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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596146101791.png" alt="Cooley photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Cooley photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>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.

4 remain jailed for role in fatal Kansas motel gun fight

Kansas City, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged road rage and have made an arrest.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday emergency crews were called to the area of eastbound Interstate 470 near the Pryor Road- 50 Highway exit ramp south of Kansas City on the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries, according to Lee's Summit Police.

The call was upgraded to a shooting while officers were en route to the scene. 

When officers arrived on scene they were able to determine that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident while traveling eastbound on Interstate 470. 

As both vehicles were exiting onto 50 highway/ Pryor Road the defendant pulled in front of the victim and braked hard; the victim was unable to stop on the wet pavement and rear ended the defendant and spun out to the shoulder of the roadway. 

The defendant then accelerated and rammed the driver’s side door of the victim’s vehicle. 

While the victim was still in his vehicle, the defendant then fired several shots from a handgun into the victim’s vehicle. 

The victim suffered only minor injuries from the crash and a small graze wound from a single round. 

The defendant was taken into custody without incident. Detectives were working to gather statements and evidence and will present the case to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, according to police.&nbsp; Police did not release the name of the driver in custody.

Kansas City, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged road rage and have made an arrest.Just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday emergency crews were called to the area of eastbound Interstate 470 near the Pryor Road- 50 Highway exit ramp south of Kansas City on the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries, according to Lee's Summit Police.The call was upgraded to a shooting while officers were en route to the scene. When officers arrived on scene they were able to determine that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident while traveling eastbound on Interstate 470. As both vehicles were exiting onto 50 highway/ Pryor Road the defendant pulled in front of the victim and braked hard; the victim was unable to stop on the wet pavement and rear ended the defendant and spun out to the shoulder of the roadway. The defendant then accelerated and rammed the driver’s side door of the victim’s vehicle. While the victim was still in his vehicle, the defendant then fired several shots from a handgun into the victim’s vehicle. The victim suffered only minor injuries from the crash and a small graze wound from a single round. The defendant was taken into custody without incident. Detectives were working to gather statements and evidence and will present the case to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, according to police.&nbsp; Police did not release the name of the driver in custody.

1 in custody after road rage shooting near Kansas City 

KANSAS CITY&nbsp; (AP) — A former defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks again faces criminal charges, this time after being accused of stealing purses from a western Missouri property.

Saousoalii Siavii Jr., 41, is charged in Cass County with second-degree burglary and a misdemeanor count of stealing.

A warrant was issued for Siavii’s arrest in June after police say he took two totes, with several purses inside, valued at more than $150 from a shed on someone’s property in Belton.

Last August, Siavii was arrested and later charged with illegally possessing firearms after suburban Kansas City police say he was spotted exiting a vehicle reported stolen and fighting with officers, who used a stun gun on him twice during the arrest.

No attorney was listed for Siavii in online court records on Friday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596211438483.png" alt="Saousoalii Siavii, Jr. booking photo from a previous arrest by Independence, Missouri Police" />
 <figcaption>Saousoalii Siavii, Jr. booking photo from a previous arrest by Independence, Missouri Police</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY&nbsp; (AP) — A former defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks again faces criminal charges, this time after being accused of stealing purses from a western Missouri property.Saousoalii Siavii Jr., 41, is charged in Cass County with second-degree burglary and a misdemeanor count of stealing.A warrant was issued for Siavii’s arrest in June after police say he took two totes, with several purses inside, valued at more than $150 from a shed on someone’s property in Belton.Last August, Siavii was arrested and later charged with illegally possessing firearms after suburban Kansas City police say he was spotted exiting a vehicle reported stolen and fighting with officers, who used a stun gun on him twice during the arrest.No attorney was listed for Siavii in online court records on Friday.

Ex-Chiefs player again faces charges, this time for burglary

&nbsp;Dickinson County Sheriff's authorities have reported the arrest of a 54-year old Chapman woman, Lydia Buckley, on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest followed a two-month investigation and the execution of a search warrant on July 21 by the Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit, assisted by Sheriff's Deputies and Chapman police, at 514 Broadway in Chapman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the search 1.6 pounds of marijuana butter, TC products and drug paraphernalia was recovered.

According to the Sheriff's Office the case is ongoing and further arrests are possible.

&nbsp;Dickinson County Sheriff's authorities have reported the arrest of a 54-year old Chapman woman, Lydia Buckley, on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest followed a two-month investigation and the execution of a search warrant on July 21 by the Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit, assisted by Sheriff's Deputies and Chapman police, at 514 Broadway in Chapman.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the search 1.6 pounds of marijuana butter, TC products and drug paraphernalia was recovered.According to the Sheriff's Office the case is ongoing and further arrests are possible.

Authorities in Dickinson County make one drug related arrest

JACKSON COUNTY —A Kansas car dealership used social media to help catch a suspect who drove a car from their lot this week.

On their Facebook page, Capital City Nissan,&nbsp;1980 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, offered a cash reward of $1,000 after a suspect stole a 2017 Infinity Q 60 on Monday. They posted security camera video of the suspect walking on the lot, getting into the car and driving away.

On Wednesday, deputies and detectives with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danny Joseph Belisle Jr., 44, of Topeka at a residence located in the 17000 block of W. Road, south of Denison for felony possession of stolen property, according to sheriff Tim Morse.

 Law enforcement officers located a 2017 Nissan Infinity that had been reported stolen from the car lot on Monday. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in an accident after it was stolen. Belisle remains in the Jackson County Jail, according to Morse. 

