Kansas City —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who drove through barriers along the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade route.

Just after 8:12a.m. Wednesday, a vehicle broke through a parade barrier and all officers in the area were alerted, according to a media release from Kansas City police.&nbsp;

Clay County Sheriff's deputies assisting Kansas City police deployed stop sticks. The vehicle hit the stop sticks but continued southbound down the parade route, turned and Pershing heading for the crowd lined up for the rally.

Multiple police vehicles were prepared to stop the vehicle. Officers then used a tactical vehicle intervention (also knows as a PIT maneuver) to stop the vehicle on Pershing. Police took two suspects into custody, according to the release.

The driver is under investigation for impairment. Police found no weapons during a search of the vehicle and there is no indication of terrorist activity, according to the release. Police do not know the suspect's motive.

Kansas City — Police were involved in the pursuit of a vehicle that drove past barriers on Chiefs parade route Wednesday morning, according to a social media report from Kansas City Police.

Police took two suspects from the vehicle into custody.&nbsp; There were no injuries. Authorities reported no additional details except to resume the celebration.

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 </figure>Kansas City —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who drove through barriers along the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade route.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We stop fleeing cars AND do cheerleader duty. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chiefsparade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chiefsparade</a> <a href="https://t.co/FR4AfL9A0X">pic.twitter.com/FR4AfL9A0X</a>&mdash; Kansas City Police (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1225086491908608000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Just after 8:12a.m. Wednesday, a vehicle broke through a parade barrier and all officers in the area were alerted, according to a media release from Kansas City police.&nbsp;Clay County Sheriff's deputies assisting Kansas City police deployed stop sticks. The vehicle hit the stop sticks but continued southbound down the parade route, turned and Pershing heading for the crowd lined up for the rally.Multiple police vehicles were prepared to stop the vehicle. Officers then used a tactical vehicle intervention (also knows as a PIT maneuver) to stop the vehicle on Pershing. Police took two suspects into custody, according to the release.The driver is under investigation for impairment. Police found no weapons during a search of the vehicle and there is no indication of terrorist activity, according to the release. Police do not know the suspect's motive.-----------Kansas City — Police were involved in the pursuit of a vehicle that drove past barriers on Chiefs parade route Wednesday morning, according to a social media report from Kansas City Police.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Two suspects in custody. Resume celebrating! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chiefsparade?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chiefsparade</a>&mdash; Kansas City Police (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1225062092186836997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Police took two suspects from the vehicle into custody.&nbsp; There were no injuries. Authorities reported no additional details except to resume the celebration.

Update: 2 arrested after chase through Chiefs parade route

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is dropping its fight against the compensation claim from a man who spent 23 years in prison for a double homicide before a judge vacated convictions that were secured even though no physical evidence or motive tied him to the crimes, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt said in an Associated Press interview that his office made the decision after reviewing 900 pages of documents from Lamonte McIntyre’s attorney that had not been provided to it previously. He also said an ongoing Kansas Bureau of Investigation review of the 1994 crimes for which McIntyre, from Kansas City, Kansas, was charged turned up new information.

Schmidt said his office will work with McIntyre’s attorney on a settlement to present to a Shawnee County District Court judge. He said that under a 2018 Kansas law, McIntyre is likely to receive $1.5 million from the state — $65,000 for each year he spent in prison — plus money to cover attorney fees and other expenses.

McIntyre’s case was one of several that prompted the law requiring the state to compensate victims of wrongful convictions, and Schmidt, a Republican, had received bipartisan criticism for resisting McIntyre’s compensation claim&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/fee472c2f95747b9a41437866008eef4">while agreeing</a>&nbsp;to two others.

“Because we knew there was evidence that was never placed in front of a court, before we just signed off on a claim, we had an obligation to the new court to collect and review all of the evidence,” Schmidt said. “We’ve now done that.”

McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested for the killings of 21-year-old Doniel Quinn and 34-year-old Donald Ewing, who were shot in broad daylight.

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.” Prosecutors’ case had largely hinged on testimony that was allegedly coerced.

“Today’s decision by the Kansas Attorney General goes one step further, by recognizing that Lamonte qualifies for compensation under the Kansas statute,” Cheryl Pilate, McIntyre’s attorney, said in a statement. “Lamonte is still dealing with the effects of 23 years of wrongful imprisonment, but the funding and other support provided by the statute will now make his load a little easier to bear.”

When signing the wrongful-conviction compensation law, then-Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer apologized to McIntyre and the other men and said, “We will make it right.”

A bipartisan group of legislators had been planning a Feb. 17 rally to show their support for McIntyre and pressure Schmidt’s office into backing McIntyre’s compensation claim. State Rep. Cindy Holscher, a Kansas City-area Democrat, said it was “retraumatizing” for McIntyre to face a court battle over whether he was compensated.

Holscher said many of her fellow lawmakers thought McIntyre had already received compensation from the state.

“I think there was the assumption that, well, of course, he was exonerated, why wouldn’t he have been paid already?” Holscher said. “Many were not aware of the fact that this was going to be dragging out.”

Schmidt said a compensation claim is essentially a lawsuit involving the state. In some cases, he said, his office can decide that compensation is warranted by reviewing the existing court record, but in McIntyre’s case, he wanted to review the additional evidence available.

As for paying McIntyre, he said: I’m hopeful there won’t be much further delay.”

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and the top eight leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature would have to review any settlement language.

Under the law, McIntyre also is due health insurance benefits, financial assistance for higher education and counseling and various social services.

Legislators cited two other men’s cases from northeast Kansas as examples of why the compensation law was necessary.

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. And 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. ___

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is dropping its fight against the compensation claim from a man who spent 23 years in prison for a double homicide before a judge vacated convictions that were secured even though no physical evidence or motive tied him to the crimes, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday.Attorney General Derek Schmidt said in an Associated Press interview that his office made the decision after reviewing 900 pages of documents from Lamonte McIntyre’s attorney that had not been provided to it previously. He also said an ongoing Kansas Bureau of Investigation review of the 1994 crimes for which McIntyre, from Kansas City, Kansas, was charged turned up new information.Schmidt said his office will work with McIntyre’s attorney on a settlement to present to a Shawnee County District Court judge. He said that under a 2018 Kansas law, McIntyre is likely to receive $1.5 million from the state — $65,000 for each year he spent in prison — plus money to cover attorney fees and other expenses.McIntyre’s case was one of several that prompted the law requiring the state to compensate victims of wrongful convictions, and Schmidt, a Republican, had received bipartisan criticism for resisting McIntyre’s compensation claim&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/fee472c2f95747b9a41437866008eef4">while agreeing</a>&nbsp;to two others.“Because we knew there was evidence that was never placed in front of a court, before we just signed off on a claim, we had an obligation to the new court to collect and review all of the evidence,” Schmidt said. “We’ve now done that.”McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested for the killings of 21-year-old Doniel Quinn and 34-year-old Donald Ewing, who were shot in broad daylight.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.” Prosecutors’ case had largely hinged on testimony that was allegedly coerced.“Today’s decision by the Kansas Attorney General goes one step further, by recognizing that Lamonte qualifies for compensation under the Kansas statute,” Cheryl Pilate, McIntyre’s attorney, said in a statement. “Lamonte is still dealing with the effects of 23 years of wrongful imprisonment, but the funding and other support provided by the statute will now make his load a little easier to bear.”When signing the wrongful-conviction compensation law, then-Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer apologized to McIntyre and the other men and said, “We will make it right.”A bipartisan group of legislators had been planning a Feb. 17 rally to show their support for McIntyre and pressure Schmidt’s office into backing McIntyre’s compensation claim. State Rep. Cindy Holscher, a Kansas City-area Democrat, said it was “retraumatizing” for McIntyre to face a court battle over whether he was compensated.Holscher said many of her fellow lawmakers thought McIntyre had already received compensation from the state.“I think there was the assumption that, well, of course, he was exonerated, why wouldn’t he have been paid already?” Holscher said. “Many were not aware of the fact that this was going to be dragging out.”Schmidt said a compensation claim is essentially a lawsuit involving the state. In some cases, he said, his office can decide that compensation is warranted by reviewing the existing court record, but in McIntyre’s case, he wanted to review the additional evidence available.As for paying McIntyre, he said: I’m hopeful there won’t be much further delay.”Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and the top eight leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature would have to review any settlement language.Under the law, McIntyre also is due health insurance benefits, financial assistance for higher education and counseling and various social services.Legislators cited two other men’s cases from northeast Kansas as examples of why the compensation law was necessary.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. And 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. ___

