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

On Nov. 21, a police officer in Hoyt stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, according to Chief of Police Dan Wentling.

Officers arrested&nbsp; the driver identified as 52-year old Michael J. Andrews and passenger 49-year old Jennifer A. Courtney&nbsp; both of Topeka. 

During a search of the vehicle, officers found suspected drugs, paraphernalia and a weapon, according to Wentling.

Andrews was booked on requested charges of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and traffic infractions.

Courtney was booked on requested charge of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were booked into the Jackson County Detention Center. Courtney was later released on a $2,500 bond. Andrews remains in custody with a $15,000 bond, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606228074707.png" alt="Andrews-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Andrews-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple on drug charges following a traffic stop.On Nov. 21, a police officer in Hoyt stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, according to Chief of Police Dan Wentling.Officers arrested&nbsp; the driver identified as 52-year old Michael J. Andrews and passenger 49-year old Jennifer A. Courtney&nbsp; both of Topeka. During a search of the vehicle, officers found suspected drugs, paraphernalia and a weapon, according to Wentling.Andrews was booked on requested charges of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and traffic infractions.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606228043973.png" alt="Courtney-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Courtney-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Courtney was booked on requested charge of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were booked into the Jackson County Detention Center. Courtney was later released on a $2,500 bond. Andrews remains in custody with a $15,000 bond, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Police find drugs, gun during Kansas traffic stop

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a string of recent burglaries in Barton County.

 On November 24, 2020 sheriff's deputies developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant and executed it at a home at 1814 Odell Street in the city of Great Bend. Deputies were looking for stolen property.

When deputies gained entry to the residence, they located three persons on the property and found stolen property from at least three burglaries. 

As the investigation continued deputies also discovered methamphetamine and homemade explosives.&nbsp; Deputies notified the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Wichita Police Department bomb squad responded to the scene. 

The pipe bombs were secured and transported to Wichita by the bomb squad for disposal.

Three persons were arrested at the scene. Derek Devine age 34 of Great Bend was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school, possession of explosives, felony theft, burglary as well as possession of stolen property. He’s being held in lieu of a $25,000 bond. 

Caitlin Robinson age 26 of Great Bend was arrested and booked on requested charges of possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine. Her bond is set at $20,000. 

Michael Wheeler age 50 of Great Bend was arrested on requested charges of of possession of methamphetamine and his bond is set at $10,000. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606339581793.png" alt="Robinson photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Robinson photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp;a string of recent burglaries in Barton County. On November 24, 2020 sheriff's deputies developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant and executed it at a home at 1814 Odell Street in the city of Great Bend. Deputies were looking for stolen property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606339555035.png" alt="Deputies at the scene of the investigation-Photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Deputies at the scene of the investigation-Photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>When deputies gained entry to the residence, they located three persons on the property and found stolen property from at least three burglaries. As the investigation continued deputies also discovered methamphetamine and homemade explosives.&nbsp; Deputies notified the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Wichita Police Department bomb squad responded to the scene. The pipe bombs were secured and transported to Wichita by the bomb squad for disposal.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606339702197.png" alt="Devine-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Devine-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Three persons were arrested at the scene. Derek Devine age 34 of Great Bend was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school, possession of explosives, felony theft, burglary as well as possession of stolen property. He’s being held in lieu of a $25,000 bond. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606339653754.png" alt="Wheeler-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Wheeler-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Caitlin Robinson age 26 of Great Bend was arrested and booked on requested charges of possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine. Her bond is set at $20,000. Michael Wheeler age 50 of Great Bend was arrested on requested charges of of possession of methamphetamine and his bond is set at $10,000.

Deputies find pipe bombs during Kansas drug bust

RENO COUNTY—&nbsp;Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department conducted an undercover operation into the solicitation of a child for sex on Wednesday and made an arrest.

At 9:34 a.m.,&nbsp; members of the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations and Investigations Bureau completed an investigation into a Juvenile Sex Offense, according to a media release.

Police arrested David A. Johnson, 33, Hutchinson, for indecent solicitation of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, and electronic solicitation.

After lengthy conversations between Johnson and officers, who Johnson believed to be a juvenile, Johnson went to a local residence to meet up with the juvenile to engage in sexual activity, but instead Johnson met up with officers who arrested him.

RENO COUNTY—&nbsp;Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department conducted an undercover operation into the solicitation of a child for sex on Wednesday and made an arrest.At 9:34 a.m.,&nbsp; members of the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations and Investigations Bureau completed an investigation into a Juvenile Sex Offense, according to a media release.Police arrested David A. Johnson, 33, Hutchinson, for indecent solicitation of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, and electronic solicitation.After lengthy conversations between Johnson and officers, who Johnson believed to be a juvenile, Johnson went to a local residence to meet up with the juvenile to engage in sexual activity, but instead Johnson met up with officers who arrested him.

Police arrest Kan. man during undercover child sex sting

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest.

Just before 1p.m. Wednesday, police were called to a shooting that had just occurred, according to&nbsp;Sergeant Lana Urteaga. The victim notified dispatch he was in the area of Abe Hubert Elementary School,&nbsp;1205 A Street in Garden City.

Once officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old juvenile with a gunshot wound. Officers learned neither the school nor USD 457 was involved in the incident. EMS transported the boy to St. Catherine Hospital with critical injuries. 

While officers were investigating the incident in the parking lot of the school dispatchers were notified of a second shooting victim at 1307 north 12th Street. Upon arrival, Officers located a 4-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. 