He has over a dozen previous convictions that include kidnapping, theft, obstruction, fleeing law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596105551987.png" alt="Belisle-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Belisle-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —A Kansas car dealership used social media to help catch a suspect who drove a car from their lot this week.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596198858866.png" alt="Image Capital City Nissan" />
 <figcaption>Image Capital City Nissan</figcaption>
 </figure>On their Facebook page, Capital City Nissan,&nbsp;1980 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, offered a cash reward of $1,000 after a suspect stole a 2017 Infinity Q 60 on Monday. They posted security camera video of the suspect walking on the lot, getting into the car and driving away. On Wednesday, deputies and detectives with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danny Joseph Belisle Jr., 44, of Topeka at a residence located in the 17000 block of W. Road, south of Denison for felony possession of stolen property, according to sheriff Tim Morse. Law enforcement officers located a 2017 Nissan Infinity that had been reported stolen from the car lot on Monday. The vehicle appeared to have been involved in an accident after it was stolen. Belisle remains in the Jackson County Jail, according to Morse. He has over a dozen previous convictions that include kidnapping, theft, obstruction, fleeing law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Kan. car dealer uses social media to help recover stolen car

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect following an arrest after a chase on Interstate 70.

Just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a 1997 Nissan Altima, with a license plate registered to a Jeep, make a traffic infraction in the area of the Interstate 470 and Interstate 70 interchange, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The deputy initiated a traffic stop.

The driver signaled, began to pull over and then pulled back onto the highway at a high rate of speed. The driver initiated a pursuit and violated multiple traffic statutes. The pursuit ended near NW MacVicar Avenue and NW Shawna Drive. The driver, Marvin D. Harvey, 29, Topeka, was taken into custody without further incident. 

He was transported and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Reckless driving, Flee and elude law enforcement: fail to stop, Improper driving on laned roadway, Driving while suspended / not licensed, Driving while a habitual violator, Speeding, Display plate not assigned to vehicle, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Trafficking contraband in correctional institution

The passenger, Jordan P. Green (21) of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a misdemeanor drug charge, according to Christian.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596113200483.png" alt="Harvey-photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Harvey-photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect following an arrest after a chase on Interstate 70.Just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a 1997 Nissan Altima, with a license plate registered to a Jeep, make a traffic infraction in the area of the Interstate 470 and Interstate 70 interchange, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The deputy initiated a traffic stop.The driver signaled, began to pull over and then pulled back onto the highway at a high rate of speed. The driver initiated a pursuit and violated multiple traffic statutes. The pursuit ended near NW MacVicar Avenue and NW Shawna Drive. The driver, Marvin D. Harvey, 29, Topeka, was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Reckless driving, Flee and elude law enforcement: fail to stop, Improper driving on laned roadway, Driving while suspended / not licensed, Driving while a habitual violator, Speeding, Display plate not assigned to vehicle, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Trafficking contraband in correctional institutionThe passenger, Jordan P. Green (21) of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a misdemeanor drug charge, according to Christian.

Suspect jailed after high-speed chase on Interstate 70

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating 6 suspects on numerous charges after a drug bust in Great Bend.

Just before 10a.m. Wednesday, sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at 701 Odell Street in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Deputies arrested five suspects at the residence and another later in the day. They also seized meth and drug paraphernalia from the home.

Johnny Espinoza, 65, Great Bend; Shirley Burrow, 42, Wichita; Nathan Clanton, 36, Great Bend and Kristi Contreras, 29, Great Bend; were booked on requested charges of meth distribution and are each being held on a $50,000 bond.

Burrow also had a Barton County District Court warrant for meth possession and theft, according to Bellendir. Clanton also had a parole violation and Contreras was also wanted on a parole violation.

Candace Jones, 50, Great Bend, was arrested on a requested charge of meth possession.

The sixth suspect identified as Ouray Gray, 33, of Great Bend, was located at a business near 24th and Washington. He was booked on requested charges of meth distribution within 1000 feet of a school from a previous case, according to Bellendir. When detectives searched him following the arrest, the found more evidence of additional drug distribution. Gray is being held on two separate bond of $100,000, according to Bellendir.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138737439.jpeg" alt="Espinosa-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Espinosa-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating 6 suspects on numerous charges after a drug bust in Great Bend.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138711251.jpeg" alt="Deputies on the scene of the arrest on Wednesday -photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Deputies on the scene of the arrest on Wednesday -photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 10a.m. Wednesday, sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at 701 Odell Street in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138755519.jpeg" alt="Burrow-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Burrow-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested five suspects at the residence and another later in the day. They also seized meth and drug paraphernalia from the home.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138774239.jpeg" alt="Clanton-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Clanton-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Johnny Espinoza, 65, Great Bend; Shirley Burrow, 42, Wichita; Nathan Clanton, 36, Great Bend and Kristi Contreras, 29, Great Bend; were booked on requested charges of meth distribution and are each being held on a $50,000 bond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138791631.jpeg" alt="Contreras-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Contreras-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Burrow also had a Barton County District Court warrant for meth possession and theft, according to Bellendir. Clanton also had a parole violation and Contreras was also wanted on a parole violation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138811486.jpeg" alt="Jones-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Jones-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Candace Jones, 50, Great Bend, was arrested on a requested charge of meth possession.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596138831198.jpeg" alt="Gray-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Gray-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The sixth suspect identified as Ouray Gray, 33, of Great Bend, was located at a business near 24th and Washington. He was booked on requested charges of meth distribution within 1000 feet of a school from a previous case, according to Bellendir. When detectives searched him following the arrest, the found more evidence of additional drug distribution. Gray is being held on two separate bond of $100,000, according to Bellendir.

Sheriff: 6 arrested in Kan. meth distribution bust 

RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a burglary have tracked down a third suspect after a two day manhunt.

On Thursday morning deputies located and arrested Curtis Klein of Gorham in the area of 186th and Land Road north of Russell. Klein ran from law enforcement during an arrest of two other suspects on Wednesday.

Just after 11:30p.m. Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 19100 Block of Decker Road in Bunker Hill in reference to a burglary in progress, according to sheriff Fred Whitman.

At the residence, deputies observed a black Chevy pickup leaving the scene. Deputies attempted to contact the occupants in the pickup who drove into a large pasture.

At that time, additional Russell County deputies, KHP troopers and K9 officers arrived to help look for the pickup. Authorities found it crashed in a ravine, according to Whitman. No individuals were near the vehicle.

Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Russell County Deputies and KHP trooper were searching the area when they located 3 individuals. They questioned two of the men about the burglary and took them into custody. The third suspect later identified as Curtis Klein ran from the officers, crossed the Saline River and into open country and was found Thursday.