Kansas no longer fighting claims of wrongly convicted man

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest.

Just before 10p.m. Monday, an officer from the Great Bend Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 23rd and McKinley Street for a traffic violation, according to a media release.

The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, identified as Aqeisa Koett, age 38, had an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine from a previous narcotics investigation.

During Koett's arrest,&nbsp; police located a plastic baggie containing numerous prescription pills in the vehicle. Koett was also arrested on a requested charged for possession of a controlled substance, according to police.

Koett was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was booked in lieu of $20,000 bond. She had two previous drug convictions in 2018, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>Aqeisa KoettBARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after an arrest.Just before 10p.m. Monday, an officer from the Great Bend Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 23rd and McKinley Street for a traffic violation, according to a media release.The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, identified as Aqeisa Koett, age 38, had an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine from a previous narcotics investigation.During Koett's arrest,&nbsp; police located a plastic baggie containing numerous prescription pills in the vehicle. Koett was also arrested on a requested charged for possession of a controlled substance, according to police.Koett was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was booked in lieu of $20,000 bond. She had two previous drug convictions in 2018, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kansas felon jailed on new charge after traffic stop

SALINE COUNTY — A Kansas man is facing charges for a weekend accident that injured a motorcycle rider.

Just before 10:30p.m. Saturday, a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Landon Howard, 19, Brookville, was stopped at the light at the intersection of West Iron Ave. and 9th Street in Salina, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester,

An eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Uplander driven by Robert Pirtle, 69, of Salina, struck the motorcycle. 

Pirtle then fled the scene of the accident. A witness gave police a description of the vehicle.

EMS transported Howard to Salina Regional Health Center with a deep laceration and two fractures on his right leg, according to Forrester.

A short time later, a Saline County Sheriff's deputy spotted the Uplander at the intersection of West Ash Street and Broadway Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop for a&nbsp; DUI test on Pirtle.&nbsp;

Deputies arrested him on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated battery, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Duty to give information and render aid, Driving while suspended, Improper driving on a laned roadway and No proof of insurance.

The motorcycle was destroyed and the Uplander had extensive front driver's side damage, according to Forrester.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY — A Kansas man is facing charges for a weekend accident that injured a motorcycle rider.Just before 10:30p.m. Saturday, a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Landon Howard, 19, Brookville, was stopped at the light at the intersection of West Iron Ave. and 9th Street in Salina, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester,An eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Uplander driven by Robert Pirtle, 69, of Salina, struck the motorcycle. Pirtle then fled the scene of the accident. A witness gave police a description of the vehicle.EMS transported Howard to Salina Regional Health Center with a deep laceration and two fractures on his right leg, according to Forrester.A short time later, a Saline County Sheriff's deputy spotted the Uplander at the intersection of West Ash Street and Broadway Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop for a&nbsp; DUI test on Pirtle.&nbsp;Deputies arrested him on requested charges of&nbsp;Aggravated battery, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Duty to give information and render aid, Driving while suspended, Improper driving on a laned roadway and No proof of insurance.The motorcycle was destroyed and the Uplander had extensive front driver's side damage, according to Forrester.

Kansas man jailed after fleeing crash into motorcycle

SALINA&nbsp; — Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a chase and crash in Salina following an armed robbery.

At 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to an armed robbery at E-Z Trip Convenience Store, 100 S. Main in Newton, according to a social media report from police.

Two men had entered the store, armed with firearms. Multiple shots were fired in the store by at least one of the suspects. The store clerk was not injured. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers looked at surveillance video and determined a suspect vehicle description with a tag number. That information was given to surrounding counties and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

About an hour later, Kansas Highway Patrol in Salina located the suspect vehicle and began a pursuit. The vehicle crashed near Salina South High School, and at least one suspect fled on foot. All three individuals are now in custody..

SALINA —Law enforcement authorities tracked down a suspect who fled a car crash early Tuesday near Salina South High School.

Just before 7am, KHP Trooper’s attempted to stop a vehicle that crashed near the school 730 East Magnolia Road, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.

Multiple subjects were inside vehicle at the time of the crash. One&nbsp; subject ran north from the scene, away from high school.&nbsp;

Just before 8a.m., law enforcement reported they had located and placed into custody the suspect, according to Gardner.

Name of the suspect and possible charges have not been released. The KHP did not report any injuries from the crash.

SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are attempting to locate a suspect who ran from a car crash near Salina South High School Tuesday morning.

Multiple subjects were inside vehicle at the time of the crash.

One&nbsp; subject ran north from the scene, away from high school.&nbsp;

Troopers are attempting to locate a reported young black male wearing a grey sweat shirt. Salina South High School has been notified.&nbsp; Expect multiple Troopers in the area.

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 </figure>SALINA&nbsp; — Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a chase and crash in Salina following an armed robbery.At 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to an armed robbery at E-Z Trip Convenience Store, 100 S. Main in Newton, according to a social media report from police.Two men had entered the store, armed with firearms. Multiple shots were fired in the store by at least one of the suspects. The store clerk was not injured. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers looked at surveillance video and determined a suspect vehicle description with a tag number. That information was given to surrounding counties and the Kansas Highway Patrol.About an hour later, Kansas Highway Patrol in Salina located the suspect vehicle and began a pursuit. The vehicle crashed near Salina South High School, and at least one suspect fled on foot. All three individuals are now in custody..--------SALINA —Law enforcement authorities tracked down a suspect who fled a car crash early Tuesday near Salina South High School.Just before 7am, KHP Trooper’s attempted to stop a vehicle that crashed near the school 730 East Magnolia Road, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.Multiple subjects were inside vehicle at the time of the crash. One&nbsp; subject ran north from the scene, away from high school.&nbsp;Just before 8a.m., law enforcement reported they had located and placed into custody the suspect, according to Gardner.Name of the suspect and possible charges have not been released. The KHP did not report any injuries from the crash.---------SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are attempting to locate a suspect who ran from a car crash near Salina South High School Tuesday morning.Just before 7am, KHP Trooper’s attempted to stop a vehicle that crashed near the school 730 East Magnolia Road, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.Multiple subjects were inside vehicle at the time of the crash.One&nbsp; subject ran north from the scene, away from high school.&nbsp;Troopers are attempting to locate a reported young black male wearing a grey sweat shirt. Salina South High School has been notified.&nbsp; Expect multiple Troopers in the area.

