BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two&nbsp; suspects after separate traffic stops in Great Bend

Just before 2p.m. Sunday, police stopped a 2003 Pontiac in the 2700 block of 24th for a traffic violation. During the stop, K-9, Menta, was deployed for a sniff around the vehicle and indicated an odor of an illegal drug in the vehicle. The vehicle was searched and methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found.

Police arrested 55-year old David Meitler and booked him at Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. He has a previous drug conviction in Pawnee County in 2005, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Just after 7:30p.m. February 28, police pulled over a driver in the 2300 block of Monroe in Great Bend and recognized the driver as 58-year old Earnest Klima and knew he was driving without a license, according to a media release.

As Klima was arrested, the officer located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on him. Klima was booked at Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two&nbsp; suspects after separate traffic stops in Great BendJust before 2p.m. Sunday, police stopped a 2003 Pontiac in the 2700 block of 24th for a traffic violation. During the stop, K-9, Menta, was deployed for a sniff around the vehicle and indicated an odor of an illegal drug in the vehicle. The vehicle was searched and methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found.Police arrested 55-year old David Meitler and booked him at Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. He has a previous drug conviction in Pawnee County in 2005, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.Just after 7:30p.m. February 28, police pulled over a driver in the 2300 block of Monroe in Great Bend and recognized the driver as 58-year old Earnest Klima and knew he was driving without a license, according to a media release.<figure>
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 </figure>As Klima was arrested, the officer located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on him. Klima was booked at Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.

Police K9 helps in arrest of Kansas felon during traffic stop

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Three Kansas State University football players were arrested over the weekend, including a talented freshman on an outstanding warrant and two others on suspicion of impaired driving.

Redshirt freshman running back Jacardia Wright was arrested early Sunday near the university on an outstanding warrant for failing to show proof of insurance. Wright rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown last season in three games. Riley County police spokeswoman Hali Rowland said Wright was freed on bond.

Freshman linebacker DeMarrquese Hayes and redshirt sophomore linebacker Nick Allen were arrested in separate incidents Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Roland said both had been freed on bond.

The Riley County prosecutor’s office had not received reports on the arrests Monday morning, and it was not clear if the three players had attorneys.

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 </figure>Jacardia Wright&nbsp;photo KSU AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Three Kansas State University football players were arrested over the weekend, including a talented freshman on an outstanding warrant and two others on suspicion of impaired driving.Redshirt freshman running back Jacardia Wright was arrested early Sunday near the university on an outstanding warrant for failing to show proof of insurance. Wright rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown last season in three games. Riley County police spokeswoman Hali Rowland said Wright was freed on bond.<figure>
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 </figure>Nick Allen&nbsp;photo KSU AthleticsFreshman linebacker DeMarrquese Hayes and redshirt sophomore linebacker Nick Allen were arrested in separate incidents Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Roland said both had been freed on bond.<figure>
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 </figure>DeMarrquese Hayes photo KSU AthleticsThe Riley County prosecutor’s office had not received reports on the arrests Monday morning, and it was not clear if the three players had attorneys.

3 Kansas State football players arrested in separate events

TOPEKA –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and made an arrest.

Just before 1a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren in Topeka, regarding a shooting, according to Lt. Steve Roth.

On arrival, officers located a deceased man later identified as Kelly Parker, Sr., 51, Topeka.

Quick follow up led to police taking Raishawn Smith-Parker, 47, Topeka&nbsp; into custody for questioning.&nbsp; Police later arrested and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for 2nd Degree Murder, according to Roth.

The investigation indicates this shooting stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to Roth.&nbsp; Police have released no additional details.

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 </figure>TOPEKA –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and made an arrest.Just before 1a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren in Topeka, regarding a shooting, according to Lt. Steve Roth.On arrival, officers located a deceased man later identified as Kelly Parker, Sr., 51, Topeka.Quick follow up led to police taking Raishawn Smith-Parker, 47, Topeka&nbsp; into custody for questioning.&nbsp; Police later arrested and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for 2nd Degree Murder, according to Roth.<figure>
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 </figure>The investigation indicates this shooting stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to Roth.&nbsp; Police have released no additional details.

Police: Kan. woman jailed for murder in weekend shooting 

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to mile marker 165 on U.S. 77 Saturday afternoon for a single vehicle injury accident. Hannah M. Harstad, Manhattan, was driving south on U.S. 77 in her Honda CRV, and over corrected which caused the vehicle to roll.&nbsp;

Deputies also responded Sunday evening to I-70 mile marker 312 for a non-injury accident between a Freight Semi Truck and Trailer operated by Billy Warson, Kansas City, KS and a Mercury Mariner operated by Christopher Gier, Salina. The Sheriff's Department reported that subsequently Christopher Gier was arrested for allegedly Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol,

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to mile marker 165 on U.S. 77 Saturday afternoon for a single vehicle injury accident. Hannah M. Harstad, Manhattan, was driving south on U.S. 77 in her Honda CRV, and over corrected which caused the vehicle to roll.&nbsp;--Deputies also responded Sunday evening to I-70 mile marker 312 for a non-injury accident between a Freight Semi Truck and Trailer operated by Billy Warson, Kansas City, KS and a Mercury Mariner operated by Christopher Gier, Salina. The Sheriff's Department reported that subsequently Christopher Gier was arrested for allegedly Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol,

Sheriff's Deputies respond to a pair of weekend accidents

KANSAS CITY (AP) —&nbsp;A Kansas&nbsp;City, Kansas, man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in a popular Kansas City entertainment district that killed one person and injured four others.

Devon L. Carter, 25, has been charged with armed criminal action in connection with the shooting that happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Sunday.

Prosecutors said the shooting appeared to be related to an earlier altercation that took place inside a Westport nightclub. Police said a gunman fired shots from a white sport utility vehicle traveling in the Westport district in midtown Kansas City,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri">Missouri</a>.

An off-duty police officer witnessed the shooting and fired his gun at thee SUV.

