KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City man who was arrested after he allegedly shot three victims in an incident this week has been charged in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm during an earlier firearm incident.

“Court documents cite a long history of gun violence and drug trafficking by this defendant who terrorized his neighborhood, allegedly shooting several victims this week,” Garrison said. “This is his second federal charge for illegally possessing firearms. Operation LeGend is successfully taking armed, violent criminals like this off the street to make our neighborhoods safer.”

Leamandreal Dorsey, 40, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in a complaint filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. That complaint was unsealed and made public Friday following Dorsey’s arrest and initial court appearance.

The federal criminal complaint charges Dorsey with illegally possessing a firearm following a threat to shoot event that occurred on April 1, 2020. Dorsey is charged with possessing a Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine that contained 40 live rounds of ammunition.&nbsp;

On April 1, 2020, Kansas City, police officers responded to a reported weapons disturbance in the 2500 block of East 68th Terrace. One of Dorsey’s neighbors told officers that Dorsey pointed a gun at him and threatened him. Officers contacted Dorsey at Dorsey’s residence, sitting on the roof of a black Mercedes-Benz C300. According to the affidavit, Dorsey jumped into the driver’s seat when officers approached. &nbsp;Dorsey was removed from his vehicle and taken into custody. The owner of the vehicle provided consent for the officers to search the car, and they found a backpack in the passenger’s seat that contained the Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine, as well as a spare magazine.

Although this incident occurred on April 1, Dorsey was arrested following a separate shooting incident that occurred this week in which three individuals were wounded by gunfire.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Kansas City, Missouri, police officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of E. 68th Terrace at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, concerning a shooting. Six individuals were on the front porch of a residence, the affidavit says, when an individual later identified as Dorsey started shooting at them. According to the victims, Dorsey walked away, but returned minutes later and began shooting again, then fled on foot. Three of the individuals were struck by gunfire and transported to Research Medical Center. Investigators found 31 spent shell casings at the scene.

Later the same day, investigators received a Crime Stoppers tip that identified Dorsey as the shooter.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Dorsey has a prior felony conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, for which he served three years in federal prison. He also has two prior felony convictions for unlawful use of a weapon, two prior felony convictions for possession of a controlled substance, and a prior felony conviction for drug trafficking.&nbsp;

The affidavit also cites four previous instances in which Dorsey pointed firearms at people and threatened them. Among those incidents, the affidavit says, Dorsey shot a man in the hip who was running from Dorsey’s residence following a disagreement.

The charge contained in this complaint is simply an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charge must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595705940430.png" alt="This Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine was seized by law enforcement officers at the time of Dorsey's arrest-photo U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri" />
 <figcaption>This Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine was seized by law enforcement officers at the time of Dorsey's arrest-photo U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City man who was arrested after he allegedly shot three victims in an incident this week has been charged in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm during an earlier firearm incident.“Court documents cite a long history of gun violence and drug trafficking by this defendant who terrorized his neighborhood, allegedly shooting several victims this week,” Garrison said. “This is his second federal charge for illegally possessing firearms. Operation LeGend is successfully taking armed, violent criminals like this off the street to make our neighborhoods safer.”Leamandreal Dorsey, 40, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in a complaint filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. That complaint was unsealed and made public Friday following Dorsey’s arrest and initial court appearance.The federal criminal complaint charges Dorsey with illegally possessing a firearm following a threat to shoot event that occurred on April 1, 2020. Dorsey is charged with possessing a Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine that contained 40 live rounds of ammunition.&nbsp;On April 1, 2020, Kansas City, police officers responded to a reported weapons disturbance in the 2500 block of East 68th Terrace. One of Dorsey’s neighbors told officers that Dorsey pointed a gun at him and threatened him. Officers contacted Dorsey at Dorsey’s residence, sitting on the roof of a black Mercedes-Benz C300. According to the affidavit, Dorsey jumped into the driver’s seat when officers approached. &nbsp;Dorsey was removed from his vehicle and taken into custody. The owner of the vehicle provided consent for the officers to search the car, and they found a backpack in the passenger’s seat that contained the Glock .40-caliber handgun attached to an extended drum magazine, as well as a spare magazine.Although this incident occurred on April 1, Dorsey was arrested following a separate shooting incident that occurred this week in which three individuals were wounded by gunfire.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Kansas City, Missouri, police officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of E. 68th Terrace at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, concerning a shooting. Six individuals were on the front porch of a residence, the affidavit says, when an individual later identified as Dorsey started shooting at them. According to the victims, Dorsey walked away, but returned minutes later and began shooting again, then fled on foot. Three of the individuals were struck by gunfire and transported to Research Medical Center. Investigators found 31 spent shell casings at the scene.Later the same day, investigators received a Crime Stoppers tip that identified Dorsey as the shooter.Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Dorsey has a prior felony conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, for which he served three years in federal prison. He also has two prior felony convictions for unlawful use of a weapon, two prior felony convictions for possession of a controlled substance, and a prior felony conviction for drug trafficking.&nbsp;The affidavit also cites four previous instances in which Dorsey pointed firearms at people and threatened them. Among those incidents, the affidavit says, Dorsey shot a man in the hip who was running from Dorsey’s residence following a disagreement.The charge contained in this complaint is simply an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charge must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

U.S. Attorney: Kansas City man ‘Terrorized His Neighborhood’

A young Michigan man has been arrested in Kansas, accused of trying to steal $100,000 from the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in Mayetta.

Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police arrested 35-year-old John Christopher Colletti of Harper Woods, MI in March.

The Detroit News reports a 17-page criminal complaint against Colletti was unsealed Thursday in federal court in Detroit.

FBI agents claim Colletti used a prosthetic face mask to pose as an elderly gambler wearing a straw hat and glasses while using a walker at the northeast Kansas casino. Colletti, according to federal prosecutors, withdrew $20,000 at a time from casino kiosks.

Federal authorities suspected Colletti of stealing up to ten identities in April and May of last year by buying personal data online to make fake driver’s licenses. Colletti had more than 50 fake ID’s, according to prosecutors.

Federal prosecutors claim Colletti has hit gambling houses before.