Officers learned the incident occurred as a result of a domestic dispute. The 4-year old girl sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Finney County EMS to St. Catherine Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Police located and arrested Justin Franco, 31, Garden City, at his North 12th Street residence and took him into custody without incident. Police released no additional details late Wednesday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606345570144.png" alt="Police on the scene&nbsp; of the shooting Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene&nbsp; of the shooting Wednesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest.Just before 1p.m. Wednesday, police were called to a shooting that had just occurred, according to&nbsp;Sergeant Lana Urteaga. The victim notified dispatch he was in the area of Abe Hubert Elementary School,&nbsp;1205 A Street in Garden City.Once officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old juvenile with a gunshot wound. Officers learned neither the school nor USD 457 was involved in the incident. EMS transported the boy to St. Catherine Hospital with critical injuries. While officers were investigating the incident in the parking lot of the school dispatchers were notified of a second shooting victim at 1307 north 12th Street. Upon arrival, Officers located a 4-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. Officers learned the incident occurred as a result of a domestic dispute. The 4-year old girl sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Finney County EMS to St. Catherine Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.Police located and arrested Justin Franco, 31, Garden City, at his North 12th Street residence and took him into custody without incident. Police released no additional details late Wednesday.

Police: SW Kan. girl killed, teen wounded in shooting

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

Just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to 623 East Avenue F in Hutchinson in reference to a shooting, according to a media release.

 When officers arrived, they located 37-year-old Bryan Stallworth with a single gunshot wound to his chest. Stallworth was later transferred to a Wichita area hospital in stable condition.

The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred at 620 East Avenue F and was the result of an altercation between Stallworth and an acquaintance identified as 31-year-old Levi Wickliffe. 

Wickliffe fled the scene. Police located him several blocks away, arrested him and booked him into the Reno County Jail on requested charges of attempted 2nd degree intentional murder.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606302573453.jpeg" alt="Wickliffe&nbsp; -photo Reno Co." />
 <figcaption>Wickliffe&nbsp; -photo Reno Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have made an arrest.Just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to 623 East Avenue F in Hutchinson in reference to a shooting, according to a media release. When officers arrived, they located 37-year-old Bryan Stallworth with a single gunshot wound to his chest. Stallworth was later transferred to a Wichita area hospital in stable condition.The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred at 620 East Avenue F and was the result of an altercation between Stallworth and an acquaintance identified as 31-year-old Levi Wickliffe. Wickliffe fled the scene. Police located him several blocks away, arrested him and booked him into the Reno County Jail on requested charges of attempted 2nd degree intentional murder.&nbsp;

Police arrest Kansas man for shooting during altercation 

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.

Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the area of Lakin Avenue and Van Buren in Great Bend in reference to an unknown subject entering into vehicles without permission.

While Officers were responding to the area, the subject identified as Jericho Riddle, age 20, fled the area on foot. Officers stopped Riddle on the west side of the Travelodge Hotel at room #105 located in the 3200 block of 10th Street.

Riddle was found to be in possession of stolen property and detained. The Travelodge Hotel room #105 was secured and the detectives obtained a search warrant for Riddle's hotel room. The search warrant was executed and items of evidence were located and seized at that time.

Riddle was arrested on requested charges of burglary and criminal trespass. Riddle was then transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of bond. 

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the area of Lakin Avenue and Van Buren in Great Bend in reference to an unknown subject entering into vehicles without permission.While Officers were responding to the area, the subject identified as Jericho Riddle, age 20, fled the area on foot. Officers stopped Riddle on the west side of the Travelodge Hotel at room #105 located in the 3200 block of 10th Street.Riddle was found to be in possession of stolen property and detained. The Travelodge Hotel room #105 was secured and the detectives obtained a search warrant for Riddle's hotel room. The search warrant was executed and items of evidence were located and seized at that time.Riddle was arrested on requested charges of burglary and criminal trespass. Riddle was then transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of bond.

Police find Kan. burglary suspect, evidence at motel

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop in Salina.

Just before midnight Monday, a patrol officer stopped a 2002 GMC Yukon in the 500 block of North Ninth Street for having an obstructed license plate, which was behind the rear tinted window out of view, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

When the officer made contact with the driver, Jonathan Brehon, 33, of Topeka, he noticed the odor of burnt marijuana and conducted a DUI investigation.

 A search of the vehicle produced 31 packages of marijuana, two baggies of methamphetamine, with no drug tax stamp affixed to any of the narcotics, according to Forrester.

Officers arrested Brehon was arrested on requested charges,&nbsp;of distribution of a stimulant, distribution of marijuana,&nbsp;possession of drug paraphernalia,&nbsp;no drug tax stamp,&nbsp;possession of illegal transaction proceeds, driving under the influence,&nbsp;obstructed license plate, driving while suspended and no proof of insurance.

Brehon has previous convictions for theft and drugs in Saline County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606234601250.png" alt="Brehon photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Brehon photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop in Salina.Just before midnight Monday, a patrol officer stopped a 2002 GMC Yukon in the 500 block of North Ninth Street for having an obstructed license plate, which was behind the rear tinted window out of view, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.When the officer made contact with the driver, Jonathan Brehon, 33, of Topeka, he noticed the odor of burnt marijuana and conducted a DUI investigation. A search of the vehicle produced 31 packages of marijuana, two baggies of methamphetamine, with no drug tax stamp affixed to any of the narcotics, according to Forrester.Officers arrested Brehon was arrested on requested charges,&nbsp;of distribution of a stimulant, distribution of marijuana,&nbsp;possession of drug paraphernalia,&nbsp;no drug tax stamp,&nbsp;possession of illegal transaction proceeds, driving under the influence,&nbsp;obstructed license plate, driving while suspended and no proof of insurance.Brehon has previous convictions for theft and drugs in Saline County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Police find 31 packages of pot in Kan. man's SUV

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A northwestern Oklahoma man was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison for trying to have the boyfriend of a former employee killed in Oklahoma City, according to court documents.

Vernon Wayne Brock, 71, of Alva, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City to 87 months in prison.

