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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

<figure>
 <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.

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

<figure>
 <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

Deputies find meth, guns and explosives at Kan. home

SHAWNEE COUNTy –Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who allegedly robbed a Topeka restaurant Sunday evening.

Just before 7:00 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the Jimmy John’s,&nbsp;1025 SW Wanamaker Road on a report of an armed robbery, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

Employees stated that an unknown man and woman entered the business, displayed a handgun and demanded money from staff. The suspects fled in a truck with an undisclosed amount on money.

The suspects later crashed the truck near I-70 and Valencia Road and fled on foot. A K-9 tracked the suspects and apprehended them near the crash scene.

As a result of the investigation police arrested Lekeith M. Mosley, 29, and Shelbi P. Ricks, 25, both of Liberal&nbsp; on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Interference with LEO, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, Reckless Driving and other charges.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601304109622.png" alt="Mosley -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Mosley -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTy –Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who allegedly robbed a Topeka restaurant Sunday evening.Just before 7:00 p.m. Sunday, police responded to the Jimmy John’s,&nbsp;1025 SW Wanamaker Road on a report of an armed robbery, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.Employees stated that an unknown man and woman entered the business, displayed a handgun and demanded money from staff. The suspects fled in a truck with an undisclosed amount on money.The suspects later crashed the truck near I-70 and Valencia Road and fled on foot. A K-9 tracked the suspects and apprehended them near the crash scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601304138069.png" alt="Ricks- photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ricks- photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result of the investigation police arrested Lekeith M. Mosley, 29, and Shelbi P. Ricks, 25, both of Liberal&nbsp; on requested charges of Aggravated Robbery, Interference with LEO, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, Reckless Driving and other charges.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.

Police: 2 from SW Kan. arrested for alleged armed robbery

GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a woman's death in Junction City.

On Saturday night, police responded to a home in the 500 Block of West 7th Street, according to a media release.

Police&nbsp; found the body of Carolina Almendarez Marquez. She was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; Investigators determined the death was a homicide.&nbsp;

Later Saturday, police arrested 19-year-old Michael Chavez and booked him on a requested charge of 2nd degree intentional murder.&nbsp;He is a relative of Marquez.

Police have not reported the cause of her death. An autopsy is scheduled.

Chavez is being held on a bond of $1,000,000, according to the Geary County Detention Center.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601311783120.png" alt="Chavez photo Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Chavez photo Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a woman's death in Junction City.On Saturday night, police responded to a home in the 500 Block of West 7th Street, according to a media release.Police&nbsp; found the body of Carolina Almendarez Marquez. She was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; Investigators determined the death was a homicide.&nbsp;Later Saturday, police arrested 19-year-old Michael Chavez and booked him on a requested charge of 2nd degree intentional murder.&nbsp;He is a relative of Marquez.Police have not reported the cause of her death. An autopsy is scheduled.Chavez is being held on a bond of $1,000,000, according to the Geary County Detention Center.

Man jailed for alleged murder of woman in Junction City

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-09-26/thousands-of-trump-supporters-cruise-through-kansas-city-calling-for-4-more-years">Kansas News Service</a>

The party-like atmosphere at Kansas City's Liberty Memorial was hard 
to miss Saturday. Flags flapped in the breeze, rows upon rows of cars, 
trucks and motorcycles were decked out in red, white and blue, and 
people wore clothing emblazoned with pro-President Trump slogans.

With
 38 days to go before Election Day, hundreds of Trump supporters 
gathered for this "truck rally" near the World War I museum before 
driving down Main Street to the Country Club Plaza. 

There was no 
official count of attendees as of early Saturday evening, though some 
people in the crowd estimated it was more than 1,000 people.

Once Trump supporters made it to the Plaza, honking all the way and 
chanting "four more years," they were met by a small group of anti-Trump
 protesters, who yelled and gave cars the middle finger. 

