KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to find suspects in Tuesday's triple shooting that left a 1-year-old boy dead.

On social media, police wrote "You can be part of the solution; call <a href="https://twitter.com/KCCrimeStop">@KCCrimeStop</a> 474-TIPS now, not tomorrow; tonight!&nbsp;

&nbsp;Just before 3a.m. Tuesday, someone fired into a car with 3 adults and 1-year-old Tyron Payton inside in the 2900 Block of E. 33rd. Street.. 

Two adults and Tyron were hit. The driver went to the KCMO Fife Department station at Linwood and Indiana for help.

Firefighters and medics tended to Tyron and the man and woman who had been injured, police said. All three were taken to a hospital, where the boy later died.&nbsp; The two adults were Tyron's parents.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities have identified a child killed in a triple shooting in Kansas City as a 1-year-old boy, making him the city’s youngest homicide victim this year, police said.

Tyron Payton was in the back seat of a car with three other adults when someone opened fire on their vehicle Monday afternoon, police said. The driver of the bullet-riddled car sped to a local fire station to ask for help, authorities said.

Firefighters and medics tended to Tyron and an unidentified man and woman who had been injured, police said. All three were taken to a hospital, where the boy later died.

The child’s death is the 148th homicide this year in Kansas City. At this time last year, 114 homicides had been recorded. The Kansas City Star, which keeps data on homicides in the city, reported that 13 people who were 18 or younger have died in homicides this year, with Tyron being the youngest. All 13 died in shootings.

Federal agents have been sent to Kansas City and a handful of other cities this summer to help fight gun violence, part of a program called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b3826b35d488c0f2481d7fc20e8a89b2">Operation Legend</a>. The program is named after a 4-year-old Kansas City boy LeGend Taliferro, who was shot and killed while sleeping in his father’s apartment on June 29.

The federal task force had made&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a6332b9ec38fc8d5d6143ed7e6a0a4ec">more than 1,000 arrests</a>&nbsp;in cities where it has been deployed since early July, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said last month. The task force has sent more than 1,000 agents from several federal law enforcement agencies to cities that have high crime rates.

In Monday's shooting, police said a preliminary investigation showed that the vehicle was stopped in front of a home when someone fired numerous shots into it from outside, hitting the child and two adults. A police spokesman on the scene said there was another adult in car who was not shot.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1308164309684498433?s=20">a tweet</a>, the city's police department said they were “stunned at this callousness and violence” and that they would not rest until finding out who was responsible for the shooting.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who went to the scene of the shooting Monday, lamented the violence.

Police said in a news release that detectives were “making headway identifying persons of interest” in the shooting, but asked that anyone with any information about the shooting contact detectives.

“We need your leads, we need to make sure this stops,” Lucas said. “One way we make sure it stops is that those who do these sorts of things are held accountable. Because when you look at the shot up vehicle, you recognize that these are people that had no regard for the life of anybody.”

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A boy under the age of 5 died and two adults were injured when someone opened fire on their vehicle Monday afternoon, Kansas City police said.

After the shooting that was reported just before 3 p.m., the driver of the car pulled up to a local fire station to ask for help, according to authorities.

Fire and EMS personnel tended to the unidentified man, woman and child, police said, adding that they were taken to a hospital where the boy later died.

The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle was stopped in front of a home when someone fired numerous shots into the vehicle from outside, striking three people, according to authorities. A police spokesman on the scene said there was another adult in car who was not struck by gunfire.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1308164309684498433?s=20" target="_blank">a tweet</a>, the city’s police department said they were “stunned at this callousness and violence” and that they would not rest until finding out who was responsible for the shooting.

The child’s death is the 148th homicide this year in Kansas City. At this time last year, 114 homicides had been recorded.

“My heart breaks again,” said Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was also present at the scene.

Both the mayor and police officials asked for anyone with any information on the shooting to contact detectives.

“We need your leads, we need to make sure this stops,” Lucas added. “One way we make sure it stops is that those who do these sorts of things are held accountable. Because when you look at the shot up vehicle, you recognize that these are people that had no regard for the life of anybody.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600859054800.png" alt="Kansas City police: Whoever shot into this car had no regard for the lives of anyone inside, least of all the young child that was killed. We will be investigating until we find who is responsible. YOU can be part of the solution; call <a href="https://twitter.com/KCCrimeStop">@KCCrimeStop</a> 474-TIPS now, not tomorrow; tonight.&nbsp; -photo KCPD" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City police: Whoever shot into this car had no regard for the lives of anyone inside, least of all the young child that was killed. We will be investigating until we find who is responsible. YOU can be part of the solution; call <a href="https://twitter.com/KCCrimeStop">@KCCrimeStop</a> 474-TIPS now, not tomorrow; tonight.&nbsp; -photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to find suspects in Tuesday's triple shooting that left a 1-year-old boy dead.On social media, police wrote "You can be part of the solution; call <a href="https://twitter.com/KCCrimeStop">@KCCrimeStop</a> 474-TIPS now, not tomorrow; tonight!&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 3a.m. Tuesday, someone fired into a car with 3 adults and 1-year-old Tyron Payton inside in the 2900 Block of E. 33rd. Street.. Two adults and Tyron were hit. The driver went to the KCMO Fife Department station at Linwood and Indiana for help.Firefighters and medics tended to Tyron and the man and woman who had been injured, police said. All three were taken to a hospital, where the boy later died.&nbsp; The two adults were Tyron's parents.-----------KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities have identified a child killed in a triple shooting in Kansas City as a 1-year-old boy, making him the city’s youngest homicide victim this year, police said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600770084886.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>Tyron Payton was in the back seat of a car with three other adults when someone opened fire on their vehicle Monday afternoon, police said. The driver of the bullet-riddled car sped to a local fire station to ask for help, authorities said.Firefighters and medics tended to Tyron and an unidentified man and woman who had been injured, police said. All three were taken to a hospital, where the boy later died.The child’s death is the 148th homicide this year in Kansas City. At this time last year, 114 homicides had been recorded. The Kansas City Star, which keeps data on homicides in the city, reported that 13 people who were 18 or younger have died in homicides this year, with Tyron being the youngest. All 13 died in shootings.Federal agents have been sent to Kansas City and a handful of other cities this summer to help fight gun violence, part of a program called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b3826b35d488c0f2481d7fc20e8a89b2">Operation Legend</a>. The program is named after a 4-year-old Kansas City boy LeGend Taliferro, who was shot and killed while sleeping in his father’s apartment on June 29.The federal task force had made&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a6332b9ec38fc8d5d6143ed7e6a0a4ec">more than 1,000 arrests</a>&nbsp;in cities where it has been deployed since early July, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said last month. The task force has sent more than 1,000 agents from several federal law enforcement agencies to cities that have high crime rates.In Monday's shooting, police said a preliminary investigation showed that the vehicle was stopped in front of a home when someone fired numerous shots into it from outside, hitting the child and two adults. A police spokesman on the scene said there was another adult in car who was not shot.In&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1308164309684498433?s=20">a tweet</a>, the city's police department said they were “stunned at this callousness and violence” and that they would not rest until finding out who was responsible for the shooting.Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who went to the scene of the shooting Monday, lamented the violence.“My heart breaks again,” Lucas said.Police said in a news release that detectives were “making headway identifying persons of interest” in the shooting, but asked that anyone with any information about the shooting contact detectives.“We need your leads, we need to make sure this stops,” Lucas said. “One way we make sure it stops is that those who do these sorts of things are held accountable. Because when you look at the shot up vehicle, you recognize that these are people that had no regard for the life of anybody.”------------------KANSAS CITY (AP) — A boy under the age of 5 died and two adults were injured when someone opened fire on their vehicle Monday afternoon, Kansas City police said.After the shooting that was reported just before 3 p.m., the driver of the car pulled up to a local fire station to ask for help, according to authorities.Fire and EMS personnel tended to the unidentified man, woman and child, police said, adding that they were taken to a hospital where the boy later died.The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle was stopped in front of a home when someone fired numerous shots into the vehicle from outside, striking three people, according to authorities. A police spokesman on the scene said there was another adult in car who was not struck by gunfire.In&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1308164309684498433?s=20" target="_blank">a tweet</a>, the city’s police department said they were “stunned at this callousness and violence” and that they would not rest until finding out who was responsible for the shooting.The child’s death is the 148th homicide this year in Kansas City. At this time last year, 114 homicides had been recorded.“My heart breaks again,” said Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was also present at the scene.Both the mayor and police officials asked for anyone with any information on the shooting to contact detectives.“We need your leads, we need to make sure this stops,” Lucas added. “One way we make sure it stops is that those who do these sorts of things are held accountable. Because when you look at the shot up vehicle, you recognize that these are people that had no regard for the life of anybody.”