Colletti also faces accusations he used a VIP program offering gamblers cash advances at the MGM Grand Detroit where he allegedly defrauded several victims of nearly $100,000. Prosecutors claim he used elaborate disguises to avoid detection by casino security cameras.

Security at Prairie Band Casino became suspicious when Colletti withdrew so much cash.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595858047034.png" alt="Colletti photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Colletti photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA young Michigan man has been arrested in Kansas, accused of trying to steal $100,000 from the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in Mayetta.Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police arrested 35-year-old John Christopher Colletti of Harper Woods, MI in March.The Detroit News reports a 17-page criminal complaint against Colletti was unsealed Thursday in federal court in Detroit.FBI agents claim Colletti used a prosthetic face mask to pose as an elderly gambler wearing a straw hat and glasses while using a walker at the northeast Kansas casino. Colletti, according to federal prosecutors, withdrew $20,000 at a time from casino kiosks.Federal authorities suspected Colletti of stealing up to ten identities in April and May of last year by buying personal data online to make fake driver’s licenses. Colletti had more than 50 fake ID’s, according to prosecutors.Federal prosecutors claim Colletti has hit gambling houses before.Colletti also faces accusations he used a VIP program offering gamblers cash advances at the MGM Grand Detroit where he allegedly defrauded several victims of nearly $100,000. Prosecutors claim he used elaborate disguises to avoid detection by casino security cameras.Security at Prairie Band Casino became suspicious when Colletti withdrew so much cash.

Man allegedly used disguises to steal from casino in Kansas

TOPEKA— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and shooting.

Just after 1a.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of an aggravated burglary in the 500 block of NE Wilson in Topeka, according to Lt. John Trimble. On person had been shot.

Officers arrived on scene and found the shooting victim. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Police have accounted for all involved, according to Trimble.&nbsp;

Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595681452075.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting early Saturday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting early Saturday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and shooting.Just after 1a.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of an aggravated burglary in the 500 block of NE Wilson in Topeka, according to Lt. John Trimble. On person had been shot.Officers arrived on scene and found the shooting victim. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Police have accounted for all involved, according to Trimble.&nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

Police: Man seriously injured during attempted burglary at Kan. home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted two Kansas City police officers on felony charges alleging they used excessive force while arresting a Black transgender woman last year.

Officers Matthew G. Brummett and Charles Prichard are charged with “knowingly causing physical injury” to Breona, or “Briya,” Hill as she was handcuffed, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday.

The officers were indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge in May, based largely on a video of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/db41066b7d28cdca8aad6f3317202cbb">the arrest.</a>

Prosecutors said two new witnesses came forward after that indictment, and the grand jury found the officers slammed Hill's face into the sidewalk and kneed her several times while she was handcuffed.

Brad Lemon, president of the Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police, said Friday the union stands by the officers. Lemon said he doesn't believe new evidence was found and the new charges were “another example of political prosecution and abuse of power by the Jackson County Prosecutor who is attempting to resurrect a failing career on the backs of the good men and woman of the KCPD.”

The man who filmed the arrest, Roderick Reed, was convicted of violating a city ordinance for refusing police orders to stop filming. He was later pardoned by Mayor Quinton Lucas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589657213001.png" alt="Image from the video of the arrest courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Image from the video of the arrest courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted two Kansas City police officers on felony charges alleging they used excessive force while arresting a Black transgender woman last year.Officers Matthew G. Brummett and Charles Prichard are charged with “knowingly causing physical injury” to Breona, or “Briya,” Hill as she was handcuffed, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday.The officers were indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge in May, based largely on a video of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/db41066b7d28cdca8aad6f3317202cbb">the arrest.</a>Prosecutors said two new witnesses came forward after that indictment, and the grand jury found the officers slammed Hill's face into the sidewalk and kneed her several times while she was handcuffed.Brad Lemon, president of the Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police, said Friday the union stands by the officers. Lemon said he doesn't believe new evidence was found and the new charges were “another example of political prosecution and abuse of power by the Jackson County Prosecutor who is attempting to resurrect a failing career on the backs of the good men and woman of the KCPD.”The man who filmed the arrest, Roderick Reed, was convicted of violating a city ordinance for refusing police orders to stop filming. He was later pardoned by Mayor Quinton Lucas.

Felony charges for 2 Kansas City cops recorded during arrest

SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman who was arrested after barricaded herself inside a home for nearly three hours.

Just after noon Thursday, police responded to the 1200 block of SE Monroe Street in Topeka on a report of an aggravated burglary and an attempted kidnapping that had just occurred, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

The suspect reportedly entered a home and took an item. After leaving the home, the suspect reportedly attempted to kidnap a child. The child’s mother was able to protect the child from the suspect, according to Ekis. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Shortly after officers responded to the area, the suspect, later identified as Shelby Parker, 40, of Topeka barricaded herself inside a home in the 1100 block of SE Madison Street.

The Topeka Response Team and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene to negotiate with Parker. They took her into custody just after&nbsp;4 p.m.&nbsp;

She was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of, Attempted Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary, Child Endangerment, Battery, Interference and Theft.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595586478405.png" alt="Parker -photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Parker -photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman who was arrested after barricaded herself inside a home for nearly three hours.Just after noon Thursday, police responded to the 1200 block of SE Monroe Street in Topeka on a report of an aggravated burglary and an attempted kidnapping that had just occurred, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.The suspect reportedly entered a home and took an item. After leaving the home, the suspect reportedly attempted to kidnap a child. The child’s mother was able to protect the child from the suspect, according to Ekis. No injuries were reported in either incident.Shortly after officers responded to the area, the suspect, later identified as Shelby Parker, 40, of Topeka barricaded herself inside a home in the 1100 block of SE Madison Street.The Topeka Response Team and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene to negotiate with Parker. They took her into custody just after&nbsp;4 p.m.&nbsp;She was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of, Attempted Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary, Child Endangerment, Battery, Interference and Theft.

Mother saves child from alleged kidnapping suspect 

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

Just after 9 p.m.&nbsp; July 1, police responded to a shooting call in the 1800 block of North Amidon in Wichita after a 36-year-old man flagged down a motorist and reported being shot, according to officer Charley Davidson.

