KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man was fatally stabbed and another person arrested in the death following a police chase, authorities in Kansas City, Kansas, said.

The incident happened Saturday morning, when officers were called to investigate a report of a suspicious person.

Arriving officers found a man in the grass suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

A suspect fled the scene and was arrested after a car chase that involved the Kansas Highway Patrol, police said. Authorities have not released the names of the victim or the person arrested.

The stabbing was the 41st homicide in Kansas City, Kansas, this year. That compared with 23 homicides by the same time last year.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man was fatally stabbed and another person arrested in the death following a police chase, authorities in Kansas City, Kansas, said.The incident happened Saturday morning, when officers were called to investigate a report of a suspicious person.Arriving officers found a man in the grass suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.A suspect fled the scene and was arrested after a car chase that involved the Kansas Highway Patrol, police said. Authorities have not released the names of the victim or the person arrested.The stabbing was the 41st homicide in Kansas City, Kansas, this year. That compared with 23 homicides by the same time last year.

1 dead, 1 arrested following stabbing, KHP chase

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault and have made an arrest.

Just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a rape report at a residence in the 700 block of South Everett in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

At the home, a 45-year-old woman reported that while walking near Lincoln and Main, a suspect identified as 59-year-old Raul Lopez-Garcia contacted her, forced her into a residence and sexually assaulted her. 

The victim left the residence after the assault and called 911 for help.

Through the investigation, officers determined Lopez-Garcia to be the suspect and learned that the assault occurred in a home in the 100 block of East Lincoln Street, according to Wheeler.

Police arrested Lopez-Garcia and he is being held on requested charges of rape and aggravated kidnapping.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601908332772.png" alt="Lopez-Garcia photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Lopez-Garcia photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault and have made an arrest.Just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a rape report at a residence in the 700 block of South Everett in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.At the home, a 45-year-old woman reported that while walking near Lincoln and Main, a suspect identified as 59-year-old Raul Lopez-Garcia contacted her, forced her into a residence and sexually assaulted her. The victim left the residence after the assault and called 911 for help.Through the investigation, officers determined Lopez-Garcia to be the suspect and learned that the assault occurred in a home in the 100 block of East Lincoln Street, according to Wheeler.Police arrested Lopez-Garcia and he is being held on requested charges of rape and aggravated kidnapping.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Police: Kan. man sexually assaulted woman walking in neighborhood 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault and have a registered Kansas sex offender in custody.

Just after 7 p.m. Sept. 22, police were dispatched to a sexual assault case in the 800 block of South Sylvan in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.

Upon arrival, a 48-year-old female victim, told police she was walking in the area of Lincoln and Oliver when a suspect later identified as 34-year-old Darrius Johnson approached and grabbed her, forcing her into his Toyota Camry.

Johnson drove the victim to a separate location and sexually assaulted her. Johnson then drove the victim back to Lincoln and Oliver where she was released. Through the investigation and examination of evidence, Johnson was determined to have been involved in the attack. 

On Sunday, police reported they arrested Johnson October 1, in the 2100 block of South White Oak without incident.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of rape and aggravated kidnapping, according to Cruz.

Johnson has a previous felony conviction in 2010 for attempted aggravated sexual battery where victim is overcome by force or fear, according to the KBI offender registry.

At the time of his arrest, Johnson was out on bond for a separate alleged sex crime., according to Cruz.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601842042015.png" alt="Johnson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Johnson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault and have a registered Kansas sex offender in custody.Just after 7 p.m. Sept. 22, police were dispatched to a sexual assault case in the 800 block of South Sylvan in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.Upon arrival, a 48-year-old female victim, told police she was walking in the area of Lincoln and Oliver when a suspect later identified as 34-year-old Darrius Johnson approached and grabbed her, forcing her into his Toyota Camry.Johnson drove the victim to a separate location and sexually assaulted her. Johnson then drove the victim back to Lincoln and Oliver where she was released. Through the investigation and examination of evidence, Johnson was determined to have been involved in the attack. On Sunday, police reported they arrested Johnson October 1, in the 2100 block of South White Oak without incident.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of rape and aggravated kidnapping, according to Cruz.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601904705441.png" alt="Johnson-photo KBI Offender Registry" />
 <figcaption>Johnson-photo KBI Offender Registry</figcaption>
 </figure>Johnson has a previous felony conviction in 2010 for attempted aggravated sexual battery where victim is overcome by force or fear, according to the KBI offender registry.At the time of his arrest, Johnson was out on bond for a separate alleged sex crime., according to Cruz.

Kansas sex offender accused of rape, kidnapping 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Wichita Police Department (WPD) K9 team has seized pounds of illegal drugs off the streets of Wichita over the past ten days.

On Friday, the K9 team stopped a car at I-135 and 21st&nbsp;Street.&nbsp; Through the investigation of the stop, two cases and one duffle bag was found containing 55 pounds of high-grade marijuana and 20 ounces of THC wax, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Police arrested 28-year-old Lucas Fradet of Arvada, Colorado, on charges of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.&nbsp; The investigation will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

On Thursday, the K9 team stopped a car at the Turnpike and Kellogg exit.&nbsp; Through the investigation of the stop, 15 pounds of methamphetamine were located.

Arrested was a 44-year-old female from El Paso, Texas, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.&nbsp; The investigation is ongoing.

On Tuesday, the K9 team assisted the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) with a traffic stop at the Turnpike and I-135 exit.  Through the investigation, 12 pounds of methamphetamine were located in the vehicle.  The case is being investigated by Kansas Highway Patrol.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601662991271.png" alt="Photo courtesy Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Wichita Police Department (WPD) K9 team has seized pounds of illegal drugs off the streets of Wichita over the past ten days.On Friday, the K9 team stopped a car at I-135 and 21st&nbsp;Street.&nbsp; Through the investigation of the stop, two cases and one duffle bag was found containing 55 pounds of high-grade marijuana and 20 ounces of THC wax, according to officer Charley Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601672512893.png" alt="Fradet photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Fradet photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested 28-year-old Lucas Fradet of Arvada, Colorado, on charges of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.&nbsp; The investigation will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.On Thursday, the K9 team stopped a car at the Turnpike and Kellogg exit.&nbsp; Through the investigation of the stop, 15 pounds of methamphetamine were located.Arrested was a 44-year-old female from El Paso, Texas, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.&nbsp; The investigation is ongoing.On Tuesday, the K9 team assisted the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) with a traffic stop at the Turnpike and I-135 exit. Through the investigation, 12 pounds of methamphetamine were located in the vehicle. The case is being investigated by Kansas Highway Patrol.

Kansas K9 team seizes pounds of illegal drugs

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after&nbsp;

Just after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, police were doing proactive patrol monitoring for illegal drugs along Kellogg in Wichita at locations suspected of drug activity, according to officer Charley Davidson.

