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

Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, officers were called to Lowes, 1621 SW Arvonia Place in Topeka in reference a subject that had smashed through the south door of the store attempting to gain entry, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

The subject left the scene prior to officers’ arrival without gaining entry into the store. A short time later, officers were called to Menards, 6401 SW 17th in Topeka on a similar report that a subject had broken through a door and was currently inside the store. 

Officers located the subject identified as 42-year-old Curtis E. Wright inside Menards and took him into custody.

&nbsp;Wright was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Attempted Aggravated Burglary (Lowes, Burglary (Menards, Criminal damage to property and a Violation of Stay Home Order, according to Munoz.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and attempted burglary and have made an arrest.Just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, officers were called to Lowes, 1621 SW Arvonia Place in Topeka in reference a subject that had smashed through the south door of the store attempting to gain entry, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.The subject left the scene prior to officers’ arrival without gaining entry into the store. A short time later, officers were called to Menards, 6401 SW 17th in Topeka on a similar report that a subject had broken through a door and was currently inside the store. Officers located the subject identified as 42-year-old Curtis E. Wright inside Menards and took him into custody.&nbsp;Wright was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Attempted Aggravated Burglary (Lowes, Burglary (Menards, Criminal damage to property and a Violation of Stay Home Order, according to Munoz.

Police catch suspect during burglary of Kan. home improvement store

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A vehicle struck two pedestrians Saturday evening on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman, police said.

Officers responding to the scene arrested the driver, the Kansas City Police Department said in a news release. The westbound Cadillac sedan hit the man before turning southbound and striking the woman at about 7:20 p.m. It then crashed into a yard.

A 68-year-old Kansas City man died at the scene, police said. The woman was taken to a hospital where she is listed in serious condition.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A vehicle struck two pedestrians Saturday evening on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman, police said.Officers responding to the scene arrested the driver, the Kansas City Police Department said in a news release. The westbound Cadillac sedan hit the man before turning southbound and striking the woman at about 7:20 p.m. It then crashed into a yard.A 68-year-old Kansas City man died at the scene, police said. The woman was taken to a hospital where she is listed in serious condition.

Driver arrested after man killed, woman hurt in KC crash

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an April 23, fatal shooting that took the life of 30-year-old Blake Mayes of Wichita and have reported two arrests.

Police are asking the public for help locating&nbsp; 28-year-old Jesse Sweeney of Wichita, in connection with the shooting. 

On Saturday, authorities reported the arrest of&nbsp;51-year-old William Moore of Wichita. Sunday police reported&nbsp;36-year-old Bobbie Williams-Cox of Topeka was also in custody. They are both being held&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder.

Moore is also facing charges that include domestic battery and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Sedgwick County arrest report.

Just after 7 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 200 block of North Charles in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, police found Mayes on the front porch of the home with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; EMS transported him to an area hospital where he died.

Police on the scene of Thursday's fatal shooting -<a href="https://www.kwch.com/content/news/Man-critically-injured-in-W-Wichita-shooting-569911421.html">photo courtesy KWCH</a>

The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at the home between Mayes and three other known individuals.&nbsp; During the disturbance, Mayes was shot one time, causing his fatal injuries.

Police released no additional details Friday afternoon.

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 30-year-old Blake Mayes of Wichita.

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 </figure>SweeneySEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an April 23, fatal shooting that took the life of 30-year-old Blake Mayes of Wichita and have reported two arrests.Police are asking the public for help locating&nbsp; 28-year-old Jesse Sweeney of Wichita, in connection with the shooting. <figure>
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 </figure>On Saturday, authorities reported the arrest of&nbsp;51-year-old William Moore of Wichita. Sunday police reported&nbsp;36-year-old Bobbie Williams-Cox of Topeka was also in custody. They are both being held&nbsp; on a requested charge of first-degree murder.Moore is also facing charges that include domestic battery and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Sedgwick County arrest report.<figure>
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 </figure>Just after 7 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 200 block of North Charles in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, police found Mayes on the front porch of the home with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; EMS transported him to an area hospital where he died.<figure>
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 </figure>Police on the scene of Thursday's fatal shooting -<a href="https://www.kwch.com/content/news/Man-critically-injured-in-W-Wichita-shooting-569911421.html">photo courtesy KWCH</a>The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at the home between Mayes and three other known individuals.&nbsp; During the disturbance, Mayes was shot one time, causing his fatal injuries.Police released no additional details Friday afternoon.-------SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as 30-year-old Blake Mayes of Wichita.Just after 7 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 200 block of North Charles in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Upon arrival, police found Mayes on the front porch of the home with a gunshot wound to his body.&nbsp; EMS transported him to an area hospital where he died.The investigation revealed a disturbance occurred at the home between Mayes and three other known individuals.&nbsp; During the disturbance, Mayes was shot one time, causing his fatal injuries.

2 in custody, search continues for suspect in fatal Kan. shooting

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that wounded a Kansas man.

Just before 10p.m. Thursday, police proactively patrolling and focusing on an increase in drive-by shootings heard several shots being fired in the area of 3800 E. Ross Parkway in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

Then officers were alerted by 911 to a shooting at that location.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, officers located blood evidence and a shell casing on Ross Parkway street.&nbsp; A 25-year-old male victim was then located at a business at 31st&nbsp;and Hillside with a gunshot wound to his body, according to Davidson.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the 25-year-old man met two women on a dating app, and he agreed to meet them along with his 25-year-old friend in the 3800 block of East Ross Parkway to engage in drug activity.

As the victim was standing outside of his vehicle, he was approached by an unknown suspect who pushed him and then fired a shot, striking him.&nbsp; The suspect fled, and the victim and his friend drove to the business at 31st&nbsp;and Hillside.