Deputies booked Klein on the same requested charges as Richard Wayne Hogan, 43, and John Wayne King of Great Bend Burglary, Theft and Interference with law enforcement, according to Whitman.

RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary, have two suspects in custody and continue to search for a third suspect.

Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Russell County Deputies and KHP trooper were searching the area when they located 3 individuals. They questioned two of the men about the burglary and took them into custody. A third suspect later identified as Curtis Klein of Gorham ran from the officers, crossed the Saline River and into open country.

Deputies booked Richard Wayne Hogan, 43, and John Wayne King of Great Bend on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Interference with law enforcement, according to Whitman.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596056928567.png" alt="Hogan-photo Russell County" />
 <figcaption>Hogan-photo Russell County</figcaption>
 </figure>RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a burglary have tracked down a third suspect after a two day manhunt.On Thursday morning deputies located and arrested Curtis Klein of Gorham in the area of 186th and Land Road north of Russell. Klein ran from law enforcement during an arrest of two other suspects on Wednesday.Just after 11:30p.m. Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 19100 Block of Decker Road in Bunker Hill in reference to a burglary in progress, according to sheriff Fred Whitman.At the residence, deputies observed a black Chevy pickup leaving the scene. Deputies attempted to contact the occupants in the pickup who drove into a large pasture.At that time, additional Russell County deputies, KHP troopers and K9 officers arrived to help look for the pickup. Authorities found it crashed in a ravine, according to Whitman. No individuals were near the vehicle.Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Russell County Deputies and KHP trooper were searching the area when they located 3 individuals. They questioned two of the men about the burglary and took them into custody. The third suspect later identified as Curtis Klein ran from the officers, crossed the Saline River and into open country and was found Thursday.Deputies booked Klein on the same requested charges as Richard Wayne Hogan, 43, and John Wayne King of Great Bend Burglary, Theft and Interference with law enforcement, according to Whitman.-----RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary, have two suspects in custody and continue to search for a third suspect.Just after 11:30p.m. Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 19100 Block of Decker Road in Bunker Hill in reference to a burglary in progress, according to sheriff Fred Whitman.At the residence, deputies observed a black Chevy pickup leaving the scene. Deputies attempted to contact the occupants in the pickup who drove into a large pasture.At that time, additional Russell County deputies, KHP troopers and K9 officers arrived to help look for the pickup. Authorities found it crashed in a ravine, according to Whitman. No individuals were near the vehicle.Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, Russell County Deputies and KHP trooper were searching the area when they located 3 individuals. They questioned two of the men about the burglary and took them into custody. A third suspect later identified as Curtis Klein of Gorham ran from the officers, crossed the Saline River and into open country.Deputies booked Richard Wayne Hogan, 43, and John Wayne King of Great Bend on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Interference with law enforcement, according to Whitman.

3rd Kan. burglary suspect captured after chase, crash

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug charges after police executed two search warrants Wednesday in Great Bend.

The first search warrant was served just after 10a.m. at 404 Plum Street, according to a media release.

 Shawna Contrerez, age 31, was located inside the residence and arrested on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of stolen property.

The second search warrant was executed at 1014 ½ Stone Street, Great Bend. During the search of the residence marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located and seized.

Police arrested Ashley Robertson, 26, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. They also arrested Jacob Parks, 40, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felon in possession of a weapon.

Later Wednesday, police located Robert Crawford, age 28, in the area of 27th and Morton Street in Great Bend. Police arrested him on requested charges of&nbsp; distribution of methamphetamine associated with the search warrants which were executed earlier in the morning.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596123679251.png" alt="Shawna Contrerez" />
 <figcaption>Shawna Contrerez</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug charges after police executed two search warrants Wednesday in Great Bend.The first search warrant was served just after 10a.m. at 404 Plum Street, according to a media release. Shawna Contrerez, age 31, was located inside the residence and arrested on a requested charge of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of stolen property.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596123714402.png" alt="Ashley Robertson" />
 <figcaption>Ashley Robertson</figcaption>
 </figure>The second search warrant was executed at 1014 ½ Stone Street, Great Bend. During the search of the residence marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located and seized.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596123738714.png" alt="Jacob Parks" />
 <figcaption>Jacob Parks</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested Ashley Robertson, 26, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. They also arrested Jacob Parks, 40, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felon in possession of a weapon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596123755338.png" alt="Crawford" />
 <figcaption>Crawford</figcaption>
 </figure>Later Wednesday, police located Robert Crawford, age 28, in the area of 27th and Morton Street in Great Bend. Police arrested him on requested charges of&nbsp; distribution of methamphetamine associated with the search warrants which were executed earlier in the morning.

Police make 4 arrests after drug bust at Kansas home

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused of shooting a man in the face during an a disturbance made his first court appearance&nbsp; Tuesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Terrell Parker, 30, Wichita, was formally charted with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Just after 2:30 a.m. July 22, police responded to the 5100 block of E. Harry for a shooting call, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his face. He was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed that the 32-year-old victim was in the area, and a disturbance ensued between him and Parker. 

Parker fired a gun during the disturbance, striking the 32-year-old.

On July 24, police arrested Parker and booked him&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail.

Parker has been arrested and convicted on additional charges that include aggravated battery and possession of drugs, according to officer Paul Cruz.

He remains <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=387511">in custody on a $250,000 bond,</a> according to online jail records.

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries.&nbsp;

Just after 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 5100 Block of E. Harry in Wichita for a shooting call, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his face. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains with a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

The investigation revealed that the victim was in the area, and a disturbance ensued between him and a known male suspect. 

The suspect fired a gun during the disturbance, striking the victim in the face. The suspect left the area in a vehicle and has not been located.