Brock&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9a5d31e377a24b2ea56a961b041a0cf8">admitted</a>&nbsp;in a signed plea agreement in November 2019 that he offered $5,000 to a former business partner in Maize, Kansas, to have the unidentified man killed after the former employee ended a sexual relationship with Brock.

Brock was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dd35481a45694ab1b46ef4356fbceca2">arrested and charged</a>&nbsp;in April 2019 after giving the business partner a $5,000 check during a meeting at a cafe in Harper, Kansas.

Court documents say the female employee, who is not identified, had worked for Brock, who owned vape shops in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, and a cattle ranch.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573166344160.png" alt="Brock is the co-owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bigesvaporshop.com/locations/">Big E Vapor Shops</a>, which has 13 locations in Kansas, seven of them in Wichita, three locations in Oklahoma and one in Belton, Missouri-photo Logan Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Brock is the co-owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bigesvaporshop.com/locations/">Big E Vapor Shops</a>, which has 13 locations in Kansas, seven of them in Wichita, three locations in Oklahoma and one in Belton, Missouri-photo Logan Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A northwestern Oklahoma man was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison for trying to have the boyfriend of a former employee killed in Oklahoma City, according to court documents.Vernon Wayne Brock, 71, of Alva, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City to 87 months in prison.Brock&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9a5d31e377a24b2ea56a961b041a0cf8">admitted</a>&nbsp;in a signed plea agreement in November 2019 that he offered $5,000 to a former business partner in Maize, Kansas, to have the unidentified man killed after the former employee ended a sexual relationship with Brock.Brock was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dd35481a45694ab1b46ef4356fbceca2">arrested and charged</a>&nbsp;in April 2019 after giving the business partner a $5,000 check during a meeting at a cafe in Harper, Kansas.Court documents say the female employee, who is not identified, had worked for Brock, who owned vape shops in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, and a cattle ranch.

Kan. vape shop owner sentenced in murder-for-hire plot

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;&nbsp;had been looking for a suspicious person and vehicle that had been reported just after 5 a.m. Sunday in Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Shortly after, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy located the suspect later identified as Rashone Christopher Terrell, 37, of Topeka and vehicle near 5th&nbsp;and Pennsylvania Street in Holton. 

Police also learned the vehicle, a 1998 Honda Civic, had been reported stolen from the Stormont Vail parking lot in Topeka, according to Morse.

The deputy attempted to stop the Honda when a short pursuit ensued inside the City of Holton. 

The vehicle stopped in the 600 block of Ohio Street. Deputies arrested Terrell, transported him to the Jackson County Jail and booked him into the Jail on requested charges of possession of stolen property, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and driving while suspended. Terrell was also wanted on outstanding Shawnee County warrants, according to Morse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606140732835.png" alt="Terrell photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Terrell photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;&nbsp;had been looking for a suspicious person and vehicle that had been reported just after 5 a.m. Sunday in Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Shortly after, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy located the suspect later identified as Rashone Christopher Terrell, 37, of Topeka and vehicle near 5th&nbsp;and Pennsylvania Street in Holton. Police also learned the vehicle, a 1998 Honda Civic, had been reported stolen from the Stormont Vail parking lot in Topeka, according to Morse.The deputy attempted to stop the Honda when a short pursuit ensued inside the City of Holton. The vehicle stopped in the 600 block of Ohio Street. Deputies arrested Terrell, transported him to the Jackson County Jail and booked him into the Jail on requested charges of possession of stolen property, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and driving while suspended. Terrell was also wanted on outstanding Shawnee County warrants, according to Morse.

Sheriff: Suspect took car from Kan. hospital parking lot

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the case of an off-duty police officer arrested for driving under the influence.

Early Monday, the Kansas Highway Patrol booked off-duty Wichita Police Department Officer Cory Masterson into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to police spokesperson officer Charley Davidson.

Masterson has been employed with WPD for 12 years and was assigned to the Field Services Division.&nbsp; He has been moved to an administrative assignment.&nbsp;

The case is being investigated by KHP, and an internal review will take place by the Wichita police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606160784113.png" alt="Cory Masterson-photo Sedgwick Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Cory Masterson-photo Sedgwick Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the case of an off-duty police officer arrested for driving under the influence.Early Monday, the Kansas Highway Patrol booked off-duty Wichita Police Department Officer Cory Masterson into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to police spokesperson officer Charley Davidson.Masterson has been employed with WPD for 12 years and was assigned to the Field Services Division.&nbsp; He has been moved to an administrative assignment.&nbsp;The case is being investigated by KHP, and an internal review will take place by the Wichita police.

Kan. police officer arrested for alleged DUI 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas felon arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing made his first court appearance Thursday.

Kenneth Junious, Jr., 34, was charged with&nbsp; 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 1:30 a.m. Nov. 15, police responded to a stabbing at a home in the 2800 block of South Washington in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, officer’s located the victim identified as 59-year-old Bryan Turner with multiple cut and stab wounds to his body.&nbsp; Officers quickly began life-saving measures, but he succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

The investigation revealed that multiple people were at the home, and Turner and a suspect identified as Junious were both visiting.  While at the home, a disturbance ensued between Junious and Turner. 