Police have not reported an arrest. Davidson did say, "using dating apps can be positive. However, there could also be potential dangers.&nbsp; WPD wants to remind citizens of some steps you can take when meeting someone you don’t know:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid sharing a lot of personal information;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrange for your own transportation to a location;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meet in a public place;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meet with a trusted person; and

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share your location with a family member or friend and have them check-in.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that wounded a Kansas man.Just before 10p.m. Thursday, police proactively patrolling and focusing on an increase in drive-by shootings heard several shots being fired in the area of 3800 E. Ross Parkway in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Then officers were alerted by 911 to a shooting at that location.&nbsp;Upon arrival, officers located blood evidence and a shell casing on Ross Parkway street.&nbsp; A 25-year-old male victim was then located at a business at 31st&nbsp;and Hillside with a gunshot wound to his body, according to Davidson.&nbsp; He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.The investigation revealed the 25-year-old man met two women on a dating app, and he agreed to meet them along with his 25-year-old friend in the 3800 block of East Ross Parkway to engage in drug activity.As the victim was standing outside of his vehicle, he was approached by an unknown suspect who pushed him and then fired a shot, striking him.&nbsp; The suspect fled, and the victim and his friend drove to the business at 31st&nbsp;and Hillside.Police have not reported an arrest. Davidson did say, "using dating apps can be positive. However, there could also be potential dangers.&nbsp; WPD wants to remind citizens of some steps you can take when meeting someone you don’t know:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid sharing a lot of personal information;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrange for your own transportation to a location;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meet in a public place;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meet with a trusted person; and·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share your location with a family member or friend and have them check-in.

Kan. man shot after lured to robbery on dating app

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a shooting incident.&nbsp;

Just after 6:30 a.m.&nbsp; Thursday, the Wichita Police Department Violent Crimes Community Response Team (VCCRT) officers and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of West Anita in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

During the execution of the warrant, police arrested 33-year-old Dontreal Banks and&nbsp;recovered a rifle, handgun, heroin, ecstasy, and ammunition.&nbsp; They also located a vehicle was that&nbsp; believed to have been involved in an April shooting incident.

Banks is currently is a federal parolee and was released into the custody of the United States Marshall’s Service on&nbsp;federal firearm and drug charges, and a federal parole violation, stemming from ongoing gun investigations, according to Davidson.

In addition, Banks has been arrested and convicted of charges that include robbery, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal discharge of a firearm, and possession of drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a shooting incident.&nbsp;Just after 6:30 a.m.&nbsp; Thursday, the Wichita Police Department Violent Crimes Community Response Team (VCCRT) officers and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of West Anita in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.During the execution of the warrant, police arrested 33-year-old Dontreal Banks and&nbsp;recovered a rifle, handgun, heroin, ecstasy, and ammunition.&nbsp; They also located a vehicle was that&nbsp; believed to have been involved in an April shooting incident.Banks is currently is a federal parolee and was released into the custody of the United States Marshall’s Service on&nbsp;federal firearm and drug charges, and a federal parole violation, stemming from ongoing gun investigations, according to Davidson.In addition, Banks has been arrested and convicted of charges that include robbery, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal discharge of a firearm, and possession of drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

SWAT team helps arrest Kansas man on federal weapons charges 

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teens in connection with an alleged car theft.

&nbsp;Early Thursday, a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of North 10th Street in Saline, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The keys had been left in the car.

Later Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Chicago in Salina for the report of a blue passenger car that had crashed into a fence and a tree, according to Forrester.

Witnesses told police that a girl and two boys fled from the accident scene.

An officer spotted a 14-year-old girl running nearby in the 100 block of North West Place. She advised the officer that the driver of the vehicle was Marquez Ruffin, 19, of Salina, and that there was also a 16-year-old boy in the vehicle.

After conducting an investigation, police arrested Ruffin on requested of Felony theft, Two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child, Two counts of contributing to a child’s misconduct, Duty to report a crash with unattended property, Reckless driving

Police also arrested the 14-year-old girl on a requested charge&nbsp; of felony theft, according to Forrester.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two teens in connection with an alleged car theft.&nbsp;Early Thursday, a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of North 10th Street in Saline, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The keys had been left in the car.Later Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Chicago in Salina for the report of a blue passenger car that had crashed into a fence and a tree, according to Forrester.Witnesses told police that a girl and two boys fled from the accident scene.An officer spotted a 14-year-old girl running nearby in the 100 block of North West Place. She advised the officer that the driver of the vehicle was Marquez Ruffin, 19, of Salina, and that there was also a 16-year-old boy in the vehicle.After conducting an investigation, police arrested Ruffin on requested of Felony theft, Two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child, Two counts of contributing to a child’s misconduct, Duty to report a crash with unattended property, Reckless drivingPolice also arrested the 14-year-old girl on a requested charge&nbsp; of felony theft, according to Forrester.

Police catch 2 Kansas teens after crash in stolen car

Kansas City (AP) — A woman stands charged in the shooting death of man at his suburban Kansas City home, prosecutors said.

Blue Springs police had reported that the body of Wayne Tindell, 65, was found Sunday afternoon in his trailer home parked near a Walmart store.

On Wednesday, the Jackson County prosecutor’s office said Francesca Hernandez, 32, of Kansas City, had been arrested in the case and charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, vehicle theft and a weapons count.

Police said Hernandez has denied shooting Tindell, but investigators said she had a handgun and Tindell’s cellphone and credit card in her possession when she was arrested.

Prosecutors have Hernandez be held on a $300,000 cash bond.

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 </figure>Hernandez photo Jackson CountyKansas City (AP) — A woman stands charged in the shooting death of man at his suburban Kansas City home, prosecutors said.Blue Springs police had reported that the body of Wayne Tindell, 65, was found Sunday afternoon in his trailer home parked near a Walmart store.On Wednesday, the Jackson County prosecutor’s office said Francesca Hernandez, 32, of Kansas City, had been arrested in the case and charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, vehicle theft and a weapons count.Police said Hernandez has denied shooting Tindell, but investigators said she had a handgun and Tindell’s cellphone and credit card in her possession when she was arrested.Prosecutors have Hernandez be held on a $300,000 cash bond.

Police: KC woman found with gun, dead man's credit card

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have made an arrest.

Just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a call for police at a home in the 3000 block of North Porter in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, officers heard a disturbance inside the home and, through a window observed a suspect later identified as Horace Gwyn, 54,&nbsp; holding his girlfriend hostage with a knife to her throat, threatening to harm her if police entered.

Officers were able to establish communication with Gwyn through a window and communicate with him in an effort to de-escalate the situation. At that point, the girlfriend screamed.&nbsp; The officers thought she was being injured, feared for her life, and forced entry into the home.

