JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a knife attack killing in 2021.

Last week, Judge Thomas Sutherland sentenced John Daniel Crawford Murry to 371 months for second degree intentional murder, agggravated robbery and aggravated burglary of a dwelling, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

In June, Murry pleaded guilty to the death of Chargles Dillon in October of 2022. In November of 2022, police arrested Murry and c0-defendant Devin Braswell following an investigation by the Merriam Police Department, Johnson County Crime Lab, the Metro Squad and the district attorney's office.&nbsp;

Just after 11p.m. on October 21, 2021 Merriam police responded to a reported stabbing&nbsp;near Royalty Way and Kings Cove Drive. First responders located a victim, who was later identified as Dillon. He died at the scene.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719090625167.png" alt="Murry -photo Johnson County" />
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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a knife attack killing in 2021.Last week, Judge Thomas Sutherland sentenced John Daniel Crawford Murry to 371 months for second degree intentional murder, agggravated robbery and aggravated burglary of a dwelling, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.In June, Murry pleaded guilty to the death of Chargles Dillon in October of 2022. In November of 2022, police arrested Murry and c0-defendant Devin Braswell following an investigation by the Merriam Police Department, Johnson County Crime Lab, the Metro Squad and the district attorney's office.&nbsp;Just after 11p.m. on October 21, 2021 Merriam police responded to a reported stabbing&nbsp;near Royalty Way and Kings Cove Drive. First responders located a victim, who was later identified as Dillon. He died at the scene.

Prison for Kansas man in knife attack killing

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.

Just after&nbsp;6:30 a.m. August 11,&nbsp; Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 300 block of 222nd Road in reference to a stolen vehicle report, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle parked in a driveway in the 2600 block of K-16 Highway.

&nbsp;Deputies found a woman slumped over the wheel of the vehicle and observed what they believe was illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle. 

The occupant of the vehicle later identified as Leianne Faye Jones, 38,&nbsp; Havensville, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, felony theft, driving under the influence, driving while habitual violator and driving while revoked.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723632181595.png" alt="Jones photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Jones photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.Just after&nbsp;6:30 a.m. August 11,&nbsp; Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 300 block of 222nd Road in reference to a stolen vehicle report, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle parked in a driveway in the 2600 block of K-16 Highway.&nbsp;Deputies found a woman slumped over the wheel of the vehicle and observed what they believe was illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle later identified as Leianne Faye Jones, 38,&nbsp; Havensville, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, felony theft, driving under the influence, driving while habitual violator and driving while revoked.

Fentanyl: Kan. woman was passed out in stolen vehicle

KANSAS CITY—A woman wounded in a shooting in Kansas City last week has died.

On August 4, police were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Gregory Boulevard on medical call, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. 

First responders found a man and and woman in a vehicle suffering from gunshot trauma.&nbsp; Both were transported to an area hospital. He was treated and released. She died of her injuries, according to Forte'.&nbsp; Police have not released her name or reported an arrest.

KANSAS CITY—A woman wounded in a shooting in Kansas City last week has died.On August 4, police were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Gregory Boulevard on medical call, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders found a man and and woman in a vehicle suffering from gunshot trauma.&nbsp; Both were transported to an area hospital. He was treated and released. She died of her injuries, according to Forte'.&nbsp; Police have not released her name or reported an arrest.

Sheriff: Woman wounded in Kansas City shooting has died

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.

Kiera Rice, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, arrested 08/13

Alexis Villa, Failure to appear, arrested 08/13

Micah McCracken, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/13

Anthony Hayes, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/13

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>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723646201836.jpeg" alt="Ingrid Gomez, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, Drivers license without valid DL, arrested 08/14" />
 <figcaption>Ingrid Gomez, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, Drivers license without valid DL, arrested 08/14</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Kiera Rice, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, arrested 08/13Alexis Villa, Failure to appear, arrested 08/13Micah McCracken, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/13Anthony Hayes, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 08/13Recent 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. 14

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement who made three arrests and recovered illegal explosives and drugs at a home in north Kansas City August 2, reported finding additional illegal explosives, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff's office.&nbsp;

As detectives continued their investigation they located a storage unit 46-year-old Cory Young had apparently rented under a relative's name. Inside detectives found 13 more homemade hand grenades, 17 guns and 31 cases of ammunition. Young is a convicted felon and therefore prohibited from possessing guns or ammunition.

Last week, acting on tips a Drug Task Force recovered a large amount of illegal explosives and drugs from the Kansas City house while serving a search warrant, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff's office.

The STAR (Special Tactics and Response) Team arrested three people in the 6500 block of North Hickory Street in Kansas City. A search of the home turned up&nbsp; 107 pounds of explosive powder, two pipe bombs,&nbsp; 15 grenades,&nbsp; 20 grams of fentanyl paste,&nbsp; 15 grams of meth,&nbsp; Psychedelic mushrooms, Seven guns, including an Uzi and&nbsp; a large amount of ammunition.

An elementary school-aged child also was in the home. The child was placed with relatives.

Cory D. Young faces new charges in addition to charges that include delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and child endangerment. He is being held on a bond of $350,000 cash only.

Erika Lahr, 32, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and child endangerment. She is being held on a bond of $250,000 cash only.

Tammie L. Bindel Cole, 52, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held on a bond of $150,000 cash only.

Additional federal charges could be forthcoming related to the explosives and weapons.