Update: Police ask public's help after 1-year-old killed in KC triple shooting

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a violent attack.

Just after 10 p.m. on Monday, police responded to an assault report at a home in the 3900 block of North Litchfield in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson

 Upon arrival, officers contacted a 17-year-old girl who was visibly shaken and wet. The investigation revealed 19-year-old Dominic Thomas and the victim were talking near a pond at 37th Street North and Sullivan when a disturbance occurred. 

During the disturbance, Thomas battered the girl, drug her to a nearby pond and held her head under the water. Thomas then released her and fled.

Officers later located Thomas, and he was arrested without further incident and booked him on requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600793705943.png" alt="Thomas photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Thomas photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a violent attack.Just after 10 p.m. on Monday, police responded to an assault report at a home in the 3900 block of North Litchfield in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson Upon arrival, officers contacted a 17-year-old girl who was visibly shaken and wet. The investigation revealed 19-year-old Dominic Thomas and the victim were talking near a pond at 37th Street North and Sullivan when a disturbance occurred. During the disturbance, Thomas battered the girl, drug her to a nearby pond and held her head under the water. Thomas then released her and fled.Officers later located Thomas, and he was arrested without further incident and booked him on requested charges of&nbsp;&nbsp;attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping, according to Davidson.

Police: Kan. man allegedly tried to drown 17-year-old girl

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on new drug charges.

Just before 12:30 a.m. Monday, deputies made contact with Madison M. Scharff, 24, of Topeka, who was a passenger in a vehicle the 300 block of NE 35th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Scharff and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600807369031.png" alt="Scharff has recent arrests in Lyon, Mitchell and Saline County, according to online jail records. - photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Scharff has recent arrests in Lyon, Mitchell and Saline County, according to online jail records. - photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on new drug charges.Just before 12:30 a.m. Monday, deputies made contact with Madison M. Scharff, 24, of Topeka, who was a passenger in a vehicle the 300 block of NE 35th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Scharff and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine.

Kansas woman back in jail after deputies find drugs in car

WICHITA– A Kansas&nbsp; man pleaded guilty Tuesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Jorge Correa, 25, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Correa admitted that on Feb. 4, 2020, he and two co-defendants robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main in Newton.

 Correa had a military style rifle. The clerk gave them cash, but Correa demanded more. While the clerk was getting money from her purse, Correa fired several shots that hit the ceiling, aisle displays and an ATM machine.

 Both Correa and Montes were armed when they entered the store before 6 a.m. Feb. 4.

Investigators used surveillance footage to identify a license tag number of the getaway vehicle. After a high speed pursuit, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested the three defendants. Urias was driving. Montes was wearing a red hoodie and sitting in the front passenger seat. Correa was sitting in the back seat with a rifle.

Co-defendant&nbsp;Rico Montes&nbsp;is set for a change of plea hearing Sept. 30. Co-defendant&nbsp;Jeremiah Urias&nbsp;is set for a change of plea hearing Sept. 28.

Correa is set for sentencing Dec. 8. He could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. McAllister commended the FBI, the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Newton Police Department and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger for their work on the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600809470070.png" alt="Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHP" />
 <figcaption>Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHP</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA– A Kansas&nbsp; man pleaded guilty Tuesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.Jorge Correa, 25, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Correa admitted that on Feb. 4, 2020, he and two co-defendants robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main in Newton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581099764567.png" alt="Correa -photo Harvey Co." />
 <figcaption>Correa -photo Harvey Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> Correa had a military style rifle. The clerk gave them cash, but Correa demanded more. While the clerk was getting money from her purse, Correa fired several shots that hit the ceiling, aisle displays and an ATM machine. Both Correa and Montes were armed when they entered the store before 6 a.m. Feb. 4.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600809125735.png" alt="Montes" />
 <figcaption>Montes</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators used surveillance footage to identify a license tag number of the getaway vehicle. After a high speed pursuit, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested the three defendants. Urias was driving. Montes was wearing a red hoodie and sitting in the front passenger seat. Correa was sitting in the back seat with a rifle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581099636176.png" alt="Urias photo Harvey Co. " />
 <figcaption>Urias photo Harvey Co. </figcaption>
 </figure>Co-defendant&nbsp;Rico Montes&nbsp;is set for a change of plea hearing Sept. 30. Co-defendant&nbsp;Jeremiah Urias&nbsp;is set for a change of plea hearing Sept. 28.Correa is set for sentencing Dec. 8. He could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. McAllister commended the FBI, the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Newton Police Department and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger for their work on the case.

Kan. man admits he fired shots  in Newton armed robbery

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that occurred Tuesday morning.

Just before 3:30 a.m., police responded to a check shots call in the 500 block of North Edwards in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male victim in a white SUV who had been shot in his upper body. Fire and EMS arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man died on the scene. 

Police also contacted a female acquaintance at the scene but have not reported an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600798039296.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation early Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation early Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that occurred Tuesday morning.Just before 3:30 a.m., police responded to a check shots call in the 500 block of North Edwards in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male victim in a white SUV who had been shot in his upper body. Fire and EMS arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man died on the scene. Police also contacted a female acquaintance at the scene but have not reported an arrest.

Police: Man dead after shooting at Kansas home

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting and have made an arrest.

Just after noon. Saturday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex located in the 2500 block of West Wildwood Lane in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a physical disturbance broke out between a suspect idenfified as 21-year-old Roberto Rodriguez&nbsp; and a 20-year-old male over a property dispute. 

Rodriguez left and returned with a firearm and shot at the 20-year-old. The 20-year-old was not struck or injured and&nbsp; then retrieved a gun and returned fire. Rodriguez ran from the apartment.

Police located Rodriguez in a nearby apartment building and arrested him. He had a gunshot wound to his foot. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released.

&nbsp;Rodriguez is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a firearm, 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/2020/9/1600712917861.png" alt="RODRIGUEZ photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>RODRIGUEZ photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting and have made an arrest.Just after noon. Saturday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex located in the 2500 block of West Wildwood Lane in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.Upon arrival, officers learned that a physical disturbance broke out between a suspect idenfified as 21-year-old Roberto Rodriguez&nbsp; and a 20-year-old male over a property dispute. Rodriguez left and returned with a firearm and shot at the 20-year-old. The 20-year-old was not struck or injured and&nbsp; then retrieved a gun and returned fire. Rodriguez ran from the apartment.Police located Rodriguez in a nearby apartment building and arrested him. He had a gunshot wound to his foot. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released.&nbsp;Rodriguez is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to Wheeler.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Kan. shooting suspect taken from hospital to jail

WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to the White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border and is also suspected of sending similar poisoned envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas, officials said Monday.

