KANSAS CITY (AP) — A suspected drunken driver whom police fired shots at but didn't hit following a chase in which he is accused of veering into oncoming traffic faces a string of charges.

Thirty-five-year-old William Brown is charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.

Police spokeswoman Officer Doaa el-Ashkar said that officers attempted to stop Brown around 11:30 p.m. Monday after observing him weaving in and out of traffic. The release said he refused to stop and continued to drive erratically, veering into oncoming traffic and crossing the center lane.

El-Ashkar says the driver then headed into an industrial area, where officers fired when he turned his vehicle in their direction and attempted to drive toward them. Brown suffered a minor cut to his face from shattered glass. He was treated at a hospital and released into police custody.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A suspected drunken driver whom police fired shots at but didn't hit following a chase in which he is accused of veering into oncoming traffic faces a string of charges.Thirty-five-year-old William Brown is charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.Police spokeswoman Officer Doaa el-Ashkar said that officers attempted to stop Brown around 11:30 p.m. Monday after observing him weaving in and out of traffic. The release said he refused to stop and continued to drive erratically, veering into oncoming traffic and crossing the center lane.El-Ashkar says the driver then headed into an industrial area, where officers fired when he turned his vehicle in their direction and attempted to drive toward them. Brown suffered a minor cut to his face from shattered glass. He was treated at a hospital and released into police custody.No officers were hurt.

Suspect whom KC police fired shot at charged in drunken pursuit

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that injured two teenagers.

Just after 12:15 a.m. Thursday, someone dropped the boys off at at hospital at about the same time police responded to a shooting on the north side of Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.

Police found shell casings and bullet strikes to a home in the neighborhood where the shooting was reported. 

A 71-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were inside residence. They were not injured. The teens are expected to survive.

Police have not reported an arrest. The shooting was drug-related, according to Cruz.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that injured two teenagers.Just after 12:15 a.m. Thursday, someone dropped the boys off at at hospital at about the same time police responded to a shooting on the north side of Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.Police found shell casings and bullet strikes to a home in the neighborhood where the shooting was reported. A 71-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were inside residence. They were not injured. The teens are expected to survive.Police have not reported an arrest. The shooting was drug-related, according to Cruz.

Police: 2 Kansas teens hospitalized after shooting

Independence, Kan. (AP) —A teenager is now charged in the fatal drive-by shooting of a woman in southeastern Kansas. 

18-year-Benjamin Mason of Coffeyville, Kansas, was charged with first-degree murder. 

The shooting happened earlier this month. Authorities say 19-year-old Kimberly Meeks was shot to death as she walked with a man in Independence, Kansas, on Dec. 14. 

Witnesses said someone fired shots from a passing car. Mason was arrested a day after the shooting at his home in Coffeyville, about 20 miles south of the shooting scene.

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 </figure>Independence, Kan. (AP) —A teenager is now charged in the fatal drive-by shooting of a woman in southeastern Kansas. 18-year-Benjamin Mason of Coffeyville, Kansas, was charged with first-degree murder. The shooting happened earlier this month. Authorities say 19-year-old Kimberly Meeks was shot to death as she walked with a man in Independence, Kansas, on Dec. 14. Witnesses said someone fired shots from a passing car. Mason was arrested a day after the shooting at his home in Coffeyville, about 20 miles south of the shooting scene.

Kansas teen charged in fatal drive-by shooting

Lamonte McIntyre spent 23 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit -photo by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service.&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP)&nbsp;A Kansas prosecutor who helped free a man who spent 23 years in prison for a double homicide he always said he didn’t commit is calling for justice as the state fights the man’s effort to get compensation.

Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. described the case of Lamonte McIntyre as a “glaring stain on the criminal justice system“ in an open letter Tuesday.

McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested in Kansas City for the double homicide. McIntyre was sentenced to two life sentences but he was freed in 2017 after Dupree asked the court to vacate his convictions.

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 </figure>Lamonte McIntyre spent 23 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit -photo by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service.&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP)&nbsp;A Kansas prosecutor who helped free a man who spent 23 years in prison for a double homicide he always said he didn’t commit is calling for justice as the state fights the man’s effort to get compensation.Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. described the case of Lamonte McIntyre as a “glaring stain on the criminal justice system“ in an open letter Tuesday.McIntyre was 17 in 1994 when he was arrested in Kansas City for the double homicide. McIntyre was sentenced to two life sentences but he was freed in 2017 after Dupree asked the court to vacate his convictions.

Kan. prosecutor calls for justice for wrongfully convicted man

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on numerous drug charges following a traffic stop.

On Christmas Eve, officers of the Hutchinson Police Department Repeat Offender Unit seized approximately 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, distribution amounts of Marijuana, Oxycodone, and synthetic drugs during a traffic stop, according to a media release.

Officers also seized over $3000.00 in cash and two firearms from inside the vehicle. 

K9 Tank alerted on the vehicle driven by David A. Gardner. Police arrested Gardner for Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Oxycodone with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Synthetic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with the intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to ingest/introduce to the human body.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577375939705.png" alt="Photo courtesy Hutchinson Police" />
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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on numerous drug charges following a traffic stop.On Christmas Eve, officers of the Hutchinson Police Department Repeat Offender Unit seized approximately 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, distribution amounts of Marijuana, Oxycodone, and synthetic drugs during a traffic stop, according to a media release.Officers also seized over $3000.00 in cash and two firearms from inside the vehicle. <figure>
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 </figure>K9 Tank alerted on the vehicle driven by David A. Gardner. Police arrested Gardner for Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Oxycodone with the intent to Distribute, Possession of Synthetic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with the intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to ingest/introduce to the human body.

