PAWNEE COUNTY — A Kansas woman arrested after a weekend chase involving a stolen vehicle made her first court appearance Wednesday, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

On May 25, Pawnee County Sheriff's deputies&nbsp;arrested&nbsp;Taylor Morgan-Marie Horstman, 23, of Larned, on requested charges of Felony Flee and Elude, Felony Interference of Law Enforcement,&nbsp; Driving While Suspended, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Local law enforcement had been advised that a vehicle stolen in Hoisington, that day might be in the Larned area. 

Once the vehicle was located a short car chase ensued in a residential area. The suspect, later identified as Horstman&nbsp; abandoned the vehicle and was quickly apprehended through the deployment of the K-9. No one was injured.

After advising the defendant of her charges, the possible penalties and her constitutional rights, Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell scheduled a Preliminary Hearing for June 10.

She remains in custody with bond set at $5,000. She also faces possible charges on the stolen car in Barton County, according to McNett.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY — A Kansas woman arrested after a weekend chase involving a stolen vehicle made her first court appearance Wednesday, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.On May 25, Pawnee County Sheriff's deputies&nbsp;arrested&nbsp;Taylor Morgan-Marie Horstman, 23, of Larned, on requested charges of Felony Flee and Elude, Felony Interference of Law Enforcement,&nbsp; Driving While Suspended, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Local law enforcement had been advised that a vehicle stolen in Hoisington, that day might be in the Larned area. Once the vehicle was located a short car chase ensued in a residential area. The suspect, later identified as Horstman&nbsp; abandoned the vehicle and was quickly apprehended through the deployment of the K-9. No one was injured.After advising the defendant of her charges, the possible penalties and her constitutional rights, Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell scheduled a Preliminary Hearing for June 10.She remains in custody with bond set at $5,000. She also faces possible charges on the stolen car in Barton County, according to McNett.

Kan. woman jailed for allegedly driving stolen vehicle

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

Just after 11p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp;a police officer observed a Hyundai Sonata turn south onto North Ninth Street from West Diamond Drive in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester

The driver made an improper turn and failed to signal and the officer made a traffic stop at the Pilot Travel Center, 1944 North Ninth Street.

The officer detected the odor of raw marijuana, asked to search the car, and was given permission to do so by the driver identified Kevin Odom, 60, of Deland, Florida.

 During the search, the officer located&nbsp; six medicine bottles containing a total of 21 grams of marijuana and 24 vaccuum-sealed packages of marijuana weighing a total of just under 14 pounds, according to Forrester.

Police arrested Odom on requested charges that include Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute; greater than 450 grams and less than 30 kilograms No drug tax stamp Possession of drug paraphernalia, Failure to signal and Improper turn.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man on drug charges after a traffic stop in Salina.Just after 11p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp;a police officer observed a Hyundai Sonata turn south onto North Ninth Street from West Diamond Drive in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul ForresterThe driver made an improper turn and failed to signal and the officer made a traffic stop at the Pilot Travel Center, 1944 North Ninth Street.The officer detected the odor of raw marijuana, asked to search the car, and was given permission to do so by the driver identified Kevin Odom, 60, of Deland, Florida. During the search, the officer located&nbsp; six medicine bottles containing a total of 21 grams of marijuana and 24 vaccuum-sealed packages of marijuana weighing a total of just under 14 pounds, according to Forrester.Police arrested Odom on requested charges that include Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute; greater than 450 grams and less than 30 kilograms No drug tax stamp Possession of drug paraphernalia, Failure to signal and Improper turn.

Police: Florida man driving with 14-pounds of pot in Kansas

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities have arrested a suspect on drug charges after a two month investigation.

On Tuesday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force concluded a two month investigation by serving a narcotic search warrant in the 4400 Block of SE Weekley Court, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

 Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with the Topeka Police Department and the Rossville Police Department, located methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia used to ingest and consume narcotics at the residence.

They also arrested Wayne H. McCauley, 50, of Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities have arrested a suspect on drug charges after a two month investigation.On Tuesday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force concluded a two month investigation by serving a narcotic search warrant in the 4400 Block of SE Weekley Court, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer. Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with the Topeka Police Department and the Rossville Police Department, located methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia used to ingest and consume narcotics at the residence.They also arrested Wayne H. McCauley, 50, of Topeka, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas man arrested following 2-month drug investigation

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two suspects arrested in connection with a deadly apartment complex drug deal have made their first court appearances, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Preston Reynolds, 18, and Missy Barber, 20, were charged Tuesday with first degree murder and both remain jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Just after 5p.m. May 21, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near N. West Street and W. 13th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Earnest Jefferson with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; Jefferson was pronounced dead on the scene.&nbsp;

Police also located&nbsp; 19-year-old Jahbreel Rounds in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died on Monday, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

At approximately 5:40 p.m. Thursday, 18-year-old Preston Reynolds arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reynolds was treated and released from the hospital and booked into jail, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The investigation revealed that 20-year-old Missy Barber and Reynolds drove to the apartment complex to conduct a drug transaction with Jefferson and Rounds.&nbsp;

While they were in a vehicle in the parking lot, a disturbance occurred, and shots were fired, injuring Jefferson,&nbsp; Rounds and Reynolds.&nbsp; Reynolds and Barber left the scene in the vehicle.

Investigators were able to learn of Barber’s involvement in the incident. She was located at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of South Glenn and arrested without incident.

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 </figure>Reynolds photo Sedgwick CountySEDGWICK COUNTY —Two suspects arrested in connection with a deadly apartment complex drug deal have made their first court appearances, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.Preston Reynolds, 18, and Missy Barber, 20, were charged Tuesday with first degree murder and both remain jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to online jail records.Just after 5p.m. May 21, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near N. West Street and W. 13th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Earnest Jefferson with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; Jefferson was pronounced dead on the scene.&nbsp;Police also located&nbsp; 19-year-old Jahbreel Rounds in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died on Monday, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.At approximately 5:40 p.m. Thursday, 18-year-old Preston Reynolds arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reynolds was treated and released from the hospital and booked into jail, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>BarberThe investigation revealed that 20-year-old Missy Barber and Reynolds drove to the apartment complex to conduct a drug transaction with Jefferson and Rounds.&nbsp;While they were in a vehicle in the parking lot, a disturbance occurred, and shots were fired, injuring Jefferson,&nbsp; Rounds and Reynolds.&nbsp; Reynolds and Barber left the scene in the vehicle.Investigators were able to learn of Barber’s involvement in the incident. She was located at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of South Glenn and arrested without incident.

