KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man and his 15-year-old daughter whose violent handling at the hands of Kansas City police has been widely viewed online are now suing several of the officers.

Tarence Maddox and his daughter were at a May 30 protest at the Country Club Plaza to protest police brutality in the wake of the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Maddox yelled at police that they were using excessive force when a line of officers descended on them, the lawsuit says, dousing Maddox and his daughter with pepper spray and pulling Maddox into the street to arrest him. One of the officers pulled Maddox’s daughter toward him and sprayed her directly in the eyes from about 4 inches away, the lawsuit says. She had “in no way” hindered his ability to make an arrest, said Maddox's attorney, Tom Porto.

The incident was captured on video, which has been viewed more than 8.6 million times on Twitter.

The lawsuit accuses the officers of deliberately harming Maddox and his daughter, despite the pair posing no threat to the officers, Porto said. Maddox also suffered permanent injury to his knee during the arrest that required surgery, the attorney said.

Police at the time said they would review the officers’ actions, but did not immediately respond to the newspaper's request Tuesday for comment on the lawsuit.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man and his 15-year-old daughter whose violent handling at the hands of Kansas City police has been widely viewed online are now suing several of the officers.Tarence Maddox and his daughter were at a May 30 protest at the Country Club Plaza to protest police brutality in the wake of the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Maddox yelled at police that they were using excessive force when a line of officers descended on them, the lawsuit says, dousing Maddox and his daughter with pepper spray and pulling Maddox into the street to arrest him. One of the officers pulled Maddox’s daughter toward him and sprayed her directly in the eyes from about 4 inches away, the lawsuit says. She had “in no way” hindered his ability to make an arrest, said Maddox's attorney, Tom Porto.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kcpolice</a> WE are disappointed. This man was using his WORDS and was responded to with WEAPONS. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackLivesMatter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlackLivesMatter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeForGeorge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JusticeForGeorge</a> <a href="https://t.co/B7Ef7qAzK3">pic.twitter.com/B7Ef7qAzK3</a>&mdash; 🤍🖤🤎 (@Elise_Villa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elise_Villa/status/1266923192612016129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The incident was captured on video, which has been viewed more than 8.6 million times on Twitter.The lawsuit accuses the officers of deliberately harming Maddox and his daughter, despite the pair posing no threat to the officers, Porto said. Maddox also suffered permanent injury to his knee during the arrest that required surgery, the attorney said.Police at the time said they would review the officers’ actions, but did not immediately respond to the newspaper's request Tuesday for comment on the lawsuit.

Man, daughter in protest video sue Kansas City officers

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

Just before 10&nbsp;p.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a highway robbery at the Pizza Hut in the 300 block of East 47th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. 

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 45-year-old male delivery driver who reported being robbed at gunpoint while delivering a pizza.

The investigation revealed that the 45-year-old went to deliver an order at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of South Seneca.&nbsp; The driver was unable to contact anyone at the apartment.&nbsp; As he was walking back to his vehicle, he was approached by a suspect later identified as 20-year-old Jeramiah Milligan of Wichita who asked to buy the order.&nbsp; 

The driver refused, and Milligan produced a handgun and demanded money and the pizza order from the driver.&nbsp; The driver left the order on the ground and drove away in his vehicle back to the restaurant to call police.

Officers spotted Milligan at a nearby apartment in the 4100 Block of South Seneca and arrested him without incident.&nbsp; Officers later recovered the pizza order as well as a handgun.&nbsp; Milligan was booked on requested charges that include aggravated robbery. 

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Milligan remains jailed on a $75,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597090729726.png" alt="Milligan photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Milligan photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have a suspect in custody.Just before 10&nbsp;p.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a highway robbery at the Pizza Hut in the 300 block of East 47th&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 45-year-old male delivery driver who reported being robbed at gunpoint while delivering a pizza.The investigation revealed that the 45-year-old went to deliver an order at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of South Seneca.&nbsp; The driver was unable to contact anyone at the apartment.&nbsp; As he was walking back to his vehicle, he was approached by a suspect later identified as 20-year-old Jeramiah Milligan of Wichita who asked to buy the order.&nbsp; The driver refused, and Milligan produced a handgun and demanded money and the pizza order from the driver.&nbsp; The driver left the order on the ground and drove away in his vehicle back to the restaurant to call police.Officers spotted Milligan at a nearby apartment in the 4100 Block of South Seneca and arrested him without incident.&nbsp; Officers later recovered the pizza order as well as a handgun.&nbsp; Milligan was booked on requested charges that include aggravated robbery. The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Milligan remains jailed on a $75,000 bond.

Police: Kan. man pulled a gun on pizza delivery driver

Officers responding to a suspicious person call early Sunday morning in Hays were treated to an unusual sight.

At 4:52 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a report of a man yelling from the roof of the fire department station at 1507 Main, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.

The reporting party said the man did not appear to be wearing a shirt, but when officers arrived they found he was missing more than just a shirt.

When officers made contact with the reportedly highly intoxicated suspect on the roof, they found he was sitting in the middle of the roof naked, Scheibler said.

He was, however, covered in black tar residue from the roof.

The suspect was identified as Zakai Hunter Ingdalson, 21, Kinsley.

Upon investigation, officers found a roof vent cap had been torn off, damaging the seal.

Damages were estimated under $500, according to Scheibler.

Ingdalson was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and criminal trespass.

By JAMES BELL Hays PostOfficers responding to a suspicious person call early Sunday morning in Hays were treated to an unusual sight.At 4:52 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a report of a man yelling from the roof of the fire department station at 1507 Main, according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.The reporting party said the man did not appear to be wearing a shirt, but when officers arrived they found he was missing more than just a shirt.When officers made contact with the reportedly highly intoxicated suspect on the roof, they found he was sitting in the middle of the roof naked, Scheibler said.He was, however, covered in black tar residue from the roof.The suspect was identified as Zakai Hunter Ingdalson, 21, Kinsley.Upon investigation, officers found a roof vent cap had been torn off, damaging the seal.Damages were estimated under $500, according to Scheibler.Ingdalson was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and criminal trespass.