A few 
people on both sides of the political divide fought briefly before 
police stepped in. Seven people were arrested, Kansas City Police 
Department spokesperson Doaa El-Ashkar said in a news release, for 
disorderly conduct or careless driving. 

During the final hour of the motorcade, Trump <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/supreme-court-nomination/2020/09/26/916921211/trump-set-to-formally-announce-his-supreme-court-nominee" target="_blank">announced his pick </a>to
 fill the Supreme Court seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died 
Sept. 18. He chose 48-year-old conservative U.S. Circuit Court judge Amy
 Coney Barrett.

Republican politicians were quick to praise 
Trump's choice, with Missouri U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt — who will vote on the
 nomination — saying she had "made clear her commitment to interpreting 
and upholding the law and the Constitution as they are written." 

Kansas
 U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat, said 
Democrats are only want "liberal activist judges." And Missouri U.S. 
Rep. Sam Graves called Barrett a "wise choice."

John Thelem of Kansas City, Missouri, said he isn't a fan of the backlash over Republicans moving forward with a nominee. 

"I
 think that the Democrats have shown that they will scorch the Earth in 
order to hurt Trump," he said, adding later, "that's why you see so many
 people out here is we're sick and tired of being called racist." 

But
 Missouri Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver told KCUR on Saturday 
that said the nomination was "a miscarriage of honesty." He also said 
he's still disappointed with the Republicans' about-face on holding a 
confirmation vote before the Nov. 3 election.

"We're going to have
 eventually a Democratic Senate. It could be in January, or maybe two 
years from now, but there will probably be some kind of response to 
this," Cleaver said. "And every response will be an escalation."

At the Plaza, 50-year-old Shonda Garrison said Republicans' decision to move forward is “disappointing but not surprising."

"It’s up to Democrats to hold the floor and up to us to vote him out," she said.

Brian Zern of Independence and his wife were on a date in Kansas City
 when they saw the rally — which he said was like a boat party in 
Branson — and decided to join. He said the turnout was "a lot more than I
 expected" and that he thinks "everybody else sees the same thing" he 
does with Trump. 

"I just don't like the fact that it feels like 
the Democratic side is more government. It is, you know, a lot more 
regulations, more control," the 41-year-old said. "I think at least on 
the Trump side, it'd be a little less government and a little bit more 
for the people."

Looking at the turnout at the Liberty Memorial, Charlie Pogue of Olathe, Kansas, said he underestimated Kansas City.

"I'm here just to show the support, make sure people know there's a lot of Trump voters out here," the 54-year-old said. 

His daughter, 17-year-old Julia, can't vote in November, but she wanted people to know young people need to be heard. 

"...
 I know a lot of the time, people assume that the younger generation is 
mostly Democratic," she said. "But I think, especially being a woman, 
it's important for me to know that there's lots of people out there who 
are with me and just show my support."

Both father and daughter said the main issues for them this election were gun rights, abortion and the economy.

Marge Jones, 76, and two of her friends took the Amtrak from St. 
Louis to attend Saturday's rally. Jones said she backs Trump because he 
is "against immigration" and he'll "keep things as they are."

When it comes to the possibility of confirming Barrett for the Supreme Court, she said Trump was "not rushing it there." 

"He's just replacing the seat, and that's in the Constitution that he's allowed to do that," she said.

