TOPEKA&nbsp; – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Monday said his office has been asked for its formal legal opinion on whether a state law that authorizes criminal prosecution of Kansans who violate emergency orders issued by the governor is constitutional and enforceable. 

&nbsp;The announcement came a day after two business owners in Linn County in eastern Kansas filed a federal lawsuit over an order requiring them to track who enters their premises. County officials did not immediately respond.&nbsp;

The attorney general issued the following statement:

“I continue to encourage all Kansans to follow the recommendations of public health professionals to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as our economy and communities reopen. At the same time, a local prosecuting attorney has requested our office review whether violations of emergency orders issued by the governor may lawfully be enforced and punished as crimes. We have agreed to conduct that legal review.&nbsp;

“An unprecedented 27 statewide emergency executive orders have been issued in the past eight weeks on subjects ranging widely from stay-home, mass gatherings and business closures to alcohol sales, evictions and trash collection. The Kansas constitution grants the legislature, not the governor, power to define what behavior may subject Kansans to potential arrest, criminal prosecution, fines or imprisonment. No appellate court has determined whether the legislature, through provisions of the Kansas Emergency Management Act, has lawfully delegated that power to the governor. Even if delegation is generally permissible, we have been asked specific legal questions that could affect the ability of law enforcement and prosecutors to&nbsp;criminally enforce emergency orders under authority of K.S.A. 48-939. We are working diligently and will issue our formal legal opinion on these&nbsp;important questions as soon as possible.”

Governor Kelly's office did not immediately respond to the statement from the attorney general.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585442211571.jpeg" alt="Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly explains her decision to mandate a statewide stay-at-home order -photo by&nbsp; Jim McLean / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly explains her decision to mandate a statewide stay-at-home order -photo by&nbsp; Jim McLean / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp; – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Monday said his office has been asked for its formal legal opinion on whether a state law that authorizes criminal prosecution of Kansans who violate emergency orders issued by the governor is constitutional and enforceable. &nbsp;The announcement came a day after two business owners in Linn County in eastern Kansas filed a federal lawsuit over an order requiring them to track who enters their premises. County officials did not immediately respond.&nbsp;The attorney general issued the following statement:“I continue to encourage all Kansans to follow the recommendations of public health professionals to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as our economy and communities reopen. At the same time, a local prosecuting attorney has requested our office review whether violations of emergency orders issued by the governor may lawfully be enforced and punished as crimes. We have agreed to conduct that legal review.&nbsp;“An unprecedented 27 statewide emergency executive orders have been issued in the past eight weeks on subjects ranging widely from stay-home, mass gatherings and business closures to alcohol sales, evictions and trash collection. The Kansas constitution grants the legislature, not the governor, power to define what behavior may subject Kansans to potential arrest, criminal prosecution, fines or imprisonment. No appellate court has determined whether the legislature, through provisions of the Kansas Emergency Management Act, has lawfully delegated that power to the governor. Even if delegation is generally permissible, we have been asked specific legal questions that could affect the ability of law enforcement and prosecutors to&nbsp;criminally enforce emergency orders under authority of K.S.A. 48-939. We are working diligently and will issue our formal legal opinion on these&nbsp;important questions as soon as possible.”Governor Kelly's office did not immediately respond to the statement from the attorney general.

AG reviews if violations of Gov's executive orders can be prosecuted

Junction City police were involved in a standoff with an armed man at 123 West 3rd Street beginning at 1 p.m.on Saturday. They have now identified the armed subject who was found deceased in the residence at that location as Damien Paul St. Julien, 39, Junction City.

Prior to the incident officers had attempted to arrest St. Julien on a felony warrant out of Douglas County. He fled to the 123 West 3rd residence where a standoff ensued. At about 8 p.m. Saturday when authorities entered the house they found St. Julian dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the incident since several streets were blocked off for the public's safety.

Junction City police were involved in a standoff with an armed man at 123 West 3rd Street beginning at 1 p.m.on Saturday. They have now identified the armed subject who was found deceased in the residence at that location as Damien Paul St. Julien, 39, Junction City.Prior to the incident officers had attempted to arrest St. Julien on a felony warrant out of Douglas County. He fled to the 123 West 3rd residence where a standoff ensued. At about 8 p.m. Saturday when authorities entered the house they found St. Julian dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Police thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the incident since several streets were blocked off for the public's safety.

Police identify the subject in a weekend standoff

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement arrested eight registered offenders in Shawnee County following a sweep on last week by the Offender Compliance Task Force.

With children out of school in relation to the ‘Safer at Home’ orders, Sheriff Brian Hill implemented an Offender Compliance Task Force to conduct residential verifications and follow-up investigations related to non-compliant offenders. 

The Offender Compliance Task Force was comprised of 11 members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and 4 members of the Topeka Police Department.

The task force completed checks on 118 including 60 sex offenders, 15 violent offenders, 43 drug offenders.

The following 7 offenders were arrested for failure to comply with registration:&nbsp; Harold M. McGee, 43, Violent Offender; Joshua D. Baker, 39, Drug Offender; Lashad P. Hill, 37, Drug Offender; Livia R. Banuelos, 62, Drug Offender; Jerome K. Kelley, 64, Drug Offender; Aaron J. Larson, 36, Drug Offender and Austin W. Detimore, 20, Sex Offender

In addition, Steven P. Bouton, 48,&nbsp; was arrested on a warrant following a compliance check.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office reminded registered offenders in Shawnee County that quarterly registration as well as any offender compliance registration updates are a mandatory obligation by law that have not been postponed or extended by any state or county health orders.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589040356772.png" alt="Detimore has two convictions for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to the KBI offender registry." />
 <figcaption>Detimore has two convictions for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to the KBI offender registry.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement arrested eight registered offenders in Shawnee County following a sweep on last week by the Offender Compliance Task Force.With children out of school in relation to the ‘Safer at Home’ orders, Sheriff Brian Hill implemented an Offender Compliance Task Force to conduct residential verifications and follow-up investigations related to non-compliant offenders. The Offender Compliance Task Force was comprised of 11 members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and 4 members of the Topeka Police Department.The task force completed checks on 118 including 60 sex offenders, 15 violent offenders, 43 drug offenders.The following 7 offenders were arrested for failure to comply with registration:&nbsp; Harold M. McGee, 43, Violent Offender; Joshua D. Baker, 39, Drug Offender; Lashad P. Hill, 37, Drug Offender; Livia R. Banuelos, 62, Drug Offender; Jerome K. Kelley, 64, Drug Offender; Aaron J. Larson, 36, Drug Offender and Austin W. Detimore, 20, Sex OffenderIn addition, Steven P. Bouton, 48,&nbsp; was arrested on a warrant following a compliance check.The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office reminded registered offenders in Shawnee County that quarterly registration as well as any offender compliance registration updates are a mandatory obligation by law that have not been postponed or extended by any state or county health orders.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Offender compliance task force makes arrests in Kansas amid pandemic

KANSAS CITY, KAN. –&nbsp;A Kansas man who was arrested after a high-speed chase from Miami County to Linn County is facing a federal charge, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

David W. Kellner, 31, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., alleges that about 3:30 a.m. May 1 a Miami County Sheriff Department deputy spotted Kellner driving without headlights or taillights on K68 Highway near the Louisburg Cider Mill. 

When the deputy activated his lights to make a stop, Kellner fled south on U.S. 69 Highway at speeds up to 110 mph. Kellner fired at the deputy, who could hear the shots and see sparks when the bullets hit the highway.