Kan. man wounded in drug deal shooting charged with murder

&nbsp;SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of SE Cedarwood Drive for a traffic violation, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Through the investigation at the scene, the driver, Christopher T. Parkhurst, 31, of Topeka, was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Felon in possession of a firearm, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of paraphernalia, Driving without a license and Driving without insurance, according to Stallbaumer.

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 </figure>&nbsp;SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of SE Cedarwood Drive for a traffic violation, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.Through the investigation at the scene, the driver, Christopher T. Parkhurst, 31, of Topeka, was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Felon in possession of a firearm, Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of paraphernalia, Driving without a license and Driving without insurance, according to Stallbaumer.

Kansas felon jailed for alleged marijuana distribution

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal 2018 shooting of a woman in Kansas has been arrested.

On May 9, authorities in El Paso, Texas located and arrested&nbsp;27-year-old Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas in connection with the&nbsp;shooting that fatally injured <a href="https://www.guerragutierrez.com/obituary/6651664">41-year-old Lucy Mojica,</a> according to Wichita Police officer Charley Davidson. He has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated burglary.

On July 7, 2018, officers responded to a shooting call at 531 W. 17th&nbsp;Street North in Wichita/ Upon arrival, officers located Mojica with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; She was transported to an area hospital where she died.

The investigation revealed that Caballeros-Yescas and Mojica were in a dating relationship and that he arrived at her home, pulled out a handgun, and fired multiple times, striking her.&nbsp; Caballeros-Yescas then fled the scene.

Through the investigation, investigators developed Caballeros-Yescas as the suspect and had been working to find him.&nbsp; On Tuesday, he was extradited to Sedgwick County and booked into the jail.

The case has been presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal 2018 shooting of a woman in Kansas has been arrested.On May 9, authorities in El Paso, Texas located and arrested&nbsp;27-year-old Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas in connection with the&nbsp;shooting that fatally injured <a href="https://www.guerragutierrez.com/obituary/6651664">41-year-old Lucy Mojica,</a> according to Wichita Police officer Charley Davidson. He has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated burglary.On July 7, 2018, officers responded to a shooting call at 531 W. 17th&nbsp;Street North in Wichita/ Upon arrival, officers located Mojica with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; She was transported to an area hospital where she died.The investigation revealed that Caballeros-Yescas and Mojica were in a dating relationship and that he arrived at her home, pulled out a handgun, and fired multiple times, striking her.&nbsp; Caballeros-Yescas then fled the scene.Through the investigation, investigators developed Caballeros-Yescas as the suspect and had been working to find him.&nbsp; On Tuesday, he was extradited to Sedgwick County and booked into the jail.The case has been presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

Kan. man wanted for girlfriend's murder captured in Texas

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A suspect identified on security cameras as involved in a fatal shooting made his first court appearance Tuesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Malcom Ganther, 22, is charged with first-degree murder and remains jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Just before 3p.m. May 21, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, police located 17-year-old Marcus Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.

Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.

Malcom Ganther as seen on security camera images from Wichita Police

The investigation revealed Ganther, a second suspect, Sain, and an 18-year-old male had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction.

A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.

Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home on Thursday in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also have located the Buick vehicle involved.&nbsp;

Police are still working to identify and locate the suspect that arrived in the white Mustang, according to Davidson.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A suspect identified on security cameras as involved in a fatal shooting made his first court appearance Tuesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Malcom Ganther, 22, is charged with first-degree murder and remains jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to online jail records.Just before 3p.m. May 21, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, police located 17-year-old Marcus Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.<figure>
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 </figure>Malcom Ganther as seen on security camera images from Wichita PoliceThe investigation revealed Ganther, a second suspect, Sain, and an 18-year-old male had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction.A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home on Thursday in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also have located the Buick vehicle involved.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Security camera photo Wichita PolicePolice are still working to identify and locate the suspect that arrived in the white Mustang, according to Davidson.-------

Kan. man captured on security camera charged with murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman after she was stopped for allegedly driving a stolen car.

Just after 5a.m. Monday, Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of SE 37th&nbsp;Street for a registration violation, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.&nbsp; The vehicle, a 2010 Kia Forte, was reported stolen out of Independence, MO.&nbsp; 

Deputies arrested the driver, Kimberly K. Baker, 50, of Topeka,&nbsp; and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while revoked and No insurance.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman after she was stopped for allegedly driving a stolen car.Just after 5a.m. Monday, Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of SE 37th&nbsp;Street for a registration violation, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.&nbsp; The vehicle, a 2010 Kia Forte, was reported stolen out of Independence, MO.&nbsp; Deputies arrested the driver, Kimberly K. Baker, 50, of Topeka,&nbsp; and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Possession of stolen property, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while revoked and No insurance.

Sheriff: Kansas woman driving reported stolen car arrested 

JEFFERSON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a sheriff's deputy.

Late Sunday, deputies at Lake Perry arrested a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly drunk, according to Sheriff Jeff Herrig.

Deputies put Secret Humphrey of Leavenworth in the patrol vehicle after she head butted one of them, according to Herrig. "When she was booked into jail early Monday, she also decided to spit on everyone," he said.

&nbsp;Humphrey is being held on a $50,000 bond on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, causing great bodily harm; assault of a law enforcement officer; disorderly conduct; purchase, possession or consuming liquor by a minor 18 to 20 years of age; and interference on a law enforcement officer.