&nbsp;Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who had a single gunshot wound to his abdomen.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury.

The investigation revealed the victim and the suspect later identified as 40-year-old Michael Howard are known to each other, were in the area of 1800 north Amidon, and got into an argument over money and drugs.&nbsp; 

During the argument, Howard pulled out a handgun and fired one shot that struck the victim.&nbsp; 

Investigators determined Howard was involved in the incident and on Wednesday, police contacted him in the 900 block of North Main and arrested without incident.

This was not a random incident.&nbsp; Additionally, Howard has been previously arrested and convicted on charges that include aggravated battery, criminal damage to property,&nbsp; and criminal possession of a weapon.&nbsp; Howard is currently on community corrections through the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595535314234.png" alt="Howard-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Howard-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a&nbsp; shooting and have made an arrest.Just after 9 p.m.&nbsp; July 1, police responded to a shooting call in the 1800 block of North Amidon in Wichita after a 36-year-old man flagged down a motorist and reported being shot, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who had a single gunshot wound to his abdomen.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment of a serious but non-life-threatening injury.The investigation revealed the victim and the suspect later identified as 40-year-old Michael Howard are known to each other, were in the area of 1800 north Amidon, and got into an argument over money and drugs.&nbsp; During the argument, Howard pulled out a handgun and fired one shot that struck the victim.&nbsp; Investigators determined Howard was involved in the incident and on Wednesday, police contacted him in the 900 block of North Main and arrested without incident.This was not a random incident.&nbsp; Additionally, Howard has been previously arrested and convicted on charges that include aggravated battery, criminal damage to property,&nbsp; and criminal possession of a weapon.&nbsp; Howard is currently on community corrections through the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Police track down Kan. man for alleged shooting over cash, drugs

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged an Overland Park city councilman with one count of domestic battery.

Court documents show Scott Hamblin, 42, was arrested after police were called to his home Tuesday night for a report of a disturbance.

A police incident report said Hamblin was accused of physical contact with a person “in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and police indicated they believed Hamblin was drunk at the time. Police reported damage to drywall in the home. No injuries were reported.

Hamblin was booked into jail late Tuesday night. He pleaded not guilty to the charge in a court appearance Wednesday afternoon and was released on bond. A diversion hearing in the case has been set for Sept. 16.

Hamblin did not immediately return a message left Thursday by The Associated Press seeking comment.

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 <figcaption>Hamblin</figcaption>
 </figure>OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged an Overland Park city councilman with one count of domestic battery.Court documents show Scott Hamblin, 42, was arrested after police were called to his home Tuesday night for a report of a disturbance.A police incident report said Hamblin was accused of physical contact with a person “in a rude, insulting or angry manner,” and police indicated they believed Hamblin was drunk at the time. Police reported damage to drywall in the home. No injuries were reported.Hamblin was booked into jail late Tuesday night. He pleaded not guilty to the charge in a court appearance Wednesday afternoon and was released on bond. A diversion hearing in the case has been set for Sept. 16.Hamblin did not immediately return a message left Thursday by The Associated Press seeking comment.

City councilman in Kansas charged with domestic battery

SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A registered Kansas sex offender accused of attempting to kidnap a 10-year-old boy made his first court appearance Wednesday.

&nbsp;Webb Ketcherside is formally charged with aggravated indecent solicitation of a child and attempted kidnapping, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just before 5p.m. July 11, police responded to a disturbance call at the Quik Trip located in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

At the convenience store, officers contacted a 10-year-old boy who reported while walking on the sidewalk in the 800 block of South Wichita that a suspect later identified as Ketcherside approached him on foot, made sexually explicit comments and then grabbed his arm.&nbsp; 

The boy was able to break free from Ketcherside and run to the Quik Trip to get help. The boy received only minor injuries, according to Wheeler.

Through the investigation, Ketcherside was determined to be involved in the incident.&nbsp; Officers located him at his home at an apartment complex in the 800 block of South Water Street, and he was arrested without incident.

He remains jailed<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=132951">&nbsp;on a $75,000 bond</a>, according to online jail records.

Ketcherside has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of indecent solicitation of a child, criminal threat, and theft.&nbsp; He is also a registered sex offender through the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595258421423.png" alt="Ketcherside-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ketcherside-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A registered Kansas sex offender accused of attempting to kidnap a 10-year-old boy made his first court appearance Wednesday.&nbsp;Webb Ketcherside is formally charged with aggravated indecent solicitation of a child and attempted kidnapping, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just before 5p.m. July 11, police responded to a disturbance call at the Quik Trip located in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.At the convenience store, officers contacted a 10-year-old boy who reported while walking on the sidewalk in the 800 block of South Wichita that a suspect later identified as Ketcherside approached him on foot, made sexually explicit comments and then grabbed his arm.&nbsp; The boy was able to break free from Ketcherside and run to the Quik Trip to get help. The boy received only minor injuries, according to Wheeler.Through the investigation, Ketcherside was determined to be involved in the incident.&nbsp; Officers located him at his home at an apartment complex in the 800 block of South Water Street, and he was arrested without incident.He remains jailed<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=132951">&nbsp;on a $75,000 bond</a>, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595280791064.png" alt="Ketcherside -photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Ketcherside -photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>Ketcherside has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of indecent solicitation of a child, criminal threat, and theft.&nbsp; He is also a registered sex offender through the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Kan. sex offender charged with attempting to kidnap boy

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

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 <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>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

U.S. Marshals arrest Kansas felon for fatal motorcycle crash

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A massive federal operation underway in Kansas City that targets violent crime has been largely welcomed by law enforcement and state officials, while some civil rights organizations are strongly opposed to having federal agents involved in solving local crimes.

Under the federal effort — dubbed Operation Legend after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed in Kansas City — 225 federal agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined 400 agents already working and living in the Kansas City area.

Federal officials have said the operation will not mirror one in Portland, Oregon, where the actions of federal officers outside the U.S. courthouse — hailed by President Donald Trump, but done without local consent — have resulted in clashes between protesters and camouflaged, unidentified agents.

The agents in Kansas City will investigate homicides, shootings and violent crime in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, officials say.

