WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-us-documents-attack-e7e23d09a2f1fc14498e64b38d74576f">leaking classified information</a>&nbsp;assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday.

The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make his first court appearance in Guam.

He was indicted last week in U.S. court in Virginia on two counts of willful transmission of national defense information — felony charges that can can carry significant prison sentences.

It was not immediately clear whether Rahman had a lawyer or which federal agency employed him, but officials say he had top secret security clearance.

The charges stem from the documents, attributed to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nga.mil/index.html">National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsa.gov/">National Security Agency</a>, appearing last month on a channel of the Telegram messaging app. The documents noted that Israel was still moving military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da">Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 1.

Israel carried out a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-attack-israel-strikes-mideast-war-tehran-35a2b1474e5feedbb200c3aaa557fe60">retaliatory attack on multiple sites in Iran</a>&nbsp;in late October.

The documents were sharable within the “Five Eyes,” which are the United States, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

The New York Times was first to report his arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713493747235.png" alt="Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari- courtesy photo&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari- courtesy photo&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-us-documents-attack-e7e23d09a2f1fc14498e64b38d74576f">leaking classified information</a>&nbsp;assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday.The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make his first court appearance in Guam.He was indicted last week in U.S. court in Virginia on two counts of willful transmission of national defense information — felony charges that can can carry significant prison sentences.It was not immediately clear whether Rahman had a lawyer or which federal agency employed him, but officials say he had top secret security clearance.The charges stem from the documents, attributed to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nga.mil/index.html">National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsa.gov/">National Security Agency</a>, appearing last month on a channel of the Telegram messaging app. The documents noted that Israel was still moving military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da">Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 1.Israel carried out a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-attack-israel-strikes-mideast-war-tehran-35a2b1474e5feedbb200c3aaa557fe60">retaliatory attack on multiple sites in Iran</a>&nbsp;in late October.The documents were sharable within the “Five Eyes,” which are the United States, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.The New York Times was first to report his arrest.

US government worker charged in docs leak about Israel’s plans to strike Iran

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — A Topeka man who blocked officers on Jan. 6, 2021, during an attack on the U.S. Capitol building asked a federal court to delay his trial after Donald Trump won the presidency.

In a motion filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Will Pope asked the judge to delay his trial scheduled for Dec. 2 for three months. Trump promised while on the campaign trail to pardon those criminally charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and Pope is one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/06/2024-election-results-live-coverage-updates-analysis/trumps-jan-6-pardon-pledge-00187864" target="_blank">several</a>&nbsp;defendants seeking changes to their cases in the wake of Trump’s victory.

“Ultimately, my jury was the entire American public, and they voted for a mandate to set me free,” Pope wrote in his motion.

He also expressed concern that a fair jury trial may not be possible. More than 90% of voters in Washington, D.C., voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election. Those voters “may find it especially difficult to look past those results to serve as fair jurors in my case,” Pope wrote.

He continued: “However, if there should be a jury trial in my case, it should happen after emotions have had time to cool.”

Federal prosecutors opposed any delay in Pope’s trial.

In a Saturday filing, prosecutors said it is in the public interest to issue a ”prompt and efficient administration of justice.”

“No continuance is warranted here,” prosecutors wrote. “At this time, the defendant’s expectation of a pardon is mere speculation, and the Court should proceed as it would in any other prosecution.”

In a response to prosecutors, which also was filed Saturday, Pope argued the government’s administration of justice is not in the public interest, “but a belligerent disregard for the will of the American people.”

“Ultimately,” he said, “I will get the same result with a trial or with no trial.”

Pope, who has represented himself in his case, was indicted by a grand jury alongside his brother on Jan. 8, 2021. They faced eight criminal charges, including civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding and disorderly conduct in a capitol building.

According to an FBI agent’s investigation into the Pope brothers, which used information&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/01/11/kansas-man-who-ran-for-topeka-city-council-appears-in-video-of-fatal-shooting-at-u-s-capitol/">first reported by Kansas Reflector</a>, a U.S. Capitol Police officer said Pope&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/03/02/topeka-man-blocked-officers-tried-to-break-into-pelosis-office-during-attack-on-u-s-capitol/">blocked law enforcement</a>&nbsp;from closing doors as they were trying to prevent others from entering the building despite “repeated verbal orders to leave” and an attempt “to physically grab and push” Pope out.

But Pope “resisted by tensing up and refusing to move,” the agent wrote.

Pope, who ran for Topeka City Council in 2019, said he entered the Capitol “to express their concern about the direction of the nation,” wrote the FBI agent, whose name was redacted.

“Specifically, William Pope explained that questionable things happened during the election and that citizens deserved a full election audit,” the FBI agent wrote.

Pope and his brother were identified in social media posts and videos, and surveillance footage from inside the Capitol building. FBI agents and Topeka Police Department officers arrested Pope on Feb. 12, 2021, at his house in Topeka, according to court documents.

In June, prosecutors admitted to a “drafting error” that stated Pope had assaulted an officer. He is not charged with any crimes associated with assaulting an officer. In response to the error, Pope accused prosecutors of misconduct and requested sanctions. He subsequently withdrew that request in a June 26 filing.