One man was killed in the shooting, two other men were in critical condition and another man and a woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — One person has been killed and four others injured in a drive-by shooting in a popular Kansas City entertainment district, police there said Saturday.

The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Westport in midtown Kansas City when a gunman fired shots from a white sport utility vehicle traveling in the district, police said. One man was killed, two other men were in critical condition and another man and a woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, police said.

A police spokesman, Officer Doaa El-Ashkar, said an off-duty officer witnessed the shooting and fired his gun at the SUV. Westport security officers also were also involved, but El-Ashkar said he could not give details. No officers were injured in the shooting, police said.

Police later found an SUV matching the description of the one involved in the shooting and bearing several bullet holes, and one person was arrested.

“This is a very large crime scene that will require several hours of investigation,” El-Ashkar said. “Crime scene investigators and detectives will be processing the scene for evidence. Detectives will be looking for any video available.”

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —&nbsp;A Kansas&nbsp;City, Kansas, man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in a popular Kansas City entertainment district that killed one person and injured four others.Devon L. Carter, 25, has been charged with armed criminal action in connection with the shooting that happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Sunday.Prosecutors said the shooting appeared to be related to an earlier altercation that took place inside a Westport nightclub. Police said a gunman fired shots from a white sport utility vehicle traveling in the Westport district in midtown Kansas City,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri">Missouri</a>.An off-duty police officer witnessed the shooting and fired his gun at thee SUV.One man was killed in the shooting, two other men were in critical condition and another man and a woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.------------------KANSAS CITY (AP) — One person has been killed and four others injured in a drive-by shooting in a popular Kansas City entertainment district, police there said Saturday.The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Westport in midtown Kansas City when a gunman fired shots from a white sport utility vehicle traveling in the district, police said. One man was killed, two other men were in critical condition and another man and a woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, police said.A police spokesman, Officer Doaa El-Ashkar, said an off-duty officer witnessed the shooting and fired his gun at the SUV. Westport security officers also were also involved, but El-Ashkar said he could not give details. No officers were injured in the shooting, police said.Police later found an SUV matching the description of the one involved in the shooting and bearing several bullet holes, and one person was arrested.“This is a very large crime scene that will require several hours of investigation,” El-Ashkar said. “Crime scene investigators and detectives will be processing the scene for evidence. Detectives will be looking for any video available.”

Update: 1 dead, 4 injured in KC entertainment district shooting

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after an early morning robbery and police chase.

Just after 1:30a.m. Friday police responded to a theft call at a convenience store in the 2800 Block of East Douglas in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 21-year-old female employee told police a suspect later identified as 33-year-old&nbsp;Zachary Vrana of Wichita, entered the store and said he wanted to purchase beer. Since it was after hours, she was unable to sell him beer.

Vrana than attempted to forcibly steal a package of cigarettes by grabbing her hand. She was able to retain the cigarettes but Vrana stole the beer from the counter and fled the business in a red Toyota Corolla.

The employee followed Vrana out of the business and he picked up a landscaping rock and acted as if he was going to throw it at her, according to Davidson. The employee was able to provide 911 with the vehicle description and tag number.

Police in the area quickly located the vehicle and Vrana led them on a brief chase. During the pursuit, Vrana struck a parked vehicle in the 200 Block of South Holyoke. He then fled the car on foot.&nbsp;

After an officer used a Taser, police arrested him.&nbsp; The employee and officer were not injured.

Vrana is being held on requested charges of robbery, battery, felony flee and elude, obstruct, DUI and other traffic violation.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after an early morning robbery and police chase.Just after 1:30a.m. Friday police responded to a theft call at a convenience store in the 2800 Block of East Douglas in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.A 21-year-old female employee told police a suspect later identified as 33-year-old&nbsp;Zachary Vrana of Wichita, entered the store and said he wanted to purchase beer. Since it was after hours, she was unable to sell him beer.Vrana than attempted to forcibly steal a package of cigarettes by grabbing her hand. She was able to retain the cigarettes but Vrana stole the beer from the counter and fled the business in a red Toyota Corolla.The employee followed Vrana out of the business and he picked up a landscaping rock and acted as if he was going to throw it at her, according to Davidson. The employee was able to provide 911 with the vehicle description and tag number.Police in the area quickly located the vehicle and Vrana led them on a brief chase. During the pursuit, Vrana struck a parked vehicle in the 200 Block of South Holyoke. He then fled the car on foot.&nbsp;After an officer used a Taser, police arrested him.&nbsp; The employee and officer were not injured.Vrana is being held on requested charges of robbery, battery, felony flee and elude, obstruct, DUI and other traffic violation.

Kansas man stole beer and was arrested after chase, crash

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an altercation with police during an arrest.

Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police responded to a domestic violence call at a home in the 1600 Block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 41-year-old woman at the residence told police she was battered by her boyfriend identified as&nbsp;Bryan Hall, 38, Wichita. The woman had visible injuries, according to Davidson.

When officers attempted to arrest Hall, he grabbed one officer in a bear-type hug, according to Davidson. Both the officer and Hall fell to the ground.&nbsp; Hall continued to resist, kicked an officer in the face that broke the officer's body worn camera glasses.

Officers were finally able to place Hall under arrest and transport him to jail where he then spit on an officer, according to Davidson. None of the officers were seriously injured.

He was booked into jail on requested charges of domestic battery, four counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, destruction to property, resist arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of meth.

Hall has previous convictions for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim and drug possession, according to Davidson.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an altercation with police during an arrest.Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police responded to a domestic violence call at a home in the 1600 Block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.A 41-year-old woman at the residence told police she was battered by her boyfriend identified as&nbsp;Bryan Hall, 38, Wichita. The woman had visible injuries, according to Davidson.When officers attempted to arrest Hall, he grabbed one officer in a bear-type hug, according to Davidson. Both the officer and Hall fell to the ground.&nbsp; Hall continued to resist, kicked an officer in the face that broke the officer's body worn camera glasses.Officers were finally able to place Hall under arrest and transport him to jail where he then spit on an officer, according to Davidson. None of the officers were seriously injured.He was booked into jail on requested charges of domestic battery, four counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, destruction to property, resist arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of meth.Hall has previous convictions for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim and drug possession, according to Davidson.