 During the disturbance, Junious pulled out a knife and caused multiple injuries to Turner. Junious then fled the scene in a vehicle.&nbsp; Police reported his arrest on Monday afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Junious has numerous previous felony convictions that include aggravated battery, aggravated escape from custody, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, theft, flee and attempt to elude and and was currently on parole through Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

His next court date is December 3.&nbsp; He remains jailed on a&nbsp; $250,000 bond, according to the district attorney.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605617102715.png" alt="&nbsp;Junious has numerous previous felony convictions that include aggravated battery, aggravated escape from custody, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, theft, flee and attempt to elude and and was currently on parole through Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Sedgwick County Jail" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Junious has numerous previous felony convictions that include aggravated battery, aggravated escape from custody, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, theft, flee and attempt to elude and and was currently on parole through Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Sedgwick County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas felon arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing made his first court appearance Thursday.Kenneth Junious, Jr., 34, was charged with&nbsp; 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 1:30 a.m. Nov. 15, police responded to a stabbing at a home in the 2800 block of South Washington in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, officer’s located the victim identified as 59-year-old Bryan Turner with multiple cut and stab wounds to his body.&nbsp; Officers quickly began life-saving measures, but he succumbed to his injuries on the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605480651864.png" alt="Police tape at the home early Sunday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police tape at the home early Sunday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed that multiple people were at the home, and Turner and a suspect identified as Junious were both visiting. While at the home, a disturbance ensued between Junious and Turner. During the disturbance, Junious pulled out a knife and caused multiple injuries to Turner. Junious then fled the scene in a vehicle.&nbsp; Police reported his arrest on Monday afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Junious has numerous previous felony convictions that include aggravated battery, aggravated escape from custody, theft, criminal possession of a weapon, theft, flee and attempt to elude and and was currently on parole through Kansas Dept. of Corrections.His next court date is December 3.&nbsp; He remains jailed on a&nbsp; $250,000 bond, according to the district attorney.

Man charged with murder for stabbing at Kansas home

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop in Barton County.

Just after 5 p.m. November 20, an officer with the Great Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of 16th Street on a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, according to a media release.

During the stop, police service dog, Menta, was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. After performing the sniff, K-9 Menta alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and police located a substantial amount of Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and guns.&nbsp;

Officers arrested 30-year-old Joel Munoz and transported him to the Barton County Jail and booked him with no bond.

Munoz has previous convictions for drugs and weapons and was listed as an absconder, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606146308690.png" alt="Munoz photo Barton County" />
 <figcaption>Munoz photo Barton County</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop in Barton County.Just after 5 p.m. November 20, an officer with the Great Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of 16th Street on a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, according to a media release.During the stop, police service dog, Menta, was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. After performing the sniff, K-9 Menta alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics.A search of the vehicle was conducted and police located a substantial amount of Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and guns.&nbsp;Officers arrested 30-year-old Joel Munoz and transported him to the Barton County Jail and booked him with no bond.Munoz has previous convictions for drugs and weapons and was listed as an absconder, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Wanted Kan. felon found with substantial amount of drugs, guns

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of armed robberies have made an arrest.

Just after 10:30a.m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Meriden Police Dept. were able to arrest a 16-year-old boy in Meriden in connection with the armed robberies that took place in Shawnee and Jefferson Counties on Saturday, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just after 11:30 a.m. Sund, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office located a blue Pontiac at the Rochester Cemetery located in the 1200 block of NW Menninger Road.&nbsp; The Pontiac was the suspect vehicle involved in armed robberies.

The deputy was able to stop the Pontiac before it left the cemetery.&nbsp; The driver identified as Braden T. Rickel, 18, of Topeka, was arrested and transported to the Law Enforcement Center.

Rickel and the 16-year-old juvenile are being held on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated robbery and conspiracy for the armed robbery in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard and two more armed robberies in Jefferson County, according to Christian.

 The suspect wore a face mask, was armed with a shotgun and arrived in a brownish colored four door Pontiac passenger car with a blue tarp covering the back window.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.

Just after 4p.m. Saturday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The suspect was described as a white male, early to mid-20s, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-2 inches tall, black hoodie with white writing down the left sleeve, blue jeans, face mask and armed with a shotgun. The suspect arrived in a brownish colored four door Pontiac passenger car with a blue tarp covering the back window. The suspect left the scene and committed two more armed robberies in Jefferson County.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606132224964.png" alt="Rickel-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Rickel-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of armed robberies have made an arrest.Just after 10:30a.m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Meriden Police Dept. were able to arrest a 16-year-old boy in Meriden in connection with the armed robberies that took place in Shawnee and Jefferson Counties on Saturday, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Just after 11:30 a.m. Sund, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office located a blue Pontiac at the Rochester Cemetery located in the 1200 block of NW Menninger Road.&nbsp; The Pontiac was the suspect vehicle involved in armed robberies.The deputy was able to stop the Pontiac before it left the cemetery.&nbsp; The driver identified as Braden T. Rickel, 18, of Topeka, was arrested and transported to the Law Enforcement Center.Rickel and the 16-year-old juvenile are being held on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated robbery and conspiracy for the armed robbery in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard and two more armed robberies in Jefferson County, according to Christian. The suspect wore a face mask, was armed with a shotgun and arrived in a brownish colored four door Pontiac passenger car with a blue tarp covering the back window.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606015182829.png" alt="Security camera images of the suspect vehicle Photo courtesy Shawnee County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Security camera images of the suspect vehicle Photo courtesy Shawnee County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>-------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.Just after 4p.m. Saturday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The suspect was described as a white male, early to mid-20s, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-2 inches tall, black hoodie with white writing down the left sleeve, blue jeans, face mask and armed with a shotgun. The suspect arrived in a brownish colored four door Pontiac passenger car with a blue tarp covering the back window. The suspect left the scene and committed two more armed robberies in Jefferson County.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Arrest made: Suspect used shotgun in 3 Kan. robberies

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) - Authorities arrested a 23-year-old man in an attack at a Nebraska fast food restaurant in which two people were shot and killed, two were wounded and officers responding to a report of a possible bomb inside a moving truck in the parking lot arrived to find the vehicle on fire.

Roberto Carlos Silva Jr., of Omaha, was booked into Sarpy County jail early Sunday on suspicion of first-degree murder and first-degree arson in Saturday night's attack at a Sonic Drive-in restaurant in Bellevue. Silva was being held without bond Sunday before making his initial court appearance.