This was a joint investigation by the Clay County Drug Task Force and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Bomb Squad assisted with the removal and processing of the explosives. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722708820689.png" alt="Young-photo Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Young-photo Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement who made three arrests and recovered illegal explosives and drugs at a home in north Kansas City August 2, reported finding additional illegal explosives, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff's office.&nbsp;As detectives continued their investigation they located a storage unit 46-year-old Cory Young had apparently rented under a relative's name. Inside detectives found 13 more homemade hand grenades, 17 guns and 31 cases of ammunition. Young is a convicted felon and therefore prohibited from possessing guns or ammunition.Last week, acting on tips a Drug Task Force recovered a large amount of illegal explosives and drugs from the Kansas City house while serving a search warrant, according to a media release from the Clay County Sheriff's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722708853161.png" alt="Lahr photo Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Lahr photo Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The STAR (Special Tactics and Response) Team arrested three people in the 6500 block of North Hickory Street in Kansas City. A search of the home turned up&nbsp; 107 pounds of explosive powder, two pipe bombs,&nbsp; 15 grenades,&nbsp; 20 grams of fentanyl paste,&nbsp; 15 grams of meth,&nbsp; Psychedelic mushrooms, Seven guns, including an Uzi and&nbsp; a large amount of ammunition.An elementary school-aged child also was in the home. The child was placed with relatives.Cory D. Young faces new charges in addition to charges that include delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and child endangerment. He is being held on a bond of $350,000 cash only.Erika Lahr, 32, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and child endangerment. She is being held on a bond of $250,000 cash only.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722708899567.png" alt="Cole ph oto Clay Co." />
 <figcaption>Cole ph oto Clay Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Tammie L. Bindel Cole, 52, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held on a bond of $150,000 cash only.Additional federal charges could be forthcoming related to the explosives and weapons.This was a joint investigation by the Clay County Drug Task Force and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Bomb Squad assisted with the removal and processing of the explosives. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation.

More grenades, guns found connected to arrests at KC home

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a driver involved in a wrong-way crash alleged DUI.

Early Tuesday, deputies arrested a 22-year-old woman on requested charges of driving under the influence after a crash occurred while driving the wrong way on the eastbound ramp from 23rd Street to Kansas Highway 10, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.

Fortunately there were no injuries when her vehicle struck the barrier.&nbsp; &nbsp;The sheriff's office did not release the name of the driver.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a driver involved in a wrong-way crash alleged DUI.Early Tuesday, deputies arrested a 22-year-old woman on requested charges of driving under the influence after a crash occurred while driving the wrong way on the eastbound ramp from 23rd Street to Kansas Highway 10, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.Fortunately there were no injuries when her vehicle struck the barrier.&nbsp; &nbsp;The sheriff's office did not release the name of the driver.

Kan. woman accused of DUI after wrong-way crash

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Fire investigators are investigating an arson fire in Topeka.

Just after 11p.m. August 10,&nbsp;&nbsp;crews responded to a reported house fire at 1245 SW Randolph Avenue in Topeka, according to a media release. 

Crews found smoke and flames coming from the porch of a two-story house, and were able to extinguish it.&nbsp; where it originated. No occupants were found at the time of the incident.

Investigators determined the cause of the fire was was intentionally set.&nbsp;

Estimated loss associated with the fire is approximately $30,000 with around $20,000 in structural damage and around $10,000 in content loss. Working smoke detectors were not located in the house. The incident remains under investigation.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723567362915.png" alt="photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Fire investigators are investigating an arson fire in Topeka.Just after 11p.m. August 10,&nbsp;&nbsp;crews responded to a reported house fire at 1245 SW Randolph Avenue in Topeka, according to a media release. Crews found smoke and flames coming from the porch of a two-story house, and were able to extinguish it.&nbsp; where it originated. No occupants were found at the time of the incident.Investigators determined the cause of the fire was was intentionally set.&nbsp;Estimated loss associated with the fire is approximately $30,000 with around $20,000 in structural damage and around $10,000 in content loss. Working smoke detectors were not located in the house. The incident remains under investigation.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest.

Investigators: Kansas house fire intentionally set

Jonathan Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 08/09

Christopher Beard, Criminal deprivation of property, Domestic battery, arrested 08/09

Mathew Burdine, Outside warrant, arrested 08/12

Cody Dodge, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 08/12

Rogello Reyes-Feliciano, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 08/12

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/2024/8/1723557930150.jpeg" alt="Brandon Clark, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Theft &lt; $1,500, Pocket picking, arrested 08/08" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723558001673.jpeg" alt="Chad Sharpe, Possession of marijuana, Possession of controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body,&nbsp;Theft &lt; $1,500, Pocket picking, arrested 08/08" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723558084909.jpeg" alt="Jose Bonilla, Domestic battery, arrested 08/08" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723558145681.jpeg" alt="Richard Gardenhire, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, Distribute substance in KSA 65-4105(H): 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/09" />
 <figcaption>Richard Gardenhire, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, Distribute substance in KSA 65-4105(H): 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/09</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723558273119.jpeg" alt="Eugene Hamilton,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, Distribute Marijuana: 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/09" />
 <figcaption>Eugene Hamilton,&nbsp;Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Distribute or possess with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, Distribute Marijuana: 450 grams- &lt; 30 kilograms, arrested 08/09</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559340627.jpeg" alt="Sade Davis, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 08/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559424145.jpeg" alt="Yasmin Barrera-Roman, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 08/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559474899.jpeg" alt="Justin Kendrick, Outside warrant, Duty of governor to arrest person charged who has fled from justice (Two counts), arrested 08/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559535407.jpeg" alt="Joshua Kile, Traffic contraband into correctional facility, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana (Two or more prior convictions), arrested 08/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559651358.jpeg" alt="Patrick Washam, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 08/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559714088.jpeg" alt="Carissa Ernst, Domestic battery, arrested 08/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559756714.jpeg" alt="Tiaunna Goode, Failure to appear; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana,&nbsp;Traffic contraband into correctional facility, arrested 08/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559856625.jpeg" alt="Joel Fernandez, Failure to appear, arrested 08/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559902483.jpeg" alt="Shaun Felton, Criminal deprivation of property, Intimidation of a witness; Assault, Unlawful restraint, Domestic battery, arrested 08/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723559971856.jpeg" alt="Jesse Rausin, Criminal threat, Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Criminal deprivation of property, Domestic battery, Knowing rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship, arrested 08/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723560084837.jpeg" alt="Ashley Hatcher, Outside warrant, arrested 08/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723560129055.jpeg" alt="Joseph Peralta, Criminal trespass, arrested 08/12" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Jonathan Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 08/09Christopher Beard, Criminal deprivation of property, Domestic battery, arrested 08/09Mathew Burdine, Outside warrant, arrested 08/12Cody Dodge, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 08/12Rogello Reyes-Feliciano, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 08/12Recent 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. 8-13

JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a 2021 murder.