Kansas felon in custody after kicking, spitting on officers

Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KCTV

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man shot by an FBI agent in Kansas City has died, the agency said Thursday.

David William Irving, 35, was shot Wednesday afternoon at a central Kansas City apartment complex.

FBI spokesman Dixon Land did not indicate in a statement Thursday whether Irving died at the scene or later.

Irving was shot while a task force was serving an arrest warrant, Land said. He did not provide any other details about the arrest warrant or what led to the shooting.

No law enforcement officers or bystanders were injured.

The FBI’s inspection division, based in Washington D.C., is investigating the shooting.

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 </figure>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation photo courtesy KCTVKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man shot by an FBI agent in Kansas City has died, the agency said Thursday.David William Irving, 35, was shot Wednesday afternoon at a central Kansas City apartment complex.FBI spokesman Dixon Land did not indicate in a statement Thursday whether Irving died at the scene or later.Irving was shot while a task force was serving an arrest warrant, Land said. He did not provide any other details about the arrest warrant or what led to the shooting.No law enforcement officers or bystanders were injured.The FBI’s inspection division, based in Washington D.C., is investigating the shooting.

Suspect shot by FBI agent in Kansas City has died

LEAVENWORTH, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— A man has pleaded guilty to attacking a Leavenworth police officer who was sitting inside a patrol car.

Anthony Dunkle, 36, entered the plea Wednesday to battery of a law enforcement officer, making a criminal threat and interference with law enforcement. Two misdemeanor counts were dropped as part of the plea.

Dunkle approached the officer inside his car on April 16. The window of the driver's door was down and Dunkle repeatedly punched the officer, who suffered cuts and scrapes, according to Assistant County Attorney Shawn Boyd.

Dunkle apparently was angry with the officer over an earlier incident during which he was arrested, The Leavenworth Times reported.

The case had been scheduled to go to trial next week.

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 </figure>LEAVENWORTH, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— A man has pleaded guilty to attacking a Leavenworth police officer who was sitting inside a patrol car.Anthony Dunkle, 36, entered the plea Wednesday to battery of a law enforcement officer, making a criminal threat and interference with law enforcement. Two misdemeanor counts were dropped as part of the plea.Dunkle approached the officer inside his car on April 16. The window of the driver's door was down and Dunkle repeatedly punched the officer, who suffered cuts and scrapes, according to Assistant County Attorney Shawn Boyd.Dunkle apparently was angry with the officer over an earlier incident during which he was arrested, The Leavenworth Times reported.The case had been scheduled to go to trial next week.Sentencing is scheduled for April 3.

Man admits attacking Kansas police officer who was sitting in patrol car

SEDALIA, MO. (AP) — A Kansas man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man during the weekend in Sedalia.

Daniel Fernandez, of Kansas City, Kansas, is accused of shooting Robert Fox Jr. to death during an altercation inside a car on Saturday.

Investigators determined Fox owed money to someone in Kansas City, Kansas, that stemmed from illegal activity, according to Sedalia police.

Fox was shot in the chest during fight inside the car, according to court documents. He was able to get out of the car and was found dead on the street.

A witness identified Fernandez as the driver of the car and he was arrested earlier this week in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was also charged with armed criminal action, second-degree kidnapping and unlawful use of a weapon. Online court records do not name an attorney for Fernandez.

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 </figure>SEDALIA, MO. (AP) — A Kansas man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man during the weekend in Sedalia.Daniel Fernandez, of Kansas City, Kansas, is accused of shooting Robert Fox Jr. to death during an altercation inside a car on Saturday.Investigators determined Fox owed money to someone in Kansas City, Kansas, that stemmed from illegal activity, according to Sedalia police.Fox was shot in the chest during fight inside the car, according to court documents. He was able to get out of the car and was found dead on the street.A witness identified Fernandez as the driver of the car and he was arrested earlier this week in Overland Park, Kansas.He was also charged with armed criminal action, second-degree kidnapping and unlawful use of a weapon. Online court records do not name an attorney for Fernandez.

Kan. man charged for man's death in dispute over cash

PAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities have released the result of the investigation of a deputies actions during a traffic stop in rural Pawnee County.

On February 17,&nbsp; the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) presented its findings to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office following a formal investigation regarding the January 18, 2020, involving a Pawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy having discharged his duty weapon, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

Just after 1:30a.m. on Jan. 18, Alejandro Alvarado-Avina, 21 of Lincoln, Nebraska, was the passenger in a vehicle which had been stopped on U.S. Hwy 56 for a traffic violation.

The deputy advised the two occupants of the vehicle that the deputy intended to search the vehicle due to an odor of marijuana. Alvarado-Avina fled on foot as the deputy attempted a routine pat down of him. The suspect was later arrested by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation without incident in rural Pawnee County shortly after daybreak.

“After reviewing the dash cam video at real time speed, and taking into consideration the information available to the deputy at the time, it is my professional opinion the deputy was entitled under current Kansas law to use deadly force for the purposes of self-defense. 

First, the deputy had a sincere and honest belief that his life was in danger and that it was necessary to use deadly force to defend himself. Secondly, a reasonable person in the deputy’s circumstances could have reasonably perceived the use of deadly force was necessary. Accordingly, charges are not appropriate against the deputy regarding the discharge of his duty weapon on January 18, 2020,”according to McNett.

&nbsp;Based on the KBI investigation, a three-count criminal complaint has been filed against Alvarado-Avina for Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, to wit: a Glock .40 caliber handgun, a severity level 8 nonperson felony; interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: provided a false name to the deputy, a Class A nonperson misdemeanor; and Possession of Marijuana, a Class B nonperson misdemeanor.