In a news release early Sunday, Lt. Andy Jashinske said Bellevue police received a call at 9:23 p.m. Saturday about a possible bomb in a U-Haul truck parked outside of the restaurant in the Omaha suburb. A minute later, the call was updated to a possible shooting, he said.

Officers who arrived found the moving truck burning and four people who had been shot. Two were sent to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment and the other two were declared dead at the scene, Jashinske said. The victims' names were withheld so that their families could be told first.

Video&nbsp;tweeted by Omaha TV station KETV&nbsp;showed crews battling the truck fire late Saturday. The Omaha Police Department's bomb squad was at the scene early Sunday to check on a "device," as a precaution to make sure the area was safe, Jashinske said.

The attack came days after Silva was arrested outside of the restaurant after allegedly using someone else's Sonic app account to buy a total of $57 worth of hamburgers and corn dogs in four separate purchases at that location, the World-Herald reported. Silva was released from jail on Thursday after posting 10% of his $1,500 bail. At the time of that arrest, police seized three firearms from Silva, Jashinske said Sunday.

Officials at Sonic's headquarters in Oklahoma didn't immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press on Sunday.

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) - Two people died and two others were wounded in a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Nebraska where police had been called to investigate a "possible bomb" inside a moving truck in the parking lot.

A suspect was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived at the Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Bellevue late Saturday night, Lt. Andy Jashinske said in a news release. Police did not identify the suspect.

Officers found four people with gunshot wounds after arriving at the restaurant, Jashinske said. Two were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others were taken to hospitals for treatment. None of the four were immediately identified.

Video obtained by news outlets showed a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of the Sonic Drive-In. Jashinske told reporters the fire may have been ignited by "some fireworks or some type of device," but investigators were still looking in to the cause.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606067521453.png" alt="Roberto Carlos Silva-photo Sarpy Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Roberto Carlos Silva-photo Sarpy Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) - Authorities arrested a 23-year-old man in an attack at a Nebraska fast food restaurant in which two people were shot and killed, two were wounded and officers responding to a report of a possible bomb inside a moving truck in the parking lot arrived to find the vehicle on fire.Roberto Carlos Silva Jr., of Omaha, was booked into Sarpy County jail early Sunday on suspicion of first-degree murder and first-degree arson in Saturday night's attack at a Sonic Drive-in restaurant in Bellevue. Silva was being held without bond Sunday before making his initial court appearance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606052318535.png" alt="The investigation late Saturday at the Sonic -photo&nbsp; by Alex McLoon courtesy WOWT TV" />
 <figcaption>The investigation late Saturday at the Sonic -photo&nbsp; by Alex McLoon courtesy WOWT TV</figcaption>
 </figure>In a news release early Sunday, Lt. Andy Jashinske said Bellevue police received a call at 9:23 p.m. Saturday about a possible bomb in a U-Haul truck parked outside of the restaurant in the Omaha suburb. A minute later, the call was updated to a possible shooting, he said.Officers who arrived found the moving truck burning and four people who had been shot. Two were sent to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment and the other two were declared dead at the scene, Jashinske said. The victims' names were withheld so that their families could be told first.Video&nbsp;tweeted by Omaha TV station KETV&nbsp;showed crews battling the truck fire late Saturday. The Omaha Police Department's bomb squad was at the scene early Sunday to check on a "device," as a precaution to make sure the area was safe, Jashinske said.The attack came days after Silva was arrested outside of the restaurant after allegedly using someone else's Sonic app account to buy a total of $57 worth of hamburgers and corn dogs in four separate purchases at that location, the World-Herald reported. Silva was released from jail on Thursday after posting 10% of his $1,500 bail. At the time of that arrest, police seized three firearms from Silva, Jashinske said Sunday.Officials at Sonic's headquarters in Oklahoma didn't immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press on Sunday.----------BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) - Two people died and two others were wounded in a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Nebraska where police had been called to investigate a "possible bomb" inside a moving truck in the parking lot.A suspect was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived at the Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Bellevue late Saturday night, Lt. Andy Jashinske said in a news release. Police did not identify the suspect.Officers found four people with gunshot wounds after arriving at the restaurant, Jashinske said. Two were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others were taken to hospitals for treatment. None of the four were immediately identified.Video obtained by news outlets showed a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of the Sonic Drive-In. Jashinske told reporters the fire may have been ignited by "some fireworks or some type of device," but investigators were still looking in to the cause.

Update: 2 dead after shooting at Nebraska Sonic Drive-In 

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple felony charges following a weekend pursuit and standoff.

Just after 11a.m.Saturday, a deputy responded to the 3800 block of NW 16th Street to check on an erratic driver, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The deputy located a silver Dodge Caravan and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as Theresa A. Cook, 40 of Topeka, refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. 

The Caravan came to a stop in a cornfield near NW 75 Highway. The deputy, his K9 partner and multiple law enforcement officers were on scene. A brief standoff ensued before Cook was taken into custody. 

The only other occupant of the Caravan, a dog, was safely removed from the vehicle. No one was injured during this incident.

Cook was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony flee and elude, interference with law enforcement, trespassing on railroad property, multiple traffic related charges and more. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606058514334.png" alt="Cook-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Cook-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple felony charges following a weekend pursuit and standoff.Just after 11a.m.Saturday, a deputy responded to the 3800 block of NW 16th Street to check on an erratic driver, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The deputy located a silver Dodge Caravan and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as Theresa A. Cook, 40 of Topeka, refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The Caravan came to a stop in a cornfield near NW 75 Highway. The deputy, his K9 partner and multiple law enforcement officers were on scene. A brief standoff ensued before Cook was taken into custody. The only other occupant of the Caravan, a dog, was safely removed from the vehicle. No one was injured during this incident.Cook was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony flee and elude, interference with law enforcement, trespassing on railroad property, multiple traffic related charges and more.