Deputies from the Linn County Sheriff’s Department joined the pursuit and followed Kellner’s vehicle until it ran into a fence at 403rd&nbsp;Street and Somerset Road. Kellner fled on foot, discarding a Century Arms Model RAS47 military-style rifle before deputies arrested him. They recovered the rifle, more than $5,500 in cash, and small amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine.

Kellner, who had a prior felony conviction in 2008, was prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. 

The Miami County Sheriff’s Department, the Linn County Sheriff’s Department and the ATF&nbsp;investigated.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588619491496.png" alt="Kellner photo Miami County Kansas Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Kellner photo Miami County Kansas Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. –&nbsp;A Kansas man who was arrested after a high-speed chase from Miami County to Linn County is facing a federal charge, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.David W. Kellner, 31, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., alleges that about 3:30 a.m. May 1 a Miami County Sheriff Department deputy spotted Kellner driving without headlights or taillights on K68 Highway near the Louisburg Cider Mill. When the deputy activated his lights to make a stop, Kellner fled south on U.S. 69 Highway at speeds up to 110 mph. Kellner fired at the deputy, who could hear the shots and see sparks when the bullets hit the highway.Deputies from the Linn County Sheriff’s Department joined the pursuit and followed Kellner’s vehicle until it ran into a fence at 403rd&nbsp;Street and Somerset Road. Kellner fled on foot, discarding a Century Arms Model RAS47 military-style rifle before deputies arrested him. They recovered the rifle, more than $5,500 in cash, and small amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine.Kellner, who had a prior felony conviction in 2008, was prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The Miami County Sheriff’s Department, the Linn County Sheriff’s Department and the ATF&nbsp;investigated.&nbsp;

Fired shots, 110mph Kan. chase leads to federal charges

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

Just before 4p.m. Saturday police responded to an attempted abduction call at a home in the 2500 block of South Roosevelt in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

Upon arrival, officers contacted a 28-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter.

The investigation revealed the girl was walking alone in the area of 31st&nbsp;and Clifton when a suspect identified as 28-year Victor Lara-Aguilera approached her on foot and said she was coming with him.&nbsp; 

Lara-Aguilera then grabbed her arm and started to pull her with him, according to Davidson.&nbsp; The girl screamed loudly, pulled away from Lara-Aguilera, and ran to her grandmother's house.&nbsp; The girl notified her mother of what occurred, and the police were called.

Officers obtained a description of Lara-Aguilera from the girl, and he was located in the 2900 block of South Hillside in Wichita and arrested without further incident.&nbsp;

&nbsp;He is being held on requested charges of attempted kidnapping and possession of methamphetamine, according to Davidson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589112915018.png" alt="Lara-Aguilera photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Lara-Aguilera photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping and have made an arrest.Just before 4p.m. Saturday police responded to an attempted abduction call at a home in the 2500 block of South Roosevelt in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers contacted a 28-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter.The investigation revealed the girl was walking alone in the area of 31st&nbsp;and Clifton when a suspect identified as 28-year Victor Lara-Aguilera approached her on foot and said she was coming with him.&nbsp; Lara-Aguilera then grabbed her arm and started to pull her with him, according to Davidson.&nbsp; The girl screamed loudly, pulled away from Lara-Aguilera, and ran to her grandmother's house.&nbsp; The girl notified her mother of what occurred, and the police were called.Officers obtained a description of Lara-Aguilera from the girl, and he was located in the 2900 block of South Hillside in Wichita and arrested without further incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is being held on requested charges of attempted kidnapping and possession of methamphetamine, according to Davidson.

Police: Kan. man attempted to kidnap 12-year-old

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a child sex crime and have made an arrest.

Following an investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Fugitive Warrants Unit, deputes made a traffic stop Thursday near the 3400 block of SW Timberlake Lane and arrested&nbsp; Daniel F. Luetje, 46, of Topeka, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Luetje was transported to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning and then transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include 3 counts of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy with a victim under the age of 14.

The alleged incidents involved in this case occurred in the northern part of Shawnee County over a 6 year span from 2006 thru 2011, according to Stallbaumer.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588887053207.png" alt="Luetje photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Luetje photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a child sex crime and have made an arrest.Following an investigation by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Fugitive Warrants Unit, deputes made a traffic stop Thursday near the 3400 block of SW Timberlake Lane and arrested&nbsp; Daniel F. Luetje, 46, of Topeka, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.Luetje was transported to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning and then transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include 3 counts of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy with a victim under the age of 14.The alleged incidents involved in this case occurred in the northern part of Shawnee County over a 6 year span from 2006 thru 2011, according to Stallbaumer.

Kan. man under investigation for child sex crimes

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating a drive-by shooting and have made two arrests.

Just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, an officer was proactively patrolling his assigned area, when he heard multiple shots fired in the area of 3100 S. Davidson in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Police proceeded to the area and contacted a 28-year-old man man who reported suspects in a gold Ford Taurus shooting at his home. 

Officers located gunshot damage to the man's home and two vehicles outside of the home. Shell casings were also recovered on Davidson street. At the time of the drive-by, the home was occupied by the man, his 34-year-old girlfriend, and their 12-year-old daughter, according to Davidson.

Arriving officers began to circulate the area for the suspect vehicle and observed it in the area of Pawnee and Oliver in Wichita.

Police stopped the suspect vehicle and arrested 23-year-old John Tatum and 22-year-old Elijah Branstetter both of Wichita, without incident.&nbsp; Officers recovered shell casings and a handgun.&nbsp;

This was not a random incident as the 28–year-old man and Branstetter are known to each other.&nbsp;

Tatum is being held on requested charges of three counts of aggravated assault drive-by, felon in possession of a firearm, discharge a firearm into an occupied dwelling and vandalism.&nbsp;

Elijah Branstetter is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault drive-by, discharge a firearm into an occupied dwelling, vandalism, and traffic violations, according to Davidson.

Tatum has previously been arrested and convicted of charges that include theft and aggravated robbery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588940134034.png" alt="Tatum photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Tatum photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are&nbsp; investigating a drive-by shooting and have made two arrests.Just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, an officer was proactively patrolling his assigned area, when he heard multiple shots fired in the area of 3100 S. Davidson in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Police proceeded to the area and contacted a 28-year-old man man who reported suspects in a gold Ford Taurus shooting at his home. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588940302781.png" alt="Branstetter photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Branstetter photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers located gunshot damage to the man's home and two vehicles outside of the home. Shell casings were also recovered on Davidson street. At the time of the drive-by, the home was occupied by the man, his 34-year-old girlfriend, and their 12-year-old daughter, according to Davidson.No one was injured.Arriving officers began to circulate the area for the suspect vehicle and observed it in the area of Pawnee and Oliver in Wichita.Police stopped the suspect vehicle and arrested 23-year-old John Tatum and 22-year-old Elijah Branstetter both of Wichita, without incident.&nbsp; Officers recovered shell casings and a handgun.&nbsp;This was not a random incident as the 28–year-old man and Branstetter are known to each other.&nbsp;Tatum is being held on requested charges of three counts of aggravated assault drive-by, felon in possession of a firearm, discharge a firearm into an occupied dwelling and vandalism.&nbsp;Elijah Branstetter is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault drive-by, discharge a firearm into an occupied dwelling, vandalism, and traffic violations, according to Davidson.Tatum has previously been arrested and convicted of charges that include theft and aggravated robbery.

