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.

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 <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.

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 <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.

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 <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.

Police: Man shot to death inside Kansas City apartment

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man charged with killing a Missouri police officer in August waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

Thomas Kinworthy, of Owensville, appeared in court via video conference Wednesday, where his attorney entered the not guilty plea for him.

Kinworthy was indicted by a grand jury on 10 charges including first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Officer Tamarris Bohannon.

Bohannon and other officers responded to a call on Aug. 29 after an armed man ordered a family out of their south St. Louis home and barricaded himself inside. Bohannon was shot in the head and a second officer was struck in the leg, police said.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6b06c5bda8cb88d5bac0d934e2d52571">Kinworthy</a>&nbsp;is also charged with four counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault, one count of burglary, resisting arrest and unlawful use of a weapon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1598987436467.png" alt="Thomas Kinworthy -photo St. Louis PD" />
 <figcaption>Thomas Kinworthy -photo St. Louis PD</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man charged with killing a Missouri police officer in August waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.Thomas Kinworthy, of Owensville, appeared in court via video conference Wednesday, where his attorney entered the not guilty plea for him.Kinworthy was indicted by a grand jury on 10 charges including first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Officer Tamarris Bohannon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598868684937.png" alt="Tamarris Bohannon- courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Tamarris Bohannon- courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Bohannon and other officers responded to a call on Aug. 29 after an armed man ordered a family out of their south St. Louis home and barricaded himself inside. Bohannon was shot in the head and a second officer was struck in the leg, police said.Bohannon died the next day.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6b06c5bda8cb88d5bac0d934e2d52571">Kinworthy</a>&nbsp;is also charged with four counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault, one count of burglary, resisting arrest and unlawful use of a weapon.His trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 10.

Suspect in Missouri officer's murder pleads not guilty

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an armed robbery have a suspect in custody.

Just before 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15, officers responded to an armed robbery call at the Dollar General, 4549 E. Pawnee in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

&nbsp;A store employee told&nbsp; police a suspect entered the store armed with a machete and demanded money.&nbsp; The suspect later identified as 20-year-old Davion Holloman took cash and then fled the store on foot.&nbsp; No one was injured.

Through the investigation and after using social media to ask for help to identify the suspect, police learned of Holloman being involved in the robbery.&nbsp; 

On Tuesday evening, officers contacted him in the 5500 block of East Harry in Wichita. Police arrested him after a brief foot pursuit.

&nbsp;Holloman is being held on requested charges of aggravated robbery, obstruct, and a warrant through the Kansas Department of Corrections, according to Davidson.

&nbsp;Holloman was previously convicted on a felony charge and was on parole with KDOC. Investigators are also working to see if Holloman was involved in any other recent robberies.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605714522426.png" alt="Security camera image courtesy Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image courtesy Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an armed robbery have a suspect in custody.Just before 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15, officers responded to an armed robbery call at the Dollar General, 4549 E. Pawnee in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;A store employee told&nbsp; police a suspect entered the store armed with a machete and demanded money.&nbsp; The suspect later identified as 20-year-old Davion Holloman took cash and then fled the store on foot.&nbsp; No one was injured.Through the investigation and after using social media to ask for help to identify the suspect, police learned of Holloman being involved in the robbery.&nbsp; On Tuesday evening, officers contacted him in the 5500 block of East Harry in Wichita. Police arrested him after a brief foot pursuit.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605715673008.png" alt="Holloman -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Holloman -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Holloman is being held on requested charges of aggravated robbery, obstruct, and a warrant through the Kansas Department of Corrections, according to Davidson.&nbsp;Holloman was previously convicted on a felony charge and was on parole with KDOC. Investigators are also working to see if Holloman was involved in any other recent robberies.

Police catch Kan. man who used machete during robbery 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The parents of a Kansas City man who died in a 2016 shooting have been awarded $4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against a man who trafficked in firearms, as well as a gun dealer and manufacturer.

Court documents say one of the firearms dealt by James Samuels, a former Kansas City fire captain, was used to kill Alvino Dwight Crawford Jr. in July 2016, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article247245864.html">reported</a>.