During the assignment, officers observed two suspects later identified as&nbsp;26-year-old Coleton Hess and&nbsp;29-year-old Christopher Cervantes and a third individual acting suspiciously at the Days Inn, 7321 E. Kellogg and then leaving in a red 2006 Jeep at a high rate of speed. 

Officers located the vehicle unoccupied in an apartment complex parking lot in the 7800 block of East Douglas.

Officers quickly located Hess and Cervantes in the area of the car, and they were arrested. They didn't locate the third individual, according to Davidson.

 Cervantes was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics. Through the investigation, officers recovered 57 grams of methamphetamine; 96 grams of marijuana; Two grams of cocaine; Narcotic pills; Two loaded handguns; An AR-15 rifle; Loaded AR-15 magazines; and&nbsp;Loaded handgun magazines.

Hess is being held on requested charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and outstanding warrants and Cervantes on requested charges of obstruct, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Cervantes has previous felony convictions and is currently on parole with the Kansas Department of Corrections for a voluntary manslaughter conviction. Cole has also had previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601654256593.png" alt="Photo courtesy Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after&nbsp;Just after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, police were doing proactive patrol monitoring for illegal drugs along Kellogg in Wichita at locations suspected of drug activity, according to officer Charley Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601657414569.png" alt="Hess photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Hess photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the assignment, officers observed two suspects later identified as&nbsp;26-year-old Coleton Hess and&nbsp;29-year-old Christopher Cervantes and a third individual acting suspiciously at the Days Inn, 7321 E. Kellogg and then leaving in a red 2006 Jeep at a high rate of speed. Officers located the vehicle unoccupied in an apartment complex parking lot in the 7800 block of East Douglas.Officers quickly located Hess and Cervantes in the area of the car, and they were arrested. They didn't locate the third individual, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601658133349.png" alt="Cervantes photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Cervantes photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> Cervantes was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics. Through the investigation, officers recovered 57 grams of methamphetamine; 96 grams of marijuana; Two grams of cocaine; Narcotic pills; Two loaded handguns; An AR-15 rifle; Loaded AR-15 magazines; and&nbsp;Loaded handgun magazines.Hess is being held on requested charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and outstanding warrants and Cervantes on requested charges of obstruct, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics, and possession of a firearm by a felon.Cervantes has previous felony convictions and is currently on parole with the Kansas Department of Corrections for a voluntary manslaughter conviction. Cole has also had previous felony convictions, according to Davidson.

Police catch 2 Kan. men with loaded guns, drugs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 20-year-old Democratic congressional candidate from Kansas who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">admitted&nbsp;</a>to circulating revenge porn was charged five years ago with threatening to shoot a high school student, according to newly released records.

Aaron Coleman was 14 in May 2015 when he was charged with a felony, making a criminal threat, according to police and court records show.&nbsp; He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of harassment.

The Kansas Democratic Party&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">disowned Coleman in August</a>&nbsp;after an ex-girlfriend said he physically abused her last December and is backing a write-in campaign by seven-term state Rep. Stan Frownfelter, who narrowly lost to Coleman in the primary. No Republican is on the ballot, but Republican Kristina Smith also launched a write-in campaign.

Coleman, a community college student and dishwasher who has been running on a liberal platform, defended himself in a text message to the Kansas City The Star, writing, “I find it insane to use someone’s juvenile record to distract from the fact Republicans and Democrats are engaging in full on class warfare right here in Wyandotte County and keeping people trapped in poverty in order to maximize profits.”

He told The Associated Press on Saturday in a text that Frownfelter shouldn’t have been “lazy” and stressed that the allegations were old.

“I was a troubled kid, and you’re on a witch hunt,” he wrote. “People are sick of it. Moving on.”

According to a police report and arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Star through an open records request, the school threat investigation began after a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer stationed at Turner High School learned that Coleman had sent a text message to someone saying, “Imma go up to the THS and shoot her then myself.” The messages went on to say, “My life is ruined and I just want to die.”

Coleman, who was not a student at the school, acknowledged that he wrote the message and said it was true that he wanted to hurt himself, but he said he never intended to harm or shoot the girl and didn’t have access to firearms, according to the police report.

Coleman, who left the Turner School District in May 2012 and was being home schooled, said he went into a “panic attack” after the girl posted a photo of his genitals on Facebook, the report said. He said that he wanted her to believe he was “crazy” so she would remove the photo, the police report said. The girl’s mother told police that her daughter feared for her safety.

In addition to the abuse accusations involving his ex-girlfriend, Coleman admitted in a Facebook post in June that allegations that he had posted revenge porn online and blackmailed and harassed middle school girls were true. He wrote that he had been “a sick and troubled 14-year-old boy.” He has not publicly addressed the allegations made by his former girlfriend.

It wasn’t immediately clear if the case involving the threatening text message was handled in juvenile court or was moved to adult court. Coleman declined to discuss specifics, a spokesman in the prosecutor’s office didn’t immediately respond to an email and police weren’t immediately able to respond to a records request. The Star wrote that it discovered the arrest and charges during a search of Kansas court records and requested supporting documents.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597491942776.png" alt="Photo courtesy Aaron Coleman for Kansas" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy Aaron Coleman for Kansas</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 20-year-old Democratic congressional candidate from Kansas who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">admitted&nbsp;</a>to circulating revenge porn was charged five years ago with threatening to shoot a high school student, according to newly released records.Aaron Coleman was 14 in May 2015 when he was charged with a felony, making a criminal threat, according to police and court records show.&nbsp; He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of harassment.The Kansas Democratic Party&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">disowned Coleman in August</a>&nbsp;after an ex-girlfriend said he physically abused her last December and is backing a write-in campaign by seven-term state Rep. Stan Frownfelter, who narrowly lost to Coleman in the primary. No Republican is on the ballot, but Republican Kristina Smith also launched a write-in campaign.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597492154851.png" alt="Rep. Stan Frownfelter " />
 <figcaption>Rep. Stan Frownfelter </figcaption>
 </figure>Coleman, a community college student and dishwasher who has been running on a liberal platform, defended himself in a text message to the Kansas City The Star, writing, “I find it insane to use someone’s juvenile record to distract from the fact Republicans and Democrats are engaging in full on class warfare right here in Wyandotte County and keeping people trapped in poverty in order to maximize profits.”He told The Associated Press on Saturday in a text that Frownfelter shouldn’t have been “lazy” and stressed that the allegations were old.“I was a troubled kid, and you’re on a witch hunt,” he wrote. “People are sick of it. Moving on.”According to a police report and arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Star through an open records request, the school threat investigation began after a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer stationed at Turner High School learned that Coleman had sent a text message to someone saying, “Imma go up to the THS and shoot her then myself.” The messages went on to say, “My life is ruined and I just want to die.”Coleman, who was not a student at the school, acknowledged that he wrote the message and said it was true that he wanted to hurt himself, but he said he never intended to harm or shoot the girl and didn’t have access to firearms, according to the police report.Coleman, who left the Turner School District in May 2012 and was being home schooled, said he went into a “panic attack” after the girl posted a photo of his genitals on Facebook, the report said. He said that he wanted her to believe he was “crazy” so she would remove the photo, the police report said. The girl’s mother told police that her daughter feared for her safety.In addition to the abuse accusations involving his ex-girlfriend, Coleman admitted in a Facebook post in June that allegations that he had posted revenge porn online and blackmailed and harassed middle school girls were true. He wrote that he had been “a sick and troubled 14-year-old boy.” He has not publicly addressed the allegations made by his former girlfriend.It wasn’t immediately clear if the case involving the threatening text message was handled in juvenile court or was moved to adult court. Coleman declined to discuss specifics, a spokesman in the prosecutor’s office didn’t immediately respond to an email and police weren’t immediately able to respond to a records request. The Star wrote that it discovered the arrest and charges during a search of Kansas court records and requested supporting documents.