“Operation Legend has no relationship whatsoever to protests, marches and demonstrations,” said Don Ledford, spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office for the western district of Missouri. “That is not their intent, that is not their function. There will be no Homeland Security agents as part of this operation. These are investigative law enforcement agencies.”

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said he supports the operation as long as it adheres to those goals and does not expand federal agents' responsibilities in the city.

Lucas expressed frustration Wednesday with the language Trump and U.S. Attorney William Barr used while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/eaa951c352353133c0ea95c12fa05781">announcing an expansion&nbsp;</a>of the program into other cities. Trump tied the violence in some Democratic-controlled U.S. cities to a recent effort to defund or dismantle police departments.

Lucas said no data supported Trump's arguments, which he said was aimed at heightening racial tension and dividing the country as part of the president's reelection campaign. Lucas said he wanted to find justice for gunshot victims.

"To get that justice, you don't have to actually claim that cities are failures and to get that justice you don't have to make our community part of a political ploy in an election year,” Lucas said.

Federal officials will not say when agents started arriving in Kansas City for Operation Legend, but it was announced at a news conference in Washington on July 8.

Kansas City was chosen for the federal operation in part because of an increase in homicides and shootings in recent months, Ledford said. Local police statistics show the city has had 106 homicides as of Sunday, up from 79 at this time a year ago.

Before agents were sent to Kansas City, U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison contacted the governor's office. In a July 7, letter to Garrison, Republican Gov. Michael Parson wrote that such assistance with combating violent crime was “greatly welcomed.”

Lucas noted that Barr said Wednesday that 200 arrests have already been made in Kansas City, although the U.S. attorney's office in Kansas City has announced only one — a gun violation not related to a homicide.

Lucas said he has no information about the 200 arrests. He said city officials and the public should get more information about what the program is actually doing.

The mayor stressed that he wants federal help to solve violent crimes, homicides and long-term criminal problems, but does not want the program's resources diverted to other crimes just to inflate arrest numbers and “add more people to jail.”

The Kansas City Police Department and the state attorney general's office both said they support the effort.

"We are all committed to lowering violent crime and bringing justice to the families of those victims of violent crime,” said city police spokesman Jacob Becchina.

Several civil rights organizations in the area have criticized the operation, arguing that minority residents who already don't trust local officers will be even less likely to cooperate with federal agents.

Gwendolyn Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, said she doubts the federal officers will be used only to help solve crimes and reduced violence.

“Certainly we want these unsolved crimes addressed, we want safe communities, we just disagree on pathway to get there. Who doesn’t want safe, livable communities?" she said.

“We want it stopped, but we don’t believe this is the way to get it done. It’s just going to create more violence, and our fear is a lot of that will be dealt with by law enforcement that we don’t trust.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595499833946.png" alt="President Trump recognized the family of LeGend Taliferro's during Wednesday's event at the White House." />
 <figcaption>President Trump recognized the family of LeGend Taliferro's during Wednesday's event at the White House.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A massive federal operation underway in Kansas City that targets violent crime has been largely welcomed by law enforcement and state officials, while some civil rights organizations are strongly opposed to having federal agents involved in solving local crimes.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595354920053.png" alt="LeGend Taliferro photo U.S. Dept. of Justice" />
 <figcaption>LeGend Taliferro photo U.S. Dept. of Justice</figcaption>
 </figure>Under the federal effort — dubbed Operation Legend after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed in Kansas City — 225 federal agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined 400 agents already working and living in the Kansas City area.Federal officials have said the operation will not mirror one in Portland, Oregon, where the actions of federal officers outside the U.S. courthouse — hailed by President Donald Trump, but done without local consent — have resulted in clashes between protesters and camouflaged, unidentified agents.The agents in Kansas City will investigate homicides, shootings and violent crime in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, officials say.“Operation Legend has no relationship whatsoever to protests, marches and demonstrations,” said Don Ledford, spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office for the western district of Missouri. “That is not their intent, that is not their function. There will be no Homeland Security agents as part of this operation. These are investigative law enforcement agencies.”Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said he supports the operation as long as it adheres to those goals and does not expand federal agents' responsibilities in the city.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595499749808.png" alt="Attorney General William Barr&nbsp;said Wednesday that 200 arrests have already been made in Kansas City-photo courtesy White House" />
 <figcaption>Attorney General William Barr&nbsp;said Wednesday that 200 arrests have already been made in Kansas City-photo courtesy White House</figcaption>
 </figure>Lucas expressed frustration Wednesday with the language Trump and U.S. Attorney William Barr used while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/eaa951c352353133c0ea95c12fa05781">announcing an expansion&nbsp;</a>of the program into other cities. Trump tied the violence in some Democratic-controlled U.S. cities to a recent effort to defund or dismantle police departments.Lucas said no data supported Trump's arguments, which he said was aimed at heightening racial tension and dividing the country as part of the president's reelection campaign. Lucas said he wanted to find justice for gunshot victims."To get that justice, you don't have to actually claim that cities are failures and to get that justice you don't have to make our community part of a political ploy in an election year,” Lucas said.Federal officials will not say when agents started arriving in Kansas City for Operation Legend, but it was announced at a news conference in Washington on July 8.Kansas City was chosen for the federal operation in part because of an increase in homicides and shootings in recent months, Ledford said. Local police statistics show the city has had 106 homicides as of Sunday, up from 79 at this time a year ago.Before agents were sent to Kansas City, U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison contacted the governor's office. In a July 7, letter to Garrison, Republican Gov. Michael Parson wrote that such assistance with combating violent crime was “greatly welcomed.”Lucas noted that Barr said Wednesday that 200 arrests have already been made in Kansas City, although the U.S. attorney's office in Kansas City has announced only one — a gun violation not related to a homicide.Lucas said he has no information about the 200 arrests. He said city officials and the public should get more information about what the program is actually doing.The mayor stressed that he wants federal help to solve violent crimes, homicides and long-term criminal problems, but does not want the program's resources diverted to other crimes just to inflate arrest numbers and “add more people to jail.”The Kansas City Police Department and the state attorney general's office both said they support the effort."We are all committed to lowering violent crime and bringing justice to the families of those victims of violent crime,” said city police spokesman Jacob Becchina.Several civil rights organizations in the area have criticized the operation, arguing that minority residents who already don't trust local officers will be even less likely to cooperate with federal agents.Gwendolyn Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, said she doubts the federal officers will be used only to help solve crimes and reduced violence.“Certainly we want these unsolved crimes addressed, we want safe communities, we just disagree on pathway to get there. Who doesn’t want safe, livable communities?" she said.“We want it stopped, but we don’t believe this is the way to get it done. It’s just going to create more violence, and our fear is a lot of that will be dealt with by law enforcement that we don’t trust.”___

Feds: 200 arrests in Kansas City violent crime sweep

SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on numerous drug charges following an investigation.&nbsp;

&nbsp;On Tuesday, police served a narcotics search warrant in the 2800 SE Wisconsin, in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. 