On August 7, Judge Neil B. Foth sentenced Kyle Anthony Gutierres to 285 months in prison for second degree intentional murder, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

In May of 2024, Gutierres pleaded guilty to second degree intentional murder in the death of Jeren Hinton.

On May 24, 2021, police responded to the report of an armed disturbance&nbsp;in an apartment complex in the 8500 block of Greenbrier Drive in Overland Park.&nbsp; Officers found a man later identified as Hinton lying in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Hinton was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and died of his injury.

After asking the public for help to locate a suspect, police arrested Gutierres.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716935604176.png" alt="Gutierres -photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Gutierres -photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a 2021 murder.On August 7, Judge Neil B. Foth sentenced Kyle Anthony Gutierres to 285 months in prison for second degree intentional murder, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.In May of 2024, Gutierres pleaded guilty to second degree intentional murder in the death of Jeren Hinton.On May 24, 2021, police responded to the report of an armed disturbance&nbsp;in an apartment complex in the 8500 block of Greenbrier Drive in Overland Park.&nbsp; Officers found a man later identified as Hinton lying in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Hinton was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and died of his injury.After asking the public for help to locate a suspect, police arrested Gutierres.

Prison for Kansas man in apartment complex killing

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.

On August 9, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 3400 Block of SE Girard Street related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police&nbsp;LT Ronnie Connell.

While conducting the search warrant, officers located cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Officers arrested 56-year-old&nbsp; Cindy Kinmon and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following charges on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Distribution/Possession with intent of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kinmon has six previous forgery convictions and one for ID theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723469508697.png" alt="Kinmon has six previous forgery convictions and one for ID theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections-&nbsp; photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kinmon has six previous forgery convictions and one for ID theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections-&nbsp; photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.On August 9, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 3400 Block of SE Girard Street related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police&nbsp;LT Ronnie Connell.While conducting the search warrant, officers located cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.Officers arrested 56-year-old&nbsp; Cindy Kinmon and transported her to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the following charges on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Distribution/Possession with intent of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Kinmon has six previous forgery convictions and one for ID theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Kan. woman with history ID theft caught with cocaine

SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A&nbsp; Kansas woman who hid from police for 17-days after a deadly shooting is going to prison.

La'Niha Banks, 20, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 25 years,&nbsp; according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

&nbsp;If the parole board grants parole, she must serve an additional 65 months before she can be released.&nbsp; Judge Jeffrey Goering gave her the life sentence for 1st&nbsp;degree felony murder and 13 months each for five additional crimes including criminal discharge of a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault.

The Judge ran each of those charges consecutive to the life sentence.&nbsp; She was sentenced to 165 months for attempted 1st&nbsp;degree murder and 13 months for a second charge of criminal discharge of a firearm.&nbsp; Those last two charges are to run concurrently with the previous sentence.

The Judge also ordered $7,500 in restitution to the Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board and $14,773.26 to the family of the victim.

In March, a jury found her guilty of murder&nbsp; in the first degree in the commission of a felony and Criminal discharge of a firearm.

Just after 11 pm May 20, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita's Old Town. Upon arrival, officers located&nbsp; 19-year-old Lationna Johnson &nbsp;with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.

EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, accord to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, Johnson started to drive away, but Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.

Banks hid from police who finally arrested her on&nbsp;On June 6.&nbsp; She quickly was able to meet the requirements of a $500,000 bond and was out of custody. After the jury verdict, Banks is in&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">custody on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00</a>&nbsp;bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686138861430.png" alt="Banks photo Sedgwick&nbsp; County" />
 <figcaption>Banks photo Sedgwick&nbsp; County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A&nbsp; Kansas woman who hid from police for 17-days after a deadly shooting is going to prison.La'Niha Banks, 20, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 25 years,&nbsp; according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;If the parole board grants parole, she must serve an additional 65 months before she can be released.&nbsp; Judge Jeffrey Goering gave her the life sentence for 1st&nbsp;degree felony murder and 13 months each for five additional crimes including criminal discharge of a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault.The Judge ran each of those charges consecutive to the life sentence.&nbsp; She was sentenced to 165 months for attempted 1st&nbsp;degree murder and 13 months for a second charge of criminal discharge of a firearm.&nbsp; Those last two charges are to run concurrently with the previous sentence.The Judge also ordered $7,500 in restitution to the Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board and $14,773.26 to the family of the victim.In March, a jury found her guilty of murder&nbsp; in the first degree in the commission of a felony and Criminal discharge of a firearm.Just after 11 pm May 20, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita's Old Town. Upon arrival, officers located&nbsp; 19-year-old Lationna Johnson &nbsp;with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, accord to Officer Juan Rebolledo.The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, Johnson started to drive away, but Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.Banks hid from police who finally arrested her on&nbsp;On June 6.&nbsp; She quickly was able to meet the requirements of a $500,000 bond and was out of custody. After the jury verdict, Banks is in&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">custody on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00</a>&nbsp;bond.

Kan. woman who hid for 17 days after a murder is going to prison

GARDNER, Kansas. –&nbsp;Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant.

Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift Friday morning or returning to the (ARC).

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 <figcaption>Marin-Valadez-photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>GARDNER, Kansas. –&nbsp;Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant.Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift Friday morning or returning to the (ARC).

Police capture Kansas inmate who walked away from custody

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent assault.

Just before 2p.m. Friday, officers filed a report of aggravated assault in the 1700 block of Fair Lane, according to the Riley County Poice Department activity report. 

A 42-year-old man reported David Lingle threatened him with a hammer.  Lingle was arrested on the probable cause offense of aggravated assault. Total bond was set at $50,000. Lingle was confined at the time of this report.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721677371249.jpeg" alt="David Lingle from a July arrest in Geary Co. for alleged Criminal threat, Aggravated assault and Aggravated battery" />
 <figcaption>David Lingle from a July arrest in Geary Co. for alleged Criminal threat, Aggravated assault and Aggravated battery</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent assault.Just before 2p.m. Friday, officers filed a report of aggravated assault in the 1700 block of Fair Lane, according to the Riley County Poice Department activity report. A 42-year-old man reported David Lingle threatened him with a hammer. Lingle was arrested on the probable cause offense of aggravated assault. Total bond was set at $50,000. Lingle was confined at the time of this report.

