WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level. The bill would reverse what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and take steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?506855-1/us-house-passes-federal-decriminalization-marijuana-228-164&amp;live&amp;vod">Click here to watch </a>a replay of the debate and vote.

Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture and mocked Democrats for bringing it up at a time when thousands of Americans are dying from the coronavirus pandemic.

Supporters say it would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long “war on drugs” by removing marijuana, or cannabis, from the list of federally controlled substances while allowing states to set their own rules on pot. The bill also would use money from an excise tax on marijuana to address the needs of groups and communities harmed by the drug war and provide for the expungement of federal marijuana convictions and arrests.

“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health,'' said Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a key sponsor of the bill. "Whatever one’s views are on the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, the policy of arrests, prosecution and incarceration at the federal level has proven unwise and unjust.''

The vote comes at a time when most Americans live in states where marijuana is legal in some form, and lawmakers from both parties agreed that national cannabis policy has lagged woefully behind changes at the state level. That divide has created a host of problems — loans and other banking services, for example, are hard to get for many marijuana companies because pot remains illegal at the federal level.

The bill also would open up more opportunities for marijuana businesses, including access to Small Business Administration loans to help ensure that minorities can take part in an industry dominated by white famers and growers.

The bill, which passed 228-164, now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to advance. A related bill that would give pot businesses access to traditional banking services has languished in the Senate after being approved by the House last year.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607109294204.png" alt="Democrat Representatives speaking on behalf of the bill Friday morning in the U.S. House of Representatives-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Democrat Representatives speaking on behalf of the bill Friday morning in the U.S. House of Representatives-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level. The bill would reverse what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and take steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?506855-1/us-house-passes-federal-decriminalization-marijuana-228-164&amp;live&amp;vod">Click here to watch </a>a replay of the debate and vote.Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture and mocked Democrats for bringing it up at a time when thousands of Americans are dying from the coronavirus pandemic.Supporters say it would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long “war on drugs” by removing marijuana, or cannabis, from the list of federally controlled substances while allowing states to set their own rules on pot. The bill also would use money from an excise tax on marijuana to address the needs of groups and communities harmed by the drug war and provide for the expungement of federal marijuana convictions and arrests.“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health,'' said Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a key sponsor of the bill. "Whatever one’s views are on the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, the policy of arrests, prosecution and incarceration at the federal level has proven unwise and unjust.''The vote comes at a time when most Americans live in states where marijuana is legal in some form, and lawmakers from both parties agreed that national cannabis policy has lagged woefully behind changes at the state level. That divide has created a host of problems — loans and other banking services, for example, are hard to get for many marijuana companies because pot remains illegal at the federal level.The bill also would open up more opportunities for marijuana businesses, including access to Small Business Administration loans to help ensure that minorities can take part in an industry dominated by white famers and growers.The bill, which passed 228-164, now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to advance. A related bill that would give pot businesses access to traditional banking services has languished in the Senate after being approved by the House last year.

🎥 House passes landmark bill decriminalizing marijuana 

MANHATTAN – Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged case of child sexual assault and have made a second arrest this week.

On November 24, officers filed a report for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan involving a 12-year-old girl as the victim and a 19-year-old male known to her as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Just after 11:35 a.m. Friday, police arrested Zelond Benymon, 19, of Ft. Riley was arrested in connection on requested charges that included 3 counts of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.&nbsp;

Benymon&nbsp;was issued a total bond of $350,000.00 and is confined in the Riley County Jail.

On Monday afternoon, police arrested  Tavian Garrett, 23, of Manhattan on on requested charges that include five counts of rape and five counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN – Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged case of child sexual assault and have made a second arrest this week.On November 24, officers filed a report for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan involving a 12-year-old girl as the victim and a 19-year-old male known to her as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Just after 11:35 a.m. Friday, police arrested Zelond Benymon, 19, of Ft. Riley was arrested in connection on requested charges that included 3 counts of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.&nbsp;Benymon&nbsp;was issued a total bond of $350,000.00 and is confined in the Riley County Jail.On Monday afternoon, police arrested Tavian Garrett, 23, of Manhattan on on requested charges that include five counts of rape and five counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.&nbsp;Police released no additional details.

RCPD: 2nd arrest this week for alleged rape of 12-year-old

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect who&nbsp;attempted to hide&nbsp; in a housing development in Salina and then leading a deputy in a pursuit north of town.

Just after 3:30 a.m. Friday, a deputy sheriff was on patrol north of Salina&nbsp; when he noticed a gold Chevrolet Tahoe that seemed suspicious, according to&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The driver pulled the Tahoe into a driveway in the Bartley Heights housing development and shut off the lights/

The deputy circled back around and noticed that the driver's seat was down, so he got out to investigate. The deputy made contact with the driver later identified as 39-year-old Dustin Lund of Topeka who had gotten out of the vehicle.&nbsp;

When the deputy asked for the Lund's drivers license, he got back into the Tahoe and refused to get out and drove off through the yard adjacent to the driveway and fled north on Old Highway 81.

That began a pursuit through northern Saline County.&nbsp; Lund finally stopped on Old Highway 81 to near Pleasant Hill Road because he saw other law enforcement vehicles approaching, according to Soldan.

Lund had an active failure to appear warrant out of Riley County and was arrested on the following requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of paraphernalia, Felony flee and elude and Felony obstruction, according to Soldan.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607092360747.jpeg" alt="Lund photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Lund photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect who&nbsp;attempted to hide&nbsp; in a housing development in Salina and then leading a deputy in a pursuit north of town.Just after 3:30 a.m. Friday, a deputy sheriff was on patrol north of Salina&nbsp; when he noticed a gold Chevrolet Tahoe that seemed suspicious, according to&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.The driver pulled the Tahoe into a driveway in the Bartley Heights housing development and shut off the lights/The deputy circled back around and noticed that the driver's seat was down, so he got out to investigate. The deputy made contact with the driver later identified as 39-year-old Dustin Lund of Topeka who had gotten out of the vehicle.&nbsp;When the deputy asked for the Lund's drivers license, he got back into the Tahoe and refused to get out and drove off through the yard adjacent to the driveway and fled north on Old Highway 81.That began a pursuit through northern Saline County.&nbsp; Lund finally stopped on Old Highway 81 to near Pleasant Hill Road because he saw other law enforcement vehicles approaching, according to Soldan.Lund had an active failure to appear warrant out of Riley County and was arrested on the following requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of paraphernalia, Felony flee and elude and Felony obstruction, according to Soldan.

