KANSAS CITY (AP) — Jackson County Executive Frank White plans to ask county officials to remove statues of Andrew Jackson that stand in front of two county courthouses.

White issued a statement about the statues late Thursday, shortly after two men were arrested when the Jackson statue in front of the county courthouse in Kansas City was vandalized.

The statue was spray-painted with expletives and the words “Slave Owner.” The vandalism comes as statues of historic figures have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/810a6cb13ce6cdbde5b534661c5f2da6">defaced and torn down&nbsp;</a>across the country during demonstrations against racial injustice.

People who come to the courthouses in Kansas City and Independence are greeted by statues honoring a man who was a slave owner, opposed abolishing slavery and forced thousands of Native Americans off their land so white settlers could move in, White said.

“As long as these statues remain, our words about fairness, justice and equality will continue to ring hollow for many we serve,” White said.

White plans to ask the Jackson County Legislature to form a committee and hold public hearings to discuss removing the statues.

“I welcome the opportunity to work with the Legislature and fellow elected officials to find a better home for these statues where their history can be put into the appropriate context for us to learn from, but I am convinced that home is not in front of our courthouses,” White said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593276153738.png" alt="photo courtesy KSHB TV" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Jackson County Executive Frank White plans to ask county officials to remove statues of Andrew Jackson that stand in front of two county courthouses.White issued a statement about the statues late Thursday, shortly after two men were arrested when the Jackson statue in front of the county courthouse in Kansas City was vandalized.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/9/1568842075232.png" alt="Jackson County Executive Frank White" />
 <figcaption>Jackson County Executive Frank White</figcaption>
 </figure>The statue was spray-painted with expletives and the words “Slave Owner.” The vandalism comes as statues of historic figures have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/810a6cb13ce6cdbde5b534661c5f2da6">defaced and torn down&nbsp;</a>across the country during demonstrations against racial injustice.People who come to the courthouses in Kansas City and Independence are greeted by statues honoring a man who was a slave owner, opposed abolishing slavery and forced thousands of Native Americans off their land so white settlers could move in, White said.“As long as these statues remain, our words about fairness, justice and equality will continue to ring hollow for many we serve,” White said.White plans to ask the Jackson County Legislature to form a committee and hold public hearings to discuss removing the statues.“I welcome the opportunity to work with the Legislature and fellow elected officials to find a better home for these statues where their history can be put into the appropriate context for us to learn from, but I am convinced that home is not in front of our courthouses,” White said.

County leader wants Jackson statues removed from courthouses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug charges after a drug bust.

Just before 6p.m. Friday, the Hutchison Police Department Special Operations Unit, Reno County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit and South Hutchinson Police Department a search warrant on West Bigger Street in Hutchinson, according to a media release.

Officers seized 44 balloons with each balloon containing .5 grams black tar heroin, 14 Oxycodone 30mg pills, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

They arrested Randall J. Sipes, 51, Hutchinson was arrested on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of Heroin w/ intent to distribute, Possession of Oxycodone w/ intent to distribute, Possession of Paraphernalia w/ intent to distribute, Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593253082314.jpeg" alt="Officers seized 44 balloons with each balloon containing .5 grams black tar heroin -Photo Hutchinson Police" />
 <figcaption>Officers seized 44 balloons with each balloon containing .5 grams black tar heroin -Photo Hutchinson Police</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug charges after a drug bust.Just before 6p.m. Friday, the Hutchison Police Department Special Operations Unit, Reno County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit and South Hutchinson Police Department a search warrant on West Bigger Street in Hutchinson, according to a media release.Officers seized 44 balloons with each balloon containing .5 grams black tar heroin, 14 Oxycodone 30mg pills, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593258505380.png" alt="Sipes has 2 previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Sipes has 2 previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>They arrested Randall J. Sipes, 51, Hutchinson was arrested on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of Heroin w/ intent to distribute, Possession of Oxycodone w/ intent to distribute, Possession of Paraphernalia w/ intent to distribute, Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of paraphernalia.

Police find balloons with black tar heroin during Kan. drug bust

SALINE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects from Indiana after a wild chase in Saline County.

Just before 3a.m. Friday, a deputy sheriff noticed a 2020 Dodge Charger with no tag in the 500 block of N. 9th Street in Salina and attempted to make a traffic stop, according Sheriff Roger&nbsp; Soldan.&nbsp;

The driver later identified as Destinee Milton-Mata, 23, Gary, Indiana., in the&nbsp; Dodge ignored the deputy, traveled north on 9th Street&nbsp; and entered Interstate 70 at speeds of 100 mph.

The chase continued traveling in both directions on Interstate 70, Interstate 135, Crawford Street,&nbsp; State Street and on Halstead Road where&nbsp; the driver turned around and traveled eastbound in the westbound lanes toward deputies who swerved to avoid a crash.

After returning to northbound Interstate 135, the Dodge traveled over a spike strip left by Salina Police.&nbsp; However, the pull rope on the strip broke and the officer was unable to retrieve the spikes before two sheriff's vehicles and a motorist's vehicle drove over them, causing multiple tire punctures, according to Soldan&nbsp; No one was injured, he added.

The chase continued north onto U.S. 81 when the Dodge exited to Kansas 143 Highway and turned west on to a gravel road where it crashed, according to Soldan.

Milton-Mata and a passenger identified as 23-year-old Stefano Childress, 31, Hammond Indiana, fled on foot. Deputies located them hiding in a field. Deputies learned the car was reported stolen in Illinois.

&nbsp;Childress, who has a prior felony conviction in Indiana is being held on requested charges of Obstruction and Possession of stolen property, according to Soldan.

Milton-Mata is being held on requested charges that include a&nbsp;registration violation, Felony flee and elude, Aggravated assault on an law enforcement officer, Obstruction, Transporting an open container, Driving while suspended and Possession of stolen property