Kansas man allegedly threatened victim with a hammer

JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp; Ricardo Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, after not reporting to his job or returning to the facility, according to the&nbsp;Kansas Department of Corrections.

Marin-Valadez, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JCDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC). This walkaway does not impact the facility's security or operations.

Marin-Valadez is described as 5-foot 11-inches, and weighs 206 pounds, with a heavy build. He has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing black t-shirt and camouflage shorts.

Marin-Valadez was convicted in Johnson County for drug-related convictions. He is serving a 15-month sentence at the ARC, from which he walked away. Under an agreement between the KDOC and JCDOC, residents with release plans appropriate to Johnson County are housed at the ARC.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723306461184.png" alt="Marin-Valadez photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Marin-Valadez photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>GARDNER, Kansas. –&nbsp;Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant.Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift Friday morning or returning to the (ARC).---------JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp; Ricardo Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, after not reporting to his job or returning to the facility, according to the&nbsp;Kansas Department of Corrections.Marin-Valadez, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the Johnson County Department of Corrections (JCDOC) Adult Residential Center (ARC). This walkaway does not impact the facility's security or operations.Marin-Valadez is described as 5-foot 11-inches, and weighs 206 pounds, with a heavy build. He has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing black t-shirt and camouflage shorts.Marin-Valadez was convicted in Johnson County for drug-related convictions. He is serving a 15-month sentence at the ARC, from which he walked away. Under an agreement between the KDOC and JCDOC, residents with release plans appropriate to Johnson County are housed at the ARC.

Inmate who walked away from Kan. prison captured in Missouri

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A stunt rider is going to prison for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Kansas woman in 2023.

On Friday, a Sedgwick County judge sentenced 23-year-old Chase Faimon of Valley Center to 30-months in prison for the death of 48-year-old Kristine Sheffield, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In June pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident.

Police arrested Faimon as part of a police Stunt Rider Project investigation.

On May 27, 2023 the Wichita Police Department Traffic Unit witnessed&nbsp; Faimon riding his motorcycle west on Waterman in Wichita doing a wheelie. Officers cautiously followed Faimon to the parking garage of Gander Mountain, contacted him, and placed him under arrest.

During the investigation, officers learned that Faimon had previously been charged with murder in the 2nd degree after hitting a pedestrian with his motorcycle.

In that case, Faimon was doing a wheelie down Broadway in Wichita when he struck the pedestrian identified as Sheffield and killed her.

Officers impounded the motorcycle that Faimon was riding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676999156108.png" alt="photo Wichita Police" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A stunt rider is going to prison for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Kansas woman in 2023.On Friday, a Sedgwick County judge sentenced 23-year-old Chase Faimon of Valley Center to 30-months in prison for the death of 48-year-old Kristine Sheffield, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In June pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident.Police arrested Faimon as part of a police Stunt Rider Project investigation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723416591334.png" alt="Faimon was booked into jail again after the sentencing Friday-photo Sedgwick Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Faimon was booked into jail again after the sentencing Friday-photo Sedgwick Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>On May 27, 2023 the Wichita Police Department Traffic Unit witnessed&nbsp; Faimon riding his motorcycle west on Waterman in Wichita doing a wheelie. Officers cautiously followed Faimon to the parking garage of Gander Mountain, contacted him, and placed him under arrest.During the investigation, officers learned that Faimon had previously been charged with murder in the 2nd degree after hitting a pedestrian with his motorcycle.In that case, Faimon was doing a wheelie down Broadway in Wichita when he struck the pedestrian identified as Sheffield and killed her.Officers impounded the motorcycle that Faimon was riding.&nbsp;&nbsp;-----------

Prison for stunt rider after hit-and-run that killed Kansas woman

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on drug and theft allegations.

On August 8, 2024, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 2500 Block SE Illinois Avenue in Topeka related to an ongoing investigation, according to Topeka Police&nbsp; LT Ronnie Connell.

While conducting the search warrant, officers located fentanyl, methamphetamine, stolen property and drug paraphernalia.

As a result police arrested 51-year-old&nbsp; Amy Jensen; 40-year-old Jerry Lewis and 36-year-old&nbsp; Cameron Laska.

&nbsp;Jensen is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Distribution of Fentanyl, Distribution of Methamphetamine, Drug Tax,&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution/Possession with intent of drug paraphernalia and&nbsp;&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

&nbsp;Lewis is being held on requested charges of Possession of stolen property,&nbsp;Theft and&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Laska is accused of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723234432912.png" alt="Jensen photo Shawnee&nbsp; Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on drug and theft allegations.On August 8, 2024, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 2500 Block SE Illinois Avenue in Topeka related to an ongoing investigation, according to Topeka Police&nbsp; LT Ronnie Connell.While conducting the search warrant, officers located fentanyl, methamphetamine, stolen property and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723234715100.png" alt="Laska photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Laska photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result police arrested 51-year-old&nbsp; Amy Jensen; 40-year-old Jerry Lewis and 36-year-old&nbsp; Cameron Laska.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723234755571.png" alt="Lewis photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Lewis photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Jensen is being held on requested charges of&nbsp;Distribution of Fentanyl, Distribution of Methamphetamine, Drug Tax,&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution/Possession with intent of drug paraphernalia and&nbsp;&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp;Lewis is being held on requested charges of Possession of stolen property,&nbsp;Theft and&nbsp;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Laska is accused of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Police: Suspects were selling fentanyl, meth from Kansas home

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a burglary have captured a suspect.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported traffic-related call for service in the 2900 block of SW 31st Court in Topeka, according tp Police Captain Jerry Monasmith. 

&nbsp;At the scene, officers identified the individual involved as Shawn M. Ward, 26, of Topeka, who is a suspect in an ongoing aggravated burglary and auto theft investigation.

Officers attempted to initiate a car stop, but Ward failed to comply. Additional units were requested to assist. After a brief period, Ward was taken into custody without further incident.