Suspect wanted in Riley Co. arrested after Saline Co. chase

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and asking for help to locate a suspect.

Just before 4:00 p.m., Sunday, police responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 1000 block of South Richmond in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. 

Upon arrival, officers located 32-year-old Rickey Mason, who had been stabbed in the chest and later died of his injuries.

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Mason and a suspect identified as Marco Carrillo Fuentes, 31, Wichita over property. During the disturbance the Carrillo-Fuentes produced a knife and stabbed Mason.

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office has charged Carrillo-Fuentes with 2nd Degree murder in the stabbing death.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carrillo-Fuentes is asked to call 911. They

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 32-year-old Rickey Mason of Wichita.

Upon arrival, officers located Mason, who had been stabbed in the chest and later died of his injuries.

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Mason and a known suspect over property. During the disturbance the suspect produced a knife and stabbed Mason.

This was not a random incident, according to Cruz.&nbsp;

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a Wichita home on Sunday afternoon.

Just after 4p.m., a witness to the stabbing flagged down firefighters in the 1000 block of south Richmond. Firefighters then called police, who found a 32-year-old man fatally wounded inside the home.

Witnesses told police the stabbing followed a fight involving the victim and another person over property.

Police have not released the victim’s name and had not reported an arrests early Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607031582921.png" alt="Carrillo-Fuentes has previous convictions for burglary and&nbsp; criminal damage to property, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Carrillo-Fuentes has previous convictions for burglary and&nbsp; criminal damage to property, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and asking for help to locate a suspect.Just before 4:00 p.m., Sunday, police responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 1000 block of South Richmond in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers located 32-year-old Rickey Mason, who had been stabbed in the chest and later died of his injuries.The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Mason and a suspect identified as Marco Carrillo Fuentes, 31, Wichita over property. During the disturbance the Carrillo-Fuentes produced a knife and stabbed Mason.The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office has charged Carrillo-Fuentes with 2nd Degree murder in the stabbing death.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carrillo-Fuentes is asked to call 911. They---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 32-year-old Rickey Mason of Wichita.Just before 4:00 p.m., Sunday, police responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 1000 block of South Richmond in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers located Mason, who had been stabbed in the chest and later died of his injuries.The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Mason and a known suspect over property. During the disturbance the suspect produced a knife and stabbed Mason.This was not a random incident, according to Cruz.&nbsp;-----------SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a Wichita home on Sunday afternoon.Just after 4p.m., a witness to the stabbing flagged down firefighters in the 1000 block of south Richmond. Firefighters then called police, who found a 32-year-old man fatally wounded inside the home.Witnesses told police the stabbing followed a fight involving the victim and another person over property.Police have not released the victim’s name and had not reported an arrests early Monday.

Search continues for suspect in fatal Kan. stabbing

Ocala, Florida – The United States Attorney for the middle district of Florida announced on Thursday the filing of a criminal complaint charging Howard D. Farley, Jr., 72, Weirsdale, with passport fraud. Farley was arrested on December 2, 2020. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez.

According to the complaint, in or around February 2020, Farley submitted a passport application using the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of an individual who had died as an infant in 1955. When applying for this passport, Farley failed to disclose his true identity.

In 1985, Farley, along with 73 others, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska and charged with a narcotics conspiracy. Farley was alleged to be the “drug kingpin” of the Southern Line, a railroad line that was used by the drug dealers to distribute narcotics throughout the United States. Records show that Farley was the only defendant not apprehended in the case, and that he instead assumed the identity of the deceased individual in 1985, and remained a fugitive for more than 35 years.

On December 2, 2020, Farley was arrested at his home on a federal warrant for this complaint under the name “John Doe.” A fingerprint comparison confirmed that he was Howard D. Farley, Jr., the same person wanted in Nebraska since 1985. At the time of his arrest, Farley was attempting to board his private aircraft in the hangar at his home, which he flew using a fraudulent pilot’s license in the name of deceased individual. During the execution of a search warrant, authorities recovered a firearm from inside Farley’s home. Farley was convicted in 1970 of burglary in Nebraska state court.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607079653789.png" alt="Howard Farley, Jr.-photo Marion Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Howard Farley, Jr.-photo Marion Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Ocala, Florida – The United States Attorney for the middle district of Florida announced on Thursday the filing of a criminal complaint charging Howard D. Farley, Jr., 72, Weirsdale, with passport fraud. Farley was arrested on December 2, 2020. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez.According to the complaint, in or around February 2020, Farley submitted a passport application using the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of an individual who had died as an infant in 1955. When applying for this passport, Farley failed to disclose his true identity.In 1985, Farley, along with 73 others, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska and charged with a narcotics conspiracy. Farley was alleged to be the “drug kingpin” of the Southern Line, a railroad line that was used by the drug dealers to distribute narcotics throughout the United States. Records show that Farley was the only defendant not apprehended in the case, and that he instead assumed the identity of the deceased individual in 1985, and remained a fugitive for more than 35 years.On December 2, 2020, Farley was arrested at his home on a federal warrant for this complaint under the name “John Doe.” A fingerprint comparison confirmed that he was Howard D. Farley, Jr., the same person wanted in Nebraska since 1985. At the time of his arrest, Farley was attempting to board his private aircraft in the hangar at his home, which he flew using a fraudulent pilot’s license in the name of deceased individual. During the execution of a search warrant, authorities recovered a firearm from inside Farley’s home. Farley was convicted in 1970 of burglary in Nebraska state court.