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593194364790.png" alt="Childress&nbsp; photo Lake County Indiana Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Childress&nbsp; photo Lake County Indiana Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects from Indiana after a wild chase in Saline County.Just before 3a.m. Friday, a deputy sheriff noticed a 2020 Dodge Charger with no tag in the 500 block of N. 9th Street in Salina and attempted to make a traffic stop, according Sheriff Roger&nbsp; Soldan.&nbsp;The driver later identified as Destinee Milton-Mata, 23, Gary, Indiana., in the&nbsp; Dodge ignored the deputy, traveled north on 9th Street&nbsp; and entered Interstate 70 at speeds of 100 mph.The chase continued traveling in both directions on Interstate 70, Interstate 135, Crawford Street,&nbsp; State Street and on Halstead Road where&nbsp; the driver turned around and traveled eastbound in the westbound lanes toward deputies who swerved to avoid a crash.After returning to northbound Interstate 135, the Dodge traveled over a spike strip left by Salina Police.&nbsp; However, the pull rope on the strip broke and the officer was unable to retrieve the spikes before two sheriff's vehicles and a motorist's vehicle drove over them, causing multiple tire punctures, according to Soldan&nbsp; No one was injured, he added.The chase continued north onto U.S. 81 when the Dodge exited to Kansas 143 Highway and turned west on to a gravel road where it crashed, according to Soldan.Milton-Mata and a passenger identified as 23-year-old Stefano Childress, 31, Hammond Indiana, fled on foot. Deputies located them hiding in a field. Deputies learned the car was reported stolen in Illinois.&nbsp;Childress, who has a prior felony conviction in Indiana is being held on requested charges of Obstruction and Possession of stolen property, according to Soldan.Milton-Mata is being held on requested charges that include a&nbsp;registration violation, Felony flee and elude, Aggravated assault on an law enforcement officer, Obstruction, Transporting an open container, Driving while suspended and Possession of stolen property

Sheriff: Suspects arrested after spike strip incident on Kansas highway

BARTON COUNTY—John Paul Zapata, who was wanted for aggravated escape from custody has been captured, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

 Zapata had been released on a furlough by order of the District Court. He failed to return at the appointed time.

Through various investigative techniques, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to locate him in Raymond, Kansas. The Rice County Sheriff’s office was notified, and a search warrant was obtained for a residence in Raymond. 

Just after 3p.m. Friday,&nbsp; Zapata was located and taken into custody.

He was returned to the Barton County Jail and faces additional charges of aggravated escape.

BARTON COUNTY— Law enforcement are asking the public for help to locate a suspect who is wanted for aggravated escape from custody.

On March 4, 2020 and again on May 8, 2020 the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at 260 N. Washington just north of the city of Great Bend. During the April 8 incident the Sheriff’s Office was forced to use tear gas to dislodge a subject from the residence, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

The search warrants resulted in the arrest of John Paul Zapata, 34 of Great Bend. Zapata was being held in the Barton County Jail awaiting trial.

Zapata entered into a plea agreement with the court sentencing him to the Department of Corrections. Part of that plea agreement ordered the Sheriff’s Office to release Zapata on furlough “for the express purpose to get his affairs in order before being sentenced to Kansas Department of Corrections”. 

The Sheriff’s Office did not have input as to the plea agreement, according to Bellendir.

Zapata was released at 10 AM Monday as ordered by the court. The order stated Zapata was to return on June 24 at 10a.m.

 He has failed to do so. He is now wanted for aggravated escape from custody.

The Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. Zapata has a history of resisting arrest and has been known to have firearms in his possession. 

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—John Paul Zapata, who was wanted for aggravated escape from custody has been captured, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. Zapata had been released on a furlough by order of the District Court. He failed to return at the appointed time.Through various investigative techniques, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to locate him in Raymond, Kansas. The Rice County Sheriff’s office was notified, and a search warrant was obtained for a residence in Raymond. Just after 3p.m. Friday,&nbsp; Zapata was located and taken into custody.He was returned to the Barton County Jail and faces additional charges of aggravated escape.----------BARTON COUNTY— Law enforcement are asking the public for help to locate a suspect who is wanted for aggravated escape from custody.On March 4, 2020 and again on May 8, 2020 the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at 260 N. Washington just north of the city of Great Bend. During the April 8 incident the Sheriff’s Office was forced to use tear gas to dislodge a subject from the residence, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.The search warrants resulted in the arrest of John Paul Zapata, 34 of Great Bend. Zapata was being held in the Barton County Jail awaiting trial.Zapata entered into a plea agreement with the court sentencing him to the Department of Corrections. Part of that plea agreement ordered the Sheriff’s Office to release Zapata on furlough “for the express purpose to get his affairs in order before being sentenced to Kansas Department of Corrections”. The Sheriff’s Office did not have input as to the plea agreement, according to Bellendir.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588988120890.png" alt="Zapata from an earlier arrest in Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Zapata from an earlier arrest in Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Zapata was released at 10 AM Monday as ordered by the court. The order stated Zapata was to return on June 24 at 10a.m. He has failed to do so. He is now wanted for aggravated escape from custody.The Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. Zapata has a history of resisting arrest and has been known to have firearms in his possession. Height 5-foot-6Weight 175 lbs.Hair Black, Length Short, Partial BeardSkin Light BrownBuild SlimEyes BrownLanguage EnglishRight handedScar Left Hip(SC L HIP) - 2 scars 2 inches long eachTattoo Abdomen, Tattoo Abdomen, Tattoo Abdomen, Tattoo Back, Tattoo Chest, TAT FACE, Tattoo Groin Area, Tattoo Left Hand Finger(s), Tattoo Left Hand, Tattoo Left Forearm, Tattoo Neck, Tattoo Right Calf, Tattoo Right Hand, Tattoo Right Forearm, Tattoo Upper Left Arm, Tattoo Upper Right Arm(TAT NECK) - Lucky with clover on right side, Dakota on left side; (TAT UR ARM) - Beltran 3-2-98 Roses ad ribbon jesus "cross", ; (TAT RF ARM) - sleeve of skulls; (TAT R HND) - chinese symbol "strength"; (TAT UL ARM) - mom with rose, Praying hands, name "Adriana", ; (TAT LF ARM) - Bulldog tribal, Foot prints, name "Cheryl",chinese Symbol "Love", name with flames "Joshua",; (TAT L HND) - "TSI", name "AMY"; (TAT CHEST) - "JORDAN", "Miles", "Izabella"; (TAT ABDOM) - Right rib cage "cross with Heart"; (TAT ABDOM) - "Zapata"; (TAT GROIN) - "AMY"; (TAT R CALF) - 3 skulls and roses; (TAT L FGR) - "LOVE"; (TAT BACK) - tribal cross "TJ ROY" on each side of cross.; (TAT FACE) - Lower right eye "BABY J" with cross; (TAT ABDOM) - left ribcage "Raider Logo"If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of John Paul Zapata please call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.

Sheriff: Deputies arrest Kan. man wanted for escape from custody

BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged drug distribution.

On Thursday, Sheriff’s deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at 161 SW. 10th Avenue just south of the city of Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Sheriff’s Office detectives had been working a distribution case; sales of methamphetamine were suspected at that location. 

Just after 7 AM Sheriff’s deputies made entry into the residence. Officers discovered numerous firearms, methamphetamine and evidence of distribution of drugs.

