SALINA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has arrested Manuel Johnson-Ponce, 29, of Salina, related to his role in a Feb. 4 standoff and officer-involved shooting in Salina.

KBI agents arrested Johnson-Ponce following his release from Salina Regional Health Center. Agents then transported Johnson-Ponce to the Saline County Jail where he was booked on a warrant for three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of criminal threat, aggravated endangering a child, domestic battery, criminal restraint, and criminal trespass.

At around 11:20 a.m. February 4, police received a call from a woman who reported an armed domestic disturbance at her home, in the 900 block of Birch Drive in Salina.

Preliminary information indicates that when officers arrived, they contacted a female subject outside the house and learned that a male subject, later identified as Manuel Johnson-Ponce, 29, of Salina, had barricaded inside the home with a three-year old child. He was making threats to the child and officers.

Around 12 p.m., SPD’s SWAT team also responded to the scene. KBI’s High Risk Warrant Team (HRWT) was requested to assist around 12:15 p.m.

During the standoff, Johnson-Ponce refused to comply with repeated commands to come out of the house. He would also not allow the toddler to leave. Around 1 p.m. an officer from SPD fired rounds striking Johnson-Ponce. Immediately following the shooting, law enforcement officers safely rescued the child from the home.

Officers rendered aid to Johnson-Ponce. EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital. Johnson-Ponce was treated for non-life threatening injuries and is in stable condition. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.

This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature, and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings which take several weeks to complete.

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 </figure>SALINA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has arrested Manuel Johnson-Ponce, 29, of Salina, related to his role in a Feb. 4 standoff and officer-involved shooting in Salina.KBI agents arrested Johnson-Ponce following his release from Salina Regional Health Center. Agents then transported Johnson-Ponce to the Saline County Jail where he was booked on a warrant for three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, two counts of criminal threat, aggravated endangering a child, domestic battery, criminal restraint, and criminal trespass.At around 11:20 a.m. February 4, police received a call from a woman who reported an armed domestic disturbance at her home, in the 900 block of Birch Drive in Salina.Preliminary information indicates that when officers arrived, they contacted a female subject outside the house and learned that a male subject, later identified as Manuel Johnson-Ponce, 29, of Salina, had barricaded inside the home with a three-year old child. He was making threats to the child and officers.Around 12 p.m., SPD’s SWAT team also responded to the scene. KBI’s High Risk Warrant Team (HRWT) was requested to assist around 12:15 p.m.During the standoff, Johnson-Ponce refused to comply with repeated commands to come out of the house. He would also not allow the toddler to leave. Around 1 p.m. an officer from SPD fired rounds striking Johnson-Ponce. Immediately following the shooting, law enforcement officers safely rescued the child from the home.Officers rendered aid to Johnson-Ponce. EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital. Johnson-Ponce was treated for non-life threatening injuries and is in stable condition. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature, and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings which take several weeks to complete.

KBI: Suspect in Salina officer shooting moved from hospital to jail

SEDGWICK COUNTY– A Kansas man sentenced to a life prison term in 2023 for the rape of runaway girl was given another long prison sentence&nbsp; February 7.

 Sedgwick County District Judge Bruce Brown sentenced Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez, 31 of Wichita, to 1,367 months in prison for the crimes of kidnapping and rape, following a July 2018 attack in Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

 A woman in her 50’s was pulled into a car while she was walking from a gas station. In June, a jury found Aguero-Hernandez guilty .

The sentence was ordered to run consecutive to the previous sentence imposed in September of 2023 by Judge Brown. In that case, Aguero-Hernandez was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, rape, aggravated battery for the 2020 kidnap and rape of a girl who had run away from a foster home. 

In that matter, Judge Brown sentenced Aguero-Hernandez to life without parole eligibility for 25 years plus an additional 184 months.

Between the two cases, Aguero-Hernandez has now been sentenced to serve not less than 25 +15 years followed by 1,367 months or 113 years or approximately 153 years.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man is going to prison for the rape of a runaway girl.

Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez, 26, Wichita, was sentenced to life with without parole eligibility for 25 years plus an additional 184 months, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;

On May 22, 2020, police responded to a rape report in the 1800 block of W. Pine Avenue in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;

A minor female who ran to that location and reported to a citizen that she had been sexually assaulted. The investigation revealed that the juvenile ran from her foster home earlier in the day around noon.&nbsp;

A suspect identified as Aguero-Hernandez contacted her as she walked along North Broadway and offered her a ride.&nbsp; She accepted, but instead of being taken to the agreed-upon location, Aguero-Hernandez drove her to an area near Arthur B. Sim Park.&nbsp; While in the vehicle, Aguero-Hernandez sexually assaulted and battered the girl, according to Davidson. She was able to escape the vehicle and ran to contact a citizen who called 911.&nbsp; Through further investigation, Aguero-Hernandez was identified subsequently arrested&nbsp;from a residence in the 2400 block of N. Woodland in Wichita.

A jury convicted Aguero-Hernandez of rape, aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated battery. The jury acquitted him of attempted first-degree murder, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY– A Kansas man sentenced to a life prison term in 2023 for the rape of runaway girl was given another long prison sentence&nbsp; February 7. Sedgwick County District Judge Bruce Brown sentenced Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez, 31 of Wichita, to 1,367 months in prison for the crimes of kidnapping and rape, following a July 2018 attack in Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. A woman in her 50’s was pulled into a car while she was walking from a gas station. In June, a jury found Aguero-Hernandez guilty .The sentence was ordered to run consecutive to the previous sentence imposed in September of 2023 by Judge Brown. In that case, Aguero-Hernandez was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, rape, aggravated battery for the 2020 kidnap and rape of a girl who had run away from a foster home. In that matter, Judge Brown sentenced Aguero-Hernandez to life without parole eligibility for 25 years plus an additional 184 months.Between the two cases, Aguero-Hernandez has now been sentenced to serve not less than 25 +15 years followed by 1,367 months or 113 years or approximately 153 years.-------------SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man is going to prison for the rape of a runaway girl.Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez, 26, Wichita, was sentenced to life with without parole eligibility for 25 years plus an additional 184 months, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;On May 22, 2020, police responded to a rape report in the 1800 block of W. Pine Avenue in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;A minor female who ran to that location and reported to a citizen that she had been sexually assaulted. The investigation revealed that the juvenile ran from her foster home earlier in the day around noon.&nbsp;A suspect identified as Aguero-Hernandez contacted her as she walked along North Broadway and offered her a ride.&nbsp; She accepted, but instead of being taken to the agreed-upon location, Aguero-Hernandez drove her to an area near Arthur B. Sim Park.&nbsp; While in the vehicle, Aguero-Hernandez sexually assaulted and battered the girl, according to Davidson. She was able to escape the vehicle and ran to contact a citizen who called 911.&nbsp; Through further investigation, Aguero-Hernandez was identified subsequently arrested&nbsp;from a residence in the 2400 block of N. Woodland in Wichita.A jury convicted Aguero-Hernandez of rape, aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated battery. The jury acquitted him of attempted first-degree murder, according to the district attorney's office.