Feds: Nebraska drug suspect hid 35 years using dead baby’s ID

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following&nbsp;an aggravated robbery.

Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp;responded to the 2000 block of North Kansas Avenue on a report of an armed robbery, according to&nbsp;LT Shane Hilton.

The suspect reportedly entered the store, brandished a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Based on descriptions from witnesses and the assistance of security camera footage, officers were able to develop a description of the suspect. The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Mason B. Mendoza was located by a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy in the area.

Officers arrested Mendoza and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Tina L. Shotwell, 48, and booked her on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy, Interference with LEO- Falsely reporting a felony intending to obstruct, Interference with LEO- Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case and a Misdemeanor Arrest Warrant, according to Lt. Hiton.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607015729965.png" alt="Mendoza-Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Mendoza-Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following&nbsp;an aggravated robbery.Just after 10:30p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp;responded to the 2000 block of North Kansas Avenue on a report of an armed robbery, according to&nbsp;LT Shane Hilton.The suspect reportedly entered the store, brandished a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of money.Based on descriptions from witnesses and the assistance of security camera footage, officers were able to develop a description of the suspect. The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Mason B. Mendoza was located by a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy in the area.Officers arrested Mendoza and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607015660210.png" alt="Shotwell-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Shotwell-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Tina L. Shotwell, 48, and booked her on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy, Interference with LEO- Falsely reporting a felony intending to obstruct, Interference with LEO- Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case and a Misdemeanor Arrest Warrant, according to Lt. Hiton.

Security camera footage leads to Kan. armed robbery arrest

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women in drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 4p.m. Monday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound 2007 Dodge Charge for a traffic violation near 262nd and U.S. Highway 75 north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

&nbsp;During the investigation of the traffic stop, the deputy located illegal drugs and paraphernalia.  The driver and passenger of the vehicle were subsequently arrested.  A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency was seized from the vehicle. 

 The driver, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container. 

The passenger, Melissa Reser Young, 49, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607000440621.png" alt="Young photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Young photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women in drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 4p.m. Monday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound 2007 Dodge Charge for a traffic violation near 262nd and U.S. Highway 75 north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;During the investigation of the traffic stop, the deputy located illegal drugs and paraphernalia. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were subsequently arrested. A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency was seized from the vehicle. The driver, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container. The passenger, Melissa Reser Young, 49, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container.

Sheriff: 2 Kan. women accused of drug distribution

During the Thanksgiving season, the Junction City Police Department conducted saturation patrols in cooperation with the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival Traffic Campaign. The goal of this campaign was to target impaired drivers and make travel within the state safer during the holiday season. Over the period of November 20th-29th, officers had 0 DUI arrests by saturation patrol, however, 6 DUI arrests were made by normal patrol. Additionally, during the saturation patrols, 4 safety belt citations, 1 child restraint citation, 19 speeding citations, and 36 other citations were issued, and 2 non-DUI arrests were made. All in all, officers made 56 enforcement stops during the campaign.

According to agency spokesperson Captain Kirt D. Nichols, “The driving force behind enforcement campaigns like this is, first and foremost, to save lives and reduce injury on our Kansas roads.”

While this campaign may be over, our agency will always be vigilant in our enforcement of Kansas traffic safety laws.

The Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign was supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

During the Thanksgiving season, the Junction City Police Department conducted saturation patrols in cooperation with the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival Traffic Campaign. The goal of this campaign was to target impaired drivers and make travel within the state safer during the holiday season. Over the period of November 20th-29th, officers had 0 DUI arrests by saturation patrol, however, 6 DUI arrests were made by normal patrol. Additionally, during the saturation patrols, 4 safety belt citations, 1 child restraint citation, 19 speeding citations, and 36 other citations were issued, and 2 non-DUI arrests were made. All in all, officers made 56 enforcement stops during the campaign.According to agency spokesperson Captain Kirt D. Nichols, “The driving force behind enforcement campaigns like this is, first and foremost, to save lives and reduce injury on our Kansas roads.”While this campaign may be over, our agency will always be vigilant in our enforcement of Kansas traffic safety laws.The Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign was supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Police report on saturation patrols 

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest Wednesday in Salina.

On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to Walmart, 2900 South Ninth Street in Salina for report of suspicious activity involving a FedEx truck driving in the parking lot, according to&nbsp; Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.&nbsp; The truck was a 2008 Utility Truck valued at $22,000.

The driver later identified as&nbsp;Raymond Lawrence, 33, of Lincoln, was reported to be wearing a leather jacket, hat and jeans and not a FedEx uniform. 

&nbsp;An officer observed the truck and a Lawrence in the northwest corner of the parking lot.&nbsp; Lawrence was pouring a liquid into the engine compartment of the truck and the liquid was running onto the ground.

Officers contacted FedEx and learned that the truck had been taken from Randy’s Auto Repair, 1015 West North Street in Salina, a short time prior to the officers being called to Walmart.

Police arrested Lawrence on requested charges of felony theft and driving while suspended, according to Forrester.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607005961959.jpeg" alt="Lawrence has previous convictions for aggravated battery and abuse of toxic vapors, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Saline County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Lawrence has previous convictions for aggravated battery and abuse of toxic vapors, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections- photo Saline County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest Wednesday in Salina.On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to Walmart, 2900 South Ninth Street in Salina for report of suspicious activity involving a FedEx truck driving in the parking lot, according to&nbsp; Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.&nbsp; The truck was a 2008 Utility Truck valued at $22,000.The driver later identified as&nbsp;Raymond Lawrence, 33, of Lincoln, was reported to be wearing a leather jacket, hat and jeans and not a FedEx uniform. &nbsp;An officer observed the truck and a Lawrence in the northwest corner of the parking lot.&nbsp; Lawrence was pouring a liquid into the engine compartment of the truck and the liquid was running onto the ground.Officers contacted FedEx and learned that the truck had been taken from Randy’s Auto Repair, 1015 West North Street in Salina, a short time prior to the officers being called to Walmart.Police arrested Lawrence on requested charges of felony theft and driving while suspended, according to Forrester.