“I ask that the government in turn begin bestowing mercy on the hundreds of January 6 defendants whose lives are being crushed,” he wrote.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613160278542.png" alt="Pope, who was a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/lead-comm/students/index.html">Communications Doctoral</a>&nbsp;Student at K-State ran unsuccessfully for the Topeka City&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/election/prev/2019_general_results.pdf">Council District 2 seat in 2019</a>.&nbsp; Photo Shawnee County Department of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Pope, who was a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/lead-comm/students/index.html">Communications Doctoral</a>&nbsp;Student at K-State ran unsuccessfully for the Topeka City&nbsp;<a href="https://www.snco.us/election/prev/2019_general_results.pdf">Council District 2 seat in 2019</a>.&nbsp; Photo Shawnee County Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — A Topeka man who blocked officers on Jan. 6, 2021, during an attack on the U.S. Capitol building asked a federal court to delay his trial after Donald Trump won the presidency.In a motion filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Will Pope asked the judge to delay his trial scheduled for Dec. 2 for three months. Trump promised while on the campaign trail to pardon those criminally charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and Pope is one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/06/2024-election-results-live-coverage-updates-analysis/trumps-jan-6-pardon-pledge-00187864" target="_blank">several</a>&nbsp;defendants seeking changes to their cases in the wake of Trump’s victory.“Ultimately, my jury was the entire American public, and they voted for a mandate to set me free,” Pope wrote in his motion.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613161028525.png" alt="-William Pope, in red, holds a flag inside the Senate Carriage Entrance on the east side of the U.S. Capitol during Wednesday's riot. Pope ran for the Topeka City Council in 2018. (Screen capture from Jayden X video on YouTube) -courtesy Sherman Smith,&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>" />
 <figcaption>-William Pope, in red, holds a flag inside the Senate Carriage Entrance on the east side of the U.S. Capitol during Wednesday's riot. Pope ran for the Topeka City Council in 2018. (Screen capture from Jayden X video on YouTube) -courtesy Sherman Smith,&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a></figcaption>
 </figure>He also expressed concern that a fair jury trial may not be possible. More than 90% of voters in Washington, D.C., voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election. Those voters “may find it especially difficult to look past those results to serve as fair jurors in my case,” Pope wrote.He continued: “However, if there should be a jury trial in my case, it should happen after emotions have had time to cool.”Federal prosecutors opposed any delay in Pope’s trial.In a Saturday filing, prosecutors said it is in the public interest to issue a ”prompt and efficient administration of justice.”“No continuance is warranted here,” prosecutors wrote. “At this time, the defendant’s expectation of a pardon is mere speculation, and the Court should proceed as it would in any other prosecution.”In a response to prosecutors, which also was filed Saturday, Pope argued the government’s administration of justice is not in the public interest, “but a belligerent disregard for the will of the American people.”“Ultimately,” he said, “I will get the same result with a trial or with no trial.”Pope, who has represented himself in his case, was indicted by a grand jury alongside his brother on Jan. 8, 2021. They faced eight criminal charges, including civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding and disorderly conduct in a capitol building.According to an FBI agent’s investigation into the Pope brothers, which used information&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/01/11/kansas-man-who-ran-for-topeka-city-council-appears-in-video-of-fatal-shooting-at-u-s-capitol/">first reported by Kansas Reflector</a>, a U.S. Capitol Police officer said Pope&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/03/02/topeka-man-blocked-officers-tried-to-break-into-pelosis-office-during-attack-on-u-s-capitol/">blocked law enforcement</a>&nbsp;from closing doors as they were trying to prevent others from entering the building despite “repeated verbal orders to leave” and an attempt “to physically grab and push” Pope out.But Pope “resisted by tensing up and refusing to move,” the agent wrote.Pope, who ran for Topeka City Council in 2019, said he entered the Capitol “to express their concern about the direction of the nation,” wrote the FBI agent, whose name was redacted.“Specifically, William Pope explained that questionable things happened during the election and that citizens deserved a full election audit,” the FBI agent wrote.Pope and his brother were identified in social media posts and videos, and surveillance footage from inside the Capitol building. FBI agents and Topeka Police Department officers arrested Pope on Feb. 12, 2021, at his house in Topeka, according to court documents.Since then, the case has dragged on.In June, prosecutors admitted to a “drafting error” that stated Pope had assaulted an officer. He is not charged with any crimes associated with assaulting an officer. In response to the error, Pope accused prosecutors of misconduct and requested sanctions. He subsequently withdrew that request in a June 26 filing.“I ask that the government in turn begin bestowing mercy on the hundreds of January 6 defendants whose lives are being crushed,” he wrote.

Kan. man who participated in Jan. 6 attack requests trial delay after Trump victory

KANSAS CITY – A&nbsp; man was indicted by a federal grand jury last week for robbing a Kansas City. area bank after a bank customer attempted to stop him from fleeing.

James K. Kerr, 54, Lee's Summit was charged with one count of bank robbery in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City. The&nbsp; indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Kerr on Oct. 23, 2024.