Gwyn released his girlfriend and jumped out of a window in an attempt to flee, but was arrested after being tased by an officer on the scene.&nbsp; Gwyn was not injured. The woman was contacted inside of the house and had sustained minor cuts to her neck and chest from the knife.&nbsp;

Gwyn is being held on a <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20035163">$50,000 bond</a> on requested charges of rape, aggravated burglary, two counts of aggravated sodomy, aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated battery, battery of a law enforcement officer, and resist arrest.

&nbsp;Gwyn has previously been arrested and convicted of charges that include Aggravated battery and battery, according to Davidson.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault and have made an arrest.Just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a call for police at a home in the 3000 block of North Porter in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.Upon arrival, officers heard a disturbance inside the home and, through a window observed a suspect later identified as Horace Gwyn, 54,&nbsp; holding his girlfriend hostage with a knife to her throat, threatening to harm her if police entered.Officers were able to establish communication with Gwyn through a window and communicate with him in an effort to de-escalate the situation. At that point, the girlfriend screamed.&nbsp; The officers thought she was being injured, feared for her life, and forced entry into the home.Gwyn released his girlfriend and jumped out of a window in an attempt to flee, but was arrested after being tased by an officer on the scene.&nbsp; Gwyn was not injured. The woman was contacted inside of the house and had sustained minor cuts to her neck and chest from the knife.&nbsp;Gwyn is being held on a <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20035163">$50,000 bond</a> on requested charges of rape, aggravated burglary, two counts of aggravated sodomy, aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated battery, battery of a law enforcement officer, and resist arrest.&nbsp;Gwyn has previously been arrested and convicted of charges that include Aggravated battery and battery, according to Davidson.

Police catch Kan. rape suspect after he jumps out window

TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend officer involved shooting in Topeka and have a suspect in jail, according to Police Chief Bill Cochran.

Just 1:30 p.m. Sunday an officer from the Topeka Police Department was in the area of SW 12th St. and SW Buchanan St. conducting a traffic stop.

The officer was then dragged by the suspect’s vehicle for an unknown distance. While the officer was being dragged, the officer fired their department issued firearm at least one time, striking the suspect who was later identified as&nbsp;19-year-old Dujontez Jaimandre Jerome Owens.

Owens fled and later crashed his vehicle in the area of 1208 SW Throop Street.&nbsp; He was taken into custody and officers began to render aid until paramedics arrived. Owens was then taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The officer sustained injuries in the incident. Paramedics at the scene rendered aid to him. Authorities have not released his name.

On Wednesday, Owens was released from the hospital, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Assault LEO Aggravated Battery LEO and Fleeing/Eluding.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend officer involved shooting in Topeka and have a suspect in jail, according to Police Chief Bill Cochran.Just 1:30 p.m. Sunday an officer from the Topeka Police Department was in the area of SW 12th St. and SW Buchanan St. conducting a traffic stop.The officer was then dragged by the suspect’s vehicle for an unknown distance. While the officer was being dragged, the officer fired their department issued firearm at least one time, striking the suspect who was later identified as&nbsp;19-year-old Dujontez Jaimandre Jerome Owens.<figure>
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 </figure>Owens fled and later crashed his vehicle in the area of 1208 SW Throop Street.&nbsp; He was taken into custody and officers began to render aid until paramedics arrived. Owens was then taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.The officer sustained injuries in the incident. Paramedics at the scene rendered aid to him. Authorities have not released his name.On Wednesday, Owens was released from the hospital, arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Assault LEO Aggravated Battery LEO and Fleeing/Eluding.

Suspect shot during Kan. traffic stop moved from hospital to jail

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman arrested for a fatal weekend shooting made her first court appearance Wednesday.

Jessica Sanders, 22 of Wichita, has been charged with 2nd degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. She is being held on a bond is $200,000.&nbsp;

have identified the victim as 64-year-old Mark Howard of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a larceny just occurred call at the QuikTrip in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to office Charley Davidson.

A suspect identified as Sanders had attempted to steal items from the business.

An officer located Sanders walking in the area of Orme and Market Street.&nbsp; As he approached her in his vehicle, he observed Sanders fire a single shot into the ground from a handgun.&nbsp; The officer identified himself and gave her verbal instructions to stop.&nbsp; Sanders ignored the officer and continued to walk away from him and into a home in the 800 block of South Market.

As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed a man later identified as 64-year-old Mark Howard inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp;

The WPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was sent to the location to assist with the investigation.&nbsp; After several hours, utilizing time, distance, and communication, officers had Sanders exit the home, and she was arrested without further incident.

The investigation revealed Sanders had previously shot Howard one time inside the home, causing his fatal injuries.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a handgun inside the house.&nbsp; Additionally, during the investigation, Sanders continually exhibited very erratic behavior, possibly induced by the use of illegal narcotics.&nbsp;

Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it on May 7.&nbsp; A next court appearance has not been scheduled, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman arrested for a fatal weekend shooting made her first court appearance Wednesday.Jessica Sanders, 22 of Wichita, has been charged with 2nd degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. She is being held on a bond is $200,000.&nbsp;have identified the victim as 64-year-old Mark Howard of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a larceny just occurred call at the QuikTrip in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to office Charley Davidson.A suspect identified as Sanders had attempted to steal items from the business.An officer located Sanders walking in the area of Orme and Market Street.&nbsp; As he approached her in his vehicle, he observed Sanders fire a single shot into the ground from a handgun.&nbsp; The officer identified himself and gave her verbal instructions to stop.&nbsp; Sanders ignored the officer and continued to walk away from him and into a home in the 800 block of South Market.As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed a man later identified as 64-year-old Mark Howard inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp;The WPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was sent to the location to assist with the investigation.&nbsp; After several hours, utilizing time, distance, and communication, officers had Sanders exit the home, and she was arrested without further incident.The investigation revealed Sanders had previously shot Howard one time inside the home, causing his fatal injuries.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a handgun inside the house.&nbsp; Additionally, during the investigation, Sanders continually exhibited very erratic behavior, possibly induced by the use of illegal narcotics.&nbsp;Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it on May 7.&nbsp; A next court appearance has not been scheduled, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Kan. woman charged with murder of man before standoff

WICHITA (AP)—A Wichita police officer who fatally shot a man in January 2019 will not face charges. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett announced Tuesday the officer shot and killed Geoffrey Morris in self-defense. 