Naked man arrested on roof of Hays fire station

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a stop on Interstate 70 Monday night.

Just after 10 p.m. Monday, a deputy stopped a 2010 Ford Explorer just west of Solomon for traveling at 93 mph in a 75 mph zone, according&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Upon making contact with the driver, Terrence Szczepaniak, 25, of Salina, the deputy noticed a small amount of marijuana in the console of the SUV.

During a search of the vehicle, the deputy reported finding 20 grams of marijuana, 55 grams of methamphetamine and a drug pipe. 

The deputy arrested Szczepaniak on suspicion of&nbsp; speeding, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, no tax stamp, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Soldan.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597162831275.jpeg" alt="Terrence Szczepaniak has numerous previous drug convictions dating back to 2014, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.- photo Saline County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Terrence Szczepaniak has numerous previous drug convictions dating back to 2014, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.- photo Saline County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a stop on Interstate 70 Monday night.Just after 10 p.m. Monday, a deputy stopped a 2010 Ford Explorer just west of Solomon for traveling at 93 mph in a 75 mph zone, according&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.Upon making contact with the driver, Terrence Szczepaniak, 25, of Salina, the deputy noticed a small amount of marijuana in the console of the SUV.During a search of the vehicle, the deputy reported finding 20 grams of marijuana, 55 grams of methamphetamine and a drug pipe. The deputy arrested Szczepaniak on suspicion of&nbsp; speeding, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, no tax stamp, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Soldan.

Sheriff: Kan. felon was driving 93 mph on I-70 with drugs

WICHITA, KAN. – A man who murdered another man over two years ago at a nightclub in Wichita has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

District Judge Eric Williams sentenced Brandon Evans, 38 of Wichita, on Friday.

Evans shot and killed Isaac Lewis, 37 of Wichita, on June 10th, 2018 outside Daiquiri’s Club at 7007 E. Harry. A 28 year old woman was shot in the arm. Evans was arrested after police saw him running from the club with a pistol in his hand.

On August 12, 2019, a jury found Evans guilty of 1st degree murder, aggravated battery, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

At the sentencing hearing August 7,&nbsp; Evans claimed he suffered from a mental disease and shot Mr. Lewis after he threatened to kill Evans and his family.

Judge Williams disagreed with the defendant’s claim and sentenced him to life with no parole eligibility for 789 months. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597077458818.png" alt="Evans photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Evans photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. – A man who murdered another man over two years ago at a nightclub in Wichita has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.District Judge Eric Williams sentenced Brandon Evans, 38 of Wichita, on Friday.Evans shot and killed Isaac Lewis, 37 of Wichita, on June 10th, 2018 outside Daiquiri’s Club at 7007 E. Harry. A 28 year old woman was shot in the arm. Evans was arrested after police saw him running from the club with a pistol in his hand.On August 12, 2019, a jury found Evans guilty of 1st degree murder, aggravated battery, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.At the sentencing hearing August 7,&nbsp; Evans claimed he suffered from a mental disease and shot Mr. Lewis after he threatened to kill Evans and his family.Judge Williams disagreed with the defendant’s claim and sentenced him to life with no parole eligibility for 789 months.

Life in prison for man in fatal Kan. nightclub shooting

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

Just before 2:30a.m. Monday, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 GMC Yukon for a traffic infraction near 118th and US Highwy 75, according to sheriff Tim Morse.

  The traffic investigation resulted in the arrest of Amber Dawn Gillaspie, 31, of Topeka.  Gillaspie was booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597058262732.png" alt=" Gillaspie" />
 <figcaption> Gillaspie</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just before 2:30a.m. Monday, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 GMC Yukon for a traffic infraction near 118th and US Highwy 75, according to sheriff Tim Morse. The traffic investigation resulted in the arrest of Amber Dawn Gillaspie, 31, of Topeka. Gillaspie was booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Deputies find meth in Kansas woman's SUV

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

Authorities in Northern California arrested Deuntae Markese Markham, 21, Wichita, on a Cowley County District Court warrant, according Cowley County Sheriff Dave Faletti.

Markham is being held without bond in San Francisco in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Gabriel Luna in the early morning hours of December 18, 2019 at&nbsp; the Honor Apartments at Southwestern College in the 1700 Block of Fowler in Winfield.

EMS transported Luna to the emergency room at William Newton Memorial Hospital and he was then transported by air ambulance to a Wichita area hospital and died December 20.

Markham, who is being held on requested charges of 2nd degree murder is scheduled for a hearing this week, according to online jail records.

Depending on whether Markham fights extradition, Faletti expects to have him transported to Kansas "in a timely manner."&nbsp;

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and are asking the public for help with information.

Just after 1 a.m. December 18, Winfield Fire/EMS and Winfield Police Department responded to the Honor Apartments at Southwestern College in the 1700 Block of Fowler for a report of a gunshot victim, according to Chris Hood with the city of Winfield.

Upon investigation, it was determined that the resident of the apartment later identified as 32-year-old Gabriel Luna was the victim of the gunshot wound. He was transported to the emergency room at William Newton Memorial Hospital and then transported by air ambulance to a Wichita Kansas area hospital.&nbsp; On Friday Luna died of his injuries, according to Hood.

The shooting is now being investigating as a homicide.

