&nbsp;KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City.

Just before 2a.m. Sunday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to the area of 82nd and Holmes Road on reported sound of shots call, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.'

First responders began searching for possible victims or a crime scene. While canvassing the area, police found a man later identified as 21-year-old Treshaun Wright, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

If you or anyone you know has information regarding the homicide, police ask that you call detectives directly at (816) 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at (826) 474-8477.

&nbsp;KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City.Just before 2a.m. Sunday, police&nbsp;were dispatched to the area of 82nd and Holmes Road on reported sound of shots call, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.'First responders began searching for possible victims or a crime scene. While canvassing the area, police found a man later identified as 21-year-old Treshaun Wright, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.If you or anyone you know has information regarding the homicide, police ask that you call detectives directly at (816) 234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline at (826) 474-8477.

Police ID homicide victim found in car in Kansas City

BATES COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a violent incident involving a child.

On August 20, Sheriffs Deputies responded to a home in rural Butler, Missouri after a juvenile called in and reported a man assaulted him with a tomahawk.

Deputies learned that the juvenile had been hit in the face with a hatchet style weapon by 39-year-old Michael L. Richards at the residence. When deputies collected identifying information from Richards, they discovered that Richards was wanted by U.S. Marshals on a federal warrant for violation of the conditions of probation and/or supervised released. 

Deputies also spoke to the Marshal Service who advised Deputies that during a prior encounter with Richards, he had reportedly shot at the Marshals and was reported to be an absconder. Richards was taken into custody for his active warrant. Charges stemming from the assault on the juvenile with a deadly weapon were submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor for review. Additional charges are expected.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724499840744.png" alt="Richards-photo Bates County" />
 <figcaption>Richards-photo Bates County</figcaption>
 </figure>BATES COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a violent incident involving a child.On August 20, Sheriffs Deputies responded to a home in rural Butler, Missouri after a juvenile called in and reported a man assaulted him with a tomahawk.Deputies learned that the juvenile had been hit in the face with a hatchet style weapon by 39-year-old Michael L. Richards at the residence. When deputies collected identifying information from Richards, they discovered that Richards was wanted by U.S. Marshals on a federal warrant for violation of the conditions of probation and/or supervised released. Deputies also spoke to the Marshal Service who advised Deputies that during a prior encounter with Richards, he had reportedly shot at the Marshals and was reported to be an absconder. Richards was taken into custody for his active warrant. Charges stemming from the assault on the juvenile with a deadly weapon were submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor for review. Additional charges are expected.

Man arrested after juvenile injured by tomahawk

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant 40 years ago.

Terry McKirchy, 62, accepted a plea deal for the death of Benjamin Dowling, who died at 35 after a life of severe disabilities caused by a brain hemorrhage he suffered in 1984 when he was 5 months old while at McKirchy’s suburban Fort Lauderdale home. Investigators believed she caused the injury by shaking him.

In a letter of apology read to Dowling's parents by her attorney, assistant public defender David Fry, McKirchy said she was feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by taking care of numerous children and struck him, causing his injuries.

McKirchy, who now lives in Sugar Land, Texas, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-fort-lauderdale-a214d18c2228d8485079d64ded606fbe">indicted with first-degree murder</a>&nbsp;by a Broward County grand jury three years ago after an autopsy concluded Dowling died from his decades-old injuries. He never crawled, walked, talked or fed himself, his family has said.

She voluntarily entered the Broward County Jail on May 29 after having been free on $100,000 bail since shortly after her indictment.

This isn't the first time McKirchy has taken a deal in connection with Dowling's injuries, receiving an exceptionally light sentence after pleading no contest to attempted murder in 1985. Then six months pregnant with her third child and facing 12 to 17 years in prison, she was sentenced to weekends in jail until giving birth. She was then freed and put on probation for three years.

At the time, she insisted she was innocent, telling reporters that her “conscience is clear." She said then that she took the deal because wanted to put the case behind her and be with her children.

Prosecutors called the sentence “therapeutic” but didn’t explain at the time. Ryal Gaudiosi, then McKirchy’s public defender, said the sentence was “fair under the circumstances.” He died in 2009.

Rae and Joe Dowling had been married four years when Benjamin was born Jan. 13, 1984. Both Dowlings worked, so they hired McKirchy, then 22, to babysit him at her home.

Rae Dowling told investigators that when she picked up Benjamin from McKirchy on July 3, 1984, his body was limp and his fists were clenched. She rushed him to the hospital, where doctors concluded he had suffered a brain hemorrhage from severe shaking. McKirchy was arrested within days.

The Dowlings told reporters in 1985 they were stunned when prosecutors told them minutes before a court hearing of the plea deal McKirchy would receive.

The Dowlings said in a 2021 statement that Benjamin endured several surgeries in his life, including having metal rods placed along his spine. He got nourishment through a feeding tube and attended rehab and special schools. The Dowlings had two more children and would take Benjamin to their games and performances. The family moved to Florida’s Gulf Coast in the late 1990s. He died at their home on Sept. 16, 2019.

“Benjamin would never know how much he was loved and could never tell others of his love for them,” they said. “Benjamin did smile when he was around his family, although he could never verbalize anything, we believe he knew who we were and that we were working hard to help him.”

Shaken baby syndrome first gained national attention in the 1970s as an explanation for the sudden deaths of infants and young children who had no outward signs of abuse. It would be diagnosed if the child had swelling of the brain, bleeding on the brain’s surface and bleeding behind the retinas.

But over the past 25 years, research has shown that those symptoms can also be caused by genetic problems, disease and accidents. The University of Michigan’s National Registry of Exonerations lists 29 shaken baby convictions that have been overturned since 2000.