Crawford's parents, Alvino and Beverly Crawford, filed the wrongful death lawsuit in July 2019 against Samuels, Jimenez Arms and Green Tip Arms.

The lawsuit alleged that Green Tip Arms should have known Samuels, a frequent customer, was an unlicensed gun dealer. They also accused Jimenez Arms, which manufactured the gun, of aiding and abetting the gun trafficking ring.

Samuels&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/9edb1bfc87af5cbd53240dd44203cf21">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;in August to illegally selling dozens of firearms.

Green Tip Arm&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/58d0c5646c1aadf7f4dcda73a7bfc804">reached&nbsp;</a>a settlement in February that required the company to close and give up its federal firearms license. Jimenez Arms has filed for bankruptcy.

Jerome Walker, now 45, and Devon Davis, now 20, each pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Crawford Jr.'s death and were sentenced to 10 years in priso

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582215629955.png" alt="In August 2020, James Samuels, 54, of Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to one count of conspiracy to make false statements during the purchase of firearms, one count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, four counts of selling firearms and ammunition to persons prohibited by law from possessing them, and one count of possessing an unregistered firearm. Samuels, who has been in federal custody without bond since his arrest on Oct. 4, 2018, remains in federal custody until his sentencing hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. - This image is from the Greater Kansas City Firefighter's website appears to be during a promotion or an awards ceremony with Chief Gary Reese (R)" />
 <figcaption>In August 2020, James Samuels, 54, of Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to one count of conspiracy to make false statements during the purchase of firearms, one count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, four counts of selling firearms and ammunition to persons prohibited by law from possessing them, and one count of possessing an unregistered firearm. Samuels, who has been in federal custody without bond since his arrest on Oct. 4, 2018, remains in federal custody until his sentencing hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. - This image is from the Greater Kansas City Firefighter's website appears to be during a promotion or an awards ceremony with Chief Gary Reese (R)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The parents of a Kansas City man who died in a 2016 shooting have been awarded $4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against a man who trafficked in firearms, as well as a gun dealer and manufacturer.Court documents say one of the firearms dealt by James Samuels, a former Kansas City fire captain, was used to kill Alvino Dwight Crawford Jr. in July 2016, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article247245864.html">reported</a>.Crawford's parents, Alvino and Beverly Crawford, filed the wrongful death lawsuit in July 2019 against Samuels, Jimenez Arms and Green Tip Arms.The lawsuit alleged that Green Tip Arms should have known Samuels, a frequent customer, was an unlicensed gun dealer. They also accused Jimenez Arms, which manufactured the gun, of aiding and abetting the gun trafficking ring.Samuels&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/9edb1bfc87af5cbd53240dd44203cf21">pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;in August to illegally selling dozens of firearms.Green Tip Arm&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/58d0c5646c1aadf7f4dcda73a7bfc804">reached&nbsp;</a>a settlement in February that required the company to close and give up its federal firearms license. Jimenez Arms has filed for bankruptcy.Jerome Walker, now 45, and Devon Davis, now 20, each pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Crawford Jr.'s death and were sentenced to 10 years in priso

Kansas City couple wins $4M in wrongful death lawsuit

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug distribution charges following a traffic stop.

Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a green 1997 Chevrolet Suburban on Santa Fe Street in Ellinwood for speeding, according to Sheriff Brian Belendir.

During the course the traffic stop the Barton County Sheriff’s office K9 was called to the scene. The canine indicated the presence of controlled substances. Further investigation revealed approximately 3/10 of a pound of suspected methamphetamine. Deputies also located Marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Wayne H Hunter Jr., 57 of Geneseo, Kansas. During the arrest, deputies found a 9 mm handgun&nbsp; on his person. Further investigation indicates the methamphetamine was to be delivered in Barton County.

Hunter is being held on a requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, criminal use of firearms and possession of drug paraphernalia. He’s being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605627111501.png" alt="Photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug distribution charges following a traffic stop.Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a green 1997 Chevrolet Suburban on Santa Fe Street in Ellinwood for speeding, according to Sheriff Brian Belendir.During the course the traffic stop the Barton County Sheriff’s office K9 was called to the scene. The canine indicated the presence of controlled substances. Further investigation revealed approximately 3/10 of a pound of suspected methamphetamine. Deputies also located Marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605627200232.jpeg" alt="Hunter-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Hunter-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver was identified as Wayne H Hunter Jr., 57 of Geneseo, Kansas. During the arrest, deputies found a 9 mm handgun&nbsp; on his person. Further investigation indicates the methamphetamine was to be delivered in Barton County.Hunter is being held on a requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, criminal use of firearms and possession of drug paraphernalia. He’s being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond.