Anyone who has knowledge about the shooting or who may have witnessed the shooting to contact the Winfield Police Department at (620)221-5555 or Cowley County Crime Stoppers at either 221-7777 or through their website which may be accessed through the Cowley County website.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597081657197.png" alt="Honor apartments photo courtesy Southwestern College" />
 <figcaption>Honor apartments photo courtesy Southwestern College</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal December shooting have a suspect in custody.Authorities in Northern California arrested Deuntae Markese Markham, 21, Wichita, on a Cowley County District Court warrant, according Cowley County Sheriff Dave Faletti.Markham is being held without bond in San Francisco in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Gabriel Luna in the early morning hours of December 18, 2019 at&nbsp; the Honor Apartments at Southwestern College in the 1700 Block of Fowler in Winfield.EMS transported Luna to the emergency room at William Newton Memorial Hospital and he was then transported by air ambulance to a Wichita area hospital and died December 20.Markham, who is being held on requested charges of 2nd degree murder is scheduled for a hearing this week, according to online jail records.Depending on whether Markham fights extradition, Faletti expects to have him transported to Kansas "in a timely manner."&nbsp;-------COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and are asking the public for help with information.Just after 1 a.m. December 18, Winfield Fire/EMS and Winfield Police Department responded to the Honor Apartments at Southwestern College in the 1700 Block of Fowler for a report of a gunshot victim, according to Chris Hood with the city of Winfield.Upon investigation, it was determined that the resident of the apartment later identified as 32-year-old Gabriel Luna was the victim of the gunshot wound. He was transported to the emergency room at William Newton Memorial Hospital and then transported by air ambulance to a Wichita Kansas area hospital.&nbsp; On Friday Luna died of his injuries, according to Hood.The shooting is now being investigating as a homicide.Anyone who has knowledge about the shooting or who may have witnessed the shooting to contact the Winfield Police Department at (620)221-5555 or Cowley County Crime Stoppers at either 221-7777 or through their website which may be accessed through the Cowley County website.&nbsp;------------

Suspect jailed in Calif. for deadly shooting at Kan. college apartments

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; are investigating a large disturbance involving firearms that occurred at Midnight Rodeo, 10001 E. Kellogg, on Saturday and involved a party bus.

Shortly before midnight August 8, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a fight involving over 50 people with numerous guns involved, according to officer Charley Davidson.

When officers arrived, they found two victims in the parking lot who had been knocked unconscious and were treated for non-life-threatening injures.&nbsp; 

A third victim with minor injuries was later contacted at an area hospital.&nbsp; Officers learned that several suspects entered a party bus that left the scene before the officers arrived.

The bus was located and stopped at Kellogg and Washington.&nbsp;Approximately 40 passengers were contacted during the stop, and&nbsp;six handguns were found discarded on the bus.

Two additional handguns were found discarded in the parking lot of Midnight Rodeo.&nbsp;

WPD investigators are currently working to determine individuals involved in this incident and the circumstances of everything involved.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; are investigating a large disturbance involving firearms that occurred at Midnight Rodeo, 10001 E. Kellogg, on Saturday and involved a party bus.Shortly before midnight August 8, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a fight involving over 50 people with numerous guns involved, according to officer Charley Davidson.When officers arrived, they found two victims in the parking lot who had been knocked unconscious and were treated for non-life-threatening injures.&nbsp; A third victim with minor injuries was later contacted at an area hospital.&nbsp; Officers learned that several suspects entered a party bus that left the scene before the officers arrived.The bus was located and stopped at Kellogg and Washington.&nbsp;Approximately 40 passengers were contacted during the stop, and&nbsp;six handguns were found discarded on the bus.Two additional handguns were found discarded in the parking lot of Midnight Rodeo.&nbsp;WPD investigators are currently working to determine individuals involved in this incident and the circumstances of everything involved.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: Party bus left scene of large fight at Kan. club

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Topeka continue to search for suspects in the death of a woman who was killed by a stray bullet as she stood in her front yard. 

The shooting happened late Wednesday night as 62-year-old Jerrie Lyn Ross was in her yard. 

Police say she was innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of two parties shooting at each other. 

Police have said they are searching for a person of interest based on video images of someone shooting, but have not announced any arrests. Ross' family says she was a real estate and property manager who owned and operated Homes By Ross in Topeka.

TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in Topeka are&nbsp; attempting to identify a suspect, according to Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a report of multiple gun shots being fired in the 1100 block of SW Gage in Topeka  near a shopping district and not far from the Topeka Zoo, according to Lt. John Trimble.

Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of shots being fired. They then located a victim who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp; &nbsp;The street was reopened to traffic late morning and police remained on the scene, according Munoz.

Detectives are asking anyone that might recognize the individual in the picture or the vehicle, to please email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka

Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a&nbsp; shooting&nbsp; that left one person dead in Topeka.

Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp; &nbsp;The street is now open to traffic and police remain on the scene, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Police ask that anyone with surveillance camera systems in the area to please review them and see if they captured anything. 

&nbsp;Police have not identified the victim or additional details.

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a&nbsp; shooting&nbsp; that left one person dead.

Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Police did allow Huntoon Street and Gage Boulevard&nbsp; open for Thursday morning commuters, according to Trimble.

Police have not identified the victim or released additional details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596745506137.png" alt="&nbsp;This security camera image is a person of interest in the homicide that occurred late Wednesday in the 1100 Block of SW Gage in Topeka.&nbsp; The vehicle is a black Chevrolet SUV and was last seen northbound on Gage from the scene." />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;This security camera image is a person of interest in the homicide that occurred late Wednesday in the 1100 Block of SW Gage in Topeka.&nbsp; The vehicle is a black Chevrolet SUV and was last seen northbound on Gage from the scene.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Topeka continue to search for suspects in the death of a woman who was killed by a stray bullet as she stood in her front yard. The shooting happened late Wednesday night as 62-year-old Jerrie Lyn Ross was in her yard. Police say she was innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of two parties shooting at each other. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596711636578.png" alt="Police crime scene tape near the shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police crime scene tape near the shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Police have said they are searching for a person of interest based on video images of someone shooting, but have not announced any arrests. Ross' family says she was a real estate and property manager who owned and operated Homes By Ross in Topeka.-----------------TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in Topeka are&nbsp; attempting to identify a suspect, according to Police Lt. Manuel Munoz.Just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a report of multiple gun shots being fired in the 1100 block of SW Gage in Topeka near a shopping district and not far from the Topeka Zoo, according to Lt. John Trimble.Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of shots being fired. They then located a victim who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596711636578.png" alt="Police crime scene tape near the shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police crime scene tape near the shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp; &nbsp;The street was reopened to traffic late morning and police remained on the scene, according Munoz.Detectives are asking anyone that might recognize the individual in the picture or the vehicle, to please email telltpd@topeka.org or call the TopekaPolice Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128-----------------TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of a&nbsp; shooting&nbsp; that left one person dead in Topeka.Just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a report of multiple gun shots being fired in the 1100 block of SW Gage in Topeka near a shopping district and not far from the Topeka Zoo, according to Lt. John Trimble.Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of shots being fired. They then located a victim who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp; &nbsp;The street is now open to traffic and police remain on the scene, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.Police ask that anyone with surveillance camera systems in the area to please review them and see if they captured anything. &nbsp;Police have not identified the victim or additional details.-------------TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a&nbsp; shooting&nbsp; that left one person dead.Just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a report of multiple gun shots being fired in the 1100 block of SW Gage in Topeka near a shopping district and not far from the Topeka Zoo, according to Lt. John Trimble.Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of shots being fired. They then located a victim who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.Due to the size of this crime scene, police asked the public to avoid the 1100-1200 blocks of Gage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Police did allow Huntoon Street and Gage Boulevard&nbsp; open for Thursday morning commuters, according to Trimble.Police have not identified the victim or released additional details.