Morris was shot after officers surrounded his car to try and arrest him on outstanding warrants. 

Bennett said in his report that Morris backed up and hit a law enforcement vehicle then then drove forward toward an officer, who fired because he thought he might be hit by the car. Morris died two days later at a hospital. The officer's name has not been released.

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 </figure>WICHITA (AP)—A Wichita police officer who fatally shot a man in January 2019 will not face charges. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett announced Tuesday the officer shot and killed Geoffrey Morris in self-defense. Morris was shot after officers surrounded his car to try and arrest him on outstanding warrants. Bennett said in his report that Morris backed up and hit a law enforcement vehicle then then drove forward toward an officer, who fired because he thought he might be hit by the car. Morris died two days later at a hospital. The officer's name has not been released.

Kansas officer will not face charges in fatal shooting

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have arrested a 14-year-old boy.

Just before 1a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a carjacking in the area of 8600 E. Cherry Creek in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers contacted a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman.&nbsp; They reported that while sitting inside a blue 2012 Jeep Wranger when they were approached by the 14-year-old and three other unknown suspects.&nbsp;

The suspects demanded the victim’s phones, and the 18-year-old woman ran from the vehicle.&nbsp; The suspects pulled the 19-year-old from the vehicle, began punching him, and forcibly took his iPhone and Apple watch.&nbsp; One of the suspects also said he had a gun. However, no gun was seen, according to Davidson.

The suspects then got into the Jeep and fled the scene.&nbsp; No one was seriously injured, according to Davidson.&nbsp;

A police officer observed the Jeep and suspects fleeing from the vehicle in the 1900 block of south Longford.&nbsp; Officers began searching the area, and a Sedgwick County drone unit and WPD K9 responded to assist as well.

Police found the 14-year-old hiding in the area and arrested him without further incident and booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have arrested a 14-year-old boy.Just before 1a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a carjacking in the area of 8600 E. Cherry Creek in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers contacted a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman.&nbsp; They reported that while sitting inside a blue 2012 Jeep Wranger when they were approached by the 14-year-old and three other unknown suspects.&nbsp;The suspects demanded the victim’s phones, and the 18-year-old woman ran from the vehicle.&nbsp; The suspects pulled the 19-year-old from the vehicle, began punching him, and forcibly took his iPhone and Apple watch.&nbsp; One of the suspects also said he had a gun. However, no gun was seen, according to Davidson.The suspects then got into the Jeep and fled the scene.&nbsp; No one was seriously injured, according to Davidson.&nbsp;A police officer observed the Jeep and suspects fleeing from the vehicle in the 1900 block of south Longford.&nbsp; Officers began searching the area, and a Sedgwick County drone unit and WPD K9 responded to assist as well.Police found the 14-year-old hiding in the area and arrested him without further incident and booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility.

K9, drone used to arrest 14-year-old Kan. robbery suspect

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four Kansas City men have been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of three Oklahoma men during a violent weekend in Kansas City in July 2017.

Jackson County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Rashidi Crosdale, 36, Tyree West, 41, Terrence Harden, 31, and Ravon Freeman, 19, were charged in the killings. Crosdale and West each face three counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Harden and Freeman face two counts of both charges.

The three men from Tulsa — 31-year-old John W. Waldon, 46-year-old Darren L. Harris and 49-year-old Andre L. Barnes — died in two separate shootings on a weekend when seven people were killed and 15 shootings occurred.

According to the indictment, Harris was in Kansas City to collect money that West allegedly owed him from a previous drug deal involving PCP. A witness told police West owed Harris between $10,000 to $20,000 for an unpaid drug debt.

Harris’ body was found inside a car on July 1. A short time later, police found Waldon and Barnes dead in a nearby street.

Freeman and Harden were arrested Tuesday. Crosdale and West are currently awaiting trial in federal prison on other charges. No attorneys were listed in online court records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587502158803.png" alt="Harden photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Harden photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four Kansas City men have been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of three Oklahoma men during a violent weekend in Kansas City in July 2017.Jackson County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Rashidi Crosdale, 36, Tyree West, 41, Terrence Harden, 31, and Ravon Freeman, 19, were charged in the killings. Crosdale and West each face three counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Harden and Freeman face two counts of both charges.The three men from Tulsa — 31-year-old John W. Waldon, 46-year-old Darren L. Harris and 49-year-old Andre L. Barnes — died in two separate shootings on a weekend when seven people were killed and 15 shootings occurred.According to the indictment, Harris was in Kansas City to collect money that West allegedly owed him from a previous drug deal involving PCP. A witness told police West owed Harris between $10,000 to $20,000 for an unpaid drug debt.Harris’ body was found inside a car on July 1. A short time later, police found Waldon and Barnes dead in a nearby street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587502226440.png" alt="Freeman photo Jackson County" />
 <figcaption>Freeman photo Jackson County</figcaption>
 </figure>Freeman and Harden were arrested Tuesday. Crosdale and West are currently awaiting trial in federal prison on other charges. No attorneys were listed in online court records.

4 charged for deadly July 2017 weekend in Kansas City

SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault on an officer and have arrested a suspect.

Just before 5:30p.m. March 17, police&nbsp;responded to the 3800 block of SE Evans in Topeka on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

 Officers were notified of a person of interest fleeing the area in a black passenger car. That subject then rammed a marked Topeka Police car who was arriving in the area. The subject then fled on foot. There were no injuries to the officer involved or any citizens in the area.

On Monday, the United States Marshal Fugitive Task Force in partnership with the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant in the 3800 block of SE Evans Dr. for 24-year-old Ian A. Mwaniki.

Mwaniki was located, arrested and later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges Aggravated Battery LEO, Flee or attempt to elude, Failure to stop at accident, Interference with Law Enforcement, Domestic Battery, Violate Protection Order, Criminal Damage, Theft and Topeka Bench Warrants

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587464230377.png" alt="Mwaniki " />
 <figcaption>Mwaniki </figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault on an officer and have arrested a suspect.Just before 5:30p.m. March 17, police&nbsp;responded to the 3800 block of SE Evans in Topeka on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen. Officers were notified of a person of interest fleeing the area in a black passenger car. That subject then rammed a marked Topeka Police car who was arriving in the area. The subject then fled on foot. There were no injuries to the officer involved or any citizens in the area.On Monday, the United States Marshal Fugitive Task Force in partnership with the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant in the 3800 block of SE Evans Dr. for 24-year-old Ian A. Mwaniki.Mwaniki was located, arrested and later booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges Aggravated Battery LEO, Flee or attempt to elude, Failure to stop at accident, Interference with Law Enforcement, Domestic Battery, Violate Protection Order, Criminal Damage, Theft and Topeka Bench Warrants

US Marshal's capture suspect who rammed Kan. police vehicle

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend shooting&nbsp; have identified the victim as 64-year-old Mark Howard of Wichita.&nbsp; 

A suspect identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders had attempted to steal items from the business.