Arrested at the scene was Rick Novotny age 62 of Great Bend. Novotny was booked on charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and criminal possession of a firearm. He was being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond. 

He has since posted bond and been released, according to Bellendir.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593205874198.png" alt="Novotny" />
 <figcaption>Novotny</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged drug distribution.On Thursday, Sheriff’s deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at 161 SW. 10th Avenue just south of the city of Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.Sheriff’s Office detectives had been working a distribution case; sales of methamphetamine were suspected at that location. Just after 7 AM Sheriff’s deputies made entry into the residence. Officers discovered numerous firearms, methamphetamine and evidence of distribution of drugs.Arrested at the scene was Rick Novotny age 62 of Great Bend. Novotny was booked on charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and criminal possession of a firearm. He was being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond. He has since posted bond and been released, according to Bellendir.

Deputies bust alleged drug dealer near Great Bend

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City have arrested two men suspected of vandalizing a downtown statue of Andrew Jackson during a protest.

Officers were called to the Jackson County Courthouse around 5:30 p.m. for a report of people defacing the statue that stands outside the steps of the courthouse, police said. Jackson County is named for the 19th century U.S. president.

The statue had been spray-painted with expletives and the words “Slave Owner,” and police said responding officers saw the two men they believed were responsible from a distance. Police did not give the names of the men arrested, but said both men were 25.

The defacing of the Kansas City statue comes as protesters across the nation have defaced and torn down statues of historic figures during recent demonstrations against racial injustice.

Following the incident, Jackson County Executive Frank White issued a written statement calling for the removal of the Jackson statue, as well as an identical one that stands outside the courthouse in Independence.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593205974188.png" alt="<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrew_Jackson_statue_County_Courthouse_KC_Missouri.jpg">Public domain image</a>" />
 <figcaption><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrew_Jackson_statue_County_Courthouse_KC_Missouri.jpg">Public domain image</a></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police in Kansas City have arrested two men suspected of vandalizing a downtown statue of Andrew Jackson during a protest.Officers were called to the Jackson County Courthouse around 5:30 p.m. for a report of people defacing the statue that stands outside the steps of the courthouse, police said. Jackson County is named for the 19th century U.S. president.The statue had been spray-painted with expletives and the words “Slave Owner,” and police said responding officers saw the two men they believed were responsible from a distance. Police did not give the names of the men arrested, but said both men were 25.The defacing of the Kansas City statue comes as protesters across the nation have defaced and torn down statues of historic figures during recent demonstrations against racial injustice.Following the incident, Jackson County Executive Frank White issued a written statement calling for the removal of the Jackson statue, as well as an identical one that stands outside the courthouse in Independence.

Kansas City police arrest 2 for Andrew Jackson statue damage

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting and have five suspects in custody.

Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police responded to a disturbance with weapons at Kellogg and Hoover in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

At the scene, a 36-year-old man and 32-year-old woman reported to police they were shot at while driving westbound in their pickup on Kellogg. The suspects were driving a silver Ford Escape and began following them, pulled along side them and pointed a gun, according to Davidson.

After the gunshots, the victims told police they saw the suspect vehicle parked in the 5700 Block of West Kellogg. Police responded to that location and located&nbsp;20-year-old Neosha Allen,&nbsp;21-year-old Nicholas Aldridge and&nbsp;37-year-old Bruce Mabry in a motel room.

They also found&nbsp;37-year-old Samuel Camacho and another 20-year-old passenger in the motel parking lot.&nbsp; A short time later, officers found&nbsp;24-year-old Micahel Simrell in a parking lot nearby and arrested him after a short foot pursuit.

The victim's truck was struck once by gunfire, according to Davidson but there were no injuries.

Allen is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault. Aldridge is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery involving a separate case , according to Davidson.

&nbsp;Simrell is jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, felon in possession of a firearm and an aggravated weapons violation.

Camacho is jailed on a requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal possession of a firearm

&nbsp;Bruce Mabry is jailed on a Kansas Dept. of Corrections Warrant, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Police are still working to determine what prompted the shooting.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593108633192.png" alt="Aldridge -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Aldridge -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting and have five suspects in custody.Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police responded to a disturbance with weapons at Kellogg and Hoover in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.At the scene, a 36-year-old man and 32-year-old woman reported to police they were shot at while driving westbound in their pickup on Kellogg. The suspects were driving a silver Ford Escape and began following them, pulled along side them and pointed a gun, according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593108676220.png" alt="Allen-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Allen-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>After the gunshots, the victims told police they saw the suspect vehicle parked in the 5700 Block of West Kellogg. Police responded to that location and located&nbsp;20-year-old Neosha Allen,&nbsp;21-year-old Nicholas Aldridge and&nbsp;37-year-old Bruce Mabry in a motel room.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593108757769.png" alt="Camacho-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Camacho-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>They also found&nbsp;37-year-old Samuel Camacho and another 20-year-old passenger in the motel parking lot.&nbsp; A short time later, officers found&nbsp;24-year-old Micahel Simrell in a parking lot nearby and arrested him after a short foot pursuit.The victim's truck was struck once by gunfire, according to Davidson but there were no injuries.Allen is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault. Aldridge is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery involving a separate case , according to Davidson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593108891287.png" alt="Simrell-photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Simrell is jailed on requested charges of aggravated assault, felon in possession of a firearm and an aggravated weapons violation.Camacho is jailed on a requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal possession of a firearm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593108836875.png" alt="Mabry photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Mabry photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Bruce Mabry is jailed on a Kansas Dept. of Corrections Warrant, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Police are still working to determine what prompted the shooting.

Police arrest 5 after Kansas drive-by shooting

WASHINGTON (AP)—The United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

The court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.

The justices&nbsp;ruled in the case of a man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka's Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the US border from Mexico.&nbsp;

The high court reversed a lower court ruling in favour of the man, Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam, who was placed in expedited removal proceedings that prohibit people who fail initial interviews from asking federal courts for much help.

Since 2004, immigration officials have targeted for quick deportation undocumented immigrants who are picked up within 100 miles (160km) of the US border and within 14 days of entering the country. The Trump administration is seeking to expand that authority so that people detained anywhere in the US and up to two years after they got here could be quickly deported.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, a federal appeals court threw out a trial judge's ruling that had blocked the expanded policy. Other legal issues remain to be resolved in the case.

The administration has made&nbsp;dismantling the asylum system a centrepiece of its immigration agenda, saying it is rife with abuse and overwhelmed by meritless claims. Changes include making asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through US immigration court, denying asylum to anyone on the Mexican border who passes through another country without first seeking protection there, and flying Hondurans and El Salvadorans to Guatemala with an opportunity to seek asylum there instead of the US.