Sheriff: Kan. man caught speeding to meth delivery

Beginning Friday, November 20, through Sunday, Nov 29 the Junction City Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign. A grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will support overtime enforcement efforts. While all Kansas Traffic Laws will be enforced, this extra provision will be aggressively targeting and removing impaired drivers from our roads.

According to KDOT, the day before Thanksgiving sees more impairment-related crashes than any other day of the year. Those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, are a danger to all they share the road with–their passengers, other motorists and their passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes tend to be more severe. On average, across Kansas, three persons are injured every day, and one person is killed every four days in alcohol/drug-related crashes. Vehicle occupants in alcohol- or other drug-related crashes are over 2 ½ times more likely to be injured or killed than those involved in crashes where alcohol or other drugs were not a factor.

Each week across Kansas, over 250 drivers are arrested for choosing to drive impaired

(Driving Under the Influence). A DUI conviction will result in jail time, the suspension or revocation of driver’s license, a fine of $500 to $2,500, participation in an alcohol or other drug treatment program and, where alcohol is cited as a contributing factor, the purchase and installation of an ignition interlock device by the offender. This device prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is present in the driver’s breath. All of this is in addition to thousands of dollars more for bail, court costs, and attorney fees.

Beginning Friday, November 20, through Sunday, Nov 29 the Junction City Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign. A grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will support overtime enforcement efforts. While all Kansas Traffic Laws will be enforced, this extra provision will be aggressively targeting and removing impaired drivers from our roads.According to KDOT, the day before Thanksgiving sees more impairment-related crashes than any other day of the year. Those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, are a danger to all they share the road with–their passengers, other motorists and their passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes tend to be more severe. On average, across Kansas, three persons are injured every day, and one person is killed every four days in alcohol/drug-related crashes. Vehicle occupants in alcohol- or other drug-related crashes are over 2 ½ times more likely to be injured or killed than those involved in crashes where alcohol or other drugs were not a factor.Each week across Kansas, over 250 drivers are arrested for choosing to drive impaired(Driving Under the Influence). A DUI conviction will result in jail time, the suspension or revocation of driver’s license, a fine of $500 to $2,500, participation in an alcohol or other drug treatment program and, where alcohol is cited as a contributing factor, the purchase and installation of an ignition interlock device by the offender. This device prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is present in the driver’s breath. All of this is in addition to thousands of dollars more for bail, court costs, and attorney fees.

JCPD to participate in Thanksgiving Safe Arrival Enforcement campaign

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that fatally injured a man and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, 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 34-year-old Kenneth Junious, Jr. were both visiting.  While at the home, a disturbance ensued between Junious and the Turner. 

 During the disturbance, Junious pulled out a knife and caused multiple injuries to the 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.

He was booked<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=23938"> into the Sedgwick Jail </a>just before 1p.m. Monday and is being held on a requested charge of 1st-degree murder and a warrant through the Kansas Department of Correction.

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

<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 —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a criminal homicide that fatally injured a man and have a suspect in custody.Just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, 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 34-year-old Kenneth Junious, Jr. were both visiting. While at the home, a disturbance ensued between Junious and the Turner. During the disturbance, Junious pulled out a knife and caused multiple injuries to the 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.He was booked<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=23938"> into the Sedgwick Jail </a>just before 1p.m. Monday and is being held on a requested charge of 1st-degree murder and a warrant through the Kansas Department of Correction.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Wanted Kansas felon jailed for fatal stabbing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A white supremacist who told an undercover FBI agent about his plans to firebomb a synagogue or attack a Las Vegas bar catering to LGBTQ customers was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.

Conor Climo, 24, apologized before U.S. District Judge James Mahan sentenced him to prison followed by six months of home confinement with electronic monitoring. Prosecutors recommended a 30-month prison sentence.