Kan. man convicted of rape gets another long prison sentence

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a woman on sex crime allegations.

On January 29, an 18-year-old woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her former softball coach over several years, between 2021 and 2024, before she reached the age of consent, according to Wichita Police Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Just before 2p.m. Friday police arrested 31-year-old Savana King on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child; fondling, criminal sodomy with a child under the age of 14 and unlawful sexual relations, according to Sedgwick County arrest records. After spending the weekend in jail, King met the requirement of a $250,00 bond and was released from jail just before 10:30a.m. on Monday.

<a href="https://friendsathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savana-king/2824">King played softball for</a> Friends University, according to the school's website.

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 <figcaption>King-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a woman on sex crime allegations.On January 29, an 18-year-old woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her former softball coach over several years, between 2021 and 2024, before she reached the age of consent, according to Wichita Police Officer Juan Rebolledo.Just before 2p.m. Friday police arrested 31-year-old Savana King on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child; fondling, criminal sodomy with a child under the age of 14 and unlawful sexual relations, according to Sedgwick County arrest records. After spending the weekend in jail, King met the requirement of a $250,00 bond and was released from jail just before 10:30a.m. on Monday.<a href="https://friendsathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savana-king/2824">King played softball for</a> Friends University, according to the school's website.

Kansas teen accused her softball coach of sexual assault

BY&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/david-a-lieb">DAVID A. LIEB</a> Associated Press

For years, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in suburban Indianapolis has wanted to partner with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and facing charges.

President Joe Biden’s administration never returned its calls, the sheriff’s office said. But as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;cracks down on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/immigration">illegal immigration</a>, Hamilton County deputies soon could become the first in Indiana empowered to carry out federal immigration duties and one of many nationally that Trump’s administration hopes to enlist.

“We definitely are joining,” Chief Deputy John Lowes told The Associated Press. “We want to collaborate with ICE to make sure we keep our community safe.”

Under Trump,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement">U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement</a>&nbsp;is reviving and expanding a decades-old program that trains local law officers to interrogate immigrants in their custody and detain them for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-deportations-border-immigration-bcd2737e6f9b482ec500238c6caa4f35">potential deportation</a>. The 287(g) program — named for a section of the 1996 law that created it — currently applies only to those already jailed or imprisoned on charges.

But Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, recently told sheriffs that he wants to expand it to include local task forces that can make arrests on the streets, reviving a model that former President Barrack Obama discontinued amid concerns about racial profiling. It’s unclear whether that could allow local officers to stop people solely to check their immigration status.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Highway Patrol had struck an agreement with ICE to interrogate, arrest and detain immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally and deliver them to federal authorities.

The arrangement will help “fulfill the president’s mission to effectuate the largest deportation program in American history,” DeSantis said.

Advocates for immigrants, meanwhile, are raising alarm about new pacts that put local law officers on immigration enforcement.

“All of these agreements, in practice, have the same track record of racial profiling, of sweeping in U.S. citizens or people who have lawful status, of having a chilling effect in terms of communities reporting crime to local law enforcement agencies,” said Nayna Gupta, policy director at the nonprofit American Immigration Council.

In the early 2000s, many of the initial participants in the 287(g) program had agreements that allowed them to enforce immigration laws in their communities, not just their jails. But problems arose in several places, including Arizona.

In 2011, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25515657-mcso_justice-department_2011/" target="_blank">civil rights investigation</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. Department of Justice found that deputies in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, had engaged in a pattern of racial profiling, unlawful stops and arrests of Latinos. The Department of Homeland Security&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/dbbc09f793ce4550b2445ce30cc8d418">ended its agreement</a>&nbsp;with the county.

The program became “the hallmark of far-right, anti-immigrant sheriffs” as a means “to feed people on the basis of their ethnicity into the deportation machine,” asserted Lena Graber, senior staff attorney at the nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

In recent years, ICE has offered two types of 287(g) agreements to law enforcement agencies. One model requires four weeks of training and allows local officers to question suspected noncitizens who are jailed on other charges and detain them for ICE. The other model, which Trump launched during his first term, requires just eight hours of training and only allows local officers to serve federal immigration warrants.

As of December, ICE had 135 agreements with sheriff’s offices, police departments and prison systems in 21 states, with requests pending from 35 others. Two-thirds of the agreements were in just three states — Florida, Texas and North Carolina. But no agreements had been signed during Biden’s four years as president, according to ICE data.

On his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-deportation-immigration-homan-asylum-inauguration-ac10480dc636b758ab3c435b974aeb19">first day back in office</a>, Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to maximize 287(g) agreements for local law officers to investigate, apprehend and detain immigrants. At a recent National Sheriffs’ Association conference, Homan said the administration is looking to lighten detention facility regulations and shorten the training to encourage greater collaboration with federal immigration officials.

The association’s president, Kieran Donahue, applauded the announcement.

“There’s going to be local sheriffs’ offices throughout the country, no question, they’re going to sign onto this program,” Donahue told the AP.

But Donahue is not planning to sign up his own department in Canyon County, Idaho.

“I don’t have that kind of manpower,” he said, adding: “I have no bed space in my facility. Zero.”

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement in 2002 was the first to sign a 287(g) agreement with the federal government, running a task force for immigration enforcement. Twenty years later, Florida became&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-business-florida-ron-desantis-a16cc42c3a77bd80e2c45ee8e6234c13">the first state to require</a>&nbsp;all local agencies with county jails to join the program or inform the state why they couldn’t.

After a Venezuelan man who was illegally in the U.S. killed University of Georgia student Laken Riley, Georgia passed a law last year requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for the program.

This year, Republican lawmakers in about a dozen states are seeking to require or incentivize cooperative agreements with ICE. One measure is sponsored by Texas state Rep. David Spiller, a Republican who also authored a law&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-migrants-arrest-explainer-306f644e8bb95333b078ed3923adacf0">allowing any law enforcement officer to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of entering the country illegally. That law is on hold amid a legal challenge.

Spiller said mandatory participation in ICE programs is essential.

“President Trump and border czar Homan cannot remove and deport all the people that are a public safety threat to our state and our nation over the next year and a half without the help of our local law enforcement,” Spiller said.

Already this year, Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would allot millions of dollars for local immigration enforcement efforts.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-bill-tennessee-republican-17af910d31b325516da02f0ff9a5c853">Legislation passed in Tennessee</a>&nbsp;would direct the state to apply for the 287(g) program and authorize grants for local agencies that join.

Legislation creating a state grant program for 287(g) participants also passed the Indiana Senate this week and is pending in the House. Democratic state Sen. Rodney Pol called it a “very, very dangerous” and “very, very disturbing” proposal.

“We’re putting too much on people, particularly police officers, that are going to be put into situations where they’re going to have to break up their communities,” Pol said.