Records accuse Kansas legislative candidate of threat at 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Protesters are pledging to camp in front of police headquarters in downtown Kansas City until the officer who kneeled on a pregnant Black woman is fired.

KCUR&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-10-03/protesters-camp-overnight-at-kansas-city-police-headquarters-following-arrest-of-pregnant-woman">reports&nbsp;</a>that around a dozen protesters spent the night Friday on the lawn outside the police headquarters, with their numbers growing throughout Saturday. They also want Chief Rick Smith to resign.

Witnesses who identified themselves as legal observers and affiliated with a local group of attorneys called “Liberty Lawyers” stood by overnight.

The pregnant woman’s lawyer, Stacy Shaw, said an officer threw the woman to the ground Wednesday night when she complained that he had backed into her as she filmed a balloon release for a homicide victim. But police said in a statement that officers were responding to a report of fighting and that the woman was interfering with officers who were trying to arrest a man.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-city-racial-injustice-7bd17173b1551b4ada4514c28039094e">Video&nbsp;</a>shows the woman on the ground with the officer’s knee on her back while people in the crowd yell to stop because she is pregnant. Some officers can be heard telling the crowd they will be arrested if they don’t move back.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Video of a Kansas City police officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant Black woman while arresting her have led to calls for the officer involved to be fired and reignited demands that the police chief resign.

Civil rights groups and the police tell different versions of what happened Wednesday night when the woman was arrested. Police say she interfered while they were trying to arrest a man and while they were trying to handcuff her.

The woman's attorney, Stacy Shaw, and others ridiculed that story Friday and said the arrest was another example of the police department's abuse of Black citizens in Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating after videos on social media show an officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant woman while handcuffing her during a confrontation.

The officers were arresting a man Wednesday night when the woman “grabbed and touched” the officers, police spokesman Capt. Dave Jackson said Thursday. He said the woman was evaluated and released from a hospital, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article246154085.html">reported</a>.

Jackson said the department has not had a chance to review the officers' video or surveillance video but are taking the incident seriously.

He encouraged anyone who was at the scene and wants to voice concerns about what they saw to file complaints with the Office of Community Complaints or the police department.

The incident in eastern Kansas City began as a fight between two women at a business. Police cleared the area but a man refused to leave and the woman who is shown in the vehicle would not stop interfering with the arrest, WDAF-TV reported.

She and the man were arrested for interfering with the arrest, Jackson said. No names have been released.

Civil rights attorney Stacy Shaw posted the video to social media Thursday.

“It’s just an example of how the police have no regard for anyone,” Shaw said. “If they are going to do this to a visibly pregnant woman, imagine what they’re doing to the kids out in the street.”

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601602944860.png" alt="&nbsp;A video shows an officer putting his knee on a woman's back during an arrest Wednesday night. image courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;A video shows an officer putting his knee on a woman's back during an arrest Wednesday night. image courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Protesters are pledging to camp in front of police headquarters in downtown Kansas City until the officer who kneeled on a pregnant Black woman is fired.KCUR&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-10-03/protesters-camp-overnight-at-kansas-city-police-headquarters-following-arrest-of-pregnant-woman">reports&nbsp;</a>that around a dozen protesters spent the night Friday on the lawn outside the police headquarters, with their numbers growing throughout Saturday. They also want Chief Rick Smith to resign.Witnesses who identified themselves as legal observers and affiliated with a local group of attorneys called “Liberty Lawyers” stood by overnight.The pregnant woman’s lawyer, Stacy Shaw, said an officer threw the woman to the ground Wednesday night when she complained that he had backed into her as she filmed a balloon release for a homicide victim. But police said in a statement that officers were responding to a report of fighting and that the woman was interfering with officers who were trying to arrest a man.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-kansas-city-racial-injustice-7bd17173b1551b4ada4514c28039094e">Video&nbsp;</a>shows the woman on the ground with the officer’s knee on her back while people in the crowd yell to stop because she is pregnant. Some officers can be heard telling the crowd they will be arrested if they don’t move back.------KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Video of a Kansas City police officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant Black woman while arresting her have led to calls for the officer involved to be fired and reignited demands that the police chief resign.Civil rights groups and the police tell different versions of what happened Wednesday night when the woman was arrested. Police say she interfered while they were trying to arrest a man and while they were trying to handcuff her.The woman's attorney, Stacy Shaw, and others ridiculed that story Friday and said the arrest was another example of the police department's abuse of Black citizens in Kansas City.------KANSAS CITY (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating after videos on social media show an officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant woman while handcuffing her during a confrontation.The officers were arresting a man Wednesday night when the woman “grabbed and touched” the officers, police spokesman Capt. Dave Jackson said Thursday. He said the woman was evaluated and released from a hospital, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article246154085.html">reported</a>.Jackson said the department has not had a chance to review the officers' video or surveillance video but are taking the incident seriously.He encouraged anyone who was at the scene and wants to voice concerns about what they saw to file complaints with the Office of Community Complaints or the police department.The incident in eastern Kansas City began as a fight between two women at a business. Police cleared the area but a man refused to leave and the woman who is shown in the vehicle would not stop interfering with the arrest, WDAF-TV reported.She and the man were arrested for interfering with the arrest, Jackson said. No names have been released.Civil rights attorney Stacy Shaw posted the video to social media Thursday.“It’s just an example of how the police have no regard for anyone,” Shaw said. “If they are going to do this to a visibly pregnant woman, imagine what they’re doing to the kids out in the street.”<a href="https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&amp;utm_source=eagleradio-jcpost&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=thumbnails-a:Below%20Article%20Thumbnails:" target="_blank">by Taboola</a><a href="https://popup.taboola.com/en/?template=colorbox&amp;utm_source=eagleradio-jcpost&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=thumbnails-a:Below%20Article%20Thumbnails:" target="_blank">Sponsored Links</a>

KC demonstrators camp in protest of pregnant  woman's arrest

SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 6:30a.m. Thursday, a homeowner reported two males possibly burglarizing an outbuilding in the 100 block of southeast Croco Road in rural Shawnee County, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Deputies arrived and set up a perimeter.&nbsp; A deputy attempted to stop a red 2002 Honda Accord that was leaving the area.&nbsp; The Honda was towing an individual on an ATV that matched the description of the suspect.&nbsp; 

One suspect unhooked the ATV and jumped into the passenger side of the Honda.&nbsp;&nbsp; The driver of the Honda failed to stop for deputies, initiating a brief pursuit that ended near southeast 2nd&nbsp;and Rice Road.