“I was truly wrong for all of this,” Climo said. “I even have come to really regret everything, everything that I was involved with.”

The judge gave Climo credit for the jail time he already has served since his August 2019 arrest and agreed to recommend that he serves his prison time in Louisiana, near grandparents whom he plans to live with after his release.

“I’m going to take you at your word,” Mahan told Climo. “I think you have seen the error of your ways and you want to reform.”

Defense attorney Paul Riddle said his client is grateful that FBI agents arrested him when they did because he knows that he was on a “very dark path.”

“But he’s not on that path anymore, and he’s the not same person that was arrested,” Riddle said.

The FBI said it began investigating Climo in April 2019 after learning of his encrypted internet chats with members of Feuerkrieg Division, an international offshoot of a U.S.-based neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. Climo told FBI agents that he joined Feuerkrieg Division but left because he “became bored with the group and their inaction,” according to a court filing.

Climo, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/056c0c1f14716fb8093ec290314a7926">pleading guilty&nbsp;</a>to a firearm charge, acknowledged that he discussed attacking a synagogue or other targets during his online communications with an undercover FBI agent and an informant. Agents who searched Climo’s Las Vegas home found bomb components and two rifles.

Climo was “not just talking about what he believes and intends to do, but rather is planning, and has engaged in actions,” a federal magistrate judge wrote after Climo’s arrest.

Atomwaffen has been linked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/406c0b0b8bb04d06a774443cef2294ec">several killings</a>, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/222eaf9f330e4cdf812634f0baf3d5ca">May 2017 shooting deaths</a>&nbsp;of two men at an apartment in Tampa, Florida. Atomwaffen co-founder Devon Arthurs, who was charged with killing two of his roommates in the apartment, told police they were group members and that he killed them to thwart a terrorist attack.

Federal authorities have arrested several men linked to white supremacist groups promoting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6a19ebcf35353bb4e5644a2ee77bc83c">“accelerationism,”</a>&nbsp;a fringe philosophy espousing mass violence to fuel society’s collapse. Members of a neo-Nazi group called The Base were arrested in January ahead of a gun rights rally in Virginia. Several Atomwaffen members were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/280a6f365dda116a8cbf53be3570c84a">charged in February&nbsp;</a>with conspiring to harass journalists, church congregations and a former Cabinet official.

Climo pleaded guilty in February to illegal possession of an unregistered firearm, a charge that carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

During an FBI interview, Climo described his white supremacist ideology and expressed his hatred of Jews, African Americans and gay people, authorities said.

Climo told an FBI informant that he tried but failed to recruit a homeless person to conduct surveillance on a synagogue in October 2017, according to a court filing.

“The defendant had very specific plans about attacking one specific synagogue near his house,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Koppe wrote in an order last year. “The defendant spoke of wanting to light an incendiary device and having others join him to shoot people as they came out of the synagogue.”

Investigators said Climo compiled a journal with sketches of gunmen attacking a LGBTQ bar in a downtown tourist corridor. His list of potential targets also included a fast food restaurant and a Las Vegas office for the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights group, authorities said.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/feuerkrieg-division-fkd" target="_blank">ADL describes Feuerkrieg Division&nbsp;</a>as a group that has advocated for a race war and promoted some of the most extreme views of the white supremacist movement. Formed in 2018, it had roughly 30 members who conducted most of their activities online, the ADL said.

