TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in Topeka have made an arrest.&nbsp;

Just after 8 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of SW Clay Street in Topeka on a report of a shooting, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and one victim identified as&nbsp;66-year-old Harry T. Jenkins of Topeka was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;

With assistance from the United States Marshals Service, authorities located Boisy Dean Barefield II, 34, Topeka, in the&nbsp; 3400 Block of Briarwood Lane, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

On Thursday, they arrested and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include First Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Shooting at Occupied Dwelling.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594985998965.png" alt="Barefield" />
 <figcaption>Barefield</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in Topeka have made an arrest.&nbsp;Just after 8 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 1100 block of SW Clay Street in Topeka on a report of a shooting, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.Upon arrival, officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and one victim identified as&nbsp;66-year-old Harry T. Jenkins of Topeka was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;With assistance from the United States Marshals Service, authorities located Boisy Dean Barefield II, 34, Topeka, in the&nbsp; 3400 Block of Briarwood Lane, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.On Thursday, they arrested and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include First Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Shooting at Occupied Dwelling.

U.S. Marshals help track down Kansas murder suspect

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon following an investigation into an alleged violent altercation.&nbsp;

On Thursday, a subject alleged 40-year-old Billy Joe Greene of Hutchinson struck the victim in the face causing a laceration, according to a media release from the Reno County Sheriff.

The injury sustained required medical attention. The victim received several stitches and may require corrective surgery.&nbsp;

Detectives from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office arrested Greene on requested charges of Kidnapping and Aggravated Battery. 

Greene has a previous conviction for Driving Suspended 3rd or subsequent conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594982039500.png" alt="Greene photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Greene photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon following an investigation into an alleged violent altercation.&nbsp;On Thursday, a subject alleged 40-year-old Billy Joe Greene of Hutchinson struck the victim in the face causing a laceration, according to a media release from the Reno County Sheriff.The injury sustained required medical attention. The victim received several stitches and may require corrective surgery.&nbsp;Detectives from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office arrested Greene on requested charges of Kidnapping and Aggravated Battery. Greene has a previous conviction for Driving Suspended 3rd or subsequent conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Deputies arrest Kansas felon after alleged violent attack

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of crimes this week in Topeka. Police Bill Cochran is asking the public for help.

“Just this week our community has lost three lives due to gun violence and others have been seriously injured. One of the lives lost was a 13-year-old girl. We as a community must come together and take a stand against this violence. We cannot allow this to happen in Topeka"

Just after 8p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

 Officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and 66-year-old Harry T. Jenkins was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;

Just before 2a.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to another shooting in the 500 Block of SW 5th Street and found two victims identified as Crystal D. Andrews, 37, and Mercedes M. Holford, 13, both of Topeka with gunshot wounds dead inside a home, according to Johnson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of another shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located one adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting.

Late Thursday, police had not announced arrests in these cases.

"The Topeka Police Department’s priority is to thoroughly investigate these crimes and find the persons responsible, but we know we can’t do it alone," said Cochran. 

"If you have any information about these crimes, please say something. You can remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007.”&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594724946557.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation on SW Clay in Topeka Monday evening -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation on SW Clay in Topeka Monday evening -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of crimes this week in Topeka. Police Bill Cochran is asking the public for help.“Just this week our community has lost three lives due to gun violence and others have been seriously injured. One of the lives lost was a 13-year-old girl. We as a community must come together and take a stand against this violence. We cannot allow this to happen in Topeka"Just after 8p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. Officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and 66-year-old Harry T. Jenkins was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;Just before 2a.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to another shooting in the 500 Block of SW 5th Street and found two victims identified as Crystal D. Andrews, 37, and Mercedes M. Holford, 13, both of Topeka with gunshot wounds dead inside a home, according to Johnson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 600 block of SW Taylor Street on a report of another shooting.Upon arrival, officers located one adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries believed to be associated with the shooting.Late Thursday, police had not announced arrests in these cases."The Topeka Police Department’s priority is to thoroughly investigate these crimes and find the persons responsible, but we know we can’t do it alone," said Cochran. "If you have any information about these crimes, please say something. You can remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007.”&nbsp;

Police Chief comments on series of violent crimes in Topeka

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug distribution charges.

Just before noon Tuesday, sheriff's deputies&nbsp;served a search warrant on a home at 15464 150th Road in rural Mayetta following an ongoing investigation into the distribution of marijuana, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

&nbsp;Deputies seized U.S. currency and marijuana from the residence and arrested 57-year-old Terry Lynn Fox.

He was booked on requested charges of distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, using a communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation and no drug tax stamp.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594896232996.png" alt="Fox photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Fox photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug distribution charges.Just before noon Tuesday, sheriff's deputies&nbsp;served a search warrant on a home at 15464 150th Road in rural Mayetta following an ongoing investigation into the distribution of marijuana, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;Deputies seized U.S. currency and marijuana from the residence and arrested 57-year-old Terry Lynn Fox.He was booked on requested charges of distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, using a communication facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation and no drug tax stamp.

Deputies seize cash, marijuana following Kan. drug investigation

GRETNA, La. (AP) — An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL running back Joe McKnight a new trial because his manslaughter conviction was delivered by a split jury.

Ronald Gasser's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/5d092e43f54147c3924e19d868862a66/Man-gets-30-years-for-road-rage-killing-of-ex-NFL-player">30-year sentence</a>&nbsp;and manslaughter conviction were vacated Wednesday by the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal, news outlets reported.

The panel's decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a4f065037299491913827b7d8eda9023">outlawed</a>&nbsp;split-jury verdicts in April. The ruling was retroactive for all cases with convictions currently under appeal.

Gasser&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a292a23d5dc641b2a112cbc442a40719">was convicted</a>&nbsp;of manslaughter by a 10-2 vote in 2018. He had been tried for second-degree murder, but most of the jurors settled on the lesser charge.