Police find Kansas felon with missing FedEx truck

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged crimes involving a teenager.

Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Great Bend Police Department were contacted by the social media group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lonestarrjusticeog/">MotorCity Justice i</a>n reference to a tip regarding a Great Bend man soliciting sex from a 15-year-old child, according to police.

After 5 p.m., the suspect later identified as Tommy Hopkins, 54, Great Bend, communicated through a chat log, planning to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lonestarrjusticeog/videos/840886810035272">meet the girl at </a>Walmart&nbsp;in Great Bend.

Members of the Great Bend Police Department staged in the area until Hopkins arrived at the store and went inside to meet her.

Police took Hopkins to a secure office near the front of the store and arrested him on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child, indecent solicitation of a child, and electronic solicitation. Hopkins is being held on $1,000,000 bond.

Police also executed a search warrant at Hopkins' residence in Great Bend. They found and seized additional electronic evidence in connection with this case.

Officer located a minor child of Hopkins who was staying with family at the time of this incident. Police removed the child from the home and released the child to Juvenile Services.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606932356536.png" alt="Hopkins photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Hopkins photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged crimes involving a teenager.Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Great Bend Police Department were contacted by the social media group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lonestarrjusticeog/">MotorCity Justice i</a>n reference to a tip regarding a Great Bend man soliciting sex from a 15-year-old child, according to police.After 5 p.m., the suspect later identified as Tommy Hopkins, 54, Great Bend, communicated through a chat log, planning to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lonestarrjusticeog/videos/840886810035272">meet the girl at </a>Walmart&nbsp;in Great Bend. Members of the Great Bend Police Department staged in the area until Hopkins arrived at the store and went inside to meet her.Police took Hopkins to a secure office near the front of the store and arrested him on requested charges of sexual exploitation of a child, indecent solicitation of a child, and electronic solicitation. Hopkins is being held on $1,000,000 bond.Police also executed a search warrant at Hopkins' residence in Great Bend. They found and seized additional electronic evidence in connection with this case.Officer located a minor child of Hopkins who was staying with family at the time of this incident. Police removed the child from the home and released the child to Juvenile Services.

Social media tip: Kan. man wanted to meet teen for sex

JOHNSON COUNTY —Shawnee Mayor Michelle Distler has been charged with felony perjury, court records show.

Distler, 47, was released Wednesday on a $2,500 bond.

The criminal complaint by the Johnson County district attorney’s office alleges that on March 7, she did “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally, and falsely subscribe as true and correct under penalty of perjury any material matter in any declaration, verification, certificate or statement.”

Distler did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Online court records do not indicate a defense attorney in the case.

She has served as mayor of Shawnee, Kansas, since 2015 and was reelected last year. She also previously served on the city council.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606948839157.png" alt="Distler photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Distler photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —Shawnee Mayor Michelle Distler has been charged with felony perjury, court records show.Distler, 47, was released Wednesday on a $2,500 bond.The criminal complaint by the Johnson County district attorney’s office alleges that on March 7, she did “unlawfully, feloniously, intentionally, and falsely subscribe as true and correct under penalty of perjury any material matter in any declaration, verification, certificate or statement.”Distler did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Online court records do not indicate a defense attorney in the case.She has served as mayor of Shawnee, Kansas, since 2015 and was reelected last year. She also previously served on the city council.

Mayor in Kansas arrested, charged with felony perjury 

Editor's note: The suspect Tavian Garrett is from Fort Riley. The RCPD originally indicated he was from Manhattan.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities investigating a sexual assault have made an arrest.&nbsp;

On November 24, police&nbsp;filed a report for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan involving a 12-year-old girl as the victim and a 23-year-old man known to her as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

On Monday afternoon. police arrested&nbsp; Tavian Garrett, 23, of Manhattan on on requested charges that include five counts of rape and five counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. Garrett is being held on a bond of $350,000.00, according to the RCPD.

Editor's note: The suspect Tavian Garrett is from Fort Riley. The RCPD originally indicated he was from Manhattan.MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities investigating a sexual assault have made an arrest.&nbsp;On November 24, police&nbsp;filed a report for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan involving a 12-year-old girl as the victim and a 23-year-old man known to her as the suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.On Monday afternoon. police arrested&nbsp; Tavian Garrett, 23, of Manhattan on on requested charges that include five counts of rape and five counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. Garrett is being held on a bond of $350,000.00, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: Fort Riley man arrested for alleged rape of 12-year-old

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects following a chase in Jackson County.

Shortly after 9a.m. Monday a sheriff’s deputy observed a northbound black 2017 Lincoln MKZ passenger car with an expired registration, according to Jackson County Sheriff Time Morse.

The deputy attempted to initiate a car stop on the vehicle. The vehicle continued northbound near 142nd&nbsp;Road and allegedly nearly struck a northbound truck near 150th&nbsp;Road. 

The vehicle traveled west at 174th&nbsp;Road and back to 75 Highway heading southbound at speeds in excess of 100mph, according to Morse. 

A Shawnee County Deputy deployed a tire deflation device rupturing both passenger’s side tires of the suspect vehicle. The vehicle excited 75 Highway at 46th&nbsp;Street and attempted to re-enter the highway on the southbound onramp but came to a stop at that location. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Mayetta Police Department assisted with the incident.

Three occupants were taken into custody. A quantity of methamphetamine was seized during the stop. The driver, Michael Gonzales, 32, of Topeka, was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. Gonzales also had an outstanding felony probation warrant from Osage County.

The front seat passenger and owner of the vehicle, Katrina Glaspie, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested on numerous requested charges of identity theft and and outstanding warrants from Riley County.