Kan. police K9 helps seize drugs, cash during Christmas Eve traffic stop

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged DUI involving an off-duty Kansas police officer.

On Christmas Eve, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident in the 3000 block of SW Randolph in Topeka at the request of Topeka Police department personnel, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

As a result of their investigation, off duty Topeka Police officer Jeremy P. Gallegos, 24, was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Gallegos was subsequently booked into Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the listed charge.

Gallegos has been placed on administrative leave pending the District Attorney’s Office review of all reports. The Topeka Police department will conduct its internal administrative review of the incident as well, according to Munoz.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged DUI involving an off-duty Kansas police officer.On Christmas Eve, deputies with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident in the 3000 block of SW Randolph in Topeka at the request of Topeka Police department personnel, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.As a result of their investigation, off duty Topeka Police officer Jeremy P. Gallegos, 24, was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Gallegos was subsequently booked into Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the listed charge.Gallegos has been placed on administrative leave pending the District Attorney’s Office review of all reports. The Topeka Police department will conduct its internal administrative review of the incident as well, according to Munoz.

Off-duty Kan. police officer arrested after alleged DUI crash

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a road rage fight that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition.

Just after 7:15p.m. Friday, officers responded to the west side of the Sardou Bridge in Topeka on a report of an aggravated battery that had just occurred between the drivers of two vehicles,&nbsp;according to Lt. John Trimble.

 A dark colored Chevy Traverse, or similar SUV, was tailgating the victim’s SUV and just after crossing the bridge they pulled over at about Morse and Central in North Topeka. The drivers got out of their vehicles to confront each other. 

The driver of the tailgating SUV punched the driver of the other SUV and left. The victim was left unconscious and as of Monday, was still receiving medical care at the hospital for critical injuries.

Police asked that if anyone was in the area at that time and saw anything to contact them. On Monday afternoon, police reported they had located all of those involved in this incident. They have not reported an arrest or additional details including the names of those involved.

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a road rage fight that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition.Just after 7:15p.m. Friday, officers responded to the west side of the Sardou Bridge in Topeka on a report of an aggravated battery that had just occurred between the drivers of two vehicles,&nbsp;according to Lt. John Trimble. A dark colored Chevy Traverse, or similar SUV, was tailgating the victim’s SUV and just after crossing the bridge they pulled over at about Morse and Central in North Topeka. The drivers got out of their vehicles to confront each other. The driver of the tailgating SUV punched the driver of the other SUV and left. The victim was left unconscious and as of Monday, was still receiving medical care at the hospital for critical injuries.Police asked that if anyone was in the area at that time and saw anything to contact them. On Monday afternoon, police reported they had located all of those involved in this incident. They have not reported an arrest or additional details including the names of those involved.

Driver hospitalized after Kansas road-rage fight

ELLIS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault&nbsp;

n December 16, the Hays Police Department received a report that a juvenile female had been sexually assaulted just after 6p.m. near Massey Park, 17th and Allen, according to a media release.&nbsp;

The victim reported that she met a man on social media and agreed to meet him at the park. At the park, the man reportedly physically restrained the victim and then sexually assaulted her.

The suspect then fled the park. The victim ran from the scene with another female and then called the police.

On Friday, December 20 a search warrant was served by the Hays Police Department, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansa Bureau of Investigations, and the Victoria Police department at a home in Victoria.

At that time the Hays Police Department arrested 31-year-old Cody W. Schultz of Victoria for Aggravated Criminal Sodomy and Electronic Solicitation.

Schultz remains in custody in Ellis County, according to the release.

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 </figure>ELLIS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault&nbsp;n December 16, the Hays Police Department received a report that a juvenile female had been sexually assaulted just after 6p.m. near Massey Park, 17th and Allen, according to a media release.&nbsp;The victim reported that she met a man on social media and agreed to meet him at the park. At the park, the man reportedly physically restrained the victim and then sexually assaulted her.The suspect then fled the park. The victim ran from the scene with another female and then called the police.On Friday, December 20 a search warrant was served by the Hays Police Department, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansa Bureau of Investigations, and the Victoria Police department at a home in Victoria.At that time the Hays Police Department arrested 31-year-old Cody W. Schultz of Victoria for Aggravated Criminal Sodomy and Electronic Solicitation.Schultz remains in custody in Ellis County, according to the release.

Kansas man accused of sexually assaulting girl at park in Hays

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin Monday afternoon for an 18-year-old Kansas man accused in a fatal shooting of a 15-year-old due to an alleged social media dispute, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's office

Police arrested Malick Garrett, Jr. November 7, for a shooting the previous day at a park in the 1400 Block of North Ohio Street in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred. 

At the scene, police located a 15-year-old later identified as Marion Wheaton who had been shot in his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died. 