But Lowes said Hamilton County deputies plan to focus only on people who are already in jail. Last year, he said, the jail booked over 500 people believed to be noncitizens on charges that included driving while intoxicated, drug possession, theft, burglary, sexual battery and other offenses. It’s unclear how many were in the country illegally, but ICE became involved in 64 of those cases, he said.

“We believe that this program will help us see a reduction in some of those crimes and will help us get some of the people out of our community that are committing crimes that endanger our safety,” Lowes said.

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 </figure>BY&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/david-a-lieb">DAVID A. LIEB</a> Associated PressFor years, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in suburban Indianapolis has wanted to partner with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and facing charges.President Joe Biden’s administration never returned its calls, the sheriff’s office said. But as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;cracks down on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/immigration">illegal immigration</a>, Hamilton County deputies soon could become the first in Indiana empowered to carry out federal immigration duties and one of many nationally that Trump’s administration hopes to enlist.“We definitely are joining,” Chief Deputy John Lowes told The Associated Press. “We want to collaborate with ICE to make sure we keep our community safe.”Under Trump,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement">U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement</a>&nbsp;is reviving and expanding a decades-old program that trains local law officers to interrogate immigrants in their custody and detain them for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-deportations-border-immigration-bcd2737e6f9b482ec500238c6caa4f35">potential deportation</a>. The 287(g) program — named for a section of the 1996 law that created it — currently applies only to those already jailed or imprisoned on charges.But Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, recently told sheriffs that he wants to expand it to include local task forces that can make arrests on the streets, reviving a model that former President Barrack Obama discontinued amid concerns about racial profiling. It’s unclear whether that could allow local officers to stop people solely to check their immigration status.On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Highway Patrol had struck an agreement with ICE to interrogate, arrest and detain immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally and deliver them to federal authorities.The arrangement will help “fulfill the president’s mission to effectuate the largest deportation program in American history,” DeSantis said.Advocates for immigrants, meanwhile, are raising alarm about new pacts that put local law officers on immigration enforcement.“All of these agreements, in practice, have the same track record of racial profiling, of sweeping in U.S. citizens or people who have lawful status, of having a chilling effect in terms of communities reporting crime to local law enforcement agencies,” said Nayna Gupta, policy director at the nonprofit American Immigration Council.<h2>A dormant program gets a jumpstart</h2>In the early 2000s, many of the initial participants in the 287(g) program had agreements that allowed them to enforce immigration laws in their communities, not just their jails. But problems arose in several places, including Arizona.In 2011, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25515657-mcso_justice-department_2011/" target="_blank">civil rights investigation</a>&nbsp;by the U.S. Department of Justice found that deputies in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, had engaged in a pattern of racial profiling, unlawful stops and arrests of Latinos. The Department of Homeland Security&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/dbbc09f793ce4550b2445ce30cc8d418">ended its agreement</a>&nbsp;with the county.The program became “the hallmark of far-right, anti-immigrant sheriffs” as a means “to feed people on the basis of their ethnicity into the deportation machine,” asserted Lena Graber, senior staff attorney at the nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center.In recent years, ICE has offered two types of 287(g) agreements to law enforcement agencies. One model requires four weeks of training and allows local officers to question suspected noncitizens who are jailed on other charges and detain them for ICE. The other model, which Trump launched during his first term, requires just eight hours of training and only allows local officers to serve federal immigration warrants.As of December, ICE had 135 agreements with sheriff’s offices, police departments and prison systems in 21 states, with requests pending from 35 others. Two-thirds of the agreements were in just three states — Florida, Texas and North Carolina. But no agreements had been signed during Biden’s four years as president, according to ICE data.On his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-deportation-immigration-homan-asylum-inauguration-ac10480dc636b758ab3c435b974aeb19">first day back in office</a>, Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to maximize 287(g) agreements for local law officers to investigate, apprehend and detain immigrants. At a recent National Sheriffs’ Association conference, Homan said the administration is looking to lighten detention facility regulations and shorten the training to encourage greater collaboration with federal immigration officials.The association’s president, Kieran Donahue, applauded the announcement.“There’s going to be local sheriffs’ offices throughout the country, no question, they’re going to sign onto this program,” Donahue told the AP.But Donahue is not planning to sign up his own department in Canyon County, Idaho.“I don’t have that kind of manpower,” he said, adding: “I have no bed space in my facility. Zero.”<h2>States push for mandatory ICE training</h2>The Florida Department of Law Enforcement in 2002 was the first to sign a 287(g) agreement with the federal government, running a task force for immigration enforcement. Twenty years later, Florida became&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-business-florida-ron-desantis-a16cc42c3a77bd80e2c45ee8e6234c13">the first state to require</a>&nbsp;all local agencies with county jails to join the program or inform the state why they couldn’t.After a Venezuelan man who was illegally in the U.S. killed University of Georgia student Laken Riley, Georgia passed a law last year requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for the program.This year, Republican lawmakers in about a dozen states are seeking to require or incentivize cooperative agreements with ICE. One measure is sponsored by Texas state Rep. David Spiller, a Republican who also authored a law&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-immigration-migrants-arrest-explainer-306f644e8bb95333b078ed3923adacf0">allowing any law enforcement officer to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of entering the country illegally. That law is on hold amid a legal challenge.Spiller said mandatory participation in ICE programs is essential.“President Trump and border czar Homan cannot remove and deport all the people that are a public safety threat to our state and our nation over the next year and a half without the help of our local law enforcement,” Spiller said.Already this year, Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would allot millions of dollars for local immigration enforcement efforts.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-bill-tennessee-republican-17af910d31b325516da02f0ff9a5c853">Legislation passed in Tennessee</a>&nbsp;would direct the state to apply for the 287(g) program and authorize grants for local agencies that join.Legislation creating a state grant program for 287(g) participants also passed the Indiana Senate this week and is pending in the House. Democratic state Sen. Rodney Pol called it a “very, very dangerous” and “very, very disturbing” proposal.“We’re putting too much on people, particularly police officers, that are going to be put into situations where they’re going to have to break up their communities,” Pol said.But Lowes said Hamilton County deputies plan to focus only on people who are already in jail. Last year, he said, the jail booked over 500 people believed to be noncitizens on charges that included driving while intoxicated, drug possession, theft, burglary, sexual battery and other offenses. It’s unclear how many were in the country illegally, but ICE became involved in 64 of those cases, he said.“We believe that this program will help us see a reduction in some of those crimes and will help us get some of the people out of our community that are committing crimes that endanger our safety,” Lowes said.