The letter had been intercepted earlier this week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Her name was not immediately released, but the woman was expected to appear in federal court in Buffalo on Tuesday.

The letter addressed to the White House appeared to have originated in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have said. It was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump and a preliminary investigation indicated it tested positive for ricin, according to the officials.

Envelopes containing ricin were also mailed to law enforcement agencies in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, according to another law enforcement official. The official did not say which agencies were sent the envelopes but said they are believed to have been mailed by the same person who sent one to the White House.

The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

One of the envelopes was sent to the police in Mission, Texas, said Investigator Art Flores, a spokesman for the border community’s police department. He said no one was hurt and that the envelope was in law enforcement’s custody. He declined to comment further.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec confirmed Monday there is a police investigation taking place on a street in St-Hubert, Quebec, related to the contaminated letter sent to the White House.

The home is connected to the woman who was arrested at the border and although authorities have yet to determine whether she actually lived in the house, “there is a clear link between her and this residence,” Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Charles Poirier said.

There have been several prior instances in which U.S. officials have been targeted with ricin sent through the mail.

A Navy veteran was arrested in 2018 and confessed to sending envelopes to Trump and members of his administration that contained the substance from which ricin is derived. The letters were intercepted, and no one was hurt.

In 2014, a Mississippi man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after sending letters dusted with ricin to President Barack Obama and other officials.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.

The letter had been intercepted earlier this week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges, the officials said. Her name was not immediately released.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.

The letter was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump, the official said. A preliminary investigation indicated it tested positive for ricin, a poison found naturally in castor beans, the official said.

The official was not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Federal investigators were working to determine where the enveloped originated and who mailed it. The FBI, the Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were leading the investigation.

In a statement, the FBI said agents were working to investigate “a suspicious letter received at a U.S. government mail facility” and that there is “no known threat to public safety.”

A Navy veteran was arrested in 2018 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/07af3b2712054edfbf0290d6db3e6313/Utah-vet-confessed-to-sending-ricin-envelopes,-officials-say">confessed to sending envelopes</a>&nbsp;to Trump and members of his administration that contained the substance from which ricin is derived.

Authorities said the man, William Clyde Allen III, sent the envelopes with ground castor beans to the president, FBI Director Christopher Wray, along with then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel, Adm. John Richardson, who at the time was the Navy’s top officer, and then-Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson. The letters were intercepted, and no one was hurt.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600717467163.png" alt="RCMP officers in St. Hubert, Canada, prepare to enter an apartment complex in connection with the mailing of ricin to President Trump -photo courtesy Royal Canadian Mounted Police" />
 <figcaption>RCMP officers in St. Hubert, Canada, prepare to enter an apartment complex in connection with the mailing of ricin to President Trump -photo courtesy Royal Canadian Mounted Police</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to the White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border and is also suspected of sending similar poisoned envelopes to law enforcement agencies in Texas, officials said Monday.The letter had been intercepted earlier this week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600717415635.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Royal Canadian Mounted Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Royal Canadian Mounted Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Her name was not immediately released, but the woman was expected to appear in federal court in Buffalo on Tuesday.The letter addressed to the White House appeared to have originated in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have said. It was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump and a preliminary investigation indicated it tested positive for ricin, according to the officials.Envelopes containing ricin were also mailed to law enforcement agencies in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, according to another law enforcement official. The official did not say which agencies were sent the envelopes but said they are believed to have been mailed by the same person who sent one to the White House.The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.One of the envelopes was sent to the police in Mission, Texas, said Investigator Art Flores, a spokesman for the border community’s police department. He said no one was hurt and that the envelope was in law enforcement’s custody. He declined to comment further.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec confirmed Monday there is a police investigation taking place on a street in St-Hubert, Quebec, related to the contaminated letter sent to the White House.The home is connected to the woman who was arrested at the border and although authorities have yet to determine whether she actually lived in the house, “there is a clear link between her and this residence,” Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Charles Poirier said.There have been several prior instances in which U.S. officials have been targeted with ricin sent through the mail.A Navy veteran was arrested in 2018 and confessed to sending envelopes to Trump and members of his administration that contained the substance from which ricin is derived. The letters were intercepted, and no one was hurt.In 2014, a Mississippi man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after sending letters dusted with ricin to President Barack Obama and other officials.--------------WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.The letter had been intercepted earlier this week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges, the officials said. Her name was not immediately released.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600542646061.png" alt="President Trump speaking to reporters late Friday about the passing of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.c-span.org/person/?ruthginsburg">Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a>. -image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>President Trump speaking to reporters late Friday about the passing of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.c-span.org/person/?ruthginsburg">Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a>. -image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>The letter addressed to the White House appeared to have originated in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have said. It was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump and a preliminary investigation indicated it tested positive for ricin, according to the officials.The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.There have been several prior instances in which U.S. officials have been targeted with ricin sent through the mail.A Navy veteran was arrested in 2018 and confessed to sending envelopes to Trump and members of his administration that contained the substance from which ricin is derived. The letters were intercepted, and no one was hurt.In 2014, a Mississippi man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after sending letters dusted with ricin to President Barack Obama and other officials.-------WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.The letter was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump, the official said. A preliminary investigation indicated it tested positive for ricin, a poison found naturally in castor beans, the official said.The official was not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.Federal investigators were working to determine where the enveloped originated and who mailed it. The FBI, the Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were leading the investigation.In a statement, the FBI said agents were working to investigate “a suspicious letter received at a U.S. government mail facility” and that there is “no known threat to public safety.”A Navy veteran was arrested in 2018 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/07af3b2712054edfbf0290d6db3e6313/Utah-vet-confessed-to-sending-ricin-envelopes,-officials-say">confessed to sending envelopes</a>&nbsp;to Trump and members of his administration that contained the substance from which ricin is derived.Authorities said the man, William Clyde Allen III, sent the envelopes with ground castor beans to the president, FBI Director Christopher Wray, along with then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel, Adm. John Richardson, who at the time was the Navy’s top officer, and then-Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson. The letters were intercepted, and no one was hurt.In 2014, a Mississippi man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after sending letters dusted with ricin to President Barack Obama and other officials.

Update: Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested

HERINGTON —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of alleged vehicle thefts, have one suspect in custody and are asking the public for help with the investigation.

On Friday, Herington Police Department personnel executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Grant Street in Alta Vista in Wabaunsee County, according to a social media report from police.

The warrant was executed as a result of a cooperative investigative effort between the Herington Police Department, Junction City Police Department, and the Kansas Highway Patrol, according to information posted on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Herington-Police-Department-110509910475460/">Herington Police Department</a>&nbsp;Facebook page. The Junction City Police Department and Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the execution of the search warrant.

During the investigation, law enforcement discovered that deceptive methods were used to steal multiple vehicles from the Junction City and Herington areas, as well as in Nebraska and Iowa.

Thus far, the total loss amount is believed to be in excess of $100,000, the department reported.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers took Matthew Teague, 36, of Alta Vista, into custody on an Arrest and Detain Order issued by the Kansas Department of Corrections and on multiple requested felony charges related to the theft of motor vehicles and other property.

Law enforcement personnel are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying other businesses that may be victims of the same type of crimes and are also searching for any person who may have assisted Teague.