Deputies arrest woman after standoff in Kan. corn field

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have arrested a detention deputy.

The Sedgwick County sheriff’s office received information this week that a detention deputy was introducing contraband to the Sedgwick County Detention Facility, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

 The Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and Professional Standards Unit investigated the complaint and determined probable cause existed to arrest the detention deputy Braydon Hoover-Lane for three counts of Traffic in Contraband in a Correctional Institution (K.S.A 21-5914).

&nbsp;Hoover-Lane was booked into the Sedgwick County Detention Facility and placed on unpaid suspension. He has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office since September 2019, according to Blick.&nbsp; He was no longer in custody Sunday morning, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605981874996.png" alt="Hoover-Lane photo Sedgwick Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Hoover-Lane photo Sedgwick Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have arrested a detention deputy.The Sedgwick County sheriff’s office received information this week that a detention deputy was introducing contraband to the Sedgwick County Detention Facility, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick. The Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and Professional Standards Unit investigated the complaint and determined probable cause existed to arrest the detention deputy Braydon Hoover-Lane for three counts of Traffic in Contraband in a Correctional Institution (K.S.A 21-5914).&nbsp;Hoover-Lane was booked into the Sedgwick County Detention Facility and placed on unpaid suspension. He has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office since September 2019, according to Blick.&nbsp; He was no longer in custody Sunday morning, according to online jail records.

Kan. jail deputy facing charges after investigation 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for alleged animal cruelty.

The Wichita police department Domestic Intervention Violence Reduction Team following up on a domestic violence threat case worked to locate 44-year-old Jesse Powell, according to officer Charley Davidson.

He was wanted on requested threat charges and police learned Powell had fatally injured his girlfriend's puppy, according to Davidson.

Police located Powell and arrested him at a home in the 4200 block of South Broadway in Wichita. He is being held on requested charges of criminal threat and cruelty to animals, according <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20068472">to online jail records.</a>

He has previous convictions for stalking, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, aggravated criminal threat, battery of a law enforcement officer and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605892413255.png" alt="Powell photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Powell photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for alleged animal cruelty.The Wichita police department Domestic Intervention Violence Reduction Team following up on a domestic violence threat case worked to locate 44-year-old Jesse Powell, according to officer Charley Davidson.He was wanted on requested threat charges and police learned Powell had fatally injured his girlfriend's puppy, according to Davidson.Police located Powell and arrested him at a home in the 4200 block of South Broadway in Wichita. He is being held on requested charges of criminal threat and cruelty to animals, according <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20068472">to online jail records.</a>He has previous convictions for stalking, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, aggravated criminal threat, battery of a law enforcement officer and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Police: Man with violent history killed girlfriend's puppy

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

Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to the intersection of Madison Avenue and the U.S. 77 bypass for a report of a shooting, according to a media release.

They found a vehicle there with a passenger&nbsp;identified as Samuel Hutton, 38, of Arkansas City who had been shot.&nbsp; Arkansas City Fire-EMS transported Hutton to South Central Kansas Medical Center where he later died.

During subsequent investigation, police identified 40-year-old James Lyle Clark as a suspect in the shooting, which they determined had occurred at his residence at 1325 South A Street in southeast Arkansas City.

Officers applied for and executed a search warrant overnight at Clark’s residence. They worked through the night to attempt to locate Clark.&nbsp; 

Just after 5:30a.m., with the assistance of the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, they located and arrested Clark without east of Arkansas City.

&nbsp;Clark is being held in the Cowley County Jail on requested charges of one count of felony second-degree murder.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605964543639.png" alt="Clark has previous convictions for arson, burglary, forgery, criminal threat, obstruction and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Clark has previous convictions for arson, burglary, forgery, criminal threat, obstruction and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have a suspect in custody.Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to the intersection of Madison Avenue and the U.S. 77 bypass for a report of a shooting, according to a media release.They found a vehicle there with a passenger&nbsp;identified as Samuel Hutton, 38, of Arkansas City who had been shot.&nbsp; Arkansas City Fire-EMS transported Hutton to South Central Kansas Medical Center where he later died.During subsequent investigation, police identified 40-year-old James Lyle Clark as a suspect in the shooting, which they determined had occurred at his residence at 1325 South A Street in southeast Arkansas City.Officers applied for and executed a search warrant overnight at Clark’s residence. They worked through the night to attempt to locate Clark.&nbsp; Just after 5:30a.m., with the assistance of the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, they located and arrested Clark without east of Arkansas City.&nbsp;Clark is being held in the Cowley County Jail on requested charges of one count of felony second-degree murder.

Overnight manhunt leads to arrest of Kan. murder suspect

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for new charges after an arrest.

Just before 11p.m. Wednesday, a deputy made contact with the driver of a suspicious vehicle, a 1994 Chevy S-10 pickup, located in the 400 block of east 14th Street in Auburn, Kansas. according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The pickup was parked near storage units. During the investigation at the scene, deputies found two storage units that had been entered by force. Several stolen items were located in the back of the pickup.

Deputies arrested Zackery W. Slover, 38, Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Burglary, Theft, Criminal damage to property, Criminal trespass, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear and Other registration violations, according to Christian.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605798898937.png" alt="Slover has previous burglary conviction in 2019, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Slover has previous burglary conviction in 2019, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for new charges after an arrest.Just before 11p.m. Wednesday, a deputy made contact with the driver of a suspicious vehicle, a 1994 Chevy S-10 pickup, located in the 400 block of east 14th Street in Auburn, Kansas. according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The pickup was parked near storage units. During the investigation at the scene, deputies found two storage units that had been entered by force. Several stolen items were located in the back of the pickup.Deputies arrested Zackery W. Slover, 38, Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Burglary, Theft, Criminal damage to property, Criminal trespass, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear and Other registration violations, according to Christian.