<a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/4/e20200203/36936/Abusive-Head-Trauma-in-Infants-and-Children?autologincheck=redirected">The American Academy of Pediatrics</a>, which now uses the term “abusive head trauma,” says about 1 in 3,000 babies under 1 are abused annually by shaking and about a quarter of those are fatally injured.

It says doctors should be alert to bruising of the torso, ears and neck in children under 4 years old and any bruising in infants younger than 4 months as signs of possible shaking.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724264687411.png" alt="McKirchy photo Broward Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>McKirchy photo Broward Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant 40 years ago.Terry McKirchy, 62, accepted a plea deal for the death of Benjamin Dowling, who died at 35 after a life of severe disabilities caused by a brain hemorrhage he suffered in 1984 when he was 5 months old while at McKirchy’s suburban Fort Lauderdale home. Investigators believed she caused the injury by shaking him.In a letter of apology read to Dowling's parents by her attorney, assistant public defender David Fry, McKirchy said she was feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by taking care of numerous children and struck him, causing his injuries.McKirchy, who now lives in Sugar Land, Texas, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/florida-fort-lauderdale-a214d18c2228d8485079d64ded606fbe">indicted with first-degree murder</a>&nbsp;by a Broward County grand jury three years ago after an autopsy concluded Dowling died from his decades-old injuries. He never crawled, walked, talked or fed himself, his family has said.She voluntarily entered the Broward County Jail on May 29 after having been free on $100,000 bail since shortly after her indictment.This isn't the first time McKirchy has taken a deal in connection with Dowling's injuries, receiving an exceptionally light sentence after pleading no contest to attempted murder in 1985. Then six months pregnant with her third child and facing 12 to 17 years in prison, she was sentenced to weekends in jail until giving birth. She was then freed and put on probation for three years.At the time, she insisted she was innocent, telling reporters that her “conscience is clear." She said then that she took the deal because wanted to put the case behind her and be with her children.Prosecutors called the sentence “therapeutic” but didn’t explain at the time. Ryal Gaudiosi, then McKirchy’s public defender, said the sentence was “fair under the circumstances.” He died in 2009.Rae and Joe Dowling had been married four years when Benjamin was born Jan. 13, 1984. Both Dowlings worked, so they hired McKirchy, then 22, to babysit him at her home.Rae Dowling told investigators that when she picked up Benjamin from McKirchy on July 3, 1984, his body was limp and his fists were clenched. She rushed him to the hospital, where doctors concluded he had suffered a brain hemorrhage from severe shaking. McKirchy was arrested within days.The Dowlings told reporters in 1985 they were stunned when prosecutors told them minutes before a court hearing of the plea deal McKirchy would receive.The Dowlings said in a 2021 statement that Benjamin endured several surgeries in his life, including having metal rods placed along his spine. He got nourishment through a feeding tube and attended rehab and special schools. The Dowlings had two more children and would take Benjamin to their games and performances. The family moved to Florida’s Gulf Coast in the late 1990s. He died at their home on Sept. 16, 2019.“Benjamin would never know how much he was loved and could never tell others of his love for them,” they said. “Benjamin did smile when he was around his family, although he could never verbalize anything, we believe he knew who we were and that we were working hard to help him.”Shaken baby syndrome first gained national attention in the 1970s as an explanation for the sudden deaths of infants and young children who had no outward signs of abuse. It would be diagnosed if the child had swelling of the brain, bleeding on the brain’s surface and bleeding behind the retinas.But over the past 25 years, research has shown that those symptoms can also be caused by genetic problems, disease and accidents. The University of Michigan’s National Registry of Exonerations lists 29 shaken baby convictions that have been overturned since 2000.<a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/4/e20200203/36936/Abusive-Head-Trauma-in-Infants-and-Children?autologincheck=redirected">The American Academy of Pediatrics</a>, which now uses the term “abusive head trauma,” says about 1 in 3,000 babies under 1 are abused annually by shaking and about a quarter of those are fatally injured.It says doctors should be alert to bruising of the torso, ears and neck in children under 4 years old and any bruising in infants younger than 4 months as signs of possible shaking.

Babysitter pleads guilty in 2019 death of man she injured as a baby

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged violent crime.&nbsp;

Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of SW Medford Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Michael Hren.

 It was reported that a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis was acting erratically.

Police responded and made every attempt to make contact with the suspect later identified as 24-year-old Lucas Martin, but he refused to exit the home.

&nbsp;Around 2:45 p.m., police left the scene. No injuries were reported from the incident. Around 3:30 p.m., police received the report that Martin had battered someone who is known to him and was walking in the area. 

Officers responded and took the suspect into custody. As a result of the investigation Martin was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724422250104.png" alt="Martin -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Martin -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged violent crime.&nbsp;Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of SW Medford Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Michael Hren. It was reported that a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis was acting erratically.Police responded and made every attempt to make contact with the suspect later identified as 24-year-old Lucas Martin, but he refused to exit the home.&nbsp;Around 2:45 p.m., police left the scene. No injuries were reported from the incident. Around 3:30 p.m., police received the report that Martin had battered someone who is known to him and was walking in the area. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody. As a result of the investigation Martin was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship.

Kan. man accused of violent attack on family member

SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest.

Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;&nbsp;located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Andrew R. Roldan Jr., 32, and a passenger, Amber D. Kirk, 35, both of Topeka, were&nbsp;booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.&nbsp; Roldan was booked on requested charges of possession of a stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license and possession of stolen property. Kirk was booked in on requested charges of possession of a stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724446853180.png" alt="Roldan photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Roldan photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest.Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;&nbsp;located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724447109472.png" alt="Kirk photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kirk photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the investigation, illegal narcotics were located. The driver, Andrew R. Roldan Jr., 32, and a passenger, Amber D. Kirk, 35, both of Topeka, were&nbsp;booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.&nbsp; Roldan was booked on requested charges of possession of a stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license and possession of stolen property. Kirk was booked in on requested charges of possession of a stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp; the discovery of a man's body in the trunk of a car in a vacant lot in Wichita identified the victim as 39-year-old Kyce Barnes of Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.