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 </figure>JEFFERSON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a sheriff's deputy.Late Sunday, deputies at Lake Perry arrested a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly drunk, according to Sheriff Jeff Herrig.Deputies put Secret Humphrey of Leavenworth in the patrol vehicle after she head butted one of them, according to Herrig. "When she was booked into jail early Monday, she also decided to spit on everyone," he said.&nbsp;Humphrey is being held on a $50,000 bond on requested charges of&nbsp; aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, causing great bodily harm; assault of a law enforcement officer; disorderly conduct; purchase, possession or consuming liquor by a minor 18 to 20 years of age; and interference on a law enforcement officer.

Kansas woman jailed for alleged attack on deputy

SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating three suspects after a Friday standoff in Topeka have released details on charges against the suspect who fired the weapon.

Just after 2 a.m. Friday, sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3100 block of NW Rochester Road, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.

Following an argument, a suspect shot several rounds towards the house while driving away in a vehicle. No one was injured. The suspect vehicle was later found in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka but the suspect&nbsp;later identified as 24-year-old Trey G. Martinez of Topeka fled.

At 7:45a.m., deputies attempted to arrest Martinez at a residence in the 700 block of NE Sumner Street in Topeka. The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. They were able to talk four other individuals out of the house but Martinez remained inside. Shortly after noon he was placed into custody and transported to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning. 

On Tuesday, the sheriff's department reported Martinez is facing requested charges of&nbsp; Domestic aggravated assault, Criminal discharge of a firearm, Interference with law enforcement and&nbsp;Criminal possession of a firearm by a felon.

Two of the other individuals inside the house were placed into custody following this incident. Anthony A. Weems, 22, and Michael L. Frederick, 22, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for felony interference with law enforcement. Frederick also had misdemeanor warrants.

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 </figure>Martinez -photo Shawnee Co.SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating three suspects after a Friday standoff in Topeka have released details on charges against the suspect who fired the weapon.Just after 2 a.m. Friday, sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3100 block of NW Rochester Road, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.Following an argument, a suspect shot several rounds towards the house while driving away in a vehicle. No one was injured. The suspect vehicle was later found in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka but the suspect&nbsp;later identified as 24-year-old Trey G. Martinez of Topeka fled.<figure>
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 </figure>Frederick -photo Shawnee Co.At 7:45a.m., deputies attempted to arrest Martinez at a residence in the 700 block of NE Sumner Street in Topeka. The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. They were able to talk four other individuals out of the house but Martinez remained inside. Shortly after noon he was placed into custody and transported to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning. On Tuesday, the sheriff's department reported Martinez is facing requested charges of&nbsp; Domestic aggravated assault, Criminal discharge of a firearm, Interference with law enforcement and&nbsp;Criminal possession of a firearm by a felon.<figure>
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 </figure>Weems- Photo Shawnee Co.Two of the other individuals inside the house were placed into custody following this incident. Anthony A. Weems, 22, and Michael L. Frederick, 22, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for felony interference with law enforcement. Frederick also had misdemeanor warrants.

Update: Kansas man fired gun toward house after argument

FORD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating child sex crimes and asking the public for help to locate a suspect identified as&nbsp;24-year-old Keishawn Juan Myers. 

According to a social media report from Dodge City police, an arrest warrant has been issued for Myers on multiple charges of crimes against a child, including Rape of a Child Under 14 years of age.&nbsp;

Anyone with information on Myers is asked to contact police.You can also text an anonymous tip via our Tip411 app, text keyword DCPD to 847411.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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 </figure>FORD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating child sex crimes and asking the public for help to locate a suspect identified as&nbsp;24-year-old Keishawn Juan Myers. According to a social media report from Dodge City police, an arrest warrant has been issued for Myers on multiple charges of crimes against a child, including Rape of a Child Under 14 years of age.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Anyone with information on Myers is asked to contact police.You can also text an anonymous tip via our Tip411 app, text keyword DCPD to 847411.All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Police ask for help to locate SW Kan. child sex crimes suspect

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a deadly shooting are reporting the death of a second victim.

Barber and Reynolds are being held on requested charges&nbsp; of 1st-degree murder and aggravated battery, according to Davidson.

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 </figure>Reynolds photo Sedgwick CountySEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a deadly shooting are reporting the death of a second victim.Just after 5p.m. May 21, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near N. West Street and W. 13th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Earnest Jefferson with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; Jefferson was pronounced dead on the scene.&nbsp;Police also located&nbsp; 19-year-old Jahbreel Rounds in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died on Monday, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.At approximately 5:40 p.m. Thursday, 18-year-old Preston Reynolds arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reynolds was treated and released from the hospital and booked into jail, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>BarberThe investigation revealed that 20-year-old Missy Barber and Reynolds drove to the apartment complex to conduct a drug transaction with Jefferson and Rounds.&nbsp;While they were in a vehicle in the parking lot, a disturbance occurred, and shots were fired, injuring Jefferson,&nbsp; Rounds and Reynolds.&nbsp; Reynolds and Barber left the scene in the vehicle.Investigators were able to learn of Barber’s involvement in the incident. She was located at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of South Glenn and arrested without incident.Barber and Reynolds are being held on requested charges&nbsp; of 1st-degree murder and aggravated battery, according to Davidson.

Police: Kansas teen dies after drug-deal shooting

BARTON COUNTy — Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, an officer with the Great Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Washington for an equipment violation on a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 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 and indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a substantial amount of controlled substances including over 30 individual packages of marijuana, wax, edibles and drug paraphernalia were located.

Police arrested Eduardo Jimenez, 25;&nbsp; Angel Romero, 22; and Jason Kurtz, 38, and transported them to the Barton County Jail. They are being held on a $300,000 bond.

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 </figure>Eduardo JimenezBARTON COUNTy — Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, an officer with the Great Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Washington for an equipment violation on a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 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 and indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics.<figure>
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 </figure>Angel RomeroA search of the vehicle was conducted, and a substantial amount of controlled substances including over 30 individual packages of marijuana, wax, edibles and drug paraphernalia were located.<figure>
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 </figure>Police arrested Eduardo Jimenez, 25;&nbsp; Angel Romero, 22; and Jason Kurtz, 38, and transported them to the Barton County Jail. They are being held on a $300,000 bond.