The rear seat passenger, Evalt Catling Jr., 24, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia. He also had outstanding warrants from the Topeka Police Department.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606855734832.png" alt="Gonzales photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Gonzales photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects following a chase in Jackson County.Shortly after 9a.m. Monday a sheriff’s deputy observed a northbound black 2017 Lincoln MKZ passenger car with an expired registration, according to Jackson County Sheriff Time Morse.The deputy attempted to initiate a car stop on the vehicle. The vehicle continued northbound near 142nd&nbsp;Road and allegedly nearly struck a northbound truck near 150th&nbsp;Road. The vehicle traveled west at 174th&nbsp;Road and back to 75 Highway heading southbound at speeds in excess of 100mph, according to Morse. A Shawnee County Deputy deployed a tire deflation device rupturing both passenger’s side tires of the suspect vehicle. The vehicle excited 75 Highway at 46th&nbsp;Street and attempted to re-enter the highway on the southbound onramp but came to a stop at that location. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Mayetta Police Department assisted with the incident.Three occupants were taken into custody. A quantity of methamphetamine was seized during the stop. The driver, Michael Gonzales, 32, of Topeka, was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. Gonzales also had an outstanding felony probation warrant from Osage County.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606855689056.png" alt="Glaspie photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Glaspie photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The front seat passenger and owner of the vehicle, Katrina Glaspie, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested on numerous requested charges of identity theft and and outstanding warrants from Riley County.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606855775311.png" alt="Catling -photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Catling -photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The rear seat passenger, Evalt Catling Jr., 24, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia. He also had outstanding warrants from the Topeka Police Department.

Sheriff: Manhattan woman jailed after chase at 100mph

LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of vehicle thefts over the past two weeks and have one suspect in custody.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sometime between November 14 and 17, 2020 a White GMC Sierra single cab truck was stolen from Bushong, KS. This vehicle is still missing. It bears Kansas License Plate 038DYN.

Between November 21 and the early morning hours of November 22, 2020 a yellow Dodge truck was stolen from Morris County. The Americus Police Department located the vehicle on November 22, and attempted to stop the vehicle. A vehicle pursuit ensued, and law enforcement ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle.

This vehicle was located abandoned in the area of the 2200 block of Road U in Lyon County.

On November 23, 2020 someone attempted to steal a truck from the 1500 block of Road 250 in Lyon County. Just after noon on November 25, a white Chevrolet 1500 pickup was stolen from the 500 block of Wilson Street in Emporia.

 A Lyon County deputy located this truck in rural Lyon County and attempted to stop the truck. A vehicle pursuit ensued and then ended after the deputy experienced an issue with his patrol vehicle. Authorities located the vehicle on November 26. It was abandoned in the area of the 1300 block of Road V in Lyon County.

Just after 4p.m. November 25, a Chevrolet 2500 truck was stolen from the 1700 block of Road 120 in Lyon County, KS. This vehicle was located by a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper on Interstate 35 around mile marker 140. A deputy in the area joined the Trooper and attempted to stop the truck. 

A vehicle pursuit ensued into Emporia where deputies arrested driver identified as Dustin Craige of Council Grove.

Law Enforcement officials believe these cases to all be related and are seeking the public’s help with any information about the stolen vehicles, pursuits or the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 620-341-3205 or Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273 or use www.p3tips.com.

Authorities remind everyone to be sure to lock your vehicle, do not leave your keys or other valuables inside the vehicle. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606841288101.png" alt="Craige photo Lyon County" />
 <figcaption>Craige photo Lyon County</figcaption>
 </figure>LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of vehicle thefts over the past two weeks and have one suspect in custody.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sometime between November 14 and 17, 2020 a White GMC Sierra single cab truck was stolen from Bushong, KS. This vehicle is still missing. It bears Kansas License Plate 038DYN.Between November 21 and the early morning hours of November 22, 2020 a yellow Dodge truck was stolen from Morris County. The Americus Police Department located the vehicle on November 22, and attempted to stop the vehicle. A vehicle pursuit ensued, and law enforcement ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle.This vehicle was located abandoned in the area of the 2200 block of Road U in Lyon County.On November 23, 2020 someone attempted to steal a truck from the 1500 block of Road 250 in Lyon County. Just after noon on November 25, a white Chevrolet 1500 pickup was stolen from the 500 block of Wilson Street in Emporia. A Lyon County deputy located this truck in rural Lyon County and attempted to stop the truck. A vehicle pursuit ensued and then ended after the deputy experienced an issue with his patrol vehicle. Authorities located the vehicle on November 26. It was abandoned in the area of the 1300 block of Road V in Lyon County.Just after 4p.m. November 25, a Chevrolet 2500 truck was stolen from the 1700 block of Road 120 in Lyon County, KS. This vehicle was located by a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper on Interstate 35 around mile marker 140. A deputy in the area joined the Trooper and attempted to stop the truck. A vehicle pursuit ensued into Emporia where deputies arrested driver identified as Dustin Craige of Council Grove.Law Enforcement officials believe these cases to all be related and are seeking the public’s help with any information about the stolen vehicles, pursuits or the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 620-341-3205 or Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273 or use www.p3tips.com.Authorities remind everyone to be sure to lock your vehicle, do not leave your keys or other valuables inside the vehicle.

Suspect in series of Kan. vehicle thefts in custody

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay filed criminal charges Monday against 66-year-old Charles Eugene Ferrier in relation to the sexual abuse of two minor girls.

 The initial investigation began in 2015 and revealed evidence of sexual abuse of one victim when she was 8-9 years of age, between 2008 and 2009. 

During a separate investigation that began in 2020, law enforcement learned of new allegations of sexual abuse with a different girl when she was 8-9 years of age, between 2019 and 2020. 

Both investigations were concluded a few weeks ago and sent to the DA for review. 

 Kagay announced on Monday that his office has filed four charges against Ferrier: Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under 14 (Off-Grid Felony); Lew &amp; Lascivious Behavior with a Child under 16 (Level 9 Felony); Rape of Child under 14 (Level 1 Felony); and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under 14 (Level 3 Felony).