Additionally, they also are attempting to identify and locate a black male who identified himself as "Andre Murphy."

"If you or someone you know has sold or purchased a motor vehicle or other property or equipment from Matthew Teague or a person presenting himself as Andre Murphy, please contact Detective Jonathan Thompson with the Herington Police Department at 785-258-2227 or Detective Al Babcock with the Junction City Police Department at 785-762-5912 immediately.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600708737402.jpeg" alt="The Herington Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the man on the right who has identified himself as "Andre Murphy."&nbsp;Photo <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Herington-Police-Department-110509910475460/">Herington Police&nbsp;</a>" />
 <figcaption>The Herington Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the man on the right who has identified himself as "Andre Murphy."&nbsp;Photo <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Herington-Police-Department-110509910475460/">Herington Police&nbsp;</a></figcaption>
 </figure>HERINGTON —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of alleged vehicle thefts, have one suspect in custody and are asking the public for help with the investigation.On Friday, Herington Police Department personnel executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Grant Street in Alta Vista in Wabaunsee County, according to a social media report from police.The warrant was executed as a result of a cooperative investigative effort between the Herington Police Department, Junction City Police Department, and the Kansas Highway Patrol, according to information posted on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Herington-Police-Department-110509910475460/">Herington Police Department</a>&nbsp;Facebook page. The Junction City Police Department and Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the execution of the search warrant.During the investigation, law enforcement discovered that deceptive methods were used to steal multiple vehicles from the Junction City and Herington areas, as well as in Nebraska and Iowa.Thus far, the total loss amount is believed to be in excess of $100,000, the department reported.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600709209455.jpeg" alt="Teague photo Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Teague photo Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>During the execution of the search warrant, officers took Matthew Teague, 36, of Alta Vista, into custody on an Arrest and Detain Order issued by the Kansas Department of Corrections and on multiple requested felony charges related to the theft of motor vehicles and other property.Law enforcement personnel are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying other businesses that may be victims of the same type of crimes and are also searching for any person who may have assisted Teague.Additionally, they also are attempting to identify and locate a black male who identified himself as "Andre Murphy.""If you or someone you know has sold or purchased a motor vehicle or other property or equipment from Matthew Teague or a person presenting himself as Andre Murphy, please contact Detective Jonathan Thompson with the Herington Police Department at 785-258-2227 or Detective Al Babcock with the Junction City Police Department at 785-762-5912 immediately.

Police investigate series of vehicle thefts in Kan., 2 other states

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and searching for suspects.

Just before 9:30 a.m. Friday, sheriff's department personnel were sent to Memorial Hospital in Abilene for the report of a possible shooting victim in the emergency room, according to Sheriff Gareth Hoffman.

According to Hoffman, sheriff's department personnel learned that Michael Kohman, 40, of Solomon, had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of his right leg. Kohman was transported by personal vehicle to Memorial Hospital in Abilene and then to Salina Regional Health Center by ambulance,&nbsp; according to Hoffman.

Investigators determined that the shooting took place at Kohman's residence in the 200 block of 1700 Avenue, south of Abilene.

According to Hoffman, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department secured the Kohman residence and conducted a search warrant on the property.

The search for persons involved in the shooting spilled over into eastern Saline County, where a suspect vehicle (pickup) rolled and was abandoned near the intersection of East Crawford Street and South Amos Road, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Despite multiple reports that two suspects were arrested, Hoffman said, "The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department along with the Salina Police and Saline County Sheriff's Department are actively looking for several individuals that are believed to have information on the shooting."

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Dickinson County toll free at 1-888-5DK-Tips (1-888-535-8477). If your tip helps lead to the arrest of a suspect, you may receive a reward up to $1,000. All tips are confidential and anonymous.

You can also submit a tip using the free P3 Tips mobile app or via the web at&nbsp;<a href="http://p3tips.com/">p3tips.com</a>.

DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and searching for suspects.Just before 9:30 a.m. Friday, sheriff's department personnel were sent to Memorial Hospital in Abilene for the report of a possible shooting victim in the emergency room, according to Sheriff Gareth Hoffman.According to Hoffman, sheriff's department personnel learned that Michael Kohman, 40, of Solomon, had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of his right leg. Kohman was transported by personal vehicle to Memorial Hospital in Abilene and then to Salina Regional Health Center by ambulance,&nbsp; according to Hoffman.Investigators determined that the shooting took place at Kohman's residence in the 200 block of 1700 Avenue, south of Abilene.According to Hoffman, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department secured the Kohman residence and conducted a search warrant on the property.The search for persons involved in the shooting spilled over into eastern Saline County, where a suspect vehicle (pickup) rolled and was abandoned near the intersection of East Crawford Street and South Amos Road, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.Despite multiple reports that two suspects were arrested, Hoffman said, "The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department along with the Salina Police and Saline County Sheriff's Department are actively looking for several individuals that are believed to have information on the shooting."Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Dickinson County toll free at 1-888-5DK-Tips (1-888-535-8477). If your tip helps lead to the arrest of a suspect, you may receive a reward up to $1,000. All tips are confidential and anonymous.You can also submit a tip using the free P3 Tips mobile app or via the web at&nbsp;<a href="http://p3tips.com/">p3tips.com</a>.

Sheriff: Search continues for suspects in rural Kan. shooting

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; two suspects on drug charges after the search of a home.

Just after 8:30a.m.Thursday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, served a narcotic search warrant at a residence in the 3600 block of SW Kirklawn Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies and officers located over a pound of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. The methamphetamine is valued at over $16,000.

They arrested Stephen L. Lester, 63, and Billy L. Markus,53, both of Topeka. They were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Lester is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Markus is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600429103663.png" alt="Lester photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Lester photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; two suspects on drug charges after the search of a home.Just after 8:30a.m.Thursday, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Task Force, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, served a narcotic search warrant at a residence in the 3600 block of SW Kirklawn Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Deputies and officers located over a pound of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. The methamphetamine is valued at over $16,000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600429134876.png" alt="Markus-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Markus-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>They arrested Stephen L. Lester, 63, and Billy L. Markus,53, both of Topeka. They were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Lester is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Markus is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Christian.

Kan. deputies find over a pound of meth worth $16K

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a crime spree and have made an arrest.

Starting on Aug. 8, Arkansas City police noticed an uptick in crime in the northwest part of the city, according to a media release.

The initial crime reported involved burglary of a motor vehicle, which led to the further investigation of criminal use of a financial card.

Later in August, officers took a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1700 block of North Eighth Street. This vehicle was recovered later in Wichita and police learned a suspect identified as 26-year-0ld Cameron Wayne King allegedly was in possession of it.

Investigators later learned King was suspected in connection with numerous property crimes in both Cowley and Sedgwick counties. He eventually was arrested by the sheriff’s office, allegedly in possession of another stolen vehicle.

After conducting a full investigation, Arkansas City police spoke with King in custody and connected him to numerous crimes in Arkansas City. Additional local charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and theft of a motor vehicle were added to his Cowley County booking.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600428766121.png" alt="King-photo Cowley Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>King-photo Cowley Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a crime spree and have made an arrest.Starting on Aug. 8, Arkansas City police noticed an uptick in crime in the northwest part of the city, according to a media release.The initial crime reported involved burglary of a motor vehicle, which led to the further investigation of criminal use of a financial card.Later in August, officers took a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1700 block of North Eighth Street. This vehicle was recovered later in Wichita and police learned a suspect identified as 26-year-0ld Cameron Wayne King allegedly was in possession of it.Investigators later learned King was suspected in connection with numerous property crimes in both Cowley and Sedgwick counties. He eventually was arrested by the sheriff’s office, allegedly in possession of another stolen vehicle.After conducting a full investigation, Arkansas City police spoke with King in custody and connected him to numerous crimes in Arkansas City. Additional local charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and theft of a motor vehicle were added to his Cowley County booking.He remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.