The Latest: KHP catches robbery suspect who ran from crash in Salina 

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a Sunday arrest.

Just before 4:30p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 5000 block of SW Topeka Blvd on a report of a man pointing a firearm at another individual inside a business, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Deputies arrested 47-year-old Keith E. Austin on charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Criminal Threat, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly conduct, Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence of Alcohol, Battery, and Criminal Use of a Weapon, according to Stallbaumer.

Mr. Austin is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.&nbsp; Authorities have not reported any injuries.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a Sunday arrest.Just before 4:30p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 5000 block of SW Topeka Blvd on a report of a man pointing a firearm at another individual inside a business, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.Deputies arrested 47-year-old Keith E. Austin on charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Criminal Threat, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly conduct, Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence of Alcohol, Battery, and Criminal Use of a Weapon, according to Stallbaumer.Mr. Austin is being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.&nbsp; Authorities have not reported any injuries.

Kansas man arrested for alleged attempted-murder

PHILLIPS COUNTY — A second arrest from a series of church and school burglaries in Phillips County in December has been made.

"On December 23 and 24, 2019, the Logan Grade School, Logan United Methodist and Catholic churches and the Luctor Christian Reformed Church were burglarized," the Phillips County Sheriff's Office said following a previous arrest in connection with the case.

Jonathan Casey Jones, 23, Phillipsburg, has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, nine counts of contributing to a child's misconduct, three counts of theft and three counts of criminal damage to property, according to the department.

Jones remains in custody in lieu of a $180,000 bond.

The department said further arrests of minors are pending, but their names will not be released.

In connection with the arrests, the department reminded the public that "all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

Phillip Michael Byrant, 23, Norton was previously arrested in connection with the crimes.

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 </figure>Jonathon Casey JonesBy JAMES BELLHays PostPHILLIPS COUNTY — A second arrest from a series of church and school burglaries in Phillips County in December has been made."On December 23 and 24, 2019, the Logan Grade School, Logan United Methodist and Catholic churches and the Luctor Christian Reformed Church were burglarized," the Phillips County Sheriff's Office said following a previous arrest in connection with the case.Jonathan Casey Jones, 23, Phillipsburg, has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, nine counts of contributing to a child's misconduct, three counts of theft and three counts of criminal damage to property, according to the department.Jones remains in custody in lieu of a $180,000 bond.The department said further arrests of minors are pending, but their names will not be released.In connection with the arrests, the department reminded the public that "all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."Phillip Michael Byrant, 23, Norton was previously arrested in connection with the crimes.

Second arrest made in Kansas church burglaries

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen in connection with a car-jacking.

Just after 8p.m. January 27, police responded to a carjacking call at Towne East Square, 7700 East Kellogg in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 57-year-old woman at the scene told police that as she was leaving work and walking to her vehicle, a 13-year-old boy and another unknown suspect approached. The 13-year-old demanded her keys and battered her. The suspect took the keys and fled her 2003 Buick Park Avenue.&nbsp; The victim only had minor injuries, according to Davidson.

Investigators learned of the teen's involvement in the carjacking and located him Friday at a home in the 500 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according Davidson. Police located the missing vehicle Jan. 29 in the 4600 Block of South Brookhaven after a short vehicle pursuit with Sedgwick County Deputies.

The 13-year-old is being held on requested charges of aggravate robbery, according to Davidson.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen in connection with a car-jacking.Just after 8p.m. January 27, police responded to a carjacking call at Towne East Square, 7700 East Kellogg in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.A 57-year-old woman at the scene told police that as she was leaving work and walking to her vehicle, a 13-year-old boy and another unknown suspect approached. The 13-year-old demanded her keys and battered her. The suspect took the keys and fled her 2003 Buick Park Avenue.&nbsp; The victim only had minor injuries, according to Davidson.Investigators learned of the teen's involvement in the carjacking and located him Friday at a home in the 500 Block of North Ash in Wichita, according Davidson. Police located the missing vehicle Jan. 29 in the 4600 Block of South Brookhaven after a short vehicle pursuit with Sedgwick County Deputies.The 13-year-old is being held on requested charges of aggravate robbery, according to Davidson.

Police arrest 13-year-old for carjacking at Kan. mall

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged arson and theft after an early Friday morning car fire in Salina.

Just before 7:30a.m., a Walmart employee arriving for work at observed a man getting into and out of a blue 2007 Honda Accord, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. Shortly after the man walked away from the car, the employee saw flames coming from inside the car.

The Salina Fire Department determined that an accelerant was used to start the fire in the front seat of the car. Surveillance video showed the man walking out of Walmart with the accelerant without paying for it and then walking to the car.

At 8 p.m Friday, officers were sent to the Salina Rescue Mission, 1716 Summers Road, where a person fitting the description of the subject in the car fire case was seen. Police arrested Delanio Adams, 35, of Salina, on requested charges of arson and theft, according to Forrester.

Although Adams claimed the Accord was his, Forrester said it was registered to Poitr Zdanevich, 35, of Minnesota, and had not been reported stolen. The car was valued at $10,000, he added.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for alleged arson and theft after an early Friday morning car fire in Salina.Just before 7:30a.m., a Walmart employee arriving for work at observed a man getting into and out of a blue 2007 Honda Accord, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. Shortly after the man walked away from the car, the employee saw flames coming from inside the car.The Salina Fire Department determined that an accelerant was used to start the fire in the front seat of the car. Surveillance video showed the man walking out of Walmart with the accelerant without paying for it and then walking to the car.At 8 p.m Friday, officers were sent to the Salina Rescue Mission, 1716 Summers Road, where a person fitting the description of the subject in the car fire case was seen. Police arrested Delanio Adams, 35, of Salina, on requested charges of arson and theft, according to Forrester.Although Adams claimed the Accord was his, Forrester said it was registered to Poitr Zdanevich, 35, of Minnesota, and had not been reported stolen. The car was valued at $10,000, he added.

Police: Kansas man accused of car arson, theft

BARTON COUNTY —A busy Friday resulted in four arrests by the Barton County Sheriff's Office along with&nbsp; a quarter pound of of methamphetamine being seized as well as the discovery of illegal weapons.

According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir, an ongoing investigation resulted in a traffic stop being made Friday in 1200 block of Fry Street In Great Bend where 25-year old Eric Duerksen was arrested at the scene. Duerksen had an outstanding no bond warrant for a probation violation and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a firearm and was also a registered offender for violent crimes.

Duerksen was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident where he was charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felon in possession of a firearm and corrections violation. Duerksen is being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond for the weapons and distribution charges and no bond on the corrections violation.

Deputies then proceeded to the 300 block of West K4 Highway just west of Hoisington and executed their second search warrant of the day. Once Deputies gained entry to the rural residence without incident, they discovered a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also discovered juvenile children in the residence.

&nbsp;Erin Burton, 33, of rural Hoisington was arrested and booked into the Barton County Jail on distribution of methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a school, aggravated endangerment of a child, criminal possession of a firearm and distribution of methamphetamine. Burton is being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond. Four juveniles were taken into protective custody.