Alvarado-Avina is currently being held in the Finney County Jail on local charges. A First Appearance has not yet been scheduled.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities have released the result of the investigation of a deputies actions during a traffic stop in rural Pawnee County.On February 17,&nbsp; the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) presented its findings to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office following a formal investigation regarding the January 18, 2020, involving a Pawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy having discharged his duty weapon, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.Just after 1:30a.m. on Jan. 18, Alejandro Alvarado-Avina, 21 of Lincoln, Nebraska, was the passenger in a vehicle which had been stopped on U.S. Hwy 56 for a traffic violation.The deputy advised the two occupants of the vehicle that the deputy intended to search the vehicle due to an odor of marijuana. Alvarado-Avina fled on foot as the deputy attempted a routine pat down of him. The suspect was later arrested by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation without incident in rural Pawnee County shortly after daybreak.“After reviewing the dash cam video at real time speed, and taking into consideration the information available to the deputy at the time, it is my professional opinion the deputy was entitled under current Kansas law to use deadly force for the purposes of self-defense. First, the deputy had a sincere and honest belief that his life was in danger and that it was necessary to use deadly force to defend himself. Secondly, a reasonable person in the deputy’s circumstances could have reasonably perceived the use of deadly force was necessary. Accordingly, charges are not appropriate against the deputy regarding the discharge of his duty weapon on January 18, 2020,”according to McNett.&nbsp;Based on the KBI investigation, a three-count criminal complaint has been filed against Alvarado-Avina for Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, to wit: a Glock .40 caliber handgun, a severity level 8 nonperson felony; interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: provided a false name to the deputy, a Class A nonperson misdemeanor; and Possession of Marijuana, a Class B nonperson misdemeanor.Alvarado-Avina is currently being held in the Finney County Jail on local charges. A First Appearance has not yet been scheduled.

 No charges against Kan. deputy for actions during traffic stop

TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a kidnapping and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 5:3o p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 2600 block of SW 33rd Street in Topeka on a report of a possible kidnapping involving a 7-year-old child and 31-year-old Gregory Allen Rumph, according to police Lt. Steve Roth.

Rumph and the victim are known to one another and Rumph reportedly made threats to harm the child.

Officers located Rumph near SW 29th and Indian Trail Rd. driving a pickup truck. He refused to stop for officers and initiated a pursuit that lasted approximately 10 minutes with speeds never exceeding 20 mph. 

While the pursuit was unfolding, Rumph called the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center. Dispatchers and officers were able to convince Rumph to stop the truck and let the 7-year-old-child out without incident. 

Rumph then continued to attempt to elude officers and admitted that he also had a 3-month-old child in the truck. The pursuit ended at SE 29th and Kansas Ave. where police took Rumph into custody on requested charges including Kidnapping, Stalking, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Felony Obstruction, Felony Flee and Elude, Violation of a PFA, a Felony warrant and 3 Misdemeanor warrants.

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 </figure>TOPEKA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a kidnapping and have a suspect in custody.Just after 5:3o p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 2600 block of SW 33rd Street in Topeka on a report of a possible kidnapping involving a 7-year-old child and 31-year-old Gregory Allen Rumph, according to police Lt. Steve Roth.Rumph and the victim are known to one another and Rumph reportedly made threats to harm the child.<figure>
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 </figure>Officers located Rumph near SW 29th and Indian Trail Rd. driving a pickup truck. He refused to stop for officers and initiated a pursuit that lasted approximately 10 minutes with speeds never exceeding 20 mph. While the pursuit was unfolding, Rumph called the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center. Dispatchers and officers were able to convince Rumph to stop the truck and let the 7-year-old-child out without incident. Rumph then continued to attempt to elude officers and admitted that he also had a 3-month-old child in the truck. The pursuit ended at SE 29th and Kansas Ave. where police took Rumph into custody on requested charges including Kidnapping, Stalking, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Felony Obstruction, Felony Flee and Elude, Violation of a PFA, a Felony warrant and 3 Misdemeanor warrants.There were no injuries reported.

Police: Kan. kidnapping suspect in custody, children not injured

SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a missing teen.

On Monday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a call from a parent reporting their 15-year-old daughter had run away. She left for school on Monday morning and never returned home, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Through investigation, the runaway was safely located without injury in Shawnee County and deputies arrested Justin D. Hainline, 38, of Eudora, Kansas on requested felony charges of&nbsp;of contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation and interference with parental custody.

The sheriff's department released no additional details

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a missing teen.On Monday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a call from a parent reporting their 15-year-old daughter had run away. She left for school on Monday morning and never returned home, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Through investigation, the runaway was safely located without injury in Shawnee County and deputies arrested Justin D. Hainline, 38, of Eudora, Kansas on requested felony charges of&nbsp;of contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation and interference with parental custody.The sheriff's department released no additional details

Kansas man arrested after deputies locate 15-year-old runaway

HARVEY COUNTY&nbsp; —A teenager from Hesston was detained Tuesday after he is said to have stabbed his father while they were driving.

Just after 4p.m. Tuesday, the 16-year-old was riding in a car with his father from Hesston to Newton when the son is said to have stabbed his father in the shoulder once with a knife, according to a media release.

After the incident, the father pulled the car over and called 911.

The teen's name has not been released. The father's injuries were not life-threatening. The Harvey County Attorney will review the case for charges.

HARVEY COUNTY&nbsp; —A teenager from Hesston was detained Tuesday after he is said to have stabbed his father while they were driving.Just after 4p.m. Tuesday, the 16-year-old was riding in a car with his father from Hesston to Newton when the son is said to have stabbed his father in the shoulder once with a knife, according to a media release.After the incident, the father pulled the car over and called 911.The teen's name has not been released. The father's injuries were not life-threatening. The Harvey County Attorney will review the case for charges.

Kansas teen arrested for allegedly stabbing his father

CHASE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged animal cruelty in Chase County.

Deputies responded to to a report of animals that had been abandoned by the owner at a property on X Road just north of 260th in rural Chase County, according to the sheriff's department.