Trump is signing up local law officers to help with immigration enforcement

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man convicted in connection with a fatal crash in March that killed a police officer on his way home from work is going to prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Monday, Judge Christopher Magana followed the plea agreement and sentenced Gage Kaiser, 20, Mulvane, to 43 months in prison and ordered him to pay $2,962 in restitution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;

In December, Kaiser pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under influence, according to the&nbsp;the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;

The accident occurred just before 3:30a.m. March 16, 2024, when a passenger vehicle driven by 26-year-old Scott Hollingsworth was southbound on U.S. 81 at 119th Street, according to Sumner County Sheriff's Lt. Mike Friday. A westbound pickup struck the vehicle driven by Hollingsworth.&nbsp;

Hollingsworth was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; EMS transported three passengers in the pickup to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The pickup driver, later identified as Kaiser, was not injured.

Clearwater PD said Hollingsworth had served the department for a year. On Sept. 10, Geary County deputies arrested Kaiser.

Hollingsworth's survivors included his wife, Hadley, daughter, Claire, parents, Greg and Nataly, and siblings, Jordan and Sydney.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Officer Scott Hollingsworth-photo city of Clearwater</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man convicted in connection with a fatal crash in March that killed a police officer on his way home from work is going to prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Monday, Judge Christopher Magana followed the plea agreement and sentenced Gage Kaiser, 20, Mulvane, to 43 months in prison and ordered him to pay $2,962 in restitution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726259901569.png" alt="Kaiser from his arrest in Geary County" />
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 </figure>In December, Kaiser pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under influence, according to the&nbsp;the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;The accident occurred just before 3:30a.m. March 16, 2024, when a passenger vehicle driven by 26-year-old Scott Hollingsworth was southbound on U.S. 81 at 119th Street, according to Sumner County Sheriff's Lt. Mike Friday. A westbound pickup struck the vehicle driven by Hollingsworth.&nbsp;Hollingsworth was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; EMS transported three passengers in the pickup to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The pickup driver, later identified as Kaiser, was not injured.Clearwater PD said Hollingsworth had served the department for a year. On Sept. 10, Geary County deputies arrested Kaiser.Hollingsworth's survivors included his wife, Hadley, daughter, Claire, parents, Greg and Nataly, and siblings, Jordan and Sydney.&nbsp;

Plea deal for DUI crash that killed Kansas police officer

KANSAS CITY —It was a deadly Monday in Kansas City. Police are investigating two homicides and have identified the victims.

Just before 6p.m., patrol&nbsp; were dispatched to the 3400 block of Wyoming on a reported shooting, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.&nbsp; Upon arrival officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began performing lifesaving measures and ordered emergency medical personnel to the scene. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

This is being investigated as a homicide. 

Preliminary information revealed there was an altercation in the parking lot between multiple individuals before shots were fired. Detectives are trying to determine what led up to the incident.

At about the same time, KCPD patrol officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of Hickman Mills on a reported medical nature unknown. Upon arrival officers located a man in the parking lot of a nearby convenience store. He suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS was ordered to the scene and the victim was subsequently pronounced deceased. This is also being investigated as a homicide.&nbsp; Police released no additional details late Monday and have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739240797760.png" alt="Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'" />
 <figcaption>Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —It was a deadly Monday in Kansas City. Police are investigating two homicides and have identified the victims.Just before 6p.m., patrol&nbsp; were dispatched to the 3400 block of Wyoming on a reported shooting, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.&nbsp; Upon arrival officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began performing lifesaving measures and ordered emergency medical personnel to the scene. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.This is being investigated as a homicide. Preliminary information revealed there was an altercation in the parking lot between multiple individuals before shots were fired. Detectives are trying to determine what led up to the incident.At about the same time, KCPD patrol officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of Hickman Mills on a reported medical nature unknown. Upon arrival officers located a man in the parking lot of a nearby convenience store. He suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS was ordered to the scene and the victim was subsequently pronounced deceased. This is also being investigated as a homicide.&nbsp; Police released no additional details late Monday and have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.

Deadly Monday in Kansas City: Police investigate 2 homicides

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a Saturday homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 1:00 a.m., police responded to a local hospital in reference to a victim, later identified as 29-year-old Chavis Collins, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. A short time later, Collins died of his injuries, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

On Monday night police reported the arrest of 23-year-old Desmond A. Lindsey, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. He is being held on requested charges that include murder in the second degree, criminal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.

This was the city’s 2nd homicide in two days last week.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739236986884.png" alt="Lindsey -photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Lindsey -photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a Saturday homicide in Topeka have made an arrest.Just after 1:00 a.m., police responded to a local hospital in reference to a victim, later identified as 29-year-old Chavis Collins, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. A short time later, Collins died of his injuries, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.On Monday night police reported the arrest of 23-year-old Desmond A. Lindsey, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. He is being held on requested charges that include murder in the second degree, criminal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.This was the city’s 2nd homicide in two days last week.

Kansas man accused in weekend killing

KANSAS CITY —The Clay County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies and advocacy organizations, led a counter-human trafficking operation Jan. 23 and 24 that resulted in the arrest of men who sought to have sex with a child, as well as services provided to more than a dozen potential trafficking victims.

Last week, prosecutors charged another Kansas man for trying to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex after deputies arrested him in a sting operation. Leavenworth, Kan., resident Samuel J. Weisse, 34, has been charged with one count of felony attempted child enticement. Weisse was messaging with under-cover detectives during the original counter-human trafficking operation. He continued communication until&nbsp; Feb. 5, when he made arrangements to meet whom he believed to be the 13-year-old. Instead, deputies took him into custody at the meet-up location. He is being held on a $25,000 bond.

At the same time as the predator operation, investigators conducted a victim advocacy operation at a Clay County hotel. They had posted an online ad purportedly soliciting sex, knowing that many sex workers are victims of human trafficking. Twenty-seven sex workers responded to the hotel, and 13 agreed to accept services to leave a life of sex trafficking and/or sex work. Advocates from the organizations <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValueUnconditional?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Value Unconditional</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rpor14?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Relentless Pursuit Outreach &amp; Recovery</a> met with them to begin giving them resources for their journeys. The operation was a joint effort by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HSIgov?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Homeland Security Investigations</a> – Kansas City, and the Ray County Counter Human Trafficking Task Force.