As a result of the investigation, police arrested 61-year-old Linda Faidley and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp;Cultivation of Marijuana, Distribution of Marijuana within a 1000 feet of a school and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595415748695.png" alt="Faidley photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Faidley photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on numerous drug charges following an investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Tuesday, police served a narcotics search warrant in the 2800 SE Wisconsin, in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith. As a result of the investigation, police arrested 61-year-old Linda Faidley and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp;Cultivation of Marijuana, Distribution of Marijuana within a 1000 feet of a school and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Police: Kansas woman was growing marijuana near school

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug and other charges after a traffic stop

Just after 5p.m. July 17, a police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of 10th Street in Great Bend for an equipment violation on a 2006 Hyundai Elantra, according to a media release from police.

During the stop, Police Service Dog, Menta was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle and indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics. 

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and an amount of controlled substances including marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located. 

Police arrested 23-year-old Sabrina Carr and 21-year-old Joshua Carey and transported to the Barton County Jail.

Carr also provided a false name and was booked for interference with law enforcement.&nbsp; Both Carr and Carey were booked on multiple outstanding warrants.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595447931069.png" alt="Carey photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Carey photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug and other charges after a traffic stopJust after 5p.m. July 17, a police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of 10th Street in Great Bend for an equipment violation on a 2006 Hyundai Elantra, according to a media release from police.During the stop, Police Service Dog, Menta was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle and indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and an amount of controlled substances including marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595447889863.png" alt="Carr-photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Carr-photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested 23-year-old Sabrina Carr and 21-year-old Joshua Carey and transported to the Barton County Jail.Carr also provided a false name and was booked for interference with law enforcement.&nbsp; Both Carr and Carey were booked on multiple outstanding warrants.&nbsp;

Kansas woman gave police fake name during traffic stop

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two shootings and have a suspect in custody.

The first shooting occurred in the early hours of June 23 at the Afton Motel in the 800 Block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to&nbsp; Police Captain Jason Stephens.

At the scene, officers located three victims including a 26-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man who sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to Stephens.&nbsp; They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Each reported to police they heard gunshots and when they came out of their motel rooms they were shot by an unknown suspect.

At 2:30a.m. on June 27, police responded to a report of a shooting at Lincoln and Broadway in Wichita. At the scene, officers learned that a 32-year-old man was wounded by gunfire while he and a woman were in the parking lot at the El Farol Rojo Club, 1030 South Broad in Wichita, according to Stephens.

Through the investigation, police were able to develop 31-year-old Isaac Pile as a suspect. Officers presented their case to the District Attorney's office, obtained a warrant and arrested him on Monday afternoon at a business at Kellogg and Greenwich.&nbsp;

Pile is being held on four counts of aggravated battery, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20023871">according to online jail records.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; Police also want to talk to a man who was riding a bicycle near the shooting who is a possible witness in the case.&nbsp; Investigators have not learned of any previous connection between the suspect and Pile.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595350658900.png" alt="Pile photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Pile photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two shootings and have a suspect in custody.The first shooting occurred in the early hours of June 23 at the Afton Motel in the 800 Block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to&nbsp; Police Captain Jason Stephens.At the scene, officers located three victims including a 26-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man who sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to Stephens.&nbsp; They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Each reported to police they heard gunshots and when they came out of their motel rooms they were shot by an unknown suspect.At 2:30a.m. on June 27, police responded to a report of a shooting at Lincoln and Broadway in Wichita. At the scene, officers learned that a 32-year-old man was wounded by gunfire while he and a woman were in the parking lot at the El Farol Rojo Club, 1030 South Broad in Wichita, according to Stephens.Through the investigation, police were able to develop 31-year-old Isaac Pile as a suspect. Officers presented their case to the District Attorney's office, obtained a warrant and arrested him on Monday afternoon at a business at Kellogg and Greenwich.&nbsp;Pile is being held on four counts of aggravated battery, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20023871">according to online jail records.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; Police also want to talk to a man who was riding a bicycle near the shooting who is a possible witness in the case.&nbsp; Investigators have not learned of any previous connection between the suspect and Pile.

Police track down Kansas suspect wanted for shooting 4 in June

KANSAS CITY (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Kansas City said any federal agents involved in an operation to reduce violent crime in the area will be clearly identifiable when making arrests, unlike what has been seen in Portland, Oregon.

Timothy Garrison, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, said in a written statement Monday that a new federal effort called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/3b4f3352e5cc564187765acfc5fb12e6">Operation LeGend</a>&nbsp;in Kansas City is in response to record violent crime numbers, not local protests, the Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article244352212.html">reported</a>.

“These agents won’t be patrolling the streets,” he said. “They won’t replace or usurp the authority of local officers.”

His statement comes amid nationwide protests against excessive police force following the death of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/DeathofGeorgeFloyd">George Floyd</a>&nbsp;in Minneapolis. In Portland, the actions of federal officers outside the U.S. courthouse —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/597b63c1ddf52ef57a5eccfaa67b8a94">hailed by President Donald Trump</a>, but done without local consent — have resulted in clashes between protesters and camouflaged, unidentified agents.

Operation LeGend — named after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in a Kansas City apartment late last month — was announced on July 8 at the White House. Attorney General William Barr said he would send within the following weeks federal law enforcement officers into Kansas City to quell a “surge of violent crime."