On Monday, the Trump administration published sweeping new procedural and substantive rules that would make it much more difficult to get asylum, triggering a 30-day period for public comment before they can take effect.

The US became the world's top destination for asylum seekers in 2017, according to UN figures, many of them Mexican and Central American families fleeing endemic violence.

WASHINGTON (AP)—The United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.The court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.The justices&nbsp;ruled in the case of a man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka's Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the US border from Mexico.&nbsp;The high court reversed a lower court ruling in favour of the man, Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam, who was placed in expedited removal proceedings that prohibit people who fail initial interviews from asking federal courts for much help.Since 2004, immigration officials have targeted for quick deportation undocumented immigrants who are picked up within 100 miles (160km) of the US border and within 14 days of entering the country. The Trump administration is seeking to expand that authority so that people detained anywhere in the US and up to two years after they got here could be quickly deported.&nbsp;On Tuesday, a federal appeals court threw out a trial judge's ruling that had blocked the expanded policy. Other legal issues remain to be resolved in the case.The administration has made&nbsp;dismantling the asylum system a centrepiece of its immigration agenda, saying it is rife with abuse and overwhelmed by meritless claims. Changes include making asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through US immigration court, denying asylum to anyone on the Mexican border who passes through another country without first seeking protection there, and flying Hondurans and El Salvadorans to Guatemala with an opportunity to seek asylum there instead of the US.On Monday, the Trump administration published sweeping new procedural and substantive rules that would make it much more difficult to get asylum, triggering a 30-day period for public comment before they can take effect.The US became the world's top destination for asylum seekers in 2017, according to UN figures, many of them Mexican and Central American families fleeing endemic violence.

Supreme Court boosts Trump's power to deport immigrants

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas congressman who’s been firming up Republican establishment support for his U.S. Senate bid came under attack during a Wednesday night debate over a 12-year-old misdemeanor criminal case and for missing votes while treating coronavirus patients.

Rep. Roger Marshall sought to portray his main GOP primary rival, immigration hardliner Kris Kobach, as an iffy prospect for the November general election. He was playing to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e416bf60049b45ec8fb28a45af377584">many Republican leaders’ fears&nbsp;</a>that nominating Kobach will put a normally safe GOP seat in play and greatly complicate the party’s effort to defend its Senate majority. Kobach, the former Kansas secretary of state, lost the 2018 governor’s race after alienating independent and moderate Republican voters.

The debate, live-streamed from an arena in Wichita, came only two days after Marshall picked up the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The two-term congressman already had the backing of other key groups, including the Kansas Farm Bureau and two major anti-abortion organizations, the National Right to Life Committee and Kansans for Life.

But Kobach and another GOP candidate, Dave Lindstrom, a businessman and former Kansas City Chiefs professional football player, raised their own questions about Marshall’s viability by referring in their closing statements to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0833b56f01112e0104b8cf7ef22fcfcc">a criminal case&nbsp;</a>against Marshall arising from a confrontation with a fellow western Kansas resident in 2008.

Marshall had pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge. Later, a local prosecutor who was the son of a Marshall business partner helped him get the charge reduced to a traffic infraction, court records show. Both Kobach and Lindstrom called it a “shady, backroom” deal.

Marshall’s campaign dismissed the attacks as “playing games” and called the 2008 case a “frivolous traffic ticket.” Meanwhile, Marshall himself ignored the criticism and touted his work as a doctor who treated patients in coronavirus hotspots in Kansas City and southwest Kansas this spring. But Kobach criticized Marshall for missing two key votes on coronavirus relief measures, suggesting Marshall isn’t willing enough to battle Democrats.

“He was here in Kansas doing a photo-op. Look, if you want to be a doctor, be a doctor. Go for it,” Kobach said. “I would say if you’re going to take this job, do the job — show up.”

Marshall, a longtime obstetrician, said he would always choose helping people over “going to D.C. and watching a vote that was all show, a big parade.”

“I guess this is just about as low as you can get for a failed candidate,” Marshall said of Kobach’s attack.

A fourth Republican candidate, Kansas City-area plumbing company founder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6badc095f748142727b7f5f80e022b59">Bob Hamilton,</a>&nbsp;has been running television ads for weeks touting himself as a Trump-like outsider. But he didn’t participate in Wednesday night’s debate because one of his daughters is getting married this week.

The four candidates are vying for the seat currently held by retiring four-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts.

Republicans haven’t lost a Senate race in Kansas since 1932. But they’re spooked this year because presumed Democratic nominee state Sen. Barbara Bollier, a retired Kansas City-area doctor, raised nearly $3.5 million for her campaign by the end of March.

Kobach suggested the 2008 criminal case made Marshall vulnerable to attacks from Bollier and argued that his perceived negatives “have been out there for a long time.” Kobach said in his opening remarks that “there’s a battle for the American soul.”

“The answer is for us to double down on our conservative values, to preserve American history, preserve American monuments, preserve the American creed, preserve that all we hold dear about our country and our constitution,” Kobach said.

His remark comes amid a national push to remove from public spaces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/fa842fd5bcf509bdc6d199c31e134f53">Confederate symbols and statues</a>&nbsp;honoring leaders of the pro-slavery South during the Civil War. It’s become a part of protesters’ response to the May 25&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b33f9d6420d570ab3f3f7afece67b6bb">death of George Floyd,</a>&nbsp;a Black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes during an arrest.

After the debate, Kobach told The Associated Press in a text message that he was referring to “monuments of American presidents” in Washington such as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b26d5ea52a8a44c7fcf2772ace9a1c13">Andrew Jackson</a>&nbsp;and Abraham Lincoln. A statue of Lincoln in a park has been criticized because it shows him standing over a freed but kneeling slave.