But the day wasn't over yet. At 3:45 PM deputies executed the third search warrant of the day in the 2200 block of 25th St. in Great Bend where they found a sawed-off shotgun, methamphetamine and stolen property.&nbsp; Garrett Sigmund, 18, of Stafford was arrested for a corrections violation from the Barton County District Court as well as possession of methamphetamine. Sigmund is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond on the possession charge and no bond on the corrections violation.

Also arrested was 40-year old Christopher Stamm of Great Bend. Stamm was arrested for two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Stamm posted a $50,000 bond and was released. He was out on bond for previous drug charges at the time of his arrest Friday.

In all, approximately a quarter of a pound of methamphetamine and several illegal firearms were removed from the streets.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the rural Hoisington location by the Juvenile Justice Authority.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —A busy Friday resulted in four arrests by the Barton County Sheriff's Office along with&nbsp; a quarter pound of of methamphetamine being seized as well as the discovery of illegal weapons.According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir, an ongoing investigation resulted in a traffic stop being made Friday in 1200 block of Fry Street In Great Bend where 25-year old Eric Duerksen was arrested at the scene. Duerksen had an outstanding no bond warrant for a probation violation and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a firearm and was also a registered offender for violent crimes.<figure>
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 </figure>Duerksen was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident where he was charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felon in possession of a firearm and corrections violation. Duerksen is being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond for the weapons and distribution charges and no bond on the corrections violation.Deputies then proceeded to the 300 block of West K4 Highway just west of Hoisington and executed their second search warrant of the day. Once Deputies gained entry to the rural residence without incident, they discovered a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also discovered juvenile children in the residence.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580605913050.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Erin Burton, 33, of rural Hoisington was arrested and booked into the Barton County Jail on distribution of methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a school, aggravated endangerment of a child, criminal possession of a firearm and distribution of methamphetamine. Burton is being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond. Four juveniles were taken into protective custody.<figure>
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 </figure>But the day wasn't over yet. At 3:45 PM deputies executed the third search warrant of the day in the 2200 block of 25th St. in Great Bend where they found a sawed-off shotgun, methamphetamine and stolen property.&nbsp; Garrett Sigmund, 18, of Stafford was arrested for a corrections violation from the Barton County District Court as well as possession of methamphetamine. Sigmund is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond on the possession charge and no bond on the corrections violation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580606083929.jpeg" alt="Stamm.jpg" />
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 </figure>Also arrested was 40-year old Christopher Stamm of Great Bend. Stamm was arrested for two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Stamm posted a $50,000 bond and was released. He was out on bond for previous drug charges at the time of his arrest Friday.In all, approximately a quarter of a pound of methamphetamine and several illegal firearms were removed from the streets.The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the rural Hoisington location by the Juvenile Justice Authority.

Kan. deputies catch 4 suspects, seize drugs and weapons

TOPEKA, KAN. (AP) — A&nbsp;former prison dental instructor in Kansas accused of molesting six female inmates he was teaching to make dentures has been convicted on one of six charges against him.

A Shawnee County District Court jury on Thursday found 73-year-old Tomas Co guilty of one count of unlawful sexual relations with an inmate and acquitted him of five other charges.

Prosecutors allege Co molested the inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility between 2011 and 2018. Despite repeated complaints from inmates and state and federal auditors separately recommending he should be fired, Co continued to work at the women's prison until November 2018, when new allegations prompted the Kansas Department of Corrections to begin another investigation, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported.

Jurors declined to comment on their reasons for acquitting Co on the other charges.

The one count Co was convicted of carries a possible sentence of 31 to 136 months in prison. That woman's complaints against Co in January 2017 sparked the investigation that led to him being fired.

The four-day trial included testimony from six alleged victims, a prison employee who said she witnessed and experienced sexual harassment, and two special agents for the Kansas Department of Corrections who investigated Co’s actions.

A former inmate who accused Co of sexual harassment said it was an “injustice” that Co was convicted of only one count, the Capital-Journal reported.

“At least he’s being found guilty,” she said. “At least he’s not going to be able to work anywhere else, and he’s not going to be able to do that to any female, I would hope, and it will be on his record. Still, it just kind of blows my mind that he only got convicted on one.”

Co’s attorney, Chris Joseph, cited problems with the 2018 investigation by special agent Mary Ostrander, who he said didn’t preserve video evidence or seek a search warrant to support the women’s claims, or ask the women to explicitly describe Co’s behavior.

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said allegations like those made against Co are difficult to prove, “and the investigation was far from perfect.” He praised the “brave women” who came forward to publicly accuse Co.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580496155136.png" alt="Tomas Co was arrested in April 2019- photo Oklahoma Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Tomas Co was arrested in April 2019- photo Oklahoma Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, KAN. (AP) — A&nbsp;former prison dental instructor in Kansas accused of molesting six female inmates he was teaching to make dentures has been convicted on one of six charges against him.A Shawnee County District Court jury on Thursday found 73-year-old Tomas Co guilty of one count of unlawful sexual relations with an inmate and acquitted him of five other charges.Prosecutors allege Co molested the inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility between 2011 and 2018. Despite repeated complaints from inmates and state and federal auditors separately recommending he should be fired, Co continued to work at the women's prison until November 2018, when new allegations prompted the Kansas Department of Corrections to begin another investigation, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported.Jurors declined to comment on their reasons for acquitting Co on the other charges.The one count Co was convicted of carries a possible sentence of 31 to 136 months in prison. That woman's complaints against Co in January 2017 sparked the investigation that led to him being fired.The four-day trial included testimony from six alleged victims, a prison employee who said she witnessed and experienced sexual harassment, and two special agents for the Kansas Department of Corrections who investigated Co’s actions.A former inmate who accused Co of sexual harassment said it was an “injustice” that Co was convicted of only one count, the Capital-Journal reported.“At least he’s being found guilty,” she said. “At least he’s not going to be able to work anywhere else, and he’s not going to be able to do that to any female, I would hope, and it will be on his record. Still, it just kind of blows my mind that he only got convicted on one.”Co’s attorney, Chris Joseph, cited problems with the 2018 investigation by special agent Mary Ostrander, who he said didn’t preserve video evidence or seek a search warrant to support the women’s claims, or ask the women to explicitly describe Co’s behavior.Co maintains his innocence, Joseph said.Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said allegations like those made against Co are difficult to prove, “and the investigation was far from perfect.” He praised the “brave women” who came forward to publicly accuse Co.

Kan. women's prison instructor convicted on 1 of 6 sex charges

WASHINGTON&nbsp;— The Department of Justice filed civil actions for temporary restraining orders this week in two landmark cases against five companies and three individuals allegedly responsible for carrying hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls to American consumers, the Department of Justice announced in a media release.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Department of Justice alleges that the companies were warned numerous times that they were carrying fraudulent robocalls — including government- and business-imposter calls — and yet continued to carry those calls and facilitate foreign-based fraud schemes targeting Americans.&nbsp; The calls, most of which originated in India, led to massive financial losses to elderly and vulnerable victims across the nation.&nbsp;

Assistant Attorney General Jody H. Hunt of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue of the Eastern District of New York, Inspector General Gail S. Ennis of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale, made the announcement.