Police arrest 2 Kansas men for alleged drive-by shooting

Junction City police confirm a subject in a standoff at 124 West Third Street has been found dead after authorities entered the residence.&nbsp;

Trish Giordano, Police Captain, stated that Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Junction City police and Riley County swat teams were on the scene. "Gas was deployed several times and then entry was made and the subject was discovered deceased." His identity has not yet been released. Giordano confirmed it appeared the subject shot himself.&nbsp;

The incident began early Saturday afternoon and came to an end about 8 o'clock Saturday evening. Giordano noted the subject had been wanted on warrants in Douglas County. Authorities had surrounded the house in an attempt to arrest him after he brandished a handgun and then fled following an initial stop in the area of South Washington Street earlier in the afternoon. He fled to the residence at 124 West Third and refused to come out.&nbsp;

A multi-block area around the West Third location was evacuated. There were no other injuries.

Giordano also confirmed this incident had no connection to a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning in the area of 800 West 11th Street where two men were found dead. Police continue to investigate that case.

Law enforcement authorities on Saturday surrounded the area around a house at 124 West Third Street as they attempt to arrest a suspect. The standoff has been under way since early afternoon, but no injuries have occurred.

Junction City Police Captain Trish Giordano said officers went out with a subject in the area of South Washington Street earlier Saturday. "He had a warrant and when asked to step out of the vehicle he refused and brandished a handgun, and then took off in his vehicle. After a short chase he was found in the area of 124 West Third Street and got out of the vehicle and ran into the house."

JCPD, Kansas Highway Patrol and KBI are working at the scene. Police crime tape has been put up barricading several blocks near the actual location where the standoff is occurring.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589074361903.jpeg" alt="Police armored vehicle departing the standoff which was about two blocks from the location of this photo.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Police armored vehicle departing the standoff which was about two blocks from the location of this photo.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Junction City police confirm a subject in a standoff at 124 West Third Street has been found dead after authorities entered the residence.&nbsp;Trish Giordano, Police Captain, stated that Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Junction City police and Riley County swat teams were on the scene. "Gas was deployed several times and then entry was made and the subject was discovered deceased." His identity has not yet been released. Giordano confirmed it appeared the subject shot himself.&nbsp;The incident began early Saturday afternoon and came to an end about 8 o'clock Saturday evening. Giordano noted the subject had been wanted on warrants in Douglas County. Authorities had surrounded the house in an attempt to arrest him after he brandished a handgun and then fled following an initial stop in the area of South Washington Street earlier in the afternoon. He fled to the residence at 124 West Third and refused to come out.&nbsp;A multi-block area around the West Third location was evacuated. There were no other injuries.Giordano also confirmed this incident had no connection to a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning in the area of 800 West 11th Street where two men were found dead. Police continue to investigate that case.---Law enforcement authorities on Saturday surrounded the area around a house at 124 West Third Street as they attempt to arrest a suspect. The standoff has been under way since early afternoon, but no injuries have occurred.Junction City Police Captain Trish Giordano said officers went out with a subject in the area of South Washington Street earlier Saturday. "He had a warrant and when asked to step out of the vehicle he refused and brandished a handgun, and then took off in his vehicle. After a short chase he was found in the area of 124 West Third Street and got out of the vehicle and ran into the house."JCPD, Kansas Highway Patrol and KBI are working at the scene. Police crime tape has been put up barricading several blocks near the actual location where the standoff is occurring.

Subject in police standoff in Junction City is found dead 

MCPHERSON —This week in McPherson, barber Luke Aichele was threatened with an arrest warrant if he continued to work during virus crisis – even though he had already taken thorough safety measures, First District Congressman Roger Marshall and Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle wrote on social media.

Marshall wrote, “In a time of crisis, our country’s foundation in liberty, and our state’s founding in freedom are more important than ever.

When coronavirus hit our state, Kansans were willing to comply within reason to protect their friends and neighbors. But now, we’re seeing an administration in Kansas who is quicker to scrap our God-given freedoms than finding ways to protect our rights, our livelihoods and our local businesses.

I spoke to Luke on the phone today. It's worth adding that because Luke is self-employed – and is the only breadwinner in his household – he is still not able to access unemployment benefits due to the delay and failures of the current administration in Topeka, even though the federal government made those benefits available a long time ago.

I was raised by a Chief of Police. I was raised to respect the law. But I was also raised with basic common sense. Telling someone they cannot work to feed their family, offering them no help, and then threatening their arrest if they safely try to earn a living is wrong.

MCPHERSON —This week in McPherson, barber Luke Aichele was threatened with an arrest warrant if he continued to work during virus crisis – even though he had already taken thorough safety measures, First District Congressman Roger Marshall and Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle wrote on social media.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I have spoken with a barber from McPherson, Luke Aichele, who received an arrest warrant for opening his barbershop. Luke can’t apply for unemployment and he is simply trying to feed his family. <a href="https://t.co/lBlboiPBbX">https://t.co/lBlboiPBbX</a>&mdash; Susan Wagle (@WagleforKansas) <a href="https://twitter.com/WagleforKansas/status/1259199115931594752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Marshall wrote, “In a time of crisis, our country’s foundation in liberty, and our state’s founding in freedom are more important than ever.When coronavirus hit our state, Kansans were willing to comply within reason to protect their friends and neighbors. But now, we’re seeing an administration in Kansas who is quicker to scrap our God-given freedoms than finding ways to protect our rights, our livelihoods and our local businesses.I spoke to Luke on the phone today. It's worth adding that because Luke is self-employed – and is the only breadwinner in his household – he is still not able to access unemployment benefits due to the delay and failures of the current administration in Topeka, even though the federal government made those benefits available a long time ago.I was raised by a Chief of Police. I was raised to respect the law. But I was also raised with basic common sense. Telling someone they cannot work to feed their family, offering them no help, and then threatening their arrest if they safely try to earn a living is wrong.We are so much better than this.”

Kan. lawmakers offer support for barber who operated amid virus

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting death, have made an arrest and identified the victim as&nbsp;53-year-old Lisa R. Hill of Topeka.

At the scene, police found an a woman dead from a gunshot wound, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

Information was developed at the scene and a person of interest identified as 47-year-old Charles M. Wilson II.&nbsp;

Police located&nbsp; him inside a house nearby in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka.

Crisis Negotiators arrived on scene and began to communicate with the Wilson. Just before&nbsp;&nbsp;6:30 p.m., police took Wilson into custody without incident and questioned him at the Law Enforcement Center.

&nbsp;Wilson was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of 1st Degree Murder, according to Lt. Matt Danielson.

Hill is the mother of Joseph R. Hill who is the victim from an April 24 homicide. Whether or not these two incidents are related remains under investigation.

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

Just before 4p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to the 1100 block of NW Central Ave. on a report of a possible shooting.