Carlos Moreno is a freelance multimedia journalist who works in the Kansas City metro.&nbsp;Jodi is a newsroom intern for KCUR.&nbsp;Lucas Cuni-Mertz is a news intern at KCUR 89.3.&nbsp;KCUR reporter Elle Moxley contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309175560.png" alt="About an hour and a half after the cars started leaving the Liberty Memorial on Saturday, they were still streaming south on Main Street toward the Plaza. Carlos Moreno / KCUR" />
 <figcaption>About an hour and a half after the cars started leaving the Liberty Memorial on Saturday, they were still streaming south on Main Street toward the Plaza. Carlos Moreno / KCUR</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-09-26/thousands-of-trump-supporters-cruise-through-kansas-city-calling-for-4-more-years">Kansas News Service</a>The party-like atmosphere at Kansas City's Liberty Memorial was hard 
to miss Saturday. Flags flapped in the breeze, rows upon rows of cars, 
trucks and motorcycles were decked out in red, white and blue, and 
people wore clothing emblazoned with pro-President Trump slogans.With
 38 days to go before Election Day, hundreds of Trump supporters 
gathered for this "truck rally" near the World War I museum before 
driving down Main Street to the Country Club Plaza. There was no 
official count of attendees as of early Saturday evening, though some 
people in the crowd estimated it was more than 1,000 people.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309233081.png" alt="Screen Shot 202Karen Witte of Kansas City welcomed Trump supporters to the grounds of the Liberty Memorial on Saturday. Carlos Moreno0-09-28 at 11.06.49 AM.png" />
 <figcaption>Screen Shot 202Karen Witte of Kansas City welcomed Trump supporters to the grounds of the Liberty Memorial on Saturday. Carlos Moreno0-09-28 at 11.06.49 AM.png</figcaption>
 </figure>Once Trump supporters made it to the Plaza, honking all the way and 
chanting "four more years," they were met by a small group of anti-Trump
 protesters, who yelled and gave cars the middle finger. A few 
people on both sides of the political divide fought briefly before 
police stepped in. Seven people were arrested, Kansas City Police 
Department spokesperson Doaa El-Ashkar said in a news release, for 
disorderly conduct or careless driving. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309268586.png" alt="An anti-Trump protester is detained by police near the Plaza after a skirmish with a Trump supporter. Carlos Moreno" />
 <figcaption>An anti-Trump protester is detained by police near the Plaza after a skirmish with a Trump supporter. Carlos Moreno</figcaption>
 </figure>During the final hour of the motorcade, Trump <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/supreme-court-nomination/2020/09/26/916921211/trump-set-to-formally-announce-his-supreme-court-nominee" target="_blank">announced his pick </a>to
 fill the Supreme Court seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died 
Sept. 18. He chose 48-year-old conservative U.S. Circuit Court judge Amy
 Coney Barrett. Republican politicians were quick to praise 
Trump's choice, with Missouri U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt — who will vote on the
 nomination — saying she had "made clear her commitment to interpreting 
and upholding the law and the Constitution as they are written." Kansas
 U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat, said 
Democrats are only want "liberal activist judges." And Missouri U.S. 
Rep. Sam Graves called Barrett a "wise choice."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309317221.png" alt="Shonda Garrison came to the Plaza on Saturday to be part of an anti-Trump counterprotest. Lucas Cuni-Mertz" />
 <figcaption>Shonda Garrison came to the Plaza on Saturday to be part of an anti-Trump counterprotest. Lucas Cuni-Mertz</figcaption>
 </figure>John Thelem of Kansas City, Missouri, said he isn't a fan of the backlash over Republicans moving forward with a nominee. "I
 think that the Democrats have shown that they will scorch the Earth in 
order to hurt Trump," he said, adding later, "that's why you see so many
 people out here is we're sick and tired of being called racist." But
 Missouri Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver told KCUR on Saturday 