The federal indictment alleges that Kerr robbed Hawthorn Bank, 17430 E. 39th&nbsp;Street in Independence, on Oct. 21, 2024.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint, Kerr was wearing a black hood over his head, a hooded sweatshirt with the hood down, a winter hat, sunglasses, a medical mask, and gloves when he walked into the bank at about 10:39 a.m. As Kerr walked behind the teller counter into the employee-only area, the affidavit says, he withdrew a black handgun, which appeared to be an air pistol, from the pocket of his sweatshirt and held it up in the air.

Kerr began yelling at the employees while hitting the counter, according to the affidavit. The victims reported hearing Kerr yell phrases to the effect of “Let’s do this!” and “100s and 50s no bait money!” Kerr went to all three of the victim tellers’ stations and obtained money while holding the handgun. Kerr then fled from the bank and got on a motorcycle parked nearby.

A customer, who was in the drive-through lane at the time of the robbery, followed Kerr as he ran toward the motorcycle. The witness got out of the car and pushed Kerr off the motorcycle. Kerr threatened the customer with a gun, the affidavit says, and fled from the scene on the motorcycle. Another witness was nearby during this altercation and filmed part of it with a cell phone.

Employees of the bank told FBI investigators they recognized Kerr as a customer of the bank.

The next day, investigators established surveillance at Kerr’s residence and saw him leave on his motorcycle. Investigators followed Kerr, whom the affidavit says was driving erratically, until he stopped at a gas station, where he was arrested. Investigators found a Daisy air pistol, which was consistent in appearance with the handgun displayed in the bank robbery, in a saddle bag of the motorcycle. Investigators also found articles of clothing that matched those worn during the bank robbery.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY – A&nbsp; man was indicted by a federal grand jury last week for robbing a Kansas City. area bank after a bank customer attempted to stop him from fleeing.James K. Kerr, 54, Lee's Summit was charged with one count of bank robbery in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City. The&nbsp; indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Kerr on Oct. 23, 2024.The federal indictment alleges that Kerr robbed Hawthorn Bank, 17430 E. 39th&nbsp;Street in Independence, on Oct. 21, 2024.According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint, Kerr was wearing a black hood over his head, a hooded sweatshirt with the hood down, a winter hat, sunglasses, a medical mask, and gloves when he walked into the bank at about 10:39 a.m. As Kerr walked behind the teller counter into the employee-only area, the affidavit says, he withdrew a black handgun, which appeared to be an air pistol, from the pocket of his sweatshirt and held it up in the air.Kerr began yelling at the employees while hitting the counter, according to the affidavit. The victims reported hearing Kerr yell phrases to the effect of “Let’s do this!” and “100s and 50s no bait money!” Kerr went to all three of the victim tellers’ stations and obtained money while holding the handgun. Kerr then fled from the bank and got on a motorcycle parked nearby.A customer, who was in the drive-through lane at the time of the robbery, followed Kerr as he ran toward the motorcycle. The witness got out of the car and pushed Kerr off the motorcycle. Kerr threatened the customer with a gun, the affidavit says, and fled from the scene on the motorcycle. Another witness was nearby during this altercation and filmed part of it with a cell phone.Employees of the bank told FBI investigators they recognized Kerr as a customer of the bank.The next day, investigators established surveillance at Kerr’s residence and saw him leave on his motorcycle. Investigators followed Kerr, whom the affidavit says was driving erratically, until he stopped at a gas station, where he was arrested. Investigators found a Daisy air pistol, which was consistent in appearance with the handgun displayed in the bank robbery, in a saddle bag of the motorcycle. Investigators also found articles of clothing that matched those worn during the bank robbery.

Witness pushed KC area bank robber off his motorcycle

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 45-year-old Ricky R. Washington to Topeka.

Just after 9a.m. November 10, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of SW Huntoon Street, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.&nbsp; First responders found two individuals with life threatening injuries. Washington was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

This is the city’s 17th homicide investigation of 2024, according to Nichols. Police have not reported an arrest or suspect details.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 45-year-old Ricky R. Washington to Topeka.Just after 9a.m. November 10, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of SW Huntoon Street, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.&nbsp; First responders found two individuals with life threatening injuries. Washington was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.This is the city’s 17th homicide investigation of 2024, according to Nichols. Police have not reported an arrest or suspect details.

Homicide: Police ID 45-year-old Kansas shooting victim

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a series of burglaries.

Just before 11:30p.m. November 7, officers responded to a report of a business alarm activation at Dick’s Sporting Goods, the 400 block of 3rd&nbsp;Place in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Officers found a shattered window in the front of the business. A short while later, officers responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, 

The suspect entered the business and stole shotgun shells before leaving. It was determined through the course of the investigation the suspect in the second investigation matched the description of the suspect from the incident at Dick's Sporting Goods.

At 12:41 a.m., on November 8, officers then responded to a report of burglary in the 1400 block of Collins Lane. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, reported Andrew Franklin, 23, of Manhattan, had stolen her car, cellphone, and a handgun.