Information was developed at the scene and a person of interest identified as 47-year-old Charles M. Wilson II.&nbsp; 

Police have not released the identity of the victim.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588936608302.png" alt="Wilson photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Wilson photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting death, have made an arrest and identified the victim as&nbsp;53-year-old Lisa R. Hill of Topeka.At the scene, police found an a woman dead from a gunshot wound, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.Information was developed at the scene and a person of interest identified as 47-year-old Charles M. Wilson II.&nbsp;Police located&nbsp; him inside a house nearby in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka.Crisis Negotiators arrived on scene and began to communicate with the Wilson. Just before&nbsp;&nbsp;6:30 p.m., police took Wilson into custody without incident and questioned him at the Law Enforcement Center.&nbsp;Wilson was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of 1st Degree Murder, according to Lt. Matt Danielson.Hill is the mother of Joseph R. Hill who is the victim from an April 24 homicide. Whether or not these two incidents are related remains under investigation.------------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting death and have made an arrest.Just before 4p.m. Thursday, police&nbsp;responded to the 1100 block of NW Central Ave. on a report of a possible shooting.At the scene, police found an a woman dead from a gunshot wound, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.Information was developed at the scene and a person of interest identified as 47-year-old Charles M. Wilson II.&nbsp; Police located&nbsp; him inside a house nearby in the 1200 block of NE Quincy Street in Topeka.Crisis Negotiators arrived on scene and began to communicate with the Wilson. Just before&nbsp;&nbsp;6:30 p.m., police took Wilson into custody without incident and questioned him at the Law Enforcement Center.&nbsp;Wilson was later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of 1st Degree Murder, according to Lt. Matt Danielson.Police have not released the identity of the victim.

Update: Kansas man arrested for woman's shooting death

NASHVILLE (AP) — Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&amp;B to white America, has died Saturday. He was 87.

Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning. Minson said he also spoke to Little Richard’s son and brother.

Minson added that the family is not releasing the cause of death.

Born Richard Penniman, Little Richard was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding fathers who helped shatter the color line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race music” into the mainstream. Richard’s hyperkinetic piano playing, coupled with his howling vocals and hairdo, made him an implausible sensation — a gay, black man celebrated across America during the buttoned-down Eisenhower era.

He sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and his influence on other musicians was equally staggering, from the Beatles and Otis Redding to Creedence Clearwater Revival and David Bowie. In his personal life, he wavered between raunch and religion, alternately embracing the Good Book and outrageous behavior.

“Little Richard? That’s rock ‘n’ roll,” Neil Young, who heard Richard’s riffs on the radio in Canada, told biographer Jimmy McDonough. “Little Richard was great on every record.”

It was 1956 when his classic “Tutti Frutti” landed like a hand grenade in the Top 40, exploding from radios and off turntables across the country. It was highlighted by Richard’s memorable call of “wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom.”

A string of hits followed, providing the foundation of rock music: “Lucille,” “Keep A Knockin’,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Good Golly Miss Molly.” More than 40 years after the latter charted, Bruce Springsteen was still performing “Good Golly Miss Molly” live.

The Beatles’ Paul McCartney imitated Richard’s signature yelps — perhaps most notably in the “Wooooo!” from the hit “She Loves You.” Ex-bandmate John Lennon covered Richard’s “Rip It Up” and “Ready Teddy” on the 1975 “Rock and Roll” album.

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1986, he was among the charter members with Elvis Presley, Berry, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Cooke and others.

Few were quicker to acknowledge Little Richard’s seminal role than Richard himself. The flamboyant singer claimed he paved the way for Elvis, provided Mick Jagger with his stage moves and conducted vocal lessons for McCartney.

“I am the architect of rock ‘n’ roll!” Little Richard crowed at the 1988 Grammy Awards as the crowd rose in a standing ovation. “I am the originator!”

Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia, during the Great Depression, one of 12 children. He was ostracized because he was effeminate and suffered a small deformity: his right leg was shorter than his left.

The family was religious, and Richard sang in local churches with a group called the Tiny Tots. The tug-of-war between his upbringing and rock ‘n’ roll excess tormented Penniman throughout his career.

Penniman was performing with bands by the age of 14, but there were problems at home over his sexual orientation. His father beat the boy and derided him as “half a son.”

Richard left home to join a minstrel show run by a man known as Sugarloaf Sam, occasionally appearing in drag.

In late 1955, Little Richard recorded the bawdy “Tutti Frutti,” with lyrics that were sanitized by a New Orleans songwriter. It went on to sell 1 million records over the next year.

When Little Richard’s hit was banned by many white-owned radio stations, white performers like Pat Boone and Elvis Presley did cover versions that topped the charts.

Little Richard went Hollywood with an appearance in “Don’t Knock the Rock.” But his wild lifestyle remained at odds with his faith, and a conflicted Richard quit the business in 1957 to enroll in a theological school and get married.

Richard remained on the charts when his label released previously recorded material. And he recorded a gospel record, returning to his roots.

A 1962 arrest for a homosexual encounter in a bus station restroom led to his divorce and return to performing.

He mounted three tours of England between 1962 and 1964, with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones serving as opening acts. Back in the States, he put together a band that included guitarist Jimi Hendrix — and later fired Hendrix when he was late for a bus.

In 1968, Richard hit Las Vegas and relaunched his career. Within two years, he had another hit single and made the cover of Rolling Stone.

By the mid-1970s, Richard was battling a $1,000-a-day cocaine problem and once again abandoned his musical career. He returned to religion, selling Bibles and renouncing homosexuality. For more than a decade, he vanished.

“If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody,” Richard said.

But he returned, in 1986, in spectacular fashion. Little Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and appeared in the movie “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.”

A Little Richard song from the soundtrack, “Great Gosh A’Mighty,” even put him back on the charts for the first time in more than 15 years. Little Richard was back to stay, enjoying another dose of celebrity that he fully embraced.

Macon, Georgia, named a street after its favorite son. And Little Richard was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In August 2002, he announced his retirement from live performing. But he continued to appear frequently on television, including a humorous appearance on a 2006 commercial for GEICO insurance.

Richard had hip surgery in November 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and asked fans at the time to pray for him. He lived in the Nashville area at the time.