Gasser fatally shot McKnight on Dec. 1, 2016 after a 5-mile chase over a bridge led to an altercation.

Witnesses at the trial said McKnight had been weaving in and out of traffic at high speed before the shooting. Prosecutors acknowledged to the jury that he was, in the words of Assistant District Attorney Seth Shute, “driving like a jerk.” But they argued that Gasser escalated the conflict, following him down an exit that he would not ordinarily have taken moments prior to the shooting.

Gasser said he was defending himself because McKnight lunged into his car. The prosecutor said physical evidence proved Gasser lied.

Gasser's attorney, Dane Ciolino, praised the decision. Ciolino said Gasser would remain in custody until a bond hearing could be scheduled.

McKnight had been a high school football hero at Louisiana’s John Curtis Christian School. He signed with the University of Southern California in 2006. In the NFL, the running back played three seasons for the New York Jets and briefly in 2014 with the Kansas City Chiefs.

GRETNA, La. (AP) — An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL running back Joe McKnight a new trial because his manslaughter conviction was delivered by a split jury.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594910560020.png" alt="Gasser photo Jefferson Parrish Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Gasser photo Jefferson Parrish Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Ronald Gasser's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/5d092e43f54147c3924e19d868862a66/Man-gets-30-years-for-road-rage-killing-of-ex-NFL-player">30-year sentence</a>&nbsp;and manslaughter conviction were vacated Wednesday by the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal, news outlets reported.The panel's decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a4f065037299491913827b7d8eda9023">outlawed</a>&nbsp;split-jury verdicts in April. The ruling was retroactive for all cases with convictions currently under appeal.Gasser&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a292a23d5dc641b2a112cbc442a40719">was convicted</a>&nbsp;of manslaughter by a 10-2 vote in 2018. He had been tried for second-degree murder, but most of the jurors settled on the lesser charge.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594918451537.png" alt="Deputies at the scene of Gasser's arrest in 2016 photo courtesy WWL-TV" />
 <figcaption>Deputies at the scene of Gasser's arrest in 2016 photo courtesy WWL-TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Gasser fatally shot McKnight on Dec. 1, 2016 after a 5-mile chase over a bridge led to an altercation.Witnesses at the trial said McKnight had been weaving in and out of traffic at high speed before the shooting. Prosecutors acknowledged to the jury that he was, in the words of Assistant District Attorney Seth Shute, “driving like a jerk.” But they argued that Gasser escalated the conflict, following him down an exit that he would not ordinarily have taken moments prior to the shooting.Gasser said he was defending himself because McKnight lunged into his car. The prosecutor said physical evidence proved Gasser lied.Gasser's attorney, Dane Ciolino, praised the decision. Ciolino said Gasser would remain in custody until a bond hearing could be scheduled.McKnight had been a high school football hero at Louisiana’s John Curtis Christian School. He signed with the University of Southern California in 2006. In the NFL, the running back played three seasons for the New York Jets and briefly in 2014 with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of former KC Chief

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating five women in connection with a robbery and theft.

Just after 2:30 p.m.&nbsp; Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance with weapons call at Academy Sports in the 2700 block of North Maize Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 42-year-old male employee who reported five entering the business and attempting to leave with over $2,000 in merchandise without paying.

The employee attempted to stop the individuals as they were leaving, and he was sprayed with pepper spray. The employee was not injured.

With the assistance of witnesses, officers located a suspect vehicle at 13th and Tyler, and a second suspect vehicle was located at 17th and Tyler. 

Police arrested 20-year-old Kamirah Abbot; 20-year-old Brynaysha Clark, 26-year-old Cierra Hutton; 18-year-old Lakia Clark and 18-year-old Timesha Collins all of Wichita on requested charges of aggravated robbery and theft.  Lakia Clark was also arrested on traffic charges and Abbot on an outstanding warrant, according to Davidson.

The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the store.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832459236.png" alt="Brynaysha Clark " />
 <figcaption>Brynaysha Clark </figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating five women in connection with a robbery and theft.Just after 2:30 p.m.&nbsp; Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance with weapons call at Academy Sports in the 2700 block of North Maize Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832394928.png" alt="Abbott" />
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 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832486008.png" alt="Hutton" />
 <figcaption>Hutton</figcaption>
 </figure>Upon arrival, officers contacted a 42-year-old male employee who reported five entering the business and attempting to leave with over $2,000 in merchandise without paying.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832524504.png" alt="Lakia Clark " />
 <figcaption>Lakia Clark </figcaption>
 </figure>The employee attempted to stop the individuals as they were leaving, and he was sprayed with pepper spray. The employee was not injured.With the assistance of witnesses, officers located a suspect vehicle at 13th and Tyler, and a second suspect vehicle was located at 17th and Tyler. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832556997.png" alt="Timesha Collins" />
 <figcaption>Timesha Collins</figcaption>
 </figure>Police arrested 20-year-old Kamirah Abbot; 20-year-old Brynaysha Clark, 26-year-old Cierra Hutton; 18-year-old Lakia Clark and 18-year-old Timesha Collins all of Wichita on requested charges of aggravated robbery and theft. Lakia Clark was also arrested on traffic charges and Abbot on an outstanding warrant, according to Davidson.The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the store.

Police: Kan. women used pepper spray on employee during store robbery

FINNEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged criminal threat involving a church in Southwest Kansas.

&nbsp;On July 10, police were dispatched to the Apostolic Church, 3102 E Shulman Avenue in Garden City in reference to a previous criminal threat, according to Police&nbsp;Captain Randy Ralston.

Officers met with a woman about threatening messages from a man who was known to her.

She told police the man had been making threatening comments about the church and the pastor. 

The man&nbsp; identified as Dylan Stegman, 24, Marienthal, Kansas, allegedly disliked the woman attending the church, according to Ralston. 