This was not a random incident, and investigators are working to locate the suspect, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595775677152.png" alt="Parker photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Parker photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon accused of shooting a man in the face during an a disturbance made his first court appearance&nbsp; Tuesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.Terrell Parker, 30, Wichita, was formally charted with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.Just after 2:30 a.m. July 22, police responded to the 5100 block of E. Harry for a shooting call, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his face. He was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed that the 32-year-old victim was in the area, and a disturbance ensued between him and Parker. Parker fired a gun during the disturbance, striking the 32-year-old.On July 24, police arrested Parker and booked him&nbsp; into the Sedgwick County Jail.Parker has been arrested and convicted on additional charges that include aggravated battery and possession of drugs, according to officer Paul Cruz.He remains <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=387511">in custody on a $250,000 bond,</a> according to online jail records.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries.&nbsp;Just after 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 5100 Block of E. Harry in Wichita for a shooting call, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old man who had a gunshot wound to his face. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains with a serious but non-life-threatening injury.The investigation revealed that the victim was in the area, and a disturbance ensued between him and a known male suspect. The suspect fired a gun during the disturbance, striking the victim in the face. The suspect left the area in a vehicle and has not been located.This was not a random incident, and investigators are working to locate the suspect, according to Davidson.

Suspect who shot Kan. man in the face charged with attempted-murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY — After asking the public for assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation, police have made an arrest.

On Wednesday, police arrested 35-year-old&nbsp;Michael D. Shadoan in the 1500 block of SE 10th street in Topeka, according to Police Lieutenant John Trimble.&nbsp;

Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 55-year-old Michael L. Brown of Topeka suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka was a person of interest in the shooting.&nbsp; 

Shadoan is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

He has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation.

Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka is a person of interest in the shooting.&nbsp; Shadoan has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.

If you see Shadoan, please do not attempt to apprehend him yourself. Call 911 immediately.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595932253972.png" alt=" Shadoan photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption> Shadoan photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — After asking the public for assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation, police have made an arrest.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594907101067.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, police arrested 35-year-old&nbsp;Michael D. Shadoan in the 1500 block of SE 10th street in Topeka, according to Police Lieutenant John Trimble.&nbsp;Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 55-year-old Michael L. Brown of Topeka suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka was a person of interest in the shooting.&nbsp; Shadoan is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charges of Aggravated Battery.He has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.----------SHAWNEE COUNTY — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in a July shooting investigation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594907101067.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation July 16-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 6:30 a.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 55-year-old Michael L. Brown of Topeka suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.Throughout the course of the investigation information was developed indicating that Michael D. Shadoan, 35 of Topeka is a person of interest in the shooting.&nbsp; Shadoan has previous convictions for burglary, aggravated failure to appear and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Correctons.If you see Shadoan, please do not attempt to apprehend him yourself. Call 911 immediately.&nbsp;

Update: Police capture wanted Kan. felon for shooting

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 51-year-old Topeka man has been charged with unintentional but reckless second-degree murder and other counts for a June crash that killed a motorcyclist. 

&nbsp;Tommy Lynn Sherrill Sr. was charged Tuesday in the June 30 crash that led to the death of 26-year-old motorcyclist Dylan Jay Hernandez. Hernandez died July 11 of complications from massive head trauma suffered when his motorcycle collided with a building at Topeka's municipal airport. 

Prosecutors say an investigation showed a truck was involved in causing the crash and that Sherrill had been driving the truck. Sherrill was arrested July 22 and is being held in lieu of $1 million bond.

SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal motorcycle crash have made an arrest.

Just after 9:30a.m. June 30 at around 9:40 a.m. police respondedPhilip Billard Municipal Airport located at 3600 NE Sardou Avenue on a report of a motorcycle crash, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the motorcycle later identified as Dylan J. Hernandez, 26, Topeka, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

During the course of the investigation it was discovered there was an incident prior to the crash. The investigation revealed that Tommy L. Sherrill Sr., 51 was involved in the that incident.

With assistance from the United States Marshals Service, Sherrill Sr. was located Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of SE Golden Ave. and taken into custody. Sherrill Sr. was later arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges2nd degree reckless homicide, Aggravated assault

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595501390801.png" alt="Sherrill&nbsp; has a long history of crime including convictions for aggravated sex battery, theft, burglary, driving while suspended, flee and attempt to elude police and driving while suspended - photo Shawnee Co. Dept. of&nbsp; Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Sherrill&nbsp; has a long history of crime including convictions for aggravated sex battery, theft, burglary, driving while suspended, flee and attempt to elude police and driving while suspended - photo Shawnee Co. Dept. of&nbsp; Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 51-year-old Topeka man has been charged with unintentional but reckless second-degree murder and other counts for a June crash that killed a motorcyclist. &nbsp;Tommy Lynn Sherrill Sr. was charged Tuesday in the June 30 crash that led to the death of 26-year-old motorcyclist Dylan Jay Hernandez. Hernandez died July 11 of complications from massive head trauma suffered when his motorcycle collided with a building at Topeka's municipal airport. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594066660602.png" alt="Fatal crash scene photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Fatal crash scene photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Prosecutors say an investigation showed a truck was involved in causing the crash and that Sherrill had been driving the truck. Sherrill was arrested July 22 and is being held in lieu of $1 million bond.--------SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal motorcycle crash have made an arrest.Just after 9:30a.m. June 30 at around 9:40 a.m. police respondedPhilip Billard Municipal Airport located at 3600 NE Sardou Avenue on a report of a motorcycle crash, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the motorcycle later identified as Dylan J. Hernandez, 26, Topeka, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.During the course of the investigation it was discovered there was an incident prior to the crash. The investigation revealed that Tommy L. Sherrill Sr., 51 was involved in the that incident.With assistance from the United States Marshals Service, Sherrill Sr. was located Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of SE Golden Ave. and taken into custody. Sherrill Sr. was later arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges2nd degree reckless homicide, Aggravated assault

Kansas felon charged in fatal motorcycle crash

By LISA RODRIGUEZ <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-28/as-operation-legend-gains-international-attention-civil-rights-groups-call-on-kansas-city-mayor-to-reject-federal-agents">Kansas News Service</a>

A coalition of civil rights organizations is calling on Kansas City 
Mayor Quinton Lucas to formally reject the presence of federal agents in
 the city after 200 agents arrived last week as part of Operation 
LeGend, an initiative aimed at tackling violent crime.