The two cases announced today contain similar allegations.&nbsp; The defendants in one case are Ecommerce National LLC d/b/a TollFreeDeals.com; SIP Retail d/b/a sipretail.com; and their owner/operators, Nicholas Palumbo, 38, and Natasha Palumbo, 33, of Scottsdale, Arizona.&nbsp; The defendants in the other case include Global Voicecom Inc., Global Telecommunication Services Inc., KAT Telecom Inc., aka IP Dish, and their owner/operator, Jon Kahen, 45, of Great Neck, New York.&nbsp; In each case, the Department of Justice sought an order immediately halting the defendants’ transmission of unlawful robocall traffic.&nbsp; A federal court has entered a temporary restraining order against the Global Voicecom defendants.

“Robocalls are an annoyance to many Americans,&nbsp;and those that are fraudulent and predatory are a serious problem, often causing devastating financial harm to the elderly and vulnerable members of our society,” said&nbsp;Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division.&nbsp; “The Department of Justice will pursue to the fullest extent of the law individuals in the United&nbsp;States&nbsp;who knowingly facilitate imposter fraud calls, using both criminal and civil tools where appropriate.&nbsp; And we look forward to working closely with law enforcement colleagues in India and elsewhere around the world to identify those behind these calls so that we can bring them to justice.”&nbsp;

Americans have experienced a deluge of robocalls over the past several years.&nbsp; Many of the robocalls originate abroad.&nbsp; Recently, foreign fraudsters have used robocalls to impersonate government investigators and to provide Americans with alarming messages, such as: the recipient’s social security number or other personal information has been compromised or otherwise connected to criminal activity; the recipient faces imminent arrest; their assets are being frozen; their bank and credit accounts have suspect activity; their benefits are being stopped; they face imminent deportation; or combinations of these threats.&nbsp; Each of these claims is a lie, designed to scare the call recipient into paying large sums of money.&nbsp; Social Security imposters, IRS imposters, and tech-support schemes (in which callers impersonate legitimate technology companies) have proliferated in part because of the ease with which robocalls can reach millions of potential victims every hour.

In the cases announced today, the United States alleges that the defendants operated voice over internet protocol (VoIP) carriers, which use an internet connection rather than traditional copper phone lines to carry telephone calls.&nbsp; Numerous foreign-based criminal organizations are alleged to have used the defendants’ VoIP carrier services to pass fraudulent government- and business-imposter fraud robocalls to American victims.&nbsp; The complaints filed in the cases specifically allege that defendants served as “gateway carriers,” making them the entry point for foreign-initiated calls into the U.S. telecommunications system.&nbsp; The defendants carried astronomical numbers of robocalls.&nbsp; For example, the complaint against the owners/operators of Ecommerce National d/b/a TollFreeDeals.com alleges that the defendants carried 720 million calls during a sample 23-day period, and that more than 425 million of those calls lasted less than one second, indicating that they were robocalls.&nbsp; The complaint further alleges that many of the 720 million calls were fraudulent and used spoofed (i.e., fake) caller ID numbers.&nbsp; The calls facilitated by the defendants falsely threatened victims with a variety of catastrophic government actions, including termination of social security benefits, imminent arrest for alleged tax fraud and deportation for supposed failure to fill out immigration forms correctly.

According to allegations in both complaints, the defendants ignored repeated red flags and warnings about the fraudulent and unlawful nature of the calls they were carrying.

“We are using all available tools and resources to stop foreign call center scammers — and for the first time their U.S.-based enablers — from conning elderly and vulnerable victims in New York and throughout the United States,” said U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue.&nbsp; “Protecting individuals from schemes that result in catastrophic losses to the victims is a priority of this Office and the Department of Justice.”

“Today’s events are the culmination of months of hard work, and a critical step in holding these and other companies accountable for being the link between overseas scammers and their victims,” said SSA Inspector General Gail S. Ennis.&nbsp; “We will continue to pursue those who exploit the U.S. telephone system and allow scammers to deceive consumers using the good name of Social Security.&nbsp; I want to thank the Department of Justice’s Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force and our law enforcement partners for their support throughout this investigation.”

“Anyone who engages in deceptive practices like imposter fraud should know, regardless of where they are, they will not go undetected and will be held accountable,” said Chief Inspector Gary Barksdale.&nbsp; “We will continue to work alongside the Department of Justice and our other partners to prevent and deter ongoing harm.”

Trial Attorneys Ann Entwistle and Bart Dunn of the Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bonni Perlin, Evan Lestelle, and Dara Olds of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York represent the United States.&nbsp; The SSA’s Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Office of Inspector General for Tax Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigation’s El Dorado Task Force and U.S. Secret Service provided investigative support.&nbsp; The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission provided pertinent data. &nbsp;

The claims made in the complaint are mere allegations that, if the case were to proceed to trial, the government must prove to receive a determination of liability.