The woman was concerned about the threatening messages and went to the church to inform the pastor.&nbsp; At that point, the pastor notified police.

Authorities located Stegman in Scott County and and Scott County sheriff's deputies arrested him.

Stegman was transported to the Finney County Law Enforcement Center and booked into the Finney County Jail on a requested charge of criminal threat, according to Ralston.

The case has been forwarded to the Finney County Attorney’s Office for further review.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594736254244.png" alt="Stegman" />
 <figcaption>Stegman</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged criminal threat involving a church in Southwest Kansas.&nbsp;On July 10, police were dispatched to the Apostolic Church, 3102 E Shulman Avenue in Garden City in reference to a previous criminal threat, according to Police&nbsp;Captain Randy Ralston.Officers met with a woman about threatening messages from a man who was known to her.She told police the man had been making threatening comments about the church and the pastor. The man&nbsp; identified as Dylan Stegman, 24, Marienthal, Kansas, allegedly disliked the woman attending the church, according to Ralston. The woman was concerned about the threatening messages and went to the church to inform the pastor.&nbsp; At that point, the pastor notified police.Authorities located Stegman in Scott County and and Scott County sheriff's deputies arrested him.Stegman was transported to the Finney County Law Enforcement Center and booked into the Finney County Jail on a requested charge of criminal threat, according to Ralston.The case has been forwarded to the Finney County Attorney’s Office for further review.

Police: Man accused of criminal threat involving Kan. church, pastor

Update: Mental fitness claim halts Kan. killer's execution-- for now

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in Topeka and have identified the victims.&nbsp;

Police have not announced arrests in either case.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in Topeka.

 Officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Just before 2a.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to another shooting in the 500 Block of SW 5th Street and found two victims with gunshot wounds dead inside a home, according to Johnson.

Police have not released the names of any of the victims and have not announced arrests in either case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594724946557.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation on SW Clay in Topeka Monday evening -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation on SW Clay in Topeka Monday evening -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in Topeka and have identified the victims.&nbsp;Just after 8p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. Officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and 66-year-old Harry T. Jenkins was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;Just before 2a.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to another shooting in the 500 Block of SW 5th Street and found two victims identified as Crystal D. Andrews, 37, and Mercedes M. Holford, 13, both of Topeka with gunshot wounds dead inside a home, according to Johnson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Police have not announced arrests in either case.--------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in Topeka.Just after 8p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of SW Clay in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. Officers located two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim had non-life threatening injuries and one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Just before 2a.m. Tuesday,&nbsp; police responded to another shooting in the 500 Block of SW 5th Street and found two victims with gunshot wounds dead inside a home, according to Johnson.Police have not released the names of any of the victims and have not announced arrests in either case.

Update: Police ID victims including 13-year-old in 2 Topeka shootings

LOGAN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI), are conducting an investigation after improvised explosive devices were discovered in Logan County.

Just before 9:30a.m.&nbsp; Monday,&nbsp; the Logan County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KBI to request assistance after explosive devices were discovered on a property at 2504 U.S. Hwy 83 in rural Logan County.

 A search warrant was executed for the area, and KHP’s Hazardous Device Unit and the ATF are working to secure and render the explosives safe.

Also assisting at the scene are the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Logan County Fire Department, Logan County EMS, and Thomas County Emergency Management. The public is asked to avoid the area.

The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Logan County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 671-3288.

LOGAN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI), are conducting an investigation after improvised explosive devices were discovered in Logan County.Just before 9:30a.m.&nbsp; Monday,&nbsp; the Logan County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KBI to request assistance after explosive devices were discovered on a property at 2504 U.S. Hwy 83 in rural Logan County. A search warrant was executed for the area, and KHP’s Hazardous Device Unit and the ATF are working to secure and render the explosives safe.Also assisting at the scene are the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Logan County Fire Department, Logan County EMS, and Thomas County Emergency Management. The public is asked to avoid the area.The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Logan County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 671-3288.

KBI: Ivestigation following discovery of explosives in NW Kan.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man arrested in connection with the drowning death of his 2-year-old son made his first court appearance Monday.

&nbsp;44-year-old William Kabutu of Wichita is charged with first-degree felony murder or in the alternative, 2nd&nbsp;degree felony murder. He is also charged with two counts of aggravated endangering a child. 

Just after 10 p.m., July 8, police responded to a neighborhood pool in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz. 

Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party, who reported observing a boy floating in the neighborhood pool. Wichita Fire Department (WFD) personnel pulled the child from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Through a thorough investigation of evidence and interviewing multiple individuals, the investigation revealed the boy and his 4-year-old brother were taken to the pool by their father William Kabutu who was intoxicated, according to officer Charley Davidson.

At the pool, Kabutu allowed the kids to by-pass the pool fence. &nbsp;The 2-year-old entered the pool, was not able to stay above the water, and drowned.&nbsp; 

Kabutu was not able to access the pool due to the fence and locked gate.&nbsp; Emergency personnel were called after a passerby arrived and called 911.

Police booked Kabutu into the Sedgwick County Jail Friday afternoon, according to Davidson.

Cases can be charged alternatively if there are two or more theories of how the crime was committed.

Each charge can be presented to a jury and a defendant may be convicted of more than one of the alternative charges. However, the defendant can only be sentenced for one of the alternative counts, that being the most severe offense.

Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case with Judge Christopher Magana on July 23. Kabutu is being held on a $150,000 bond.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy have arrested&nbsp;44-year-old William Kabutu of Wichita.

Just after 10 p.m., Tuesday, police responded to a neighborhood pool in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz. 

Police booked Kabutu into the Sedgwick County Jail Friday afternoon&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042730">on a requested charge </a>of felony murder and two counts of aggravated child endangerment, according to Davidson.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the drowning of 2-year-old boy.

Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South in Wichita for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party who reported observing the boy floating in the neighborhood pool and calling 911. 

Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) pulled the boy from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child died.&nbsp;

The investigation revealed the boy was with his 44-year-old father and 4-year-old brother in the neighborhood when he managed to by-pass the fence surrounding the pool, and fell into the water, according to Cruz.

Police released no additional details Wednesday afternoon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594423107291.png" alt="Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man arrested in connection with the drowning death of his 2-year-old son made his first court appearance Monday.&nbsp;44-year-old William Kabutu of Wichita is charged with first-degree felony murder or in the alternative, 2nd&nbsp;degree felony murder. He is also charged with two counts of aggravated endangering a child. Just after 10 p.m., July 8, police responded to a neighborhood pool in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party, who reported observing a boy floating in the neighborhood pool. Wichita Fire Department (WFD) personnel pulled the child from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594241055278.png" alt="First responders on the scene of the drowning Tuesday evening -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>First responders on the scene of the drowning Tuesday evening -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Through a thorough investigation of evidence and interviewing multiple individuals, the investigation revealed the boy and his 4-year-old brother were taken to the pool by their father William Kabutu who was intoxicated, according to officer Charley Davidson.At the pool, Kabutu allowed the kids to by-pass the pool fence. &nbsp;The 2-year-old entered the pool, was not able to stay above the water, and drowned.&nbsp; Kabutu was not able to access the pool due to the fence and locked gate.&nbsp; Emergency personnel were called after a passerby arrived and called 911.Police booked Kabutu into the Sedgwick County Jail Friday afternoon, according to Davidson.Cases can be charged alternatively if there are two or more theories of how the crime was committed.Each charge can be presented to a jury and a defendant may be convicted of more than one of the alternative charges. However, the defendant can only be sentenced for one of the alternative counts, that being the most severe offense.Attorneys are scheduled to discuss the case with Judge Christopher Magana on July 23. Kabutu is being held on a $150,000 bond.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy have arrested&nbsp;44-year-old William Kabutu of Wichita.Just after 10 p.m., Tuesday, police responded to a neighborhood pool in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party, who reported observing a boy floating in the neighborhood pool. Wichita Fire Department (WFD) personnel pulled the child from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.Through a thorough investigation of evidence and interviewing multiple individuals, the investigation revealed the boy and his 4-year-old brother were taken to the pool by their father William Kabutu who was intoxicated, according to officer Charley Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594423107291.png" alt="Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>At the pool, Kabutu allowed the kids to by-pass the pool fence. &nbsp;The 2-year-old entered the pool, was not able to stay above the water, and drowned.&nbsp; Kabutu was not able to access the pool due to the fence and locked gate.&nbsp; Emergency personnel were called after a passerby arrived and called 911.Police booked Kabutu into the Sedgwick County Jail Friday afternoon&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042730">on a requested charge </a>of felony murder and two counts of aggravated child endangerment, according to Davidson.----------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the drowning of 2-year-old boy.Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South in Wichita for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz.Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party who reported observing the boy floating in the neighborhood pool and calling 911. Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) pulled the boy from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child died.&nbsp;The investigation revealed the boy was with his 44-year-old father and 4-year-old brother in the neighborhood when he managed to by-pass the fence surrounding the pool, and fell into the water, according to Cruz.Police released no additional details Wednesday afternoon.

Kan. father charged with murder in drowning of 2-year-old 

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A former Boy Scout leader was charged with rape and child abuse for crimes dating back years, court records show.

Andrew Rowland, 45, of Overland Park faces charges of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving sex, and two counts of child abuse, the Kansas City Star reported.

The allegations in a July 4 criminal complaint date from 2010 to 2018.

Rowland, the owner of antique and estate sale businesses in Overland Park, was the scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America Troop 284 in Overland Park. He was arrested July 5.

The regional Boy Scouts organization said was removed from his position as a scoutmaster following the allegations.

That action came at least three months after Rowland had been under investigation by police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594654192031.png" alt="Rowland photo Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Rowland photo Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A former Boy Scout leader was charged with rape and child abuse for crimes dating back years, court records show.Andrew Rowland, 45, of Overland Park faces charges of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving sex, and two counts of child abuse, the Kansas City Star reported.The allegations in a July 4 criminal complaint date from 2010 to 2018.Rowland, the owner of antique and estate sale businesses in Overland Park, was the scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America Troop 284 in Overland Park. He was arrested July 5.The regional Boy Scouts organization said was removed from his position as a scoutmaster following the allegations.That action came at least three months after Rowland had been under investigation by police.

Former Boy Scout leader in Kan. charged with rape, child abuse

CHEYENNE COUNTY, NE. —State Troopers are investigating a Maryland man after they seized 42 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.

Just after 7p.m. CDT Sunday, a Nebraska State Trooper observed a Hyundai Genesis speeding on Interstate 80 near Sidney, according to a media release.

During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 42 pounds of marijuana concealed in trash bags in the trunk.

The driver, Ryan Chun, 29, of Bladensburg, Maryland, was arrested on requested charges for possession of marijuana. Chun was being held in Cheyenne County Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594671046548.jpeg" alt="Photo Nebraska State Patrol" />
 <figcaption>Photo Nebraska State Patrol</figcaption>
 </figure>CHEYENNE COUNTY, NE. —State Troopers are investigating a Maryland man after they seized 42 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.Just after 7p.m. CDT Sunday, a Nebraska State Trooper observed a Hyundai Genesis speeding on Interstate 80 near Sidney, according to a media release.During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 42 pounds of marijuana concealed in trash bags in the trunk.The driver, Ryan Chun, 29, of Bladensburg, Maryland, was arrested on requested charges for possession of marijuana. Chun was being held in Cheyenne County Corrections.