Police K9 helps capture 3 with drugs in Great Bend

KANSAS CITY (AP) —A man has been charged in an April 2019 shooting death in Kansas City based on DNA and ballistics evidence.

Thirty-two-year-old Brandon Hill, of Independence, Mo., was charged Friday with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 40-year-old Derrick White, whose body was found in a vehicle.

Prosecutors allege that DNA taken from the door handle of the vehicle was later matched to Hill, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article242947306.html">reports</a>.

When he was arrested in March in a separate incident he was in possession of a handgun that police believe was loaned to the victim weeks before his death. A bullet found in White’s body also was determined to have been fired by the same handgun, prosecutors said.

Hill remains in federal custody in a separate case, according to prosecutors. He was indicted in April 2019 on a charge of being a felon in possession of firearms, court records show.

Bond has been set at $250,000 in the Jackson County case. An attorney for Hill has not yet been listed.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —A man has been charged in an April 2019 shooting death in Kansas City based on DNA and ballistics evidence.Thirty-two-year-old Brandon Hill, of Independence, Mo., was charged Friday with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 40-year-old Derrick White, whose body was found in a vehicle.Prosecutors allege that DNA taken from the door handle of the vehicle was later matched to Hill, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article242947306.html">reports</a>.When he was arrested in March in a separate incident he was in possession of a handgun that police believe was loaned to the victim weeks before his death. A bullet found in White’s body also was determined to have been fired by the same handgun, prosecutors said.Hill remains in federal custody in a separate case, according to prosecutors. He was indicted in April 2019 on a charge of being a felon in possession of firearms, court records show.Bond has been set at $250,000 in the Jackson County case. An attorney for Hill has not yet been listed.

DNA, ballistics link man to April 2019 Kansas City killing

KANSAS CITY– A Nogales, Arizona, man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to his role in a conspiracy to transport large amounts of fentanyl through Kansas City en route to New York City aboard passenger busses, according to the United State's Attorney's office.

Alejandro Rocha, also known as Alejandro Teran, 21, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

By pleading guilty, Rocha admitted that, on two separate occasions, he attempted to transport more than three kilograms of fentanyl through Kansas City en route to New York City.

Rocha admitted that he gave more than three kilograms of fentanyl to his girlfriend, Esmeralda Castro, 21, of Perris, California, to carry aboard a bus to New York City. Three fentanyl bricks were placed in a false compartment inside a rolling bag. Castro, who has also pleaded guilty, was arrested at a Kansas City bus station on May 8, 2017, after a police service canine alerted to the bag.

Rocha also admitted that he gave another person 3.6 kilograms of fentanyl to carry aboard a bus from Denver, Colorado, to New York City. However, the bag became separated from the courier at some point on the bus trip. The bag arrived unaccompanied at a Kansas City bus station, where it was intercepted by police.&nbsp;

Under federal statutes, Rocha is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of up to 40 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590263513905.png" alt="Rocha" />
 <figcaption>Rocha</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– A Nogales, Arizona, man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to his role in a conspiracy to transport large amounts of fentanyl through Kansas City en route to New York City aboard passenger busses, according to the United State's Attorney's office.Alejandro Rocha, also known as Alejandro Teran, 21, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.By pleading guilty, Rocha admitted that, on two separate occasions, he attempted to transport more than three kilograms of fentanyl through Kansas City en route to New York City.Rocha admitted that he gave more than three kilograms of fentanyl to his girlfriend, Esmeralda Castro, 21, of Perris, California, to carry aboard a bus to New York City. Three fentanyl bricks were placed in a false compartment inside a rolling bag. Castro, who has also pleaded guilty, was arrested at a Kansas City bus station on May 8, 2017, after a police service canine alerted to the bag.Rocha also admitted that he gave another person 3.6 kilograms of fentanyl to carry aboard a bus from Denver, Colorado, to New York City. However, the bag became separated from the courier at some point on the bus trip. The bag arrived unaccompanied at a Kansas City bus station, where it was intercepted by police.&nbsp;Under federal statutes, Rocha is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of up to 40 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

Man pleads guilty to transporting fentanyl through KC to New York

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

Just before 4:30 p.m. Friday, police&nbsp;responded to the 2000 block of SW Gage in Topeka on a report of a possible aggravated battery, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

 On arrival, officers located a victim at a nearby location suffering from what appeared to be a non-life threatening injury. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The active investigation resulted in the arrest of Charles Steele, 29, for Aggravated Battery. 

Steele has previous convictions that include battery of law enforcement officer, criminal threat, burglary, theft, criminal discharge of a firearm and intent remove/disable electronic monitor equipment, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590411313590.png" alt="Steele photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Steele photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest.Just before 4:30 p.m. Friday, police&nbsp;responded to the 2000 block of SW Gage in Topeka on a report of a possible aggravated battery, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. On arrival, officers located a victim at a nearby location suffering from what appeared to be a non-life threatening injury. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for medical treatment.The active investigation resulted in the arrest of Charles Steele, 29, for Aggravated Battery. Steele has previous convictions that include battery of law enforcement officer, criminal threat, burglary, theft, criminal discharge of a firearm and intent remove/disable electronic monitor equipment, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. felon with history of violence jailed for alleged attack

NEW CAMBRIA, Mo. (AP) — Police in northern Missouri have arrested a New Cambria man accused of stealing a dozen beehives over four counties.

Ricky Elam was arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant near his home that turned up the stolen beehives. Authorities in Macon, Linn, Schuyler and Randolph counties said they had fielded numerous reports of stolen hives over the last year.

The search warrant was issued after a beekeeper in Macon County installed a GPS tracker in one of his hives after experiencing a theft, authorities said. On Wednesday, that hive was stolen and traced to Elam’s property, according to deputies.