As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed Howard inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Sanders is being held on a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder, according to Davidson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587386282797.png" alt="Sanders photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Sanders photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal weekend shooting&nbsp; have identified the victim as 64-year-old Mark Howard of Wichita.&nbsp; Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a larceny just occurred call at the QuikTrip in the 700 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to office Charley Davidson.A suspect identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders had attempted to steal items from the business.An officer located Sanders walking in the area of Orme and Market Street.&nbsp; As he approached her in his vehicle, he observed Sanders fire a single shot into the ground from a handgun.&nbsp; The officer identified himself and gave her verbal instructions to stop.&nbsp; Sanders ignored the officer and continued to walk away from him and into a home in the 800 block of South Market.As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed Howard inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp;The WPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was sent to the location to assist with the investigation.&nbsp; After several hours, utilizing time, distance, and communication, officers had Sanders exit the home, and she was arrested without further incident.The investigation revealed Sanders had previously shot Howard one time inside the home, causing his fatal injuries.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a handgun inside the house.&nbsp; Additionally, during the investigation, Sanders continually exhibited very erratic behavior, possibly induced by the use of illegal narcotics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanders is being held on a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder, according to Davidson.

Police ID Kansas man found dead before standoff

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attack on a grocery store security guard and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 2:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shoplifting call involving a disturbance at the Aldi, 105 SW 29th Street in Topeka, according to Sgt. Matt Danielson.

 Upon their arrival, officers learned that an armed security guard had been stabbed during the commission of a theft. That security guard was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Search efforts for the suspect began quickly into the investigation. The suspect was identified as 47-year-old&nbsp; Travis Huffstutler. Police later located him at the Econo Lodge in the 2000 block of SW Topeka Blvd, according to Danielson.

 A search warrant was served at that location and police found evidence of the crimes. Officers arrested and transported&nbsp; Huffstutler to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Theft.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587379504915.png" alt="Huffstutler" />
 <figcaption>Huffstutler</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attack on a grocery store security guard and have a suspect in custody.Just after 2:30p.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to a shoplifting call involving a disturbance at the Aldi, 105 SW 29th Street in Topeka, according to Sgt. Matt Danielson. Upon their arrival, officers learned that an armed security guard had been stabbed during the commission of a theft. That security guard was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Search efforts for the suspect began quickly into the investigation. The suspect was identified as 47-year-old&nbsp; Travis Huffstutler. Police later located him at the Econo Lodge in the 2000 block of SW Topeka Blvd, according to Danielson. A search warrant was served at that location and police found evidence of the crimes. Officers arrested and transported&nbsp; Huffstutler to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Theft.

Police: Kansas grocery store security guard stabbed

The Amber Alert issued for 2 boys abducted in Nebraska has was cancelled late Monday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

The boys are safe and the suspect identified as Tanner Joel Leichleiter, 30, was apprehended during a traffic stop at 71st Street South and Ridge Road in Wichita, according to Sgt. Tim Myers, with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department.&nbsp;

Kansas issued an Amber Alert for two children abducted from Tekamah near Eastern Nebraska.

The Tekamah Police Department is looking children who were last seen at Tekamah and are believed to be in danger. The children's name are Marco De La Garza and&nbsp;and Isaac De La Garza.

Marco is a 7 year old boy, with Brown hair and was last seen wearing T-shirt and shorts.

The children may be in the company of 30-year-old Tanner Joel Leicheiter, described as 5-foot-7, 165 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. They may be traveling in a White 2009 Ford Expedition Ne 31F325 that was last seen heading in an unknown direction.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Marco De La Garza, please call 911 or contact Tekamah Police Department at&nbsp;<a href="tel:+14023741500">402-374-1500</a>&nbsp;immediately.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587431905539.png" alt="Tanner Joel Leichleiter -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Tanner Joel Leichleiter -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>The Amber Alert issued for 2 boys abducted in Nebraska has was cancelled late Monday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.The boys are safe and the suspect identified as Tanner Joel Leichleiter, 30, was apprehended during a traffic stop at 71st Street South and Ridge Road in Wichita, according to Sgt. Tim Myers, with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587392749188.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Marco De La Garza" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Marco De La Garza</figcaption>
 </figure>---------Kansas issued an Amber Alert for two children abducted from Tekamah near Eastern Nebraska.The Tekamah Police Department is looking children who were last seen at Tekamah and are believed to be in danger. The children's name are Marco De La Garza and&nbsp;and Isaac De La Garza.Marco is a 7 year old boy, with Brown hair and was last seen wearing T-shirt and shorts.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587393068606.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Isaac De La GarzaIsaac is a 4 year old boy.The children may be in the company of 30-year-old Tanner Joel Leicheiter, described as 5-foot-7, 165 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. They may be traveling in a White 2009 Ford Expedition Ne 31F325 that was last seen heading in an unknown direction.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587392820004.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Tanner Joel LeicheiterIf you have any information on the whereabouts of Marco De La Garza, please call 911 or contact Tekamah Police Department at&nbsp;<a href="tel:+14023741500">402-374-1500</a>&nbsp;immediately.

Update: 2 boys safe, Amber Alert suspect arrested in Kansas

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman in connection with a murder.

Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a larceny that had just occurred at the QuikTrip in the 700 block of South Broadway in&nbsp; Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. A suspect later identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders, had attempted to steal items from the business.

An officer located Sanders walking in the area of Orme and Market.&nbsp; As he approached her in his vehicle, he observed Sanders fire a single shot into the ground from a handgun.&nbsp; The officer identified himself and gave her verbal instructions to stop.&nbsp; Sanders ignored the officer and continued to walk away from him and she entered&nbsp; a home in the 800 block of South Market.