Barnes had a long history of crime. He spent time in the Kansas Department of Corrections for drug convictions in Cowley County. He was released from prison in 2020.&nbsp; On Monday, police booked Barnes into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges that included possession of stolen property and drug possession, according to jail booking records. He was released from the Sedgwick County jail just after 3p.m. Tuesday.

Police in Wichita also arrested him in 2022 on requested charges of theft, violation of a protection order, domestic battery and failure to appear.&nbsp;

Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a vacant lot located in the 8200 block of West Irving Street in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.

Officers were directed to a white four door Mercedes and discovered a deceased 39-year-old man in the trunk of the vehicle.

The victim was found wrapped in blood-stained bedding with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. His remains were transported to the Sedgwick County Medical Examiner's Office for further examination.

During the investigation, detectives identified the Deluxe Motel at 8401 W. Kellogg Drive as the original crime scene. Police have not released the identity of the victim.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators at (316) 268-4407. For those who wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724361881332.png" alt="Kyce Barnes from a 2022 arrest in Wichita" />
 <figcaption>Kyce Barnes from a 2022 arrest in Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating&nbsp; the discovery of a man's body in the trunk of a car in a vacant lot in Wichita identified the victim as 39-year-old Kyce Barnes of Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.Barnes had a long history of crime. He spent time in the Kansas Department of Corrections for drug convictions in Cowley County. He was released from prison in 2020.&nbsp; On Monday, police booked Barnes into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges that included possession of stolen property and drug possession, according to jail booking records. He was released from the Sedgwick County jail just after 3p.m. Tuesday.Police in Wichita also arrested him in 2022 on requested charges of theft, violation of a protection order, domestic battery and failure to appear.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724266152157.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigaiton-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigaiton-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Just after 8a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a vacant lot located in the 8200 block of West Irving Street in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.Officers were directed to a white four door Mercedes and discovered a deceased 39-year-old man in the trunk of the vehicle.The victim was found wrapped in blood-stained bedding with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. His remains were transported to the Sedgwick County Medical Examiner's Office for further examination.During the investigation, detectives identified the Deluxe Motel at 8401 W. Kellogg Drive as the original crime scene. Police have not released the identity of the victim.Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators at (316) 268-4407. For those who wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111

Kan. man found dead in the trunk of car had just been released from jail

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Trey Campbell, Probation violation, arrested 08/22

Timothy Martin, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22

Justin Chambers-Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22

Sarha Gunn, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22

Justin Warnow, Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 08/22

Graigry Chatman, Criminal threat; Cause terror, Evacuation or Disruption, arrested 08/22

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443208451.jpeg" alt="Cherie Becker, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22" />
 <figcaption>Cherie Becker, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443238290.jpeg" alt="Natanael Camacho, Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or controlled substance, Possession of marijuana,, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Distribute marijuana; 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/22" />
 <figcaption>Natanael Camacho, Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or controlled substance, Possession of marijuana,, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Distribute marijuana; 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443385250.jpeg" alt="Neko Jones, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22" />
 <figcaption>Neko Jones, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443413973.jpeg" alt="Matthew Harley, Outside warrant; Failure to appear, arrested 08/22" />
 <figcaption>Matthew Harley, Outside warrant; Failure to appear, arrested 08/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443452959.jpeg" alt="Iven Love, Failure to appear (Three counts), arrested 08/22" />
 <figcaption>Iven Love, Failure to appear (Three counts), arrested 08/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724443488418.jpeg" alt="Sade Davis, Unlawful damage to property, Domestic battery, arrested 08/23" />
 <figcaption>Sade Davis, Unlawful damage to property, Domestic battery, arrested 08/23</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Trey Campbell, Probation violation, arrested 08/22Timothy Martin, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22Justin Chambers-Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22Sarha Gunn, Failure to appear, arrested 08/22Justin Warnow, Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 08/22Graigry Chatman, Criminal threat; Cause terror, Evacuation or Disruption, arrested 08/22Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 23

Junction City police have reported the arrest of a 19-year old Kewanee, Illinois man, Natanael Jonathan Camacho on drug related charges including Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, No Drug Tax Stamp and Following a Vehicle too Closely.

The arrest&nbsp; occurred at 9:21 a.m. Thursday at MM 296 EB I-70.

Junction City police have reported the arrest of a 19-year old Kewanee, Illinois man, Natanael Jonathan Camacho on drug related charges including Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, No Drug Tax Stamp and Following a Vehicle too Closely.The arrest&nbsp; occurred at 9:21 a.m. Thursday at MM 296 EB I-70.

Police report drug related arrest on I-70

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man who cut off his ankle monitor and skipped an August 16, sentencing hearing for his role in a homicide is back in jail.&nbsp;

Just after 9p.m. Thursday, 64-year-old Kevin Harris was arrested in Topeka and booked into the Shawnee County Jail where he awaits transfer back to Sedgwick County, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

In August of 2023, police arrested Harris of Lawrence after a 16-hour standoff in Lawrence for the death of&nbsp;51-year-old Jose Lumbreras of Wichita.

Just after 11 p.m. August 22, police learned Harris had fled Wichita and was believed to be inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Bristol Terrace in Lawrence, according to Police Sgt. Drew Fennelly

While working to gather more information from Wichita, officers in Lawrence set up a perimeter on the apartment building, and gathered information that led investigators to believe Harris was there.

The Lawrence Police Crisis Response Team was activated and responded to the area, as well our Crisis Response Negotiators and&nbsp; the Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle team.

Crisis Negotiators were able to establish contact with people in the apartment and verified Harris was there. The Lawrence Police tactical team then began methodically evacuating the apartment building when it was clear the suspect was not going to come out, and was allegedly armed.