Legacy 
organizations such as the NAACP, the Urban League and the Southern 
Christian Leadership Conference joined other social justice groups like 
Black Rainbow, One Struggle KC, KC Tenants, the Sunrise Movement and 
Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) in signing an open letter to Lucas,
 saying that by inviting federal agents into Kansas City, Lucas opened 
the door to “undue civilian terror, functional martial law, and the 
obstruction of basic civil liberties.”

Ray Billis, who works with 
Black Rainbow, says the mere presence of federal agents has a negative 
effect on Black communities, which have historically been over-policed.

“We
 feel terrorized in our communities by these law enforcement officials, 
we feel brutalized, we feel bullied. We do not feel safe from law 
enforcement officials being in inside of our communities,” Billis says.

The
 groups are also calling for the mayor to redirect half of the Kansas 
City Police Department’s budget to housing, healthcare and education 
programs.

Billis says as the KCPD budget has grown steadily over the last five years, so has violent crime.

“It
 baffles me that that we continue to invest resources into this broken 
police institution that has no statistical proof that is does actually 
reduce crime rates,” Billis told KCUR. “And we have this other data and 
statistics that say increasing education does reduce crime rates.”

Inconsistent information about Operation LeGend

The
 letter also accuses Lucas of being a hypocrite, by first welcoming the 
federal aid and then signing onto a letter with several other mayors who
 have condemned the federal presence in their cities.

Operation LeGend has been controversial <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-08/kansas-city-to-get-federal-help-with-investigating-spike-in-fatal-shootings" target="_blank">since it was first announced</a> earlier this month.

While some advocates <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-10/protestors-call-for-resignation-of-kansas-city-police-chief-and-reject-federal-crime-intervention" target="_blank">say the city needs all the help it can get</a> to reduce violent crime, others have <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-10/protestors-call-for-resignation-of-kansas-city-police-chief-and-reject-federal-crime-intervention" target="_blank">accused the operation of “militarizing” the community</a>.

Lucas
 has said he welcomed federal assistance to help clear homicides but has
 also expressed grave concerns about the operation. His office did not 
immediately provide a statement regarding the letter, but Lucas has said
 repeatedly he does not support defunding the police.

Lucas told 
KCUR on Monday that he hoped the federal assistance would come in the 
form of data specialists and ballistic experts to help investigators and
 expressed skepticism after the initial arrest was for the illegal 
possession of a firearm — not directly tied to homicides. The U.S. 
Attorney announced Monday that they assisted Kansas City police in the 
arrest of a murder suspect who was charged over the weekend.

“One concern that, of course, I have is that given that this has now 
gotten significant political attention, there will be a goal to put 
points on the board and that the end of this 60-day period have a number
 of arrests and fugitives apprehended,” Lucas said.

The operation has generated international attention, particularly after the White House included Chicago and Albuquerque.

In
 an interview Tuesday with the BBC, Lucas sought to explain the 
difference between Operation LeGend and the civil unrest in Portland 
where protesters and federal agents have engaged in combative encounters
 for weeks during demonstrations. 

“I do understand Operation 
Legend and the operations in the Pacific Northwest are different things 
but they have the same somewhat Trojan horse type concern,” Lucas said. 
“How do we know that we can trust this administration long-term?”

Lucas has also faced questioning over when he first learned about the influx of federal agents.

While
 Lucas initially said he learned of the operation on Twitter the day it 
was announced by the White House, a Kansas City Star report revealed a 
letter was sent to the Justice Department from his office supporting the
 concept of federal assistance the day before.

Lucas <a href="https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2020-07-27/kansas-city-mayor-admits-his-office-learned-about-federal-operation-prior-to-national-announcement" target="_blank">explained to KCUR Monday</a>
 that staffers in his office knew about the federal government’s plan to
 send agents to Kansas City to help deal with a surge of violent crime, 
but neither they — nor he — knew the scope of the operation.

Attorney General Barr fuels confusion

Further
 adding to the confusion over the role of federal agents in Kansas City,
 U.S. Attorney General William Barr last week stated there had been more
 than 200 arrests under Operation LeGend.

But, under questioning 
today from House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from New 
York, Barr admitted he “misspoke.” Nadler said perhaps Barr was confused
 and referring to a similar effort launched last year called Operation 
Relentless Pursuit.

“Operation LeGend appears to be little more 
than a repackaging of existing operations in these cities. So why all 
the drama,” Nadler said. “Why join the president, the White House, to 
announce a bold new operation that appears to be neither bold, nor new?”

Nadler
 pressed on, saying many Americans are suspicious of Barr’s motives, and
 he wondered aloud whether the federal surge of law enforcement was “to 
help with the President’s reelection efforts.”

“The President has 
made clear that he wants conflict between protesters and police to be a 
central claim, a central theme of this campaign,” Nadler said.

Barr
 defended his agency’s actions, saying Operation Relentless Pursuit was 
stopped by the pandemic, but  serious violent crime continued in these 
cities and mayors requested help.

“We saw violent crime continuing
 to rise and a lot of that was triggered after the death of George 
Floyd,” Barr said. “So we did reboot the program after COVID started 
breaking and we could commit the law enforcement resources to actually 
accomplish the mission, which is to reduce violent crime.”