“When they are making arrests or executing warrants, these federal agents will be clearly identified by their agency’s visible badges or insignia,” Garrison said. “The only people federal agents will be removing from the street are those they arrest in the course of their investigations of violent crimes.”

Garrison has said that the additional 225 federal agents from the FBI, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will join 400 agents already working and living in the Kansas City area.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595354920053.png" alt="Operation Legend named for LeGend Taliferro, a four-year-old boy who was shot and killed on June 29th in Kansas City- photo U.S. Justice Dept." />
 <figcaption>Operation Legend named for LeGend Taliferro, a four-year-old boy who was shot and killed on June 29th in Kansas City- photo U.S. Justice Dept.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Kansas City said any federal agents involved in an operation to reduce violent crime in the area will be clearly identifiable when making arrests, unlike what has been seen in Portland, Oregon.Timothy Garrison, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, said in a written statement Monday that a new federal effort called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/3b4f3352e5cc564187765acfc5fb12e6">Operation LeGend</a>&nbsp;in Kansas City is in response to record violent crime numbers, not local protests, the Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article244352212.html">reported</a>.“These agents won’t be patrolling the streets,” he said. “They won’t replace or usurp the authority of local officers.”His statement comes amid nationwide protests against excessive police force following the death of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/DeathofGeorgeFloyd">George Floyd</a>&nbsp;in Minneapolis. In Portland, the actions of federal officers outside the U.S. courthouse —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/597b63c1ddf52ef57a5eccfaa67b8a94">hailed by President Donald Trump</a>, but done without local consent — have resulted in clashes between protesters and camouflaged, unidentified agents.Operation LeGend — named after 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was fatally shot while sleeping in a Kansas City apartment late last month — was announced on July 8 at the White House. Attorney General William Barr said he would send within the following weeks federal law enforcement officers into Kansas City to quell a “surge of violent crime."“When they are making arrests or executing warrants, these federal agents will be clearly identified by their agency’s visible badges or insignia,” Garrison said. “The only people federal agents will be removing from the street are those they arrest in the course of their investigations of violent crimes.”Garrison has said that the additional 225 federal agents from the FBI, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will join 400 agents already working and living in the Kansas City area.

U.S. Attorney: Federal agents will be identifiable in KC crime sweep

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on attempted robbery charges after an arrest in Manhattan.

Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an attempted aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in the 800 block of N 4th St at McDonalds in Manhattan, according to a media release.

Officers listed a 30-year-old male, a 25-year-old male, a 26-year-old male and McDonalds as the victims when it was reported a known suspect brandished a firearm and asked for money.

Just before 10:30 a.m., police arrested Tayvon N. Agnew-Nash, 20, of St. George in requested charges of attempted aggravated robbery, three counts of aggravated assault, felon in possession of a firearm and theft. 

Agnew-Nash remains jailed on a total bond of $200,000.00, according to police.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595348105326.png" alt="Agnew-Nash has two previous convictions for burglary and a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Agnew-Nash has two previous convictions for burglary and a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on attempted robbery charges after an arrest in Manhattan.Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an attempted aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in the 800 block of N 4th St at McDonalds in Manhattan, according to a media release.Officers listed a 30-year-old male, a 25-year-old male, a 26-year-old male and McDonalds as the victims when it was reported a known suspect brandished a firearm and asked for money.Just before 10:30 a.m., police arrested Tayvon N. Agnew-Nash, 20, of St. George in requested charges of attempted aggravated robbery, three counts of aggravated assault, felon in possession of a firearm and theft. Agnew-Nash remains jailed on a total bond of $200,000.00, according to police.&nbsp;

Kansas felon accused of attempted robbery in Manhattan

SALINA —A Salina police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was involved in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in north Salina.

Just after 3:30a.m. Sunday, a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Officer Anthony Roman, 27, of Salina, who was off-duty at the time, was northbound on North Broadway Boulevard, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

An on-duty police officer observed the pickup traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to stop at the red light at the intersection of North Broadway Boulevard, North Ninth Street and Pacific Avenue.

The pickup struck the north curb of Pacific Avenue, a power pole, the south side of Del’s Automotive, 901 North Eighth Street, a fire hydrant, a stop sign and then rolled onto the driver's side and came to rest on North Eighth Street, according to Forrester.

The power pole sustained minimal damage. The automotive building had a wooden garage door broken and caved inward. The hydrant was slightly ajar from the base and water was leaking out. The stop sign was broken off and in the roadway.

Roman received a small cut to his left arm and refused treatment, according to Forrester.&nbsp; Police arressted Roman was arrested on requested charges that included DUI, Reckless driving Failure to stop at a traffic control signal and Improper driving on laned roadways.

He has been placed on administrative leave from the Salina Police Department, according to Forrester.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595182598802.jpeg" alt="Roman photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Roman photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA —A Salina police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was involved in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in north Salina.Just after 3:30a.m. Sunday, a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Officer Anthony Roman, 27, of Salina, who was off-duty at the time, was northbound on North Broadway Boulevard, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.An on-duty police officer observed the pickup traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to stop at the red light at the intersection of North Broadway Boulevard, North Ninth Street and Pacific Avenue.The pickup struck the north curb of Pacific Avenue, a power pole, the south side of Del’s Automotive, 901 North Eighth Street, a fire hydrant, a stop sign and then rolled onto the driver's side and came to rest on North Eighth Street, according to Forrester.The power pole sustained minimal damage. The automotive building had a wooden garage door broken and caved inward. The hydrant was slightly ajar from the base and water was leaking out. The stop sign was broken off and in the roadway.Roman received a small cut to his left arm and refused treatment, according to Forrester.&nbsp; Police arressted Roman was arrested on requested charges that included DUI, Reckless driving Failure to stop at a traffic control signal and Improper driving on laned roadways.He has been placed on administrative leave from the Salina Police Department, according to Forrester.

Kansas police officer placed on leave after alleged DUI crash

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, say a hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles has left one driver dead and closed a bridge for hours. Police say the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday on the 7th Street Trafficway bridge. 