The driver, Anthony A. Weems, 21, of Topeka, was arrested on scene.&nbsp; The passenger, Jacobe Calvin Jeffrey Quiring-Grier, 19, of Topeka, fled from the car, initiating a foot pursuit.&nbsp; 

A K9 officer began tracking and Quiring-Grier was arrested a short time later on the levee between southeast Croco Road and Rice Road, according to Stallbaumer.

A firearm was located on Weems.&nbsp; Another firearm was located in the Honda. Weems and Quiring-Grier were transported to the Law Enforcement Center for additional questioning.

While at the Law Enforcement Center, Quiring-Grier became physically combative and officers were forced to deploy a Taser in order to bring him under control.&nbsp; Once Quiring-Grier was subdued, AMR was dispatched and a physical welfare check was completed. Quiring-Grier was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, flee and elude, and battery on a law enforcement officer.

Weems is being held on requested charges of felony theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, and flee and elude.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601585260566.png" alt="Weems photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Weems photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.Just after 6:30a.m. Thursday, a homeowner reported two males possibly burglarizing an outbuilding in the 100 block of southeast Croco Road in rural Shawnee County, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.Deputies arrived and set up a perimeter.&nbsp; A deputy attempted to stop a red 2002 Honda Accord that was leaving the area.&nbsp; The Honda was towing an individual on an ATV that matched the description of the suspect.&nbsp; One suspect unhooked the ATV and jumped into the passenger side of the Honda.&nbsp;&nbsp; The driver of the Honda failed to stop for deputies, initiating a brief pursuit that ended near southeast 2nd&nbsp;and Rice Road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601585335475.png" alt="Quiring-Grier-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Quiring-Grier-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, Anthony A. Weems, 21, of Topeka, was arrested on scene.&nbsp; The passenger, Jacobe Calvin Jeffrey Quiring-Grier, 19, of Topeka, fled from the car, initiating a foot pursuit.&nbsp; A K9 officer began tracking and Quiring-Grier was arrested a short time later on the levee between southeast Croco Road and Rice Road, according to Stallbaumer.A firearm was located on Weems.&nbsp; Another firearm was located in the Honda. Weems and Quiring-Grier were transported to the Law Enforcement Center for additional questioning.While at the Law Enforcement Center, Quiring-Grier became physically combative and officers were forced to deploy a Taser in order to bring him under control.&nbsp; Once Quiring-Grier was subdued, AMR was dispatched and a physical welfare check was completed. Quiring-Grier was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of felony theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, flee and elude, and battery on a law enforcement officer.Weems is being held on requested charges of felony theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, and flee and elude.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deputies use Taser on Kan. burglary suspect after arrest

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting.

Just after 10 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 1300 block of north Volutsia in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located a 56-year-old man who had been shot. &nbsp;He was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed unknown suspects began shooting at the residence, striking the victim. &nbsp;Several other individuals inside the home were not injured.

This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601724237150.png" alt="Police at the scene of the investigation photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene of the investigation photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting.Just after 10 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 1300 block of north Volutsia in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located a 56-year-old man who had been shot. &nbsp;He was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed unknown suspects began shooting at the residence, striking the victim. &nbsp;Several other individuals inside the home were not injured.This was not a random incident, according to Davidson. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: 56-year-old wounded when suspect shot at Kan. home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Video of a Kansas City police officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant Black woman while arresting her have led to calls for the officer involved to be fired and reignited demands that the police chief resign. 

Civil rights groups and the police tell different versions of what happened Wednesday night when the woman was arrested. Police say she interfered while they were trying to arrest a man and while they were trying to handcuff her. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601602944860.png" alt="Police responded Thursday a video that shows an officer putting his knee on a woman's back during an arrest Wednesday night. image courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police responded Thursday a video that shows an officer putting his knee on a woman's back during an arrest Wednesday night. image courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Video of a Kansas City police officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant Black woman while arresting her have led to calls for the officer involved to be fired and reignited demands that the police chief resign. Civil rights groups and the police tell different versions of what happened Wednesday night when the woman was arrested. Police say she interfered while they were trying to arrest a man and while they were trying to handcuff her. The woman's attorney, Stacy Shaw, and others ridiculed that story Friday and said the arrest was another example of the police department's abuse of Black citizens in Kansas City.------KANSAS CITY (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating after videos on social media show an officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant woman while handcuffing her during a confrontation.The officers were arresting a man Wednesday night when the woman “grabbed and touched” the officers, police spokesman Capt. Dave Jackson said Thursday. He said the woman was evaluated and released from a hospital, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article246154085.html">reported</a>.Jackson said the department has not had a chance to review the officers' video or surveillance video but are taking the incident seriously.He encouraged anyone who was at the scene and wants to voice concerns about what they saw to file complaints with the Office of Community Complaints or the police department.The incident in eastern Kansas City began as a fight between two women at a business. Police cleared the area but a man refused to leave and the woman who is shown in the vehicle would not stop interfering with the arrest, WDAF-TV reported.She and the man were arrested for interfering with the arrest, Jackson said. No names have been released.Civil rights attorney Stacy Shaw posted the video to social media Thursday.“It’s just an example of how the police have no regard for anyone,” Shaw said. “If they are going to do this to a visibly pregnant woman, imagine what they’re doing to the kids out in the street.”

Update: KC police arrest of pregnant woman criticized

SHAWNEE COUNTY— A Kansas teen arrested this week for the cold case murder of an 18-year-old Topeka girl has been charged in the case.

On Thursday, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay&nbsp; filed murder charges against 19-year-old Javon Amond Smith, in Shawnee County District Court, in the 2017&nbsp; Cold Case homicide of 18-year-old Kianna Hodge.