Another man linked to Feuerkrieg Division,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03e8abbd2a0a7c6d7f91113afafc508a">former soldier Jarrett William Smith</a>, was sentenced in August to 2 1/2 years in prison for distributing information about building a bomb and making napalm to an undercover FBI agent while he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Climo, a former security guard, came to the attention of authorities in September 2016 when he was interviewed by a local television news crew as he wore military-style battle gear and patrolled his neighborhood carrying an assault rifle, survival knife and extended-capacity ammunition magazines. Police said at the time he was not arrested because Nevada does not prohibit openly carrying firearms.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605526416110.png" alt="Climo photo courtesy KTNV" />
 <figcaption>Climo photo courtesy KTNV</figcaption>
 </figure>LAS VEGAS (AP) — A white supremacist who told an undercover FBI agent about his plans to firebomb a synagogue or attack a Las Vegas bar catering to LGBTQ customers was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.Conor Climo, 24, apologized before U.S. District Judge James Mahan sentenced him to prison followed by six months of home confinement with electronic monitoring. Prosecutors recommended a 30-month prison sentence.“I was truly wrong for all of this,” Climo said. “I even have come to really regret everything, everything that I was involved with.”The judge gave Climo credit for the jail time he already has served since his August 2019 arrest and agreed to recommend that he serves his prison time in Louisiana, near grandparents whom he plans to live with after his release.“I’m going to take you at your word,” Mahan told Climo. “I think you have seen the error of your ways and you want to reform.”Defense attorney Paul Riddle said his client is grateful that FBI agents arrested him when they did because he knows that he was on a “very dark path.”“But he’s not on that path anymore, and he’s the not same person that was arrested,” Riddle said.The FBI said it began investigating Climo in April 2019 after learning of his encrypted internet chats with members of Feuerkrieg Division, an international offshoot of a U.S.-based neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. Climo told FBI agents that he joined Feuerkrieg Division but left because he “became bored with the group and their inaction,” according to a court filing.Climo, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/056c0c1f14716fb8093ec290314a7926">pleading guilty&nbsp;</a>to a firearm charge, acknowledged that he discussed attacking a synagogue or other targets during his online communications with an undercover FBI agent and an informant. Agents who searched Climo’s Las Vegas home found bomb components and two rifles.Climo was “not just talking about what he believes and intends to do, but rather is planning, and has engaged in actions,” a federal magistrate judge wrote after Climo’s arrest.Atomwaffen has been linked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/406c0b0b8bb04d06a774443cef2294ec">several killings</a>, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/222eaf9f330e4cdf812634f0baf3d5ca">May 2017 shooting deaths</a>&nbsp;of two men at an apartment in Tampa, Florida. Atomwaffen co-founder Devon Arthurs, who was charged with killing two of his roommates in the apartment, told police they were group members and that he killed them to thwart a terrorist attack.Federal authorities have arrested several men linked to white supremacist groups promoting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/6a19ebcf35353bb4e5644a2ee77bc83c">“accelerationism,”</a>&nbsp;a fringe philosophy espousing mass violence to fuel society’s collapse. Members of a neo-Nazi group called The Base were arrested in January ahead of a gun rights rally in Virginia. Several Atomwaffen members were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/280a6f365dda116a8cbf53be3570c84a">charged in February&nbsp;</a>with conspiring to harass journalists, church congregations and a former Cabinet official.Climo pleaded guilty in February to illegal possession of an unregistered firearm, a charge that carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.During an FBI interview, Climo described his white supremacist ideology and expressed his hatred of Jews, African Americans and gay people, authorities said.Climo told an FBI informant that he tried but failed to recruit a homeless person to conduct surveillance on a synagogue in October 2017, according to a court filing.“The defendant had very specific plans about attacking one specific synagogue near his house,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Koppe wrote in an order last year. “The defendant spoke of wanting to light an incendiary device and having others join him to shoot people as they came out of the synagogue.”Investigators said Climo compiled a journal with sketches of gunmen attacking a LGBTQ bar in a downtown tourist corridor. His list of potential targets also included a fast food restaurant and a Las Vegas office for the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights group, authorities said.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/feuerkrieg-division-fkd" target="_blank">ADL describes Feuerkrieg Division&nbsp;</a>as a group that has advocated for a race war and promoted some of the most extreme views of the white supremacist movement. Formed in 2018, it had roughly 30 members who conducted most of their activities online, the ADL said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581537760069.png" alt="Jarrett Smith photo Riley County" />
 <figcaption>Jarrett Smith photo Riley County</figcaption>
 </figure>Another man linked to Feuerkrieg Division,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03e8abbd2a0a7c6d7f91113afafc508a">former soldier Jarrett William Smith</a>, was sentenced in August to 2 1/2 years in prison for distributing information about building a bomb and making napalm to an undercover FBI agent while he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.Climo, a former security guard, came to the attention of authorities in September 2016 when he was interviewed by a local television news crew as he wore military-style battle gear and patrolled his neighborhood carrying an assault rifle, survival knife and extended-capacity ammunition magazines. Police said at the time he was not arrested because Nevada does not prohibit openly carrying firearms.