Investigators say the crash happened when a speeding pickup truck cross the median and side-swiped car before crashing head-on with a white utility truck. Police say the male driver of the car died at the scene, while a passenger in the car and the utility truck diver were uninjured. Police say the driver of the pickup ran from the scene. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595338449354.png" alt="Scene of the hit and run crash Monday -photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Scene of the hit and run crash Monday -photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, say a hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles has left one driver dead and closed a bridge for hours. Police say the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday on the 7th Street Trafficway bridge. Investigators say the crash happened when a speeding pickup truck cross the median and side-swiped car before crashing head-on with a white utility truck. Police say the male driver of the car died at the scene, while a passenger in the car and the utility truck diver were uninjured. Police say the driver of the pickup ran from the scene. Police have not announced an arrest.

Hit-and-run involving 3 vehicles kills 1, closed Kansas bridge

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new charges after an incident involving a 10-year-old boy.&nbsp;

Just before 5p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a disturbance call at the Quik Trip located in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

At the convenience store, officers contacted a 10-year-old boy who reported while walking on the sidewalk in the 800 block of South Wichita that a suspect later identified as 62-year-old Webb Ketcherside approached him on foot, made sexually explicit comments and then grabbed his arm.&nbsp; 

He is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=132951">held on a $75,000 bond</a> on requested charges of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child and attempted aggravated kidnapping.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595258421423.png" alt="Ketcherside-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ketcherside-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new charges after an incident involving a 10-year-old boy.&nbsp;Just before 5p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a disturbance call at the Quik Trip located in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.At the convenience store, officers contacted a 10-year-old boy who reported while walking on the sidewalk in the 800 block of South Wichita that a suspect later identified as 62-year-old Webb Ketcherside approached him on foot, made sexually explicit comments and then grabbed his arm.&nbsp; The boy was able to break free from Ketcherside and run to the Quik Trip to get help. The boy received only minor injuries, according to Wheeler.Through the investigation, Ketcherside was determined to be involved in the incident.&nbsp; Officers located him at his home at an apartment complex in the 800 block of South Water Street, and he was arrested without incident.He is being <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=132951">held on a $75,000 bond</a> on requested charges of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child and attempted aggravated kidnapping.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp; <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595280791064.png" alt="Ketcherside -photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Ketcherside -photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>Ketcherside has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of indecent solicitation of a child, criminal threat, and theft.&nbsp; He is also a registered sex offender through the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Police: Sex offender attempted to kidnap Kansas boy

BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting in Great Bend and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 11:45 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to Veteran's Memorial Park located at 4714 17th Street Terrace in Great Bend in reference to a shooting that occurred at that location. 

Upon arrival, officers received witness reports advising that a Dodge 4-door passenger car, occupied by two adults and two 17-year-old passengers were driving through Veteran's Memorial Park when confronted by a blue SUV occupied by Ashten M. Tracy, age 18; Miguel A. Gonzalez Jr., 20 and a 15 year-old passenger. 

While the Dodge 4-door passenger car was traveling south through the Park, witnesses report the blue SUV pulling over and blocking the roadway near 17th Street Terrace. 

The witnesses reported the Dodge 4-door passenger car traveled through the grass along the midway to make an attempt to exit the Park onto 17th Street Terrace.

 Witnesses report that as the Dodge 4-door passenger car traveled southeast and began to turn onto 17th Street Terrace, Gonzalez Jr. exited the blue SUV and fired a single shot into the Dodge passenger car, striking one of the 17 year-old occupants sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.

The 17 year-old victim was transported to the University of Kansas Medical Health Systems Emergency Room where he was treated for a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was&nbsp;later air-lifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and remains in critical condition.

Just after 8p.m. n Sunday, police arrested Gonzalez Jr. on requested charges of attempted murder and Tracy was arrested on charges of accessory to attempted murder, obstruction, and aiding and abetting an attempted murder. 

Gonzalez Jr. and Tracy were transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of $250,000 bond, according to the release.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595263104107.jpeg" alt="Tracy photo Barton County" />
 <figcaption>Tracy photo Barton County</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting in Great Bend and have two suspects in custody. Just after 11:45 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to Veteran's Memorial Park located at 4714 17th Street Terrace in Great Bend in reference to a shooting that occurred at that location. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595263121522.jpeg" alt="Miguel Gonzalez Jr. photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Miguel Gonzalez Jr. photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Upon arrival, officers received witness reports advising that a Dodge 4-door passenger car, occupied by two adults and two 17-year-old passengers were driving through Veteran's Memorial Park when confronted by a blue SUV occupied by Ashten M. Tracy, age 18; Miguel A. Gonzalez Jr., 20 and a 15 year-old passenger. While the Dodge 4-door passenger car was traveling south through the Park, witnesses report the blue SUV pulling over and blocking the roadway near 17th Street Terrace. The witnesses reported the Dodge 4-door passenger car traveled through the grass along the midway to make an attempt to exit the Park onto 17th Street Terrace. Witnesses report that as the Dodge 4-door passenger car traveled southeast and began to turn onto 17th Street Terrace, Gonzalez Jr. exited the blue SUV and fired a single shot into the Dodge passenger car, striking one of the 17 year-old occupants sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.The 17 year-old victim was transported to the University of Kansas Medical Health Systems Emergency Room where he was treated for a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was&nbsp;later air-lifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and remains in critical condition.Just after 8p.m. n Sunday, police arrested Gonzalez Jr. on requested charges of attempted murder and Tracy was arrested on charges of accessory to attempted murder, obstruction, and aiding and abetting an attempted murder. Gonzalez Jr. and Tracy were transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of $250,000 bond, according to the release.

Great Bend shooting victim airlifted to hospital, 2 suspects jailed

HUTCHINSON. — A domestic dispute on Friday night turned into a standoff on Saturday in Reno County.

&nbsp;Justin Mario Kidd, 47, rural Hutchinson, was involved in a domestic dispute between himself and his spouse around 8 p.m. Friday. This resulted in criminal charges being sent to the District Attorney for prosecution. The Sheriff’s Office exhausted resources that evening attempting to locate him while the spouse was placed into a shelter.

Late morning on Saturday, Kidd began to text his spouse again with suicidal threats. Deputies attempted to contact Justin at his residence and he walked into the street and fired twice at deputies. No injuries or damage to property occurred.