The Ray County Task Force is a team of subject matter experts in the counter-trafficking space who contribute their time and knowledge at no cost to host law enforcement agencies. They are credentialed law enforcement officers and analysts from several sheriff’s offices and have deep connections to a network of aftercare and survivor support service organizations. During this operation, Task Force volunteers hailed from the Butler, Bourbon and Greenwood County sheriff’s offices in Kansas, the Washoe County, Nev., Sheriff’s Office and the Goodyear, Ariz., Police Department.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738898731822.png" alt="Weisse photo Clay Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Weisse photo Clay Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —The Clay County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies and advocacy organizations, led a counter-human trafficking operation Jan. 23 and 24 that resulted in the arrest of men who sought to have sex with a child, as well as services provided to more than a dozen potential trafficking victims.Last week, prosecutors charged another Kansas man for trying to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex after deputies arrested him in a sting operation. Leavenworth, Kan., resident Samuel J. Weisse, 34, has been charged with one count of felony attempted child enticement. Weisse was messaging with under-cover detectives during the original counter-human trafficking operation. He continued communication until&nbsp; Feb. 5, when he made arrangements to meet whom he believed to be the 13-year-old. Instead, deputies took him into custody at the meet-up location. He is being held on a $25,000 bond.At the same time as the predator operation, investigators conducted a victim advocacy operation at a Clay County hotel. They had posted an online ad purportedly soliciting sex, knowing that many sex workers are victims of human trafficking. Twenty-seven sex workers responded to the hotel, and 13 agreed to accept services to leave a life of sex trafficking and/or sex work. Advocates from the organizations <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValueUnconditional?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Value Unconditional</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rpor14?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Relentless Pursuit Outreach &amp; Recovery</a> met with them to begin giving them resources for their journeys. The operation was a joint effort by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HSIgov?__cft__[0]=AZUkBvvDS--4cRwFBdMi4vyY4GnjBY3huLCQEA2Y_bty0tIZjHX0wsbrz9TeERWwbJfnUE6V6Jw7MVso3-MZ6z-HJpMDWF0yzEnvNe4OE35S6d1EFPH0qKJa3xRwtw5MWiMfroH1Nr2R-4foFgSUL4x1PW22MRZdrOE-_knM9pBxeH-woVXzCja0cVhOmISvsbI&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Homeland Security Investigations</a> – Kansas City, and the Ray County Counter Human Trafficking Task Force. The Ray County Task Force is a team of subject matter experts in the counter-trafficking space who contribute their time and knowledge at no cost to host law enforcement agencies. They are credentialed law enforcement officers and analysts from several sheriff’s offices and have deep connections to a network of aftercare and survivor support service organizations. During this operation, Task Force volunteers hailed from the Butler, Bourbon and Greenwood County sheriff’s offices in Kansas, the Washoe County, Nev., Sheriff’s Office and the Goodyear, Ariz., Police Department.

Kan. man was texting with undercover deputy, not a 13-year-old

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.

Dylan McSherley, Criminal damage to property, Failure to appear, arrested 02/07

Devante Walker, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 02/07

Derek Watson, Intimidation of a witness or victim, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 02/07

James Sheetz, Violate a protection order; Conditions of pre-trail orders (Two counts), arrested 02/07

Michael Yoxall, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 02/07

Jihan Walker, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08

Vince Grizzle, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 02/08

Jared Gleason, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 02/08

Keshawn McQueen, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08

Jeremy Williams, Failure to appear, arrested 02/09

Hailey Bonilla, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 02/09

Keshaun Thompson, Domestic battery, arrested 02/09

Aaron Graves, Criminal damage to property (value &lt; $1,000), Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, arrested 02/09

Justin Warnow, Driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked, arrested 02/10

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/2025/2/1739225444945.jpeg" alt="Ovion Maples, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08" />
 <figcaption>Ovion Maples, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739225476161.jpeg" alt="Kieran Hall, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in city limits, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, arrested 02/08" />
 <figcaption>Kieran Hall, Unlawful discharge of a firearm in city limits, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, arrested 02/08</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739225525285.jpeg" alt="Louis Nava Ramirez, Disorderly conduct; Unlawful damage to property, Battery against a law enforcement officer, Criminal trespass, arrested 02/09" />
 <figcaption>Louis Nava Ramirez, Disorderly conduct; Unlawful damage to property, Battery against a law enforcement officer, Criminal trespass, arrested 02/09</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739225582752.jpeg" alt="Kevin Motazedi, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, arrested 02/09" />
 <figcaption>Kevin Motazedi, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, arrested 02/09</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739225639498.jpeg" alt="Amanda Defulvio, Possession of controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of stolen property (Value less than $1,500), Identity theft (Two counts), Criminal use of financial card; Falsified card under $1,000 (Two counts), arrested 02/10" />
 <figcaption>Amanda Defulvio, Possession of controlled substance, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of stolen property (Value less than $1,500), Identity theft (Two counts), Criminal use of financial card; Falsified card under $1,000 (Two counts), arrested 02/10</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Dylan McSherley, Criminal damage to property, Failure to appear, arrested 02/07Devante Walker, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 02/07Derek Watson, Intimidation of a witness or victim, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 02/07James Sheetz, Violate a protection order; Conditions of pre-trail orders (Two counts), arrested 02/07Michael Yoxall, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 02/07Jihan Walker, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08Vince Grizzle, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 02/08Jared Gleason, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 02/08Keshawn McQueen, Failure to appear, arrested 02/08Jeremy Williams, Failure to appear, arrested 02/09Hailey Bonilla, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 02/09Keshaun Thompson, Domestic battery, arrested 02/09Aaron Graves, Criminal damage to property (value &lt; $1,000), Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, arrested 02/09Justin Warnow, Driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked, arrested 02/10Recent 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 Feb. 8-10

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged child sex crimes involving a staff member at an elementary school in Lawrence.

On Saturday, police in Lawrence launched&nbsp;an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of two students at Prairie Park Elementary, according to police spokesperson Laura McCabe.

A concerned parent of one student called police Saturday morning about events that occurred during the school day on February 7. Investigators quickly uncovered evidence that led to the Saturday night arrest of 60-year-old Mark Elliott Gridley.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is a Speech and Language Pathologist at the school.

Monday morning, investigators learned of a second possible victim.&nbsp; That alleged assault also occurred Friday morning at the school.

Police are working closely with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Douglas County, USD 497 administrators, and the District Attorney’s office to ensure all expert services coordinate to uncover the complete scope of the potential harm and crimes committed.

In addition to the on-site law enforcement presence, police set up a phone line for parents who may need to report a concern about their child and any contact with Mark Gridley. The phone number is&nbsp;(785) 830-7430. In addition, police ask that any parent who may have concerns about their child’s interaction with Gridley, please contact law enforcement before discussing it in-depth with your child.

"Lawrence Police and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Douglas County are here and ready to talk to you and your child. They are trained to address these issues while limiting the traumatic impact these discussions have on young victims."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739224850023.png" alt="Google image" />
 <figcaption>Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged child sex crimes involving a staff member at an elementary school in Lawrence.On Saturday, police in Lawrence launched&nbsp;an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of two students at Prairie Park Elementary, according to police spokesperson Laura McCabe.A concerned parent of one student called police Saturday morning about events that occurred during the school day on February 7. Investigators quickly uncovered evidence that led to the Saturday night arrest of 60-year-old Mark Elliott Gridley.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is a Speech and Language Pathologist at the school.Monday morning, investigators learned of a second possible victim.&nbsp; That alleged assault also occurred Friday morning at the school.Police are working closely with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Douglas County, USD 497 administrators, and the District Attorney’s office to ensure all expert services coordinate to uncover the complete scope of the potential harm and crimes committed.In addition to the on-site law enforcement presence, police set up a phone line for parents who may need to report a concern about their child and any contact with Mark Gridley. The phone number is&nbsp;(785) 830-7430. In addition, police ask that any parent who may have concerns about their child’s interaction with Gridley, please contact law enforcement before discussing it in-depth with your child. "Lawrence Police and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Douglas County are here and ready to talk to you and your child. They are trained to address these issues while limiting the traumatic impact these discussions have on young victims."