Kansas woman standing in her yard killed by stray bullet

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sheriff's deputy for alleged domestic violence battery.

On Saturday, police arrested 25-year-old Deputy Kelly Geiger who was involved in a disturbance with an intimate partner, with whom she shares a residence, according to&nbsp; Sgt. Lanon Thompson.

&nbsp;The Kansas State Statute reads as follows: KS 21-5414 (a) Domestic Battery is (1) “Knowingly or recklessly causing bodily harm by a family member or household member: (b)(1) is a class B person misdemeanor.”

Geiger has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 6 years.

In addition to the criminal case, an investigation is also being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596922998665.png" alt="Geiger photo Sedgwick Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Geiger photo Sedgwick Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sheriff's deputy for alleged domestic violence battery.On Saturday, police arrested 25-year-old Deputy Kelly Geiger who was involved in a disturbance with an intimate partner, with whom she shares a residence, according to&nbsp; Sgt. Lanon Thompson.&nbsp;The Kansas State Statute reads as follows: KS 21-5414 (a) Domestic Battery is (1) “Knowingly or recklessly causing bodily harm by a family member or household member: (b)(1) is a class B person misdemeanor.”Geiger has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 6 years.In addition to the criminal case, an investigation is also being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Kansas deputy accused of domestic violence battery

SEDGWICK COUNTY-Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating recent protests in Wichita have made additional arrests, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

Police arrested Bryant Jacobs, 33, on requested charges of&nbsp;aggressive or harassing contact prohibited and defacement or damage of property by graffiti.

They arrested Marissa Gonzalez, 23, on requested charges of unlawful assembly, aggressive or harassing contact prohibited, assault, and defacement or damage of property by graffiti.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Ellis II, 45,&nbsp; was jailed on requested charges of aggressive or harassing contact prohibited, battery, rioting, and criminal damage to property

For the second time in a week, police arrested 24-year-old Gabrielle Griffie. She was originally booked on a requested charge of unlawful assembly, according to officer Charley Davidson.  Griffie, the director of of Project Justice ICT, was jailed Thursday on requested charges of&nbsp; unlawful assembly and aggressive or harassing contact prohibited.

According to Davidson, the Wichita Police Department has always supported individual's right to demonstrate lawfully and has previously worked alongside other demonstration leaders to ensure their groups were able to share their views safely. However, the individuals protesting the past few days refuse to demonstrate lawfully.

"Police will continue to monitor any protest activities throughout Wichita. Illegal activity will not be tolerated, and criminals will be arrested and held accountable for their actions to the fullest extent of the law."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596975614114.png" alt="Jacobs photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Jacobs photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY-Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating recent protests in Wichita have made additional arrests, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.Police arrested Bryant Jacobs, 33, on requested charges of&nbsp;aggressive or harassing contact prohibited and defacement or damage of property by graffiti.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596974637275.png" alt="GONZALEZ -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>GONZALEZ -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>They arrested Marissa Gonzalez, 23, on requested charges of unlawful assembly, aggressive or harassing contact prohibited, assault, and defacement or damage of property by graffiti.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596975708950.png" alt="Ellis" />
 <figcaption>Ellis</figcaption>
 </figure>Charles Ellis II, 45,&nbsp; was jailed on requested charges of aggressive or harassing contact prohibited, battery, rioting, and criminal damage to property<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596455816022.png" alt="Griffie-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Griffie-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>For the second time in a week, police arrested 24-year-old Gabrielle Griffie. She was originally booked on a requested charge of unlawful assembly, according to officer Charley Davidson. Griffie, the director of of Project Justice ICT, was jailed Thursday on requested charges of&nbsp; unlawful assembly and aggressive or harassing contact prohibited.According to Davidson, the Wichita Police Department has always supported individual's right to demonstrate lawfully and has previously worked alongside other demonstration leaders to ensure their groups were able to share their views safely. However, the individuals protesting the past few days refuse to demonstrate lawfully."Police will continue to monitor any protest activities throughout Wichita. Illegal activity will not be tolerated, and criminals will be arrested and held accountable for their actions to the fullest extent of the law."

Police make more protest arrests in Wichita

KANSAS CITY – U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison announced Friday that 59 additional arrests have been made in the past week by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend, for a total of 156 arrests since the start of the operation, according to the United State's Attorney.

Among those arrested since Aug. 1, new federal charges have been filed against six defendants, for a total of 17 new federal cases in Operation LeGend. All of the new federal defendants were charged with firearms-related crimes. Four of the six new defendants were charged with being felons in possession of firearms. One defendant was charged with heroin trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. One defendant was charged with participating in a conspiracy to commit armed robberies at several local businesses.

Among the remaining 53 arrests in the past week, 35 were fugitives with either state or federal warrants for their arrest. The remaining 18 non-fugitive arrests were referred for prosecution in state court. Seven arrests were for homicides, for a total of 12 homicide arrests under Operation LeGend. Other offenses cited in the arrests included assault (including non-fatal shootings), drug trafficking, illegally possessing firearms, robbery, bank robbery, child molestation, sexual assault, possessing stolen property and possessing stolen firearms.