Police arrested Ferrier over the weekend and he is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606754146248.png" alt="Ferrier-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ferrier-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay filed criminal charges Monday against 66-year-old Charles Eugene Ferrier in relation to the sexual abuse of two minor girls. The initial investigation began in 2015 and revealed evidence of sexual abuse of one victim when she was 8-9 years of age, between 2008 and 2009. During a separate investigation that began in 2020, law enforcement learned of new allegations of sexual abuse with a different girl when she was 8-9 years of age, between 2019 and 2020. Both investigations were concluded a few weeks ago and sent to the DA for review. Kagay announced on Monday that his office has filed four charges against Ferrier: Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under 14 (Off-Grid Felony); Lew &amp; Lascivious Behavior with a Child under 16 (Level 9 Felony); Rape of Child under 14 (Level 1 Felony); and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under 14 (Level 3 Felony).Police arrested Ferrier over the weekend and he is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.&nbsp;

Kan. man accused of sex crimes with 8-year-olds

HUTCHINSON— A man who entered a guilty plea in October in connection with the 2017 shooting and robbery of his uncle was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday in Reno County.

Maique Rodriguez, 28,&nbsp; was originally charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of 46-year-old Jesus Faudoa Reyes.

&nbsp;Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and robbery. He was given five years on the battery charge and another 32 months for robbery with the sentences running concurrently.

The victim was agreeable to the sentence, according to&nbsp;District Attorney Tom Stanton and didn’t attend Tuesday’s hearing.

In May of 2017, Police found Faudoa Reyes in the 700 block of East 7th Avenue in Hutchinson. He had been shot multiple time. Rodriguez then took the victim's cell phone and pickup. Faudoa was hospitalized in critical condition but recovered.

Authorities arrested him in El Paso, Texas, earlier this year and as he was being booked in Sedgwick County learned he was wanted in Reno County.&nbsp;

HUTCHINSON— A Kansas man arrested in January for a 2017 shooting and robbery waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered guilty pleas to lesser charges.

Maique Rodriguez-Faudoa was charged with attempted first degree murder in the May 2017 shooting of his uncle, Jesus Faudoa.&nbsp; Police found Faudoa shot multiple times at a home in the 700 block of E. 7th Avenue in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Rodriguez Faudoa then took the victim's cell phone and pickup

Despite his injuries Faudoa was able to recover.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Rodriguez-Faudoa pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and robbery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sentencing is set for November 4.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602102069124.jpeg" alt="Rodriguez-photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Rodriguez-photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON— A man who entered a guilty plea in October in connection with the 2017 shooting and robbery of his uncle was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday in Reno County.Maique Rodriguez, 28,&nbsp; was originally charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of 46-year-old Jesus Faudoa Reyes.&nbsp;Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and robbery. He was given five years on the battery charge and another 32 months for robbery with the sentences running concurrently.The victim was agreeable to the sentence, according to&nbsp;District Attorney Tom Stanton and didn’t attend Tuesday’s hearing.In May of 2017, Police found Faudoa Reyes in the 700 block of East 7th Avenue in Hutchinson. He had been shot multiple time. Rodriguez then took the victim's cell phone and pickup. Faudoa was hospitalized in critical condition but recovered.Authorities arrested him in El Paso, Texas, earlier this year and as he was being booked in Sedgwick County learned he was wanted in Reno County.&nbsp;--------HUTCHINSON— A Kansas man arrested in January for a 2017 shooting and robbery waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered guilty pleas to lesser charges.Maique Rodriguez-Faudoa was charged with attempted first degree murder in the May 2017 shooting of his uncle, Jesus Faudoa.&nbsp; Police found Faudoa shot multiple times at a home in the 700 block of E. 7th Avenue in Hutchinson.&nbsp;Rodriguez Faudoa then took the victim's cell phone and pickupDespite his injuries Faudoa was able to recover.&nbsp;On Wednesday, Rodriguez-Faudoa pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and robbery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sentencing is set for November 4.

Man sentenced for shooting, robbery of his uncle in Kansas

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.

Just after midnight Nov. 28 a police officer on patrol in the area of the Traveler's Budget Inn, 4200 10th Street in Great Bend observed a man later identified as Zachary Thompson, age 26, loitering in the parking lot, acting suspicious, according to a media release. As the officer was contacting Thompson, another officer arrived on scene to assist.

While speaking to Thompson, an officer located a bag in the area where Thompson had been standing. The officer observed a glass pipe sticking out of the bag. When the officer questioned Thompson about the pipe and bag, he attempted to flee the area. After a brief foot pursuit, Thompson was apprehended and arrested.

Methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and Thompson's ID were among items located in the bag. He was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond. Thompson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606764022283.png" alt="&nbsp;Thompson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Thompson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.Just after midnight Nov. 28 a police officer on patrol in the area of the Traveler's Budget Inn, 4200 10th Street in Great Bend observed a man later identified as Zachary Thompson, age 26, loitering in the parking lot, acting suspicious, according to a media release. As the officer was contacting Thompson, another officer arrived on scene to assist.While speaking to Thompson, an officer located a bag in the area where Thompson had been standing. The officer observed a glass pipe sticking out of the bag. When the officer questioned Thompson about the pipe and bag, he attempted to flee the area. After a brief foot pursuit, Thompson was apprehended and arrested.Methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and Thompson's ID were among items located in the bag. He was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond. Thompson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Police find Kansas man's ID in bag  with meth

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri man will go on trial next November in the death of his wife, whose body was found inside a freezer last year.

Larry Dinwiddie, of Marshfield, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2026496a05084124bd4c08111eaa9a83">charged</a>&nbsp;with second-degree murder, abandoning a corpse and armed criminal action in the death of his wife, Cynthia. He is being held on $1 million bond.

During a Webster County Court hearing on Monday, Dinwiddie's trial was scheduled for Nov. 29, 2021.

Investigators have said Cynthia Dinwiddie's body was found Nov. 24, 2019, locked in a freezer in an abandoned storage unit near Marshfield. Detectives believe her body was there since 2015.

Dinwiddie was arrested last year at the storage unit.

According to a court affidavit, Dinwiddie admitted to killing his wife with a hammer during an argument. He said he didn't know what to do with her body so he put it inside the freezer, which was later moved to the storage unit, according to detectives.