that said the nomination was "a miscarriage of honesty." He also said 
he's still disappointed with the Republicans' about-face on holding a 
confirmation vote before the Nov. 3 election."We're going to have
 eventually a Democratic Senate. It could be in January, or maybe two 
years from now, but there will probably be some kind of response to 
this," Cleaver said. "And every response will be an escalation."At the Plaza, 50-year-old Shonda Garrison said Republicans' decision to move forward is “disappointing but not surprising.""It’s up to Democrats to hold the floor and up to us to vote him out," she said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309346820.png" alt="Kyle Howell, an 18-year-old from Overland Park, Kansas, takes photos of the growing crowd at the Liberty Memorial. Carlos Moreno" />
 <figcaption>Kyle Howell, an 18-year-old from Overland Park, Kansas, takes photos of the growing crowd at the Liberty Memorial. Carlos Moreno</figcaption>
 </figure>Brian Zern of Independence and his wife were on a date in Kansas City
 when they saw the rally — which he said was like a boat party in 
Branson — and decided to join. He said the turnout was "a lot more than I
 expected" and that he thinks "everybody else sees the same thing" he 
does with Trump. "I just don't like the fact that it feels like 
the Democratic side is more government. It is, you know, a lot more 
regulations, more control," the 41-year-old said. "I think at least on 
the Trump side, it'd be a little less government and a little bit more 
for the people."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309389144.png" alt="The line of cars carrying Trump supporters stretched down Main Street on Saturday afternoon. Carlos Moreno" />
 <figcaption>The line of cars carrying Trump supporters stretched down Main Street on Saturday afternoon. Carlos Moreno</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309430298.png" alt="Charlie Pogue of Olathe, Kansas, and his daughter Julie attended the rally. Jodi Fortino" />
 <figcaption>Charlie Pogue of Olathe, Kansas, and his daughter Julie attended the rally. Jodi Fortino</figcaption>
 </figure>Looking at the turnout at the Liberty Memorial, Charlie Pogue of Olathe, Kansas, said he underestimated Kansas City."I'm here just to show the support, make sure people know there's a lot of Trump voters out here," the 54-year-old said. His daughter, 17-year-old Julia, can't vote in November, but she wanted people to know young people need to be heard. "...
 I know a lot of the time, people assume that the younger generation is 
mostly Democratic," she said. "But I think, especially being a woman, 
it's important for me to know that there's lots of people out there who 
are with me and just show my support."Both father and daughter said the main issues for them this election were gun rights, abortion and the economy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309468920.png" alt="Anti-Trump demonstrators were waiting at a park near the Plaza as the motorcade came down Main Street in Kansas City. Carlos Moreno" />
 <figcaption>Anti-Trump demonstrators were waiting at a park near the Plaza as the motorcade came down Main Street in Kansas City. Carlos Moreno</figcaption>
 </figure>Marge Jones, 76, and two of her friends took the Amtrak from St. 
Louis to attend Saturday's rally. Jones said she backs Trump because he 
is "against immigration" and he'll "keep things as they are."When it comes to the possibility of confirming Barrett for the Supreme Court, she said Trump was "not rushing it there." "He's just replacing the seat, and that's in the Constitution that he's allowed to do that," she said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601309504223.png" alt="These women, including Marge Jones (left), took the Amtrak from St. Louis to attend Saturday's rally in Kansas City. Jodi Fortino" />
 <figcaption>These women, including Marge Jones (left), took the Amtrak from St. Louis to attend Saturday's rally in Kansas City. Jodi Fortino</figcaption>
 </figure>Carlos Moreno is a freelance multimedia journalist who works in the Kansas City metro.&nbsp;Jodi is a newsroom intern for KCUR.&nbsp;Lucas Cuni-Mertz is a news intern at KCUR 89.3.&nbsp;KCUR reporter Elle Moxley contributed to this report.