Investigators learned that Wheaton and two teenage friends walked to the area to meet with a 15-year-old boy and other unknown individuals to fight over an ongoing dispute that involved social media, according to Allred. As Wheaton and his friends walked in the area, they were approached by a vehicle.&nbsp;A 15-year-old male and Garrett exited the vehicle.&nbsp;Garrett fired multiple shots from a handgun, striking Wheaton.

Police recovered multiple handguns during the investigation. Garrett is being held on a $200,000 bond charged with 2nd degree murder and outstanding warrants in connection with Wheaton's death.

It was the 24th criminal homicide in Wichita in 2019.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573671871646.png" alt="Garrett photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin Monday afternoon for an 18-year-old Kansas man accused in a fatal shooting of a 15-year-old due to an alleged social media dispute, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's officePolice arrested Malick Garrett, Jr. November 7, for a shooting the previous day at a park in the 1400 Block of North Ohio Street in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred. At the scene, police located a 15-year-old later identified as Marion Wheaton who had been shot in his upper body. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died. Investigators learned that Wheaton and two teenage friends walked to the area to meet with a 15-year-old boy and other unknown individuals to fight over an ongoing dispute that involved social media, according to Allred. As Wheaton and his friends walked in the area, they were approached by a vehicle.&nbsp;A 15-year-old male and Garrett exited the vehicle.&nbsp;Garrett fired multiple shots from a handgun, striking Wheaton.Police recovered multiple handguns during the investigation. Garrett is being held on a $200,000 bond charged with 2nd degree murder and outstanding warrants in connection with Wheaton's death.It was the 24th criminal homicide in Wichita in 2019.

Preliminary hearing scheduled for Kan. man in alleged social media dispute killing 

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting near the Washburn University campus and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 7:30p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1600 Block of SW College in Topeka after report of a shooting, according to Lt. Steve Roth. They found a female victim with non-life threatening injuries. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

The suspect identified as 29-year-old&nbsp; Cory Brown of Topeka had fled the scene in a white GMC Yukon with Kansas license plate 470 MRN.&nbsp;

Just before midnight, police located Brown and the in the 1200 Block of NW Fillmore, according to Roth. They arrested Brown on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

Police released no additional details Sunday.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting near the Washburn University campus and have a suspect in custody.Just before 7:30p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1600 Block of SW College in Topeka after report of a shooting, according to Lt. Steve Roth. They found a female victim with non-life threatening injuries. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.The suspect identified as 29-year-old&nbsp; Cory Brown of Topeka had fled the scene in a white GMC Yukon with Kansas license plate 470 MRN.&nbsp;Just before midnight, police located Brown and the in the 1200 Block of NW Fillmore, according to Roth. They arrested Brown on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.Police released no additional details Sunday.

Police arrest suspect after woman shot near Washburn campus

WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;- A Kansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing a bank, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Jeremy Vos, 21, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on July 23, 2019, he robbed Intrust Bank at 5500 E. Harry. He gave the teller a handwritten note saying, "This is a robbery. No (dye) bags. I have a gun." Police arrested Vos the same day as the robbery.

Wichita police reported Vos had made a false report to 911 shortly before the robbery.

Sentencing is set for March 6. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576795774101.png" alt="Vos photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;- A Kansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing a bank, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.Jeremy Vos, 21, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on July 23, 2019, he robbed Intrust Bank at 5500 E. Harry. He gave the teller a handwritten note saying, "This is a robbery. No (dye) bags. I have a gun." Police arrested Vos the same day as the robbery.Wichita police reported Vos had made a false report to 911 shortly before the robbery.Sentencing is set for March 6. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Kansas man made fake 911 call just before robbing bank

KANSAS CITY (AP) — The body of a Kansas City woman missing nearly a week was found Saturday on the side of a road in the southeastern part of the city, police said in a news release.

Police said family members searching for Renita Thompson, 28, found her body Saturday morning just a block west of Interstate 435 in the Strupwood neighborhood. Police said the body was out of view from traffic on the road.

Police quickly identified the body as that of Thompson. Her cause of death has not been released. Police are asking the public for information on Thompson's death and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — The body of a Kansas City woman missing nearly a week was found Saturday on the side of a road in the southeastern part of the city, police said in a news release.Police said family members searching for Renita Thompson, 28, found her body Saturday morning just a block west of Interstate 435 in the Strupwood neighborhood. Police said the body was out of view from traffic on the road.Police quickly identified the body as that of Thompson. Her cause of death has not been released. Police are asking the public for information on Thompson's death and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Police: Body of missing Kansas City woman found by road

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man has admitted to strangling and killing an 18-year-old Osawatomie woman at a Topeka motel in July 2016.

Clarence James Foy, 29, pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder for the death of Sarah Cheyenne Crawford. She was found strangled with a belt and a telephone charging cord after an argument with Foy at a Ramada Inn in Topeka, The Topeka Capital-Journal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/news/20191220/man-pleads-guilty-in-2016-killing-at-topeka-motel">reported</a>.

Foy was arrested four days later after Crawford's death after a police chase in Platte County, Missouri.