Webster County Sheriff Roye Cole said no one ever reported that Cynthia Dinwiddie was missing.

MARSHFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A preliminary hearing has been postponed for a southwest Missouri man accused of killing his wife in 2015 and stowing her body in a freezer for years.

The hearing for Larry Dinwiddie will now be held in July.

Dinwiddie is charged with second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. The body of his wife, Cynthia Dinwiddie,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2026496a05084124bd4c08111eaa9a83">was found inside a freezer&nbsp;</a>at a storage facility near Marshfield last November. After Dinwiddie fell behind on rental fees, workers at the storage facility found the body in a running freezer that had been padlocked shut.

Dinwiddie remains jailed on $1 million bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574908400828.png" alt="Dinwiddie -photo Webster Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Dinwiddie -photo Webster Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri man will go on trial next November in the death of his wife, whose body was found inside a freezer last year.Larry Dinwiddie, of Marshfield, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2026496a05084124bd4c08111eaa9a83">charged</a>&nbsp;with second-degree murder, abandoning a corpse and armed criminal action in the death of his wife, Cynthia. He is being held on $1 million bond.During a Webster County Court hearing on Monday, Dinwiddie's trial was scheduled for Nov. 29, 2021.Investigators have said Cynthia Dinwiddie's body was found Nov. 24, 2019, locked in a freezer in an abandoned storage unit near Marshfield. Detectives believe her body was there since 2015.Dinwiddie was arrested last year at the storage unit.According to a court affidavit, Dinwiddie admitted to killing his wife with a hammer during an argument. He said he didn't know what to do with her body so he put it inside the freezer, which was later moved to the storage unit, according to detectives.Webster County Sheriff Roye Cole said no one ever reported that Cynthia Dinwiddie was missing.----------------MARSHFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A preliminary hearing has been postponed for a southwest Missouri man accused of killing his wife in 2015 and stowing her body in a freezer for years.The hearing for Larry Dinwiddie will now be held in July.Dinwiddie is charged with second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. The body of his wife, Cynthia Dinwiddie,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2026496a05084124bd4c08111eaa9a83">was found inside a freezer&nbsp;</a>at a storage facility near Marshfield last November. After Dinwiddie fell behind on rental fees, workers at the storage facility found the body in a running freezer that had been padlocked shut.Dinwiddie remains jailed on $1 million bond.

Trial set for man accused of keeping wife's body in freezer

COWLEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend stabbing that sent three people to the hospital and have one suspect in custody.

Just after 4:30a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the 900 block of E 15th Street in Winfield, according to a media release.

 Upon arrival officers located two men who were the victims of a stabbing. During the investigation officers learned the incident had taken place in the 900 block of E 13th Avenue in Winfield. 

Officers responded to that location and secured the scene with the help of the Cowley County Sheriffs Office. During the initial investigation Officers from the Winfield Police Department received another report of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of E 7th Avenue. Officers responded to that scene and contacted an injured woman.

EMS transported the male victims to William Newton Hospital and they continue receiving medical treatment. The woman later identified 34-year-old Medesta Howe&nbsp; was transported to South-Central Kansas Medical center in Arkansas City for treatment and released.&nbsp;

 During the investigation it was determined that all three cases were connected and police arrested Howe and booked her into the Cowley County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606751385272.png" alt="Howe-photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Howe-photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend stabbing that sent three people to the hospital and have one suspect in custody.Just after 4:30a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the 900 block of E 15th Street in Winfield, according to a media release. Upon arrival officers located two men who were the victims of a stabbing. During the investigation officers learned the incident had taken place in the 900 block of E 13th Avenue in Winfield. Officers responded to that location and secured the scene with the help of the Cowley County Sheriffs Office. During the initial investigation Officers from the Winfield Police Department received another report of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of E 7th Avenue. Officers responded to that scene and contacted an injured woman.EMS transported the male victims to William Newton Hospital and they continue receiving medical treatment. The woman later identified 34-year-old Medesta Howe&nbsp; was transported to South-Central Kansas Medical center in Arkansas City for treatment and released.&nbsp; During the investigation it was determined that all three cases were connected and police arrested Howe and booked her into the Cowley County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.&nbsp;

Kan. woman hospitalized, arrested after stabbing 2 men

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 11:00 a.m., Sunday, police were dispatched to an assault call at the West Way Shopping Center in the 2500 block of South Seneca in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. 

A&nbsp; 50-year-old woman at the scene told police two unknown suspects attempting to steal her vehicle as she was getting inside the SUV. She stated that the boys opened her vehicle door, sprayed her with mace, and attempted to pull her out of the SUV. The suspects were unsuccessful and fled on foot.

Responding officers spotted the juveniles running in the area, and after a foot pursuit, both teens were arrested without incident, according to Cruz.

A 13-year-old is being held on requested charges of robbery from person, simple battery, simple battery of a law enforcement officer, obstruct and possession of drug paraphernalia. The 15-year-old was arrested on requested charges of robbery from a person, simple battery, obstruct and he was a runaway.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have two suspects in custody.Just after 11:00 a.m., Sunday, police were dispatched to an assault call at the West Way Shopping Center in the 2500 block of South Seneca in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. A&nbsp; 50-year-old woman at the scene told police two unknown suspects attempting to steal her vehicle as she was getting inside the SUV. She stated that the boys opened her vehicle door, sprayed her with mace, and attempted to pull her out of the SUV. The suspects were unsuccessful and fled on foot.Responding officers spotted the juveniles running in the area, and after a foot pursuit, both teens were arrested without incident, according to Cruz.A 13-year-old is being held on requested charges of robbery from person, simple battery, simple battery of a law enforcement officer, obstruct and possession of drug paraphernalia. The 15-year-old was arrested on requested charges of robbery from a person, simple battery, obstruct and he was a runaway.