Troopers find 42 pounds of pot hidden in driver's car trunk

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The father of a missing 3-year-old Kansas girl was arrested late Friday after police said they believe they found her body.&nbsp; Howard Jansen III, 29, of Kansas City, Kansas, has not been formally charged in the death of Olivia Ann Jansen. 

Jansen was booked into the Wyandotte County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and child abuse. 

Saturday morning, Jacqulyn Kirkpatrick, 33, was also  held on suspicion of first-degree murder and child abuse. The body was found about 5:45 p.m. Friday about nine blocks from her home, from which her father had reported her missing.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities believe they found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday morning from her Kansas City, Kansas, home. Her father is in jail on murder charges.

Investigators are “pretty sure” the body found Friday afternoon is Olivia Jansen’s, said Officer Tom Tomasic, a police spokesman. The body was found about 5:45 p.m. Friday about nine blocks from her home, from which her father had reported her missing.

Police had said that, because of Olivia’s age and the distance from home where her body was found, she had been taken from her home. Tomasic said they have had “several stories throughout the day” and “none of them made sense.”

The child’s father 29-year-old Howard Jansen told investigators he saw her around 11 p.m. Thursday when he went to sleep, Officer Dustin Dierenfeldt said. He said he awoke Friday morning to find her gone and a door opened to the outside.

An&nbsp;<a href="https://kbi.kansas.gov/ksamber/alert/3804" target="_blank">Amber Alert</a>&nbsp;was issued that said that although there was no known suspect of suspect vehicle, “Due to her age and a search of the area, investigators believe that she was taken from the location.”

Investigators had searched the area around the child’s home all day Friday with all-terrain vehicles, drones, and K-9 teams.

Although Jansen, was cooperating with the investigation, police booked him into jail on requested charges of first-degree murder and child abuse, according to online booking records.

The KBI cancelled the Amber Alert for missing 3-year-old&nbsp; Olivia Jansen just after 6p.m. Friday.

Authorities located the body of deceased child believed to be her. Police released no additional details.&nbsp;

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation issued an Amber Alert Friday morning for 3-year-old Olivia A. Jansen. At 6:30 a.m. Friday, the father of Olivia woke up and discovered that she was not in the residence, 4444 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, Kansas and the back door of the location was standing open.

Due to her age and a search of the area, investigators believe that she was taken from the location. There is no known suspect at this time and no known suspect vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Olivia is described as 3-feet tall, 50 pounds with brown hair and blue-green eyes. She had been dressed in pajamas - pink top and purple or teal bottom. Her hair was in a ponytail.&nbsp;

She was last seen at her home 4444 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Call 911 immediately if you see Olivia. If you have other information, please call the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department at 913-596-3000

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594468009097.png" alt="Jansen photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Jansen photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The father of a missing 3-year-old Kansas girl was arrested late Friday after police said they believe they found her body.&nbsp; Howard Jansen III, 29, of Kansas City, Kansas, has not been formally charged in the death of Olivia Ann Jansen. Jansen was booked into the Wyandotte County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and child abuse. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594490776368.png" alt="Kirkpatrick-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Kirkpatrick-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Saturday morning, Jacqulyn Kirkpatrick, 33, was also held on suspicion of first-degree murder and child abuse. The body was found about 5:45 p.m. Friday about nine blocks from her home, from which her father had reported her missing.--------KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities believe they found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday morning from her Kansas City, Kansas, home. Her father is in jail on murder charges.Investigators are “pretty sure” the body found Friday afternoon is Olivia Jansen’s, said Officer Tom Tomasic, a police spokesman. The body was found about 5:45 p.m. Friday about nine blocks from her home, from which her father had reported her missing.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594400012536.png" alt="Olivia Jansen-photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Olivia Jansen-photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>Police had said that, because of Olivia’s age and the distance from home where her body was found, she had been taken from her home. Tomasic said they have had “several stories throughout the day” and “none of them made sense.”The child’s father 29-year-old Howard Jansen told investigators he saw her around 11 p.m. Thursday when he went to sleep, Officer Dustin Dierenfeldt said. He said he awoke Friday morning to find her gone and a door opened to the outside.An&nbsp;<a href="https://kbi.kansas.gov/ksamber/alert/3804" target="_blank">Amber Alert</a>&nbsp;was issued that said that although there was no known suspect of suspect vehicle, “Due to her age and a search of the area, investigators believe that she was taken from the location.”Investigators had searched the area around the child’s home all day Friday with all-terrain vehicles, drones, and K-9 teams.Although Jansen, was cooperating with the investigation, police booked him into jail on requested charges of first-degree murder and child abuse, according to online booking records.--------The KBI cancelled the Amber Alert for missing 3-year-old&nbsp; Olivia Jansen just after 6p.m. Friday.Authorities located the body of deceased child believed to be her. Police released no additional details.&nbsp;---------The Kansas Bureau of Investigation issued an Amber Alert Friday morning for 3-year-old Olivia A. Jansen. At 6:30 a.m. Friday, the father of Olivia woke up and discovered that she was not in the residence, 4444 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, Kansas and the back door of the location was standing open. Due to her age and a search of the area, investigators believe that she was taken from the location. There is no known suspect at this time and no known suspect vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594403105823.png" alt="Olivia Jansen-photo KCK Police" />
 <figcaption>Olivia Jansen-photo KCK Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Olivia is described as 3-feet tall, 50 pounds with brown hair and blue-green eyes. She had been dressed in pajamas - pink top and purple or teal bottom. Her hair was in a ponytail.&nbsp;She was last seen at her home 4444 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Call 911 immediately if you see Olivia. If you have other information, please call the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department at 913-596-3000

Update: 2 arrested in case of missing Kansas girl after body found

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

On January 31, 2020 the WaKeeney Police Department was called to the Trego Grade School for the suspicion of possible child abuse of a 6 year old child, according to a media release.