Elam was charged Thursday with one count of felony stealing, two counts of felony receiving stolen property and four counts of misdemeanor receiving stolen property. He was being held in the Macon County Jail on $15,000 cash-only bond.

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 </figure>Elam photo Macon Co.NEW CAMBRIA, Mo. (AP) — Police in northern Missouri have arrested a New Cambria man accused of stealing a dozen beehives over four counties.Ricky Elam was arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant near his home that turned up the stolen beehives. Authorities in Macon, Linn, Schuyler and Randolph counties said they had fielded numerous reports of stolen hives over the last year.The search warrant was issued after a beekeeper in Macon County installed a GPS tracker in one of his hives after experiencing a theft, authorities said. On Wednesday, that hive was stolen and traced to Elam’s property, according to deputies.Elam was charged Thursday with one count of felony stealing, two counts of felony receiving stolen property and four counts of misdemeanor receiving stolen property. He was being held in the Macon County Jail on $15,000 cash-only bond.

Man arrested, accused of stealing beehives

SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects after a Friday standoff in Topeka.

At 7:45a.m., deputies attempted to arrest Martinez at a residence in the 700 block of NE Sumner Street in Topeka. The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. They were able to talk four other individuals out of the house but Martinez remained inside. Shortly after noon he was placed into custody and transported to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning. Authorities have not released the charges against him.

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 <figcaption>Martinez -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects after a Friday standoff in Topeka.Just after 2 a.m. Friday, sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3100 block of NW Rochester Road, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.Following an argument, a suspect shot several rounds towards the house while driving away in a vehicle. No one was injured. The suspect vehicle was later found in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka but the suspect&nbsp;later identified as 24-year-old Trey G. Martinez of Topeka fled.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590249348325.png" alt="Frederick -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Frederick -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>At 7:45a.m., deputies attempted to arrest Martinez at a residence in the 700 block of NE Sumner Street in Topeka. The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called to the scene. They were able to talk four other individuals out of the house but Martinez remained inside. Shortly after noon he was placed into custody and transported to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning. Authorities have not released the charges against him.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590249195303.png" alt="Weems- Photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Weems- Photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Two of the other individuals inside the house were placed into custody following this incident. Anthony A. Weems, 22, and Michael L. Frederick, 22, both of Topeka were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for felony interference with law enforcement. Frederick also had misdemeanor warrants.

Kansas man fired gun toward house after argument

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have two suspects in custody.

Just after p.m. 5p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near N. West Street and W. 13th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Police also located&nbsp; 19-year-old man in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and remained in critical condition Friday.

At approximately 5:40 p.m., 18-year-old Preston Reynolds arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reynolds was treated and released from the hospital and booked into jail, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The investigation revealed that 20-year-old Missy Barber and Reynolds drove to the apartment complex to conduct a drug transaction with Jefferson and the 19-year-old victim.&nbsp; 

While they were in a vehicle in the parking lot, a disturbance occurred, and shots were fired, injuring Jefferson, the 19-year-old and Reynolds.&nbsp; Reynolds and Barber left the scene in the vehicle.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590164086715.png" alt="Reynolds photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Reynolds photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have two suspects in custody.Just after p.m. 5p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex near N. West Street and W. 13th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Earnest Jefferson with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; Jefferson was pronounced dead on the scene.&nbsp;Police also located&nbsp; 19-year-old man in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and remained in critical condition Friday.At approximately 5:40 p.m., 18-year-old Preston Reynolds arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.&nbsp;&nbsp; Reynolds was treated and released from the hospital and booked into jail, according to Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590164510351.png" alt="Barber" />
 <figcaption>Barber</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed that 20-year-old Missy Barber and Reynolds drove to the apartment complex to conduct a drug transaction with Jefferson and the 19-year-old victim.&nbsp; While they were in a vehicle in the parking lot, a disturbance occurred, and shots were fired, injuring Jefferson, the 19-year-old and Reynolds.&nbsp; Reynolds and Barber left the scene in the vehicle.Investigators were able to learn of Barber’s involvement in the incident. She was located at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of South Glenn and arrested without incident.Barber and Reynolds are being held on requested charges&nbsp; of 1st-degree murder and aggravated battery, according to Davidson.

Kansas man taken from hospital to jail for fatal shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s declaration that religious services should be “essential” comes at a precarious point in the national balancing act that pits the call of worship against the risk of coronavirus.

Even before Trump’s comments Friday, which came alongside the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html" target="_blank">guidance</a>&nbsp;for reopening faith organizations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Christian leaders in several states made plans to welcome back congregants on the week of Pentecost, May 31.

The new CDC guidance could energize houses of worship that might want to reopen their doors, despite evidence of ongoing risk of the virus spreading through communal gatherings. While it suggests steps such as asking congregants to cover their faces and limiting the sharing of worship aids, the CDC document says it is “not meant to regulate or prescribe standards for interactions of faith communities.”

The guidance released Friday is similar to draft guidance drawn up by the CDC more than a month ago but shelved by administration officials. One difference: The earlier version discussed opening in stages, such as video streaming and drive-in services, with later phases allowing in-person gatherings limited in size and with social distancing. The guidance released Friday has no discussion of a phased-in opening.

Tension over when and how to reopen houses of worship has varied depending on the state, as different areas set their own pace for easing pandemic stay-at-home orders. Trump called for the resumption of in-person religious services repeatedly this week and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/8a34b6599602dbd751f2c1fcb93387fe">said Friday that</a>&nbsp;he would “override” governors that did not do so, though it’s unclear whether Trump has any authority to supersede state leaders on the issue.

Still, the president’s comments come less than six months ahead of a reelection bid in which turnout from his conservative evangelical Christian base could prove critical. Trump suggested on Thursday that friction over the issue was more common in states run by Democrats because “churches are not being treated with respect” by many their governors.

One of those Democrats, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was warned this week by Trump’s Justice Department that the state’s phased-in plan to restart economic activity puts an “unfair burden” on worship by not permitting churches to open earlier in the process. More than 1,200 California pastors are planning to restart worship on May 31 despite Newsom’s stay-at-home orders, which he has said would likely allow for religious gatherings within weeks.