Officers determined Franklin was responsible for all three incidents and enlisted the help of Officers/Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Marysville Police Department. Franklin abandoned the vehicle in Blue Rapids and was later located and apprehended by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

Franklin was arrested on November 8, 2024, at approximately 6:33a.m. in the 6200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on requested charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. Total bond was set at $250,000.&nbsp;Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731427272512.png" alt="Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a series of burglaries.Just before 11:30p.m. November 7, officers responded to a report of a business alarm activation at Dick’s Sporting Goods, the 400 block of 3rd&nbsp;Place in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Officers found a shattered window in the front of the business. A short while later, officers responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, The suspect entered the business and stole shotgun shells before leaving. It was determined through the course of the investigation the suspect in the second investigation matched the description of the suspect from the incident at Dick's Sporting Goods.At 12:41 a.m., on November 8, officers then responded to a report of burglary in the 1400 block of Collins Lane. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, reported Andrew Franklin, 23, of Manhattan, had stolen her car, cellphone, and a handgun.Officers determined Franklin was responsible for all three incidents and enlisted the help of Officers/Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Marysville Police Department. Franklin abandoned the vehicle in Blue Rapids and was later located and apprehended by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.Franklin was arrested on November 8, 2024, at approximately 6:33a.m. in the 6200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on requested charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. Total bond was set at $250,000.&nbsp;Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

RCPD: Kansas felon accused in series of burglaries

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.

John Kimani, Fail to yield at stop/yield sign, arrested 11/08

Nicole Apontequiles, Domestic battery, arrested 11/08

Mathan Harely, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Transporting an open container alcohol, Product, unlawful acts, Minor in consumption of alcoholic beverage, arrested 11/08

Johnny Cole, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Possession of controlled substance, Distribute controlled substance, arrested 11/09

Justin Roy, Driving under the influence, child present, arrested 11/09

Angelica Clopton, Failure to appear, arrested 11/09

Antonio Williams, Criminal trespass, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/09

Antonio Walker, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, Fail to yield to emergency vehicle, arrested 11/09

Talon Waehner, Possession of stolen property, Interference with LEO, arrested 11/10

Tennyson Hull, Failure to appear, arrested 11/10

Victor Juarez, Assault, Stalking, Criminal restraint, battery, arrested 11/10

Sirenty Bailey, Criminal restraint, arrested 11/10

Donte Roberts, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/11

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/2024/11/1731424826692.jpeg" alt="Tracy Haden, Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution, Aggravated assault of LEO, Intimidation of witness/victim, Assault: Domestic battery, arrested 11/08" />
 <figcaption>Tracy Haden, Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution, Aggravated assault of LEO, Intimidation of witness/victim, Assault: Domestic battery, arrested 11/08</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731424949641.jpeg" alt="Juan Velasquez, Unlawful damage to property, Domestic battery, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Driving under the influence (3rd conviction in 10 years): Combination drugs and alcohol, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/09" />
 <figcaption>Juan Velasquez, Unlawful damage to property, Domestic battery, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Driving under the influence (3rd conviction in 10 years): Combination drugs and alcohol, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/09</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731425152468.jpeg" alt="Kanavis Mitchell, Failure to appear, arrested 11/09" />
 <figcaption>Kanavis Mitchell, Failure to appear, arrested 11/09</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731425197607.jpeg" alt="Richard Leistner, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 11/09&nbsp;&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Richard Leistner, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 11/09&nbsp;&nbsp;</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731425299939.jpeg" alt="Allyssa Bailey, Possession of stolen property, Felony, Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), Interference with LEO, arrested 11/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731425396298.jpeg" alt="Phillip White, Failure to appear, arrested 11/10" />
 <figcaption>Phillip White, Failure to appear, arrested 11/10</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.John Kimani, Fail to yield at stop/yield sign, arrested 11/08Nicole Apontequiles, Domestic battery, arrested 11/08Mathan Harely, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Transporting an open container alcohol, Product, unlawful acts, Minor in consumption of alcoholic beverage, arrested 11/08Johnny Cole, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Possession of controlled substance, Distribute controlled substance, arrested 11/09Justin Roy, Driving under the influence, child present, arrested 11/09Angelica Clopton, Failure to appear, arrested 11/09Antonio Williams, Criminal trespass, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/09Antonio Walker, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, Fail to yield to emergency vehicle, arrested 11/09Talon Waehner, Possession of stolen property, Interference with LEO, arrested 11/10Tennyson Hull, Failure to appear, arrested 11/10Victor Juarez, Assault, Stalking, Criminal restraint, battery, arrested 11/10Sirenty Bailey, Criminal restraint, arrested 11/10Donte Roberts, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/11Recent 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 Nov. 9-12

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A 34-year-old man is in custody following a fight&nbsp; that left a 40-year-old man unconscious and requiring transport to the hospital. Two other suspects are still a large.

Just after 3:30p.m. Saturday, police were called to the 700 block of Vermont Street in Lawrence, according to a media release.

&nbsp;Witnesses reported an unconscious man on the ground. Officers were on scene quickly and contacted several involved parties. Initially, the information provided indicated the injured man had started an altercation that involved several people physically fighting on the east sidewalk.

 The involved participants were interviewed and released pending further investigation. However, the injured man was later able to provide a statement at the hospital that contradicted the information officers received on scene. 

Additionally, officers were able to locate video and more witnesses that corroborated the injured man's version of events, which showed he was punched and kicked repeatedly, including after being knocked unconscious. 