In addition to being KCUR's afternoon newscaster, Lisa Rodriguez covers city hall and other news around Kansas City. Follow her on Twitter @larodrig.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596036525777.png" alt="Several speakers and protesters called out Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas during the press conference held on the steps of the Kansas City Police Headquarters in July. Carlos Moreno / KCUR 89.3" />
 <figcaption>Several speakers and protesters called out Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas during the press conference held on the steps of the Kansas City Police Headquarters in July. Carlos Moreno / KCUR 89.3</figcaption>
 </figure>By LISA RODRIGUEZ <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-28/as-operation-legend-gains-international-attention-civil-rights-groups-call-on-kansas-city-mayor-to-reject-federal-agents">Kansas News Service</a>A coalition of civil rights organizations is calling on Kansas City 
Mayor Quinton Lucas to formally reject the presence of federal agents in
 the city after 200 agents arrived last week as part of Operation 
LeGend, an initiative aimed at tackling violent crime.Legacy 
organizations such as the NAACP, the Urban League and the Southern 
Christian Leadership Conference joined other social justice groups like 
Black Rainbow, One Struggle KC, KC Tenants, the Sunrise Movement and 
Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) in signing an open letter to Lucas,
 saying that by inviting federal agents into Kansas City, Lucas opened 
the door to “undue civilian terror, functional martial law, and the 
obstruction of basic civil liberties.”Ray Billis, who works with 
Black Rainbow, says the mere presence of federal agents has a negative 
effect on Black communities, which have historically been over-policed.“We
 feel terrorized in our communities by these law enforcement officials, 
we feel brutalized, we feel bullied. We do not feel safe from law 
enforcement officials being in inside of our communities,” Billis says.The
 groups are also calling for the mayor to redirect half of the Kansas 
City Police Department’s budget to housing, healthcare and education 
programs.Billis says as the KCPD budget has grown steadily over the last five years, so has violent crime.“It
 baffles me that that we continue to invest resources into this broken 
police institution that has no statistical proof that is does actually 
reduce crime rates,” Billis told KCUR. “And we have this other data and 
statistics that say increasing education does reduce crime rates.”Inconsistent information about Operation LeGendThe
 letter also accuses Lucas of being a hypocrite, by first welcoming the 
federal aid and then signing onto a letter with several other mayors who
 have condemned the federal presence in their cities.Operation LeGend has been controversial <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-08/kansas-city-to-get-federal-help-with-investigating-spike-in-fatal-shootings" target="_blank">since it was first announced</a> earlier this month.While some advocates <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-10/protestors-call-for-resignation-of-kansas-city-police-chief-and-reject-federal-crime-intervention" target="_blank">say the city needs all the help it can get</a> to reduce violent crime, others have <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-10/protestors-call-for-resignation-of-kansas-city-police-chief-and-reject-federal-crime-intervention" target="_blank">accused the operation of “militarizing” the community</a>.Lucas
 has said he welcomed federal assistance to help clear homicides but has
 also expressed grave concerns about the operation. His office did not 
immediately provide a statement regarding the letter, but Lucas has said
 repeatedly he does not support defunding the police.Lucas told 
KCUR on Monday that he hoped the federal assistance would come in the 
form of data specialists and ballistic experts to help investigators and
 expressed skepticism after the initial arrest was for the illegal 
possession of a firearm — not directly tied to homicides. The U.S. 
Attorney announced Monday that they assisted Kansas City police in the 
arrest of a murder suspect who was charged over the weekend.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596036591400.png" alt="Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas stood with local faith leaders as he announced a push to return local control of the Kansas City Police Department. Lisa Rodriguez photo" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas stood with local faith leaders as he announced a push to return local control of the Kansas City Police Department. Lisa Rodriguez photo</figcaption>
 </figure>“One concern that, of course, I have is that given that this has now 
gotten significant political attention, there will be a goal to put 
points on the board and that the end of this 60-day period have a number
 of arrests and fugitives apprehended,” Lucas said.The operation has generated international attention, particularly after the White House included Chicago and Albuquerque.In
 an interview Tuesday with the BBC, Lucas sought to explain the 
difference between Operation LeGend and the civil unrest in Portland 
where protesters and federal agents have engaged in combative encounters
 for weeks during demonstrations. “I do understand Operation 
Legend and the operations in the Pacific Northwest are different things 
but they have the same somewhat Trojan horse type concern,” Lucas said. 
“How do we know that we can trust this administration long-term?”Lucas has also faced questioning over when he first learned about the influx of federal agents.While
 Lucas initially said he learned of the operation on Twitter the day it 
was announced by the White House, a Kansas City Star report revealed a 
letter was sent to the Justice Department from his office supporting the
 concept of federal assistance the day before.Lucas <a href="https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2020-07-27/kansas-city-mayor-admits-his-office-learned-about-federal-operation-prior-to-national-announcement" target="_blank">explained to KCUR Monday</a>
 that staffers in his office knew about the federal government’s plan to
 send agents to Kansas City to help deal with a surge of violent crime, 
but neither they — nor he — knew the scope of the operation.Attorney General Barr fuels confusionFurther
 adding to the confusion over the role of federal agents in Kansas City,
 U.S. Attorney General William Barr last week stated there had been more
 than 200 arrests under Operation LeGend.But, under questioning 
today from House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from New 
York, Barr admitted he “misspoke.” Nadler said perhaps Barr was confused
 and referring to a similar effort launched last year called Operation 
Relentless Pursuit.“Operation LeGend appears to be little more 
than a repackaging of existing operations in these cities. So why all 
the drama,” Nadler said. “Why join the president, the White House, to 
announce a bold new operation that appears to be neither bold, nor new?”Nadler
 pressed on, saying many Americans are suspicious of Barr’s motives, and
 he wondered aloud whether the federal surge of law enforcement was “to 
help with the President’s reelection efforts.”“The President has 
made clear that he wants conflict between protesters and police to be a 
central claim, a central theme of this campaign,” Nadler said.Barr
 defended his agency’s actions, saying Operation Relentless Pursuit was 
stopped by the pandemic, but serious violent crime continued in these 
cities and mayors requested help.“We saw violent crime continuing
 to rise and a lot of that was triggered after the death of George 
Floyd,” Barr said. “So we did reboot the program after COVID started 
breaking and we could commit the law enforcement resources to actually 
accomplish the mission, which is to reduce violent crime.”In addition to being KCUR's afternoon newscaster, Lisa Rodriguez covers city hall and other news around Kansas City. Follow her on Twitter @larodrig.&nbsp;

Civil rights groups call on Kansas City mayor to reject federal agents

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend shooting at a business in Wichita have arrested Lamontae Lucas, 18, of Wichita,&nbsp;according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.

Investigators determined that just after 9p.m. Sunday, Lucas entered the Auto Zone store in the in the 900 Block of South Oliver in Wichita in an attempt to commit robbery, according to Stephens.