After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724420271248.png" alt="Harris is being held in Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Harris is being held in Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man who cut off his ankle monitor and skipped an August 16, sentencing hearing for his role in a homicide is back in jail.&nbsp;Just after 9p.m. Thursday, 64-year-old Kevin Harris was arrested in Topeka and booked into the Shawnee County Jail where he awaits transfer back to Sedgwick County, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.In August of 2023, police arrested Harris of Lawrence after a 16-hour standoff in Lawrence for the death of&nbsp;51-year-old Jose Lumbreras of Wichita.Just after 11 p.m. August 22, police learned Harris had fled Wichita and was believed to be inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Bristol Terrace in Lawrence, according to Police Sgt. Drew FennellyWhile working to gather more information from Wichita, officers in Lawrence set up a perimeter on the apartment building, and gathered information that led investigators to believe Harris was there.The Lawrence Police Crisis Response Team was activated and responded to the area, as well our Crisis Response Negotiators and&nbsp; the Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle team.Crisis Negotiators were able to establish contact with people in the apartment and verified Harris was there. The Lawrence Police tactical team then began methodically evacuating the apartment building when it was clear the suspect was not going to come out, and was allegedly armed.After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Police capture Kan. man who cut off ankle monitor, skipped sentencing 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Police investigating a fatal Kansas hit and run have arrested a 23-year-old Christopher Johnson Wichita man on felony allegations, according to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=751504">Sedgwick County booking records.</a>&nbsp;He remains in custody.

Just after 2a.m. Sunday, police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at 2400 N. Hoover in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

First responders found 43-year-old Thomas Doyle of Wichita who was riding the bike unresponsive. Thomas was later pronounced deceased at the scene by Sedgwick County EMS. 

Investigators determined Doyle was northbound on Hoover when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Johnsaon that then continued driving north.

The case facts will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724409391079.png" alt="Johnson photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Johnson photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Police investigating a fatal Kansas hit and run have arrested a 23-year-old Christopher Johnson Wichita man on felony allegations, according to <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=751504">Sedgwick County booking records.</a>&nbsp;He remains in custody.Just after 2a.m. Sunday, police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at 2400 N. Hoover in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.First responders found 43-year-old Thomas Doyle of Wichita who was riding the bike unresponsive. Thomas was later pronounced deceased at the scene by Sedgwick County EMS. Investigators determined Doyle was northbound on Hoover when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Johnsaon that then continued driving north.The case facts will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney for formal charging consideration.

Kansas man arrested for fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused of using online obituary postings to plan residential burglaries was convicted of all counts by a jury on Monday.

Gary Garrett, 50 of Wichita, was charged in three separate cases totaling 27 counts, including three residential burglaries, one attempted residential burglary, one business burglary and multiple counts of theft, forgery and identity theft,&nbsp;according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Victims reported losing financial documents, guns and electronics in the residential burglaries, some of which occurred while the families were at the funeral services for their deceased family members. 

Investigators from the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office worked together on the case, and more than 40 witnesses testified during the trial. At the time of Garrett’s arrest in November of last year in the parking lot of an East Wichita Walmart store, Garrett was found to be in possession of a driver’s license belonging to one of the deceased victims. A Wichita Police burglary detective testified at trial that a download of Garrett’s phone showed online searches of obituaries that corresponded to the burglary locations across the city from July to November of 2023.

Garrett also was convicted of using fake IDs to rent and purchase several vehicles during the same timeframe. One of the vehicles rented by Garrett had a GPS location device that placed the vehicle at the scene of several of the burglaries, according to testimony in the trial.

&nbsp;Sentencing is set for October 24, before Judge Bruce Brown, according to the district attorney's office

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724257794246.png" alt="Garrett photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Garrett photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused of using online obituary postings to plan residential burglaries was convicted of all counts by a jury on Monday.Gary Garrett, 50 of Wichita, was charged in three separate cases totaling 27 counts, including three residential burglaries, one attempted residential burglary, one business burglary and multiple counts of theft, forgery and identity theft,&nbsp;according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Victims reported losing financial documents, guns and electronics in the residential burglaries, some of which occurred while the families were at the funeral services for their deceased family members. Investigators from the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office worked together on the case, and more than 40 witnesses testified during the trial. At the time of Garrett’s arrest in November of last year in the parking lot of an East Wichita Walmart store, Garrett was found to be in possession of a driver’s license belonging to one of the deceased victims. A Wichita Police burglary detective testified at trial that a download of Garrett’s phone showed online searches of obituaries that corresponded to the burglary locations across the city from July to November of 2023.Garrett also was convicted of using fake IDs to rent and purchase several vehicles during the same timeframe. One of the vehicles rented by Garrett had a GPS location device that placed the vehicle at the scene of several of the burglaries, according to testimony in the trial.&nbsp;Sentencing is set for October 24, before Judge Bruce Brown, according to the district attorney's office

Kan. man planned residential burglaries after reading obituaries

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating three homicides on Wednesday in Kansas City.

Just after 9a.m., police responded to&nbsp;19th and Troost after a dead body was reported, according Sheriff Daryl Forte. First responders foud a man suffering from bodily trauma. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting&nbsp;in the 8600 block of North Boardwalk Avenue, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

The initial investigation indicates that the shooting followed a verbal dispute in the parking lot of Walmart. The victim is an adult male and a suspect was detained near the scene.

Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the area of the 3300 block of E. Linwood Boulevard, according to DiMartino.