The owner had been away for approximately 30-60 days. When deputies arrived, they found three horses dead and another horse that had to&nbsp; be euthanized, according to the sheriff's department. Deputies made arrangements for someone to take and care for two other horses who needed emergency care.

Authorities contacted the property owner, identified as 48-year-old Steven Price.&nbsp; He was due in Chase County Court on other charges. When he arrived this week, deputies had a warrant for his arrest on requested animal cruelty charges and for interference with law enforcement, according to the sheriff's department.

He is due back in court next month on the animal cruelty allegations.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582736932043.png" alt="Steven Price photo Chase Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Steven Price photo Chase Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>CHASE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged animal cruelty in Chase County.Deputies responded to to a report of animals that had been abandoned by the owner at a property on X Road just north of 260th in rural Chase County, according to the sheriff's department.The owner had been away for approximately 30-60 days. When deputies arrived, they found three horses dead and another horse that had to&nbsp; be euthanized, according to the sheriff's department. Deputies made arrangements for someone to take and care for two other horses who needed emergency care.Authorities contacted the property owner, identified as 48-year-old Steven Price.&nbsp; He was due in Chase County Court on other charges. When he arrived this week, deputies had a warrant for his arrest on requested animal cruelty charges and for interference with law enforcement, according to the sheriff's department.He is due back in court next month on the animal cruelty allegations.

Kansas man accused of animal cruelty after horses found dead

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 7pm Tuesday, police were dispatched to the hospital in Great Bend in reference to a gun shot wound, according to a media release.

Upon arrival, officers found that a victim later identified as Ken Rodriquez, 19, who was brought into the hospital with a gun shot wound to his shoulder area. Hospital staff provided life saving medical care to the him. He was later transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for additional care.

&nbsp;Through the investigation, police learned that the shooting incident occurred at an apartment located in the 5500 block of Eisenhower in Great Bend. Detectives sought a search warrant for the residence and identified a person of interest. 

The Barton County Communications Center then broadcast an attempt to locate for 20-year-old Tucker J. Trevino. Later in the evening Trevino spoke with the detectives and&nbsp;was arrested and booked into the Barton County Detention Center on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

Detectives located a weapon in the 1700 block of Hubbard related to this incident. It was also learned that the weapon recovered had been reported stolen a few weeks ago from a Great Bend residence, according to police.

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 </figure>Tucker Trevino photo Barton County.BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.Just after 7pm Tuesday, police were dispatched to the hospital in Great Bend in reference to a gun shot wound, according to a media release.Upon arrival, officers found that a victim later identified as Ken Rodriquez, 19, who was brought into the hospital with a gun shot wound to his shoulder area. Hospital staff provided life saving medical care to the him. He was later transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for additional care.&nbsp;Through the investigation, police learned that the shooting incident occurred at an apartment located in the 5500 block of Eisenhower in Great Bend. Detectives sought a search warrant for the residence and identified a person of interest. The Barton County Communications Center then broadcast an attempt to locate for 20-year-old Tucker J. Trevino. Later in the evening Trevino spoke with the detectives and&nbsp;was arrested and booked into the Barton County Detention Center on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.Detectives located a weapon in the 1700 block of Hubbard related to this incident. It was also learned that the weapon recovered had been reported stolen a few weeks ago from a Great Bend residence, according to police..

Police make arrest after teen shot at apartment in Great Bend

SALINA— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital in Salina.

Just after 10p.m. Tuesday, police responded to&nbsp; Arby's, 510 South Broadway Boulevard in Salina after a report of a man with a gunshot wound, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

When officers arrived, they found Tristen Howard, 24, of Salina, on the west side of the Arby's building with what appeared to be a gunshot wound in his left leg.

Howard told police that he was walking south from South Street to Dillons on West Crawford Street, in the area of the railroad track, when he heard two people arguing, according to Forrester. Howard told he then heard five to six shots fired and one struck his leg.&nbsp;

Two independent witnesses, one calling from Hancock Street and one calling from Sherman Street, reported to police that they heard four to six gunshots at approximately the same time of the incident reported by Howard, according to Forrester.

EMS transported Howard to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment. Police have not reported an arrest.

SALINA— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital in Salina.Just after 10p.m. Tuesday, police responded to&nbsp; Arby's, 510 South Broadway Boulevard in Salina after a report of a man with a gunshot wound, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.When officers arrived, they found Tristen Howard, 24, of Salina, on the west side of the Arby's building with what appeared to be a gunshot wound in his left leg.Howard told police that he was walking south from South Street to Dillons on West Crawford Street, in the area of the railroad track, when he heard two people arguing, according to Forrester. Howard told he then heard five to six shots fired and one struck his leg.&nbsp;Two independent witnesses, one calling from Hancock Street and one calling from Sherman Street, reported to police that they heard four to six gunshots at approximately the same time of the incident reported by Howard, according to Forrester.EMS transported Howard to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: Man wounded after report random gunfire in Salina

LYON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged rape and have a suspect in custody.

On February 11, police in Emporia asked the public for help to locate German Enrique Diaz, 19, who was wanted on multiple warrants including one charging him with rape, according to Lyon County Crime Stoppers.

The victim was under the age of 14, according to a media release from the U.S. Marshals Service.

U.S. Marshals in Fayetteville, Arkansas were contacted about Diaz possibly staying in the Springdale, Arkansas area late last week. The Springdale Police Department assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in conducting a fugitive investigation. 

Diaz was ultimately located at a residence in Springdale and arrested without incident after officers locked down the residence. Diaz was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he will await extradition proceedings.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582735716930.png" alt="German Diaz photo Washington County Arkansas Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>German Diaz photo Washington County Arkansas Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>LYON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged rape and have a suspect in custody.On February 11, police in Emporia asked the public for help to locate German Enrique Diaz, 19, who was wanted on multiple warrants including one charging him with rape, according to Lyon County Crime Stoppers.The victim was under the age of 14, according to a media release from the U.S. Marshals Service.U.S. Marshals in Fayetteville, Arkansas were contacted about Diaz possibly staying in the Springdale, Arkansas area late last week. The Springdale Police Department assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in conducting a fugitive investigation. Diaz was ultimately located at a residence in Springdale and arrested without incident after officers locked down the residence. Diaz was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he will await extradition proceedings.