As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed a man inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp; Investigators are working to confirm his identity.

The WPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was sent to the location to assist with the investigation. &nbsp;After several hours, utilizing time, distance, and communication, officers had Sanders exit the home, and she was arrested without further incident.

The investigation revealed Sanders had previously shot the man one time inside the home, causing his fatal injuries.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a handgun inside the house.&nbsp; Additionally, during the investigation, Sanders continually exhibited very erratic behavior, possibly induced by the use of illegal narcotics, according to Davidson.

Sanders is being held on a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder.

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Police say an armed woman in her 20s has been arrested after a standoff in a Wichita home where the body of a man was found by officers. 

The standoff began around noon Sunday when officers were sent to a convenience store for a report of a woman&nbsp; suspected of robbing it. 

Police Capt. Windell Nicholson says responding officers spotted the woman later identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders, according to Sedgwick County arrest records, at a nearby intersection holding a gun, then heard a gunshot and saw Sanders run into a home. 

Several hours later, Sanders came out of the house and was arrested. Inside, police say they found a man in his 60s dead from injuries to his upper body.

Sanders is being held for <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042351">2nd degree murder, </a>according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587386282797.png" alt="Sanders photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Sanders photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman in connection with a murder.Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a larceny that had just occurred at the QuikTrip in the 700 block of South Broadway in&nbsp; Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. A suspect later identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders, had attempted to steal items from the business.An officer located Sanders walking in the area of Orme and Market.&nbsp; As he approached her in his vehicle, he observed Sanders fire a single shot into the ground from a handgun.&nbsp; The officer identified himself and gave her verbal instructions to stop.&nbsp; Sanders ignored the officer and continued to walk away from him and she entered&nbsp; a home in the 800 block of South Market.As officers worked to contact Sanders inside the home, they observed a man inside the home deceased with a gunshot wound to his upper body.&nbsp; Investigators are working to confirm his identity.The WPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was sent to the location to assist with the investigation. &nbsp;After several hours, utilizing time, distance, and communication, officers had Sanders exit the home, and she was arrested without further incident.The investigation revealed Sanders had previously shot the man one time inside the home, causing his fatal injuries.&nbsp; Officers also recovered a handgun inside the house.&nbsp; Additionally, during the investigation, Sanders continually exhibited very erratic behavior, possibly induced by the use of illegal narcotics, according to Davidson.Sanders is being held on a requested charge of 2nd-degree murder.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY— Police say an armed woman in her 20s has been arrested after a standoff in a Wichita home where the body of a man was found by officers. The standoff began around noon Sunday when officers were sent to a convenience store for a report of a woman&nbsp; suspected of robbing it. Police Capt. Windell Nicholson says responding officers spotted the woman later identified as 22-year-old Jessica Sanders, according to Sedgwick County arrest records, at a nearby intersection holding a gun, then heard a gunshot and saw Sanders run into a home. Several hours later, Sanders came out of the house and was arrested. Inside, police say they found a man in his 60s dead from injuries to his upper body.Sanders is being held for <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20042351">2nd degree murder, </a>according to online jail records.-

Update: Woman arrested at Kan. home where body found

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a car stolen in Salina Saturday morning was involved in a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Topeka.

A&nbsp; 43-year-old Salina woman told police that she had an argument with a male subject she had picked up in Manhattan who had been staying with her since April 13, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

The man left and allegedly took the woman's 2008 Dodge Caliber, valued at $5,000.

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported that at 8:46 a.m. Sunday, a 2008 Dodge Caliber driven by a 40-year-old&nbsp; Brooke Aaron McLaughlin&nbsp; was involved in a two-vehicle accident in Topeka during a pursuit by law enforcement. 

According to the KHP, McLaughlin was fleeing from law enforcement southbound on Southeast Adams Street when he ran a red light at Southeast 37th Street and was struck on the driver's side by a 2002 Toyota Camry Solara that was westbound on Southeast 37th Street.

According to the KHP report, McLaughlin complained of pain and was transported a hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;

The driver of the Camry Solara, a 59-year-old woman from Topeka, complained of pain and was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

According to Shawnee County Department of Corrections booking information, McLaughlin was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated battery, Felony possession of stolen property, Felony criminal damage to property, Registered offender obstructing apprehension of prosecution, Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, Reckless driving, Failure to yield at a stop or yield sign, Vehicle displaying plate not assigned, Driving while suspended and Violation of the governor's proclamation

&nbsp;McLaughlin was also wanted by the Kansas Department of Corrections for a parole violation, according to Forester.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587399195298.jpeg" alt="Brooke Aaron McLaughlin has previous convictions for theft, battery of an officer and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Brooke Aaron McLaughlin has previous convictions for theft, battery of an officer and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a car stolen in Salina Saturday morning was involved in a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Topeka. A&nbsp; 43-year-old Salina woman told police that she had an argument with a male subject she had picked up in Manhattan who had been staying with her since April 13, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.The man left and allegedly took the woman's 2008 Dodge Caliber, valued at $5,000.The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported that at 8:46 a.m. Sunday, a 2008 Dodge Caliber driven by a 40-year-old&nbsp; Brooke Aaron McLaughlin&nbsp; was involved in a two-vehicle accident in Topeka during a pursuit by law enforcement. According to the KHP, McLaughlin was fleeing from law enforcement southbound on Southeast Adams Street when he ran a red light at Southeast 37th Street and was struck on the driver's side by a 2002 Toyota Camry Solara that was westbound on Southeast 37th Street.According to the KHP report, McLaughlin complained of pain and was transported a hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;The driver of the Camry Solara, a 59-year-old woman from Topeka, complained of pain and was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital, according to the KHP.&nbsp;According to Shawnee County Department of Corrections booking information, McLaughlin was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated battery, Felony possession of stolen property, Felony criminal damage to property, Registered offender obstructing apprehension of prosecution, Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, Reckless driving, Failure to yield at a stop or yield sign, Vehicle displaying plate not assigned, Driving while suspended and Violation of the governor's proclamation&nbsp;McLaughlin was also wanted by the Kansas Department of Corrections for a parole violation, according to Forester.