Foy has convictions for burglary and theft in Johnson County and a felony drug crime committed in Miami County. He was in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections from August 2014 until he was paroled in July 2016, according to corrections department records posted online.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man has admitted to strangling and killing an 18-year-old Osawatomie woman at a Topeka motel in July 2016.Clarence James Foy, 29, pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder for the death of Sarah Cheyenne Crawford. She was found strangled with a belt and a telephone charging cord after an argument with Foy at a Ramada Inn in Topeka, The Topeka Capital-Journal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/news/20191220/man-pleads-guilty-in-2016-killing-at-topeka-motel">reported</a>.Foy was arrested four days later after Crawford's death after a police chase in Platte County, Missouri.Foy has convictions for burglary and theft in Johnson County and a felony drug crime committed in Miami County. He was in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections from August 2014 until he was paroled in July 2016, according to corrections department records posted online.He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 14.

Man pleads guilty in Kansas teen's strangulation death at motel

Olathe, Kan.—Law enforcement say a 68-year-old woman has been found stabbed to death in the&nbsp;10200 block of S. Shadow Circle in Olathe, according to a media release.

 Officers responded to an armed disturbance just before noon Friday&nbsp; and found the woman suffering from a stab wound.&nbsp;

She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released. Police say another woman, a 38-year-old who knew the victim, was also found at the scene and taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No arrests or charges had been announced by midday Saturday.

Olathe, Kan.—Law enforcement say a 68-year-old woman has been found stabbed to death in the&nbsp;10200 block of S. Shadow Circle in Olathe, according to a media release. Officers responded to an armed disturbance just before noon Friday&nbsp; and found the woman suffering from a stab wound.&nbsp;She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released. Police say another woman, a 38-year-old who knew the victim, was also found at the scene and taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No arrests or charges had been announced by midday Saturday.

Police: 68-year-old Kansas woman found stabbed to death

TOPEKA– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and now a reward is being offered for information in the case, according to a media release.&nbsp;

The family of John Waller has given Shawnee County Crime Stoppers $20,000 to be used for a reward leading to the arrest of a suspect in his death.

Police found Waller’s body on June 17, 2019 at 9:44 a.m. inside a residence in the 700 block of SW Wayne in Topeka. It is believed Waller was killed between June 3 and June 4.

In addition to the $20,000 reward, Shawnee County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

“We have seen enhanced rewards work in other communities across the country, including just up the road in Kansas City,” said Shawnee County Crime Stoppers President Angel Romero. “We are grateful to the Waller family for reaching out to provide these funds for an enhanced reward in this case.”

Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or head to our website at www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com.

Tips can also be reported via the P3 app on your mobile device. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential. 

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 </figure>TOPEKA– Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and now a reward is being offered for information in the case, according to a media release.&nbsp;The family of John Waller has given Shawnee County Crime Stoppers $20,000 to be used for a reward leading to the arrest of a suspect in his death.Police found Waller’s body on June 17, 2019 at 9:44 a.m. inside a residence in the 700 block of SW Wayne in Topeka. It is believed Waller was killed between June 3 and June 4.In addition to the $20,000 reward, Shawnee County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.“We have seen enhanced rewards work in other communities across the country, including just up the road in Kansas City,” said Shawnee County Crime Stoppers President Angel Romero. “We are grateful to the Waller family for reaching out to provide these funds for an enhanced reward in this case.”Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or head to our website at www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com.Tips can also be reported via the P3 app on your mobile device. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential.

Reward increased for information in Kansas homicide investigation

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated battery and have a teen suspect in custody.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the 400 Block of Clydesdale Drive in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 16-year-old identified as Armando Valazquez of Ogden attempted to use body spray and a lighter in an alleged attack on another 16-year-old boy, according to the report.

Police arrested Valazquez on requested charges that include "Create simulated explosives to intimidate Attempted aggravated battery; Reckless deadly weapon cause great body harm/disfigure/death of Juvenile.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated battery and have a teen suspect in custody.Just after 3p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the 400 Block of Clydesdale Drive in Ogden, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 16-year-old identified as Armando Valazquez of Ogden attempted to use body spray and a lighter in an alleged attack on another 16-year-old boy, according to the report.Police arrested Valazquez on requested charges that include "Create simulated explosives to intimidate Attempted aggravated battery; Reckless deadly weapon cause great body harm/disfigure/death of Juvenile.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is being held in juvenile detention.

RCPD: Teen used body spray in attempt to set teen on fire 

BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after a high speed chase and crash.

Just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday, an Ellinwood Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Main Street and learned the driver had a Barton District Warrant for his arrest. 

The driver later identified as Shawn Aaron Cook, 30, Great Bend, refused to exit the vehicle.&nbsp; Hled in the vehicle to South East 20 Road where he turned westbound and continued at speeds in excess of 120 mph and struck a deer.

After the crash, Cook temporarily lost control of the vehicle, the regained control and intentionally drove directly towards the pursuing officer, nearly striking the officer head-on. 

Cook then drove into a field in the 700 block of SE 20 Road and traveled North bound for a short distance before his vehicle was disabled from the deer collision.