  The WaKeeney Police Department conducted an investigation and charges were filed by the Trego County Attorney’s Office against Nathan R. Russ, 35, WaKeeney, for Rape and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child both off-grid felonies. 

Russ was arrested in Illinois and was transported to the Trego County Jail where he is currently being held. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594429291210.png" alt="Russ photo Trego Co." />
 <figcaption>Russ photo Trego Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TREGO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On January 31, 2020 the WaKeeney Police Department was called to the Trego Grade School for the suspicion of possible child abuse of a 6 year old child, according to a media release. The WaKeeney Police Department conducted an investigation and charges were filed by the Trego County Attorney’s Office against Nathan R. Russ, 35, WaKeeney, for Rape and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child both off-grid felonies. Russ was arrested in Illinois and was transported to the Trego County Jail where he is currently being held.

NW Kan. man arrested in Illinois for alleged child sex crimes

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594241055278.png" alt="First responders on the scene of the drowning Tuesday evening -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>First responders on the scene of the drowning Tuesday evening -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy have arrested&nbsp;44-year-old William Kabutu of Wichita.Just after 10 p.m., Tuesday, police responded to a neighborhood pool in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz. Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party, who reported observing a boy floating in the neighborhood pool. Wichita Fire Department (WFD) personnel pulled the child from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.Through a thorough investigation of evidence and interviewing multiple individuals, the investigation revealed the boy and his 4-year-old brother were taken to the pool by their father William Kabutu who was intoxicated, according to officer Charley Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594423107291.png" alt="Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Kabutu photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>At the pool, Kabutu allowed the kids to by-pass the pool fence. &nbsp;The 2-year-old entered the pool, was not able to stay above the water, and drowned.&nbsp; Kabutu was not able to access the pool due to the fence and locked gate.&nbsp; Emergency personnel were called after a passerby arrived and called 911.Police booked Kabutu into the Sedgwick County Jail Friday afternoon&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042730">on a requested charge </a>of felony murder and two counts of aggravated child endangerment, according to Davidson.----------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the drowning of 2-year-old boy.Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1900 block of E. 54th Street South in Wichita for a drowning call, according to officer Paul Cruz.Upon arrival, officers contacted the calling-party who reported observing the boy floating in the neighborhood pool and calling 911. Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) pulled the boy from the pool and attempted life-saving measures. However, the child died.&nbsp;The investigation revealed the boy was with his 44-year-old father and 4-year-old brother in the neighborhood when he managed to by-pass the fence surrounding the pool, and fell into the water, according to Cruz.Police released no additional details Wednesday afternoon.

Kansas man arrested in drowning death of 2-year-old son

COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping and after asking the public for help in locating a suspect have made an arrest following a Wednesday standoff with police in Nebraska.

Just after 4:30 Monday afternoon, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a vehicle
northbound from the intersection of 15th Street and Radio Lane in Arkansas City, Kansas.

A citizen told police a woman was injured and out of a vehicle in the area south of 252nd Road and 51st Road, according to police spokesperson Andrew Lawson.

An officer arrived and learned a 27-year-old Arkansas City woman had been involved in the
disturbance, after which a suspect identified as&nbsp; Leongrys Castellanos-Mesa, 35, of Grand Island, Nebraska &nbsp;had fled in the woman’s vehicle. 

The female victim was
transported by the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department to South Central Kansas Medical Center.


Investigators later learned Castellanos-Mesa had entered the woman’s van unlawfully and hid until he reportedly attacked her.


Cowley County District Court issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for Castellanos-Mesa on suspicion
of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary of a motor vehicle, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated
robbery, battery-domestic violence, criminal threat, stalking and theft.


The initial incident took place within the city limits of Arkansas City and then moved north, out of the
city limits, where the woman was able to attempt to flee her attacker. She suffered injuries in the attempt,
but was successful in reaching safety. Castellanos-Mesa then allegedly fled the scene in her vehicle.

Officers were able to identify the suspect quickly and placed notifications to other law enforcement
agencies to be on the lookout for the suspect and the victim’s vehicle, a silver Toyota Sienna minivan.


Shortly after midnight Wednesday, Grand Island police located a vehicle known to be owned by
Castellanos-Mesa, parked in front of his residence.


They applied for a search warrant, which was executed at 1:26 a.m. Wednesday.&nbsp; The Grand Island Police Department’s Tactical Response Team (TRT) assisted at the scene after
Castellanos-Mesa allegedly barricaded himself in his basement.


Just before 5:30a.m. police took him into custody without further incident.

Castellanos-Mesa was transported to and booked into the Hall County (Neb.) Jail in lieu of $250,000
through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City. He remained in custody at the time of this report.


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594325943549.png" alt="Castellanos-Mesa photo Hall County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Castellanos-Mesa photo Hall County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping and after asking the public for help in locating a suspect have made an arrest following a Wednesday standoff with police in Nebraska.Just after 4:30 Monday afternoon, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a vehicle
northbound from the intersection of 15th Street and Radio Lane in Arkansas City, Kansas.A citizen told police a woman was injured and out of a vehicle in the area south of 252nd Road and 51st Road, according to police spokesperson Andrew Lawson.An officer arrived and learned a 27-year-old Arkansas City woman had been involved in the
disturbance, after which a suspect identified as&nbsp; Leongrys Castellanos-Mesa, 35, of Grand Island, Nebraska &nbsp;had fled in the woman’s vehicle. The female victim was
transported by the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department to South Central Kansas Medical Center.
Investigators later learned Castellanos-Mesa had entered the woman’s van unlawfully and hid until he reportedly attacked her.
Cowley County District Court issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for Castellanos-Mesa on suspicion
of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary of a motor vehicle, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated
robbery, battery-domestic violence, criminal threat, stalking and theft.
The initial incident took place within the city limits of Arkansas City and then moved north, out of the
city limits, where the woman was able to attempt to flee her attacker. She suffered injuries in the attempt,
but was successful in reaching safety. Castellanos-Mesa then allegedly fled the scene in her vehicle.Officers were able to identify the suspect quickly and placed notifications to other law enforcement
agencies to be on the lookout for the suspect and the victim’s vehicle, a silver Toyota Sienna minivan.
Shortly after midnight Wednesday, Grand Island police located a vehicle known to be owned by
Castellanos-Mesa, parked in front of his residence.
They applied for a search warrant, which was executed at 1:26 a.m. Wednesday.&nbsp; The Grand Island Police Department’s Tactical Response Team (TRT) assisted at the scene after
Castellanos-Mesa allegedly barricaded himself in his basement.
Just before 5:30a.m. police took him into custody without further incident.Castellanos-Mesa was transported to and booked into the Hall County (Neb.) Jail in lieu of $250,000
through Cowley County District Court in Arkansas City. He remained in custody at the time of this report.