US. Marshals help capture Kan. rape suspect in Arkansas

WICHITA, KAN. – A former federal immigration officer was sentenced Tuesday to nine months in prison for impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement supervisor, according to U.S. Attorney StephenMcAllister.

Andrew J. Pleviak, 42, Topeka, Kan., pleaded guilty in December to falsely claiming to be an officer of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations. He made the claim to a deputy with the Kingman County Sheriff's Office. 

Pleviak also submitted a memo on ICE letterhead requesting the release of a man being held in the custody of the Kingman County Sheriff's Office. The man in custody was Juan Tapia-Alfaro, an acquaintance of Pleviak. Pleviak was arrested when he arrived at the jail pretending to be an ICE supervisory deportation officer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/10/1570649339648.png" alt="Andrew J. Pleviak-photo Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Andrew J. Pleviak-photo Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KAN. – A former federal immigration officer was sentenced Tuesday to nine months in prison for impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement supervisor, according to U.S. Attorney StephenMcAllister.Andrew J. Pleviak, 42, Topeka, Kan., pleaded guilty in December to falsely claiming to be an officer of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations. He made the claim to a deputy with the Kingman County Sheriff's Office. Pleviak also submitted a memo on ICE letterhead requesting the release of a man being held in the custody of the Kingman County Sheriff's Office. The man in custody was Juan Tapia-Alfaro, an acquaintance of Pleviak. Pleviak was arrested when he arrived at the jail pretending to be an ICE supervisory deportation officer.

Former ICE agent sentenced in Kansas inmate escape plan 

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sheriff's deputy in connection with the mistreatment of a shackled inmate.

On January 30, the Sedgwick County jail had an inmate due in court that was transported to the judicial division where there are court holding cells, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.&nbsp;

 The inmate placed into a holding cell handcuffed and shackled started rubbing the handcuffs up against the wall.&nbsp; A sheriff's deputy told him to stop. 

Another deputy later identified as Matthew Stineman, 47, entered the cell and pushed and slapped the inmate with an open hand, according to Easter.

Due to the nature of the situation and the fact that the inmate was shackled, the sheriff's department took the incident to the Wichita Police Department for a criminal investigation for battery and or mistreatment of a confined prisoner.&nbsp; The prisoner was not injured and made his court appearance, according to Easter.

Following the investigation, the city prosecutor's office charged Stineman with one count of mistreatment of a confined prisoner, according to Easter.

The sheriff's department has placed Stineman on restrictive duty. He will have no contact with inmates.

This was out of character for this employee, according to Easter. "We've had no similar issues with Stineman during his 13-years with the sheriff's department's judicial division but that doesn't excuse him for this alleged behavior."

Stineman was not arrested but issued a summons on Monday, according to Easter.

The charge is not a city ordinance but a state statute and the city prosecutor's office will prosecute this in state court, according to Easter.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582652138914.png" alt="Sheriff Jeff Easter answers questions during a media briefing on the alleged incident Tuesday morning" />
 <figcaption>Sheriff Jeff Easter answers questions during a media briefing on the alleged incident Tuesday morning</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sheriff's deputy in connection with the mistreatment of a shackled inmate.On January 30, the Sedgwick County jail had an inmate due in court that was transported to the judicial division where there are court holding cells, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.&nbsp; The inmate placed into a holding cell handcuffed and shackled started rubbing the handcuffs up against the wall.&nbsp; A sheriff's deputy told him to stop. Another deputy later identified as Matthew Stineman, 47, entered the cell and pushed and slapped the inmate with an open hand, according to Easter.Due to the nature of the situation and the fact that the inmate was shackled, the sheriff's department took the incident to the Wichita Police Department for a criminal investigation for battery and or mistreatment of a confined prisoner.&nbsp; The prisoner was not injured and made his court appearance, according to Easter.Following the investigation, the city prosecutor's office charged Stineman with one count of mistreatment of a confined prisoner, according to Easter.The sheriff's department has placed Stineman on restrictive duty. He will have no contact with inmates.This was out of character for this employee, according to Easter. "We've had no similar issues with Stineman during his 13-years with the sheriff's department's judicial division but that doesn't excuse him for this alleged behavior."Stineman was not arrested but issued a summons on Monday, according to Easter.The charge is not a city ordinance but a state statute and the city prosecutor's office will prosecute this in state court, according to Easter.

Sheriff: Kansas deputy allegedly shoved, slapped inmate

GRANT COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Ulysses Police Department have made an arrest related to the February 2019 death of a 3-year-old&nbsp; in Ulysses.

Just after 8:30p.m. Monday, On Monday, Feb. 24, authorities arrested Uraquio “Rocky” A. Arredondo, at his home in the 900 Block of S. Cheyenne in Ulysses, Kan, according to a media release from the KBI. 

Arredondo was arrested for first degree murder and abuse of a child. He was booked into the Grant County Jail on $500,000 bond.

The arrest follows a yearlong investigation by the KBI and the Ulysses Police Department into the death of 3-year-old Carlos Valenzuela III. On Feb. 26, 2019, police and EMS were dispatched to the child’s home after they received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive child. 

Valenzuela was first transported to Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital and was then transferred to a Denver, Colo. hospital for treatment. He died Feb. 27, 2019 in Denver. Arredondo was in a relationship with child’s mother.