Speech pathologist at Kan. elementary school accused of child sex crimes

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man convicted in connection with a fatal crash in March that killed a police officer on his way home from work has will learn his fate Monday afternoon.

In December, 20-year-old Gage Kaiser pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under influence, according to the&nbsp;the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726259901569.png" alt="Kaiser from his arrest in Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Kaiser from his arrest in Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>On Monday, Judge Christopher Magana followed the plea agreement and sentenced Gage Kaiser, 20, Mulvane, to 43 months in prison and ordered him to pay $2,962 in restitution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp;In December, Kaiser pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under influence, according to the&nbsp;the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;--------------SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man convicted in connection with a fatal crash in March that killed a police officer on his way home from work has will learn his fate Monday afternoon.In December, 20-year-old Gage Kaiser pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under influence, according to the&nbsp;the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710681634704.png" alt="Officer Scott Hollingsworth-photo city of Clearwater" />
 <figcaption>Officer Scott Hollingsworth-photo city of Clearwater</figcaption>
 </figure>The accident occurred just before 3:30a.m. March 16, 2024, when a passenger vehicle driven by 26-year-old Scott Hollingsworth was southbound on U.S. 81 at 119th Street, according to Sumner County Sheriff's Lt. Mike Friday. A westbound pickup struck the vehicle driven by Hollingsworth.&nbsp;Hollingsworth was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; EMS transported three passengers in the pickup to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The pickup driver, later identified as Kaiser, was not injured.Clearwater PD said Hollingsworth had served the department for a year. On Sept. 10, Geary County deputies arrested Kaiser.Hollingsworth's survivors included his wife, Hadley, daughter, Claire, parents, Greg and Nataly, and siblings, Jordan and Sydney.&nbsp;

Sentencing Day: For DUI crash that killed Kansas police officer

RILEY COUNTY —A former Kansas State University basketball standout is out of jail after a weekend arrest in Manhattan.

Just after 5a.m. Sunday, police arrested 36-year-old Michael Beasley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Manhattan Regional Airport for marijuana possession, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report. Beasley posted the $750.00 bond and is no longer in custody.

Beasley returned to Manhattan for Saturday's Sunflower Showdown.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739186807284.png" alt="File photo Michael Beasley during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers" />
 <figcaption>File photo Michael Beasley during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —A former Kansas State University basketball standout is out of jail after a weekend arrest in Manhattan.Just after 5a.m. Sunday, police arrested 36-year-old Michael Beasley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Manhattan Regional Airport for marijuana possession, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report. Beasley posted the $750.00 bond and is no longer in custody.Beasley returned to Manhattan for Saturday's Sunflower Showdown.

Former Kansas State basketball star arrested at Manhattan airport

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for deliberately ramming his vehicle into a federal law enforcement officer who was attempting to take the passenger of the vehicle into custody.

According to court documents, Diego Almaguer, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of forcible assault of a federal officer.

On February 23, 2024, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force went to a home in Kansas City, Kansas, to execute an arrest warrant. They watched the person they were seeking and Almaguer get into a vehicle that had been backed into the driveway with Almaguer in the driver’s seat. Agents pulled up in their law enforcement vehicles with emergency lights flashing. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer, wearing a ballistic vest with police markings, positioned himself in front of the vehicle. Almaguer struck the officer causing him to bounce over the windshield before hitting the ground.

Almaguer led law enforcement on a high-speed chase across the state line into Missouri, at times reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. He and the second person were ultimately arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, hiding in an outbuilding behind a residence

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738165572105.png" alt="Almaguer-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Almaguer-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for deliberately ramming his vehicle into a federal law enforcement officer who was attempting to take the passenger of the vehicle into custody.According to court documents, Diego Almaguer, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of forcible assault of a federal officer.On February 23, 2024, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force went to a home in Kansas City, Kansas, to execute an arrest warrant. They watched the person they were seeking and Almaguer get into a vehicle that had been backed into the driveway with Almaguer in the driver’s seat. Agents pulled up in their law enforcement vehicles with emergency lights flashing. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer, wearing a ballistic vest with police markings, positioned himself in front of the vehicle. Almaguer struck the officer causing him to bounce over the windshield before hitting the ground.Almaguer led law enforcement on a high-speed chase across the state line into Missouri, at times reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. He and the second person were ultimately arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, hiding in an outbuilding behind a residence

Kansas man going to prison for striking federal officer with car

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.

Just before 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen vehicle being pursued by Jefferson County on NW US 24 Highway, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Our deputies responded and took over the pursuit as it entered Shawnee county. The driver of the U-Haul refused to stop and continued southbound on NW Topeka Boulevard. The pursuit ended when a K-9 Unit pinned the vehicle against a curb near SW 6th Street and SW Fairlawn Road.

During the investigation, illegal narcotics and numerous stolen items were located. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Lawrence.

The driver, Ranetta J. Jackson, 41, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges of Aggravated battery (3 counts), Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer (6 counts), Felony possession of stolen property, Felony flee or attempt to elude law enforcement, Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana , Possession of drug paraphernalia, Reckless driving, Failure to stop at an accident, Failure to stop at a stop sign, Transporting an open container of liquor, Driving while license suspended and Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol&nbsp;

The passenger, Jeffrey Mitchell, 54, was also arrested and booked into the SNDOC on 10 felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739039002938.png" alt="Mitchell-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Mitchell-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.Just before 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen vehicle being pursued by Jefferson County on NW US 24 Highway, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Our deputies responded and took over the pursuit as it entered Shawnee county. The driver of the U-Haul refused to stop and continued southbound on NW Topeka Boulevard. The pursuit ended when a K-9 Unit pinned the vehicle against a curb near SW 6th Street and SW Fairlawn Road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739038923804.png" alt="Jackson-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Jackson-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During the investigation, illegal narcotics and numerous stolen items were located. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Lawrence.The driver, Ranetta J. Jackson, 41, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges of Aggravated battery (3 counts), Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer (6 counts), Felony possession of stolen property, Felony flee or attempt to elude law enforcement, Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana , Possession of drug paraphernalia, Reckless driving, Failure to stop at an accident, Failure to stop at a stop sign, Transporting an open container of liquor, Driving while license suspended and Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol&nbsp;The passenger, Jeffrey Mitchell, 54, was also arrested and booked into the SNDOC on 10 felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.

2 jailed in Kansas after high-speed chase with stolen U-Haul

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as&nbsp; Olivia Miller, 51, of Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

Just after 7:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2700 Block of SW Burnett Road.

First responders found three individuals who had life-threatening injuries. Olivia MIller was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other two were taken to a local area hospital.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested 29-year-old Devin Miller of Topeka on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated battery.