Trump supporters cruise K.C., calling for 'four more years'

Monday morning at approximately 5:17 am, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Hobbs Dr in Manhattan. When officers arrived on scene, they found one victim, a 19-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries.&nbsp;

Officers are still on scene, as this is an active investigation. No suspect has been arrested at this time.&nbsp;

If you have any information, please contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601307601588.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting early Monday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting early Monday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Monday morning at approximately 5:17 am, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Hobbs Dr in Manhattan. When officers arrived on scene, they found one victim, a 19-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries.&nbsp;Officers are still on scene, as this is an active investigation. No suspect has been arrested at this time.&nbsp;If you have any information, please contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

Riley County police are investigating an early morning shooting

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a home invasion attack.

Just after 12:30a.m. on Saturday, police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 400 block Atchison Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

When they arrived,&nbsp; they made contact with a 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were at the residence. The two suspects had fled the scene. 

Officers began looking for a vehicle and the suspects, Gunner Ramey, 20, and Troy Grimm, 21, Leavenworth, were located a short time later and taken into custody a following a traffic stop. 

An investigation indicated the two suspects arrived at the residence where the two victims live, damaged a door where they entered the residence, and began to attack the 23-year-old man with fists and a piece of metal. 

EMS treated the victim at the scene for his injuries, according to Wilson. The woman at the home was not injured. The victims and suspects were known to each other prior to the disturbance.

&nbsp;Ramey is being held in the Atchison County Jail on requested charges of battery, criminal restraint, and criminal damage to property.

Grimm is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault, battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property, and interference with law enforcement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601289835400.png" alt="Ramey-photo Atchison Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Ramey-photo Atchison Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a home invasion attack.Just after 12:30a.m. on Saturday, police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 400 block Atchison Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.When they arrived,&nbsp; they made contact with a 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were at the residence. The two suspects had fled the scene. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601289805784.png" alt="Grimm-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Grimm-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers began looking for a vehicle and the suspects, Gunner Ramey, 20, and Troy Grimm, 21, Leavenworth, were located a short time later and taken into custody a following a traffic stop. An investigation indicated the two suspects arrived at the residence where the two victims live, damaged a door where they entered the residence, and began to attack the 23-year-old man with fists and a piece of metal. EMS treated the victim at the scene for his injuries, according to Wilson. The woman at the home was not injured. The victims and suspects were known to each other prior to the disturbance.&nbsp;Ramey is being held in the Atchison County Jail on requested charges of battery, criminal restraint, and criminal damage to property.Grimm is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault, battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property, and interference with law enforcement.

Police: 2 arrested for Kansas home invasion attack

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A plan designed to help Wichita police monitor and control social equality protests in the city in early June cost the Wichita Police Department more than $1.5 million in overtime for officers and other employees.

The department implemented an “Emergency Mobilization Plan” from June 2 to 14 to ensure the demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May did not escalate to violence.

Other than when officers cleared angry demonstrators from an area on June 2-3 after looting and gunshots were reported, protests in Wichita remained calm.

Wichita police employees claimed more than 30,000 in paid overtime hours and more than 5,500 hours of compensatory time during the emergency plan, the Eagle reported.

Police spokesman Officer Charley Davidson said in a statement the extra staffing helped keep demonstrations peaceful.

“Through these proactive measures and by diligently working to de-escalate potentially violent demonstrations, Wichita did not experience mass arrests of protestors or extensive property damage, which happened in many other American cities, ” Davidson wrote.

The city has sought federal funding under the CARES Act to cover the overtime costs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596375478117.png" alt="Black Live Matter Protesters in Wichita -photo courtesy Liberty ICT" />
 <figcaption>Black Live Matter Protesters in Wichita -photo courtesy Liberty ICT</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A plan designed to help Wichita police monitor and control social equality protests in the city in early June cost the Wichita Police Department more than $1.5 million in overtime for officers and other employees.The department implemented an “Emergency Mobilization Plan” from June 2 to 14 to ensure the demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May did not escalate to violence.Other than when officers cleared angry demonstrators from an area on June 2-3 after looting and gunshots were reported, protests in Wichita remained calm.Wichita police employees claimed more than 30,000 in paid overtime hours and more than 5,500 hours of compensatory time during the emergency plan, the Eagle reported.Police spokesman Officer Charley Davidson said in a statement the extra staffing helped keep demonstrations peaceful.“Through these proactive measures and by diligently working to de-escalate potentially violent demonstrations, Wichita did not experience mass arrests of protestors or extensive property damage, which happened in many other American cities, ” Davidson wrote.The city has sought federal funding under the CARES Act to cover the overtime costs.