It took until just after 5 p.m. for the Reno County Emergency Response Team to talk him into coming out peacefully. Local neighbors were evacuated.

Kidd was booked on aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and criminal threat charges. His bond is set at over $100,000.

Deputies executed a search warrant over the weekend at Kidd's residence and seized Eight firearms and ammunition.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595241791854.png" alt="Multiple agencies responded to the scene on Saturday in Reno County -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Multiple agencies responded to the scene on Saturday in Reno County -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON. — A domestic dispute on Friday night turned into a standoff on Saturday in Reno County.&nbsp;Justin Mario Kidd, 47, rural Hutchinson, was involved in a domestic dispute between himself and his spouse around 8 p.m. Friday. This resulted in criminal charges being sent to the District Attorney for prosecution. The Sheriff’s Office exhausted resources that evening attempting to locate him while the spouse was placed into a shelter.Late morning on Saturday, Kidd began to text his spouse again with suicidal threats. Deputies attempted to contact Justin at his residence and he walked into the street and fired twice at deputies. No injuries or damage to property occurred.It took until just after 5 p.m. for the Reno County Emergency Response Team to talk him into coming out peacefully. Local neighbors were evacuated.Kidd was booked on aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and criminal threat charges. His bond is set at over $100,000.Deputies executed a search warrant over the weekend at Kidd's residence and seized Eight firearms and ammunition.

 47-year-old Kan. man arrested after firing at deputies Saturday

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

&nbsp;Just before 3p.m. Friday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2001 Chevy Blazer near 110th and U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver and two occupants. 

The driver, Jimmy Clinton Lininger, 30, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of criminal use of a weapon and he had an outstanding felony Shawnee County warrant. 

Annette Marie Martin, 52, of Topeka was arrested on a requested charge of distribution of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 

Rebecca Ellen Pollock, 46, of Topeka was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. All three subjects are being held in the Jackson County Jail.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595089698125.png" alt="Pollock photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Pollock photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.&nbsp;Just before 3p.m. Friday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2001 Chevy Blazer near 110th and U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver and two occupants. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595089780153.png" alt="Lininger photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Lininger photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, Jimmy Clinton Lininger, 30, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of criminal use of a weapon and he had an outstanding felony Shawnee County warrant. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595089730413.png" alt="Martin photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Martin photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>Annette Marie Martin, 52, of Topeka was arrested on a requested charge of distribution of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Rebecca Ellen Pollock, 46, of Topeka was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. All three subjects are being held in the Jackson County Jail.

Kansas woman accused of heroin distribution after traffic stop

WICHITA, KAN. (AP) — A Kansas man charged with shooting at police during protests last month told a co-worker that he “emptied a whole clip” on officers after his sister was hit with a rubber bullet while holding a baby.

An arrest affidavit released Friday in the criminal case against 28-year-old Henry Parker of Wichita says he admitted to the co-worker that he’d fired on officers early on June 2 but told her “don't tell on me."

Parker, who has denied any involvement in the shooting, is charged with 19 counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and one count of criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.

None of the officers was shot, but police said one officer’s helmet was hit by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers.

Police Chief Gordon Ramsay has previously said officers fired tear gas, smoke rounds, flash grenades and foam bullets into the crowd that morning after rioters threw objects at police and refused to leave. The unrest followed a mostly peaceful protest calling for the end of police brutality in response to the May 25 death of George Floyd.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591371389592.png" alt="Parker photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Parker photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. (AP) — A Kansas man charged with shooting at police during protests last month told a co-worker that he “emptied a whole clip” on officers after his sister was hit with a rubber bullet while holding a baby.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591210505871.png" alt="Parker as seen from police body camera -photo courtesy Wichita police" />
 <figcaption>Parker as seen from police body camera -photo courtesy Wichita police</figcaption>
 </figure>An arrest affidavit released Friday in the criminal case against 28-year-old Henry Parker of Wichita says he admitted to the co-worker that he’d fired on officers early on June 2 but told her “don't tell on me."Parker, who has denied any involvement in the shooting, is charged with 19 counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and one count of criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.None of the officers was shot, but police said one officer’s helmet was hit by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers.Police Chief Gordon Ramsay has previously said officers fired tear gas, smoke rounds, flash grenades and foam bullets into the crowd that morning after rioters threw objects at police and refused to leave. The unrest followed a mostly peaceful protest calling for the end of police brutality in response to the May 25 death of George Floyd.

Affidavit: Kan. protest suspect said he 'emptied a whole clip' at police

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have a suspect in custody.&nbsp;

Just after 9:30a.m. Friday,&nbsp; Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office personnel, including all six K9 officers and their K9 partners, along with members of the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle seen at a vacant building in the 500 block of SE Dupont Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 A citizen reported two male subjects arrived in a truck and forced entry into the building. Upon arrival the deputies found the truck still parked at the address but the two suspects were no longer on scene. 

The truck was found to be a stolen vehicle from Topeka.

The witness gave sufficient details to responding officers that led them to a residence in the 4400 block of SE Weekley Court.

After three hours of attempting to make contact with the suspect, a search warrant was granted and the suspect was located inside the residence. Deputies took Cecil C. North, 40, of Topeka&nbsp;into custody and transported him to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.

North was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of burglary, theft and interference with law enforcement.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594986251234.png" alt="North photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>North photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have a suspect in custody.&nbsp;Just after 9:30a.m. Friday,&nbsp; Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office personnel, including all six K9 officers and their K9 partners, along with members of the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle seen at a vacant building in the 500 block of SE Dupont Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. A citizen reported two male subjects arrived in a truck and forced entry into the building. Upon arrival the deputies found the truck still parked at the address but the two suspects were no longer on scene. The truck was found to be a stolen vehicle from Topeka.The witness gave sufficient details to responding officers that led them to a residence in the 4400 block of SE Weekley Court.After three hours of attempting to make contact with the suspect, a search warrant was granted and the suspect was located inside the residence. Deputies took Cecil C. North, 40, of Topeka&nbsp;into custody and transported him to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.North was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of burglary, theft and interference with law enforcement.