Officers were able to track down one of the involved suspects and arrested him, but still seek to arrest two others. The arrested man was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility on suspicion of Aggravated Battery.

 A 37-year-old man and a 36-year-old man remain at large. The hospitalized man was released after receiving care.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A 34-year-old man is in custody following a fight&nbsp; that left a 40-year-old man unconscious and requiring transport to the hospital. Two other suspects are still a large.Just after 3:30p.m. Saturday, police were called to the 700 block of Vermont Street in Lawrence, according to a media release.&nbsp;Witnesses reported an unconscious man on the ground. Officers were on scene quickly and contacted several involved parties. Initially, the information provided indicated the injured man had started an altercation that involved several people physically fighting on the east sidewalk. The involved participants were interviewed and released pending further investigation. However, the injured man was later able to provide a statement at the hospital that contradicted the information officers received on scene. Additionally, officers were able to locate video and more witnesses that corroborated the injured man's version of events, which showed he was punched and kicked repeatedly, including after being knocked unconscious. Officers were able to track down one of the involved suspects and arrested him, but still seek to arrest two others. The arrested man was booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility on suspicion of Aggravated Battery. A 37-year-old man and a 36-year-old man remain at large. The hospitalized man was released after receiving care.

3 accused of assaulting unconscious 40-year-old Kan. man

ELLSWORTH COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding.

On Sunday Master Trooper Van Buren stopped a driver traveling 118 mph in a 75 mph zone in Ellsworth County, according to a social media report from the KHP. The trooper arrested the driver.&nbsp;

On Saturday, Trooper Mai made a traffic stop in Cloud County, where a driver was cited for speeding at 103 mph in a 70 mph zone, improper lane use, and child restraint violations.

"It’s a crucial reminder that every safety measure counts on the road. Child safety seats are designed to protect our littlest passengers, and at these speeds, every precaution matters."&nbsp; The KHP released no additional details.

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 </figure>ELLSWORTH COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding.On Sunday Master Trooper Van Buren stopped a driver traveling 118 mph in a 75 mph zone in Ellsworth County, according to a social media report from the KHP. The trooper arrested the driver.&nbsp;On Saturday, Trooper Mai made a traffic stop in Cloud County, where a driver was cited for speeding at 103 mph in a 70 mph zone, improper lane use, and child restraint violations.<figure>
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 </figure>"It’s a crucial reminder that every safety measure counts on the road. Child safety seats are designed to protect our littlest passengers, and at these speeds, every precaution matters."&nbsp; The KHP released no additional details.

KHP: Driver jailed for 118mph in 75 mph zone 

PAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; – A contested Preliminary Hearing was conducted Friday in the Pawnee County District Court against Michael EG Reynolds, 68 of Larned, in connection with the shooting death of Dr. Tomas Garza, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

Senior District Judge Nancy Parrish of Topeka, Kansas, presided over the hearing. Pawnee County District Judge Bruce Gatterman recused himself from the case due to a possible conflict of interest.

Reynolds is charged with one count of Intentional Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. 

The charges stem from a joint investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Coroner Dr. Lyle Noordhoek into the shooting death of Garza on March 30. Reynolds was taken into custody at the scene without incident at the time of the alleged incident.

Prior to the hearing, Reynolds filed a claim for self-defense immunity from prosecution, commonly referred to as a Stand-Your-Ground immunity. Under Kansas law, a use of deadly force to defend oneself or another requires both the subjective belief that deadly force is necessary as well as an objective showing that “a reasonable person in the defendant’s circumstances would have perceived the use of deadly force as necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to the defendant or a third person.”

Following a full day of testimony, Judge Parrish found the State presented sufficient evidence to support all three charges. Additionally, Judge Parrish found that the State met its burden to overcome the immunity claim finding that based on the evidence presented Reynolds could not have subjectively believed he needed to use deadly force against Dr. Garza, nor would any reasonable person in Reynold’s circumstances perceive that the use of deadly force was necessary.

If convicted of the murder charge, under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines the defendant faces between 147 months and 653 months in the custody of the Department of Corrections depending on his criminal history.

Following the hearing, Judge Parrish denied the request to reduce the bond for Reynolds. He had requested to be released on house arrest. Reynolds is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff with bond set at $250,000, according to McNett.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; – A contested Preliminary Hearing was conducted Friday in the Pawnee County District Court against Michael EG Reynolds, 68 of Larned, in connection with the shooting death of Dr. Tomas Garza, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.Senior District Judge Nancy Parrish of Topeka, Kansas, presided over the hearing. Pawnee County District Judge Bruce Gatterman recused himself from the case due to a possible conflict of interest.Reynolds is charged with one count of Intentional Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. The charges stem from a joint investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Coroner Dr. Lyle Noordhoek into the shooting death of Garza on March 30. Reynolds was taken into custody at the scene without incident at the time of the alleged incident.Prior to the hearing, Reynolds filed a claim for self-defense immunity from prosecution, commonly referred to as a Stand-Your-Ground immunity. Under Kansas law, a use of deadly force to defend oneself or another requires both the subjective belief that deadly force is necessary as well as an objective showing that “a reasonable person in the defendant’s circumstances would have perceived the use of deadly force as necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to the defendant or a third person.”Following a full day of testimony, Judge Parrish found the State presented sufficient evidence to support all three charges. Additionally, Judge Parrish found that the State met its burden to overcome the immunity claim finding that based on the evidence presented Reynolds could not have subjectively believed he needed to use deadly force against Dr. Garza, nor would any reasonable person in Reynold’s circumstances perceive that the use of deadly force was necessary.If convicted of the murder charge, under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines the defendant faces between 147 months and 653 months in the custody of the Department of Corrections depending on his criminal history.Following the hearing, Judge Parrish denied the request to reduce the bond for Reynolds. He had requested to be released on house arrest. Reynolds is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff with bond set at $250,000, according to McNett.