Protests cost Wichita police about $1.5 million in overtime

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On Sept. 23, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding the online solicitation of a child by an adult male suspect, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just before 3p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division apprehended one man later identified as 43-year-old Jason S. Sandberg of Topeka, who attempted to coerce an individual, whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, to engage in sexual acts.

Deputies arrested Sandberg and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charged of electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation.

Sandberg has a previous conviction for electronic solicitation, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601056840819.png" alt="Sandberg was convicted in 2006 for electronic solicitation, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Sandberg was convicted in 2006 for electronic solicitation, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On Sept. 23, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding the online solicitation of a child by an adult male suspect, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Just before 3p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division apprehended one man later identified as 43-year-old Jason S. Sandberg of Topeka, who attempted to coerce an individual, whom he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, to engage in sexual acts.Deputies arrested Sandberg and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charged of electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation.Sandberg has a previous conviction for electronic solicitation, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections.

Sheriff: Kan. man tried to coerce teen to engage in sex acts

CASS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating an officer involved shooting after two officers with the Peculiar Police Department were shot Saturday night responding to a call of an armed subject on the SE Outer Road near S. Hedgewood Hills Road south of Kansas City, according to a media release from police.

Just after 8:30p.m. Saturday, two officers with the Peculiar Police Department were dispatched to the area and located a male subject armed with a shotgun. 

 During the encounter, the suspect and officers exchanged gunfire.  Both officers were struck and sustained minor injuries.  The suspect was not struck.  Numerous law enforcement from Cass County and Kansas City responded to the scene.

A negotiator with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office talked with the subject while a Kansas City Police Department Helicopter and tactical units contained and monitored the armed subject as he stood on the SE Outer Road for nearly 2 hours.  Around 10:30 pm, KCPD Swat took the subject into custody.

Both officers were treated and released from an area hospital.  The subject arrested was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. His name is not being released until formal charges are filed.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation.

CASS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating an officer involved shooting after two officers with the Peculiar Police Department were shot Saturday night responding to a call of an armed subject on the SE Outer Road near S. Hedgewood Hills Road south of Kansas City, according to a media release from police.Just after 8:30p.m. Saturday, two officers with the Peculiar Police Department were dispatched to the area and located a male subject armed with a shotgun. During the encounter, the suspect and officers exchanged gunfire. Both officers were struck and sustained minor injuries. The suspect was not struck. Numerous law enforcement from Cass County and Kansas City responded to the scene.A negotiator with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office talked with the subject while a Kansas City Police Department Helicopter and tactical units contained and monitored the armed subject as he stood on the SE Outer Road for nearly 2 hours. Around 10:30 pm, KCPD Swat took the subject into custody.Both officers were treated and released from an area hospital. The subject arrested was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. His name is not being released until formal charges are filed.The Cass County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation.

2 Missouri police officers shot, suspect in custody

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 35-year-old Matthew Pressler of Topeka

Just before 3a.m. Saturday police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of SW Roosevelt Street in Topeka, according to&nbsp;LT Matt Danielson.

When officers arrived on scene, they found Pressler suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have not reported an arrest.&nbsp;

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting. 

When officers arrived on scene, they found one man suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have not released the man's name or reported an arrest.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601120598332.png" alt="Police at the scene early Saturday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene early Saturday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 35-year-old Matthew Pressler of TopekaJust before 3a.m. Saturday police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of SW Roosevelt Street in Topeka, according to&nbsp;LT Matt Danielson.When officers arrived on scene, they found Pressler suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.Police have not reported an arrest.&nbsp;--------------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting. Just before 3a.m. Saturday police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of SW Roosevelt Street in Topeka, according to&nbsp;LT Matt Danielson.When officers arrived on scene, they found one man suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.Police have not released the man's name or reported an arrest.&nbsp;

Update: Police investigate fatal shooting at Kansas home 

DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tennessee man in connection to multiple storage unit burglaries in Junction City and Abilene.

On Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Buckeye Avenue for the report of suspicious activity, according to Abilene Assistant Chief of Police Jason Wilkins.

A citizen had observed a suspicious man at a storage unit facility in the 300 block of Northeast 14th Street.

Officers learned that the man fled on foot prior to their arrival, but were able to locate Joshua Patrick, 22, of Dickson, Tennessee in the 2000 block of North Buckeye Avenue.

Officers discovered a total of nine storage units located on Northeast 14th Street that had been broken into, however, they were able to determine that no property had been taken from the units, according to Wilkins.

As a result of the investigation, police booked Patrick into the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges that include multiple counts of burglary and criminal damage to property.

Patrick is also believed to be involved in multiple storage unit burglaries in Junction City, according to Wilkins.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601043110275.jpeg" alt="PATRICK photo Dickinson County" />
 <figcaption>PATRICK photo Dickinson County</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Tennessee man in connection to multiple storage unit burglaries in Junction City and Abilene.On Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Buckeye Avenue for the report of suspicious activity, according to Abilene Assistant Chief of Police Jason Wilkins.A citizen had observed a suspicious man at a storage unit facility in the 300 block of Northeast 14th Street.Officers learned that the man fled on foot prior to their arrival, but were able to locate Joshua Patrick, 22, of Dickson, Tennessee in the 2000 block of North Buckeye Avenue.Officers discovered a total of nine storage units located on Northeast 14th Street that had been broken into, however, they were able to determine that no property had been taken from the units, according to Wilkins.As a result of the investigation, police booked Patrick into the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges that include multiple counts of burglary and criminal damage to property.Patrick is also believed to be involved in multiple storage unit burglaries in Junction City, according to Wilkins.

Police make arrest for series of burglaries in Junction City

RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged attempted arson.

Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;filed a report for criminal trespass, attempted aggravated arson and aggravated domestic assault in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman reported a 37-year-old man identified as Jason Melton went on their property without permission and attempted to start a fire. 

Police arrested Melton of Manhattan on requested charges of&nbsp; attempted aggravated arson, criminal trespass and aggravated domestic assault. He is being held $50,000 bond.

RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged attempted arson.Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;filed a report for criminal trespass, attempted aggravated arson and aggravated domestic assault in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman reported a 37-year-old man identified as Jason Melton went on their property without permission and attempted to start a fire. Police arrested Melton of Manhattan on requested charges of&nbsp; attempted aggravated arson, criminal trespass and aggravated domestic assault. He is being held $50,000 bond.

RCPD: Man held on $50K bond for alleged attempted arson

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on numerous charges including his possession of dangerous snakes.

On Wednesday evening, police and members of the&nbsp;Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a. home at 3600 SE Indiana, in Topeka, according to&nbsp; LT Jerry Monasmith.&nbsp; 

As a result of the investigation, officers found David Kidd, 54, had Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, and Venomous Snakes.

Officers arrested Kidd and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and the Unlawful possession of venomous snakes. The snakes were humanly rescued by the Northeast Kansas Wild Life Rescue Organization, according to Monasmith.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600945439087.png" alt="Kidd photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Kidd photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on numerous charges including his possession of dangerous snakes.On Wednesday evening, police and members of the&nbsp;Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a. home at 3600 SE Indiana, in Topeka, according to&nbsp; LT Jerry Monasmith.&nbsp; As a result of the investigation, officers found David Kidd, 54, had Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, and Venomous Snakes.Officers arrested Kidd and transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and the Unlawful possession of venomous snakes. The snakes were humanly rescued by the Northeast Kansas Wild Life Rescue Organization, according to Monasmith.

Drug task force finds venomous snakes at Kan. home

WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been sentenced for a shooting death in west Wichita.

District Judge Dave Dahl sentenced Tanner Mora, 27 of Wichita, to life with parole eligibility after 25 years, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

A jury convicted Mora of felony 1st degree murder during the commission of aggravated robbery which occurred during the sale of marijuana.