Since President Trump signed the bipartisan Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (EAPPA) into law, the Department of Justice has participated in hundreds of enforcement actions in criminal and civil cases that targeted or disproportionately affected seniors.&nbsp; In particular, in March 2019, the department announced the largest elder fraud enforcement action in American history,&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjguMTYyMzQ2NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5qdXN0aWNlLmdvdi9vcGEvcHIvanVzdGljZS1kZXBhcnRtZW50LWNvb3JkaW5hdGVzLWxhcmdlc3QtZXZlci1uYXRpb253aWRlLWVsZGVyLWZyYXVkLXN3ZWVwLTA_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xZ6DTf3O5WT05RlSThd9NwXp83IKmNkqsopfvi1IFh4/br/74430268914-l" target="_blank">charging more than 260 defendants in a nationwide elder fraud sweep</a>.&nbsp; The department has likewise conducted hundreds of trainings and outreach sessions across the country since the passage of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580249566608.png" alt="Robocalls image U.S. Dept. of Justice" />
 <figcaption>Robocalls image U.S. Dept. of Justice</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON&nbsp;— The Department of Justice filed civil actions for temporary restraining orders this week in two landmark cases against five companies and three individuals allegedly responsible for carrying hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls to American consumers, the Department of Justice announced in a media release.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Department of Justice alleges that the companies were warned numerous times that they were carrying fraudulent robocalls — including government- and business-imposter calls — and yet continued to carry those calls and facilitate foreign-based fraud schemes targeting Americans.&nbsp; The calls, most of which originated in India, led to massive financial losses to elderly and vulnerable victims across the nation.&nbsp;Assistant Attorney General Jody H. Hunt of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue of the Eastern District of New York, Inspector General Gail S. Ennis of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale, made the announcement.The two cases announced today contain similar allegations.&nbsp; The defendants in one case are Ecommerce National LLC d/b/a TollFreeDeals.com; SIP Retail d/b/a sipretail.com; and their owner/operators, Nicholas Palumbo, 38, and Natasha Palumbo, 33, of Scottsdale, Arizona.&nbsp; The defendants in the other case include Global Voicecom Inc., Global Telecommunication Services Inc., KAT Telecom Inc., aka IP Dish, and their owner/operator, Jon Kahen, 45, of Great Neck, New York.&nbsp; In each case, the Department of Justice sought an order immediately halting the defendants’ transmission of unlawful robocall traffic.&nbsp; A federal court has entered a temporary restraining order against the Global Voicecom defendants.“Robocalls are an annoyance to many Americans,&nbsp;and those that are fraudulent and predatory are a serious problem, often causing devastating financial harm to the elderly and vulnerable members of our society,” said&nbsp;Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division.&nbsp; “The Department of Justice will pursue to the fullest extent of the law individuals in the United&nbsp;States&nbsp;who knowingly facilitate imposter fraud calls, using both criminal and civil tools where appropriate.&nbsp; And we look forward to working closely with law enforcement colleagues in India and elsewhere around the world to identify those behind these calls so that we can bring them to justice.”&nbsp;Americans have experienced a deluge of robocalls over the past several years.&nbsp; Many of the robocalls originate abroad.&nbsp; Recently, foreign fraudsters have used robocalls to impersonate government investigators and to provide Americans with alarming messages, such as: the recipient’s social security number or other personal information has been compromised or otherwise connected to criminal activity; the recipient faces imminent arrest; their assets are being frozen; their bank and credit accounts have suspect activity; their benefits are being stopped; they face imminent deportation; or combinations of these threats.&nbsp; Each of these claims is a lie, designed to scare the call recipient into paying large sums of money.&nbsp; Social Security imposters, IRS imposters, and tech-support schemes (in which callers impersonate legitimate technology companies) have proliferated in part because of the ease with which robocalls can reach millions of potential victims every hour.In the cases announced today, the United States alleges that the defendants operated voice over internet protocol (VoIP) carriers, which use an internet connection rather than traditional copper phone lines to carry telephone calls.&nbsp; Numerous foreign-based criminal organizations are alleged to have used the defendants’ VoIP carrier services to pass fraudulent government- and business-imposter fraud robocalls to American victims.&nbsp; The complaints filed in the cases specifically allege that defendants served as “gateway carriers,” making them the entry point for foreign-initiated calls into the U.S. telecommunications system.&nbsp; The defendants carried astronomical numbers of robocalls.&nbsp; For example, the complaint against the owners/operators of Ecommerce National d/b/a TollFreeDeals.com alleges that the defendants carried 720 million calls during a sample 23-day period, and that more than 425 million of those calls lasted less than one second, indicating that they were robocalls.&nbsp; The complaint further alleges that many of the 720 million calls were fraudulent and used spoofed (i.e., fake) caller ID numbers.&nbsp; The calls facilitated by the defendants falsely threatened victims with a variety of catastrophic government actions, including termination of social security benefits, imminent arrest for alleged tax fraud and deportation for supposed failure to fill out immigration forms correctly.According to allegations in both complaints, the defendants ignored repeated red flags and warnings about the fraudulent and unlawful nature of the calls they were carrying.“We are using all available tools and resources to stop foreign call center scammers — and for the first time their U.S.-based enablers — from conning elderly and vulnerable victims in New York and throughout the United States,” said U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue.&nbsp; “Protecting individuals from schemes that result in catastrophic losses to the victims is a priority of this Office and the Department of Justice.”“Today’s events are the culmination of months of hard work, and a critical step in holding these and other companies accountable for being the link between overseas scammers and their victims,” said SSA Inspector General Gail S. Ennis.&nbsp; “We will continue to pursue those who exploit the U.S. telephone system and allow scammers to deceive consumers using the good name of Social Security.&nbsp; I want to thank the Department of Justice’s Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force and our law enforcement partners for their support throughout this investigation.”“Anyone who engages in deceptive practices like imposter fraud should know, regardless of where they are, they will not go undetected and will be held accountable,” said Chief Inspector Gary Barksdale.&nbsp; “We will continue to work alongside the Department of Justice and our other partners to prevent and deter ongoing harm.”Trial Attorneys Ann Entwistle and Bart Dunn of the Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bonni Perlin, Evan Lestelle, and Dara Olds of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York represent the United States.&nbsp; The SSA’s Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Office of Inspector General for Tax Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigation’s El Dorado Task Force and U.S. Secret Service provided investigative support.&nbsp; The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission provided pertinent data. &nbsp;The claims made in the complaint are mere allegations that, if the case were to proceed to trial, the government must prove to receive a determination of liability.Since President Trump signed the bipartisan Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (EAPPA) into law, the Department of Justice has participated in hundreds of enforcement actions in criminal and civil cases that targeted or disproportionately affected seniors.&nbsp; In particular, in March 2019, the department announced the largest elder fraud enforcement action in American history,&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjguMTYyMzQ2NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5qdXN0aWNlLmdvdi9vcGEvcHIvanVzdGljZS1kZXBhcnRtZW50LWNvb3JkaW5hdGVzLWxhcmdlc3QtZXZlci1uYXRpb253aWRlLWVsZGVyLWZyYXVkLXN3ZWVwLTA_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.xZ6DTf3O5WT05RlSThd9NwXp83IKmNkqsopfvi1IFh4/br/74430268914-l" target="_blank">charging more than 260 defendants in a nationwide elder fraud sweep</a>.&nbsp; The department has likewise conducted hundreds of trainings and outreach sessions across the country since the passage of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Justice Dept. files action to stop fraud robocalls in Kansas

TOPEKA –&nbsp; The attorney general’s office has filed two lawsuits against out-of-state pop-up sellers of counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl LIV merchandise, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.The lawsuits were filed as a part of a coordinated enforcement action in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS, Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) and Topeka Police Department (TPD). The attorney general’s office today served the lawsuits after agents from DHS made contact at the pop-up locations across Topeka, seizing all counterfeit items and all remaining funds collected from the sales of those items. KDOR also seized funds in the amount of taxes owed on those sales. TPD was on hand to assist in the event of an arrest of any individuals working at the sites who had outstanding warrants. The lawsuits were filed against:

The lawsuits were filed yesterday in Shawnee County District Court and allege sales of counterfeit merchandise in violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and violations of the Kansas Door to Door Statutes. The attorney general’s office is seeking a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation in addition to reimbursement of the cost of the investigation in both cases.

A copy of the petitions may be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/2uNU722">https://bit.ly/2uNU722</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/31jdc8r">https://bit.ly/31jdc8r</a>. &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580499867318.png" alt="The items were sold at five locations in Topeka, according to the petitions&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>TOPEKA –&nbsp; The attorney general’s office has filed two lawsuits against out-of-state pop-up sellers of counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl LIV merchandise, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.The lawsuits were filed as a part of a coordinated enforcement action in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS, Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) and Topeka Police Department (TPD). The attorney general’s office today served the lawsuits after agents from DHS made contact at the pop-up locations across Topeka, seizing all counterfeit items and all remaining funds collected from the sales of those items. KDOR also seized funds in the amount of taxes owed on those sales. TPD was on hand to assist in the event of an arrest of any individuals working at the sites who had outstanding warrants. The lawsuits were filed against:<ol>
 <li>Philip Colwell, of Trelevant, Tennessee, d/b/a Novelties Jr.; operating five locations.</li><li>Jennifer Sugg, of Bessemer, Alabama, and Edward Sugg, of Helena, Alabama, d/b/a Sports Connection Plus; operating one location.</li>
 </ol>The lawsuits were filed yesterday in Shawnee County District Court and allege sales of counterfeit merchandise in violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and violations of the Kansas Door to Door Statutes. The attorney general’s office is seeking a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation in addition to reimbursement of the cost of the investigation in both cases.A copy of the petitions may be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/2uNU722">https://bit.ly/2uNU722</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/31jdc8r">https://bit.ly/31jdc8r</a>. &nbsp;

AG files lawsuits against Chiefs merchandise counterfeiters in Kan.

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have a suspect in custody.

On Thursday, Laura Branning, 30, Wichita, on requested charges of arson and criminal desecration unauthorized control of a dead body. The arrest is in connection with a body found in a burning SUV in Wichita.

Just before 4a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of shots fired near the 1700 Block of South El Pico in Wichita,&nbsp;according to Captain Brent Allred.