NASHVILLE (AP) — Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&amp;B to white America, has died Saturday. He was 87.Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning. Minson said he also spoke to Little Richard’s son and brother.Minson added that the family is not releasing the cause of death.Born Richard Penniman, Little Richard was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding fathers who helped shatter the color line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race music” into the mainstream. Richard’s hyperkinetic piano playing, coupled with his howling vocals and hairdo, made him an implausible sensation — a gay, black man celebrated across America during the buttoned-down Eisenhower era.He sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and his influence on other musicians was equally staggering, from the Beatles and Otis Redding to Creedence Clearwater Revival and David Bowie. In his personal life, he wavered between raunch and religion, alternately embracing the Good Book and outrageous behavior.“Little Richard? That’s rock ‘n’ roll,” Neil Young, who heard Richard’s riffs on the radio in Canada, told biographer Jimmy McDonough. “Little Richard was great on every record.”It was 1956 when his classic “Tutti Frutti” landed like a hand grenade in the Top 40, exploding from radios and off turntables across the country. It was highlighted by Richard’s memorable call of “wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom.”A string of hits followed, providing the foundation of rock music: “Lucille,” “Keep A Knockin’,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Good Golly Miss Molly.” More than 40 years after the latter charted, Bruce Springsteen was still performing “Good Golly Miss Molly” live.The Beatles’ Paul McCartney imitated Richard’s signature yelps — perhaps most notably in the “Wooooo!” from the hit “She Loves You.” Ex-bandmate John Lennon covered Richard’s “Rip It Up” and “Ready Teddy” on the 1975 “Rock and Roll” album.When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1986, he was among the charter members with Elvis Presley, Berry, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Cooke and others.Few were quicker to acknowledge Little Richard’s seminal role than Richard himself. The flamboyant singer claimed he paved the way for Elvis, provided Mick Jagger with his stage moves and conducted vocal lessons for McCartney.ADVERTISEMENT“I am the architect of rock ‘n’ roll!” Little Richard crowed at the 1988 Grammy Awards as the crowd rose in a standing ovation. “I am the originator!”Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia, during the Great Depression, one of 12 children. He was ostracized because he was effeminate and suffered a small deformity: his right leg was shorter than his left.The family was religious, and Richard sang in local churches with a group called the Tiny Tots. The tug-of-war between his upbringing and rock ‘n’ roll excess tormented Penniman throughout his career.Penniman was performing with bands by the age of 14, but there were problems at home over his sexual orientation. His father beat the boy and derided him as “half a son.”Richard left home to join a minstrel show run by a man known as Sugarloaf Sam, occasionally appearing in drag.In late 1955, Little Richard recorded the bawdy “Tutti Frutti,” with lyrics that were sanitized by a New Orleans songwriter. It went on to sell 1 million records over the next year.When Little Richard’s hit was banned by many white-owned radio stations, white performers like Pat Boone and Elvis Presley did cover versions that topped the charts.Little Richard went Hollywood with an appearance in “Don’t Knock the Rock.” But his wild lifestyle remained at odds with his faith, and a conflicted Richard quit the business in 1957 to enroll in a theological school and get married.Richard remained on the charts when his label released previously recorded material. And he recorded a gospel record, returning to his roots.A 1962 arrest for a homosexual encounter in a bus station restroom led to his divorce and return to performing.He mounted three tours of England between 1962 and 1964, with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones serving as opening acts. Back in the States, he put together a band that included guitarist Jimi Hendrix — and later fired Hendrix when he was late for a bus.In 1968, Richard hit Las Vegas and relaunched his career. Within two years, he had another hit single and made the cover of Rolling Stone.By the mid-1970s, Richard was battling a $1,000-a-day cocaine problem and once again abandoned his musical career. He returned to religion, selling Bibles and renouncing homosexuality. For more than a decade, he vanished.“If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody,” Richard said.But he returned, in 1986, in spectacular fashion. Little Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and appeared in the movie “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.”A Little Richard song from the soundtrack, “Great Gosh A’Mighty,” even put him back on the charts for the first time in more than 15 years. Little Richard was back to stay, enjoying another dose of celebrity that he fully embraced.Macon, Georgia, named a street after its favorite son. And Little Richard was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In August 2002, he announced his retirement from live performing. But he continued to appear frequently on television, including a humorous appearance on a 2006 commercial for GEICO insurance.Richard had hip surgery in November 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and asked fans at the time to pray for him. He lived in the Nashville area at the time.thanks

Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect who tried but failed to hide from them.

Just after 1p.m. Friday, deputies attempted execute arrest warrants at 260 N. Washington just north of the City of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

&nbsp;Deputies had three felony warrants for John Paul Zapata but were unable to make contact with the individual him. While deputies were at the location, Zapata took photographs of the Sheriff’s vehicles setting outside of his residence and sent them to other people. 

These other individuals promptly notified the Sheriff’s Office, confirming Zapata was inside the house. 

Zapata also stated in his text messages law enforcement was going to have to come in and get him. Deputies continued to knock and announce their presence and Zapata refused to come to the door. 

A search warrant was obtained, and deputies repeatedly tried to make contact by voice and telephone. Zapata refused to cooperate.

The Sheriff’s office has executed search warrants at this residence before resulting in recovery of guns, methamphetamine and currency, according to Bellendir.

The Sheriff’s office was hesitant to make a forced entry immediately. Teargas was deployed twice. Sheriff’s officers forced entry and after a thorough search of the house Zapata was found hiding in a crawlspace to avoid the effects of the teargas. He refused to come out at which time several Sheriff’s deputies went into the crawlspace and removed him.

Zapata was placed under arrest at about 5:00 PM and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on charges of interference with law enforcement officer, criminal threat, felony warrant for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felony warrant for domestic battery, stalking as well as violation of the PFA and other charges. Zapata is being held without bond on one of the felony warrants and various bonds amounts on the other charges.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Great Bend Fire Department and EMS as well as the K9 officer and a detective from the Great Bend Police Department.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588988120890.png" alt="Zapata photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Zapata photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect who tried but failed to hide from them.Just after 1p.m. Friday, deputies attempted execute arrest warrants at 260 N. Washington just north of the City of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.&nbsp;Deputies had three felony warrants for John Paul Zapata but were unable to make contact with the individual him. While deputies were at the location, Zapata took photographs of the Sheriff’s vehicles setting outside of his residence and sent them to other people. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588988548314.png" alt="Deputies on the scene of the arrest Friday -photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Deputies on the scene of the arrest Friday -photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>These other individuals promptly notified the Sheriff’s Office, confirming Zapata was inside the house. Zapata also stated in his text messages law enforcement was going to have to come in and get him. Deputies continued to knock and announce their presence and Zapata refused to come to the door. A search warrant was obtained, and deputies repeatedly tried to make contact by voice and telephone. Zapata refused to cooperate.The Sheriff’s office has executed search warrants at this residence before resulting in recovery of guns, methamphetamine and currency, according to Bellendir.The Sheriff’s office was hesitant to make a forced entry immediately. Teargas was deployed twice. Sheriff’s officers forced entry and after a thorough search of the house Zapata was found hiding in a crawlspace to avoid the effects of the teargas. He refused to come out at which time several Sheriff’s deputies went into the crawlspace and removed him.Zapata was placed under arrest at about 5:00 PM and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on charges of interference with law enforcement officer, criminal threat, felony warrant for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felony warrant for domestic battery, stalking as well as violation of the PFA and other charges. Zapata is being held without bond on one of the felony warrants and various bonds amounts on the other charges.The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Great Bend Fire Department and EMS as well as the K9 officer and a detective from the Great Bend Police Department.

Friends help Kansas deputies in arrest of wanted suspect

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made two arrests.

Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, police were doing follow-up in an effort to locate 21-year-old Terrell Sanders, who was wanted regarding an aggravated burglary and robbery from a person investigation that occurred in late March, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Offices observed Sanders getting into the driver’s side of a Maroon Dodge Ram 1500 at apartments in the 3500 block of North Inwood in Wichita and 18-year-old Darius Washington getting into the passenger side.

Officers attempted to stop the truck.&nbsp; Sanders refused to stop, accelerated, and fled from officers. As Sanders fled, he struck a WPD patrol vehicle, causing minor damage and no injuries. 

A traffic purist ensued. During the pursuit, Sanders struck two vehicles occupied by only drivers in the area of 30th and Woodlawn. No one was injured in the collisions. 

After Sanders struck the vehicles, he continued to flee from officers in the truck. In the area of the 2000 block of North Woodlawn, Sanders fled from the truck on foot. 

Officers arrested him after a short foot pursuit. He is being held on requested charges of flee and elude police, two counts of hit and run, two counts of aggravated burglary, robbery from a person, domestic battery, simple battery, multiple traffic charges, and an outstanding warrant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Washington was contacted in the truck and arrested on a charge of marijuana possession.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Sanders has previously been arrested and convicted on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588883120607.png" alt="Sanders" />
 <figcaption>Sanders</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made two arrests.Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, police were doing follow-up in an effort to locate 21-year-old Terrell Sanders, who was wanted regarding an aggravated burglary and robbery from a person investigation that occurred in late March, according to officer Charley Davidson.Offices observed Sanders getting into the driver’s side of a Maroon Dodge Ram 1500 at apartments in the 3500 block of North Inwood in Wichita and 18-year-old Darius Washington getting into the passenger side.Officers attempted to stop the truck.&nbsp; Sanders refused to stop, accelerated, and fled from officers. As Sanders fled, he struck a WPD patrol vehicle, causing minor damage and no injuries. A traffic purist ensued. During the pursuit, Sanders struck two vehicles occupied by only drivers in the area of 30th and Woodlawn. No one was injured in the collisions. After Sanders struck the vehicles, he continued to flee from officers in the truck. In the area of the 2000 block of North Woodlawn, Sanders fled from the truck on foot. Officers arrested him after a short foot pursuit. He is being held on requested charges of flee and elude police, two counts of hit and run, two counts of aggravated burglary, robbery from a person, domestic battery, simple battery, multiple traffic charges, and an outstanding warrant.&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington was contacted in the truck and arrested on a charge of marijuana possession.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanders has previously been arrested and convicted on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon.