Man jailed for role in alleged Kansas crime spree

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on&nbsp;multiple traffic charges following a vehicle pursuit early Friday.

Just after 2:15 a.m., a deputy sheriff attempted to stop a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass near NE Seward Avenue and NE Rice Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The vehicle refused to stop, turned off its lights and initiated a pursuit through northeast parts of the city of Topeka.

 The deputy terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns. The vehicle was found in the back yard of a residence in the 1200 block of NE Kellam Avenue. 

After a brief investigation, the deputy located the driver inside that residence and arrested&nbsp; Bryan A. Bostick, 27, of Topeka.

He faces charges of flee and elude, tag not assigned, no vehicle insurance, driving with a revoked license, and multiple other traffic related charges, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600460003244.png" alt="Bostick-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bostick-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on&nbsp;multiple traffic charges following a vehicle pursuit early Friday.Just after 2:15 a.m., a deputy sheriff attempted to stop a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass near NE Seward Avenue and NE Rice Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The vehicle refused to stop, turned off its lights and initiated a pursuit through northeast parts of the city of Topeka. The deputy terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns. The vehicle was found in the back yard of a residence in the 1200 block of NE Kellam Avenue. After a brief investigation, the deputy located the driver inside that residence and arrested&nbsp; Bryan A. Bostick, 27, of Topeka.He faces charges of flee and elude, tag not assigned, no vehicle insurance, driving with a revoked license, and multiple other traffic related charges, according to Christian.

Kan. deputy finds pursuit vehicle in backyard of home

PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.

Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.

Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.

After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge.

 Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.

The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.

Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573769468888.png" alt="Michael Stacey-photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Michael Stacey-photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge. Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

Kan. man must register as sex offender as part of plea deal

SALINE COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after allegedly threatening a police officer with a knife.

Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to the 600 block of East Ash Street in Salina for the report of a verbal domestic dispute in progress, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Officers made contact with Wesley Spragg, 39, of Salina, who requested to be taken to jail.

 Spragg then ran from the officers and refused to stop when ordered to do so, according to Forrester. Spragg eventually stopped, turned around, and yelled at the officers, according to Forrester.

&nbsp;Spragg then allegedly picked up an approximate eight-inch fixed-blade knife from the ground, pointed it at one of the officers, and quickly moved toward the officer. The officer backed up to create distance and Spragg put the knife into a sheath he had hanging from around his neck.

Police arrested him on requested charges of Aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and Criminal threat.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600441531432.jpeg" alt="Wesley Spragg has previous convictions for aggravated battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property for DUI and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Wesley Spragg has previous convictions for aggravated battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property for DUI and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after allegedly threatening a police officer with a knife.Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, police responded to the 600 block of East Ash Street in Salina for the report of a verbal domestic dispute in progress, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Officers made contact with Wesley Spragg, 39, of Salina, who requested to be taken to jail. Spragg then ran from the officers and refused to stop when ordered to do so, according to Forrester. Spragg eventually stopped, turned around, and yelled at the officers, according to Forrester.&nbsp;Spragg then allegedly picked up an approximate eight-inch fixed-blade knife from the ground, pointed it at one of the officers, and quickly moved toward the officer. The officer backed up to create distance and Spragg put the knife into a sheath he had hanging from around his neck.Police arrested him on requested charges of Aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and Criminal threat.

Kan. felon jailed after allegedly threatening officer with knife

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition.

Just after 4:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 2200 block of SW Indian Trail in reference to a shooting, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

 On arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.&nbsp;

Police did not release the victim's name and have not reported an arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600428034359.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting Thursday afternoon -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting Thursday afternoon -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition.Just after 4:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 2200 block of SW Indian Trail in reference to a shooting, according to Lt. Ron Ekis. On arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.&nbsp;Police did not release the victim's name and have not reported an arrest.

Police: Man critically injured in shooting at Kansas home

TOPEKA, KS – The Independent Police Auditor has concluded his investigation into the use of force incident regarding Tamiko Mitchell and the Topeka Police Department.

After a thorough review of officer statements, witness statements, and seven body worn camera videos, the Independent Police Auditor has concluded that the use of force was within policy, according to a media release from the city of Topeka.&nbsp;

According to the report, just after 10p.m., August 23, a Topeka Police Department Sergeant stopped a white Scion for running a red light at 10th and Gage in Topeka, according to the IPA report. Footage from the police body worn camera shows the Scion facing north on Gage in the left turn lane to turn west. 

It is observed in the video that the light for all northbound traffic was red. The Scion makes the left turn while the traffic light was red.

Sergeant made contact with the driver and only occupant of the Scion . Initial contact was made via the passenger side door. Sergeant opened the door and advised the driver why she was being stopped. 

The Sergeant then asked the driver for a driver’s license. The driver indicated she did not have one.&nbsp; The Sergeant inquired as to driver’s name and if the vehicle was registered in her name. 

The driver acknowledged that it was registered in her name. With that information, the Sergeant closed the door and&nbsp; returned to his patrol unit. The Sergeant ran the driver’s name and began working on the citation. 

The Sergeant then learned that the driver had two active warrants through Topeka Municipal Court. The Sergeant contacted an officer in the area to respond as back up.

The Sergeant briefed the Officer on the situation and forthcoming arrest related to active warrants.

The Sergeant and Officer approached the vehicle. The Sergeant opened the driver’s side door and initiated a conversation with the driver, asking her to shut the vehicle off and requesting her to exit the vehicle. 

The driver acknowledged that she had city warrants and was going to jail. The sergeant asked driver to exit the vehicle multiple times. There was also conversation relating to the keys of the vehicle and about the Sergeant contacting the driver’s daughter to pick up the vehicle.

The driver removed her seat belt and began exiting the vehicle when the Sergeant grabbed the driver’s left wrist/forearm area.&nbsp; The driver seemed to take offense to this and quickly objected to the Sergeant’s grasping her left arm. The driver brought her arms in front of her, with her fists clenched up to chest area facing the Sergeant. During this time, the Sergeant and driver are having a verbal back and forth, the driver stating that the Sergeant did not give her a chance to comply and&nbsp; the Sergeant ordering the driver to turn around and put her hands behind her back.

The Sergeant summons the assistance of the Officer, asking the officer to grab the driver’s left arm. The verbal back and forth between the driver and Sergeant continues throughout the entirety of this apprehension process. As they continue attempting to arrest the the driver, the driver continues to avoid handcuffing and exclaiming that the Sergeant did not give her an opportunity to comply. The trio moves from being next to the driver’s side door to the rear of driver’s vehicle. 

Here, officers continue trying to gain control and compliance from the driver.

The officer was able to get the driver’s left hand in cuffs; however, the driver slipped out of the officers’ control leading to her left arm being loose with the handcuff attached to her left wrist. The Sergeant informed the officer to hold off. The Sergeant then placed his arms through the driver’s armpits and up to the back of the driver’s head where both of Sergeant’s hands were behind the driver’s head, effectively locking the driver’s arms in an upward position. At this point, the parties are facing toward the west. 

The Sergeant turned the driver in a counter clockwise direction until they were facing east, they moved to their left (north) until they reached the edge of the sidewalk where the sergeant then spun the driver around and down onto the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street. The driver went down (face down) with the Sergeant’s upper torso going down on top of the driver’s torso area.