Among the California pastors leading the call for resuming in-person gathering is Danny Carroll of Water of Life Community Church in Fontana. State officials “don’t understand that people of faith need contact, that they need to worship together,” Carroll said in an interview. “We’re trying to close the gap – thoughtfully, humbly, nicely.”

Carroll described his effort as disconnected from politics: “We don’t deal with how people vote. We deal with how people live.”

But another pastor involved, Ron Hill of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship, said that he finds “some merit” in Republicans’ claims that blue states have a less keen understanding of religion’s importance in public life.

“I really find it difficult to understand why they’re placing a different rule on the church than on the supermarket, café or restaurant,” said Hill, who added that he had not yet decided whether May 31 would mark the reopening of his church in Compton, Calif.

Pastors in other states, however, have already begun outlining plans to welcome back worshippers in person before the month’s end. Florida’s Rodney Howard-Browne –&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6a6ffcc32101dd3eee86937202a1c7f2">arrested</a>&nbsp;in March for holding a large in-person service at his church, charges that were later dropped – is preparing to reopen with an outdoor service on Pentecost. Catholic and Lutheran churches in Minnesota have notified that state’s Democratic governor that they plan to resume Mass this week, in defiance of his order.

An evangelical pastor who’s been a key Trump backer, Jack Graham, plans to reopen his Texas megachurch on Pentecost weekend. Attendees of those services will be required to make reservations, but masks will not be mandated, according to the church’s website.

Graham told the Faithwire website this week that Pentecost, considered holy by Christians as the birthday of the church, was a fitting moment for “a kind of rebirth of the church” this year.

The momentum toward restarting in-person worship comes amid new reports of church gatherings spreading COVID-19. A CDC report released this week traced the spread of the virus to 35 out of 92 attendees at two March church events in Arkansas that were attended by two symptomatic people.

“Reopening faith communities, let alone reopening any other faith institutions, is unsafe” given the ongoing threat of spreading illness, said Maggie Siddiqi, director of the faith initiative at the liberal Center for American Progress. “My fear is we will learn the hard way and have to close again.”

While Pentecost promises to escalate the number of churches seeking to reopen, many other houses of worship are still expecting to wait until June or beyond to resume in-person services with restrictions aimed at protecting public health. Another prominent conservative evangelical ally of Trump, Pastor Robert Jeffress, said he is eyeing local metrics and could reopen next month.

Speaking before Trump’s Friday announcement, Jeffress said his Dallas-area megachurch would be “data-driven, instead of date-driven, when it comes to reopening.”

A spokeswoman for the ministry of Paula White-Cain, the pastor who leads Trump’s White House faith initiative, said earlier this week that at the moment Pentecost services at her Florida church were slated to be online-only.

The president, however, has projected eagerness to restart religious services. Trump held a Thursday conference call with 1,600 “pastors and faith leaders” to tout the importance of reopening in-person worship, later saying that deeming liquor stores and abortion clinics essential but not worship was an “injustice.”

Some governors designated faith gatherings as essential services in their states’ pandemic stay-at-home orders, although others restricted them as the virus began to spread.

Ralph Reed, chief of the Faith &amp; Freedom Coalition and another conservative evangelical ally of Trump, said before Trump’s Friday announcement that while Pentecost is “an important marker for the church,” he doesn’t expect most Christian leaders would be “guided particularly by that date” in deciding to reopen.