Kan. burglary suspect crashes into police car during chase

BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged child sex abuse at a day care and have made an arrest.

On May 03, the El Dorado Police Department took a report regarding past sexual abuse that occurred approximately 5 years ago at EduCare Daycare Center on the Butler Community College Campus in El Dorado, according to police.

 During the course of this investigation police arrested&nbsp;an employee of the daycare facility identified as 31-year-old Brett Martin, on requested charges of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child. 

Martin is no longer listed on <a href="https://www.butlercc.edu/info/201137/educare-center-learning-lab/139/contact-educare">the school's website</a> as the daycare's assistant director.

According to police, Martin was involved in multiple community organization where he came&nbsp;into contact with children.

Police said this is a great reminder to have a conversation with your children regarding sexual abuse. For help with starting this conversation with your children please utilize&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SCARF-Sunlight-Childrens-Advocacy-Rights-Foundation-109172132828/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARDvO1VRkXC3XDjH8Jm7gGiGytWmP6TmPIn8lUssVgUz4jlkj7WDAcBSpOEkVX6n_cRGfvVMIatDFNgs&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBuMbO0_egIB_lDjk88T3BOY02r7s_KJq7uDVcCWRH6dia72rMN9bjpIzo0AXAmIJzRCeo0OR0PA9HEXSNH-U4NA_NVOq4wWSbvaTUoo9YxNGiwu2Rq0V8AocrLSVrx03OdT6-tdrgSewgNJsteMWSxyIo2TuOR-9aSU9xWJOjHr2UiCINs_zDvrKjZoqLlLdTP55iTi6WN1S3w1ppKEbX8xjX6qsFkpPBXYZ_JdGXV7NQXUa6mmg1JnWFnBWo4nDgsEAdO2kgGZva9RB0HiVMQJR-B-3HG5zg-dgwQeLwJ0PUSpGyTR7-fugpN-mDN1oWyqguF2TA3MYhRAIVRcqzEtg">SCARF - Sunlight Children's Advocacy &amp; Rights Foundation</a>&nbsp;which can be reached at 316-313-4107.

If you have information regarding the on-going investigation or believe your child is a victim of sexual abuse please contact Detective Kayla Gatz at 316-322-4498 or e-mail at Kgatz@eldoks.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588879537465.png" alt="Martin / photo Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Martin / photo Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged child sex abuse at a day care and have made an arrest.On May 03, the El Dorado Police Department took a report regarding past sexual abuse that occurred approximately 5 years ago at EduCare Daycare Center on the Butler Community College Campus in El Dorado, according to police. During the course of this investigation police arrested&nbsp;an employee of the daycare facility identified as 31-year-old Brett Martin, on requested charges of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child. Martin is no longer listed on <a href="https://www.butlercc.edu/info/201137/educare-center-learning-lab/139/contact-educare">the school's website</a> as the daycare's assistant director.According to police, Martin was involved in multiple community organization where he came&nbsp;into contact with children.Police said this is a great reminder to have a conversation with your children regarding sexual abuse. For help with starting this conversation with your children please utilize&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SCARF-Sunlight-Childrens-Advocacy-Rights-Foundation-109172132828/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARDvO1VRkXC3XDjH8Jm7gGiGytWmP6TmPIn8lUssVgUz4jlkj7WDAcBSpOEkVX6n_cRGfvVMIatDFNgs&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBuMbO0_egIB_lDjk88T3BOY02r7s_KJq7uDVcCWRH6dia72rMN9bjpIzo0AXAmIJzRCeo0OR0PA9HEXSNH-U4NA_NVOq4wWSbvaTUoo9YxNGiwu2Rq0V8AocrLSVrx03OdT6-tdrgSewgNJsteMWSxyIo2TuOR-9aSU9xWJOjHr2UiCINs_zDvrKjZoqLlLdTP55iTi6WN1S3w1ppKEbX8xjX6qsFkpPBXYZ_JdGXV7NQXUa6mmg1JnWFnBWo4nDgsEAdO2kgGZva9RB0HiVMQJR-B-3HG5zg-dgwQeLwJ0PUSpGyTR7-fugpN-mDN1oWyqguF2TA3MYhRAIVRcqzEtg">SCARF - Sunlight Children's Advocacy &amp; Rights Foundation</a>&nbsp;which can be reached at 316-313-4107.If you have information regarding the on-going investigation or believe your child is a victim of sexual abuse please contact Detective Kayla Gatz at 316-322-4498 or e-mail at Kgatz@eldoks.com.

Kan. college daycare employee accused of child sex crimes

Geary County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Director and Sundown Salute Coordinator, Michelle Stimatze, confirmed on Thursday that one of&nbsp; the scheduled headline performers for Sundown Salute in 2021, Brian Howe has died.&nbsp;

Stimatze noted that Howe was a lead singer for Bad Company in the late 1980's and early 90's. "He has passed away at the age of 66."&nbsp;&nbsp;Howe died of cardiac arrest at his home in Florida on Wednesday.

Howe had been scheduled to perform at Sundown Salute this year in Junction City, but the Fourth of July celebration was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Geary County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Director and Sundown Salute Coordinator, Michelle Stimatze, confirmed on Thursday that one of&nbsp; the scheduled headline performers for Sundown Salute in 2021, Brian Howe has died.&nbsp;Stimatze noted that Howe was a lead singer for Bad Company in the late 1980's and early 90's. "He has passed away at the age of 66."&nbsp;&nbsp;Howe died of cardiac arrest at his home in Florida on Wednesday.Howe had been scheduled to perform at Sundown Salute this year in Junction City, but the Fourth of July celebration was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Former lead singer for Bad Company, scheduled Sundown Salute performer has died

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators from multiple states were looking Thursday into whether a long-haul trucker from Iowa who's implicated in at least three women's slayings in the 1990s could be responsible for other unsolved homicides.

Officers arrested Clark Perry Baldwin, 58, in Waterloo on Wednesday after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to three women whose bodies were dumped in Wyoming and Tennessee. Court documents allege that he also raped and choked a woman in Texas in 1991.

Detectives with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are “looking at any connections” that Baldwin may have to cold cases from that era, special agent Mike Krapfl said. He said other agencies were scrutinizing Baldwin given that he traveled the country.

“Obviously there are several cases that need to be followed up on,” Krapfl said.

One case of interest is the 1992 death of Tammy Jo Zywicki, 21, an Iowa college student who was last seen after her car broke down on an Illinois highway. A man driving a semitrailer was seen near her vehicle. Zywicki’s body was found in rural Missouri.

In Wyoming, Baldwin is charged in the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in 1992 roughly 400 miles apart. Investigators never identified the women, nicknaming them “Bitter Creek Betty” and “I-90 Jane Doe.” In Tennessee, Baldwin is charged with two counts of murder in the 1991 killing of a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Topping, Virginia, Pamela McCall, and her fetus.