Police located a 2002 Ford Expedition engulfed in flames in a grassy area near an apartment building. Fire crews responded and extinguished the fire and found the body of an individual in the SUV.

Investigators are working with the regional forensics science center to determine the person's identity and confirm the cause of death, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Through their investigation, police were able to determine Branning's involvement with the fire of the vehicle.

Fire department arson investigators are also assisting police to determine if there was an accelerant on or inside the SUV.&nbsp;

Branning has previous convictions that include flee and attempt to elude law enforcement and for possession of narcotic drugs, according to Davidson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580486793874.png" alt="Laura Branning photo Sedgwick Co. " />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have a suspect in custody.On Thursday, Laura Branning, 30, Wichita, on requested charges of arson and criminal desecration unauthorized control of a dead body. The arrest is in connection with a body found in a burning SUV in Wichita.Just before 4a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of shots fired near the 1700 Block of South El Pico in Wichita,&nbsp;according to Captain Brent Allred.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580308248333.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation early Wednesday photo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwch.com/content/news/WPD-investigating-burned-vehicle-in-SE-Wichita-567387361.html">courtesy KWCH</a>" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation early Wednesday photo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwch.com/content/news/WPD-investigating-burned-vehicle-in-SE-Wichita-567387361.html">courtesy KWCH</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Police located a 2002 Ford Expedition engulfed in flames in a grassy area near an apartment building. Fire crews responded and extinguished the fire and found the body of an individual in the SUV.Investigators are working with the regional forensics science center to determine the person's identity and confirm the cause of death, according to officer Charley Davidson.Through their investigation, police were able to determine Branning's involvement with the fire of the vehicle.Fire department arson investigators are also assisting police to determine if there was an accelerant on or inside the SUV.&nbsp;Branning has previous convictions that include flee and attempt to elude law enforcement and for possession of narcotic drugs, according to Davidson.

Kan. woman arrested after body found in burned SUV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas girl after a violent attack.

Just after 4:30p.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center was contacted in reference to a disturbance that had occurred at the Boys and Girls Club - Montara Unit, on SW Westview Road, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.&nbsp;

Deputies arrived and investigated an incident involving a 15-year-old girl who gained entry into the facility and battered a 15-year-old girl who was working at the Boys and Girls Club.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Another juvenile female arrived with the suspect but a preliminary investigation indicates that only the suspect was involved in the altercation with the teen victim.&nbsp;&nbsp;The suspect and her acquaintance then left the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deputies made contact with the teen suspect and her family at their residence and she was transported to the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery and Intimidation of a Witness, according to Stallbaumer.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580479447933.png" alt="Google image" />
 <figcaption>Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas girl after a violent attack.Just after 4:30p.m. Thursday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center was contacted in reference to a disturbance that had occurred at the Boys and Girls Club - Montara Unit, on SW Westview Road, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.&nbsp;Deputies arrived and investigated an incident involving a 15-year-old girl who gained entry into the facility and battered a 15-year-old girl who was working at the Boys and Girls Club.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Another juvenile female arrived with the suspect but a preliminary investigation indicates that only the suspect was involved in the altercation with the teen victim.&nbsp;&nbsp;The suspect and her acquaintance then left the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deputies made contact with the teen suspect and her family at their residence and she was transported to the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery and Intimidation of a Witness, according to Stallbaumer.

Kansas girl arrested for attack at Boys and Girls Club

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a violent attack on a woman in Garden City.

Just after 1:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 1200 Block of East Fulton Avenue in Garden City in reference to a battery in progress involving a man identified as&nbsp;39-year-old Tommy Lee Aguilar and woman, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.

Police separated Aguilar from the woman and immediately detained him.

Investigators learned a physical altercation occurred between the two at another location in Garden City. The woman attempted to get away and fled to the East Fulton address&nbsp; where officers arrived in time to arrest Aguilar.

The woman sustained multiple injuries including significant injuries as a result of being strangled and beaten by Aguilar. EMS treated the woman at the scene and she was later treated at St. Catherine Hospital, according to Urteaga.

Aguilar is being held on requested charges of attempted-murder, aggravated domestic battery, violation of a protection order and interference with law enforcement.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580422356811.png" alt="Aguilar photo Finney County" />
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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man in connection with a violent attack on a woman in Garden City.Just after 1:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 1200 Block of East Fulton Avenue in Garden City in reference to a battery in progress involving a man identified as&nbsp;39-year-old Tommy Lee Aguilar and woman, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.Police separated Aguilar from the woman and immediately detained him.Investigators learned a physical altercation occurred between the two at another location in Garden City. The woman attempted to get away and fled to the East Fulton address&nbsp; where officers arrived in time to arrest Aguilar.The woman sustained multiple injuries including significant injuries as a result of being strangled and beaten by Aguilar. EMS treated the woman at the scene and she was later treated at St. Catherine Hospital, according to Urteaga.Aguilar is being held on requested charges of attempted-murder, aggravated domestic battery, violation of a protection order and interference with law enforcement.

Police: Kan. man jailed after violent attack on woman

TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after discovering a large quantity of meth in a narcotics interdiction operation earlier this week in Shawnee County.

On Monday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics and K-9 Units in partnership with the Shawnee County Drug Task Force conducted a narcotics interdiction operation in the 1200 block SE Locust in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

The operation resulted in the seizure of nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine, which has an estimated local street value of $75,000.

As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old Angelica M. Alvarez was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Child Endangerment and Use of a Communication Device in furtherance of a felony drug violation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580334554322.png" alt="Angelica M. Alvarez photo Shawnee County" />
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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug charges after discovering a large quantity of meth in a narcotics interdiction operation earlier this week in Shawnee County.On Monday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics and K-9 Units in partnership with the Shawnee County Drug Task Force conducted a narcotics interdiction operation in the 1200 block SE Locust in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.The operation resulted in the seizure of nearly 15 pounds of methamphetamine, which has an estimated local street value of $75,000.As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old Angelica M. Alvarez was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Child Endangerment and Use of a Communication Device in furtherance of a felony drug violation.

Kan. officers seize meth with street value of $75,000 

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

Just after noon Thursday, officers with the Riley County Police Department made an arrest in connection to a shooting that injured a 28-year-old man in Southwest Manhattan on Wednesday, according to a media release from RCPD.

Police arrested Jalen Gill, 18, of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated endangering a child x 3, aggravated assault, and criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.&nbsp;

The victim was treated and released from Via Christi.

Gill Is currently confined in the Riley County Jail on a $150,000.00 bond.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.Just after noon Thursday, officers with the Riley County Police Department made an arrest in connection to a shooting that injured a 28-year-old man in Southwest Manhattan on Wednesday, according to a media release from RCPD.Police arrested Jalen Gill, 18, of Manhattan on a Riley County District Court warrant for attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated endangering a child x 3, aggravated assault, and criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.&nbsp;The victim was treated and released from Via Christi.Gill Is currently confined in the Riley County Jail on a $150,000.00 bond.&nbsp;

Manhattan teen arrested for alleged attempted-murder

PHILLIPS COUNTY —One person is in custody following a series of burglaries in Phillips County.

The case&nbsp; includes burglaries in area churches and a grade school, according the the sheriff's office.

"On December 23 and 24, 2019, the Logan Grade School, Logan United Methodist and Catholic churches and the Luctor Christian Reformed Church were burglarized," the department said. "We're pleased to announce that we have arrested one individual that was involved."