Just after 11:30 p.m. March 4, law enforcement responded to the area of 23rd Street and SE Belleview in Topeka in response to reported gunshots. 

Shortly thereafter, law enforcement was dispatched to Reser’s near 6th and SE Deer Creek in response to two shooting victims arriving at that location in a gold Ford Focus. Kianna Hodge, one occupant of the Focus, died as the result of her gunshot injuries. 

As law enforcement was responding to both scenes, a second vehicle, a Chevy Traverse, carrying three additional shooting victims was located. The investigation revealed that occupants of both vehicles had been struck by gunfire from the same incident. A suspect on foot had shot into both vehicles as they passed through the intersection of 23rd Street and SE Belleview. Law enforcement located 53 shell casings at the intersection, all 7.62 caliber, according to Kagy.

Kagay announced that Smith, who was a juvenile at the time he committed the crimes, has now been charged with 8 felony offenses related to the cold case: Murder in the First Degree, Premeditated (Off-Grid Felony); Murder in the First Degree, Committed During an Inherently Dangerous Felony (Off-Grid Felony); two counts of Criminal Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle (Level 3 Felonies); Aggravated Battery, Great Bodily Harm (Level 4 Felony); and three counts of Aggravated Battery (Level 7 Felonies).

Smith is being held without bond until his detention hearing in juvenile court, Monday.&nbsp; Kagay said that his office has already begun the process of seeking authority to prosecute Smith as an adult for this case. He is facing other adult prosecutions for offenses he committed as a juvenile in Shawnee County District Court Cases.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601575530743.png" alt="Javon Smith-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Javon Smith-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY— A Kansas teen arrested this week for the cold case murder of an 18-year-old Topeka girl has been charged in the case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601570234524.png" alt="Kianna Hodge photo Penwell Gable Funeral Home" />
 <figcaption>Kianna Hodge photo Penwell Gable Funeral Home</figcaption>
 </figure>On Thursday, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay&nbsp; filed murder charges against 19-year-old Javon Amond Smith, in Shawnee County District Court, in the 2017&nbsp; Cold Case homicide of 18-year-old Kianna Hodge.Just after 11:30 p.m. March 4, law enforcement responded to the area of 23rd Street and SE Belleview in Topeka in response to reported gunshots. Shortly thereafter, law enforcement was dispatched to Reser’s near 6th and SE Deer Creek in response to two shooting victims arriving at that location in a gold Ford Focus. Kianna Hodge, one occupant of the Focus, died as the result of her gunshot injuries. As law enforcement was responding to both scenes, a second vehicle, a Chevy Traverse, carrying three additional shooting victims was located. The investigation revealed that occupants of both vehicles had been struck by gunfire from the same incident. A suspect on foot had shot into both vehicles as they passed through the intersection of 23rd Street and SE Belleview. Law enforcement located 53 shell casings at the intersection, all 7.62 caliber, according to Kagy.Kagay announced that Smith, who was a juvenile at the time he committed the crimes, has now been charged with 8 felony offenses related to the cold case: Murder in the First Degree, Premeditated (Off-Grid Felony); Murder in the First Degree, Committed During an Inherently Dangerous Felony (Off-Grid Felony); two counts of Criminal Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle (Level 3 Felonies); Aggravated Battery, Great Bodily Harm (Level 4 Felony); and three counts of Aggravated Battery (Level 7 Felonies).Smith is being held without bond until his detention hearing in juvenile court, Monday.&nbsp; Kagay said that his office has already begun the process of seeking authority to prosecute Smith as an adult for this case. He is facing other adult prosecutions for offenses he committed as a juvenile in Shawnee County District Court Cases.

Suspect charged with murder in Kan. cold case killing

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a report for forgery and unlawful to obtain prescription drug in the 2400 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan on October 1, 2020, at approximately 5:18 pm. 

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 26-year-old woman identified as Amber GIbson of Illinois attempted to obtain prescription drugs with a fictitious prescription. 

Police arrested Gibson on requested charges of forgery and unlawful to obtain prescription drug. 

She was issued a total bond of $7,000.00 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; a report for forgery and unlawful to obtain prescription drug in the 2400 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan on October 1, 2020, at approximately 5:18 pm. According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 26-year-old woman identified as Amber GIbson of Illinois attempted to obtain prescription drugs with a fictitious prescription. Police arrested Gibson on requested charges of forgery and unlawful to obtain prescription drug. She was issued a total bond of $7,000.00 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.&nbsp;

RCPD: Illinois woman arrested for alleged forgery 

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen after an incident early Thursday in Salina.

Just after 5a.m. Thursday, a 51-year-old Salina man told police that he witnessed an orange car strike a white pickup at Crawford and Fairdale at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester 

The white pickup drove off and the man pulled his 2007 Chevy Trailblazer in front of the orange vehicle driven by 18-year-old Michela Redmond of Salina, in an effort to prevent her from leaving.

Redmond exited her vehicle, approached the Trailblazer, and allegedly began pulling on the rear driver side window that was open slightly until it broke, according to Forrester. 

The 51-year-old man exited his vehicle and Redmond allegedly began punching him repeatedly in the face, breaking his eye glasses.

&nbsp;Redmond then got back in her vehicle and allegedly ran directly into the Trailblazer causing approximately $1,300 in damage to the front bumper. She then fled the scene.

Police located Redmond driving a 2005 Chevy Cobalt in the 700 block of Fairdale in Salina and arrested her on requested charges that include Aggravated battery, Felony damage to property, Battery and Damage to property.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601648104093.jpeg" alt="Redmond photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Redmond photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen after an incident early Thursday in Salina.Just after 5a.m. Thursday, a 51-year-old Salina man told police that he witnessed an orange car strike a white pickup at Crawford and Fairdale at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester The white pickup drove off and the man pulled his 2007 Chevy Trailblazer in front of the orange vehicle driven by 18-year-old Michela Redmond of Salina, in an effort to prevent her from leaving.Redmond exited her vehicle, approached the Trailblazer, and allegedly began pulling on the rear driver side window that was open slightly until it broke, according to Forrester. The 51-year-old man exited his vehicle and Redmond allegedly began punching him repeatedly in the face, breaking his eye glasses.&nbsp;Redmond then got back in her vehicle and allegedly ran directly into the Trailblazer causing approximately $1,300 in damage to the front bumper. She then fled the scene.Police located Redmond driving a 2005 Chevy Cobalt in the 700 block of Fairdale in Salina and arrested her on requested charges that include Aggravated battery, Felony damage to property, Battery and Damage to property.

Police: Kansas teen jailed after alleged violent attack

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with shooting and killing two people in Arkansas was captured in Kansas and sent back to stand trial. 

Bryant Lamont Smith, 33, was arrested Friday in Parsons, Kansas, in an operation that included officials from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Kansas Highway Patrol. 