The Grant County Attorney will prosecute the case. Any further inquiries should be directed to the County Attorney’s Office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582652296671.png" alt=" Arredondo photo Grant Co. Sheriff" />
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 </figure>GRANT COUNTY–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Ulysses Police Department have made an arrest related to the February 2019 death of a 3-year-old&nbsp; in Ulysses.Just after 8:30p.m. Monday, On Monday, Feb. 24, authorities arrested Uraquio “Rocky” A. Arredondo, at his home in the 900 Block of S. Cheyenne in Ulysses, Kan, according to a media release from the KBI. Arredondo was arrested for first degree murder and abuse of a child. He was booked into the Grant County Jail on $500,000 bond.The arrest follows a yearlong investigation by the KBI and the Ulysses Police Department into the death of 3-year-old Carlos Valenzuela III. On Feb. 26, 2019, police and EMS were dispatched to the child’s home after they received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive child. Valenzuela was first transported to Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital and was then transferred to a Denver, Colo. hospital for treatment. He died Feb. 27, 2019 in Denver. Arredondo was in a relationship with child’s mother.The Grant County Attorney will prosecute the case. Any further inquiries should be directed to the County Attorney’s Office.

KBI: Man arrested for death of 3-year-old Kansas boy

MANHATTAN— Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of power tools and other construction items from Habitat for Humanity in Manhattan and have made an arrest.

&nbsp;Nicholas Paul Lambert, 23, Ogden, is confined in the Riley County Jail on offenses of making false information, burglary, theft, and criminal damage to property following a Tuesday morning arrest, according to the Riley County Police Department.

On February 20, a trailer belonging to Habitat for Humanity was forcibly entered and various power tools were taken for a loss of approximately $7,000.00. 

On Monday, two of the stolen tools were recovered from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry in Manhattan.&nbsp;Officers and detectives conducted follow-up investigation with assistance from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry to determine the person who pawned the items.&nbsp;

Nearly all of the 75 tools and other items stolen from Habitat for Humanity were recovered and returned to the organization.

Lambert is being held on an $8,000.00 bond.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Over $3,000 worth of tools and construction equipment was stolen from Habitat ReStore - Manhattan, at their home build at 514 Pilsbury Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department.&nbsp;

If you have any information, please contact us at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (78) 539-7777.&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/kS6uj6gaO3?amp=1" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2SMp6VA</a>

MANHATTAN— Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of power tools and other construction items from Habitat for Humanity in Manhattan and have made an arrest.&nbsp;Nicholas Paul Lambert, 23, Ogden, is confined in the Riley County Jail on offenses of making false information, burglary, theft, and criminal damage to property following a Tuesday morning arrest, according to the Riley County Police Department.On February 20, a trailer belonging to Habitat for Humanity was forcibly entered and various power tools were taken for a loss of approximately $7,000.00. On Monday, two of the stolen tools were recovered from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry in Manhattan.&nbsp;Officers and detectives conducted follow-up investigation with assistance from Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry to determine the person who pawned the items.&nbsp;Nearly all of the 75 tools and other items stolen from Habitat for Humanity were recovered and returned to the organization.Lambert is being held on an $8,000.00 bond.&nbsp;------------RILEY COUNTY —Over $3,000 worth of tools and construction equipment was stolen from Habitat ReStore - Manhattan, at their home build at 514 Pilsbury Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department.&nbsp;If you have any information, please contact us at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (78) 539-7777.&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/kS6uj6gaO3?amp=1" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2SMp6VA</a>

RCPD: Pawn shop helps in arrest of Habitat for Humanity burglary

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new charges.

Just before 10:30 a.m. February 20,&nbsp; a citizen contacted police about an employee, who witnessed lewd behavior by a suspect later identified as&nbsp;27-year-old Jordan Richardson of Wichita.&nbsp;

 The investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 16, around 2:50 p.m. in the 400 block of E. 3rd&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

A 32-year-old woman who was working outside of the business, observed Richardson park a white pick-up truck in the street and expose his genitals and fondle himself before he drove away, according to Wheeler.

On Monday, police reported they arrested Richardson for lewd and lascivious behavior. He has since been charged by the city of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office for the crime.

Richardson has prior arrests for lewd and lascivious behavior and other sex-related crimes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582581632424.png" alt="Richardson photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Richardson photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a registered Kansas sex offender on new charges.Just before 10:30 a.m. February 20,&nbsp; a citizen contacted police about an employee, who witnessed lewd behavior by a suspect later identified as&nbsp;27-year-old Jordan Richardson of Wichita.&nbsp; The investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 16, around 2:50 p.m. in the 400 block of E. 3rd&nbsp;Street in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.A 32-year-old woman who was working outside of the business, observed Richardson park a white pick-up truck in the street and expose his genitals and fondle himself before he drove away, according to Wheeler.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582640417058.png" alt="Richardson-photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>On Monday, police reported they arrested Richardson for lewd and lascivious behavior. He has since been charged by the city of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office for the crime.Richardson has prior arrests for lewd and lascivious behavior and other sex-related crimes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas sex offender charged with exposing himself in public

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after an arrest near a Kansas high school.

Just before 8p.m. February 17, police responded to report of a suspicious vehicle in the south parking lot at Arkansas City High School, 1200 W. Radio Lane, according to a media release.

The vehicle reportedly had been parked there with its lights on since 6 p.m. When officers arrived, the vehicle left the parking lot and proceeded eastbound on Radio Lane.

After observing the vehicle weaving and failing to maintain its lane, police conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of West Radio Lane and contacted the driver, later identified as&nbsp; 44-year-old Amy Renee Wingert of rural Arkansas City.

Further investigation found her to be in possession of a crystal substance that police suspected was meth.

Following an investigation, police arrested&nbsp; Wingert&nbsp; on suspicion of one felony count each of no drug tax stamp and possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended driver’s license, no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She remains in custody and is expected in court this week.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582337624898.png" alt="Wingert photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Wingert photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after an arrest near a Kansas high school.Just before 8p.m. February 17, police responded to report of a suspicious vehicle in the south parking lot at Arkansas City High School, 1200 W. Radio Lane, according to a media release.The vehicle reportedly had been parked there with its lights on since 6 p.m. When officers arrived, the vehicle left the parking lot and proceeded eastbound on Radio Lane.After observing the vehicle weaving and failing to maintain its lane, police conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of West Radio Lane and contacted the driver, later identified as&nbsp; 44-year-old Amy Renee Wingert of rural Arkansas City.Further investigation found her to be in possession of a crystal substance that police suspected was meth.Following an investigation, police arrested&nbsp; Wingert&nbsp; on suspicion of one felony count each of no drug tax stamp and possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended driver’s license, no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She remains in custody and is expected in court this week.