Police: Kan. teens sprayed woman with mace, tried to steal SUV

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have identified the victim as 32-year-old Rickey Mason of Wichita.Just before 4:00 p.m., Sunday, police responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 1000 block of South Richmond in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers located Mason, who had been stabbed in the chest and later died of his injuries.The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Mason and a known suspect over property. During the disturbance the suspect produced a knife and stabbed Mason.This was not a random incident, according to Cruz.&nbsp;-----------SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a Wichita home on Sunday afternoon.Just after 4p.m., a witness to the stabbing flagged down firefighters in the 1000 block of south Richmond. Firefighters then called police, who found a 32-year-old man fatally wounded inside the home.Witnesses told police the stabbing followed a fight involving the victim and another person over property.Police have not released the victim’s name and had not reported an arrests early Monday.

Update: Police investigate stabbing death at Kan. home

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — A historic Black church in Missouri has been vandalized, leaving its congregation reeling and authorities looking to find out who did it.

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that the acts committed at the Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Holts Summit, Missouri, are “despicable and quite offensive,.”

Deputies responded to the property at 1:32 a.m. Thursday following an alarm call. They discovered that both the historic church building and a newer one completed in the early 2000s had been struck by vandals.

Photos show what appear to be bullet holes and boot prints on the older building’s front door. Windows are smashed and an air-conditioning unit tipped on its side. Inside there are gaping holes in the walls, pews tipped over, toilets shattered, furniture smashed. Even the blades of the ceiling fans above the sanctuary are broken.

Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said Friday that a final monetary estimate of the damages is still pending, but it “is significant.”

Mt. Vernon was established by slaves in the early 1800s and later rebuilt in 1869, Pastor Gordon Coleman said in a Facebook post. The church celebrated its 150th birthday in 2016.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606594815770.png" alt="Photos Callaway Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photos Callaway Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — A historic Black church in Missouri has been vandalized, leaving its congregation reeling and authorities looking to find out who did it.The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that the acts committed at the Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Holts Summit, Missouri, are “despicable and quite offensive,.”Deputies responded to the property at 1:32 a.m. Thursday following an alarm call. They discovered that both the historic church building and a newer one completed in the early 2000s had been struck by vandals.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606594791592.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Photos show what appear to be bullet holes and boot prints on the older building’s front door. Windows are smashed and an air-conditioning unit tipped on its side. Inside there are gaping holes in the walls, pews tipped over, toilets shattered, furniture smashed. Even the blades of the ceiling fans above the sanctuary are broken.Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said Friday that a final monetary estimate of the damages is still pending, but it “is significant.”Mt. Vernon was established by slaves in the early 1800s and later rebuilt in 1869, Pastor Gordon Coleman said in a Facebook post. The church celebrated its 150th birthday in 2016.No arrests have been made.

Sheriff: Historic Black church vandalized

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

&nbsp;Just after 11:30p.m. Friday, officers were called to the hospital, where 52-year-old Brian Dailey of Gardner was being treated for four stab wounds to his midsection, according to Hutchinson Police Lt. Dustin Loepp. The injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

Police say a fight broke out at 514 West 5th Avenue in Hutchinson between Dailey and 31-year-old Bryce Baker of Manhattan. 

In addition to Dailey's stabbing, tires were also cut on a vehicle belonging to 36-year-old Evin Crome of Manhattan. Baker fled the area. Dailey was taken to the hospital.

Baker was later found in a garage at 514 West 5th Street where he had returned and a window was broken on Crome's vehicle to obtain Baker's property. Baker then forced entry into the garage owned by an acquaintance, 35-year-old Billy Joe Womack of Hutchinson.

Police arrested Baker on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606572507437.png" alt="Bryce Baker has previous convictions for burglary, theft, aggravated battery and domestic battery starting in 2007, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Bryce Baker has previous convictions for burglary, theft, aggravated battery and domestic battery starting in 2007, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.&nbsp;Just after 11:30p.m. Friday, officers were called to the hospital, where 52-year-old Brian Dailey of Gardner was being treated for four stab wounds to his midsection, according to Hutchinson Police Lt. Dustin Loepp. The injuries are considered non-life-threatening.Police say a fight broke out at 514 West 5th Avenue in Hutchinson between Dailey and 31-year-old Bryce Baker of Manhattan. In addition to Dailey's stabbing, tires were also cut on a vehicle belonging to 36-year-old Evin Crome of Manhattan. Baker fled the area. Dailey was taken to the hospital.Baker was later found in a garage at 514 West 5th Street where he had returned and a window was broken on Crome's vehicle to obtain Baker's property. Baker then forced entry into the garage owned by an acquaintance, 35-year-old Billy Joe Womack of Hutchinson.Police arrested Baker on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing.&nbsp;

Manhattan man jailed for alleged stabbing during fight

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Thanksgiving Day shooting and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Officer Kevin Wheeler.

Upon arrival, officers located Maurice Simmons, 46, Wichita, with a gunshot wound.&nbsp; He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

The investigation revealed that Maurice Simmons was involved in a disturbance with Diane Simmons, 48, Wichita with whom he was involved in a dating relationship, according to Wheeler.&nbsp; The disturbance turned physical, at which point Diane Simmons allegedly retrieved a gun and shot him in the arm.

Police arrested Diane Simmons for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and&nbsp; Maurice Simmons for aggravated domestic battery and a city of Wichita misdemeanor warrant, according to Wheeler.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606488745770.png" alt="Maurice Simmons -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Maurice Simmons -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Thanksgiving Day shooting and have two suspects in custody.Just after 3p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of North Ash in Wichita, according to Officer Kevin Wheeler.Upon arrival, officers located Maurice Simmons, 46, Wichita, with a gunshot wound.&nbsp; He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606488773215.png" alt="Diane Simmons-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Diane Simmons-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed that Maurice Simmons was involved in a disturbance with Diane Simmons, 48, Wichita with whom he was involved in a dating relationship, according to Wheeler.&nbsp; The disturbance turned physical, at which point Diane Simmons allegedly retrieved a gun and shot him in the arm.Police arrested Diane Simmons for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and&nbsp; Maurice Simmons for aggravated domestic battery and a city of Wichita misdemeanor warrant, according to Wheeler.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office..