First responders found 33-year-old Michael Dehaan suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Preliminary investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Dehaan and other individuals at the location which led to the shooting. Police have not reported an arrest in this case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724267247754.png" alt="Police at the scene of the investigation near 19th and Troost-photo Sheriff Daryl Forte." />
 <figcaption>Police at the scene of the investigation near 19th and Troost-photo Sheriff Daryl Forte.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating three homicides on Wednesday in Kansas City.Just after 9a.m., police responded to&nbsp;19th and Troost after a dead body was reported, according Sheriff Daryl Forte. First responders foud a man suffering from bodily trauma. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting&nbsp;in the 8600 block of North Boardwalk Avenue, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724292793851.png" alt="Photo courtesy KMBC" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy KMBC</figcaption>
 </figure>The initial investigation indicates that the shooting followed a verbal dispute in the parking lot of Walmart. The victim is an adult male and a suspect was detained near the scene.Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the area of the 3300 block of E. Linwood Boulevard, according to DiMartino.First responders found 33-year-old Michael Dehaan suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.Preliminary investigation revealed a disturbance occurred between Dehaan and other individuals at the location which led to the shooting. Police have not reported an arrest in this case.

Three homicides reported in Kansas City on Wednesday

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating two suspects new allegations after a victim in the case died.

On Wednesday police reported 37-year-old&nbsp;Kyle E. Higgins of Topeka had died.

Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported aggravated robbery of a vehicle near SW 29th and Macvicar Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

It was reported that the vehicle was stolen by individuals who are known to the vehicle owner and a child was inside. The child was quickly located in the 3200 block of SW Central Park and was taken into police custody.

A short time later, officers located the stolen vehicle near SE 35th and Indiana in Topeka and initiated a traffic stop. The driver fled and initiated a short pursuit, which ended when the vehicle struck a pole near SE 29th and Minnesota where two suspects ran from the crash. Officers then located and took them into custody. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Around 8:30 a.m., police received the report of an unresponsive man, later identified as Higgins, in the 2200 block of SE 29th Street.&nbsp; He was transported to a local hospital where he died. Police investigators believe the two incidents are related.

As a result of the investigation, Lorenzo A. Pattmon III, 21, and Rammelo H. Boatwright, 24, both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department. Both are now are being held on updated requested&nbsp; charges that include murder, of Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Child Endangerment.

The incident is the city’s 13th homicide investigation of 2024.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724243340231.png" alt="Pattmon-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Pattmon-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating two suspects new allegations after a victim in the case died.On Wednesday police reported 37-year-old&nbsp;Kyle E. Higgins of Topeka had died.Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported aggravated robbery of a vehicle near SW 29th and Macvicar Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.It was reported that the vehicle was stolen by individuals who are known to the vehicle owner and a child was inside. The child was quickly located in the 3200 block of SW Central Park and was taken into police custody.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724243427663.png" alt="Boatwright -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Boatwright -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A short time later, officers located the stolen vehicle near SE 35th and Indiana in Topeka and initiated a traffic stop. The driver fled and initiated a short pursuit, which ended when the vehicle struck a pole near SE 29th and Minnesota where two suspects ran from the crash. Officers then located and took them into custody. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Around 8:30 a.m., police received the report of an unresponsive man, later identified as Higgins, in the 2200 block of SE 29th Street.&nbsp; He was transported to a local hospital where he died. Police investigators believe the two incidents are related.As a result of the investigation, Lorenzo A. Pattmon III, 21, and Rammelo H. Boatwright, 24, both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department. Both are now are being held on updated requested&nbsp; charges that include murder, of Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Child Endangerment.The incident is the city’s 13th homicide investigation of 2024.&nbsp;

Kan. man connected to stolen vehicle with child inside has died

Bobbie Rodgers, Probation violation, arrested 08/21

Patricia Purcell, Theft-all other, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 08/21

Robert Maxwell, Failure to appear, arrested 08/21

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724334059797.jpeg" alt="Tiffany Dodson, Failure to appear, arrested 08/21" />
 <figcaption>Tiffany Dodson, Failure to appear, arrested 08/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724334093589.jpeg" alt="Emod Green-Burnside, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Aggravated domestic battery, Impede breath, blocking nose/mouth of family/dating relationship, arrested 08/21" />
 <figcaption>Emod Green-Burnside, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Aggravated domestic battery, Impede breath, blocking nose/mouth of family/dating relationship, arrested 08/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724334222228.jpeg" alt="Tracy Potter, Failure to appear, Probation violation, arrested 08/21" />
 <figcaption>Tracy Potter, Failure to appear, Probation violation, arrested 08/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724334260647.jpeg" alt="Michael McDougald, Violation of a protective order, arrested 08/21" />
 <figcaption>Michael McDougald, Violation of a protective order, arrested 08/21</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Bobbie Rodgers, Probation violation, arrested 08/21Patricia Purcell, Theft-all other, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 08/21Robert Maxwell, Failure to appear, arrested 08/21Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 22

JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a 2022 killing at a Kansas gas station.

Last week, Judge Michael Joyce sentenced 27-year-old Zarrell Finley to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 50-years, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

In July, a jury found Finley guilty of first degree murder.

Just before 4:30p.m. July 31, 2022, police responded to report of a shooting at a BP gas station in the 8600 Block of College Boulevard, according to a media release from Overland Park police.

They found&nbsp; 26-year-old Shaquille Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri with a gunshot wound. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

An FBI Fugitive task force tracked Finley down and arrested him.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723816973690.png" alt="Finley-photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Finley-photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a 2022 killing at a Kansas gas station.Last week, Judge Michael Joyce sentenced 27-year-old Zarrell Finley to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 50-years, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.In July, a jury found Finley guilty of first degree murder.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723924030852.png" alt="Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation -Photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the fatal shooting investigation -Photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 4:30p.m. July 31, 2022, police responded to report of a shooting at a BP gas station in the 8600 Block of College Boulevard, according to a media release from Overland Park police.They found&nbsp; 26-year-old Shaquille Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri with a gunshot wound. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.An FBI Fugitive task force tracked Finley down and arrested him.&nbsp;

Hard 50: Man sentenced for killing at Kansas gas station

CHICAGO (AP)—The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-walz-clinton-harris-4f299bd2684c0284dd100f7f0731172f">Democratic National Convention</a>, pleading for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza.