Phillip Michael Byrant, 23, Norton was arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, nine counts of contributing to a child's misconduct, three counts of theft and three counts of criminal damage to property.

Byrant remains in custody in lieu of a $180,000 bond.

Additional arrests in the case are pending according to the department.

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 </figure>PHILLIPS COUNTY —One person is in custody following a series of burglaries in Phillips County.The case&nbsp; includes burglaries in area churches and a grade school, according the the sheriff's office."On December 23 and 24, 2019, the Logan Grade School, Logan United Methodist and Catholic churches and the Luctor Christian Reformed Church were burglarized," the department said. "We're pleased to announce that we have arrested one individual that was involved."Phillip Michael Byrant, 23, Norton was arrested on suspicion of four counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, nine counts of contributing to a child's misconduct, three counts of theft and three counts of criminal damage to property.Byrant remains in custody in lieu of a $180,000 bond.Additional arrests in the case are pending according to the department.

Suspect jailed for series Kansas church burglaries

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at 1502 North Campbell Street in Abilene this past Monday ( Jan. 27 ).

According to the Office of Sheriff Gareth Hoffman after an investigation stemming from anonymous tips, and lasting approximately two weeks, probable cause was established for a search warrant at the residence.

Detectives of the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit arrested two people at the 1502 North Campbell Street upon execution of the search warrant. Those arrested included Colby Taylor Mohn, 18, and Cheyenne Jean Ramp-Davis, 24, both of Abilene on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both are currently out on bond awaiting trial.

The case is ongoing and further arrests are possible.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at 1502 North Campbell Street in Abilene this past Monday ( Jan. 27 ).According to the Office of Sheriff Gareth Hoffman after an investigation stemming from anonymous tips, and lasting approximately two weeks, probable cause was established for a search warrant at the residence.Detectives of the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit arrested two people at the 1502 North Campbell Street upon execution of the search warrant. Those arrested included Colby Taylor Mohn, 18, and Cheyenne Jean Ramp-Davis, 24, both of Abilene on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both are currently out on bond awaiting trial.The case is ongoing and further arrests are possible.

Dickinson County authorities arrest two people on drug related allegations

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a tip from the public.

On January 16, police were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of North Seventh Street in Arkansas City for a reported burglary, according to a media release from police.&nbsp; The department subsequently posted surveillance video showing a suspect approaching the garage and driving a dark-colored Dodge Journey.

“With the assistance of our community, investigators received a tip on the identity of the masked burglar,” said ACPD Capt. Eric Burr. “Patrol officers and detectives were able to link the possible suspect to property removed from the garage.”

On January 26, police&nbsp;officers were in the area of the 1300 block of North Fourth Street when they spotted the potential suspect. After observing the officers, the suspect allegedly ducked into a nearby residence. Officers were able to talk with the suspect, later identified as 32-year-old Bryson Daniel Rhodes and brought him in for questioning. They eventually arrested Rhodes for the January 16 burglary.

An additional case later surfaced in which an Arkansas City man residing in the 1300 block of North Third Street had reported the theft of a weed eater and socket set on Jan. 1.

A search warrant was executed at a home in the 1300 block of North Fourth Street in connection with both cases. Additional charges were added to Rhodes’ booking for the second theft case.

Rhodes is being held in the Cowley County jail on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary of a non-dwelling, two misdemeanor counts of theft, and one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a tip from the public.On January 16, police were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of North Seventh Street in Arkansas City for a reported burglary, according to a media release from police.&nbsp; The department subsequently posted surveillance video showing a suspect approaching the garage and driving a dark-colored Dodge Journey.“With the assistance of our community, investigators received a tip on the identity of the masked burglar,” said ACPD Capt. Eric Burr. “Patrol officers and detectives were able to link the possible suspect to property removed from the garage.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580248060044.png" alt="Security image Arkansas City police" />
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 </figure>On January 26, police&nbsp;officers were in the area of the 1300 block of North Fourth Street when they spotted the potential suspect. After observing the officers, the suspect allegedly ducked into a nearby residence. Officers were able to talk with the suspect, later identified as 32-year-old Bryson Daniel Rhodes and brought him in for questioning. They eventually arrested Rhodes for the January 16 burglary.An additional case later surfaced in which an Arkansas City man residing in the 1300 block of North Third Street had reported the theft of a weed eater and socket set on Jan. 1.A search warrant was executed at a home in the 1300 block of North Fourth Street in connection with both cases. Additional charges were added to Rhodes’ booking for the second theft case.Rhodes is being held in the Cowley County jail on requested charges of&nbsp; burglary of a non-dwelling, two misdemeanor counts of theft, and one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kan. burglary suspect identified on security camera, arrested

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 10p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a domestic violence disturbance at a home in the&nbsp;1100 block of South Hiram, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect later identified as 36-year-old Samuel Higgins drove his 2000 Tan Ford Taurus into the residence occupied by six individuals, which included four woman ages 9, 12, 32, and 58, as well as a 58-year-old man and a 3-year-old boy.&nbsp; There was damage to the home but no injuries to the occupants, although they were very afraid.

Other officers were sent to the 2600 block of South Larkin for a disturbance with shots fired.&nbsp; Upon arrival, they contacted a 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman both family members of Higgins, who were leaving their home to drive back to the 1100 block of South Hiram.&nbsp; 

They reported that Higgins reversed his vehicle towards them at a high rate of speed.&nbsp; The 37-year-old man then fired a handgun multiple times striking Higgins’ vehicle and Higgins fled.&nbsp; No one was injured.

Higgins then returned to the residence in the 1100 block of S. Hiram and rammed a Jeep owned by one of the occupants of the residence, causing damage to the vehicle.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and have a suspect in custody.Just after 10p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a domestic violence disturbance at a home in the&nbsp;1100 block of South Hiram, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect later identified as 36-year-old Samuel Higgins drove his 2000 Tan Ford Taurus into the residence occupied by six individuals, which included four woman ages 9, 12, 32, and 58, as well as a 58-year-old man and a 3-year-old boy.&nbsp; There was damage to the home but no injuries to the occupants, although they were very afraid.Other officers were sent to the 2600 block of South Larkin for a disturbance with shots fired.&nbsp; Upon arrival, they contacted a 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman both family members of Higgins, who were leaving their home to drive back to the 1100 block of South Hiram.&nbsp; They reported that Higgins reversed his vehicle towards them at a high rate of speed.&nbsp; The 37-year-old man then fired a handgun multiple times striking Higgins’ vehicle and Higgins fled.&nbsp; No one was injured.Higgins then returned to the residence in the 1100 block of S. Hiram and rammed a Jeep owned by one of the occupants of the residence, causing damage to the vehicle.An officer gave instructions for Higgins’ to exit the vehicle.&nbsp; Higgins refused to comply, battered the officer, and reversed the vehicle, dragging the officer.&nbsp; The officer then entered the driver’s side of the vehicle, and Higgins put the car in drive and drove towards a utility pole.&nbsp; The officer was able to steer the vehicle away and onto the curb where the vehicle became disabled.&nbsp; Assisting officers arrived, and Higgins was arrested after continuing to physically resist.No officers were injured.&nbsp; Higgins was evaluated by EMS for minor injuries due to the use of a Taser by an officer.Higgins is being held on requested charges that include nine counts of aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property, resisting arrest and DUI.