&nbsp; Two suspects involved are in custody.&nbsp;

Police detectives were on the scene in the area Sunday when the suspects attempted to enter the home in the 1400 Block of South St. Francis in Wichita and arrested 46-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20067965">James Hathorn </a>and 43-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=208883">Tiffany Vulgamore</a> without incident, according Ramsay.

Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check the residence&nbsp; on S. St. Francis. The homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to the vacant home 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 to their legs, according to Ramsay during a Monday news conference.

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 of the other officers had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.&nbsp; Both were to be released from the hospital Monday.

Investigators also learned the two suspects had been staying at the home but had left before police arrived Saturday. The loaded, sawed off shotgun had been left in a side pouch of a recliner near the entrance of the home, according to Ramsay.

The shotgun had been modified and had no trigger guard making it very dangerous.&nbsp; It is believed that because of the lack of a trigger guard, the trigger likely was caught either on the fabric of the chair or an electrical cord that was in the pouch, which caused the trigger to activate and fire the weapon after it was disturbed by officers moving the furniture, according to Ramsay.

At this point, police do not believe this was a trap, ambush or an attack aimed to injure police officers or any others, according to Ramsay.

One of the officers may need additional surgery, according to Ramsay. "It could have been much worse had it (the wound) been higher up. At this point it appears all three should fully recover. "There may be some skin grafts necessary and we aren't sure exactly what the long term ramifications will be. Two of the officers should be able to return to work soon and the third we aren't sure," said Ramsay.

Authorities are investigating whether additional federal firearms violations are involved in the case, according to Craig Holloway with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. The information will be turned over the United State's Attorney.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614629870051.png" alt="The modified sawed off shotgun -photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>The modified sawed off shotgun -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an incident that injured three police officers Saturday in Wichita say this was not an effort to ambush or attack anyone, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay.&nbsp; Two suspects involved are in custody.&nbsp;Police detectives were on the scene in the area Sunday when the suspects attempted to enter the home in the 1400 Block of South St. Francis in Wichita and arrested 46-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20067965">James Hathorn </a>and 43-year-old <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=208883">Tiffany Vulgamore</a> without incident, according Ramsay.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614611582606.png" alt="Hathorn has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat, violation of a protection order, remove or disable electronic monitoring equipment, interference with law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dpt. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Hathorn has previous convictions for theft, aggravated battery, criminal threat, violation of a protection order, remove or disable electronic monitoring equipment, interference with law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dpt. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to check the residence&nbsp; on S. St. Francis. The homeowner had called 911 to report that they had discovered damage to the vacant home 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 to their legs, according to Ramsay during a Monday news conference.Initially, the officers thought it was an explosion or even a bomb, according to Ramsay.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 of the other officers had minor injuries and the third was listed in serious but stable condition.&nbsp; Both were to be released from the hospital Monday.The Wichita Police Department 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.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614627418126.png" alt="Vulgamore photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Vulgamore photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators also learned the two suspects had been staying at the home but had left before police arrived Saturday. The loaded, sawed off shotgun had been left in a side pouch of a recliner near the entrance of the home, according to Ramsay.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614630251167.png" alt="The lack of a trigger guard caused the shotgun to fire, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay during a news conference on Monday afternoon." />
 <figcaption>The lack of a trigger guard caused the shotgun to fire, according to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay during a news conference on Monday afternoon.</figcaption>
 </figure>The shotgun had been modified and had no trigger guard making it very dangerous.&nbsp; It is believed that because of the lack of a trigger guard, the trigger likely was caught either on the fabric of the chair or an electrical cord that was in the pouch, which caused the trigger to activate and fire the weapon after it was disturbed by officers moving the furniture, according to Ramsay.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614629958575.png" alt="The recliner pouch where investigators found the shotgun and the hole caused by the discharge-photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>The recliner pouch where investigators found the shotgun and the hole caused by the discharge-photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>At this point, police do not believe this was a trap, ambush or an attack aimed to injure police officers or any others, according to Ramsay.One of the officers may need additional surgery, according to Ramsay. "It could have been much worse had it (the wound) been higher up. At this point it appears all three should fully recover. "There may be some skin grafts necessary and we aren't sure exactly what the long term ramifications will be. Two of the officers should be able to return to work soon and the third we aren't sure," said Ramsay.Authorities are investigating whether additional federal firearms violations are involved in the case, according to Craig Holloway with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. The information will be turned over the United State's Attorney.&nbsp;

Police reveal how modified shotgun injured 3 Kansas officers

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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<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.