Police: Suspect who hid in Kan. woman's van captured after standoff

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted robbery and have made an arrest.

Just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a bomb threat call involving a robbery at a business in the 1500 block of South Oliver in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Officers were already nearby the business, saw the 13-year-old run from the business followed by a customer.&nbsp; 

Police arrested the 13-year-old after a short foot pursuit/

The investigation revealed, the boy entered the business and handed a note to an employee demanding money and that he had an explosive.&nbsp; 

The employee called 911, and the juvenile ran from the business after seeing police arriving.&nbsp; 

As the boy fled from the store, he struck a customer as he pushed open the door to leave.&nbsp; There was no loss from the business, and no one was injured.

The boy was booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility on requested charges of aggravated robbery and battery.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted robbery and have made an arrest.Just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a bomb threat call involving a robbery at a business in the 1500 block of South Oliver in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Officers were already nearby the business, saw the 13-year-old run from the business followed by a customer.&nbsp; Police arrested the 13-year-old after a short foot pursuit/The investigation revealed, the boy entered the business and handed a note to an employee demanding money and that he had an explosive.&nbsp; The employee called 911, and the juvenile ran from the business after seeing police arriving.&nbsp; As the boy fled from the store, he struck a customer as he pushed open the door to leave.&nbsp; There was no loss from the business, and no one was injured.The boy was booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility on requested charges of aggravated robbery and battery.

Police: 13-year-old made bomb threat during attempted robbery

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

The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has identified the victim in today’s criminal homicide as 53-year-old David Leddy of Wichita.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. June 17, police responded to a disturbance with shots fired at a home in the 1200 block of North Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

 Upon arrival, officers located 53-year-old David Leddy of Wichita in the front of the residence with a gunshot wound.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The investigation revealed a disturbance ensued earlier in the day at the home between Leddy and a 19-year-old boy who did not live there.&nbsp; 

During the disturbance, Leddy’s vehicle was damaged, and the 19-year-old was battered.

The 19-year-old’s 41-year-old mother identified as&nbsp;Amber Ahrens, 41, and three friends, a 44-year-old female, a 54-year-old male, and a 31-year-old female, later arrived at the home.&nbsp; A disturbance then ensued in front of the house, and shots were fired that struck Leddy.

Just before 6p.m. Tuesday, Ahrens was <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=71827">booked into the </a>Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of 2nd-degree intentional murder, criminal&nbsp; possession of a firearm and a drug charge, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592415145581.png" alt="Police on the scene&nbsp; of the investigation on June 17 -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene&nbsp; of the investigation on June 17 -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting have made an arrest.The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has identified the victim in today’s criminal homicide as 53-year-old David Leddy of Wichita.At approximately 3:30 a.m. June 17, police responded to a disturbance with shots fired at a home in the 1200 block of North Pinecrest in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 53-year-old David Leddy of Wichita in the front of the residence with a gunshot wound.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased on the scene.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594216899431.png" alt="Ahrens photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ahrens photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation revealed a disturbance ensued earlier in the day at the home between Leddy and a 19-year-old boy who did not live there.&nbsp; During the disturbance, Leddy’s vehicle was damaged, and the 19-year-old was battered.The 19-year-old’s 41-year-old mother identified as&nbsp;Amber Ahrens, 41, and three friends, a 44-year-old female, a 54-year-old male, and a 31-year-old female, later arrived at the home.&nbsp; A disturbance then ensued in front of the house, and shots were fired that struck Leddy.Just before 6p.m. Tuesday, Ahrens was <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=71827">booked into the </a>Sedgwick County jail on requested charges of 2nd-degree intentional murder, criminal&nbsp; possession of a firearm and a drug charge, according to online jail records.

Police arrest woman for murder during disturbance at Kan. home

Topeka (AP) —A white man has been charged with stabbing a Black man at a Kansas fireworks stand in an attack that the prosecutor said may have been racially motivated.

Austin Bryce Langley, 40, was charged Tuesday with one count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon in the July 2 attack in Topeka. He has past convictions for aggravated battery.

Public defender Cindy Sewell didn’t immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press.

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a news&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/da/news_story.asp?story=%C3%AF%C2%BB%C2%BF2020-07-08-da-01" target="_blank">release&nbsp;</a>that he will seek a longer sentence than state sentencing guidelines call for if Langley is convicted. Kagay said that Kansas does not have a hate crime statute but does allow such a sentencing departure if there is sufficient evidence that a crime was racially motivated.

Topeka police said the victim, Shawn Douglas, told officers that someone came up from behind and stabbed him while he was running a pop-up fireworks tent in a grocery store parking lot.

“I managed to push him away and pull my gun, at that point he decided you know, to retreat,” Douglas told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2020/07/04/fireworks-stand-operator-describes-stabbing/" target="_blank">WIBW</a>&nbsp;one day after the attack. “He started yelling racial slurs and everything else at people.”