Police took Cook into custody without further incident and transported him the Barton County Jail where he was booked in on the Barton District Warrant for failure to appear, aggravated assault on law enforcement officer along with multiple traffic violations.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576856510978.jpeg" alt="Cook photo Barton County" />
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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after a high speed chase and crash.Just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday, an Ellinwood Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Main Street and learned the driver had a Barton District Warrant for his arrest. The driver later identified as Shawn Aaron Cook, 30, Great Bend, refused to exit the vehicle.&nbsp; Hled in the vehicle to South East 20 Road where he turned westbound and continued at speeds in excess of 120 mph and struck a deer.After the crash, Cook temporarily lost control of the vehicle, the regained control and intentionally drove directly towards the pursuing officer, nearly striking the officer head-on. Cook then drove into a field in the 700 block of SE 20 Road and traveled North bound for a short distance before his vehicle was disabled from the deer collision.Police took Cook into custody without further incident and transported him the Barton County Jail where he was booked in on the Barton District Warrant for failure to appear, aggravated assault on law enforcement officer along with multiple traffic violations..

Police catch Kan. man after chase at 120mph, crash into deer

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another alleged porch theft and have made an arrest.

Just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, Wichita Patrol South officers were working a special assignment monitoring for thefts from porches, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; 

Two WPD officers observed 35-year-old Cory Buffum riding a bike in the area of Broadway and Lincoln carrying an Epsom Printer box with a UPS shipping label on it.&nbsp; 

The officers stopped Buffum, and the investigation revealed the package had been taken from the porch of a home in the 1400 block of West McCormick, according to Davidson.

The stolen item was returned to the owner, who also reported having a RING video of the theft.&nbsp;&nbsp;The case will be presented to Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.

An increase in package thefts is generally seen during this time of year.&nbsp; Here are some tips you can do to help keep your property safe:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have packages delivered to your home only during hours that you are there;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are not home or out of town, have packages delivered to a trusted neighbor or have that neighbor pick up the package for you;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have packages delivered to a store you’ve ordered from, or you can have that package delivered to the carrier facility for pick-up;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check with your employer and have packages delivered to your place of work during the day;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consider purchasing surveillance cameras and motion sensor lights; and

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are a victim of a theft, call 911 to file a police report, and if you have surveillance video, you can provide that to WPD.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating another alleged porch theft and have made an arrest.Just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, Wichita Patrol South officers were working a special assignment monitoring for thefts from porches, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Two WPD officers observed 35-year-old Cory Buffum riding a bike in the area of Broadway and Lincoln carrying an Epsom Printer box with a UPS shipping label on it.&nbsp; The officers stopped Buffum, and the investigation revealed the package had been taken from the porch of a home in the 1400 block of West McCormick, according to Davidson.The stolen item was returned to the owner, who also reported having a RING video of the theft.&nbsp;&nbsp;The case will be presented to Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.An increase in package thefts is generally seen during this time of year.&nbsp; Here are some tips you can do to help keep your property safe:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have packages delivered to your home only during hours that you are there;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are not home or out of town, have packages delivered to a trusted neighbor or have that neighbor pick up the package for you;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have packages delivered to a store you’ve ordered from, or you can have that package delivered to the carrier facility for pick-up;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check with your employer and have packages delivered to your place of work during the day;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consider purchasing surveillance cameras and motion sensor lights; and·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are a victim of a theft, call 911 to file a police report, and if you have surveillance video, you can provide that to WPD.

Police catch Kan. man carrying box taken in alleged porch theft

VINITA, Okla. (AP) — A man suspected in the deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the vanishing and presumed deaths of their teenage daughter and her friend two decades ago was found competent to stand trial.

A three-man, three-woman jury deliberated for 45 minutes before returning with that verdict Wednesday in a competency hearing for Ronnie Dean Busick. Busick showed no emotion as the decision was announced, the Tulsa World reported.

Authorities believe Busick was one of three men who shot Danny and Kathy Freeman, set the Craig County couple’s mobile home on fire with them inside, and kidnapped their then-16-year-old daughter, Ashley Freeman, and friend Lauria Bible on Dec. 30, 1999. The other two suspects have since died.

Busick had been living in Kansas when he was arrested in April 2018 and charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of first-degree arson.

The defense has argued that Busick is not competent to stand trial because he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1978 and has trouble focusing, getting a clear story, and rationalizing the case.

Four witnesses testified during a two-day competency hearing.

Scott Orth, director of forensic psychology at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, told jurors that Busick “was very cooperative and very forthright” when he evaluated him.

Shawn Roberson, a forensic psychologist hired by the state, described Busick as not depressed nor hearing voices. Busick was concerned that the publicity surrounding the case had “tainted the community against him,” he said.

Gilbert Martinez, a Texas-based neuropsychologist who was an expert for the defense, testified about a gunshot wound Busick sustained in 1978 and its impact on his brain’s ability to process information.

“He is not competent to understand all the complexities of trial,” Martinez said. Gregg Graves, one of Busick’s attorneys, testified that Busick didn’t know Graves’ name.

Busick has has denied any involvement or knowledge of the whereabouts of the teenage girls’ remains, Graves said.

After the hearing, District Attorney Matt Ballard vowed that authorities would find the missing pair. Lorene Bible, Lauria Bible’s mother, urged someone to come forward with information.

“We are still looking for the girls,” she said. “Somebody out there knows something.” Busick is slated to come back to court on Feb. 7, when his preliminary hearing date will be set.