“This is a political convention. But needing our only son — and all of the cherished hostages — home is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue,” said Jon Polin, whose son&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-hostage-video-1284f257698ea5e9c9cc9ac86a849948">Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a>&nbsp;lost his part of his left arm and was kidnapped from Israel by militants who attacked the music festival he was attending.

Polin and his wife, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, were greeted with an extended ovation and chants of “bring him home” by the thousands of Democratic delegates in Chicago.

They steered clear of politics in their 10-minute speech, but Jon Polin said the families of the American hostages meet regularly in Washington and are heartened to see bipartisan support for securing the release of their loved ones. President&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/DWS%20wearing%20yellow%20ribbon%20householder%20interviews%20with%20hostage%20families%20keith%20ellison%20mentioned%20ceasefire">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>, he said, are “both working tirelessly" for a deal between Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages.

“Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you, stray strong, survive,” Rachel Polin-Goldberg said.

She and her husband wore stickers with the number 320, drawing attention to the number of days their son has been held.

The speech put an emotional and human face on the Israel-Hamas conflict, a sensitive issue for Democrats, who face pressure from pro-Palestinian protesters to more forcefully press Israel to end the siege that has leveled much of the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish in its death count between militants and civilians.

More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza, though some are believed to have died. Family members of six of the eight American hostages still held by Hamas were in Chicago to raise awareness about their loved ones' plight.

Ronen and Orna Neutra, the parents of hostage Omer Neutra, were given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention last month.

“Time is running out,” Ronen Neutra told The Associated Press at the Democratic convention. "And all leaders must work together in a bipartisan fashion to put pressure on both Hamas and the Israeli government and reach a deal that is so much overdue, so much overdue.”

On Tuesday, multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets.

Biden spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday as the United States presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a “bridging proposal” that could lead to a cease-fire in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">war in Gaza</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724289859374.png" alt="Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak during the Democratic National Convention -image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak during the Democratic National Convention -image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>CHICAGO (AP)—The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel gave a moving speech Wednesday at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-walz-clinton-harris-4f299bd2684c0284dd100f7f0731172f">Democratic National Convention</a>, pleading for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza.“This is a political convention. But needing our only son — and all of the cherished hostages — home is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue,” said Jon Polin, whose son&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-hostage-video-1284f257698ea5e9c9cc9ac86a849948">Hersh Goldberg-Polin</a>&nbsp;lost his part of his left arm and was kidnapped from Israel by militants who attacked the music festival he was attending.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724289933051.png" alt="Jon Polin, left, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the Democratic National Convention -image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Jon Polin, left, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the Democratic National Convention -image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>Polin and his wife, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, were greeted with an extended ovation and chants of “bring him home” by the thousands of Democratic delegates in Chicago.They steered clear of politics in their 10-minute speech, but Jon Polin said the families of the American hostages meet regularly in Washington and are heartened to see bipartisan support for securing the release of their loved ones. President&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/DWS%20wearing%20yellow%20ribbon%20householder%20interviews%20with%20hostage%20families%20keith%20ellison%20mentioned%20ceasefire">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>, he said, are “both working tirelessly" for a deal between Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages.“Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you, stray strong, survive,” Rachel Polin-Goldberg said.She and her husband wore stickers with the number 320, drawing attention to the number of days their son has been held.The speech put an emotional and human face on the Israel-Hamas conflict, a sensitive issue for Democrats, who face pressure from pro-Palestinian protesters to more forcefully press Israel to end the siege that has leveled much of the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish in its death count between militants and civilians.More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza, though some are believed to have died. Family members of six of the eight American hostages still held by Hamas were in Chicago to raise awareness about their loved ones' plight.Ronen and Orna Neutra, the parents of hostage Omer Neutra, were given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention last month.“Time is running out,” Ronen Neutra told The Associated Press at the Democratic convention. "And all leaders must work together in a bipartisan fashion to put pressure on both Hamas and the Israeli government and reach a deal that is so much overdue, so much overdue.”On Tuesday, multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets.Biden spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/benjamin-netanyahu">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday as the United States presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a “bridging proposal” that could lead to a cease-fire in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">war in Gaza</a>.

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during DNC

SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities investigating a jewelry store theft asked the public for help to identify a suspect.

Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the suspect involved in this incident, identified as Javier Hernandez, 31, of Topeka, turned himself in to the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center.

He was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charges that include 13 counts of of Theft; Shoplifting, according to online jail records.

Just after 4:30 p.m., August 9,&nbsp; police responded to a reported theft at Kay Jeweler’s at West Ridge Mall, 1801 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka, according to a media release.&nbsp;

 The alleged suspect, as shown in security camera images, left the area in a light blue Chevrolet Malibu with front end damage. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, faded jeans, white shoes and silver chains around his neck. He has a tattoo on the top of his right wrist and on his upper left arm.&nbsp; On August 14, police asked the public for help to identify him.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723667208542.png" alt="Photo Topeka Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Topeka Police</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities investigating a jewelry store theft asked the public for help to identify a suspect.Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the suspect involved in this incident, identified as Javier Hernandez, 31, of Topeka, turned himself in to the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724167418130.png" alt="Hernandez photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hernandez photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>He was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charges that include 13 counts of of Theft; Shoplifting, according to online jail records.Just after 4:30 p.m., August 9,&nbsp; police responded to a reported theft at Kay Jeweler’s at West Ridge Mall, 1801 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka, according to a media release.&nbsp; The alleged suspect, as shown in security camera images, left the area in a light blue Chevrolet Malibu with front end damage. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, faded jeans, white shoes and silver chains around his neck. He has a tattoo on the top of his right wrist and on his upper left arm.&nbsp; On August 14, police asked the public for help to identify him.