Another involves Rhonda Knutson, 22, a truck stop convenience store clerk in northern Iowa who was bludgeoned to death during an overnight shift in 1992. Investigators have released sketches of two men who were in the store, including one trucker. Baldwin lived in nearby Nashua, Iowa.

A Tennessee crime lab developed a DNA profile of the suspect in McCall's death last year after a cold case investigator submitted evidence for analysis. A check in a national database matched the profile to one that had been developed years earlier linking the two Wyoming deaths.

Investigators zeroed in on Baldwin after finding DNA in commercial genealogy databases of someone related to the suspect’s profile, court documents say. Last month in Waterloo, the FBI secretly collected DNA from Baldwin’s trash and a shopping cart he used at Walmart and testing revealed that it was a match.

Tennessee District Attorney General Brent Cooper praised investigators for “bringing this serial killer to justice.”

“I'm also very happy to be able to give Rose McCall's mother a chance to see justice for her daughter's and granddaughter's murders,” he said. “As she put it in a recent phone call, ‘At least I have a grave to visit, some moms don’t even that.'"

A similar allegation of violence against Baldwin also helped investigators make their case.

Court documents say that Baldwin allegedly raped a female hitchhiker from Kansas in Wheeler County, Texas, at gunpoint in his truck in 1991. The 21-year-old woman told police that Baldwin struck her on the head, bound her hands and mouth and tried to choke her to death. He allegedly admitted to the assault but was released pending grand jury proceedings. Ultimately, he wasn't prosecuted.

Baldwin, who has previously lived in Nashua, Iowa, and Springfield, Missouri, was a cross-country truck driver for Marten Transport.

Baldwin's name also surfaced during a 1992 homicide investigation in Iowa. His ex-wife told police then that Baldwin once bragged about “killing a girl out west by strangulation and throwing her out of his truck,” court documents say.

In 1997, Secret Service agents raided Baldwin’s apartment in Springfield, Missouri, after learning he was making counterfeit U.S. currency on a personal computer. He and two female associates were indicted on counterfeiting charges. Baldwin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and released in 1999.

Baldwin is being held at the Black Hawk County jail pending extradition proceedings to Tennessee.

The charges stunned Jazz Baldwin, 32, of New Hampton, Iowa, who said she learned two years ago that Baldwin was her father after he purchased a DNA test kit. The two had been in contact over Facebook since then, she said.

“I heard rumors about his ‘possible crimes’ but always thought they were bogus,” she wrote in a Facebook message. “Murder was NOT on the list of things we thought he had done and gotten away with.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588859053162.png" alt="Baldwin photo Black Hawk Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Baldwin photo Black Hawk Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators from multiple states were looking Thursday into whether a long-haul trucker from Iowa who's implicated in at least three women's slayings in the 1990s could be responsible for other unsolved homicides.Officers arrested Clark Perry Baldwin, 58, in Waterloo on Wednesday after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to three women whose bodies were dumped in Wyoming and Tennessee. Court documents allege that he also raped and choked a woman in Texas in 1991.Detectives with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are “looking at any connections” that Baldwin may have to cold cases from that era, special agent Mike Krapfl said. He said other agencies were scrutinizing Baldwin given that he traveled the country.“Obviously there are several cases that need to be followed up on,” Krapfl said.One case of interest is the 1992 death of Tammy Jo Zywicki, 21, an Iowa college student who was last seen after her car broke down on an Illinois highway. A man driving a semitrailer was seen near her vehicle. Zywicki’s body was found in rural Missouri.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588849072314.png" alt="Pamela McCall was 24 weeks pregnant at the time of her murder, according to Brent Cooper, district attorney of Tennessee's 22nd Judicial District -photos courtesy The District Attorney's office" />
 <figcaption>Pamela McCall was 24 weeks pregnant at the time of her murder, according to Brent Cooper, district attorney of Tennessee's 22nd Judicial District -photos courtesy The District Attorney's office</figcaption>
 </figure>In Wyoming, Baldwin is charged in the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in 1992 roughly 400 miles apart. Investigators never identified the women, nicknaming them “Bitter Creek Betty” and “I-90 Jane Doe.” In Tennessee, Baldwin is charged with two counts of murder in the 1991 killing of a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Topping, Virginia, Pamela McCall, and her fetus.Another involves Rhonda Knutson, 22, a truck stop convenience store clerk in northern Iowa who was bludgeoned to death during an overnight shift in 1992. Investigators have released sketches of two men who were in the store, including one trucker. Baldwin lived in nearby Nashua, Iowa.A Tennessee crime lab developed a DNA profile of the suspect in McCall's death last year after a cold case investigator submitted evidence for analysis. A check in a national database matched the profile to one that had been developed years earlier linking the two Wyoming deaths.Investigators zeroed in on Baldwin after finding DNA in commercial genealogy databases of someone related to the suspect’s profile, court documents say. Last month in Waterloo, the FBI secretly collected DNA from Baldwin’s trash and a shopping cart he used at Walmart and testing revealed that it was a match.Tennessee District Attorney General Brent Cooper praised investigators for “bringing this serial killer to justice.”“I'm also very happy to be able to give Rose McCall's mother a chance to see justice for her daughter's and granddaughter's murders,” he said. “As she put it in a recent phone call, ‘At least I have a grave to visit, some moms don’t even that.'"A similar allegation of violence against Baldwin also helped investigators make their case.Court documents say that Baldwin allegedly raped a female hitchhiker from Kansas in Wheeler County, Texas, at gunpoint in his truck in 1991. The 21-year-old woman told police that Baldwin struck her on the head, bound her hands and mouth and tried to choke her to death. He allegedly admitted to the assault but was released pending grand jury proceedings. Ultimately, he wasn't prosecuted.Baldwin, who has previously lived in Nashua, Iowa, and Springfield, Missouri, was a cross-country truck driver for Marten Transport.Baldwin's name also surfaced during a 1992 homicide investigation in Iowa. His ex-wife told police then that Baldwin once bragged about “killing a girl out west by strangulation and throwing her out of his truck,” court documents say.In 1997, Secret Service agents raided Baldwin’s apartment in Springfield, Missouri, after learning he was making counterfeit U.S. currency on a personal computer. He and two female associates were indicted on counterfeiting charges. Baldwin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and released in 1999.Baldwin is being held at the Black Hawk County jail pending extradition proceedings to Tennessee.The charges stunned Jazz Baldwin, 32, of New Hampton, Iowa, who said she learned two years ago that Baldwin was her father after he purchased a DNA test kit. The two had been in contact over Facebook since then, she said.“I heard rumors about his ‘possible crimes’ but always thought they were bogus,” she wrote in a Facebook message. “Murder was NOT on the list of things we thought he had done and gotten away with.”__

Trucker charged in serial killings faces scrutiny in Kansas, nationwide

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a stolen vehicle and high speed chase.&nbsp;

Just after 1p.m. Wednesday, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center was notified of a theft from Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, according to a media release.

It was determined the suspect in the theft was driving a stolen vehicle. At approximately 1:45 p.m., a pursuit began involving the stolen vehicle in the 1100 block of Pillsbury Drive.

The vehicle began traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 at high speeds.

Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers became involved in the pursuit near the Geary/Riley county line.

The pursuit ended after using tire deflation devices and a tactical vehicle intervention on the fleeing vehicle.