While in the store, Lucas shot and killed employee 40-year-old Nicholas Blue and then fled on foot.

Through community response to the security camera image of the suspect entering the store and diligent police work officers were able make the arrest.

Just before 10:30p.m. Tuesday, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20067128">police booked&nbsp; Lucas</a>&nbsp;a on a requested charge of First-Degree Murder, according Stephens.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; Police have not released details on whether Lucas was involved in three other armed robberies in area on Sunday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting at a business in Wichita continue their search for a suspect and have asked&nbsp; the public for help to identify the person captured on security cameras.

Just after 9p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the Auto Zone in the in the 900 Block of South Oliver in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.

Upon arrival, police discovered store employee 40-year-old Nicholas Blue dead of a gunshot&nbsp; wound.

The investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the business, pulled out a handgun and shot Blue. There were two other employees in the business at the time, in other parts of the store, and no customers.

The store was open for business at the time of the shooting, according to Stephens.

Police have not determined a motive for the shooting and on Monday afternoon released a security camera image of the alleged suspect.

If you know the identity of this suspect or saw anyone wearing the pictured clothing, please call 911, WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 immediately. This

The individual should be considered armed and dangerous.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1596032625997.png" alt="Lucas photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Lucas photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend shooting at a business in Wichita have arrested Lamontae Lucas, 18, of Wichita,&nbsp;according to Police Captain Jason Stephens.Investigators determined that just after 9p.m. Sunday, Lucas entered the Auto Zone store in the in the 900 Block of South Oliver in Wichita in an attempt to commit robbery, according to Stephens.While in the store, Lucas shot and killed employee 40-year-old Nicholas Blue and then fled on foot.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595873499101.png" alt="Security camera image courtesy Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image courtesy Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Through community response to the security camera image of the suspect entering the store and diligent police work officers were able make the arrest.Just before 10:30p.m. Tuesday, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20067128">police booked&nbsp; Lucas</a>&nbsp;a on a requested charge of First-Degree Murder, according Stephens.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; Police have not released details on whether Lucas was involved in three other armed robberies in area on Sunday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting at a business in Wichita continue their search for a suspect and have asked&nbsp; the public for help to identify the person captured on security cameras.Just after 9p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting at the Auto Zone in the in the 900 Block of South Oliver in Wichita, according to Captain Jason Stephens.Upon arrival, police discovered store employee 40-year-old Nicholas Blue dead of a gunshot&nbsp; wound.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595856779122.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation late Sunday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation late Sunday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the business, pulled out a handgun and shot Blue. There were two other employees in the business at the time, in other parts of the store, and no customers.The store was open for business at the time of the shooting, according to Stephens.Police have not determined a motive for the shooting and on Monday afternoon released a security camera image of the alleged suspect.If you know the identity of this suspect or saw anyone wearing the pictured clothing, please call 911, WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 immediately. ThisThe individual should be considered armed and dangerous.---------

Police: Community tips led to arrest in Kan. auto parts store murder

ELWOOD, Kan. (AP) — A Missouri woman is suing a northeastern Kansas city and one of its former police officers who pleaded guilty to sexual battery for groping her during an arrest two years ago.

The woman is suing the city of Elwood and former Officer Aaron Newberry for an undisclosed amount. The lawsuit accuses them of negligent infliction of emotional distress.

The Associated Press generally doesn’t name victims of sexual assault.

The lawsuit says the woman was at a party in Elwood in July 2018 when Newberry arrested her for having a small amount of marijuana. Newberry handcuffed and placed her in the front seat of his patrol car.

On the way to the Doniphan County Jail, Newberry called the woman a “beautiful girl” and later asked if her breasts were real, the lawsuit says. When she didn’t answer, he reached under her shirt and groped her as she pleaded with him to stop, according to the lawsuit.

The woman immediately reported the assault, and Newberry was later fired and charged with two counts. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual battery and is now a registered sex offender.

An attorney for the city of Elwood, Joel Euler, did not immediately return a message left Tuesday by The Associated Press seeking comment. A phone number for Newberry could not be found Tuesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595960322677.png" alt="Newberry photo Doniphan Co." />
 <figcaption>Newberry photo Doniphan Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ELWOOD, Kan. (AP) — A Missouri woman is suing a northeastern Kansas city and one of its former police officers who pleaded guilty to sexual battery for groping her during an arrest two years ago.The woman is suing the city of Elwood and former Officer Aaron Newberry for an undisclosed amount. The lawsuit accuses them of negligent infliction of emotional distress.The Associated Press generally doesn’t name victims of sexual assault.The lawsuit says the woman was at a party in Elwood in July 2018 when Newberry arrested her for having a small amount of marijuana. Newberry handcuffed and placed her in the front seat of his patrol car.On the way to the Doniphan County Jail, Newberry called the woman a “beautiful girl” and later asked if her breasts were real, the lawsuit says. When she didn’t answer, he reached under her shirt and groped her as she pleaded with him to stop, according to the lawsuit.The woman immediately reported the assault, and Newberry was later fired and charged with two counts. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual battery and is now a registered sex offender.An attorney for the city of Elwood, Joel Euler, did not immediately return a message left Tuesday by The Associated Press seeking comment. A phone number for Newberry could not be found Tuesday.

Woman sues city, ex-Kansas cop who groped her

KANSAS CITY (AP) — FBI agents in Kansas City as part of new controversial federal crime fighting effort assisted police in the arrest of a homicide suspect.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri praised the apprehension of 44-year-old Joel Roseberry as “good work" in a&nbsp;<a href="https://hosted.ap.org/semissourian/article/da77f87aed8a6d461abf4f9380c0d44e/FBI%20agents%20in%20Kansas%20City%20as%20part%20of%20new%20federal%20crime%20fighting%20effort%20assisted%20police%20in%20the%20arrest%20of%20a%20homicide%20suspect.%20The%20U.S.%20Attorney%E2%80%99s%20Office%20in%20the%20Western%20District%20of%20Missouri%20praised%20the%20apprehension%20of%2044-year-old%20Joel%20Roseberry%20as%20%E2%80%9Cgood%20work%22%20in%20a%20tweet%20Monday.%20He%20is%20jailed%20on%20$200,000%20bond%20on%20charges%20of%20second-degree%20murder,%20armed%20criminal%20action%20and%20evidence%20tampering%20in%20the%20March%201%20fatal%20shooting%20of%2028-year-old%20Frederick%20Outley%20outside%20of%20a%20convenience%20store.%20No%20attorney%20is%20listed%20for%20him%20in%20online%20court%20records.">tweet</a>&nbsp;Monday. He is jailed on $200,000 bond on charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and evidence tampering in the March 1 fatal shooting of 28-year-old Frederick Outley outside of a convenience store. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.