In addition to the arrests, in the past week agents and officers seized 17 firearms (for a total of 52 firearms seized during Operation LeGend); a number of stolen vehicles and motorcycles; 210 THC cartridges; quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana; and $52,000.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is not able to track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court. The following defendants have been charged in federal court in the past week:

Terrell L. Releford, felon in possession of a firearm; Dustin M. Jordan, felon in possession of a firearm; Zackory Phillips, felon in possession of a firearm; Travis J. Pipes, heroin trafficking, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; Dylan Pruett, felon in possession of a firearm; Chase M. Murphy, armed robbery conspiracy, armed robbery, brandishing firearms during a crime of violence.

Monty Ray, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; Steven Younce, felon in possession of a firearm, meth trafficking, possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; Daniel Briscoe, methamphetamine trafficking, heroin trafficking; Leamandreal Dorsey, felon in possession of a firearm; Shannon Walz, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition; Maricela Lozano, carjacking, using a firearm during a crime of violence; Gary Dorch, felon in possession of a firearm; Patricia Nelson, felon in possession of a firearm; Bobby Lynn King, felon in possession of a firearm; Logan Tanner Laws, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; Michael Glen Zeigers, felon in possession of a firearm; Nelson, King, Laws, and Zeigers are co-defendants also charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, money laundering, and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Operation LeGend Operation LeGend is a federal partnership with local law enforcement to address the increase in homicides and violent crime in Kansas City, Mo., in 2020. The operation honors the memory of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro, one of the youngest fatalities during a record-breaking year of homicides and shootings. Additional federal agents were assigned to the operation from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596922533411.png" alt="A group of local pastors met with U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison this week at United Believers Community Church to discuss Operation LeGend-photo United State's Attorney" />
 <figcaption>A group of local pastors met with U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison this week at United Believers Community Church to discuss Operation LeGend-photo United State's Attorney</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY – U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison announced Friday that 59 additional arrests have been made in the past week by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend, for a total of 156 arrests since the start of the operation, according to the United State's Attorney.Among those arrested since Aug. 1, new federal charges have been filed against six defendants, for a total of 17 new federal cases in Operation LeGend. All of the new federal defendants were charged with firearms-related crimes. Four of the six new defendants were charged with being felons in possession of firearms. One defendant was charged with heroin trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. One defendant was charged with participating in a conspiracy to commit armed robberies at several local businesses.Among the remaining 53 arrests in the past week, 35 were fugitives with either state or federal warrants for their arrest. The remaining 18 non-fugitive arrests were referred for prosecution in state court. Seven arrests were for homicides, for a total of 12 homicide arrests under Operation LeGend. Other offenses cited in the arrests included assault (including non-fatal shootings), drug trafficking, illegally possessing firearms, robbery, bank robbery, child molestation, sexual assault, possessing stolen property and possessing stolen firearms.In addition to the arrests, in the past week agents and officers seized 17 firearms (for a total of 52 firearms seized during Operation LeGend); a number of stolen vehicles and motorcycles; 210 THC cartridges; quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana; and $52,000.The U.S. Attorney’s Office is not able to track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court. The following defendants have been charged in federal court in the past week:Terrell L. Releford, felon in possession of a firearm; Dustin M. Jordan, felon in possession of a firearm; Zackory Phillips, felon in possession of a firearm; Travis J. Pipes, heroin trafficking, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; Dylan Pruett, felon in possession of a firearm; Chase M. Murphy, armed robbery conspiracy, armed robbery, brandishing firearms during a crime of violence.Previously reported federal defendants:Monty Ray, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; Steven Younce, felon in possession of a firearm, meth trafficking, possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; Daniel Briscoe, methamphetamine trafficking, heroin trafficking; Leamandreal Dorsey, felon in possession of a firearm; Shannon Walz, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition; Maricela Lozano, carjacking, using a firearm during a crime of violence; Gary Dorch, felon in possession of a firearm; Patricia Nelson, felon in possession of a firearm; Bobby Lynn King, felon in possession of a firearm; Logan Tanner Laws, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; Michael Glen Zeigers, felon in possession of a firearm; Nelson, King, Laws, and Zeigers are co-defendants also charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, money laundering, and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Operation LeGend Operation LeGend is a federal partnership with local law enforcement to address the increase in homicides and violent crime in Kansas City, Mo., in 2020. The operation honors the memory of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro, one of the youngest fatalities during a record-breaking year of homicides and shootings. Additional federal agents were assigned to the operation from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

59 more arrests, including 7 murder suspects in KC crime sweep

TOPEKA, Kan. – On August 6, 2020, officers from the Topeka Police Department served a narcotics search warrant in the 500 BLK SE Gray, related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

As a result of the investigation 22-year-old, Marlene Rangel-Cazares of Topeka was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested&nbsp; &nbsp;charges of Possession of Marijuana with the intent for distribution and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. – On August 6, 2020, officers from the Topeka Police Department served a narcotics search warrant in the 500 BLK SE Gray, related to an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.As a result of the investigation 22-year-old, Marlene Rangel-Cazares of Topeka was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested&nbsp; &nbsp;charges of Possession of Marijuana with the intent for distribution and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Kansas woman accused of marijuana distribution

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the fatal stabbing of his nephew made his first appearance in court Wednesday.

David Staley, 57, Wichita, was charged with voluntary manslaughter, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 3 a.m. Sunday police responded to a stabbing call at a home in the 2300 block of South Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

 Upon arrival, officers located 34-year-old Ryan Speight of Wichita with a stab wound to the chest. &nbsp;He was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

Police also contacted Staley at the scene.&nbsp;

The investigation revealed a party occurred at the home. After party attendees had left, an argument ensured between Staley and his nephew Speight, who both live at the home.&nbsp;

During the argument, Staley stabbed Speight, causing his fatal injuries, according to Davidson.

Police arrested Staley without incident.&nbsp;Staley is due back in court on Aug. 13. <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=232076">He remains jailed on a </a>$100,000 bond, according to online jail records.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have one suspect in custody.