But Reed lauded the growing push in that direction. “Churches are doing a good job” adapting to necessary public health constraints, he said, “but I do think it’s time for the country to reopen.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590173193204.png" alt="President Trump opened Friday's press briefing with comments on religious services." />
 <figcaption>President Trump opened Friday's press briefing with comments on religious services.</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s declaration that religious services should be “essential” comes at a precarious point in the national balancing act that pits the call of worship against the risk of coronavirus.Even before Trump’s comments Friday, which came alongside the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/faith-based.html" target="_blank">guidance</a>&nbsp;for reopening faith organizations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Christian leaders in several states made plans to welcome back congregants on the week of Pentecost, May 31.The new CDC guidance could energize houses of worship that might want to reopen their doors, despite evidence of ongoing risk of the virus spreading through communal gatherings. While it suggests steps such as asking congregants to cover their faces and limiting the sharing of worship aids, the CDC document says it is “not meant to regulate or prescribe standards for interactions of faith communities.”The guidance released Friday is similar to draft guidance drawn up by the CDC more than a month ago but shelved by administration officials. One difference: The earlier version discussed opening in stages, such as video streaming and drive-in services, with later phases allowing in-person gatherings limited in size and with social distancing. The guidance released Friday has no discussion of a phased-in opening.Tension over when and how to reopen houses of worship has varied depending on the state, as different areas set their own pace for easing pandemic stay-at-home orders. Trump called for the resumption of in-person religious services repeatedly this week and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/8a34b6599602dbd751f2c1fcb93387fe">said Friday that</a>&nbsp;he would “override” governors that did not do so, though it’s unclear whether Trump has any authority to supersede state leaders on the issue.Still, the president’s comments come less than six months ahead of a reelection bid in which turnout from his conservative evangelical Christian base could prove critical. Trump suggested on Thursday that friction over the issue was more common in states run by Democrats because “churches are not being treated with respect” by many their governors.One of those Democrats, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was warned this week by Trump’s Justice Department that the state’s phased-in plan to restart economic activity puts an “unfair burden” on worship by not permitting churches to open earlier in the process. More than 1,200 California pastors are planning to restart worship on May 31 despite Newsom’s stay-at-home orders, which he has said would likely allow for religious gatherings within weeks.Among the California pastors leading the call for resuming in-person gathering is Danny Carroll of Water of Life Community Church in Fontana. State officials “don’t understand that people of faith need contact, that they need to worship together,” Carroll said in an interview. “We’re trying to close the gap – thoughtfully, humbly, nicely.”Carroll described his effort as disconnected from politics: “We don’t deal with how people vote. We deal with how people live.”But another pastor involved, Ron Hill of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship, said that he finds “some merit” in Republicans’ claims that blue states have a less keen understanding of religion’s importance in public life.“I really find it difficult to understand why they’re placing a different rule on the church than on the supermarket, café or restaurant,” said Hill, who added that he had not yet decided whether May 31 would mark the reopening of his church in Compton, Calif.Pastors in other states, however, have already begun outlining plans to welcome back worshippers in person before the month’s end. Florida’s Rodney Howard-Browne –&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6a6ffcc32101dd3eee86937202a1c7f2">arrested</a>&nbsp;in March for holding a large in-person service at his church, charges that were later dropped – is preparing to reopen with an outdoor service on Pentecost. Catholic and Lutheran churches in Minnesota have notified that state’s Democratic governor that they plan to resume Mass this week, in defiance of his order.An evangelical pastor who’s been a key Trump backer, Jack Graham, plans to reopen his Texas megachurch on Pentecost weekend. Attendees of those services will be required to make reservations, but masks will not be mandated, according to the church’s website.Graham told the Faithwire website this week that Pentecost, considered holy by Christians as the birthday of the church, was a fitting moment for “a kind of rebirth of the church” this year.The momentum toward restarting in-person worship comes amid new reports of church gatherings spreading COVID-19. A CDC report released this week traced the spread of the virus to 35 out of 92 attendees at two March church events in Arkansas that were attended by two symptomatic people.“Reopening faith communities, let alone reopening any other faith institutions, is unsafe” given the ongoing threat of spreading illness, said Maggie Siddiqi, director of the faith initiative at the liberal Center for American Progress. “My fear is we will learn the hard way and have to close again.”While Pentecost promises to escalate the number of churches seeking to reopen, many other houses of worship are still expecting to wait until June or beyond to resume in-person services with restrictions aimed at protecting public health. Another prominent conservative evangelical ally of Trump, Pastor Robert Jeffress, said he is eyeing local metrics and could reopen next month.Speaking before Trump’s Friday announcement, Jeffress said his Dallas-area megachurch would be “data-driven, instead of date-driven, when it comes to reopening.”A spokeswoman for the ministry of Paula White-Cain, the pastor who leads Trump’s White House faith initiative, said earlier this week that at the moment Pentecost services at her Florida church were slated to be online-only.The president, however, has projected eagerness to restart religious services. Trump held a Thursday conference call with 1,600 “pastors and faith leaders” to tout the importance of reopening in-person worship, later saying that deeming liquor stores and abortion clinics essential but not worship was an “injustice.”Some governors designated faith gatherings as essential services in their states’ pandemic stay-at-home orders, although others restricted them as the virus began to spread.Ralph Reed, chief of the Faith &amp; Freedom Coalition and another conservative evangelical ally of Trump, said before Trump’s Friday announcement that while Pentecost is “an important marker for the church,” he doesn’t expect most Christian leaders would be “guided particularly by that date” in deciding to reopen.But Reed lauded the growing push in that direction. “Churches are doing a good job” adapting to necessary public health constraints, he said, “but I do think it’s time for the country to reopen.”___

Trump’s urging stokes furor in debate over in-person worship

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an armed robbery have made an arrest.

Just before 4 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to the Kwik Shop at 1700 SW Topeka Blvd. on a report of an armed robbery, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

The suspect reportedly entered the store, brandished a firearm and left with an undisclosed item.

Based on descriptions from witnesses and the assistance of security camera footage, officers were able to develop a description of the suspect. He was identified as 34-year-old Richard D. Youngberg. Police located Youngberg and arrested him on charges of aggravated robbery, theft and Topeka bench warrants, according to Koenen.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590170874951.png" alt="Youngberg photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Youngberg photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an armed robbery have made an arrest.Just before 4 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to the Kwik Shop at 1700 SW Topeka Blvd. on a report of an armed robbery, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.The suspect reportedly entered the store, brandished a firearm and left with an undisclosed item.Based on descriptions from witnesses and the assistance of security camera footage, officers were able to develop a description of the suspect. He was identified as 34-year-old Richard D. Youngberg. Police located Youngberg and arrested him on charges of aggravated robbery, theft and Topeka bench warrants, according to Koenen.

Police track down, arrest Kansas armed robbery suspect

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City woman died a day after being shot and hospitalized in critical condition, police said.

Sarah Lowrey, 42, was found early Tuesday morning with a gunshot wound inside a car parked outside of a home in the city’s Oak Park Northwest neighborhood, police said. Officers had been called to the area around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a shooting.

Lowrey died Wednesday at a hospital where she was being treated, police said in a news release. A police spokesman, Sgt. Jacob Becchina, said police have a person of interest in the shooting, but no arrests had been reported by Friday morning.

Lowrey's death marked the city's 70th homicide this year.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City woman died a day after being shot and hospitalized in critical condition, police said.Sarah Lowrey, 42, was found early Tuesday morning with a gunshot wound inside a car parked outside of a home in the city’s Oak Park Northwest neighborhood, police said. Officers had been called to the area around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a shooting.Lowrey died Wednesday at a hospital where she was being treated, police said in a news release. A police spokesman, Sgt. Jacob Becchina, said police have a person of interest in the shooting, but no arrests had been reported by Friday morning.Lowrey's death marked the city's 70th homicide this year.

Kansas City woman dies a day after being shot in car

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

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

The investigation revealed&nbsp;22-year-old Malcolm Ganther, a second suspect, Sain, and an 18-year-old male had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction. 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that injured two teens.

Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment, and he remains in critical condition.

Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.