Suspect faces 13 charges for theft from Kansas jewelry store 

LONDON (AP) — Two weeks after organizers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/austria-extremism-arrests-security-taylor-swift-7ece0b264f6e4152b8214c9fba8c425b">scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna</a>&nbsp;amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.

“Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.”

She thanked authorities — “thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” she wrote — and said she waited to speak until the European leg of her Eras Tour concluded to prioritize safety.

“Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows,” she wrote.

In the wake of the cancellations, Swift's representatives did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Associated Press and other news organizations and her social media pages had gone dormant.

“In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint, and waiting to express yourself at a time when it's right to. My priority was finishing our European tour safely, and it's with great relief that I can say we did that,” she added.

<a href="https://apnews.com/video/austria-taylor-swift-austria-government-vienna-concerts-3a0085b75ae740abb08d158ee7519cac">Concert organizer Barracuda Music</a>&nbsp;had said it canceled the three-night Vienna run that would have begun Aug. 8 because the arrests made in connection to the conspiracy were too close to showtime. Authorities said a 19-year-old suspect had planned to target spectators outside the Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives, hoping to “kill as many people as possible.”

That suspect and another 17-year-old were taken into custody on Aug. 6, the day before the shows were announced as canceled. A third suspect, 18, was arrested Aug. 8.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706236308205.png" alt="FILE - (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>LONDON (AP) — Two weeks after organizers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/austria-extremism-arrests-security-taylor-swift-7ece0b264f6e4152b8214c9fba8c425b">scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna</a>&nbsp;amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.“Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.”She thanked authorities — “thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” she wrote — and said she waited to speak until the European leg of her Eras Tour concluded to prioritize safety.“Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows,” she wrote.In the wake of the cancellations, Swift's representatives did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Associated Press and other news organizations and her social media pages had gone dormant.“In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint, and waiting to express yourself at a time when it's right to. My priority was finishing our European tour safely, and it's with great relief that I can say we did that,” she added.<a href="https://apnews.com/video/austria-taylor-swift-austria-government-vienna-concerts-3a0085b75ae740abb08d158ee7519cac">Concert organizer Barracuda Music</a>&nbsp;had said it canceled the three-night Vienna run that would have begun Aug. 8 because the arrests made in connection to the conspiracy were too close to showtime. Authorities said a 19-year-old suspect had planned to target spectators outside the Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives, hoping to “kill as many people as possible.”That suspect and another 17-year-old were taken into custody on Aug. 6, the day before the shows were announced as canceled. A third suspect, 18, was arrested Aug. 8.

Taylor Swift breaks silence on cancellation of Vienna shows 

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724256578401.jpeg" alt="Matthew White, Criminal damage to property, Domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship; Aggravated domestic battery, impede breath, blocking nose/mouth of family/dating relationship, arrested 08/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724256620810.jpeg" alt="Raynaldo Torres-Sambolin, Possession of a firearm while under the influence, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 08/21" />
 <figcaption>Raynaldo Torres-Sambolin, Possession of a firearm while under the influence, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 08/21</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 21

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after tracking down a stolen vehicle with a child left inside.

Around 8:30 a.m., police received the report of an unresponsive man in the 2200 block of SE 29th Street. Officers responded and located the individual, who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Police investigators believe the two incidents are related.

As a result of the investigation, Lorenzo A. Pattmon III, 21, and Rammelo H. Boatwright, 24, both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department on requested charges Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Child Endangerment.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724243340231.png" alt="Pattmon-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Pattmon-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after tracking down a stolen vehicle with a child left inside.Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported aggravated robbery of a vehicle near SW 29th and Macvicar Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.It was reported that the vehicle was stolen by individuals who are known to the vehicle owner and a child was inside. The child was quickly located in the 3200 block of SW Central Park and was taken into police custody.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724243427663.png" alt="Boatwright -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Boatwright -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>A short time later, officers located the stolen vehicle near SE 35th and Indiana in Topeka and initiated a traffic stop. The driver fled and initiated a short pursuit, which ended when the vehicle struck a pole near SE 29th and Minnesota where two suspects ran from the crash. Officers then located and took them into custody. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Around 8:30 a.m., police received the report of an unresponsive man in the 2200 block of SE 29th Street. Officers responded and located the individual, who was transported to a local hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Police investigators believe the two incidents are related.As a result of the investigation, Lorenzo A. Pattmon III, 21, and Rammelo H. Boatwright, 24, both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department on requested charges Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Child Endangerment.

Police found vehicle stolen in Kansas with child inside

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate a suspect who didn't show up for a scheduled sentencing hearing for his role in a homicide that occurred in 2023.

According to Wichita Police, 64-year-old&nbsp;Kevin Harris was out on bond&nbsp; and&nbsp; cut off his ankle monitor.

After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.

If you know Harris or know where he is call police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723748372094.png" alt="Harris photo Sedgwick Co." />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate a suspect who didn't show up for a scheduled sentencing hearing for his role in a homicide that occurred in 2023.According to Wichita Police, 64-year-old&nbsp;Kevin Harris was out on bond&nbsp; and&nbsp; cut off his ankle monitor.In August of 2023, police arrested Harris of Lawrence after a 16-hour standoff in Lawrence for the death of&nbsp;51-year-old Jose Lumbreras of Wichita.Just after 11 p.m. August 22, police learned Harris had fled Wichita and was believed to be inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Bristol Terrace in Lawrence, according to Police Sgt. Drew FennellyWhile working to gather more information from Wichita, officers in Lawrence set up a perimeter on the apartment building, and gathered information that led investigators to believe Harris was there.The Lawrence Police Crisis Response Team was activated and responded to the area, as well our Crisis Response Negotiators and&nbsp; the Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle team.Crisis Negotiators were able to establish contact with people in the apartment and verified Harris was there. The Lawrence Police tactical team then began methodically evacuating the apartment building when it was clear the suspect was not going to come out, and was allegedly armed.After multiple hours of discussion, negotiators were able to convince Harris to allow a woman in the apartment to leave.&nbsp; Following multiple additional hours of discussion, negotiators convinced Harris to also leave the apartment and he peacefully surrendered at&nbsp;3:30 p.m., according to Fennelly.If you know Harris or know where he is call police.