While on the ground, the Sergeant and Officer were still trying to cuff the driver, with the driver continuing to indicate the Sergeant did not give her the opportunity to comply. The officers were finally able to handcuff the driver, stand her up and place her in a patrol vehicle. AMR was summonsed for an injury to the driver’s right eye. Ultimately, the driver was transported to the hospital by a 3rd officer (hereinafter Officer

2) that was summoned by the watch commander (hereinafter Lieutenant), who also responded to the scene and did the administrative use of force interview with the driver.

The body worn camera video will be released to the public pending criminal proceedings, according to the city of Topeka.

Driver’s description of the encounter:

Driver states that she was going to pick her daughter up because she did not have a ride. Driver
was near 10th and Gage, there was a car in front of her waiting to turn left and she was stuck behind that
car in the middle of the intersection. The police was right behind her and she was in the middle of the
intersection. The officer (Sergeant) turned on his lights as soon as she made her turn. He asked where
she was headed, and Driver explained that she was going to pick up her daughter a block and a half
away from where they were. Officer told her she ran a red light and she explained that she was in the
middle of the intersection. He then advised her that the other vehicle ran the light as well. He asked for
ID and Driver explained that she didn’t bring it with her. He then asked her for her name and she gave it
to him. She then waited in the car while he went back to his vehicle. He then returned and opened her
driver’s side door and asked her to turn off the vehicle twice. Driver complied and turned vehicle off.
Driver knew that her driver’s license was suspended so she asked the officer if her daughter could pick
up the car. Driver and the officer had a conversation about possibly calling her daughter to pick up car.
The officer asked Driver to exit the vehicle twice; she advised him that she did not have a problem
getting out. She began to get out of the vehicle. She indicates that she was getting out slowly due to
medical reasons. As soon as she exited the vehicle, the officer twisted her arm. Driver advised the officer
that she would turn around, that it wasn’t necessary for him to grab her that she would do it. Officer
stated that she should have done it and that she replied that he had not given her a chance to comply.
Driver was then placed in a “full nelson” where she couldn’t move. Officer then swung the Driver around
and slammed her to the ground with the officer landing on top of her. Driver described herself as being
mad and the officer not caring. Driver told officer to go to hell. Driver was then taken to the patrol car
and knew she could not see out of her right eye. Driver indicates she said, “you fucked my eye up”, and
that the officer replied, “yeah”. Driver stated that the entire right side of her body was in pain, that she
had been diagnosed with a mass on her kidney and that her arm was slipping out of place and that’s
why she wanted to turn around herself and was then dislocated during this incident. Driver then saw the
ambulance and that both the male and female medics spoke to her. The male medic indicated that she
needed to go to the hospital. That the officer then opened the door and watched the Driver the entire
time while she was being diagnosed. That the EMT would look at her then look at the officer. When
Driver began explaining to the EMT what had happened that the officer screamed that she (Driver)
didn’t have to tell them (EMT’s) her story. That Driver then told the officer that he knew that what you
did was wrong. That officer stated, “she looks fine to me” and slammed the door. Driver wanted to go to
the hospital, even if she went to jail later. Driver does not understand why she was not allowed to go in
the ambulance. Driver yelled that she wanted a supervisor and the officer told her that one was coming.
Driver explained to the supervisor (Lieutenant) that she was not against the police and felt that if you
“do the crime then you do the time”. She stated that the officer did not have to do that to her, that she
was hurt and wanted to turn around herself but the officer didn’t give her the chance. The supervisor
got her out of the patrol vehicle, introduced her to another officer (Officer 2), her handcuffs were
loosened and she was taken to the hospital. At the hospital, she was wheel chaired in and was there for
2-3 hours. That she was diagnosed with a fractured nose and bleeding behind her right eye. That a
specialist was called and the doctor arranged for Driver to be seen at KU Med in Kansas City. The officer
then gave her the ticket from the arresting officer and placed it in her pocket. The officer removed the
handcuffs and told Driver she was free to go. Driver was wheeled out to her family and was told to go to
KU due to the bleeding behind her eye. Driver went to KU and was treated, she was told that the
bleeding was caused by the fractured nose and that so long as the nostrils are open that she would not&nbsp; require surgery and she should get her eye sight back. Driver reiterated that there was no reason for the
officer to think that she was not going to cooperate, that the officer hurt her permanently and should
have let her get help. That she heard the officer talk to someone over the radio and said that she just
had a “little goose egg”. That the officer told EMTs that she did not have life threatening injuries and
they just drove away. That the officer didn’t care that she was just sitting there bleeding. That she was
in pain and was not trying to fight, that all she had on was a sundress and flip-flops, that it was not
necessary.


**Driver gave her statement in IPA’s office with her attorneys being present**


Two witnesses, (hereinafter W1 and W2) who were parked directly across the street, gave their
account of events. Following is a summary of their statements to Lieutenant Jones. The IPA has
reviewed the audio recording of these interviews:


W1 – They were on their way home from Dillon’s when they observed the traffic stop and
parked in the parking lot facing north to observe. W1 saw Sergeant exit his patrol vehicle and approach
the white vehicle along with Officer. W1 observed Sergeant having a discussion with the Driver. W1
described Driver as “staggering” out of the vehicle and pulling away from officers. W1 saw Driver
continue to pull away as she had one hand in handcuffs. W1 saw officers pushing Driver into the back of
her car trying to handcuff her. Then she observed Sergeant take down Driver and screaming by Driver.
W1 describes the sequence of additional arrivals as; TFD, AMR, Watch Commander (Lieutenant),
another patrol officer (Officer 2) and tow truck. W1 does not believe that any police actions were
racially motivated, she thought Driver was drunk. W1 described Driver as “yelling and belligerent”.


W2 – Officers approached the vehicle, noticed Driver pulling back when officers were trying to
arrest her. They walked to the back of Driver’s vehicle. W2 observed that the officers were struggling to
handcuff Driver as she turned facing the officers. When trying to arrest Driver by the car didn’t work,
they moved to the rear of the car. W-2 described the interaction at the back of the car as being able to
see the car moving because they were pushing her violently against the car and she was pushing
violently back. He heard Officer state “stop resisting”, then saw Sergeant do a controlled take down. W2
describes hearing a “cracking noise” which he believes may have been Driver’s face hitting the ground.
He believes Driver was taken down in the grassy area. After this, he heard Sergeant tell Driver to “stop
resisting.” W2 observed that officers were finally able to handcuff Driver, and Driver was still yelling at
officers. W2 also heard a thumping noise from inside the patrol car where Driver was placed. He
indicates, “I don’t know if she was hitting her head or something.” He indicates that Driver did not
appear intoxicated, just someone who didn’t want to go to jail. W2 described the encounter as a
“textbook arrest,” and that officers gave her every opportunity to stop resisting. W2 does not belief that
Driver was treated differently because of race or that any actions were racially motivated.