Police also contacted 57-year-old David Staley at the scene.&nbsp;

Police arrested Staley without incident. He is being held on a requested charge of <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=232076">2nd-degree murder,</a> according to online jail records.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596409102140.png" alt="Staley-photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the fatal stabbing of his nephew made his first appearance in court Wednesday.David Staley, 57, Wichita, was charged with voluntary manslaughter, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 3 a.m. Sunday police responded to a stabbing call at a home in the 2300 block of South Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 34-year-old Ryan Speight of Wichita with a stab wound to the chest. &nbsp;He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Police also contacted Staley at the scene.&nbsp;The investigation revealed a party occurred at the home. After party attendees had left, an argument ensured between Staley and his nephew Speight, who both live at the home.&nbsp;During the argument, Staley stabbed Speight, causing his fatal injuries, according to Davidson.Police arrested Staley without incident.&nbsp;Staley is due back in court on Aug. 13. <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=232076">He remains jailed on a </a>$100,000 bond, according to online jail records.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have one suspect in custody.Just after 3 a.m. Sunday police responded to a stabbing call at a home in the 2300 block of South Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 34-year-old Ryan Speight of Wichita with a stab wound to the chest. &nbsp;He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Police also contacted 57-year-old David Staley at the scene.&nbsp;The investigation revealed a party occurred at the home. After party attendees had left, an argument ensured between Staley and his nephew Speight, who both live at the home.&nbsp;During the argument, Staley stabbed Speight, causing his fatal injuries, according to Davidson.Police arrested Staley without incident. He is being held on a requested charge of <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=232076">2nd-degree murder,</a> according to online jail records.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office.&nbsp;

Kan. man charged in fatal stabbing of his nephew 

SEDGWICK —Four suspects arrested in connection with a fatal motel room gun fight have that left two men dead made their first appearance in court Tuesday.

Braxton Cooley, 23; Akakia Farbes, 23; Koby Fisher, 23, all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois were charged with attempted aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office

Just before 1a.m. July 30, police responded to a shooting at the Scotsman Hotel, 5922 W. Kellogg in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old William Pottorff with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp; 

Shortly after arriving on the scene, Keion Whyte, 23, arrived at an area hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;

The investigation revealed, a woman has been staying at the motel for approximately one month and was being visited by Pottorff, who is an acquaintance,&nbsp;according to Captain Stephens.

While in the room, Whyte and four others later identified as&nbsp; Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and Whyte.

During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s&nbsp; fatal injuries.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident took Whyte to an area hospital, according to Stephens. He died on August 1, according to police.

Following the investigation, police originally arrested Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald&nbsp; on requested charges of felony murder and aggravated burglary, according to Stephens.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596107513157.png" alt="Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation July 30 -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation July 30 -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK —Four suspects arrested in connection with a fatal motel room gun fight have that left two men dead made their first appearance in court Tuesday.Braxton Cooley, 23; Akakia Farbes, 23; Koby Fisher, 23, all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois were charged with attempted aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's officeJust before 1a.m. July 30, police responded to a shooting at the Scotsman Hotel, 5922 W. Kellogg in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old William Pottorff with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp; Shortly after arriving on the scene, Keion Whyte, 23, arrived at an area hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;The investigation revealed, a woman has been staying at the motel for approximately one month and was being visited by Pottorff, who is an acquaintance,&nbsp;according to Captain Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146101791.png" alt="Cooley photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>While in the room, Whyte and four others later identified as&nbsp; Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and Whyte.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596159011888.png" alt="Farbes photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s&nbsp; fatal injuries.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146211661.png" alt="Fisher photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident took Whyte to an area hospital, according to Stephens. He died on August 1, according to police.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596206388150.png" alt="Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Following the investigation, police originally arrested Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald&nbsp; on requested charges of felony murder and aggravated burglary, according to Stephens.--------

4 who survived fatal Kan. motel gun fight charged

ATCHISON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a teen suspect in custody.

Just before 7:30p.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to a shots fired call in the 400 block North 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike&nbsp; Wilson.

 Officers found a 17-year-old boy at the scene with a gunshot wound. EMS transported the teen to a hospital. 

It was determined that the shooting suspect had fled the area on foot, according to Wilson.

At 8:15p.m., officers located the 16-year-old suspect at a residence. He was taken into custody on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal use of a weapon. He was later transported to a juvenile detention facility.

According to investigators, both the victim and the suspect were on walking in the area of 5th and Parallel in Atchison. They were not walking together but a verbal altercation occurred as they were in the 400 block North 5th, according to Wilson. The suspect then shot the victim one time with a handgun.

Police recovered a handgun has been recovered during their investigation, according to Wilson.

Wilson did not release an update on the condition of the 17-year-old.

ATCHISON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a teen suspect in custody.Just before 7:30p.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to a shots fired call in the 400 block North 5th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike&nbsp; Wilson. Officers found a 17-year-old boy at the scene with a gunshot wound. EMS transported the teen to a hospital. It was determined that the shooting suspect had fled the area on foot, according to Wilson.At 8:15p.m., officers located the 16-year-old suspect at a residence. He was taken into custody on requested charges of aggravated battery, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal use of a weapon. He was later transported to a juvenile detention facility.According to investigators, both the victim and the suspect were on walking in the area of 5th and Parallel in Atchison. They were not walking together but a verbal altercation occurred as they were in the 400 block North 5th, according to Wilson. The suspect then shot the victim one time with a handgun.Police recovered a handgun has been recovered during their investigation, according to Wilson.Wilson did not release an update on the condition of the 17-year-old.

Police arrest 16-year-old Kan. boy for shooting

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect captured at the scene of a burglary.