It is the first known murder charge connected to Operation LeGend, which is named after a 4-year-old boy named LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed in Kansas City

Last week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the operation’s first arrest was a man charged with being an unlawful drug user in possession of firearms, which prompted some community leaders to question its efficacy.

Don Ledford, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Kansas City, said Monday his office considers Roseberry’s arrest as part of Operation LeGend because federal agents assisted in his apprehension.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595932884061.png" alt="Roseberry-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Roseberry-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — FBI agents in Kansas City as part of new controversial federal crime fighting effort assisted police in the arrest of a homicide suspect.The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri praised the apprehension of 44-year-old Joel Roseberry as “good work" in a&nbsp;<a href="https://hosted.ap.org/semissourian/article/da77f87aed8a6d461abf4f9380c0d44e/FBI%20agents%20in%20Kansas%20City%20as%20part%20of%20new%20federal%20crime%20fighting%20effort%20assisted%20police%20in%20the%20arrest%20of%20a%20homicide%20suspect.%20The%20U.S.%20Attorney%E2%80%99s%20Office%20in%20the%20Western%20District%20of%20Missouri%20praised%20the%20apprehension%20of%2044-year-old%20Joel%20Roseberry%20as%20%E2%80%9Cgood%20work%22%20in%20a%20tweet%20Monday.%20He%20is%20jailed%20on%20$200,000%20bond%20on%20charges%20of%20second-degree%20murder,%20armed%20criminal%20action%20and%20evidence%20tampering%20in%20the%20March%201%20fatal%20shooting%20of%2028-year-old%20Frederick%20Outley%20outside%20of%20a%20convenience%20store.%20No%20attorney%20is%20listed%20for%20him%20in%20online%20court%20records.">tweet</a>&nbsp;Monday. He is jailed on $200,000 bond on charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and evidence tampering in the March 1 fatal shooting of 28-year-old Frederick Outley outside of a convenience store. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.It is the first known murder charge connected to Operation LeGend, which is named after a 4-year-old boy named LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed in Kansas CityLast week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the operation’s first arrest was a man charged with being an unlawful drug user in possession of firearms, which prompted some community leaders to question its efficacy.Don Ledford, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Kansas City, said Monday his office considers Roseberry’s arrest as part of Operation LeGend because federal agents assisted in his apprehension.

Murder suspect arrested in Kansas City through new federal crime sweep 

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 5:30p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp;a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix in the 2700 block of SW Topeka Boulevard in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed and narcotics were located inside the vehicle. 

Deputies arrested Derek S. Frakes, 34,&nbsp; and Drew M. Reeves, 31, both of Hiawatha and booked them into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Frakes is being held on requested charged of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no vehicle liability insurance, operating a vehicle without registration and failure to wear a seat belt. Reeves is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598558485015.png" alt="Frakes has 2 previous drug convictions in Atchison County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Frakes has 2 previous drug convictions in Atchison County, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 5:30p.m. Wednesday,&nbsp;a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix in the 2700 block of SW Topeka Boulevard in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed and narcotics were located inside the vehicle. Deputies arrested Derek S. Frakes, 34,&nbsp; and Drew M. Reeves, 31, both of Hiawatha and booked them into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598558522155.png" alt="Reeves" />
 <figcaption>Reeves</figcaption>
 </figure>Frakes is being held on requested charged of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no vehicle liability insurance, operating a vehicle without registration and failure to wear a seat belt. Reeves is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Christian.

Sheriff's K9 helps send Kansas felon back to jail

FORD COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities in SW Kansas captured a suspect wanted for murder in Tennessee.

On July 24,&nbsp;&nbsp;deputies with the Ford County Sheriff’s Office were alerted of a possible murder suspect out of Tennessee in Spearville, Kansas, according to Sheriff Bill Carr.

 Deputies made contact with the suspect later identified as 25-year-old Eric L. Caffey and took him into custody.

He is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting of 42-year-old Christopher Young in Clarksville, Tennessee, according to Clarksville Police.

Just after 12:30a.m. May 13, officers found Young at a home and he had been shot multiple times. 

He was taken to Tennova Medical Center where he died. On June 8,&nbsp; police in Tennessee arrested Amber Lynn Tanner, 24, of Hanceville, Alabama, in connection with the shooting death.

Caffey remains in the Ford County Detention Center pending extradition to Tennessee, according to Carr.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595874822792.png" alt="Caffey photo Ford County" />
 <figcaption>Caffey photo Ford County</figcaption>
 </figure>FORD COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities in SW Kansas captured a suspect wanted for murder in Tennessee.On July 24,&nbsp;&nbsp;deputies with the Ford County Sheriff’s Office were alerted of a possible murder suspect out of Tennessee in Spearville, Kansas, according to Sheriff Bill Carr. Deputies made contact with the suspect later identified as 25-year-old Eric L. Caffey and took him into custody.He is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting of 42-year-old Christopher Young in Clarksville, Tennessee, according to Clarksville Police.Just after 12:30a.m. May 13, officers found Young at a home and he had been shot multiple times. He was taken to Tennova Medical Center where he died. On June 8,&nbsp; police in Tennessee arrested Amber Lynn Tanner, 24, of Hanceville, Alabama, in connection with the shooting death.Caffey remains in the Ford County Detention Center pending extradition to Tennessee, according to Carr.