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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600376978424.png" alt="Tamiko Mitchell photo <a href="https://www.wibw.com/2020/09/03/tamiko-mitchell-speaks-on-what-happened-with-topeka-police-officer-causing-injuries/">courtesy WIBW TV</a>" />
 <figcaption>Tamiko Mitchell photo <a href="https://www.wibw.com/2020/09/03/tamiko-mitchell-speaks-on-what-happened-with-topeka-police-officer-causing-injuries/">courtesy WIBW TV</a></figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, KS – The Independent Police Auditor has concluded his investigation into the use of force incident regarding Tamiko Mitchell and the Topeka Police Department. After a thorough review of officer statements, witness statements, and seven body worn camera videos, the Independent Police Auditor has concluded that the use of force was within policy, according to a media release from the city of Topeka.&nbsp;According to the report, just after 10p.m., August 23, a Topeka Police Department Sergeant stopped a white Scion for running a red light at 10th and Gage in Topeka, according to the IPA report. Footage from the police body worn camera shows the Scion facing north on Gage in the left turn lane to turn west. It is observed in the video that the light for all northbound traffic was red. The Scion makes the left turn while the traffic light was red.Sergeant made contact with the driver and only occupant of the Scion . Initial contact was made via the passenger side door. Sergeant opened the door and advised the driver why she was being stopped. The Sergeant then asked the driver for a driver’s license. The driver indicated she did not have one.&nbsp; The Sergeant inquired as to driver’s name and if the vehicle was registered in her name. The driver acknowledged that it was registered in her name. With that information, the Sergeant closed the door and&nbsp; returned to his patrol unit. The Sergeant ran the driver’s name and began working on the citation. The Sergeant then learned that the driver had two active warrants through Topeka Municipal Court. The Sergeant contacted an officer in the area to respond as back up.The Sergeant briefed the Officer on the situation and forthcoming arrest related to active warrants.The Sergeant and Officer approached the vehicle. The Sergeant opened the driver’s side door and initiated a conversation with the driver, asking her to shut the vehicle off and requesting her to exit the vehicle. The driver acknowledged that she had city warrants and was going to jail. The sergeant asked driver to exit the vehicle multiple times. There was also conversation relating to the keys of the vehicle and about the Sergeant contacting the driver’s daughter to pick up the vehicle.The driver removed her seat belt and began exiting the vehicle when the Sergeant grabbed the driver’s left wrist/forearm area.&nbsp; The driver seemed to take offense to this and quickly objected to the Sergeant’s grasping her left arm. The driver brought her arms in front of her, with her fists clenched up to chest area facing the Sergeant. During this time, the Sergeant and driver are having a verbal back and forth, the driver stating that the Sergeant did not give her a chance to comply and&nbsp; the Sergeant ordering the driver to turn around and put her hands behind her back.The Sergeant summons the assistance of the Officer, asking the officer to grab the driver’s left arm. The verbal back and forth between the driver and Sergeant continues throughout the entirety of this apprehension process. As they continue attempting to arrest the the driver, the driver continues to avoid handcuffing and exclaiming that the Sergeant did not give her an opportunity to comply. The trio moves from being next to the driver’s side door to the rear of driver’s vehicle. Here, officers continue trying to gain control and compliance from the driver.The officer was able to get the driver’s left hand in cuffs; however, the driver slipped out of the officers’ control leading to her left arm being loose with the handcuff attached to her left wrist. The Sergeant informed the officer to hold off. The Sergeant then placed his arms through the driver’s armpits and up to the back of the driver’s head where both of Sergeant’s hands were behind the driver’s head, effectively locking the driver’s arms in an upward position. At this point, the parties are facing toward the west. The Sergeant turned the driver in a counter clockwise direction until they were facing east, they moved to their left (north) until they reached the edge of the sidewalk where the sergeant then spun the driver around and down onto the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street. The driver went down (face down) with the Sergeant’s upper torso going down on top of the driver’s torso area.While on the ground, the Sergeant and Officer were still trying to cuff the driver, with the driver continuing to indicate the Sergeant did not give her the opportunity to comply. The officers were finally able to handcuff the driver, stand her up and place her in a patrol vehicle. AMR was summonsed for an injury to the driver’s right eye. Ultimately, the driver was transported to the hospital by a 3rd officer (hereinafter Officer2) that was summoned by the watch commander (hereinafter Lieutenant), who also responded to the scene and did the administrative use of force interview with the driver.The body worn camera video will be released to the public pending criminal proceedings, according to the city of Topeka.Driver’s description of the encounter:
Driver states that she was going to pick her daughter up because she did not have a ride. Driver
was near 10th and Gage, there was a car in front of her waiting to turn left and she was stuck behind that
car in the middle of the intersection. The police was right behind her and she was in the middle of the
intersection. The officer (Sergeant) turned on his lights as soon as she made her turn. He asked where
she was headed, and Driver explained that she was going to pick up her daughter a block and a half
away from where they were. Officer told her she ran a red light and she explained that she was in the
middle of the intersection. He then advised her that the other vehicle ran the light as well. He asked for
ID and Driver explained that she didn’t bring it with her. He then asked her for her name and she gave it
to him. She then waited in the car while he went back to his vehicle. He then returned and opened her
driver’s side door and asked her to turn off the vehicle twice. Driver complied and turned vehicle off.
Driver knew that her driver’s license was suspended so she asked the officer if her daughter could pick
up the car. Driver and the officer had a conversation about possibly calling her daughter to pick up car.
The officer asked Driver to exit the vehicle twice; she advised him that she did not have a problem
getting out. She began to get out of the vehicle. She indicates that she was getting out slowly due to
medical reasons. As soon as she exited the vehicle, the officer twisted her arm. Driver advised the officer
that she would turn around, that it wasn’t necessary for him to grab her that she would do it. Officer
stated that she should have done it and that she replied that he had not given her a chance to comply.
Driver was then placed in a “full nelson” where she couldn’t move. Officer then swung the Driver around
and slammed her to the ground with the officer landing on top of her. Driver described herself as being
mad and the officer not caring. Driver told officer to go to hell. Driver was then taken to the patrol car
and knew she could not see out of her right eye. Driver indicates she said, “you fucked my eye up”, and
that the officer replied, “yeah”. Driver stated that the entire right side of her body was in pain, that she
had been diagnosed with a mass on her kidney and that her arm was slipping out of place and that’s
why she wanted to turn around herself and was then dislocated during this incident. Driver then saw the
ambulance and that both the male and female medics spoke to her. The male medic indicated that she
needed to go to the hospital. That the officer then opened the door and watched the Driver the entire
time while she was being diagnosed. That the EMT would look at her then look at the officer. When
Driver began explaining to the EMT what had happened that the officer screamed that she (Driver)
didn’t have to tell them (EMT’s) her story. That Driver then told the officer that he knew that what you
did was wrong. That officer stated, “she looks fine to me” and slammed the door. Driver wanted to go to
the hospital, even if she went to jail later. Driver does not understand why she was not allowed to go in
the ambulance. Driver yelled that she wanted a supervisor and the officer told her that one was coming.
Driver explained to the supervisor (Lieutenant) that she was not against the police and felt that if you
“do the crime then you do the time”. She stated that the officer did not have to do that to her, that she
was hurt and wanted to turn around herself but the officer didn’t give her the chance. The supervisor
got her out of the patrol vehicle, introduced her to another officer (Officer 2), her handcuffs were
loosened and she was taken to the hospital. At the hospital, she was wheel chaired in and was there for
2-3 hours. That she was diagnosed with a fractured nose and bleeding behind her right eye. That a
specialist was called and the doctor arranged for Driver to be seen at KU Med in Kansas City. The officer
then gave her the ticket from the arresting officer and placed it in her pocket. The officer removed the
handcuffs and told Driver she was free to go. Driver was wheeled out to her family and was told to go to
KU due to the bleeding behind her eye. Driver went to KU and was treated, she was told that the
bleeding was caused by the fractured nose and that so long as the nostrils are open that she would not&nbsp; require surgery and she should get her eye sight back. Driver reiterated that there was no reason for the
officer to think that she was not going to cooperate, that the officer hurt her permanently and should
have let her get help. That she heard the officer talk to someone over the radio and said that she just
had a “little goose egg”. That the officer told EMTs that she did not have life threatening injuries and
they just drove away. That the officer didn’t care that she was just sitting there bleeding. That she was
in pain and was not trying to fight, that all she had on was a sundress and flip-flops, that it was not
necessary.
**Driver gave her statement in IPA’s office with her attorneys being present**
Summary of Witness Statements:
Two witnesses, (hereinafter W1 and W2) who were parked directly across the street, gave their
account of events. Following is a summary of their statements to Lieutenant Jones. The IPA has
reviewed the audio recording of these interviews:
W1 – They were on their way home from Dillon’s when they observed the traffic stop and
parked in the parking lot facing north to observe. W1 saw Sergeant exit his patrol vehicle and approach
the white vehicle along with Officer. W1 observed Sergeant having a discussion with the Driver. W1
described Driver as “staggering” out of the vehicle and pulling away from officers. W1 saw Driver
continue to pull away as she had one hand in handcuffs. W1 saw officers pushing Driver into the back of
her car trying to handcuff her. Then she observed Sergeant take down Driver and screaming by Driver.
W1 describes the sequence of additional arrivals as; TFD, AMR, Watch Commander (Lieutenant),
another patrol officer (Officer 2) and tow truck. W1 does not believe that any police actions were
racially motivated, she thought Driver was drunk. W1 described Driver as “yelling and belligerent”.
W2 – Officers approached the vehicle, noticed Driver pulling back when officers were trying to
arrest her. They walked to the back of Driver’s vehicle. W2 observed that the officers were struggling to
handcuff Driver as she turned facing the officers. When trying to arrest Driver by the car didn’t work,
they moved to the rear of the car. W-2 described the interaction at the back of the car as being able to
see the car moving because they were pushing her violently against the car and she was pushing
violently back. He heard Officer state “stop resisting”, then saw Sergeant do a controlled take down. W2
describes hearing a “cracking noise” which he believes may have been Driver’s face hitting the ground.
He believes Driver was taken down in the grassy area. After this, he heard Sergeant tell Driver to “stop
resisting.” W2 observed that officers were finally able to handcuff Driver, and Driver was still yelling at
officers. W2 also heard a thumping noise from inside the patrol car where Driver was placed. He
indicates, “I don’t know if she was hitting her head or something.” He indicates that Driver did not
appear intoxicated, just someone who didn’t want to go to jail. W2 described the encounter as a
“textbook arrest,” and that officers gave her every opportunity to stop resisting. W2 does not belief that
Driver was treated differently because of race or that any actions were racially motivated.