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 </figure>VINITA, Okla. (AP) — A man suspected in the deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the vanishing and presumed deaths of their teenage daughter and her friend two decades ago was found competent to stand trial.A three-man, three-woman jury deliberated for 45 minutes before returning with that verdict Wednesday in a competency hearing for Ronnie Dean Busick. Busick showed no emotion as the decision was announced, the Tulsa World reported.Authorities believe Busick was one of three men who shot Danny and Kathy Freeman, set the Craig County couple’s mobile home on fire with them inside, and kidnapped their then-16-year-old daughter, Ashley Freeman, and friend Lauria Bible on Dec. 30, 1999. The other two suspects have since died.Busick had been living in Kansas when he was arrested in April 2018 and charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of first-degree arson.The defense has argued that Busick is not competent to stand trial because he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1978 and has trouble focusing, getting a clear story, and rationalizing the case.Four witnesses testified during a two-day competency hearing.Scott Orth, director of forensic psychology at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, told jurors that Busick “was very cooperative and very forthright” when he evaluated him.Shawn Roberson, a forensic psychologist hired by the state, described Busick as not depressed nor hearing voices. Busick was concerned that the publicity surrounding the case had “tainted the community against him,” he said.Gilbert Martinez, a Texas-based neuropsychologist who was an expert for the defense, testified about a gunshot wound Busick sustained in 1978 and its impact on his brain’s ability to process information.“He is not competent to understand all the complexities of trial,” Martinez said. Gregg Graves, one of Busick’s attorneys, testified that Busick didn’t know Graves’ name.Busick has has denied any involvement or knowledge of the whereabouts of the teenage girls’ remains, Graves said.After the hearing, District Attorney Matt Ballard vowed that authorities would find the missing pair. Lorene Bible, Lauria Bible’s mother, urged someone to come forward with information.“We are still looking for the girls,” she said. “Somebody out there knows something.” Busick is slated to come back to court on Feb. 7, when his preliminary hearing date will be set.

Jury finds Kan. man fit for trial in 1999 slayings in Oklahoma

BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on car theft and drug charges after a chase and crash.

Just after 8 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the Cloud Ridge Apartments, 217 W. 3rd Street in Andover on the report of a possible burglary in progress and the suspects were in a dark green Chrysler 300, according to a media release.

Upon arrival officers observed that the apartment’s maintenance worker had the driveway blocked with his truck and was pointing at the suspect vehicle. 

The suspect vehicle then drove over the grass on to 3rd street and sped off at a high rate of speed with officers in pursuit.

The the chase continued south on 159th, the suspect's vehicle lost its front passenger side tire but continued across U.S. HWY 54, and then onto Brookhaven where the driver lost control on the curve, leaving the road and striking a tree. 

The driver, who was later identified as 24-year-old Lucas Tullis of Wichita was taken into custody as he tried to escape the vehicle through the sun roof. 

The passenger, a 27-year woman from of Wichita opened the vehicle door and fell to the ground. Both Tullis and passenger were transported to a Wichita Hospital by EMS where the passenger remains. 

When Tullis was released from the hospital, police transported him back to Andover where he remains in custody.

During the investigation, the suspect’s vehicle was determined to have been stolen out of Bentley, Kansas.

Tullis is being held on requested charges of Possession of Stolen Property, Identity Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Felony Evade and Elude. Charges are pending on the passenger.

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 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on car theft and drug charges after a chase and crash.Just after 8 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the Cloud Ridge Apartments, 217 W. 3rd Street in Andover on the report of a possible burglary in progress and the suspects were in a dark green Chrysler 300, according to a media release.Upon arrival officers observed that the apartment’s maintenance worker had the driveway blocked with his truck and was pointing at the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle then drove over the grass on to 3rd street and sped off at a high rate of speed with officers in pursuit.The the chase continued south on 159th, the suspect's vehicle lost its front passenger side tire but continued across U.S. HWY 54, and then onto Brookhaven where the driver lost control on the curve, leaving the road and striking a tree. <figure>
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 </figure>The driver, who was later identified as 24-year-old Lucas Tullis of Wichita was taken into custody as he tried to escape the vehicle through the sun roof. The passenger, a 27-year woman from of Wichita opened the vehicle door and fell to the ground. Both Tullis and passenger were transported to a Wichita Hospital by EMS where the passenger remains. When Tullis was released from the hospital, police transported him back to Andover where he remains in custody.During the investigation, the suspect’s vehicle was determined to have been stolen out of Bentley, Kansas.Tullis is being held on requested charges of Possession of Stolen Property, Identity Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Felony Evade and Elude. Charges are pending on the passenger.

Police arrest Kansas man in stolen car after chase, crash

WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;- A Kansas man was sentenced Thursday to 71 months in federal prison for a robbery in which more than 75 cell phones were stolen from a Sprint store, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Xavier Lopez, 26, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, he admitted he served as a lookout while co-defendant&nbsp;Camarin McPherson, 26, Wichita, Kan., robbed a Sprint store at 530 S. West St. in Wichita. McPherson brandished a firearm and hog-tied a clerk with zip ties before taking 54 Apple iPhones and 24 Samsung Galaxy phones with a total estimated value of more than $60,000.