As a result of the investigation, Ward was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated burglary, Misdemeanor theft from a Building, Felony theft of a motor vehicle, Criminal use of a financial card, Criminal Trespass and Felony obstruction; interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

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 <figcaption>Ward -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a burglary have captured a suspect.Just after 3p.m. Thursday, police responded to a reported traffic-related call for service in the 2900 block of SW 31st Court in Topeka, according tp Police Captain Jerry Monasmith. &nbsp;At the scene, officers identified the individual involved as Shawn M. Ward, 26, of Topeka, who is a suspect in an ongoing aggravated burglary and auto theft investigation.Officers attempted to initiate a car stop, but Ward failed to comply. Additional units were requested to assist. After a brief period, Ward was taken into custody without further incident.As a result of the investigation, Ward was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated burglary, Misdemeanor theft from a Building, Felony theft of a motor vehicle, Criminal use of a financial card, Criminal Trespass and Felony obstruction; interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

Police captured burglary suspect at scene of car crash

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.

Just after 11:31 am August 8, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit located a subject known to have an Osage County arrest warrant in the 20000 block of South Stanley Road, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.

 The subject was also found to be in possession of illegal narcotics while being taken into custody. Delwin D. Watkins, 58, of Pomona, Kansas was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine and the arrest warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723166607050.png" alt="Watkins photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>Watkins photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations.Just after 11:31 am August 8, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit located a subject known to have an Osage County arrest warrant in the 20000 block of South Stanley Road, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. The subject was also found to be in possession of illegal narcotics while being taken into custody. Delwin D. Watkins, 58, of Pomona, Kansas was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Distribution of methamphetamine and the arrest warrant.

Kansas man accused of selling methamphetamine 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

David Nicholas Dempsey’s sentence is among the longest among hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions. Prosecutors described him as one of the most violent members of the mob of Donald Trump supporters that attacked the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory.

Dempsey, who is from Van Nuys, stomped on police officers’ heads. He swung poles at officers defending a tunnel, struck an officer in the head with a metal crutch and attacked police with pepper spray and broken pieces of furniture, prosecutors said.

He climbed atop other rioters, using them like “human scaffolding” to reach officers guarding a tunnel entrance. He injured at least two police officers, prosecutors said.

“Your conduct on January 6th was exceptionally egregious,” U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth told Dempsey. “You did not get carried away in the moment.”

Dempsey pleaded guilty in January to two counts of assaulting police officers with a dangerous weapon.

Only former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has received a longer sentence in the Jan. 6 attack. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for orchestrating a plot to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election.

Dempsey called his conduct “reprehensible” and apologized to the police officers whom he assaulted,

“You were performing your duties, and I responded with hostility and violence,” he said before learning his sentence.

Justice Department prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of 21 years and 10 months for Dempsey, a former construction worker and fast-food restaurant employee. Dempsey’s violence was so extreme that he attacked a fellow rioter who was trying to disarm him,&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.235380/gov.uscourts.dcd.235380.69.0.pdf" target="_blank">prosecutors wrote</a>.

“David Dempsey is political violence personified,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Brasher told the judge.

Defense attorney Amy Collins, who sought a sentence of 6 years and six months, described the government’s sentencing recommendation as “ridiculous.”

“It makes him a statistic,” she said. “It doesn’t consider the person he is, how much he has grown.”

Dempsey was wearing a tactical vest, a helmet and an American flag gaiter covering his face when he attacked police at a tunnel leading to the Lower West Terrace doors. He shot pepper spray at Metropolitan Police Department Detective Phuson Nguyen just as another rioter yanked at the officer’s gas mask, prosecutors wrote.

“The searing spray burned Detective Nguyen’s lungs, throat, eyes, and face and left him gasping for breath, fearing he might lose consciousness and be overwhelmed by the mob,” they wrote.

Dempsey then struck MPD Sgt. Jason Mastony in the head with a metal crutch, cracking the shield on his gas mask and cutting his head.

“I collapsed and caught myself against the wall as my ears rang. I was able to stand again and hold the line for a few more minutes until another assault by rioters pushed the police line back away from the threshold of the tunnel,” Mastony said in a statement submitted to the court.

Dempsey has been jailed since his arrest in August 2021.

His criminal record in California includes convictions for burglary, theft and assault. The assault conviction stemmed from an October 2019, gathering near the Santa Monica Pier, where Dempsey attacked people peacefully demonstrating against then-President Trump, prosecutors said.

“The peaceful protest turned violent as Dempsey took a canister of bear spray from his pants and dispersed it at close range against several protesters,” they wrote, noting that Dempsey was sentenced to 200 days of jail time.

Dempsey engaged in at least three other acts of “vicious political violence” that didn’t lead to criminal charges “for various reasons,” according to prosecutors. They said Dempsey struck a counter-protester over the head with a skateboard at a June 2019 rally in Los Angeles, used the same skateboard to assault someone at an August 2020 protest in Tujunga, California, and attacked a protester with pepper spray and a metal bat during a August 2020 protest in Beverly Hills, California.