Asked about Kobach’s remark, Marshall campaign spokesman Eric Pahls said the congressman “is absolutely against any vandalism, including against public property.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas congressman who’s been firming up Republican establishment support for his U.S. Senate bid came under attack during a Wednesday night debate over a 12-year-old misdemeanor criminal case and for missing votes while treating coronavirus patients.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkansasrepublicanparty%2Fvideos%2F2952350438148040%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Rep. Roger Marshall sought to portray his main GOP primary rival, immigration hardliner Kris Kobach, as an iffy prospect for the November general election. He was playing to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e416bf60049b45ec8fb28a45af377584">many Republican leaders’ fears&nbsp;</a>that nominating Kobach will put a normally safe GOP seat in play and greatly complicate the party’s effort to defend its Senate majority. Kobach, the former Kansas secretary of state, lost the 2018 governor’s race after alienating independent and moderate Republican voters.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593083431099.png" alt="Kobach, Lindstrom and Marshall prepare to answer questions prior to Wednesday's debate. Candidate Bob Hamilton didn’t participate because one of his daughters is getting married this week." />
 <figcaption>Kobach, Lindstrom and Marshall prepare to answer questions prior to Wednesday's debate. Candidate Bob Hamilton didn’t participate because one of his daughters is getting married this week.</figcaption>
 </figure>The debate, live-streamed from an arena in Wichita, came only two days after Marshall picked up the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The two-term congressman already had the backing of other key groups, including the Kansas Farm Bureau and two major anti-abortion organizations, the National Right to Life Committee and Kansans for Life.But Kobach and another GOP candidate, Dave Lindstrom, a businessman and former Kansas City Chiefs professional football player, raised their own questions about Marshall’s viability by referring in their closing statements to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0833b56f01112e0104b8cf7ef22fcfcc">a criminal case&nbsp;</a>against Marshall arising from a confrontation with a fellow western Kansas resident in 2008.Marshall had pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge. Later, a local prosecutor who was the son of a Marshall business partner helped him get the charge reduced to a traffic infraction, court records show. Both Kobach and Lindstrom called it a “shady, backroom” deal.Marshall’s campaign dismissed the attacks as “playing games” and called the 2008 case a “frivolous traffic ticket.” Meanwhile, Marshall himself ignored the criticism and touted his work as a doctor who treated patients in coronavirus hotspots in Kansas City and southwest Kansas this spring. But Kobach criticized Marshall for missing two key votes on coronavirus relief measures, suggesting Marshall isn’t willing enough to battle Democrats.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593083581441.png" alt="Krish Kobach led the attack on Marshall Wednesday night" />
 <figcaption>Krish Kobach led the attack on Marshall Wednesday night</figcaption>
 </figure>“He was here in Kansas doing a photo-op. Look, if you want to be a doctor, be a doctor. Go for it,” Kobach said. “I would say if you’re going to take this job, do the job — show up.”Marshall, a longtime obstetrician, said he would always choose helping people over “going to D.C. and watching a vote that was all show, a big parade.”“I guess this is just about as low as you can get for a failed candidate,” Marshall said of Kobach’s attack.A fourth Republican candidate, Kansas City-area plumbing company founder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6badc095f748142727b7f5f80e022b59">Bob Hamilton,</a>&nbsp;has been running television ads for weeks touting himself as a Trump-like outsider. But he didn’t participate in Wednesday night’s debate because one of his daughters is getting married this week.The four candidates are vying for the seat currently held by retiring four-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts.Republicans haven’t lost a Senate race in Kansas since 1932. But they’re spooked this year because presumed Democratic nominee state Sen. Barbara Bollier, a retired Kansas City-area doctor, raised nearly $3.5 million for her campaign by the end of March.Kobach suggested the 2008 criminal case made Marshall vulnerable to attacks from Bollier and argued that his perceived negatives “have been out there for a long time.” Kobach said in his opening remarks that “there’s a battle for the American soul.”“The answer is for us to double down on our conservative values, to preserve American history, preserve American monuments, preserve the American creed, preserve that all we hold dear about our country and our constitution,” Kobach said.His remark comes amid a national push to remove from public spaces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/fa842fd5bcf509bdc6d199c31e134f53">Confederate symbols and statues</a>&nbsp;honoring leaders of the pro-slavery South during the Civil War. It’s become a part of protesters’ response to the May 25&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b33f9d6420d570ab3f3f7afece67b6bb">death of George Floyd,</a>&nbsp;a Black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes during an arrest.After the debate, Kobach told The Associated Press in a text message that he was referring to “monuments of American presidents” in Washington such as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/b26d5ea52a8a44c7fcf2772ace9a1c13">Andrew Jackson</a>&nbsp;and Abraham Lincoln. A statue of Lincoln in a park has been criticized because it shows him standing over a freed but kneeling slave.Asked about Kobach’s remark, Marshall campaign spokesman Eric Pahls said the congressman “is absolutely against any vandalism, including against public property.___

🎥  Rep. Marshall, Kobach exchange blows in GOP Senate debate

A chase in a stolen vehicle led to one arrest in Hays on Sunday night.

At 10:22 p.m. Sunday, the Hays Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Circle Drive after someone entered a resident's vehicle, according to Hays Assistant Chief of Police Brian Dawson.

As a Hays Police Department officer arrived on scene, the suspect fled in a vehicle.

The suspect then drove west on 27th Street, ultimately turning onto the drive south toward Meadow Acres. He left the roadway turning into the field and driving through a fence.

"He wound up stopping in that pond in the field in the 1400 block of West 27th Street," Dawson said.

Jorge Perea-Garcia, 20, was arrested without further incident on suspicion of burglary, flee or attempt to elude, reckless driving, possession of stolen property, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, theft, and operating a vehicle without a valid license.

The vehicle Perea-Garcia was driving was later found to have been reported stolen in Trego County.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593047544932.png" alt="Perea-Garcia photo Ellis Co." />
 <figcaption>Perea-Garcia photo Ellis Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostA chase in a stolen vehicle led to one arrest in Hays on Sunday night.At 10:22 p.m. Sunday, the Hays Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Circle Drive after someone entered a resident's vehicle, according to Hays Assistant Chief of Police Brian Dawson.As a Hays Police Department officer arrived on scene, the suspect fled in a vehicle.The suspect then drove west on 27th Street, ultimately turning onto the drive south toward Meadow Acres. He left the roadway turning into the field and driving through a fence."He wound up stopping in that pond in the field in the 1400 block of West 27th Street," Dawson said.Jorge Perea-Garcia, 20, was arrested without further incident on suspicion of burglary, flee or attempt to elude, reckless driving, possession of stolen property, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, theft, and operating a vehicle without a valid license.The vehicle Perea-Garcia was driving was later found to have been reported stolen in Trego County.

Police: Kan. burglary suspect jailed after chase ends in muddy field

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities have charged a Columbia man with the death of another man whose body was found burned beyond recognition at a Kansas City homeless camp earlier this year.

Mark Salisbury, 41, has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Derrick Wallace.

Police found Wallace’s burned body near East Ninth Street and Hardesty Avenue on Feb. 2 and soon determined Wallace had been shot and killed four or five days earlier at a different location.

Salisbury was arrested after he told two people he was involved in killing Wallace, prosecutors said. Court documents say one of two handguns police found in Salisbury’s apartment was determined through lab analysis to be the gun used in Wallace's shooting.