Kansas deputy interrupts burglary in progress

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City have made an arrested in a double shooting earlier this week that left a woman dead and a man injured.

James Gregory, 28, of Independence, has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, first-degree assault and several other counts, police said. He is suspected in the late Monday night shooting in a northeastern Kansas City neighborhood that killed Michelle Capell, 36, of Kansas City, and injured a man, who is expected to recover.

The man told police that he and Capell were talking when a car drove by and the driver opened fire, investigators said. Detectives found video from several cameras in the area that showed the shooting and determined the car seen in the videos belongs to Gregory’s fiance.

Under questioning, Gregory denied any involvement in the shootings, court documents say.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605883869693.png" alt="Gregory photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Gregory photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City have made an arrested in a double shooting earlier this week that left a woman dead and a man injured.James Gregory, 28, of Independence, has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, first-degree assault and several other counts, police said. He is suspected in the late Monday night shooting in a northeastern Kansas City neighborhood that killed Michelle Capell, 36, of Kansas City, and injured a man, who is expected to recover.The man told police that he and Capell were talking when a car drove by and the driver opened fire, investigators said. Detectives found video from several cameras in the area that showed the shooting and determined the car seen in the videos belongs to Gregory’s fiance.Under questioning, Gregory denied any involvement in the shootings, court documents say.

KC police make arrest in double shooting that killed woman

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that results from warrantless blood tests were admissible in two cases of driving under the influence, even though the statute that had authorized them was later found to be unconstitutional.

In separate decisions, the state’s highest court said the “good faith exception” allows admission of unlawfully obtained evidence if the arresting officer had no reason to think the statute he had relied on would be declared unconstitutional after the arrest.

The court upheld the conviction for driving under the influence in the case of Ronald S. Ary, who was arrested following a 2014 crash in Kingman, Kansas. It also up upheld the conviction of Trenton Michael Heim following a 2015 vehicle accident.

No search warrant for the blood test was obtained in either case, and the same attorney which separately represented them presented identical arguments about whether the good-faith exception applies.

In each case, the court said that the officer was merely fulfilling his responsibility to enforce the statutes when he informed them that the state could charge them with a separate crime for refusing to submit to a blood test.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that results from warrantless blood tests were admissible in two cases of driving under the influence, even though the statute that had authorized them was later found to be unconstitutional.In separate decisions, the state’s highest court said the “good faith exception” allows admission of unlawfully obtained evidence if the arresting officer had no reason to think the statute he had relied on would be declared unconstitutional after the arrest.The court upheld the conviction for driving under the influence in the case of Ronald S. Ary, who was arrested following a 2014 crash in Kingman, Kansas. It also up upheld the conviction of Trenton Michael Heim following a 2015 vehicle accident.No search warrant for the blood test was obtained in either case, and the same attorney which separately represented them presented identical arguments about whether the good-faith exception applies.In each case, the court said that the officer was merely fulfilling his responsibility to enforce the statutes when he informed them that the state could charge them with a separate crime for refusing to submit to a blood test.

Kan. upholds 2 DUI convictions using warrantless blood tests

SALINE COUNTY ——Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a pursuit through part of south Salina.

Just after 10a.m. Thursday police were sent to the 2700 block of South Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a suspected intoxicated driver who was operating a white 2017 Ford F-150, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus.

A vehicle pursuit was initiated by a Saline County Sheriff’s Office employee prior to police personnel arriving in the area. Police officers took over the pursuit in the area of Centennial Road and Sunflower Drive.

&nbsp;The driver, later identified as&nbsp;James Batterton, 61, Wichita, failed to stop for a traffic control device, exceeding the posted speed limit, and crossing the center line of the roadway. During the pursuit, a vehicle tire-deflating device was deployed to deflate one of the pickup’s tires.

The pickup did come to a stop in the 2600 block of Centennial Road, however, the operator of the vehicle refused to exit the vehicle during the high risk traffic stop, according to Hanus. A police canine was deployed and pulled the driver from the vehicle.

EMS transported Batterton to Salina Regional Health Center and treated for lacerations. He was then arrested on the requested charges that include Driving while under the influence, Fleeing/attempt to elude, Speeding, Traffic control device violation, Transporting an open container and Interference.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605883159126.jpeg" alt="james Batterton-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>james Batterton-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY ——Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a pursuit through part of south Salina.Just after 10a.m. Thursday police were sent to the 2700 block of South Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a suspected intoxicated driver who was operating a white 2017 Ford F-150, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus.A vehicle pursuit was initiated by a Saline County Sheriff’s Office employee prior to police personnel arriving in the area. Police officers took over the pursuit in the area of Centennial Road and Sunflower Drive.&nbsp;The driver, later identified as&nbsp;James Batterton, 61, Wichita, failed to stop for a traffic control device, exceeding the posted speed limit, and crossing the center line of the roadway. During the pursuit, a vehicle tire-deflating device was deployed to deflate one of the pickup’s tires.The pickup did come to a stop in the 2600 block of Centennial Road, however, the operator of the vehicle refused to exit the vehicle during the high risk traffic stop, according to Hanus. A police canine was deployed and pulled the driver from the vehicle.EMS transported Batterton to Salina Regional Health Center and treated for lacerations. He was then arrested on the requested charges that include Driving while under the influence, Fleeing/attempt to elude, Speeding, Traffic control device violation, Transporting an open container and Interference.

Police K9 pulls Kansas man from pickup after chase

Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Geary Community Hospital at 7:08 a.m. Thursday to the report of a woman who had been shot and raped in the 9700 block of Quarry Rd. Deputies responded and secured the residence where the incident allegedly took place on Quarry Rd.

A Junction City Police Officer observed a subject matching the description of the suspect at a residence in the 100 block of East 10th St. Geary County Deputies and Junction City Officers surrounded the residence. Contact was established with the subject and he was taken into custody without incident at 9:30 a.m.