Just after 10p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person at a business in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard in Topeka, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

 When deputies arrived, they located a man and woman on the property.&nbsp; Deputies determined a Hyundai Sonata driven by the man was reported stolen out of the city of Topeka.&nbsp; 

Deputies attempted to arrest the him but he ran from the scene.&nbsp; After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect later identified as 27-year-old Lyle J. Beaty of Topeka was detained and arrested.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Beaty is being held on requested charges of possession of stolen property and interference with a law enforcement officer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596645908455.png" alt="Beaty photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Beaty photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect captured at the scene of a burglary.Just after 10p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person at a business in the 4200 block of NW Topeka Boulevard in Topeka, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer. When deputies arrived, they located a man and woman on the property.&nbsp; Deputies determined a Hyundai Sonata driven by the man was reported stolen out of the city of Topeka.&nbsp; Deputies attempted to arrest the him but he ran from the scene.&nbsp; After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect later identified as 27-year-old Lyle J. Beaty of Topeka was detained and arrested.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beaty is being held on requested charges of possession of stolen property and interference with a law enforcement officer.

Kansas man captured near scene of business burglary

KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— Two people, including a police officer, were hurt in an ambush shooting in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;City, Kansas, as officers sought to arrest a person in an earlier shooting, police there said.

The incident began Monday evening with reports of a shooting on Farrow Avenue, where officers found a person injured. During the investigation of that shooting, police were sent to a home where a person of interest was reported to be. Police arrested one person at the home.

As officers were leaving the home, officers came under gunfire from a nearby tree line, police said. One resident of the home was shot, and police said an officer was injured, but did not say whether that injury consisted of a gunshot. Neither the resident nor the officer’s injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

Police said an officer returned fire, but that whoever had ambushed the officers fled from the area. Police continued Tuesday to search for the shooter or shooters.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596554282339.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation photo courtesy KCTV" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— Two people, including a police officer, were hurt in an ambush shooting in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kansas">Kansas</a>&nbsp;City, Kansas, as officers sought to arrest a person in an earlier shooting, police there said.The incident began Monday evening with reports of a shooting on Farrow Avenue, where officers found a person injured. During the investigation of that shooting, police were sent to a home where a person of interest was reported to be. Police arrested one person at the home.As officers were leaving the home, officers came under gunfire from a nearby tree line, police said. One resident of the home was shot, and police said an officer was injured, but did not say whether that injury consisted of a gunshot. Neither the resident nor the officer’s injuries were believed to be life-threatening.Police said an officer returned fire, but that whoever had ambushed the officers fled from the area. Police continued Tuesday to search for the shooter or shooters.

Police officer, 1 other hurt in Kansas shooting

WICHITA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating illegal protest activity that has occurred since Wednesday in Wichita and arrested 24-year-old Gabrille Griffie on a requested charge of unlawful assembly, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Griffie is the director of of Project Justice ICT.&nbsp; According to online jail records, she is no longer in custody.

The Wichita Police Department continues to monitor illegal activity involving a group of protestors including Project Justice ICT who have been meeting downtown.

The group is alleged to have been blocking traffic, causing disturbances, vandalizing property, aggravated assault with a firearm, and battery. Charges will be forthcoming, according to Davidson.

If anyone has any information regarding illegal activity or can identify photos of protestors who have engaged in illegal behavior, please call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, or call the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282.

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 </figure>WICHITA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating illegal protest activity that has occurred since Wednesday in Wichita and arrested 24-year-old Gabrille Griffie on a requested charge of unlawful assembly, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Griffie is the director of of Project Justice ICT.&nbsp; According to online jail records, she is no longer in custody.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596488571255.png" alt="Weekend protest in Wichita -photo courtesy Project Justice ICT" />
 <figcaption>Weekend protest in Wichita -photo courtesy Project Justice ICT</figcaption>
 </figure>The Wichita Police Department continues to monitor illegal activity involving a group of protestors including Project Justice ICT who have been meeting downtown.The group is alleged to have been blocking traffic, causing disturbances, vandalizing property, aggravated assault with a firearm, and battery. Charges will be forthcoming, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596375478117.png" alt="Black Lives Matter protest late Friday night in Wichita -image courtesy Liberty ICT" />
 <figcaption>Black Lives Matter protest late Friday night in Wichita -image courtesy Liberty ICT</figcaption>
 </figure>If anyone has any information regarding illegal activity or can identify photos of protestors who have engaged in illegal behavior, please call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, or call the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282.According to Davidson, the Wichita Police Department has always supported individual's right to demonstrate lawfully and has previously worked alongside other demonstration leaders to ensure their groups were able to share their views safely. However, the individuals protesting the past few days refuse to demonstrate lawfully."Police will continue to monitor any protest activities throughout Wichita. Illegal activity will not be tolerated, and criminals will be arrested and held accountable for their actions to the fullest extent of the law."

Police arrest Kan. protest organizer after investigation

OSBORNE COUNTY —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Osborne Police Department and the Osborne County Sheriff's office are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 58-year-old Patrick Johnson of Salina.

Just after 11 p.m. July 31, the Osborne Police Department requested KBI assistance in the case, according to a media release from the KBI. Special agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.

Law enforcement found Johnson in a basement of a home on Washington Street with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A family member at the home reported he had been in a physical altercation with Johnson that led to the shooting. No arrests have been made. Authorities have released no additional details.

OSBORNE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a death that occurred Friday in Osborne.

Just after 10:30p.m. Friday, the Osborne Police Department was notified of a shooting that occurred on Washington Street in Osborne,&nbsp; according to a facebook announcement posted by the department Saturday.

"A deceased individual was located in the residence and the scene was secured for processing," the department said.

The Osborne County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were assisting in the investigation.

The name of the victim has not been released.

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 </figure>OSBORNE COUNTY —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Osborne Police Department and the Osborne County Sheriff's office are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 58-year-old Patrick Johnson of Salina.Just after 11 p.m. July 31, the Osborne Police Department requested KBI assistance in the case, according to a media release from the KBI. Special agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.Law enforcement found Johnson in a basement of a home on Washington Street with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A family member at the home reported he had been in a physical altercation with Johnson that led to the shooting. No arrests have been made. Authorities have released no additional details.-------OSBORNE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a death that occurred Friday in Osborne.Just after 10:30p.m. Friday, the Osborne Police Department was notified of a shooting that occurred on Washington Street in Osborne,&nbsp; according to a facebook announcement posted by the department Saturday."A deceased individual was located in the residence and the scene was secured for processing," the department said.The Osborne County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were assisting in the investigation.The name of the victim has not been released.