Auditor: Use of force within policy in Kan. woman's arrest

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Tuesday shooting that left one man dead and two injured and arrested 21-year-old Terry Wallace.&nbsp;

Just before 9a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1100 block of North Ash in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers contacted a man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital where he died.&nbsp; Two other 18-year-old men involved in the incident also arrived at the hospital who had been shot. They remain hospitalized, according to police Captain Jason Stephens,

Investigators have learned that four individuals had a prearranged meeting set for the residence on North Ash. There was a disagreement during the meeting that led to shots being fired, according to Stephens.

Some of the individuals do have gang connections, according Stephens but police do no know the motive for the shooting.

Wallace is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20057690">online jail records.</a>

This is the third fatal shooting in Wichita in four days and the 38th criminal homicide in 2020, according to Stephens. There were 35 criminal homicides in 2019.

A 17-year-old and a 22-year-old died in separate shootings over the weekend in Wichita.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600257007493.png" alt="Terry Wallace photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Tuesday shooting that left one man dead and two injured and arrested 21-year-old Terry Wallace.&nbsp;Just before 9a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a shooting call in the 1100 block of North Ash in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers contacted a man who had been shot.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital where he died.&nbsp; Two other 18-year-old men involved in the incident also arrived at the hospital who had been shot. They remain hospitalized, according to police Captain Jason Stephens,<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600181821911.png" alt="Investigators on the scene of the shooting Tuesday morning -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Investigators on the scene of the shooting Tuesday morning -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators have learned that four individuals had a prearranged meeting set for the residence on North Ash. There was a disagreement during the meeting that led to shots being fired, according to Stephens.Some of the individuals do have gang connections, according Stephens but police do no know the motive for the shooting.Wallace is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20057690">online jail records.</a>This is the third fatal shooting in Wichita in four days and the 38th criminal homicide in 2020, according to Stephens. There were 35 criminal homicides in 2019.A 17-year-old and a 22-year-old died in separate shootings over the weekend in Wichita.

Suspect jailed in Wichita's 38th criminal homicide in 2020

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two cases of sexual assault and after a 7-hour standoff have a suspect in custody.

On August 29, Wichita police began a sexual assault and robbery investigation following an incident reported in the 6100 Block of East Boston, according to Captain Jason Stephens. 

Two victims reported an attempted robbery at gunpoint. The female victims reported the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Patrick Newborn of Wichita, had committed a sexual assault against her one to two weeks earlier, according to Stephens.

On Sept. 13, police investigated another sexual assault involving a different victim at a residence in the 700 Block of South Pershing in Wichita. Investigators determined the cases were likely connected and later confirmed that.

On Tuesday police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.

The officers retreated from the residence and called in the SWAT team. The SWAT team established a perimeter around the location and spent 7 hours communicating with Newborn.

Just after 1a.m. Wednesday, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.

Newborn is being held on requested charges that include rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, criminal threat, aggravated residential robbery,&nbsp; aggravated residential burglary, aggravated kidnapping, criminal possession of a firearm and a state parole violation, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18820474">according to online booking records.</a>

He has a previous conviction for Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Sex Intercourse with a victim under the age of 16, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault of a 32-year-old woman at a home in Wichita.

At approximately 12:00 a.m., Saturday, police were dispatched to a burglary in progress call in the 700 block of South Pershing, according to officer Paul Cruz.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600269243259.png" alt="Newborn -photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two cases of sexual assault and after a 7-hour standoff have a suspect in custody.On August 29, Wichita police began a sexual assault and robbery investigation following an incident reported in the 6100 Block of East Boston, according to Captain Jason Stephens. Two victims reported an attempted robbery at gunpoint. The female victims reported the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Patrick Newborn of Wichita, had committed a sexual assault against her one to two weeks earlier, according to Stephens.On Sept. 13, police investigated another sexual assault involving a different victim at a residence in the 700 Block of South Pershing in Wichita. Investigators determined the cases were likely connected and later confirmed that.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600271410562.png" alt="Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.The officers retreated from the residence and called in the SWAT team. The SWAT team established a perimeter around the location and spent 7 hours communicating with Newborn.Just after 1a.m. Wednesday, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.Newborn is being held on requested charges that include rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, criminal threat, aggravated residential robbery,&nbsp; aggravated residential burglary, aggravated kidnapping, criminal possession of a firearm and a state parole violation, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18820474">according to online booking records.</a>He has a previous conviction for Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Sex Intercourse with a victim under the age of 16, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault of a 32-year-old woman at a home in Wichita.At approximately 12:00 a.m., Saturday, police were dispatched to a burglary in progress call in the 700 block of South Pershing, according to officer Paul Cruz.Upon their arrival, they contacted the 32-year-old female victim, who reported an unknown, armed male suspect entered her residence.Once inside the suspect demanded money, sexually assaulted her, and left.The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Also, inside the residence were two small children.&nbsp;