The suspect was identified as Darien Manning of Milford. KS. Manning was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and Violation of a Protect Order.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605876435644.jpeg" alt="Darien Manning - Photo Geary County Sheriff's Department" />
 <figcaption>Darien Manning - Photo Geary County Sheriff's Department</figcaption>
 </figure>Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Geary Community Hospital at 7:08 a.m. Thursday to the report of a woman who had been shot and raped in the 9700 block of Quarry Rd. Deputies responded and secured the residence where the incident allegedly took place on Quarry Rd.A Junction City Police Officer observed a subject matching the description of the suspect at a residence in the 100 block of East 10th St. Geary County Deputies and Junction City Officers surrounded the residence. Contact was established with the subject and he was taken into custody without incident at 9:30 a.m.The suspect was identified as Darien Manning of Milford. KS. Manning was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and Violation of a Protect Order.

Geary County man is taken into custody following a domestic altercation where shots were fired

By AMY RICKER <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/244604ea-da02-435b-b5d1-9936420a3815">Great Bend Post</a>

GREAT BEND, Kan. — If you’ve received a text from the IRS saying that you need to accept a stimulus payment, do not click that link.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The
 IRS is warning of the latest stimulus payment scam making the rounds 
that is stealing your bank information, and a lot of people have already
 fallen for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The text on your cell phone looks 
like&nbsp;its&nbsp;coming from the IRS that says you have received a direct 
deposit of $1200 from the COVID-19 Treasury Fund. Continue here to 
accept this payment followed by a link to click.&nbsp;&nbsp;

IRS 
Spokesperson&nbsp;Alejandra Castro&nbsp;says when you click on the link, it 
connects you to a fraudulent website that looks a lot like the real 
I-R-S dot gov and asks you to fill out the form with your name, social 
security number, bank routing number, and bank account number. Castro 
says if you receive this text, the IRS is asking you to take these next 
steps.&nbsp;

“What you should do if you receive this text scam, you should take a screenshot of the message you received, and send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov" target="_blank">phishing@irs.gov</a>&nbsp;with
 the following information: the date, time, the time they received the 
text message, and the number that appears on the caller I.D.,” explained
 Castro.&nbsp;

Castro says there has been a dramatic increase in scams 
and cybercrimes this year due to the pandemic that revolve around the 
IRS.&nbsp;

“We do not send unsolicited texts or emails. The IRS does 
not call people with the threat of jail, lawsuits, or that are 
back-taxes owed on gift cards. We do not call taxpayers at home and 
demand payments immediately or they will be arrested. Please be on the 
lookout because it’s easy to fall for these scams because they appear to
 be so legitimate. But I think if taxpayers have the information then 
they are a step ahead and won’t fall victims to these scams.”&nbsp;

For more information on this and other phishing, identity theft, and scams, visit IRS.gov.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By AMY RICKER <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/244604ea-da02-435b-b5d1-9936420a3815">Great Bend Post</a>GREAT BEND, Kan. — If you’ve received a text from the IRS saying that you need to accept a stimulus payment, do not click that link.&nbsp;&nbsp;The
 IRS is warning of the latest stimulus payment scam making the rounds 
that is stealing your bank information, and a lot of people have already
 fallen for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The text on your cell phone looks 
like&nbsp;its&nbsp;coming from the IRS that says you have received a direct 
deposit of $1200 from the COVID-19 Treasury Fund. Continue here to 
accept this payment followed by a link to click.&nbsp;&nbsp;IRS 
Spokesperson&nbsp;Alejandra Castro&nbsp;says when you click on the link, it 
connects you to a fraudulent website that looks a lot like the real 
I-R-S dot gov and asks you to fill out the form with your name, social 
security number, bank routing number, and bank account number. Castro 
says if you receive this text, the IRS is asking you to take these next 
steps.&nbsp;“What you should do if you receive this text scam, you should take a screenshot of the message you received, and send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov" target="_blank">phishing@irs.gov</a>&nbsp;with
 the following information: the date, time, the time they received the 
text message, and the number that appears on the caller I.D.,” explained
 Castro.&nbsp;Castro says there has been a dramatic increase in scams 
and cybercrimes this year due to the pandemic that revolve around the 
IRS.&nbsp;“We do not send unsolicited texts or emails. The IRS does 
not call people with the threat of jail, lawsuits, or that are 
back-taxes owed on gift cards. We do not call taxpayers at home and 
demand payments immediately or they will be arrested. Please be on the 
lookout because it’s easy to fall for these scams because they appear to
 be so legitimate. But I think if taxpayers have the information then 
they are a step ahead and won’t fall victims to these scams.”&nbsp;For more information on this and other phishing, identity theft, and scams, visit IRS.gov.&nbsp;&nbsp;

IRS warns of new scam regarding stimulus payment 

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man was shot to death inside an apartment at the southern end of Kansas City, according to police.

Officers were called around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday to Timber Lakes Apartment Homes for reports of a shooting, police said in a news release. Arriving officers found a man with gunshot wounds inside one of the units, police said. The man was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he later died, officials said.

The victim’s name had not been released by Thursday morning. Police said detectives questioned people at the scene at the time of the shooting and were not looking for additional suspects.

Police did not immediately report whether any arrests had been made or what may have led to the shooting.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man was shot to death inside an apartment at the southern end of Kansas City, according to police.Officers were called around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday to Timber Lakes Apartment Homes for reports of a shooting, police said in a news release. Arriving officers found a man with gunshot wounds inside one of the units, police said. The man was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he later died, officials said.The victim’s name had not been released by Thursday morning. Police said detectives questioned people at the scene at the time of the shooting and were not looking for additional suspects.Police did not immediately report whether any arrests had been made or what may have led to the shooting.