Douglas said several people who saw the attack, including his son, chased the man. Langley, who was arrested a few blocks away, is jailed without bond on a probation violation and on $500,000 bond on the new charges.

”I think the hardest part was my kids seeing that and hearing that,” Douglas said. “It made it pretty tough.”

Douglas also posted a video on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Daddy10/videos/10220452287075947" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;immediately after the attack, saying that he was doing OK and that it was unclear why he was stabbed. He didn’t immediately respond to a Facebook message.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593776022658.png" alt="Langley" />
 <figcaption>Langley</figcaption>
 </figure>Topeka (AP) —A white man has been charged with stabbing a Black man at a Kansas fireworks stand in an attack that the prosecutor said may have been racially motivated.Austin Bryce Langley, 40, was charged Tuesday with one count each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon in the July 2 attack in Topeka. He has past convictions for aggravated battery.Public defender Cindy Sewell didn’t immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press.Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said in a news&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/da/news_story.asp?story=%C3%AF%C2%BB%C2%BF2020-07-08-da-01" target="_blank">release&nbsp;</a>that he will seek a longer sentence than state sentencing guidelines call for if Langley is convicted. Kagay said that Kansas does not have a hate crime statute but does allow such a sentencing departure if there is sufficient evidence that a crime was racially motivated.Topeka police said the victim, Shawn Douglas, told officers that someone came up from behind and stabbed him while he was running a pop-up fireworks tent in a grocery store parking lot.“I managed to push him away and pull my gun, at that point he decided you know, to retreat,” Douglas told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2020/07/04/fireworks-stand-operator-describes-stabbing/" target="_blank">WIBW</a>&nbsp;one day after the attack. “He started yelling racial slurs and everything else at people.”Douglas said several people who saw the attack, including his son, chased the man. Langley, who was arrested a few blocks away, is jailed without bond on a probation violation and on $500,000 bond on the new charges.”I think the hardest part was my kids seeing that and hearing that,” Douglas said. “It made it pretty tough.”Douglas also posted a video on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Daddy10/videos/10220452287075947" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;immediately after the attack, saying that he was doing OK and that it was unclear why he was stabbed. He didn’t immediately respond to a Facebook message.

Prosecutor: Fireworks stand attack in Kan. may be racially motivated

SEDGWICK COUNTY - A Kansas man arrested in Mexico for the alleged murder of two people in January at the Hotel at WaterWalk in Wichita&nbsp; made his first appearance in court on Monday.

Kyle Young was formally charged with capital murder, aggravated burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He remains jailed on a total bond of over one million dollars, according to online jail records.

In the early morning of January 2, police responded to a shooting call at the Hotel at WaterWalk in the 700 block of South Main, in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

Upon arrival, officers located the bodies of 27-year-old George Kirksey and 22-year-old Alicia Roman with multiple gunshot wounds, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

The investigation revealed that Kirksey and Roman were inside of the hotel room when a suspect identified as 33-year-old Young entered the room and fired multiple shots, striking them and then fleeing on foot.

Investigators learned of Young's involvement through their investigation and have been working to locate him. 

Authorities recently located him in Mexico and made an arrest, according to Wheeler.

On July 2, Young was transported back to Sedgwick County and booked into jail on requested charges of capital murder, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, according to Wheeler.

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

On Thursday, Young was transported back to Sedgwick County and booked into jail on requested charges of capital murder, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, according to Wheeler.

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

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.

According to a media release from police, 33-year-old Kyle Young is a&nbsp; a suspect in the shooting deaths of 27-year-old George Kirksey and 22-year-old Alicia Roman on January 2, at Hotel at WaterWalk in Wichita.

He should be considered armed and dangerous.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593795027094.png" alt="Young-photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY - A Kansas man arrested in Mexico for the alleged murder of two people in January at the Hotel at WaterWalk in Wichita&nbsp; made his first appearance in court on Monday.Kyle Young was formally charged with capital murder, aggravated burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He remains jailed on a total bond of over one million dollars, according to online jail records.In the early morning of January 2, police responded to a shooting call at the Hotel at WaterWalk in the 700 block of South Main, in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.Upon arrival, officers located the bodies of 27-year-old George Kirksey and 22-year-old Alicia Roman with multiple gunshot wounds, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.The investigation revealed that Kirksey and Roman were inside of the hotel room when a suspect identified as 33-year-old Young entered the room and fired multiple shots, striking them and then fleeing on foot.Investigators learned of Young's involvement through their investigation and have been working to locate him. Authorities recently located him in Mexico and made an arrest, according to Wheeler.On July 2, Young was transported back to Sedgwick County and booked into jail on requested charges of capital murder, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, according to Wheeler.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting of a Kansas man and woman and have made an arrest.In the early morning of January 2, police responded to a shooting call at the Hotel at WaterWalk in the 700 block of South Main, in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.Upon arrival, officers located the bodies of 27-year-old George Kirksey and 22-year-old Alicia Roman with multiple gunshot wounds, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.The investigation revealed that Kirksey and Roman were inside of the hotel room when a suspect identified as 33-year-old Young entered the room and fired multiple shots, striking them and then fleeing on foot.Investigators learned of Young's involvement through their investigation and have been working to locate him. Authorities recently located him in Mexico and made an arrest, according to Wheeler.On Thursday, Young was transported back to Sedgwick County and booked into jail on requested charges of capital murder, aggravated burglary, criminal possession of a firearm and aggravated assault, according to Wheeler.The case has been presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.<figure>
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 </figure>According to a media release from police, 33-year-old Kyle Young is a&nbsp; a suspect in the shooting deaths of 27-year-old George Kirksey and 22-year-old Alicia Roman on January 2, at Hotel at WaterWalk in Wichita.He should be considered armed and dangerous.Young has felony warrants for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of criminal possession of a weapon by a felon.Anyone with information on Young and his whereabouts are asked to contact police.