Kan. felon captured after crash in stolen car

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

Just after 2:30a.m. April 16,&nbsp; police responded to the Topeka Lutheran School located at 701 SW Roosevelt St. on a report of an alarm, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen. 

Officers and a Topeka Police K-9 began to search the school and the surrounding area. During the search, officers located a suspect fleeing from the school building. After a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested the suspect later identified as 26-year-old Dylan R. Area and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, Interference with Law Enforcement and Topeka Bench Warrants.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587074522546.png" alt="Area photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Area photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have a suspect in custody.Just after 2:30a.m. April 16,&nbsp; police responded to the Topeka Lutheran School located at 701 SW Roosevelt St. on a report of an alarm, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen. Officers and a Topeka Police K-9 began to search the school and the surrounding area. During the search, officers located a suspect fleeing from the school building. After a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested the suspect later identified as 26-year-old Dylan R. Area and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary, Theft, Interference with Law Enforcement and Topeka Bench Warrants.

Suspect jailed for alleged burglary of Kansas school

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen on felony charges after an arrest.&nbsp;

Just after 7p.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Fugitive Warrants Unit served an arrest warrant in the 1400 block of SW Byron Street, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

While serving the warrant, deputies observed narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside the residence.

The Shawnee County Drug Task Force then executed a search warrant on the residence, and seized a Springfield XD semi-automatic pistol, Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol, Over 50 packages of THC edibles,&nbsp;Over 100 suspected unlawful pills (which will be sent to KBI for further analysis, Various types of ammunition.

They also arrested Jeremiah M. Guesby, 17, of Topeka, was arrested on on requested charges of Felony probation violation, Misdemeanor probation violation and Interference with law enforcement, according to Stallbaumer.

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen on felony charges after an arrest.&nbsp;Just after 7p.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Fugitive Warrants Unit served an arrest warrant in the 1400 block of SW Byron Street, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.While serving the warrant, deputies observed narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside the residence.The Shawnee County Drug Task Force then executed a search warrant on the residence, and seized a Springfield XD semi-automatic pistol, Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol, Over 50 packages of THC edibles,&nbsp;Over 100 suspected unlawful pills (which will be sent to KBI for further analysis, Various types of ammunition.They also arrested Jeremiah M. Guesby, 17, of Topeka, was arrested on on requested charges of Felony probation violation, Misdemeanor probation violation and Interference with law enforcement, according to Stallbaumer.

Sheriff: 17-year-old had weapons, drugs at Kan. home

Robert and Adlynn Harte, retired CIA
 employees, sued after sheriff's deputies raided their home looking for 
marijuana and found a tomato-growing operation in their basement 
instead. 

By DAN MARGOLIES <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-04-17/leawood-couple-targeted-in-bungled-marijuana-raid-settles-case-against-sheriffs-deputies">Kansas News Service</a>

A Leawood, Kansas, couple whose home was raided by a police tactical 
team in a bungled search for marijuana has settled its civil suit 
against the Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies who led the operation.

The
 amount of the settlement with Robert and Adlynn Harte, retired CIA 
employees, is unknown because the settlement document has been sealed. 
But U.S. District Judge John Lungstrum ruled he would unseal it once the
 parties have redacted portions related to the Hartes’ children.

Cheryl
 Pilate, an attorney for the Hartes, said the case had been "resolved to
 the mutual satisfaction of the parties." Larry Ferree III, a lawyer for
 the defendants, said the same thing. 

The case, which drew <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2017/12/19/jury-rules-against-family-subjected-to-swat-raid-over-loose-leaf-tea/" target="_blank">national headlines</a>, had a long, tortuous history.

The
 Hartes’ lawsuit was originally filed in 2013 and sought millions of 
dollars in damages for trespass, false arrest, assault and outrageous 
conduct that caused them severe emotional distress.

The Hartes 
sued after Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies raided their Leawood home 
in April 2012, eight months after Robert Harte and his two young 
children visited a hydroponic-gardening store and bought a small bag of 
supplies as part of a tomato-growing project in their basement.

A 
Missouri Highway Patrol officer was parked nearby, surveilling the store
 for people who might be buying supplies for indoor marijuana growing 
operations.

Based on the officer’s tip, Johnson County sheriff’s 
deputies rooted through the Hartes’ trash and found wet green vegetation
 mixed in with kitchen trash. After deputies conducted a field test and 
determined the vegetation was marijuana, seven officers clad in black 
SWAT uniforms and brandishing 9 mm Glocks, an AR-15 assault rifle and a 
battering ram pounded on the Hartes’ door and burst in, guns drawn, at 
around 7:30 a.m. on April 20, 2012, a day celebrated by marijuana 
activists.

Robert Harte was forced face-down to the floor, 
shirtless, as the deputies searched the house for more than two hours. 
All four family members, including the Harte children, were detained in 
the living room under armed guard.

The search proved fruitless, 
even after the deputies called in a drug dog. No marijuana was found and
 the vegetation in the trash turned out to be nothing more than 
loose-leaf tea.

The sheriff’s office claimed its search was 
conducted pursuant to a valid search warrant and the deputies were 
legally justified in detaining the family while the search was ongoing.

Lungstrum,
 the federal trial judge, dismissed the lawsuit in 2015 after finding 
the deputies were protected by qualified immunity and, in any event, 
could not have known their field tests on the vegetation had produced 
false positives.

The Hartes appealed and an appeals court panel partially reversed Lungstrum, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/government/2017-07-25/leawood-couple-whose-home-was-raided-in-bungled-marijuana-search-to-get-day-in-court">allowing the Hartes to proceed to trial</a>. In December 2017, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2017-12-12/jury-rules-against-leawood-family-whose-home-was-raided-in-bungled-marijuana-search">a jury found against the Hartes</a> and in favor of the sheriff’s deputies.

The
 Hartes appealed again. This time, the appeals court panel handed down 
three separate opinions, which led to confusion and prompted the panel 
to issue a lengthy clarifying opinion later. 

In that opinion, the
 panel ruled that the Hartes could proceed to try their claims that the 
sheriff’s deputies improperly executed the search warrant; exceeded the 
scope of the warrant by searching for evidence of general criminal 
activity and not just a marijuana grow operation; and prolonged the 
Hartes’ detention, thus subjecting them to an illegal arrest.

The settlement resolves those claims, bringing an end to the case eight years after the raid on the Hartes’ home.