Police detectives say Salisbury told investigators he believed Wallace had sexually assaulted one of Salisbury's relatives. Salisbury said he and another person had intended to scare Wallace into leaving the area, detectives recounted, but ended up killing him..

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593008687233.png" alt="Salisbury-photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Salisbury-photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities have charged a Columbia man with the death of another man whose body was found burned beyond recognition at a Kansas City homeless camp earlier this year.Mark Salisbury, 41, has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Derrick Wallace.Police found Wallace’s burned body near East Ninth Street and Hardesty Avenue on Feb. 2 and soon determined Wallace had been shot and killed four or five days earlier at a different location.Salisbury was arrested after he told two people he was involved in killing Wallace, prosecutors said. Court documents say one of two handguns police found in Salisbury’s apartment was determined through lab analysis to be the gun used in Wallace's shooting.Police detectives say Salisbury told investigators he believed Wallace had sexually assaulted one of Salisbury's relatives. Salisbury said he and another person had intended to scare Wallace into leaving the area, detectives recounted, but ended up killing him..

Man charged after burned body found in KC homeless camp

Two people have been arrested after explosive materials were found in a home in Hays.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/160d50e4-2e1b-471e-b959-305d7d77524f">After Hays Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West 11th on Sunday for a disturbance, a search warrant was executed for drug-related items. During the search, explosive materials were found in the home.</a>

The Kansas&nbsp;Highway Patrol’s Hazardous Devices Unit was called to the scene and disposed of the material off-site early Monday afternoon.

On Tuesday, Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler identified two suspects from the home that had been detained during the investigation. He confirmed the materials were explosive in nature, but declined to identify the material.

Shon Howard Mathwich, 41, Hays, was arrested on suspicion of criminal use of explosives, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amy Elizabeth Grove, 39, Hays, was&nbsp;arrested on suspicion of criminal use of explosives, drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Grove was convicted in 2016 of drug possession in Barton County.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation also assisted in the investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592848116577.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostTwo people have been arrested after explosive materials were found in a home in Hays.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/160d50e4-2e1b-471e-b959-305d7d77524f">After Hays Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West 11th on Sunday for a disturbance, a search warrant was executed for drug-related items. During the search, explosive materials were found in the home.</a>The Kansas&nbsp;Highway Patrol’s Hazardous Devices Unit was called to the scene and disposed of the material off-site early Monday afternoon.On Tuesday, Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler identified two suspects from the home that had been detained during the investigation. He confirmed the materials were explosive in nature, but declined to identify the material.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592938114104.png" alt="Mathwich" />
 <figcaption>Mathwich</figcaption>
 </figure>Shon Howard Mathwich, 41, Hays, was arrested on suspicion of criminal use of explosives, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.Amy Elizabeth Grove, 39, Hays, was&nbsp;arrested on suspicion of criminal use of explosives, drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592938132114.png" alt="Grove" />
 <figcaption>Grove</figcaption>
 </figure>Grove was convicted in 2016 of drug possession in Barton County.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation also assisted in the investigation.

Two arrests after explosive materials found in Hays home

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two woman on drug charges in Barton County.

Just after 1:30p.m. Friday, sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at 5907 Eisenhower Ct. apartment B in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Sheriff’s Office detectives had obtained information about possible illicit drug sales at that residence.&nbsp; Detectives gained entry to the residence and discovered a quantity of methamphetamine, prescription drugs and marijuana.

 A 9 mm handgun as well as evidence of drug distribution was also found in the apartment.

Deputies arrested Carissa Wagner, 28 of Great Bend and booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. She is being held on a $50,000 bond.

Also arrested at the location was Amber Wilson, 40 of Great Bend Wilson on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, her bond is also $50,000, according to Bellendir.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592924336589.png" alt="Wagner photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Wagner photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two woman on drug charges in Barton County.Just after 1:30p.m. Friday, sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at 5907 Eisenhower Ct. apartment B in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.Sheriff’s Office detectives had obtained information about possible illicit drug sales at that residence.&nbsp; Detectives gained entry to the residence and discovered a quantity of methamphetamine, prescription drugs and marijuana.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592924312496.png" alt="Wilson photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Wilson photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> A 9 mm handgun as well as evidence of drug distribution was also found in the apartment.Deputies arrested Carissa Wagner, 28 of Great Bend and booked her on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. She is being held on a $50,000 bond.Also arrested at the location was Amber Wilson, 40 of Great Bend Wilson on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, her bond is also $50,000, according to Bellendir.

Sheriff: 2 women accused of selling drugs in Great Bend

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a protest and riot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota have&nbsp; reported&nbsp; the suspect was arrested in Kansas, according to Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls police.

The peaceful protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd became unruly when some in the crowd began throwing large rocks and bottles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Police reviewed video of the riot and saw a person pull a firearm from a waistband and point it at officers before firing several shots.

Police identified the suspect as 17-year-old Decimas Jesus&nbsp;Laurelez of Sioux Falls.&nbsp;

On Friday, the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Laurelez in Holcomb, Kansas on requested charges of&nbsp; attempted murder, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and riot.

George Floyd died on May 25 in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin, a white officer, held his knee to the neck of the handcuffed Black man even after Floyd stopped moving and pleading for air. His death sparked demonstrations around the world.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592849771441.png" alt="Laurelez -photo Minnehaha Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Laurelez -photo Minnehaha Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a protest and riot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota have&nbsp; reported&nbsp; the suspect was arrested in Kansas, according to Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls police.The peaceful protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd became unruly when some in the crowd began throwing large rocks and bottles.&nbsp;&nbsp;Police reviewed video of the riot and saw a person pull a firearm from a waistband and point it at officers before firing several shots.Police identified the suspect as 17-year-old Decimas Jesus&nbsp;Laurelez of Sioux Falls.&nbsp;On Friday, the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Laurelez in Holcomb, Kansas on requested charges of&nbsp; attempted murder, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and riot.George Floyd died on May 25 in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin, a white officer, held his knee to the neck of the handcuffed Black man even after Floyd stopped moving and pleading for air. His death sparked demonstrations around the world.

Teen wanted for protest shooting at police arrested in Kansas

HAMILTON COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have issued a second arrest warrant in connected to the Friday June 19 homicide of Kevin Palma-Rodriguez of Syracuse.

The arrest warrant is for Ismael Gomez-Carvajal, 43, of Syracuse, who is wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and criminal solicitation. 

Gomez-Carvajal and Amner Tejada-Vigil may be driving a purple or blue 2007 Chevrolet Equinox bearing Kansas tag 513MMN.

At 11:57 a.m. Friday, a 911 call was received reporting a shooting in Syracuse, according to a media release from the KBI.