More than 1,400 people have been charged with Jan. 6-related federal crimes. Over 900 of them have been convicted and sentenced, with roughly two-thirds receiving terms of imprisonment ranging from a few days to the 22 years that Tarrio received.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723237501529.png" alt="David Dempsey photo United States District Court" />
 <figcaption>David Dempsey photo United States District Court</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.David Nicholas Dempsey’s sentence is among the longest among hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions. Prosecutors described him as one of the most violent members of the mob of Donald Trump supporters that attacked the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory.Dempsey, who is from Van Nuys, stomped on police officers’ heads. He swung poles at officers defending a tunnel, struck an officer in the head with a metal crutch and attacked police with pepper spray and broken pieces of furniture, prosecutors said.He climbed atop other rioters, using them like “human scaffolding” to reach officers guarding a tunnel entrance. He injured at least two police officers, prosecutors said.“Your conduct on January 6th was exceptionally egregious,” U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth told Dempsey. “You did not get carried away in the moment.”Dempsey pleaded guilty in January to two counts of assaulting police officers with a dangerous weapon.Only former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has received a longer sentence in the Jan. 6 attack. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for orchestrating a plot to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election.Dempsey called his conduct “reprehensible” and apologized to the police officers whom he assaulted,“You were performing your duties, and I responded with hostility and violence,” he said before learning his sentence.Justice Department prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of 21 years and 10 months for Dempsey, a former construction worker and fast-food restaurant employee. Dempsey’s violence was so extreme that he attacked a fellow rioter who was trying to disarm him,&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.235380/gov.uscourts.dcd.235380.69.0.pdf" target="_blank">prosecutors wrote</a>.“David Dempsey is political violence personified,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Brasher told the judge.Defense attorney Amy Collins, who sought a sentence of 6 years and six months, described the government’s sentencing recommendation as “ridiculous.”“It makes him a statistic,” she said. “It doesn’t consider the person he is, how much he has grown.”Dempsey was wearing a tactical vest, a helmet and an American flag gaiter covering his face when he attacked police at a tunnel leading to the Lower West Terrace doors. He shot pepper spray at Metropolitan Police Department Detective Phuson Nguyen just as another rioter yanked at the officer’s gas mask, prosecutors wrote.“The searing spray burned Detective Nguyen’s lungs, throat, eyes, and face and left him gasping for breath, fearing he might lose consciousness and be overwhelmed by the mob,” they wrote.Dempsey then struck MPD Sgt. Jason Mastony in the head with a metal crutch, cracking the shield on his gas mask and cutting his head.“I collapsed and caught myself against the wall as my ears rang. I was able to stand again and hold the line for a few more minutes until another assault by rioters pushed the police line back away from the threshold of the tunnel,” Mastony said in a statement submitted to the court.Dempsey has been jailed since his arrest in August 2021.His criminal record in California includes convictions for burglary, theft and assault. The assault conviction stemmed from an October 2019, gathering near the Santa Monica Pier, where Dempsey attacked people peacefully demonstrating against then-President Trump, prosecutors said.“The peaceful protest turned violent as Dempsey took a canister of bear spray from his pants and dispersed it at close range against several protesters,” they wrote, noting that Dempsey was sentenced to 200 days of jail time.Dempsey engaged in at least three other acts of “vicious political violence” that didn’t lead to criminal charges “for various reasons,” according to prosecutors. They said Dempsey struck a counter-protester over the head with a skateboard at a June 2019 rally in Los Angeles, used the same skateboard to assault someone at an August 2020 protest in Tujunga, California, and attacked a protester with pepper spray and a metal bat during a August 2020 protest in Beverly Hills, California.More than 1,400 people have been charged with Jan. 6-related federal crimes. Over 900 of them have been convicted and sentenced, with roughly two-thirds receiving terms of imprisonment ranging from a few days to the 22 years that Tarrio received.

Man who attacked police gets one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a car crash and arrest.

Just after 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Shawnee Police Department and Shawnee Fire Department responded to a crash near Kansas 7 and 47th Street, according to a social media report.

While investigating the injury accident, a suspect involved in the crash ran away from the scene. 

A citizen reported that the suspect then stole their vehicle near the crash scene. The suspect nearly struck a Shawnee police officer with the stolen vehicle. The officer was not injured.

The suspect was pursued and apprehended in Olathe with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies. Police did release the name of the suspect.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723227849036.png" alt="Photos Shawnee Police" />
 <figcaption>Photos Shawnee Police</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a car crash and arrest.Just after 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Shawnee Police Department and Shawnee Fire Department responded to a crash near Kansas 7 and 47th Street, according to a social media report.While investigating the injury accident, a suspect involved in the crash ran away from the scene. A citizen reported that the suspect then stole their vehicle near the crash scene. The suspect nearly struck a Shawnee police officer with the stolen vehicle. The officer was not injured.The suspect was pursued and apprehended in Olathe with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies. Police did release the name of the suspect.

Kansas suspect stole another vehicle after involved in crash

KANSAS CITY—A shooting victim in Kansas City died four days after the crime.

Just before 11p.m. Sunday,&nbsp; police were called to a shooting in the 2000 block of Manchester, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.

First responders found 21-year-old Louis H. Runnels&nbsp;suffering from gunshot trauma inside a vehicle.&nbsp; EMS transported him to an area hospital. He died on Thursday, according to Forte'.

Police have not released suspect details or reported an arrest.

KANSAS CITY—A shooting victim in Kansas City died four days after the crime.Just before 11p.m. Sunday,&nbsp; police were called to a shooting in the 2000 block of Manchester, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.First responders found 21-year-old Louis H. Runnels&nbsp;suffering from gunshot trauma inside a vehicle.&nbsp; EMS transported him to an area hospital. He died on Thursday, according to Forte'.Police have not released suspect details or reported an arrest.

21-year-old KC man dies four days after shooting

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating Junction City woman for skipping court.

Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday, police arrested 39-year-old Angel Morgan, of Junction City in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Morgan was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges were for possession of meth and forgery. 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating Junction City woman for skipping court.Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday, police arrested 39-year-old Angel Morgan, of Junction City in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Morgan was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges were for possession of meth and forgery. Morgan remains jailed on a $40,000 bond.

Junction City woman jailed for skipping court

SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A&nbsp; Kansas woman who hid from police for 17-days after a deadly shooting is scheduled for sentencing Friday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In March, a jury found&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">La’Niha Banks, 19,</a>&nbsp; guilty of murder&nbsp; in the first degree in the commission of a felony and Criminal discharge of a firearm.

Banks hid from police who finally arrested her on&nbsp;On June 6.&nbsp; She quickly was able to meet the requirements of a $500,000 bond and was out of custody. After the jury verdict, Banks is in <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">custody on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00</a> bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686138861430.png" alt="Banks-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Banks-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A&nbsp; Kansas woman who hid from police for 17-days after a deadly shooting is scheduled for sentencing Friday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In March, a jury found&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">La’Niha Banks, 19,</a>&nbsp; guilty of murder&nbsp; in the first degree in the commission of a felony and Criminal discharge of a firearm.Just after 11 pm May 20, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting in the 1000 block of E 1st Street N. in Wichita's Old Town. Upon arrival, officers located&nbsp; 19-year-old Lationna Johnson &nbsp;with two gunshot wounds to her upper body.EMS transported Johnson to an area hospital in critical condition and with life-threatening injuries. She died on May 23, accord to Officer Juan Rebolledo.The investigation revealed that Johnson was trying to break up a physical altercation between an acquaintance of hers and Banks in a parking lot. After the victim managed to stop the fight, Johnson started to drive away, but Banks produced a handgun and started to shoot into the occupied vehicle.Banks hid from police who finally arrested her on&nbsp;On June 6.&nbsp; She quickly was able to meet the requirements of a $500,000 bond and was out of custody. After the jury verdict, Banks is in <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/InmateSearch/Details.aspx?Id=740335">custody on a&nbsp;$1,000,000.00</a> bond.