Authorities ID victim in fatal shooting in Osborne

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and have one suspect in custody.Just after 3 a.m. Sunday police responded to a stabbing call at a home in the 2300 block of South Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers located 34-year-old Ryan Speight of Wichita with a stab wound to the chest. &nbsp;He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Police also contacted 57-year-old David Staley at the scene.&nbsp;The investigation revealed a party occurred at the home. After party attendees had left, an argument ensured between Staley and his nephew Speight, who both live at the home.&nbsp;During the argument, Staley stabbed Speight, causing his fatal injuries, according to Davidson.Police arrested Staley without incident. He is being held on a requested charge of <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=232076">2nd-degree murder,</a> according to online jail records.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office.&nbsp;

Police: Kan. man fatally stabbed nephew after party 

SEDGWICK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal motel room gun fight have identified a second man who&nbsp; died. On Saturday 23-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;Keion Whyte of Wichita died as a result of the gun fight, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Four suspects in the shooting remain in custody.

Shortly after arriving on the scene, Keion Whyte arrived at an area hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;

While in the room, Whyte and four others later identified as 23-year-old Braxton Cooley, 23-year-old&nbsp; Akakia&nbsp;Farbes, 23-year-old Koby Fisher all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois, forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and Whyte.

During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s and then White's fatal injuries.

&nbsp;Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident took Whyte to an area hospital, according to Stephens.

Following the investigation, police arrested Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald&nbsp; on requested charges of felony murder and aggravated burglary, according to Stephens.

SEDGWICK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal motel room shooting have arrested four suspects.

Just before 1a.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting at the Scotsman Hotel, 5922 W. Kellogg in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old William Pottorff with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp; 

Shortly after arriving on the scene, a 23-year-old man arrived at an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and in critical condition.&nbsp; He remains hospitalized.

While in the room, the 23-year-old man and four others later identified as 23-year-old Braxton Cooley, 23-year-old&nbsp; Akakia&nbsp;Farbes, 23-year-old Koby Fisher all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois, forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and the 23-year-old shooting suspect.

During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s fatal injuries and the 23-year-old’s critical injuries.

The 23-year-old was then taken to the area hospital by Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident.

 Police have not released the identity of the 23-year-old in the hospital.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596107513157.png" alt="Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal motel room gun fight have identified a second man who&nbsp; died. On Saturday 23-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;Keion Whyte of Wichita died as a result of the gun fight, according to officer Charley Davidson.Four suspects in the shooting remain in custody.Just before 1a.m. July 30, police responded to a shooting at the Scotsman Hotel, 5922 W. Kellogg in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old William Pottorff with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp; Shortly after arriving on the scene, Keion Whyte arrived at an area hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.&nbsp;The investigation revealed, a woman has been staying at the motel for approximately one month and was being visited by Pottorff, who is an acquaintance,&nbsp;according to Captain Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146101791.png" alt="Cooley photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Cooley photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>While in the room, Whyte and four others later identified as 23-year-old Braxton Cooley, 23-year-old&nbsp; Akakia&nbsp;Farbes, 23-year-old Koby Fisher all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois, forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and Whyte.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596159011888.png" alt="Farbes photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Farbes photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s and then White's fatal injuries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146211661.png" alt="Fisher photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident took Whyte to an area hospital, according to Stephens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596206388150.png" alt="Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Following the investigation, police arrested Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald&nbsp; on requested charges of felony murder and aggravated burglary, according to Stephens.--------SEDGWICK —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal motel room shooting have arrested four suspects.Just before 1a.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting at the Scotsman Hotel, 5922 W. Kellogg in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old William Pottorff with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.&nbsp; <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596107513157.png" alt="Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation early Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Shortly after arriving on the scene, a 23-year-old man arrived at an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and in critical condition.&nbsp; He remains hospitalized.The investigation revealed, a woman has been staying at the motel for approximately one month and was being visited by Pottorff, who is an acquaintance,&nbsp;according to Captain Stephens.While in the room, the 23-year-old man and four others later identified as 23-year-old Braxton Cooley, 23-year-old&nbsp; Akakia&nbsp;Farbes, 23-year-old Koby Fisher all of Wichita and 43-year-old Eugene Donnald of O’Fallon, Illinois, forced themselves into the room, and a physical altercation ensued between Pottorff and the 23-year-old shooting suspect.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596159011888.png" alt="Farbes photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Farbes photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the physical altercation, both men pulled out handguns, and there was an exchange of gunfire, leading to Pottorff’s fatal injuries and the 23-year-old’s critical injuries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146211661.png" alt="Fisher photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Fisher photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The 23-year-old was then taken to the area hospital by Cooley, Farbes, Donald, Fisher, and an additional person that was in a vehicle during the incident.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596206388150.png" alt="Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Donnald- photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Following the investigation, police arrested Cooley, Farbes, Fisher and Donnald&nbsp; on requested charges of felony murder and aggravated burglary, according to Stephens. Police have not released the identity of the 23-year-old in the hospital.-------------SEDGWICK —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 40-year-old William Pottorff.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596107513157.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Thursday photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation early Thursday photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 1a.m. Thursday, police responded to report of a shooting at the Scottsman Inn, 5922 West Kellogg in Wichita, according to&nbsp;Captain Jason Stephens.When officers arrived, they found Pottorf dead inside one of the motel rooms. He had been staying there with a woman who had rented the room, according to Stephens.Shortly after police were sent to the motel, officers learned that a 23-year-old man had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators were able to determine that he was involved in this incident at the motel. He remains in critical condition, according to Stephens.Through interviews and evidence, police learned that the 23-year-old had been at the motel with four other men. They forcibly entered Pottorf's room.&nbsp; A disturbance occurred between the 23-year-old and Pottorf, according to Captain Stephens. Both brandished firearms and there was exchange of gunfire.Police were continuing to conduct interviews in the case, according to Stephens.