Man linked to Fort Riley soldier sentenced in bomb plot case

HEDVILLE — Law enforcement authorities are investigation two suspects from Minnesota after they allegedly attempted to steal car ramps from a rural Saline County residence.

On Saturday, deputies were sent to the 100 block of West Pennsylvania Street in Hedville, an unincorported community in northern Saline County, for the report of attempted theft. A witness reported that two people in a gray pickup had attempted to steal car ramps, but left the area before taking the ramps, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Deputies located the pickup on North Hedville Road near Interstate 70 with two occupants, Dennis Murray, 38, Mankato, Minnesota and Amber Jacobsen, 35, Eagle Park, Minnesota.

The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado valued at $10,000, was taken for a test drive several days prior and never returned to HG Auto in South Sioux City, Nebraska, according to Soldan.

Deputies also found methamphetamine in the pickup.

Deputies arrested Murray on requested charges of Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine, Driving while suspended and Attempted theft.

Deputies arrested Jacobsen on requested charges that included Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine and Driving while suspended.

The suspects will face additional charges in Nebraska.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605538294843.jpeg" alt="Murray photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Murray photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>HEDVILLE — Law enforcement authorities are investigation two suspects from Minnesota after they allegedly attempted to steal car ramps from a rural Saline County residence.On Saturday, deputies were sent to the 100 block of West Pennsylvania Street in Hedville, an unincorported community in northern Saline County, for the report of attempted theft. A witness reported that two people in a gray pickup had attempted to steal car ramps, but left the area before taking the ramps, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.Deputies located the pickup on North Hedville Road near Interstate 70 with two occupants, Dennis Murray, 38, Mankato, Minnesota and Amber Jacobsen, 35, Eagle Park, Minnesota.The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado valued at $10,000, was taken for a test drive several days prior and never returned to HG Auto in South Sioux City, Nebraska, according to Soldan.Deputies also found methamphetamine in the pickup.Deputies arrested Murray on requested charges of Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine, Driving while suspended and Attempted theft.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605537939019.jpeg" alt="Jacobsen photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Jacobsen photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested Jacobsen on requested charges that included Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine and Driving while suspended.The suspects will face additional charges in Nebraska.

2 in pickup taken for a test drive in Neb. captured in Kansas

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of thefts from retail locations in Manhattan.

On Saturday, police filed a report for&nbsp;theft at Best Buy in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan a 32-year-old woman stole a blue JBL Flip 5 speaker. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $90.00.

&nbsp;At Dillards in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan, the store reported a a 32-year-old woman stole Dolce &amp; Gabbana perfume. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $98.00.

&nbsp;Victoria's Secret at manhattan Town Center reported a 32-year-old woman stole miscellaneous clothing items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $709.00.

&nbsp;Hibbett Sports reported a 32-year-old woman stole miscellaneous clothing items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $320.00.

JC Pennys reported the same suspect stole Nike clothing items and jewelry. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $609.00.

&nbsp;Ulta Beauty reported the suspect stole miscellaneous makeup items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $418.00.

Police have not reported an arrest or responded to a request for information on the investigation.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of thefts from retail locations in Manhattan.On Saturday, police filed a report for&nbsp;theft at Best Buy in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan a 32-year-old woman stole a blue JBL Flip 5 speaker. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $90.00.&nbsp;At Dillards in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan, the store reported a a 32-year-old woman stole Dolce &amp; Gabbana perfume. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $98.00.&nbsp;Victoria's Secret at manhattan Town Center reported a 32-year-old woman stole miscellaneous clothing items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $709.00.&nbsp;Hibbett Sports reported a 32-year-old woman stole miscellaneous clothing items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $320.00.JC Pennys reported the same suspect stole Nike clothing items and jewelry. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $609.00.&nbsp;Ulta Beauty reported the suspect stole miscellaneous makeup items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $418.00.Police have not reported an arrest or responded to a request for information on the investigation.