Sentencing day: Kan. woman hid from police 17 days after a murder

VIENNA (AP) — A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister said Friday.

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect. Karner announced the arrest during an unrelated news conference Friday.

Investigators are scrutinizing the “networks” of the suspects, the Austrian interior ministry told The Associated Press on Friday, adding in a statement that investigators have turned to evaluating physical and electronic evidence.

The 19-year-old main suspect and a 17-year-old were arrested Tuesday, while a 15-year-old was also interrogated but was not arrested. Officials said Thursday afternoon that no additional suspects were being sought. They did not immediately offer further details Friday.

Authorities say the plot appeared to have been inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida. Investigators found bomb-making materials at one of the suspects' homes. Officials say one suspect has confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”

Officials say the main suspect and the 18-year-old arrested Friday both pledged “oaths of allegiance” to the Islamic State group.

“He had been in contact with the main perpetrator, but is not directly connected to the attack plans,” Karner said. “But, as was found out a few days ago, he took an oath of allegiance specifically to the IS on Aug. 6.”

The 18-year-old “comes from the social environment” of the main suspect, Karner said.

Three sold-out concerts were canceled Wednesday because of the plot,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-fans-austria-concerts-canceled-swifties-003644f97d8bd7064b3dfe0585704f6c">devastating Swifties</a>&nbsp;from across the globe. Many of them had dropped thousands of euros (dollars) on travel and lodging in Austria’s expensive capital city to attend the Eras Tour shows at the Ernst Happel Stadium, which sat empty Thursday morning.

Europe is enamored with the American superstar: The German town of Gelsenkirchen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/germany-taylor-swift-rename-gelsenkirchen-swiftkirchen-63a8cf1b2c6e7bcc44d09c00839e1b29">renamed itself “Swiftkirchen”</a>&nbsp;before its mid-July concerts.

Concert organizers in Austria said they had expected up to 65,000 fans inside the stadium at each concert and as many as 30,000 onlookers outside, where authorities said the suspects planned to strike. The foiled attack was planned for Thursday or Friday, according to Austria’s interior minister, Gerhard Karner.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer defended the decision to cancel the concerts, saying the arrests of the suspects took place too close to the shows, scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“I understand very well that those who wanted to experience the concert live are very sad,” Nehammer told a news conference Thursday. “Moms and dads are looking after their daughters and sons, who were full of enthusiasm and anticipation for this concert. But it’s also important that in such serious moments as now, it’s inevitable that safety comes first.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/taylor-swift">Swift</a>&nbsp;is also scheduled to perform at London’s Wembley stadium in five concerts between Aug. 15 and 20 to close the European leg of her record-setting Eras Tour.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while he understood Vienna’s reasons for canceling, “We’re going to carry on.” Khan said the capital’s authorities were prepared for shows there following lessons learned from a 2017 attack&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/9d813da59c6342b09c7ea57f62a5d9a8">at an Ariana Grande concert</a>&nbsp;in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people.

A suicide bomber had set up&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/manchester-ariana-grande-concert-bombing-lawsuit-f2e8298cb045501eff5245392522d29c">a knapsack</a>&nbsp;with explosives in Manchester Arena. The bomb detonated at the end of Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving.

Last month, an attacker in England&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-southport-stabbing-police-britain-fe16d43c8fc92b7b19c63ba4889c4850">killed three girls and wounded 10</a>&nbsp;people in a knife attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class. Swift at the time said she was ‘’completely in shock’’ over the violence.

In Austria, the main suspect confessed that he had started planning the attack in July, authorities said. The 19-year-old just a few weeks ago uploaded to the internet an oath of allegiance to the current leader of the Islamic State group.

He was “clearly radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels,” said Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, head of the Directorate of State Security and Intelligence.

Haijawi-Pirchner added that the suspect "wanted to carry out an attack in the area outside the stadium, killing as many people as possible using the knives or even using the explosive devices he had made."

During a raid of the suspect's home in Ternitz, south of Vienna, investigators found chemical substances and technical devices that indicated “concrete preparatory acts,” said Franz Ruf, director general for public security at the Ministry of the Interior.

Authorities said they also found Islamic State group and al-Qaida material at the home of the second suspect, who is 17. That suspect, who has so far refused to talk, was employed a few days ago by a company providing unspecified services at the venue for the concerts.

Both teens were arrested Tuesday. Neither of their names was released, in line with Austrian privacy rules.

The suspects had undergone clear social changes recently, authorities said. The 19-year-old had quit his job but said he “still had big plans,” while the other broke up with his girlfriend. Neither suspect appeared to have a ticket to any of the shows, Haijawi-Pirchner said.

Karner said that Austria's intelligence service had worked closely together with foreign intelligence services to capture the two teens. He did not identify the agencies, but added that the help was needed because Austrian investigators, unlike some foreign services, can't legally monitor text messages.