Kan. man who cut off ankle monitor, skipped sentencing is still missing 

KANSAS CITY —Sheriff Deputies seized enough fentanyl during an arrest last week to kill 327,000 people.

On August 15, deputies located and arrested 21-year-old Josiah J. Langston in the 3900 block of N. Skiles Avenue, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff.

Deputies were looking for Langston due to a prior warrant he had for drug trafficking. When deputies approached him, he rammed a patrol car in an attempt to flee, but he was unable to. No one was hurt, and deputies took him into custody.

Inside Langston’s vehicle, investigators located 1.5 pounds of powdered fentanyl, and 0.4 pounds of methamphetamine. They also found $2,000 in cash. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be a lethal dose, meaning the amount of fentanyl seized could have killed nearly two-thirds of the population of Kansas City, Missouri.

Langston has been charged with two counts of first-degree drug trafficking and one count of resisting arrest. This is in addition to his prior drug trafficking charge. He is now in the Clay County Detention Center on a $450,000 bond. More charges – including federal charges – are possible.

This arrest and seizure were a joint operation conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Task Force and Special Operations Squad.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Sheriff Deputies seized enough fentanyl during an arrest last week to kill 327,000 people.On August 15, deputies located and arrested 21-year-old Josiah J. Langston in the 3900 block of N. Skiles Avenue, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff.Deputies were looking for Langston due to a prior warrant he had for drug trafficking. When deputies approached him, he rammed a patrol car in an attempt to flee, but he was unable to. No one was hurt, and deputies took him into custody.Inside Langston’s vehicle, investigators located 1.5 pounds of powdered fentanyl, and 0.4 pounds of methamphetamine. They also found $2,000 in cash. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be a lethal dose, meaning the amount of fentanyl seized could have killed nearly two-thirds of the population of Kansas City, Missouri.Langston has been charged with two counts of first-degree drug trafficking and one count of resisting arrest. This is in addition to his prior drug trafficking charge. He is now in the Clay County Detention Center on a $450,000 bond. More charges – including federal charges – are possible.This arrest and seizure were a joint operation conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Task Force and Special Operations Squad.

Deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill two-thirds of Kansas City

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug allegations.

On&nbsp;&nbsp;August 15, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 500 Block NE Grattan Street. related to an ongoing investigation, according to a media release.

While conducting the search warrant, officers located fentanyl, heroin methamphetamine, marijuana, THC gummies and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, Patricia Miller, 43; Phillip Minton, 41; Jason Hokanson, 37&nbsp;and Ashley Johnson, 33, all of Topeka were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Patricia Miller was booked on requested charges of Possession of an opiate (3 counts)&nbsp;Possession of marijuana and&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Phillip Minton is being held on requested charges of Possession of an opiate and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jason Hokanson is jailed on requested charges of Possession of an opiate (2 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Arrest Warrant. Ashley Johnson was jailed on a requested charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug allegations.On&nbsp;&nbsp;August 15, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 500 Block NE Grattan Street. related to an ongoing investigation, according to a media release.While conducting the search warrant, officers located fentanyl, heroin methamphetamine, marijuana, THC gummies and drug paraphernalia.As a result, Patricia Miller, 43; Phillip Minton, 41; Jason Hokanson, 37&nbsp;and Ashley Johnson, 33, all of Topeka were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723924843250.png" alt="Miller photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>Patricia Miller was booked on requested charges of Possession of an opiate (3 counts)&nbsp;Possession of marijuana and&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723925000365.png" alt="Minton photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>Phillip Minton is being held on requested charges of Possession of an opiate and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723925035668.png" alt="Hokanson" />
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 </figure>Jason Hokanson is jailed on requested charges of Possession of an opiate (2 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Arrest Warrant. Ashley Johnson was jailed on a requested charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kansas drug bust: Fentanyl, heroin and THC gummies 

Nicole Welch, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/19

Anthony Raygoza, Outside warrant, arrested 08/19

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724164953615.jpeg" alt="Nicklos Bancroft, Failure to appear, arrested 08/19" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724164966190.jpeg" alt="Dexter Johnson,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 08/19" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724165100894.jpeg" alt="Cheyenne Sacher,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 08/19" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724165185722.jpeg" alt="Aric Thompson, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Interference with LEO, Criminal trespass, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/20" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Nicole Welch, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/19Anthony Raygoza, Outside warrant, arrested 08/19Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 20

Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the suspect involved in this incident, identified as Javier Hernandez, 31, of Topeka, turned himself in to the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center. 

He was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Theft; Shoplifting.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723667208542.png" alt="Photos Topeka Police" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities investigating a jewelry store theft asked the public for help to identify a suspect.Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the suspect involved in this incident, identified as Javier Hernandez, 31, of Topeka, turned himself in to the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center. He was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Theft; Shoplifting.Just after 4:30 p.m., August 9,&nbsp; police responded to a reported theft at Kay Jeweler’s at West Ridge Mall, 1801 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka, according to a media release.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure> The alleged suspect, as shown in security camera images, left the area in a light blue Chevrolet Malibu with front end damage. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, faded jeans, white shoes and silver chains around his neck. He has a tattoo on the top of his right wrist and on his upper left arm.&nbsp; On August 14, police asked the public for help to identify him.