Deputies took Smith&nbsp; back to Pine Bluff on Tuesday and he was being held in jail without bail in Jefferson County. 

Prosecutor Kyle Hunter says Smith was charged Sept. 24 in Jefferson County Circuit Court with two counts of capital murder in the fatal shootings of Kavon Mitchell and Emonya Moten.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601588453145.png" alt="Smith spent the weekend the Labette County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Smith spent the weekend the Labette County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with shooting and killing two people in Arkansas was captured in Kansas and sent back to stand trial. Bryant Lamont Smith, 33, was arrested Friday in Parsons, Kansas, in an operation that included officials from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Kansas Highway Patrol. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601588424966.png" alt="Smith photo Jefferson Co." />
 <figcaption>Smith photo Jefferson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies took Smith&nbsp; back to Pine Bluff on Tuesday and he was being held in jail without bail in Jefferson County. Prosecutor Kyle Hunter says Smith was charged Sept. 24 in Jefferson County Circuit Court with two counts of capital murder in the fatal shootings of Kavon Mitchell and Emonya Moten.

Man wanted in 2 Arkansas killings spent weekend in Kan. jail

HUTCHINSON —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent attack on two women and have made an arrest.

Braxton Allen, 21, is being held on a bond of $350,000 on requested charges of of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated robbery and a single count of felony criminal damage to property.

A 24-year-old woman from Hutchinson and 22-year-old woman from Lyons reported to police that they were beaten, restrained&nbsp; and had property damaged and taken from them by a man identified as Allen, according to a media release.&nbsp;

Just after 3:30a.m. Thursday, police located Allen and booked him into the Reno County Correctional Facility.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601579222281.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Allen photo Reno County" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Allen photo Reno County</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent attack on two women and have made an arrest.Braxton Allen, 21, is being held on a bond of $350,000 on requested charges of of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated robbery and a single count of felony criminal damage to property.A 24-year-old woman from Hutchinson and 22-year-old woman from Lyons reported to police that they were beaten, restrained&nbsp; and had property damaged and taken from them by a man identified as Allen, according to a media release.&nbsp;Just after 3:30a.m. Thursday, police located Allen and booked him into the Reno County Correctional Facility.

Police arrest Kansas man for alleged violent attack on 2 women

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the 2017 cold case murder of <a href="https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/133858/Kianna-Hodge/Topeka-KS">Kianna C. Hodge, </a>18, of Topeka, and have arrested 19-year-old Javon A. Smith of Topeka.

Just before midnight March 4, 2017, police were dispatched to SE 23rd Street and SE Bellview Avenue in reference to shots fired in the area, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen. 

Five adults were injured as a result of the shooting.&nbsp; Police located Hodge in a vehicle near SE 6th Avenue and SE Deer Creek Trafficway. She was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene. 

The four other victims received non-life threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.

“Since 2017, investigators have worked diligently to bring justice to Hodge, the four other shooting victims and their families. I am pleased that today we can announce we have made an arrest in this case,” said Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. “Topekans should be very proud of all of the hard work investigators put into this case.”

Police booked Smith Thursday into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include&nbsp;1st Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601575530743.png" alt="Javon Smith-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Javon Smith-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the 2017 cold case murder of <a href="https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/133858/Kianna-Hodge/Topeka-KS">Kianna C. Hodge, </a>18, of Topeka, and have arrested 19-year-old Javon A. Smith of Topeka.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1601570234524.png" alt="Kianna Hodge -photo courtesy <a href="https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/133858/Kianna-Hodge/Topeka-KS">Penwell-Gable Funeral Home</a>" />
 <figcaption>Kianna Hodge -photo courtesy <a href="https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/133858/Kianna-Hodge/Topeka-KS">Penwell-Gable Funeral Home</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Just before midnight March 4, 2017, police were dispatched to SE 23rd Street and SE Bellview Avenue in reference to shots fired in the area, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen. Five adults were injured as a result of the shooting.&nbsp; Police located Hodge in a vehicle near SE 6th Avenue and SE Deer Creek Trafficway. She was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene. The four other victims received non-life threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.“Since 2017, investigators have worked diligently to bring justice to Hodge, the four other shooting victims and their families. I am pleased that today we can announce we have made an arrest in this case,” said Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. “Topekans should be very proud of all of the hard work investigators put into this case.”Police booked Smith Thursday into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include&nbsp;1st Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.

Police: Suspect arrested in Kan. teen's cold case killing

WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;– A second defendant pleaded guilty Wednesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, Stephen McAllister said.

Rico Montes, 28, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Montes admitted he and co-defendant&nbsp;Jorge Correa, 25, Wichita, robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main in Newton, Kan., while another man waited in the car. Montes and Correa were armed when they entered the store.

Montes is set for sentencing Dec. 16. He could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Correa pleaded guilty last week and is set for sentencing Dec. 8. He admitted firing several shots during the robbery. No one was injured. A third defendant,&nbsp;Jeremiah Urias, 18, Wichita, who is alleged to have driven the&nbsp;getaway car, is set for a change of plea hearing Oct. 13.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581099698077.png" alt="Montes is being held in Harvey County" />
 <figcaption>Montes is being held in Harvey County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;– A second defendant pleaded guilty Wednesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, Stephen McAllister said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580826387253.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>Rico Montes, 28, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Montes admitted he and co-defendant&nbsp;Jorge Correa, 25, Wichita, robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main in Newton, Kan., while another man waited in the car. Montes and Correa were armed when they entered the store.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581099764567.png" alt="Correa photo Harvey Co." />
 <figcaption>Correa photo Harvey Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Montes is set for sentencing Dec. 16. He could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581099636176.png" alt="Urias photo Harvey Co." />
 <figcaption>Urias photo Harvey Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Correa pleaded guilty last week and is set for sentencing Dec. 8. He admitted firing several shots during the robbery. No one was injured. A third defendant,&nbsp;Jeremiah Urias, 18, Wichita, who is alleged to have driven the&nbsp;getaway car, is set for a change of plea hearing Oct. 13.

2nd suspect admits role in Kan. armed robbery

FINNEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man's death and after asking the public for help with information have made an arrest.

On Tuesday morning, police arrested Christian Benitez, 16, Garden City, on on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree and Aggravated Robbery, according to Sgt. Lana Urgeaga. He is being held in the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center.

Just before 11:30 a.m., Sunday,&nbsp; police responded to the Sunflower Inn, 1311 East Fulton in Garden City in reference to a man not breathing, according to Urteaga.

Officers arrived and were taken to room 115 by motel staff. Upon entering the room, officers found 23-year-old Alec Cantu&nbsp; dead on the floor. Cantu had signs of trauma to his body, and it was apparent an altercation took place inside the motel room.