Judge rejects self defense claim in murder of Kansas doctor

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in connection with a shooting on Halloween that left a 13-year-old boy dead made her first court appearance on Friday.

Carrice&nbsp; Profit, 19, was charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Police arrested her November 6.

&nbsp;Jermall Campbell, 19, identified as Profit’s cousin, has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, and multiple counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to the homicide. Campbell remains at large, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.Campbell is considered armed and dangerous.

Just after 10:30p.m. October 31, police responded to a report of gunfire at the QuikTrip located at Central and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.

Officers discovered evidence of a shooting and the convenience store. Simultaneously, a walk-in report was received from a local hospital indicating that a private vehicle had transported victims of this incident for treatment.

The victims included a 15-year-old boy from Wichita, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 13-year-old boy who sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital.

Initial investigations reveal that a disturbance occurred in the QuikTrip parking lot, leading to the suspect firing at a crowd, which tragically resulted in injuries to the two victims.

Profit is being held on a bond of $350,000. Her next court appearance is November 25, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in connection with a shooting on Halloween that left a 13-year-old boy dead made her first court appearance on Friday.Carrice&nbsp; Profit, 19, was charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Police arrested her November 6.&nbsp;Jermall Campbell, 19, identified as Profit’s cousin, has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Battery, and multiple counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to the homicide. Campbell remains at large, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.Campbell is considered armed and dangerous.Just after 10:30p.m. October 31, police responded to a report of gunfire at the QuikTrip located at Central and Oliver in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation on Halloween -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers discovered evidence of a shooting and the convenience store. Simultaneously, a walk-in report was received from a local hospital indicating that a private vehicle had transported victims of this incident for treatment.The victims included a 15-year-old boy from Wichita, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 13-year-old boy who sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital.Initial investigations reveal that a disturbance occurred in the QuikTrip parking lot, leading to the suspect firing at a crowd, which tragically resulted in injuries to the two victims.Profit is being held on a bond of $350,000. Her next court appearance is November 25, according to the district attorney's office.

Kansas woman charged in Halloween killing of 13-year-old

The Amber Alert for a missing mother and her two daughters is canceled, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Law enforcement located them and they are safe. Authorities did not report an arrest or additional details.

LACLEDE COUNTY —The&nbsp;Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert Monday to help locate a Missouri mother identified as&nbsp;22-year-old Yajayra Suleyma Molina-Ya and her two daughters 7-year-old Irma Rubi Mo-Moralis and 7-year-old Rosana Michel Mo-Molina.

According to the Amber Alert, the mother and her two children left their home in O'Fallon, Missouri, on Sunday at 6 p.m. with two unknown men.

At 10:45 p.m., the report says the mother was separated from her children against her will and into a red pickup truck.

The children were last seen in a black sport utility vehicle. The make, model, license plate number and direction of travel are unknown.

The mother's cell phone was last pinged in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Monday morning at 1:30 a.m., according to the alert.

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 </figure>The Amber Alert for a missing mother and her two daughters is canceled, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Law enforcement located them and they are safe. Authorities did not report an arrest or additional details.----------------LACLEDE COUNTY —The&nbsp;Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert Monday to help locate a Missouri mother identified as&nbsp;22-year-old Yajayra Suleyma Molina-Ya and her two daughters 7-year-old Irma Rubi Mo-Moralis and 7-year-old Rosana Michel Mo-Molina.According to the Amber Alert, the mother and her two children left their home in O'Fallon, Missouri, on Sunday at 6 p.m. with two unknown men.At 10:45 p.m., the report says the mother was separated from her children against her will and into a red pickup truck.The children were last seen in a black sport utility vehicle. The make, model, license plate number and direction of travel are unknown.The mother's cell phone was last pinged in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Monday morning at 1:30 a.m., according to the alert.

Amber Alert canceled: Mom, daughters located

Joshua Jones, Driving under the influence of alcohol, Interference with LEO, arrested 11/07

Reina Montiel, Failure to appear, arrested 11/07

Scott Jocobs, Assault; Criminal threat, arrested 11/07

Denzel Fontenette, Failure to appear, arrested 11/07

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.Joshua Jones, Driving under the influence of alcohol, Interference with LEO, arrested 11/07Reina Montiel, Failure to appear, arrested 11/07Scott Jocobs, Assault; Criminal threat, arrested 11/07Denzel Fontenette, Failure to appear, arrested 11/07Recent 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 Nov. 7-8

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5124455/tom-homan">Click here to watch </a>Homan's address at the RNC

“I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he wrote late Sunday on his Truth Social site.

Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/immigration">the border</a>&nbsp;and Trump’s pledge to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-day-1-priorities-deportations-drilling-ukraine-6747c6e64b0440978f59450b928f61d1">launch the largest deportation operation</a>&nbsp;in the country’s history.

In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda.

He says he had “no doubt” Homan “will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”

Such a role does not require Senate confirmation.

In an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Homan said the military would not be rounding up and arresting immigrants in the country illegally and that ICE would move to implement Trump’s plans in a “humane manner.”

“It’s going to be a well-targeted, planned operation conducted by the men of ICE. The men and women of ICE do this daily. They’re good at it,” he said. “When we go out there, we’re going to know who we’re looking for. We most likely know where they’re going to be, and it’s going to be done in a humane manner.”

Earlier this year at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, Homan expressed frustration at the news coverage of a mass deportation operation.

“Wait until 2025,” he said, adding that, while he thinks the government needed to prioritize national security threats, “no one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.”

He also said: “you’ve got my word. Trump comes back in January, I’ll be in his heels coming back, and I will run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.”

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5124455/tom-homan">Click here to watch </a>Homan's address at the RNC<figure>
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 </figure>“I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he wrote late Sunday on his Truth Social site.Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/immigration">the border</a>&nbsp;and Trump’s pledge to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-day-1-priorities-deportations-drilling-ukraine-6747c6e64b0440978f59450b928f61d1">launch the largest deportation operation</a>&nbsp;in the country’s history.In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda.He says he had “no doubt” Homan “will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”Such a role does not require Senate confirmation.In an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Homan said the military would not be rounding up and arresting immigrants in the country illegally and that ICE would move to implement Trump’s plans in a “humane manner.”“It’s going to be a well-targeted, planned operation conducted by the men of ICE. The men and women of ICE do this daily. They’re good at it,” he said. “When we go out there, we’re going to know who we’re looking for. We most likely know where they’re going to be, and it’s going to be done in a humane manner.”Earlier this year at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, Homan expressed frustration at the news coverage of a mass deportation operation.“Wait until 2025,” he said, adding that, while he thinks the government needed to prioritize national security threats, “no one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.”He also said: “you’ve got my word. Trump comes back in January, I’ll be in his heels coming back, and I will run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.”

Deportations ahead: Trump has his new 'Border Czar'

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a series of homicides over the weekend in Kansas City.

Just before 6p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a shooting at 75th and Paseo, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.

First responders were directed towards a vehicle that was stopped in the southbound lanes of Paseo. As they approached the vehicle, they located a shooting victim later identified as 66-year-old Dennis R. Griffin unresponsive inside the vehicle. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived and took over. EMS transported Griffin to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. At the hospital he was declared deceased, according to Becchina.

Just after 6p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2700 block of Garfield, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.

First responders were directed into a residence on the block there. Inside that residence officers located an adult male shooting victim unresponsive. Officers summoned EMS into the scene who declared the victim deceased.There were multiple individuals at the scene when officers arrived.

One of those, an adult male, was detained as a subject of interest for further investigation.

On Sunday, officers responded to the area of&nbsp; Truman and Ewing on a shooting, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.&nbsp; A male victim was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; Police did did have not released his name or report an arrest.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a series of homicides over the weekend in Kansas City.Just before 6p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a shooting at 75th and Paseo, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.First responders were directed towards a vehicle that was stopped in the southbound lanes of Paseo. As they approached the vehicle, they located a shooting victim later identified as 66-year-old Dennis R. Griffin unresponsive inside the vehicle. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived and took over. EMS transported Griffin to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. At the hospital he was declared deceased, according to Becchina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731289601993.png" alt="Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte'" />
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 </figure>Just after 6p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2700 block of Garfield, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina.First responders were directed into a residence on the block there. Inside that residence officers located an adult male shooting victim unresponsive. Officers summoned EMS into the scene who declared the victim deceased.There were multiple individuals at the scene when officers arrived.One of those, an adult male, was detained as a subject of interest for further investigation.On Sunday, officers responded to the area of&nbsp; Truman and Ewing on a shooting, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte.&nbsp; A male victim was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; Police did did have not released his name or report an arrest.

Deadly weekend: Police respond to 3 killings in Kansas City

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A three hour standoff at 9th and Delaware in Lawrence ended safely Sunday morning, according to Lawrence Police.

Just after 5;30a.m. a neighbor called after hearing a gunshot. When officers arrived they heard another shot from inside. The man would not come out of 2nd floor apartment. 

 Officers checked on residents attached to the apartment to be sure no one was hit while negotiating with the man.&nbsp; About 8:30a.m., a team eventually entered the apartment and safely arrested him without injury. Police did not release the name of the suspect or possible charges.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —A three hour standoff at 9th and Delaware in Lawrence ended safely Sunday morning, according to Lawrence Police.Just after 5;30a.m. a neighbor called after hearing a gunshot. When officers arrived they heard another shot from inside. The man would not come out of 2nd floor apartment. Officers checked on residents attached to the apartment to be sure no one was hit while negotiating with the man.&nbsp; About 8:30a.m., a team eventually entered the apartment and safely arrested him without injury. Police did not release the name of the suspect or possible charges.