This is the city’s 1st homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not released details on the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738979967925.png" alt="Miller photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Miller photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as&nbsp; Olivia Miller, 51, of Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.Just after 7:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2700 Block of SW Burnett Road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738943432820.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders found three individuals who had life-threatening injuries. Olivia MIller was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other two were taken to a local area hospital.As a result of the investigation, police arrested 29-year-old Devin Miller of Topeka on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated battery.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739074147131.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>This is the city’s 1st homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not released details on the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

Police ID Kansas woman who died in shooting 

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;

Just after 5:30p.m. Jan. 3, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Kia Sorento on 150th Road, just west of U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

During the traffic stop, probable cause was obtained to search the vehicle.&nbsp; Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located on the passenger’s person and during a search of the vehicle, additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located.

The driver, Sidnee Lynn Holcomb, 59, of Horton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of&nbsp;communication device during felony drug offense.

The passenger, John Rodney Remmers, 64, of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of communication device during felony drug offense.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738842000727.png" alt="Remmers photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Remmers photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;Just after 5:30p.m. Jan. 3, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Kia Sorento on 150th Road, just west of U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738841970028.png" alt="Holcomb-photo Jackson County" />
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 </figure>During the traffic stop, probable cause was obtained to search the vehicle.&nbsp; Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located on the passenger’s person and during a search of the vehicle, additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located.The driver, Sidnee Lynn Holcomb, 59, of Horton, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of&nbsp;communication device during felony drug offense.The passenger, John Rodney Remmers, 64, of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, use of communication device during felony drug offense.

Kansas couple caught transporting methamphetamine

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal shooting in Johnson County have identified the victim as&nbsp;28-year-old Eduardo E. Portillo of Independence, Missouri.

Just before 10:30p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to an armed disturbance in the 15900 block of West 127th Street in Olathe, according to Police Sergeant John Moncayo.

First responders found Portillo suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police have identified and contacted all individual involved. Police have not reported an arrest.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal shooting in Johnson County have identified the victim as&nbsp;28-year-old Eduardo E. Portillo of Independence, Missouri.Just before 10:30p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to an armed disturbance in the 15900 block of West 127th Street in Olathe, according to Police Sergeant John Moncayo.First responders found Portillo suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.Police have identified and contacted all individual involved. Police have not reported an arrest.

Police: Missouri man identified as victim in Kansas shooting

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have made an arrest.

Just after 7:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2700 Block of SW Burnett Road, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

First responders found three individuals who had life-threatening injuries. One was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other two were taken to a local area hospital.

This is the city’s 1st homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim who died.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738943432820.png" alt="Photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have made an arrest.Just after 7:30 a.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2700 Block of SW Burnett Road, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738979967925.png" alt="Miller -photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>First responders found three individuals who had life-threatening injuries. One was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other two were taken to a local area hospital.As a result of the investigation, police arrested 29-year-old Devin Miller of Topeka on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated battery.This is the city’s 1st homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; Police have not released the name of the victim who died.

Kansas man jailed for shooting that killed 1, injured 2 others

LABETTE COUNTY—Authorities investigating a fatal crash during a police chase have identified the man who died as 52-year-old John H. Jones, according to a statement from the Labette County Sheriff.

Just after 1:30p.m. Thursday, while driving northbound on Wallace Road., a Labette County Deputy observed a tan Ford F-150 run the stop sign at 20000 and Wallace Road. at a high rate of speed, acc

Upon seeing the deputy, the driver later identified as Jones attempted several evasive maneuvers to lose the deputy, including driving through a field. 

 Upon activating the emergency lights, Jones started driving northbound on Wallace Road at speeds over 100 mph. 

The driver ran four motorists off the road and at one point, Jones slammed on their brakes, causing the deputy to sideswipe the suspect’s vehicle. 

Once the deputy went around the suspect’s vehicle, the Jones sped up, attempting to ram the deputy’s vehicle.&nbsp; Jones continued northbound at high speeds on Wallace Road., ignoring the warning signs. The suspect missed the curve at 22097 Wallace Road., then collided with a tree near 22097 Wallace Road

 Emergency medical and Oswego and Neosho fire departments were dispatched to the accident scene. Jones was transported to Labette Health, where he died of his injuries.&nbsp;

Deputies learned that Jones’ was driving while suspended and had arrest warrants issued out of Montgomery County and Neosho County.&nbsp; He also had previous convictions for aggravated burglary, theft, criminal threat obstruction and seven for drug related activity, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>LABETTE COUNTY—Authorities investigating a fatal crash during a police chase have identified the man who died as 52-year-old John H. Jones, according to a statement from the Labette County Sheriff.Just after 1:30p.m. Thursday, while driving northbound on Wallace Road., a Labette County Deputy observed a tan Ford F-150 run the stop sign at 20000 and Wallace Road. at a high rate of speed, accUpon seeing the deputy, the driver later identified as Jones attempted several evasive maneuvers to lose the deputy, including driving through a field. Upon activating the emergency lights, Jones started driving northbound on Wallace Road at speeds over 100 mph. The driver ran four motorists off the road and at one point, Jones slammed on their brakes, causing the deputy to sideswipe the suspect’s vehicle. Once the deputy went around the suspect’s vehicle, the Jones sped up, attempting to ram the deputy’s vehicle.&nbsp; Jones continued northbound at high speeds on Wallace Road., ignoring the warning signs. The suspect missed the curve at 22097 Wallace Road., then collided with a tree near 22097 Wallace Road Emergency medical and Oswego and Neosho fire departments were dispatched to the accident scene. Jones was transported to Labette Health, where he died of his injuries.&nbsp;Deputies learned that Jones’ was driving while suspended and had arrest warrants issued out of Montgomery County and Neosho County.&nbsp; He also had previous convictions for aggravated burglary, theft, criminal threat obstruction and seven for drug related activity, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Suspect who died in police chase, crash had a history of crime

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a television reporter who was in New Orleans to cover the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>&nbsp;and on Friday announced the arrest of a woman they say used his credit card.

Adan Manzano, 27, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Wednesday in his hotel room in Kenner, a suburb just outside New Orleans, police said.

Police on Thursday evening arrested Louisiana resident Danette Colbert, 48. She is facing four felony charges, as well as a misdemeanor fraud and theft charge, Kenner Police Deputy Chief Mark McCormick said.

She also faces a state felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm, but Kenner Police do not believe it's related to Manzano's case, St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Lt. Suzanne Carboni said.

Colbert was seen on security video footage arriving with Manzano at his hotel room around 5 a.m. the day of his death and then leaving without him about an hour later, police said. She used Manzano's credit card at several stores in the area and authorities later located Manzano's credit card and cellphone at Colbert's residence in Slidell, northeast of New Orleans they said.

Police also uncovered narcotics at Colbert's residence, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said Friday during a press conference. Investigators believe Colbert acted alone, he said.