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 </figure>VIENNA (AP) — A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister said Friday.Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect. Karner announced the arrest during an unrelated news conference Friday.Investigators are scrutinizing the “networks” of the suspects, the Austrian interior ministry told The Associated Press on Friday, adding in a statement that investigators have turned to evaluating physical and electronic evidence.The 19-year-old main suspect and a 17-year-old were arrested Tuesday, while a 15-year-old was also interrogated but was not arrested. Officials said Thursday afternoon that no additional suspects were being sought. They did not immediately offer further details Friday.Authorities say the plot appeared to have been inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida. Investigators found bomb-making materials at one of the suspects' homes. Officials say one suspect has confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”Officials say the main suspect and the 18-year-old arrested Friday both pledged “oaths of allegiance” to the Islamic State group.“He had been in contact with the main perpetrator, but is not directly connected to the attack plans,” Karner said. “But, as was found out a few days ago, he took an oath of allegiance specifically to the IS on Aug. 6.”The 18-year-old “comes from the social environment” of the main suspect, Karner said.Three sold-out concerts were canceled Wednesday because of the plot,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-fans-austria-concerts-canceled-swifties-003644f97d8bd7064b3dfe0585704f6c">devastating Swifties</a>&nbsp;from across the globe. Many of them had dropped thousands of euros (dollars) on travel and lodging in Austria’s expensive capital city to attend the Eras Tour shows at the Ernst Happel Stadium, which sat empty Thursday morning.Europe is enamored with the American superstar: The German town of Gelsenkirchen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/germany-taylor-swift-rename-gelsenkirchen-swiftkirchen-63a8cf1b2c6e7bcc44d09c00839e1b29">renamed itself “Swiftkirchen”</a>&nbsp;before its mid-July concerts.Concert organizers in Austria said they had expected up to 65,000 fans inside the stadium at each concert and as many as 30,000 onlookers outside, where authorities said the suspects planned to strike. The foiled attack was planned for Thursday or Friday, according to Austria’s interior minister, Gerhard Karner.Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer defended the decision to cancel the concerts, saying the arrests of the suspects took place too close to the shows, scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.“I understand very well that those who wanted to experience the concert live are very sad,” Nehammer told a news conference Thursday. “Moms and dads are looking after their daughters and sons, who were full of enthusiasm and anticipation for this concert. But it’s also important that in such serious moments as now, it’s inevitable that safety comes first.”<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/taylor-swift">Swift</a>&nbsp;is also scheduled to perform at London’s Wembley stadium in five concerts between Aug. 15 and 20 to close the European leg of her record-setting Eras Tour.London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while he understood Vienna’s reasons for canceling, “We’re going to carry on.” Khan said the capital’s authorities were prepared for shows there following lessons learned from a 2017 attack&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/9d813da59c6342b09c7ea57f62a5d9a8">at an Ariana Grande concert</a>&nbsp;in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people.A suicide bomber had set up&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/manchester-ariana-grande-concert-bombing-lawsuit-f2e8298cb045501eff5245392522d29c">a knapsack</a>&nbsp;with explosives in Manchester Arena. The bomb detonated at the end of Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving.Last month, an attacker in England&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-southport-stabbing-police-britain-fe16d43c8fc92b7b19c63ba4889c4850">killed three girls and wounded 10</a>&nbsp;people in a knife attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class. Swift at the time said she was ‘’completely in shock’’ over the violence.In Austria, the main suspect confessed that he had started planning the attack in July, authorities said. The 19-year-old just a few weeks ago uploaded to the internet an oath of allegiance to the current leader of the Islamic State group.He was “clearly radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels,” said Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, head of the Directorate of State Security and Intelligence.Haijawi-Pirchner added that the suspect "wanted to carry out an attack in the area outside the stadium, killing as many people as possible using the knives or even using the explosive devices he had made."During a raid of the suspect's home in Ternitz, south of Vienna, investigators found chemical substances and technical devices that indicated “concrete preparatory acts,” said Franz Ruf, director general for public security at the Ministry of the Interior.Authorities said they also found Islamic State group and al-Qaida material at the home of the second suspect, who is 17. That suspect, who has so far refused to talk, was employed a few days ago by a company providing unspecified services at the venue for the concerts.Both teens were arrested Tuesday. Neither of their names was released, in line with Austrian privacy rules.The suspects had undergone clear social changes recently, authorities said. The 19-year-old had quit his job but said he “still had big plans,” while the other broke up with his girlfriend. Neither suspect appeared to have a ticket to any of the shows, Haijawi-Pirchner said.Karner said that Austria's intelligence service had worked closely together with foreign intelligence services to capture the two teens. He did not identify the agencies, but added that the help was needed because Austrian investigators, unlike some foreign services, can't legally monitor text messages.The CIA declined to say Thursday whether U.S. intelligence agencies played any role in the investigation. The U.S. State Department and the broader U.S. government have been in contact with Austrian officials about the alleged plot, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.No other suspects are being sought, though a 15-year-old who had been in contact with both suspects was also interrogated by police, Karner said.“The situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” he said.Concert organizer Barracuda Music said in an Instagram post late Wednesday that it had "no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.”Barracuda said all tickets would be refunded. The same message was posted under the Vienna dates on Swift’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.taylorswift.com/tour/">official website</a>. Austrian rail operator OeBB in the meantime said that it would reimburse fans for unused train tickets for the concerts.Swift has not spoken publicly about the plot or canceled shows. “Taylor Nation,” a verified Instagram page widely believed to be run by her team, reposted the announcement from Barracuda Music in a “story,” which is only visible for 24 hours. Her main account has not posted anything.Swift’s biggest fear has always been that such large-scale violence could take place at her concerts, the superstar told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a26628467/taylor-swift-30th-birthday-lessons/">Elle magazine</a>&nbsp;in 2019 ahead of her Lover Tour, which was ultimately canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The attack at Grande’s concert, as well as a 2017 mass shooting at an outdoor country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip where 58 people were killed, worried Swift as she prepared to circle the globe.“I was completely terrified to go on (the Lover Tour) this time because I didn’t know how we were going to keep 3 million fans safe over seven months,” she told the magazine. “There was a tremendous amount of planning, expense, and effort put into keeping my fans safe.”An official&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mi5-manchester-arena-concert-bombing-inquiry-uk-3563d529056ae51e201ae8d379f930b5">inquiry reported in 2023</a>&nbsp;that Britain’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5, didn’t act swiftly enough on key information and missed a significant opportunity to prevent the Manchester bombing, the deadliest extremist attack in the United Kingdom in recent years.Terrorism expert Magnus Ranstorp, based at the Swedish Defense University in Stockholm, told The Associated Press by phone that any mass public event constitutes a potential threat now.