Just before 10a.m. Sunday morning, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4100 W. Railroad Ave. for an abandoned vehicle in the Arkansas River. The car was registered to Alec Cantu and had been vandalized.

The case has been turned over to the Finney County Attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601321333410.png" alt="Sunflower Inn Google image" />
 <figcaption>Sunflower Inn Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man's death and after asking the public for help with information have made an arrest.On Tuesday morning, police arrested Christian Benitez, 16, Garden City, on on requested charges of Murder in the 1st degree and Aggravated Robbery, according to Sgt. Lana Urgeaga. He is being held in the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center.Just before 11:30 a.m., Sunday,&nbsp; police responded to the Sunflower Inn, 1311 East Fulton in Garden City in reference to a man not breathing, according to Urteaga.Officers arrived and were taken to room 115 by motel staff. Upon entering the room, officers found 23-year-old Alec Cantu&nbsp; dead on the floor. Cantu had signs of trauma to his body, and it was apparent an altercation took place inside the motel room.Just before 10a.m. Sunday morning, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4100 W. Railroad Ave. for an abandoned vehicle in the Arkansas River. The car was registered to Alec Cantu and had been vandalized.The case has been turned over to the Finney County Attorney's office.

SW Kan. teen arrested after dead man's car found vandalized, in river

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon arrested in connection with a fatal shooting made his first court appearance Friday.

Christian Wohlford was charged with 1st degree murder, aggravated robbery, attempted 1st degree murder, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;

Just before 3:30a.m. Sept. 22, police responded to a&nbsp;police responded to a check shots call in the 500 block of North Edwards in Wichita, according to&nbsp;according to police Lt. Christian Cory.

Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive victim identified as 42-year-old Jeremy Hutchins in a white Nissan Xterra who had been shot in his upper torso.

Fire and EMS arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures, but Hutchins died on the scene, according to Cory. Police also contacted a female acquaintance at the scene of the shooting.

Investigators learned that Hutchins met Wholford in the&nbsp;2700 Block of West Newell Street to make a property transaction.&nbsp;There was a disturbance between the two while in the SUV and Wholford shot Hutchins, according to Cory. Wholford also shop at the female acquaintance but she was not injured.

Later that morning, police arrested Wohlford during a traffic stop at South Washington Avenue and East Luther Street. Police have not released details on what property was involved in the transaction.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600873022540.png" alt="Wohlford has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been on parol since since June -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Wohlford has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. He had been on parol since since June -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon arrested in connection with a fatal shooting made his first court appearance Friday.Christian Wohlford was charged with 1st degree murder, aggravated robbery, attempted 1st degree murder, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;Just before 3:30a.m. Sept. 22, police responded to a&nbsp;police responded to a check shots call in the 500 block of North Edwards in Wichita, according to&nbsp;according to police Lt. Christian Cory.Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive victim identified as 42-year-old Jeremy Hutchins in a white Nissan Xterra who had been shot in his upper torso.Fire and EMS arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures, but Hutchins died on the scene, according to Cory. Police also contacted a female acquaintance at the scene of the shooting.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600798039296.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday morning -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday morning -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned that Hutchins met Wholford in the&nbsp;2700 Block of West Newell Street to make a property transaction.&nbsp;There was a disturbance between the two while in the SUV and Wholford shot Hutchins, according to Cory. Wholford also shop at the female acquaintance but she was not injured.Later that morning, police arrested Wohlford during a traffic stop at South Washington Avenue and East Luther Street. Police have not released details on what property was involved in the transaction.

Kan. felon on parol since June charged with murder

KANSAS CITY – U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison, at a joint press conference with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith, announced Monday that 518 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend.

“On behalf of the team of federal law enforcement agencies involved in this groundbreaking initiative, I made certain promises when Operation LeGend was launched,” Garrison said. “Those promises have been kept. The FBI, the ATF, the DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service worked collaboratively and effectively with the Kansas City Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to accomplish the objectives of Operation LeGend. We created a model for others to follow. Our success in Kansas City is now being duplicated in eight more cities across the nation.”

“We promised that Operation LeGend would be a short-term, high-impact strategy to freeze the escalation of violent crime and respond to the record number of homicides in Kansas City this year,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept. Operation LeGend has had a significant impact on violent crime in Kansas City, and those efforts will continue.”

During the 10 weeks from the announcement of Operation LeGend on July 8 through Sept. 16, homicides in Kansas City were down 22 percent, non-fatal shootings were down 24 percent, and aggravated assaults were down 44 percent, as compared to the 10 weeks before July 8.

“We promised that federal agents would work alongside local law enforcement, in a supportive role to provide additional support and assistance,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept, and in the process, valuable lessons were gained for how to confront violent crime.”

For example, the FBI has doubled the number of agents working violent crime cases and embedded agents with the Kansas City Police Department’s violent crime unit. The ATF has added a new unit that is permanently embedded with Kansas City’s assault squad. Intelligence has been gained and shared among law enforcement agencies to improve future investigations. “These strategies for collaborating with local law enforcement have been successful, and will continue,” Garrison said.

“We promised there would be no storm troopers patrolling the streets of Kansas City, no interference with the civil rights of protesters engaged in public demonstrations,” Garrison said. “Despite accusations of a federal occupation, we have worked cooperatively with both local law enforcement and local community leaders. None of those dire predictions from our critics came to pass.”

“I’ve also said, from the start of Operation LeGend, that law enforcement would not be the sole solution to violent crime,” Garrison added. “Violence is a community issue, and requires a community-wide response.”

“I hope that by keeping the promises we made, by doing what we said we would do, we’ve established a level of trust and credibility that will continue to bear fruit,” Garrison said.

Among those arrested since the launch of Operation LeGend, 126 are federal defendants in the Western District of Missouri (with additional federal cases referred to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Kansas and Texas). Among the remaining arrests, 37 were homicide cases. In addition to the arrests, agents and officers have seized 176 firearms, large quantities of illegal drugs, and several stolen vehicles during Operation LeGend.