The robbers were arrested after a chase ended in a wreck at Kellogg and Meridian. McPherson was sentenced last month to 162 months in federal prison

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 </figure>WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;- A Kansas man was sentenced Thursday to 71 months in federal prison for a robbery in which more than 75 cell phones were stolen from a Sprint store, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.Xavier Lopez, 26, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, he admitted he served as a lookout while co-defendant&nbsp;Camarin McPherson, 26, Wichita, Kan., robbed a Sprint store at 530 S. West St. in Wichita. McPherson brandished a firearm and hog-tied a clerk with zip ties before taking 54 Apple iPhones and 24 Samsung Galaxy phones with a total estimated value of more than $60,000.The robbers were arrested after a chase ended in a wreck at Kellogg and Meridian. McPherson was sentenced last month to 162 months in federal prison

Kan. man who helped steal 75 cell phones gets 71 months in prison

SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home burglary that involved more than 40 guns and have two suspects in custody.

For almost five months, detectives interviewed dozens of people and followed up on numerous tips and leads concerning a July 24 residential burglary in the 100 block of South Third Street in Smolan, according to&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Michael Ascher.

During the burglary, more than 30 rifles and shotguns, at least a dozen handguns, and approximately $500 worth of $2 bills were stolen.

Joshua Mudd -Saline County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested Joshua Mudd, 29, of Smolan, on requested charges of Burglary with intent to steal a firearm, Felony theft, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Aggravated child endangerment,Contributing to a child’s misconduct and Criminal damage to property, according to Ascher.

On Wednesday, a deputy arrested Kylee Smith, 33, of Smolan, on requested charges that include Burglary with intent to steal a firearm, Felony theft, Aggravated child endangerment and Contributing to a child’s misconduct.

Deputies have recovered several firearms. However, more than 30 guns are still on the streets.&nbsp;

SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a home burglary that involved more than 40 guns and have two suspects in custody.For almost five months, detectives interviewed dozens of people and followed up on numerous tips and leads concerning a July 24 residential burglary in the 100 block of South Third Street in Smolan, according to&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Michael Ascher.During the burglary, more than 30 rifles and shotguns, at least a dozen handguns, and approximately $500 worth of $2 bills were stolen.<figure>
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 </figure>Joshua Mudd -Saline County Sheriff's OfficeOn Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested Joshua Mudd, 29, of Smolan, on requested charges of Burglary with intent to steal a firearm, Felony theft, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Aggravated child endangerment,Contributing to a child’s misconduct and Criminal damage to property, according to Ascher.<figure>
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 </figure>Kylee Smith-photo Saline Co. SheriffOn Wednesday, a deputy arrested Kylee Smith, 33, of Smolan, on requested charges that include Burglary with intent to steal a firearm, Felony theft, Aggravated child endangerment and Contributing to a child’s misconduct.Deputies have recovered several firearms. However, more than 30 guns are still on the streets.&nbsp;

Sheriff: 2 arrested for alleged theft of 40 guns from Kan. home

BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 11:30p.m. Tuesday, an officer from the Great Bend Police Department stopped a green 1997 Ford F-150 pickup in the 1900 block of 10th Street for a traffic violation, according to a media release from police.

During the course of the traffic stop Great Bend Police Department K9 Menta was deployed to do an exterior sniff of the vehicle. Menta indicated a positive odor of narcotics. Upon completion of the sniff officers searched the vehicle.

During the search of the vehicle methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a handgun were located.

A passenger inside the vehicle identified as Garrett Sigmund, 18, was arrested for narcotics and weapons violations. Sigmund was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop.Just after 11:30p.m. Tuesday, an officer from the Great Bend Police Department stopped a green 1997 Ford F-150 pickup in the 1900 block of 10th Street for a traffic violation, according to a media release from police.During the course of the traffic stop Great Bend Police Department K9 Menta was deployed to do an exterior sniff of the vehicle. Menta indicated a positive odor of narcotics. Upon completion of the sniff officers searched the vehicle.During the search of the vehicle methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a handgun were located.A passenger inside the vehicle identified as Garrett Sigmund, 18, was arrested for narcotics and weapons violations. Sigmund was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond.&nbsp;

Kansas teen arrested on drug and weapons allegations

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating nine suspects after a Tuesday drug bust at four locations simultaneously in Salina.

Since mid-2019, the Salina/Saline County I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force has been investigating a group of individuals who have been distributing methamphetamine in Salina and the surrounding area. The investigation revealed that several individuals were operating from multiple residences inside Salina, and were engaged in an ongoing narcotics distribution operation.

On Tuesday at approximately 9 a.m., four drug search warrants were served simultaneously in Salina including&nbsp;617 W. Grand Avenue,&nbsp;733 Merrill Street,&nbsp;1426 Pawnee Avenue and&nbsp;1719 Beach Street, according to a media release.

As a result of these search warrants, police arrested nine people including suspects who resided at each of the target locations.

Kennard L. Canada Jr., 59, 617 W. Grand Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tax Stamp Violation and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

Michael J. Thompson, 42, 733 Merrill Street, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tax Stamp Violation and Mitchell County District Court warrant/Distribution of Methamphetamine

Darin D. Ames, 58, 1719 Beach Street, arrested on suspicion of the following&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Tax Stamp Violation

Patrick T. Yonemura, Jr., 39, 1426 Pawnee Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Tax Stamp Violation

Summer D. Duncan, 1426 Pawnee Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following&nbsp;Salina Municipal Court / Failure to Appear, Saline County District Court / Probation Violation (two times) and Geary County District Court / Failure to Appear

Thomas M. Vargas II, 49, 918 N.11th Street, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, No Kansas Drug Tax Stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Patricia A. Purcell, 28, 1018 N. 8th, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Lacey M. Nunnally, 20, homeless in Salina, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Saline County District Court / Failure to Appear, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

During the service of these search warrants, the Drug Task Force recovered approximately one and one-half pounds of methamphetamine, more than $2,500 in currency, and one firearm. In addition, three vehicles were seized after the Salina Police Department's K-9s indicated on the presence of an odor of illegal narcotics emanating from within each vehicle. The search of each vehicle is pending a search warrant request made to the Saline County District Court.