 When deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Country Café apartments at 503 E. Ave. A, Apt. 9, they discovered a man inside the apartment who had died from gunshot wounds. The coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene.

He was later identified as 21-year-old Kevin A. Palma-Rodriguez of Syracuse.

A search warrant was conducted by the KBI High Risk Warrant Team at a residence at&nbsp;310 W. Hwy 50, Apt. 9, in&nbsp;Syracuse. Then, an arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder for 25-year-old Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil, also known as Jeovany Vijil. He lives at the Syracuse residence where the search warrant was conducted. Tejada-Vigil has not yet been located, or arrested.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-384-5616. A tip can also be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592870268213.png" alt="Gomez-Carvajal photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Gomez-Carvajal photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>HAMILTON COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have issued a second arrest warrant in connected to the Friday June 19 homicide of Kevin Palma-Rodriguez of Syracuse.The arrest warrant is for Ismael Gomez-Carvajal, 43, of Syracuse, who is wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and criminal solicitation. Gomez-Carvajal and Amner Tejada-Vigil may be driving a purple or blue 2007 Chevrolet Equinox bearing Kansas tag 513MMN.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592684673601.png" alt="Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>At 11:57 a.m. Friday, a 911 call was received reporting a shooting in Syracuse, according to a media release from the KBI. When deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Country Café apartments at 503 E. Ave. A, Apt. 9, they discovered a man inside the apartment who had died from gunshot wounds. The coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene.He was later identified as 21-year-old Kevin A. Palma-Rodriguez of Syracuse.A search warrant was conducted by the KBI High Risk Warrant Team at a residence at&nbsp;310 W. Hwy 50, Apt. 9, in&nbsp;Syracuse. Then, an arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder for 25-year-old Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil, also known as Jeovany Vijil. He lives at the Syracuse residence where the search warrant was conducted. Tejada-Vigil has not yet been located, or arrested.Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-384-5616. A tip can also be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

KBI looking for 2nd suspect for alleged SW Kan. murder

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fire and have made an arrest.

Just after 10a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to 1118 NE Seward Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Fire Chief Kelly Adams.

Upon arrival crews found a fire behind the commercial structure that had self extinguished.&nbsp; Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and caused over $1,500.00 damage to an air conditioning unit, according to Adams.

Investigators identified a suspect and police arrested 59-year-old Jesus Labrador on requested charges of arson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592825672849.png" alt="Labrador" />
 <figcaption>Labrador</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fire and have made an arrest.Just after 10a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to 1118 NE Seward Avenue in Topeka, according to Deputy Fire Chief Kelly Adams.Upon arrival crews found a fire behind the commercial structure that had self extinguished.&nbsp; Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and caused over $1,500.00 damage to an air conditioning unit, according to Adams.Investigators identified a suspect and police arrested 59-year-old Jesus Labrador on requested charges of arson.There were no injuries.

Kan. man jailed for allegedly setting air conditioner on fire

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after the&nbsp;recovery of multiple stolen firearms.

On Saturday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5300 block of S. Topeka boulevard on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

A woman told deputies she was in an argument with her boyfriend who had left the area.&nbsp; Deputies located him in the 1000 block of SE 77th.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the investigation of the incident, deputies found multiple stolen firearms in a vehicle the couple were driving.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deputies seized 28 firearms that were reported stolen out of Rolla, Missouri and arrested Darrin Fultz, 34, of Rolla, Missouri for possession of stolen property and drug violations.&nbsp;

Deputies also arrested Amanda Bushan, 30, of Rolla, MO, for alleged drug violations.

The Sheriff’s Office is currently working with the Rolla Police Department on the case, according to Stallbaumer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592832836530.png" alt="Fultz photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Fultz photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after the&nbsp;recovery of multiple stolen firearms.On Saturday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5300 block of S. Topeka boulevard on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.A woman told deputies she was in an argument with her boyfriend who had left the area.&nbsp; Deputies located him in the 1000 block of SE 77th.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the investigation of the incident, deputies found multiple stolen firearms in a vehicle the couple were driving.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deputies seized 28 firearms that were reported stolen out of Rolla, Missouri and arrested Darrin Fultz, 34, of Rolla, Missouri for possession of stolen property and drug violations.&nbsp; <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592832926076.png" alt="Bushan photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Bushan photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies also arrested Amanda Bushan, 30, of Rolla, MO, for alleged drug violations. The Sheriff’s Office is currently working with the Rolla Police Department on the case, according to Stallbaumer.

Kan. deputies find 28 stolen firearms during investigation

MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a stolen vehicle.

On Thursday, deputies were advised of a possible stolen vehicle in the south eastern part of Montgomery County, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.

The owner of the stolen vehicle was following the vehicle when it was reported. 

The vehicle was stolen out of Independence Thursday.

During the pursuit, the owner of the stolen vehicle lost sight of it for a short time. 

South Coffeyville Police, Coffeyville Police and Deputies were dispatched to attempt to help locate the vehicle. Officers were able to locate the vehicle on U.S. 169 and State Line, according to Wade.

They arrested&nbsp; 21-year-old Chase Vankirk of Independence and booked him on requested charges of Felony Possession of stolen property.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592572576553.png" alt="Vankirk photo Montgomery County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Vankirk photo Montgomery County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a stolen vehicle.On Thursday, deputies were advised of a possible stolen vehicle in the south eastern part of Montgomery County, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.The owner of the stolen vehicle was following the vehicle when it was reported. The vehicle was stolen out of Independence Thursday.During the pursuit, the owner of the stolen vehicle lost sight of it for a short time. South Coffeyville Police, Coffeyville Police and Deputies were dispatched to attempt to help locate the vehicle. Officers were able to locate the vehicle on U.S. 169 and State Line, according to Wade.They arrested&nbsp; 21-year-old Chase Vankirk of Independence and booked him on requested charges of Felony Possession of stolen property.&nbsp;

Sheriff: Owner helps Kan. deputies track down stolen vehicle

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after the execution of. search warrant Friday in the 6100 block of SW 27th Street, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit and the US Marshals Task Force apprehended Keegien R. Hamilton, 26, of Topeka on a felony arrest warrant.&nbsp;

This also led to the arrest of Megan H. Cline, 26, of Topeka, on a requested charge of felony interference with law enforcement and multiple drug charges.