Dan Margolies is a senior reporter and editor at KCUR. You can reach him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/DanMargolies" target="_blank">@DanMargolies</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587153950005.png" alt="The Hartes purchased a hydroponic tomato-growing project similar to this one, which led sheriff's deputies to search their basement for an alleged marijuana operation. Plantlady233 / Wikimedia" />
 <figcaption>The Hartes purchased a hydroponic tomato-growing project similar to this one, which led sheriff's deputies to search their basement for an alleged marijuana operation. Plantlady233 / Wikimedia</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Robert and Adlynn Harte, retired CIA
 employees, sued after sheriff's deputies raided their home looking for 
marijuana and found a tomato-growing operation in their basement 
instead. </h2>By DAN MARGOLIES <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-04-17/leawood-couple-targeted-in-bungled-marijuana-raid-settles-case-against-sheriffs-deputies">Kansas News Service</a>A Leawood, Kansas, couple whose home was raided by a police tactical 
team in a bungled search for marijuana has settled its civil suit 
against the Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies who led the operation.The
 amount of the settlement with Robert and Adlynn Harte, retired CIA 
employees, is unknown because the settlement document has been sealed. 
But U.S. District Judge John Lungstrum ruled he would unseal it once the
 parties have redacted portions related to the Hartes’ children.Cheryl
 Pilate, an attorney for the Hartes, said the case had been "resolved to
 the mutual satisfaction of the parties." Larry Ferree III, a lawyer for
 the defendants, said the same thing. The case, which drew <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2017/12/19/jury-rules-against-family-subjected-to-swat-raid-over-loose-leaf-tea/" target="_blank">national headlines</a>, had a long, tortuous history.The
 Hartes’ lawsuit was originally filed in 2013 and sought millions of 
dollars in damages for trespass, false arrest, assault and outrageous 
conduct that caused them severe emotional distress.The Hartes 
sued after Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies raided their Leawood home 
in April 2012, eight months after Robert Harte and his two young 
children visited a hydroponic-gardening store and bought a small bag of 
supplies as part of a tomato-growing project in their basement.A 
Missouri Highway Patrol officer was parked nearby, surveilling the store
 for people who might be buying supplies for indoor marijuana growing 
operations.Based on the officer’s tip, Johnson County sheriff’s 
deputies rooted through the Hartes’ trash and found wet green vegetation
 mixed in with kitchen trash. After deputies conducted a field test and 
determined the vegetation was marijuana, seven officers clad in black 
SWAT uniforms and brandishing 9 mm Glocks, an AR-15 assault rifle and a 
battering ram pounded on the Hartes’ door and burst in, guns drawn, at 
around 7:30 a.m. on April 20, 2012, a day celebrated by marijuana 
activists.Robert Harte was forced face-down to the floor, 
shirtless, as the deputies searched the house for more than two hours. 
All four family members, including the Harte children, were detained in 
the living room under armed guard.The search proved fruitless, 
even after the deputies called in a drug dog. No marijuana was found and
 the vegetation in the trash turned out to be nothing more than 
loose-leaf tea.The sheriff’s office claimed its search was 
conducted pursuant to a valid search warrant and the deputies were 
legally justified in detaining the family while the search was ongoing.Lungstrum,
 the federal trial judge, dismissed the lawsuit in 2015 after finding 
the deputies were protected by qualified immunity and, in any event, 
could not have known their field tests on the vegetation had produced 
false positives.The Hartes appealed and an appeals court panel partially reversed Lungstrum, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/government/2017-07-25/leawood-couple-whose-home-was-raided-in-bungled-marijuana-search-to-get-day-in-court">allowing the Hartes to proceed to trial</a>. In December 2017, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2017-12-12/jury-rules-against-leawood-family-whose-home-was-raided-in-bungled-marijuana-search">a jury found against the Hartes</a> and in favor of the sheriff’s deputies.The
 Hartes appealed again. This time, the appeals court panel handed down 
three separate opinions, which led to confusion and prompted the panel 
to issue a lengthy clarifying opinion later. In that opinion, the
 panel ruled that the Hartes could proceed to try their claims that the 
sheriff’s deputies improperly executed the search warrant; exceeded the 
scope of the warrant by searching for evidence of general criminal 
activity and not just a marijuana grow operation; and prolonged the 
Hartes’ detention, thus subjecting them to an illegal arrest.The settlement resolves those claims, bringing an end to the case eight years after the raid on the Hartes’ home.Dan Margolies is a senior reporter and editor at KCUR. You can reach him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/DanMargolies" target="_blank">@DanMargolies</a>.

Kan. couple targeted in bungled pot raid settles case against deputies 

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City tow truck driver has been arrested, accused of chasing down and shooting a man whose vehicle he had been trying to tow, police said.

A report had previously described the Tuesday night incident as a rolling gun battle between two tow truck drivers.

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 </figure>Burks photo Jackson CountyKANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City tow truck driver has been arrested, accused of chasing down and shooting a man whose vehicle he had been trying to tow, police said.A report had previously described the Tuesday night incident as a rolling gun battle between two tow truck drivers.Police determined the shooting occurred after the victim spotted two tow trucks preparing to tow his vehicle in Raytown, then jumped into his vehicle and drove off.Police said Prentiss Burks, 42, followed in his tow truck, opening fire on the fleeing vehicle. The chase ended near the Glen Lake neighborhood in Kansas City after Burks shot the fleeing vehicle's driver twice in the legs.Investigators later found a handgun in Burks' possession that matched the shell casings found along the road where shots were fired, police said.Burks has been charged with second-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action and a weapons count and is being held on $50,000 bond. Prosecutors are seeking to have his bond increased to $100,000.------------KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two tow truck drivers carried out a rolling gun battle in a western Kansas City neighborhood, seriously wounding one of them, police said.The shooting happened Tuesday night near the Glen Lake neighborhood. Police said the altercation began in Raytown, when one tow truck driver tried to run over the other, and continued into Kansas City.At some point, one driver opened fire on the other as they drove north on Norfleet Road, police said. The chase and shooting continued as the tow trucks traveled west and ended a short time later.Police said one of the drivers was shot twice and was taken by an ambulance to a hospital in serious condition. He is expected to survive, police said.No names were released, and no arrests had been reported by Thursday.