KHP reports two people are now in custody including 25-year-old Kayla Auchard who is being held on a bond of $10,000 for Possession of stolen property; Value $1,500 to $25,000 Flee or attempt to elude; Commission of any felony, according to the Riley County arrest report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588864946809.png" alt="Auchard photo from an earlier arrest in Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Auchard photo from an earlier arrest in Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a stolen vehicle and high speed chase.&nbsp;Just after 1p.m. Wednesday, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center was notified of a theft from Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, according to a media release.It was determined the suspect in the theft was driving a stolen vehicle. At approximately 1:45 p.m., a pursuit began involving the stolen vehicle in the 1100 block of Pillsbury Drive.The vehicle began traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 at high speeds.Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers became involved in the pursuit near the Geary/Riley county line.The pursuit ended after using tire deflation devices and a tactical vehicle intervention on the fleeing vehicle.KHP reports two people are now in custody including 25-year-old Kayla Auchard who is being held on a bond of $10,000 for Possession of stolen property; Value $1,500 to $25,000 Flee or attempt to elude; Commission of any felony, according to the Riley County arrest report.

Update: 2 in custody after chase in stolen car on I-70

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday that she’s still considering releasing some Kansas inmates early because of the coronavirus pandemic even though an outbreak of hundreds of cases has one prison under quarantine.

Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/31673502b3271e605e1b13ad197c9dc4">confirmed last week</a>&nbsp;during an Associated Press interview that the Department of Corrections moved six inmates from state to house arrest before being forced to stop early releases because of an outbreak at the Lansing Correctional Facility outside Kansas City. As of Wednesday, 609 inmates and 88 staff members there were infected.

The burgeoning cases at the Lansing prison — with 85% of the inmates showing no symptoms — helped fuel a 5.1% increase Wednesday in confirmed cases in Kansas. The prison’s home of Leavenworth County saw its confirmed cases rise by 30% from Tuesday, up 181 to 783 total, while the state’s total increased to 5,734, up 276. The actual number of cases is thought to be higher because of limited testing and because people can be infected without feeling ill.

Reported COVID-19-related deaths increased by seven to 144, according to the state’s count. John Hopkins University said 162 had died. Three deaths have occurred at the Lansing prison; eight staff members and six inmates also are infected at seven other facilities, with no deaths.

“The issue of releasing folks from prison is an ongoing one,” Kelly said during a Statehouse briefing. “I expect that it will be sort of a rolling measure, now that we’ve got the system in place to verify who’s eligible for that.”

Kelly has faced criticism from advocates and inmates’ families and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/83731f5bfeb061b5e1fa5b4fc5b096bf">a state-court lawsuit&nbsp;</a>for not acting sooner to release inmates.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/021_000_0000_chapter/021_066_0000_article/021_066_0009_section/021_066_0009_k/" target="_blank">A state law&nbsp;</a>allows the Department of Corrections to move inmates who’ve committed less serious crimes into house.

Some 80% of Lansing’s 1,700 or so inmates had been tested as of Wednesday, and Norman said the entire staff should be tested by next week.

The Lansing outbreak continues to fuel daily increases in Kansas cases after Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/abd6bb1cfc4f6349d94f853f04b12bcb">let a statewide stay-at-home order expire&nbsp;</a>at midnight Sunday.

One key issue in reopening the economy has been local officials’ ability to trace the contacts of infected people, and the state health department has brought on about 200 people to help them. It plans to increase the number to 400, said Dr. Lee Norman, the department’s top administrator, and most will be volunteers.

But Norman added, “I think we’ll get a little bit stretched thin when people start going back to work as the economy and as businesses open back up again.”

Kelly and Norman acknowledged that some workers might fear going back to work. In other states, refusing to go back is seen legally as voluntarily quitting, so that the workers who are then fired aren’t eligible for unemployment benefits. Kelly said Kansas will “case by case basis” rather than having a blanket policy.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Because of the pandemic, the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature started its annual spring break March 20, more than two weeks early. Legislative leaders decided Wednesday that lawmakers will reconvene May 21 for a single day of work.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588805379177.png" alt="Governor Laura Kelly during Wednesday's press briefing" />
 <figcaption>Governor Laura Kelly during Wednesday's press briefing</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday that she’s still considering releasing some Kansas inmates early because of the coronavirus pandemic even though an outbreak of hundreds of cases has one prison under quarantine.Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/31673502b3271e605e1b13ad197c9dc4">confirmed last week</a>&nbsp;during an Associated Press interview that the Department of Corrections moved six inmates from state to house arrest before being forced to stop early releases because of an outbreak at the Lansing Correctional Facility outside Kansas City. As of Wednesday, 609 inmates and 88 staff members there were infected.The burgeoning cases at the Lansing prison — with 85% of the inmates showing no symptoms — helped fuel a 5.1% increase Wednesday in confirmed cases in Kansas. The prison’s home of Leavenworth County saw its confirmed cases rise by 30% from Tuesday, up 181 to 783 total, while the state’s total increased to 5,734, up 276. The actual number of cases is thought to be higher because of limited testing and because people can be infected without feeling ill.Reported COVID-19-related deaths increased by seven to 144, according to the state’s count. John Hopkins University said 162 had died. Three deaths have occurred at the Lansing prison; eight staff members and six inmates also are infected at seven other facilities, with no deaths.“The issue of releasing folks from prison is an ongoing one,” Kelly said during a Statehouse briefing. “I expect that it will be sort of a rolling measure, now that we’ve got the system in place to verify who’s eligible for that.”Kelly has faced criticism from advocates and inmates’ families and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/83731f5bfeb061b5e1fa5b4fc5b096bf">a state-court lawsuit&nbsp;</a>for not acting sooner to release inmates.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/021_000_0000_chapter/021_066_0000_article/021_066_0009_section/021_066_0009_k/" target="_blank">A state law&nbsp;</a>allows the Department of Corrections to move inmates who’ve committed less serious crimes into house.Some 80% of Lansing’s 1,700 or so inmates had been tested as of Wednesday, and Norman said the entire staff should be tested by next week.The Lansing outbreak continues to fuel daily increases in Kansas cases after Kelly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/abd6bb1cfc4f6349d94f853f04b12bcb">let a statewide stay-at-home order expire&nbsp;</a>at midnight Sunday.One key issue in reopening the economy has been local officials’ ability to trace the contacts of infected people, and the state health department has brought on about 200 people to help them. It plans to increase the number to 400, said Dr. Lee Norman, the department’s top administrator, and most will be volunteers.But Norman added, “I think we’ll get a little bit stretched thin when people start going back to work as the economy and as businesses open back up again.”Kelly and Norman acknowledged that some workers might fear going back to work. In other states, refusing to go back is seen legally as voluntarily quitting, so that the workers who are then fired aren’t eligible for unemployment benefits. Kelly said Kansas will “case by case basis” rather than having a blanket policy.For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.Because of the pandemic, the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature started its annual spring break March 20, more than two weeks early. Legislative leaders decided Wednesday that lawmakers will reconvene May 21 for a single day of work.

Kansas still mulling inmate releases despite prison outbreak

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588713819700.png" alt="Stubblefield photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Stubblefield photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas womanJust after 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of shots fired in the trailer court located at 1919 SE Adams in Topeka, according to&nbsp;LT. Manuel Munoz.Police determined that the shots were fired in lot #27 as a result of a domestic dispute.An investigation revealed that shots were fired in the home, but no one was struck by the gunfire. The suspects had left the scene and an attempt to locate was issued. Officers later located two individuals at 845 SW Frazier in Topeka, according to Munoz.Officers took two adults and a small infant to the Law Enforcement Center to be interviewed and later arrested Hunter L Stubblefield, 21, of Topeka on requested charges Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Felony Criminal Damage to Property and Aggravated Child Endangerment. The infant was later released to the family, according to Munoz.