The Salina Police Department would like to thank the Kansas Highway Patrol Special Response Team for assisting our SPD SWAT Team in executing these four drug search warrants. Additionally, the Salina Police Department would like to thank the Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Dickinson County Drug Enforcement Unit for their assistance during this investigation.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating nine suspects after a Tuesday drug bust at four locations simultaneously in Salina.Since mid-2019, the Salina/Saline County I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force has been investigating a group of individuals who have been distributing methamphetamine in Salina and the surrounding area. The investigation revealed that several individuals were operating from multiple residences inside Salina, and were engaged in an ongoing narcotics distribution operation.On Tuesday at approximately 9 a.m., four drug search warrants were served simultaneously in Salina including&nbsp;617 W. Grand Avenue,&nbsp;733 Merrill Street,&nbsp;1426 Pawnee Avenue and&nbsp;1719 Beach Street, according to a media release.As a result of these search warrants, police arrested nine people including suspects who resided at each of the target locations.<figure>
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 </figure>Kennard L. Canada Jr., 59, 617 W. Grand Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tax Stamp Violation and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.<figure>
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 </figure>Michael J. Thompson, 42, 733 Merrill Street, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tax Stamp Violation and Mitchell County District Court warrant/Distribution of Methamphetamine<figure>
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 </figure>Darin D. Ames, 58, 1719 Beach Street, arrested on suspicion of the following&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Tax Stamp Violation<figure>
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 </figure>Patrick T. Yonemura, Jr., 39, 1426 Pawnee Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Tax Stamp Violation<figure>
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 </figure>Summer D. Duncan, 1426 Pawnee Avenue, arrested on suspicion of the following&nbsp;Salina Municipal Court / Failure to Appear, Saline County District Court / Probation Violation (two times) and Geary County District Court / Failure to Appear<figure>
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 </figure>Thomas M. Vargas II, 49, 918 N.11th Street, arrested on suspicion of the following.&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, No Kansas Drug Tax Stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia<figure>
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 </figure>Patricia A. Purcell, 28, 1018 N. 8th, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia<figure>
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 </figure>Lacey M. Nunnally, 20, homeless in Salina, arrested on suspicion of the following.,&nbsp;Saline County District Court / Failure to Appear, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaDuring the service of these search warrants, the Drug Task Force recovered approximately one and one-half pounds of methamphetamine, more than $2,500 in currency, and one firearm. In addition, three vehicles were seized after the Salina Police Department's K-9s indicated on the presence of an odor of illegal narcotics emanating from within each vehicle. The search of each vehicle is pending a search warrant request made to the Saline County District Court.The Salina Police Department would like to thank the Kansas Highway Patrol Special Response Team for assisting our SPD SWAT Team in executing these four drug search warrants. Additionally, the Salina Police Department would like to thank the Saline County Sheriff’s Office and the Dickinson County Drug Enforcement Unit for their assistance during this investigation.

Drug Task Force arrests nine at four locations in Salina

RENO COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating numerous Criminal Damage/Graffiti cases between 1st Avenue and 11th Avenue and The Hutchinson Mall area to Poplar Street reported on Sunday and have made an arrest, according to a media release from police.

Just before 2:30 Tuesday, an officer located two people of interest on foot in the area of The Hutchinson Mall. Detectives were contacted and conducted interviews. The interviews resulted in the arrests of Trevan Sands Boykins, 18, on requested charges of Felony Criminal Damage and Contributing to a Childs Misconduct and Celestina M. Thiessen, 16, Buhler on requested charges of Felony Criminal Damage.

A search warrant was executed at 1801 Lyman, Apt. #212 and additional arrest were made including Michael McCloud, 18, on requested charges of Contributing to a Childs Misconduct and 10 counts of Criminal Damage. Avery Mekalsen, 17, for Felony Criminal Damage and 9 counts of Misdemeanor Criminal Damage.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating numerous Criminal Damage/Graffiti cases between 1st Avenue and 11th Avenue and The Hutchinson Mall area to Poplar Street reported on Sunday and have made an arrest, according to a media release from police.Just before 2:30 Tuesday, an officer located two people of interest on foot in the area of The Hutchinson Mall. Detectives were contacted and conducted interviews. The interviews resulted in the arrests of Trevan Sands Boykins, 18, on requested charges of Felony Criminal Damage and Contributing to a Childs Misconduct and Celestina M. Thiessen, 16, Buhler on requested charges of Felony Criminal Damage.A search warrant was executed at 1801 Lyman, Apt. #212 and additional arrest were made including Michael McCloud, 18, on requested charges of Contributing to a Childs Misconduct and 10 counts of Criminal Damage. Avery Mekalsen, 17, for Felony Criminal Damage and 9 counts of Misdemeanor Criminal Damage.