In February 2019, police found the body of Lorenzo Wade, 22 of Wichita, in the parking lot of Genesis Health Club in the 3700 block of West 13th Street. He had multiple gunshot wounds. A bag of marijuana was found next to the body. 

Police later arrested Mora and Ashantis Bledsoe, 21, Wichita.&nbsp; He is awaiting trial. Mora and his girlfriend moved to Wichita from Arkansas City a month before the shooting.

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 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been sentenced for a shooting death in west Wichita.District Judge Dave Dahl sentenced Tanner Mora, 27 of Wichita, to life with parole eligibility after 25 years, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.A jury convicted Mora of felony 1st degree murder during the commission of aggravated robbery which occurred during the sale of marijuana.In February 2019, police found the body of Lorenzo Wade, 22 of Wichita, in the parking lot of Genesis Health Club in the 3700 block of West 13th Street. He had multiple gunshot wounds. A bag of marijuana was found next to the body. <figure>
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 </figure>Police later arrested Mora and Ashantis Bledsoe, 21, Wichita.&nbsp; He is awaiting trial. Mora and his girlfriend moved to Wichita from Arkansas City a month before the shooting.

Kansas man sentenced for marijuana sale murder

A Victoria man currently in the Ellis County jail has been identified as a suspect in a rape case dating back to March 2014.

Cody Schultz, 32, was arrested on Dec. 20, 2019, on suspicion of aggravated criminal sodomy of a child under 14 and electronic solicitation of a child under 14 for a crime that was alleged to have occurred on Dec. 16, 2019.

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 </figure>By JAMES BELLHays PostA Victoria man currently in the Ellis County jail has been identified as a suspect in a rape case dating back to March 2014.Cody Schultz, 32, was arrested on Dec. 20, 2019, on suspicion of aggravated criminal sodomy of a child under 14 and electronic solicitation of a child under 14 for a crime that was alleged to have occurred on Dec. 16, 2019.“The victim reported that she met a young man on social media and agreed to meet him at the park,” the Hays Police Department said at the time. “At the park, the young man reportedly physically restrained the victim and then sexually assaulted her. The suspect then fled the park. The victim ran from the scene with another female and then called the police.”After the arrest, another count alleged electronic solicitation of a child under the age of 14 was added to the charges relating to a September 2019 incident, according to Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees.The children, in those cases, were aged 12 and 13, he said.He was formally charged on Jan. 3, 2020, and remained in the Ellis County jail in lieu of a $450,000 bond, Drees said."After he was arrested, Lt. Ridgeway worked the original case in 2014 and saw the similarities and asked the (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) &nbsp;to compare the samples collected and we got a hit on the DNA,” said Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.The victim in that case was 18.During a bond hearing on Sept. 22 establishing probable cause for the 2014 case, his bond was increased to $500,000, Dress said.The county attorney has until Sept. 29 to file charges.In the meantime, Scheibler said identifying Schultz as a suspect was “good police work.”“We were grateful for the work by Lt. Ridgeway,” Scheibler said. “Five years later and he sees the case similarities and it piqued his interest so he has the KBI do some follow up.”“At the time, it was frustrating for him, but he did good work upfront,” said HPD deputy chief Brian Dawson.The work in 2014 allowed the connection to be made by comparing DNA from both cases with the assistance of the KBI.“That doesn’t happen a whole lot, but thanks to technology and good police work and good follow-up,” Dawson said.Scheibler also credited the victim for coming forward.“(It was) the courage of the victim to go through the examination that allowed us to collect that valuable evidence. Again, we are grateful we are able to hold people accountable for their actions,” Scheibler said.He said the arrest is a proud moment for the department.While Schultz has been implicated in the crimes, Drees said it is important to remember arrests do not imply guilt.“All arrests on all charges are allegations of criminal wrongdoing and the defendant maintains the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law,” Drees said.