The investigation revealed two unknown suspects and the two victims had made an arrangement to meet in the apartment complex parking lot.&nbsp;

Investigators are working to learn the circumstances of the meeting.&nbsp; An unknown suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and the second unknown suspect arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; The two victims walked up to the Buick and got into the vehicle, occupied by one suspect.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the meeting inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at the victims, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Both suspects then fled in the vehicles they were driving when they arrived, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590157799937.png" alt="Ganther photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ganther photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made an arrest.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, police located 17-year-old Marcus Sain in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and died, according to Davidson.Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old male walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590090874405.png" alt="Malcom Ganther as seen on security camera images from Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Malcom Ganther as seen on security camera images from Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed&nbsp;22-year-old Malcolm Ganther, a second suspect, Sain, and an 18-year-old male had arranged to meet in the apartment complex parking lot regarding a drug transaction. A suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and Ganther arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; Sain and the 18-year-old walked up and got into the Buick, occupied by Ganther.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the transaction inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at Sain and the 18-year-old, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Ganther then fled in the Buick, and the second suspect fled in the Mustang.Through the community’s help and the investigation, Ganther was identified and arrested at his home on Thursday in the 300 block of North Edgemoor in Wichita. Investigators also have located the Buick vehicle involved.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590090818345.png" alt="Security camera photo Wichita Police" />
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 </figure>Police are still working to identify and locate the suspect that arrived in the white Mustang, according to Davidson.-------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a shooting that injured two teens.Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South Webb Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim in a parking lot with critical injuries.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment, and he remains in critical condition.Several minutes later, officers responded to an area hospital regarding an 18-year-old walk-in shooting victim with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; He was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released.<figure>
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 </figure>Security camera images -Wichita PoliceThe investigation revealed two unknown suspects and the two victims had made an arrangement to meet in the apartment complex parking lot.&nbsp;Investigators are working to learn the circumstances of the meeting.&nbsp; An unknown suspect arrived at the apartment complex parking lot driving a newer-model white mustang, and the second unknown suspect arrived at the same time driving a grey Buick.&nbsp; The two victims walked up to the Buick and got into the vehicle, occupied by one suspect.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the meeting inside the Buick, a disturbance ensued, and the suspect seated in the Mustang exited the car and fired multiple shots at the victims, striking them and causing their injuries.&nbsp; Both suspects then fled in the vehicles they were driving when they arrived, according to Davidson.

Public helps police ID suspect in fatal Kansas shooting

WESTWOOD, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two of three people in a car that crashed into a suburban Kansas City, Kansas, home were taken to a hospital with injuries. 

The crash happened before dawn Friday morning in Westwood, sparking a fire that damaged the home. Firefighters and medics were sent to the home to put out the fire and attend to those injured. 

Police say the incident began when an officer tried to pull over the car, and the car's driver lost control and hit the house. Police say all three people who were in the vehicle were arrested. No one inside the home at the time of the crash was injured.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590153584568.png" alt="Friday morning crash scene photo courtesy Fox4 Kansas City" />
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 </figure>WESTWOOD, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two of three people in a car that crashed into a suburban Kansas City, Kansas, home were taken to a hospital with injuries. The crash happened before dawn Friday morning in Westwood, sparking a fire that damaged the home. Firefighters and medics were sent to the home to put out the fire and attend to those injured. Police say the incident began when an officer tried to pull over the car, and the car's driver lost control and hit the house. Police say all three people who were in the vehicle were arrested. No one inside the home at the time of the crash was injured.

Police: 3 arrested after car crashes into Kansas house 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital.

Just after noon on Wednesday, police responded to a disturbance with shots fired and a dog being shot at a home in the 2800 block of E. Mossman in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers heard shots being fired and observed a man running and getting into a silver Jeep and leaving.&nbsp; Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of 800 N. Green and located a 31-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his rear end.&nbsp; He was taken to the hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

The investigation revealed, a 59-year-old man lives with the 31-year-old man at a home in the 800 block of North Green, according to Davidson.

The 59-year-old saw the 31-year-old’s pit-bull escape out of the yard.&nbsp; He followed the dog to a home in the 2800 block of East Mossman, where the dog attacked a Rottweiler puppy.&nbsp;

At the home on Mossman, a 42-year-old woman resident fired a handgun at the pit-bull attacking her dog and struck it, causing minor injuries to the dog.&nbsp;

 The 59-year-old returned to the home on North Green with the dog and relayed what occurred to the 31-year-old.&nbsp;

The 31-year-old drove to the Mossman home in a tan Ford Escape.&nbsp; After he arrived, a disturbance ensued, his Ford Escape was rammed, and shots were fired by the 42–year-old female that struck the man.&nbsp; 

The male who was shot then left with his friends and roommates in the silver Jeep, who had followed him to the home.

Investigators are working to determine all the circumstances of what occurred.&nbsp; Davidson did not report the name of the victim or any possible arrests.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590091714826.png" alt="Police on the scene of Wednesdays disturbance photo courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital.Just after noon on Wednesday, police responded to a disturbance with shots fired and a dog being shot at a home in the 2800 block of E. Mossman in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers heard shots being fired and observed a man running and getting into a silver Jeep and leaving.&nbsp; Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of 800 N. Green and located a 31-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his rear end.&nbsp; He was taken to the hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.The investigation revealed, a 59-year-old man lives with the 31-year-old man at a home in the 800 block of North Green, according to Davidson.The 59-year-old saw the 31-year-old’s pit-bull escape out of the yard.&nbsp; He followed the dog to a home in the 2800 block of East Mossman, where the dog attacked a Rottweiler puppy.&nbsp;At the home on Mossman, a 42-year-old woman resident fired a handgun at the pit-bull attacking her dog and struck it, causing minor injuries to the dog.&nbsp; The 59-year-old returned to the home on North Green with the dog and relayed what occurred to the 31-year-old.&nbsp;The 31-year-old drove to the Mossman home in a tan Ford Escape.&nbsp; After he arrived, a disturbance ensued, his Ford Escape was rammed, and shots were fired by the 42–year-old female that struck the man.&nbsp; The male who was shot then left with his friends and roommates in the silver Jeep, who had followed him to the home.Investigators are working to determine all the circumstances of what occurred.&nbsp; Davidson did not report the name of the victim or any possible arrests.