Kansas woman had meth in high school parking lot

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas&nbsp;man awarded more than $1.5 million on Monday after spending 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit plans to continue his fight against those responsible for his nightmare, his attorney said.

In addition to the monetary compensation, Lamonte McIntyre of Kansas City, Kansas, also received on Monday a certificate of innocence from Shawnee County District Judge Teresa L. Watson as part of a resolution of a mistaken-conviction lawsuit McIntyre filed last year.

“Today, Lamonte McIntyre has been declared, finally and conclusively, a completely innocent man,” his attorney, Cheryl Pilate said in an emailed statement. “That long-overdue recognition, along with the statutory payment and other benefits, will help lighten a bit the heavy load he has carried. Lamonte is grateful for the benefits of the compensation statute, but he knows his fight for justice is far from over.”

McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested for the killings of 21-year-old Doniel Quinn and 34-year-old Donald Ewing, even though no physical evidence or motive tied him to the crimes.

McIntyre received two life sentences in their deaths, but he was freed in 2017 after a local prosecutor asked the court to vacate his convictions and to drop all charges, calling his case an example of "manifest injustice."

Documents made public during an 8-year effort to exonerate Lamonte McIntyre allege the homicide detective on the case used his power to prey for decades on African-American women, including McIntyre's mother. They also accuse the prosecutor of intimidating witnesses who told her McIntyre was not the killer. And they say the presiding judge had a romantic relationship with the prosecutor before the trial that neither disclosed at the time.

McIntyre's attorney said on Monday that the family will continue with their separate federal lawsuit against the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, and the individual officers who they contend are responsible for their 23-year nightmare.

“The individuals involved twisted the justice system to serve their own ends, not the needs of the community or the goal of truth-finding," Pilate said. "No justice was served by their actions, and a full accounting of their wrongful conduct must occur.”

The McIntyre's case was one of several that prompted the law requiring the state to compensate victims of wrongful convictions. Schmidt, a Republican, had received bipartisan criticism for resisting McIntyre's compensation claim while agreeing to two others.

“We are committed to faithfully administering the state's mistaken-conviction law as the legislature wrote it,” Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday in a news release. “In this case, our office worked diligently to obtain and review all available evidence, including evidence identified but not provided in the earlier judicial proceedings.”

Schmidt said his office was ultimately able to resolve all issues, satisfy all of the statute's requirements and agree to this outcome so McIntyre can receive the benefits to which he is entitled.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/8/1566470049106.png" alt="Lamonte McIntyre photo Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Lamonte McIntyre photo Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas&nbsp;man awarded more than $1.5 million on Monday after spending 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit plans to continue his fight against those responsible for his nightmare, his attorney said.In addition to the monetary compensation, Lamonte McIntyre of Kansas City, Kansas, also received on Monday a certificate of innocence from Shawnee County District Judge Teresa L. Watson as part of a resolution of a mistaken-conviction lawsuit McIntyre filed last year.“Today, Lamonte McIntyre has been declared, finally and conclusively, a completely innocent man,” his attorney, Cheryl Pilate said in an emailed statement. “That long-overdue recognition, along with the statutory payment and other benefits, will help lighten a bit the heavy load he has carried. Lamonte is grateful for the benefits of the compensation statute, but he knows his fight for justice is far from over.”McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested for the killings of 21-year-old Doniel Quinn and 34-year-old Donald Ewing, even though no physical evidence or motive tied him to the crimes.McIntyre received two life sentences in their deaths, but he was freed in 2017 after a local prosecutor asked the court to vacate his convictions and to drop all charges, calling his case an example of "manifest injustice."Documents made public during an 8-year effort to exonerate Lamonte McIntyre allege the homicide detective on the case used his power to prey for decades on African-American women, including McIntyre's mother. They also accuse the prosecutor of intimidating witnesses who told her McIntyre was not the killer. And they say the presiding judge had a romantic relationship with the prosecutor before the trial that neither disclosed at the time.McIntyre's attorney said on Monday that the family will continue with their separate federal lawsuit against the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, and the individual officers who they contend are responsible for their 23-year nightmare.“The individuals involved twisted the justice system to serve their own ends, not the needs of the community or the goal of truth-finding," Pilate said. "No justice was served by their actions, and a full accounting of their wrongful conduct must occur.”The McIntyre's case was one of several that prompted the law requiring the state to compensate victims of wrongful convictions. Schmidt, a Republican, had received bipartisan criticism for resisting McIntyre's compensation claim while agreeing to two others.“We are committed to faithfully administering the state's mistaken-conviction law as the legislature wrote it,” Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday in a news release. “In this case, our office worked diligently to obtain and review all available evidence, including evidence identified but not provided in the earlier judicial proceedings.”Schmidt said his office was ultimately able to resolve all issues, satisfy all of the statute's requirements and agree to this outcome so McIntyre can receive the benefits to which he is entitled.Under the statute, McIntyre will receive $65,000 for each of the 23 years he wrongly spent in prison, among other benefits. The court also ordered that records of his conviction and DNA profile be expunged.If McIntyre prevails in his separate civil lawsuit against the Unified Government and the others involved in his unjust prosecution, he would have to repay Kansas for the money he was awarded under the wrongful compensation statute, his attorney noted.This is the third case in Kansas in which compensation has been granted since the 2018 wrongful-conviction law was enacted.Kansas agreed to pay $1.1 million to Richard Jones, of Kansas City, Kansas, who spent 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2000 robbery that he says was committed by someone who looks just like him. The state agreed to pay $1.03 million to Floyd Bledsoe, who spent nearly 16 years behind bars for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl northeast of Topeka, a crime that his brother confessed to in a suicide note.Three other cases remain pending in various stages of litigation, the attorney general's office said.