Hamilton was booked on a requested charged of felon in possession of a firearm, multiple drug charges and the felony warrant, according to Anderson.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after the execution of. search warrant Friday in the 6100 block of SW 27th Street, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit and the US Marshals Task Force apprehended Keegien R. Hamilton, 26, of Topeka on a felony arrest warrant.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592666782036.png" alt="Cline" />
 <figcaption>Cline</figcaption>
 </figure>This also led to the arrest of Megan H. Cline, 26, of Topeka, on a requested charge of felony interference with law enforcement and multiple drug charges.Hamilton was booked on a requested charged of felon in possession of a firearm, multiple drug charges and the felony warrant, according to Anderson.

U.S. Marshals Task force makes arrest of 2 in Kan. drug bust

HAMILTON COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday in Syracuse, Kansas

At 11:57 a.m., a 911 call was received reporting a shooting in Syracuse, according to a media release from the KBI.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592684694156.png" alt="Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>HAMILTON COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday in Syracuse, KansasAt 11:57 a.m., a 911 call was received reporting a shooting in Syracuse, according to a media release from the KBI. When deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Country Café apartments at 503 E. Ave. A, Apt. 9, they discovered a man inside the apartment who had died from gunshot wounds. The coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene.He was later identified as 21-year-old Kevin A. Palma-Rodriguez of Syracuse.A search warrant was conducted by the KBI High Risk Warrant Team at a residence at&nbsp;310 W. Hwy 50, Apt. 9, in&nbsp;Syracuse. Then, an arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder for 25-year-old Amner Y. Tejada-Vigil, also known as Jeovany Vijil. He lives at the Syracuse residence where the search warrant was conducted. Tejada-Vigil has not yet been located, or arrested.Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-384-5616. A tip can also be submitted online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

KBI issues arrest warrant for alleged SW Kan. murder suspect

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City couple left their 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy behind for weeks after they moved, returning only periodically to bring him food, according to court records.

Janine Allen, 30, and Brendon Luke, 29, were each being held on $250,000 bond on charges of felony abuse or neglect of a child.

Police learned the boy was left by himself in a Blue Springs home while they monitored him with an in-home video system from their new home a couple of miles away, according to&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/hhollingsworth/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/QORMGK04/AllenLuke_Redacted.pdf">court records</a>.

The mother allegedly told witnesses she did not want him to damage the walls of the families’ new home. In a home-surveillance video later obtained by police, the boy says, “I want out. I don’t like this, mommy.”

A Children’s Division worker involved with the family since October the child was “increasingly violent” toward the family and believed he needed residential placement, but his mother hadn’t completed the required paperwork, according to court documents. The worker was unaware the child had been abandoned, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article243646527.html">reports</a>.

Allen’s attorney P.J. O’Connor told McClatchy News there is more to the case than what is in the arrest affidavit.

“I’ve just entered my appearance on the case and there is a lot more to the story than what’s been presented in the probable cause statement,” O’Connor said in an email. “Until I’ve viewed all the evidence I don’t want to comment any further.”

Luke does not have an attorney listed in court records.

In early June, concerned residents told Blue Springs police the wheelchair-bound child had been left in the home for weeks, prompting the investigation.

When a police officer went to the home, Allen told him through a doorbell camera that the boy was OK and she could see him on camera, according to court records. Later, Allen explained to investigators that she and her husband monitored the boy with a two-way radio and camera that provides alerts of movements and noises inside the house, police said.

She told the officers her son knew how to call 911 and her phone number in an emergency.

A Children’s Mercy clinic told investigators the boy is “medically complex” and shouldn’t be left unsupervised, police said. In September, the boy was at the clinic for a “suspicious” broken arm following an altercation with his mother, according to court documents. A school resource officer said the boy needs help using the bathroom and eating and also with mobility.

Inside the home, investigators reported finding feces and it smelled of urine. There was a telephone with no dial tone.

The family’s new home was “extremely large in size” with a basement large enough for the boy and other children to have their own rooms, police said.

According to police, video shows the child attempting for more than 20 minutes to get out of his locked room with a small piece of wire. Another video shows Luke “throwing food on the floor” in the boy’s room before leaving the house within six minutes, police say.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592654135623.png" alt="Brendon Luke, 29, photos Blue Springs Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Brendon Luke, 29, photos Blue Springs Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City couple left their 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy behind for weeks after they moved, returning only periodically to bring him food, according to court records.Janine Allen, 30, and Brendon Luke, 29, were each being held on $250,000 bond on charges of felony abuse or neglect of a child.Police learned the boy was left by himself in a Blue Springs home while they monitored him with an in-home video system from their new home a couple of miles away, according to&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/hhollingsworth/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/QORMGK04/AllenLuke_Redacted.pdf">court records</a>.The mother allegedly told witnesses she did not want him to damage the walls of the families’ new home. In a home-surveillance video later obtained by police, the boy says, “I want out. I don’t like this, mommy.”A Children’s Division worker involved with the family since October the child was “increasingly violent” toward the family and believed he needed residential placement, but his mother hadn’t completed the required paperwork, according to court documents. The worker was unaware the child had been abandoned, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article243646527.html">reports</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592654115976.png" alt="Janine Allen&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Janine Allen&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Allen’s attorney P.J. O’Connor told McClatchy News there is more to the case than what is in the arrest affidavit.“I’ve just entered my appearance on the case and there is a lot more to the story than what’s been presented in the probable cause statement,” O’Connor said in an email. “Until I’ve viewed all the evidence I don’t want to comment any further.”Luke does not have an attorney listed in court records.In early June, concerned residents told Blue Springs police the wheelchair-bound child had been left in the home for weeks, prompting the investigation.When a police officer went to the home, Allen told him through a doorbell camera that the boy was OK and she could see him on camera, according to court records. Later, Allen explained to investigators that she and her husband monitored the boy with a two-way radio and camera that provides alerts of movements and noises inside the house, police said.She told the officers her son knew how to call 911 and her phone number in an emergency.A Children’s Mercy clinic told investigators the boy is “medically complex” and shouldn’t be left unsupervised, police said. In September, the boy was at the clinic for a “suspicious” broken arm following an altercation with his mother, according to court documents. A school resource officer said the boy needs help using the bathroom and eating and also with mobility.Inside the home, investigators reported finding feces and it smelled of urine. There was a telephone with no dial tone.The family’s new home was “extremely large in size” with a basement large enough for the boy and other children to have their own rooms, police said.According to police, video shows the child attempting for more than 20 minutes to get out of his locked room with a small piece of wire. Another video shows Luke “throwing food on the floor” in the boy’s room before leaving the house within six minutes, police say.On June 11, Allen told investigators the boy was left in the home since Mother’s Day, which was May 10, according to court documents. She said leaving her son in the house was the best option to protect her family from violence, police say.Jackson County Family Court obtained emergency custody of the boy. Luke took him to a residential facility in southern Missouri a day later, despite the custody order, police say.