Among the homicide arrests made under Operation LeGend was the defendant charged in state court with murder of 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, in whose memory the operation was named.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office does not track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court or in other districts. Defendants have been charged in the Western District of Missouri with the following federal crimes:&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;70 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;45 defendants have been charged with drug trafficking offenses;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;11 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595354920053.png" alt="4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, in whose memory the operation was named." />
 <figcaption>4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, in whose memory the operation was named.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY – U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison, at a joint press conference with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith, announced Monday that 518 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend.“On behalf of the team of federal law enforcement agencies involved in this groundbreaking initiative, I made certain promises when Operation LeGend was launched,” Garrison said. “Those promises have been kept. The FBI, the ATF, the DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service worked collaboratively and effectively with the Kansas City Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to accomplish the objectives of Operation LeGend. We created a model for others to follow. Our success in Kansas City is now being duplicated in eight more cities across the nation.”Promises Made, Promises Kept“We promised that Operation LeGend would be a short-term, high-impact strategy to freeze the escalation of violent crime and respond to the record number of homicides in Kansas City this year,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept. Operation LeGend has had a significant impact on violent crime in Kansas City, and those efforts will continue.”During the 10 weeks from the announcement of Operation LeGend on July 8 through Sept. 16, homicides in Kansas City were down 22 percent, non-fatal shootings were down 24 percent, and aggravated assaults were down 44 percent, as compared to the 10 weeks before July 8.“We promised that federal agents would work alongside local law enforcement, in a supportive role to provide additional support and assistance,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept, and in the process, valuable lessons were gained for how to confront violent crime.”For example, the FBI has doubled the number of agents working violent crime cases and embedded agents with the Kansas City Police Department’s violent crime unit. The ATF has added a new unit that is permanently embedded with Kansas City’s assault squad. Intelligence has been gained and shared among law enforcement agencies to improve future investigations. “These strategies for collaborating with local law enforcement have been successful, and will continue,” Garrison said.“We promised there would be no storm troopers patrolling the streets of Kansas City, no interference with the civil rights of protesters engaged in public demonstrations,” Garrison said. “Despite accusations of a federal occupation, we have worked cooperatively with both local law enforcement and local community leaders. None of those dire predictions from our critics came to pass.”“I’ve also said, from the start of Operation LeGend, that law enforcement would not be the sole solution to violent crime,” Garrison added. “Violence is a community issue, and requires a community-wide response.”“I hope that by keeping the promises we made, by doing what we said we would do, we’ve established a level of trust and credibility that will continue to bear fruit,” Garrison said.Among those arrested since the launch of Operation LeGend, 126 are federal defendants in the Western District of Missouri (with additional federal cases referred to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Kansas and Texas). Among the remaining arrests, 37 were homicide cases. In addition to the arrests, agents and officers have seized 176 firearms, large quantities of illegal drugs, and several stolen vehicles during Operation LeGend.Among the homicide arrests made under Operation LeGend was the defendant charged in state court with murder of 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, in whose memory the operation was named.The U.S. Attorney’s Office does not track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court or in other districts. Defendants have been charged in the Western District of Missouri with the following federal crimes:&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;70 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;45 defendants have been charged with drug trafficking offenses;-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;11 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.

Operation LeGend results in over 500 arrests in Kansas City

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man arrested in connection with a violent attack on a teen made his first court appearance Friday.&nbsp;

Dominic Thomas is charged with&nbsp;2 counts of attempted 1st degree murder and criminal threat, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's Office.

Just after 10 p.m. on Sept. 21, 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.

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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 —A Kansas man arrested in connection with a violent attack on a teen made his first court appearance Friday.&nbsp;Dominic Thomas is charged with&nbsp;2 counts of attempted 1st degree murder and criminal threat, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's Office.Just after 10 p.m. on Sept. 21, police responded to an assault report at a home in the 3900 block of North Litchfield in Wichita, according to officer Charley DavidsonUpon 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.

Kansas man charged in attempted drowning of girl

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Capital murder charges were filed Monday in the 2016 triple homicide of a man, woman and unborn child at a Topeka apartment complex, authorities said Monday.

Yanez C. Sanford, 38, was arrested Monday in Independence, Missouri, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said at a news conference.

Sanford faces charges linked to the shooting deaths at the Fairlawn Green Apartments of 23-year-old Dominique Ray, 20-year-old Camrah Trotter and her unborn son, Uriah Trotter. She was in her third trimester of pregnancy.

Authorities declined to say whether Sanford knew the victims.

He faces charges of capital murder, first-degree premeditated murder, attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated burglary, Kagay said.

Police Chief Bill Cochran described the filing of charges as “great moment for the city of Topeka and the Topeka Police Department.”

Detective Victor Riggins, the lead investigator, “never gave up” on the case, Kagay said.

The local Crime Stoppers program recently asked the public for help in identifying the killer, but police would not say whether that brought any tips that led to the charges.

Sanford was being held in lieu of a $1 million bond at the jail in Jackson County, Missouri.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601374241791.png" alt="&nbsp;Sanford was being held in lieu of a $1 million bond at the jail in Jackson County, Missouri." />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Sanford was being held in lieu of a $1 million bond at the jail in Jackson County, Missouri.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Capital murder charges were filed Monday in the 2016 triple homicide of a man, woman and unborn child at a Topeka apartment complex, authorities said Monday.Yanez C. Sanford, 38, was arrested Monday in Independence, Missouri, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said at a news conference.Sanford faces charges linked to the shooting deaths at the Fairlawn Green Apartments of 23-year-old Dominique Ray, 20-year-old Camrah Trotter and her unborn son, Uriah Trotter. She was in her third trimester of pregnancy.Authorities declined to say whether Sanford knew the victims.He faces charges of capital murder, first-degree premeditated murder, attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated burglary, Kagay said.Police Chief Bill Cochran described the filing of charges as “great moment for the city of Topeka and the Topeka Police Department.”Detective Victor Riggins, the lead investigator, “never gave up” on the case, Kagay said.The local Crime Stoppers program recently asked the public for help in identifying the killer, but police would not say whether that brought any tips that led to the charges.Sanford was being held in lieu of a $1 million bond at the jail in Jackson County, Missouri.

Murder charges filed in 2016 triple homicide in Kansas

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects after a weekend search at a home in Great Bend.

Just after 12:30p.m. Saturday, detectives and deputies of the Barton County Sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at 1411 18th St. in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

 The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing methamphetamine distribution case. The residence was secured without incident and two suspects were taken into custody. 

Brent Bretz age 41 who lived at the residence was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Also arrested at the scene was Michael S. Johnson age 43 of rural Great Bend. Johnson was charged with possession of methamphetamine.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601377228457.png" alt="Johnson photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Johnson photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects after a weekend search at a home in Great Bend.Just after 12:30p.m. Saturday, detectives and deputies of the Barton County Sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at 1411 18th St. in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir. The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing methamphetamine distribution case. The residence was secured without incident and two suspects were taken into custody. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601377262963.png" alt="Bretz photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Bretz photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Brent Bretz age 41 who lived at the residence was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Also arrested at the scene was Michael S. Johnson age 43 of rural Great Bend. Johnson was charged with possession of methamphetamine.During the course the investigation detectives discovered methamphetamine, firearms, explosives as well as drug paraphernalia. It is expected further charges will be filed by the Barton County Attorney’s Office after review of the case.Bretz&nbsp; is being held on a $50,000 bond. Johnson has posted a $10000 bond and was released.The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at scene by the Great Bend Police Department Detective division