A phone number affiliated with Colbert’s residence was disconnected and no one responded to a message sent to an email associated with her.

Conley described Colbert as a “career criminal” known to New Orleans police for “fraud schemes.”

“Everybody should be aware of their surroundings,” Conley said. “This brings to light that there are people out there that prey on other people and bring them into their confidence and victimize them.”

Colbert was twice arrested in 2022 in Las Vegas on felony charges of grand larceny and administering a drug to aid in a felony crime, court records show. In both cases, Colbert was accused of drugging men in their hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip and stealing from them, according to Daniel Lippmann, the attorney who represented her.

Lippmann told The Associated Press that both cases were later dismissed because the victims did not want to testify in court. Lippmann said he had no comment on the new allegations against Colbert.

One of the victims told police he woke up alone and with a bloody nose after going up to his hotel room with Colbert, who he met at a bar, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/woman-charged-in-50k-las-vegas-strip-theft-arrested-again-2608323/">Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in 2022</a>. He said missing from his room was $50,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, $11,000 in poker chips, his phone and a designer luggage bag.

And last year, a Louisiana jury found Colbert guilty of theft and fraud charges. She was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution, according to Orleans Parish court records.

Telemundo Kansas City General Manager Steve Downing said Manzano was a “rising star” and “true professional” — a bilingual television anchor and reporter who loved sports, and had covered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>&nbsp;′ past two Super Bowl victories. He hoped to see a record third straight win Sunday.

“You would always see him with a smile on his face, he enjoyed the work that he did,” Downing said. “He was very committed to serving the local community by providing them the best in sports news.”

Kenner police are awaiting the results of the coroner’s full autopsy, which will determine whether Manzano's death was a homicide, Conley said.

The coroner's office is conducting toxicology tests, and results are expected to take three to four weeks, Jefferson Parish Director of Forensic Operations Tim Genevay said. There was no obvious physical trauma found on Manzano's body, he added.

Manzano was born in Mexico City and later moved to Kansas, NBC affiliate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/topekas-manzano-ready-for-super-bowl-on-the-sideline/">KSNT reported</a>.

He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter. He had been raising her on his own with help from family after his wife died last year in a car accident, Downing said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738973498909.png" alt="Adan Manzano photo courtesy Telemundo Kansas City" />
 <figcaption>Adan Manzano photo courtesy Telemundo Kansas City</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a television reporter who was in New Orleans to cover the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>&nbsp;and on Friday announced the arrest of a woman they say used his credit card.Adan Manzano, 27, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Wednesday in his hotel room in Kenner, a suburb just outside New Orleans, police said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738979386634.png" alt="Colbert photo Kenner Police" />
 <figcaption>Colbert photo Kenner Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Police on Thursday evening arrested Louisiana resident Danette Colbert, 48. She is facing four felony charges, as well as a misdemeanor fraud and theft charge, Kenner Police Deputy Chief Mark McCormick said.She also faces a state felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm, but Kenner Police do not believe it's related to Manzano's case, St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Lt. Suzanne Carboni said.Colbert was seen on security video footage arriving with Manzano at his hotel room around 5 a.m. the day of his death and then leaving without him about an hour later, police said. She used Manzano's credit card at several stores in the area and authorities later located Manzano's credit card and cellphone at Colbert's residence in Slidell, northeast of New Orleans they said.Police also uncovered narcotics at Colbert's residence, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said Friday during a press conference. Investigators believe Colbert acted alone, he said.A phone number affiliated with Colbert’s residence was disconnected and no one responded to a message sent to an email associated with her.Conley described Colbert as a “career criminal” known to New Orleans police for “fraud schemes.”“Everybody should be aware of their surroundings,” Conley said. “This brings to light that there are people out there that prey on other people and bring them into their confidence and victimize them.”Colbert was twice arrested in 2022 in Las Vegas on felony charges of grand larceny and administering a drug to aid in a felony crime, court records show. In both cases, Colbert was accused of drugging men in their hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip and stealing from them, according to Daniel Lippmann, the attorney who represented her.Lippmann told The Associated Press that both cases were later dismissed because the victims did not want to testify in court. Lippmann said he had no comment on the new allegations against Colbert.One of the victims told police he woke up alone and with a bloody nose after going up to his hotel room with Colbert, who he met at a bar, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/woman-charged-in-50k-las-vegas-strip-theft-arrested-again-2608323/">Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in 2022</a>. He said missing from his room was $50,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, $11,000 in poker chips, his phone and a designer luggage bag.And last year, a Louisiana jury found Colbert guilty of theft and fraud charges. She was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution, according to Orleans Parish court records.Telemundo Kansas City General Manager Steve Downing said Manzano was a “rising star” and “true professional” — a bilingual television anchor and reporter who loved sports, and had covered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>&nbsp;′ past two Super Bowl victories. He hoped to see a record third straight win Sunday.“You would always see him with a smile on his face, he enjoyed the work that he did,” Downing said. “He was very committed to serving the local community by providing them the best in sports news.”Kenner police are awaiting the results of the coroner’s full autopsy, which will determine whether Manzano's death was a homicide, Conley said.The coroner's office is conducting toxicology tests, and results are expected to take three to four weeks, Jefferson Parish Director of Forensic Operations Tim Genevay said. There was no obvious physical trauma found on Manzano's body, he added.Manzano was born in Mexico City and later moved to Kansas, NBC affiliate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/topekas-manzano-ready-for-super-bowl-on-the-sideline/">KSNT reported</a>.He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter. He had been raising her on his own with help from family after his wife died last year in a car accident, Downing said.___

Woman arrested in death of Kansas City reporter in New Orleans for Super Bowl

Junction city police have provided an update on a case that occurred on Friday.

Police are reporting an incident in the area of South Garfield and McClure has been resolved with no injuries reported. The situation began with a police pursuit on U.S. 77 that ended in this area, where officers successfully apprehended the suspect without injury to the suspect or any officers.

While police maintained a presence in the area, there was no threat to the community. JCPD officials were in contact with USD 475, and police confirmed that all bus routes were able to run as normal.&nbsp;

Assistant Police Chief Cory Odell confirms a suspect identified as Derek Watson, 39, Junction City, was apprehended on requested charges of deprivation of property and intimidation of a witness.

Junction city police have provided an update on a case that occurred on Friday.Police are reporting an incident in the area of South Garfield and McClure has been resolved with no injuries reported. The situation began with a police pursuit on U.S. 77 that ended in this area, where officers successfully apprehended the suspect without injury to the suspect or any officers.While police maintained a presence in the area, there was no threat to the community. JCPD officials were in contact with USD 475, and police confirmed that all bus routes were able to run as normal.&nbsp;Assistant Police Chief Cory Odell confirms a suspect identified as Derek Watson, 39, Junction City, was apprehended on requested charges of deprivation of property and intimidation of a witness.The 1000 block of McClure was closed temporarily and there was a brief barricade before the suspect surrendered peacefully.