Kan. man jailed after gunshots, 3-hour standoff at apartment

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Three Kansas teens remain hospitalized after they were injured in a drive by shooting.

Just after 7p.m. Friday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting at the intersection of 12th and Holyoke in Wichita, according to Police Department Spokesman Andrew Ford. 

Officers discovered that three juveniles, aged 16, 15, and 14, had suffered gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were still at the scene and were taken to a local hospital, while the third juvenile was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.

Investigators continue to work and learn what led to the shooting. All three victims were listed in critical but stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries on Sunday, according to Ford.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Three Kansas teens remain hospitalized after they were injured in a drive by shooting.Just after 7p.m. Friday, police&nbsp;responded to a shooting at the intersection of 12th and Holyoke in Wichita, according to Police Department Spokesman Andrew Ford. Officers discovered that three juveniles, aged 16, 15, and 14, had suffered gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were still at the scene and were taken to a local hospital, while the third juvenile was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.Investigators continue to work and learn what led to the shooting. All three victims were listed in critical but stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries on Sunday, according to Ford.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.

3 Kansas teens remain hospitalized after drive-by shooting

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

Just before 3:30p.m. November 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford F150 at 118th Road on U.S. 75 Highway for multiple alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lisa Rene McKinney, 58, and the passenger was identified as Antonio Ramirez, 60, both of Hiawatha. A search was conducted of the vehicle which resulted in the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

McKinney and Ramirez were arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730934741762.png" alt="Ramirez photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>Just before 3:30p.m. November 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford F150 at 118th Road on U.S. 75 Highway for multiple alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lisa Rene McKinney, 58, and the passenger was identified as Antonio Ramirez, 60, both of Hiawatha. A search was conducted of the vehicle which resulted in the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.McKinney and Ramirez were arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas couple caught transporting  methamphetamine 

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating alleged criminal damage in Kansas City have made an arrest.

Early Friday, police arrested a suspect responsible for vandalizing a Vietnamese business in the Columbus Park neighborhood this week, according to a social media report from Kansas City Police.

Officers worked with detectives from a neighboring agency to track down this criminal. Police are now checking into other crimes this suspect may have committed, and charges are pending.

Police did not release the name of the suspect or additional details.

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating alleged criminal damage in Kansas City have made an arrest.Early Friday, police arrested a suspect responsible for vandalizing a Vietnamese business in the Columbus Park neighborhood this week, according to a social media report from Kansas City Police.Officers worked with detectives from a neighboring agency to track down this criminal. Police are now checking into other crimes this suspect may have committed, and charges are pending.Police did not release the name of the suspect or additional details.

Suspect accused of vandalism at Vietnamese business in KC

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for a shooting incident at a health care office.

On Thursday evening, sheriff's deputies driving in the area of the Johnson County Mental Health Center, 1125 West Spruce Street in Olathe when they observed a subject shooting into the front of the building, according to a statement from the Johnson County Sheriff.

Sheriff's deputies and Olathe police responded immediately to the scene and were able to detain the subject, later identified as 34-year-old Joseph S. Longman without further incident. The office was closed and there were no injuries.

Longman is being held on a requested charge of aggravated assault, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for a shooting incident at a health care office.On Thursday evening, sheriff's deputies driving in the area of the Johnson County Mental Health Center, 1125 West Spruce Street in Olathe when they observed a subject shooting into the front of the building, according to a statement from the Johnson County Sheriff.Sheriff's deputies and Olathe police responded immediately to the scene and were able to detain the subject, later identified as 34-year-old Joseph S. Longman without further incident. The office was closed and there were no injuries.Longman is being held on a requested charge of aggravated assault, according to online jail records.

Suspect fired gun into front of Kan. mental health office

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week's election with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect.

Investigators learned of the plan to kill Trump from Farhad Shakeri, an accused Iranian government asset who spent time in American prisons for robbery and who authorities say maintains a network of criminal associates enlisted by Tehran for surveillance and murder-for-hire plots.

Shakeri told investigators that a contact in Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed him this past September to set aside other work he was doing and assemble a plan within seven days to surveil and ultimately kill Trump, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court in Manhattan.

The official was quoted by Shakeri as saying that “We have already spent a lot of money" and that “money’s not an issue.” Shakeri told investigators the official told him that if he could not put together a plan within the seven-day timeframe, then the plot would be paused until after the election because the official assumed Trump would lose and that it would be easier to kill him then, the complaint said.

Shakeri is at large and remains in Iran. Two other men were arrested on charges that Shakeri recruited them to follow and kill&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-murderforhire-human-rights-alinejad-1c12a0add2181238568109754f5ed6bd">prominent Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad</a>, who has endured mulitple Iranian murder-for-hire plots foiled by law enforcement.

“I’m very shocked,” said Alinejad, speaking by telephone to The Associated Press from Berlin, where she was about to attend a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the tearing down of the wall. “This is the third attempt against me and that’s shocking.”

In a post on the social media platform X, she said: "I came to America to practice my First Amendment right to freedom of speech — I don’t want to die. I want to fight against tyranny, and I deserve to be safe. Thank you to law enforcement for protecting me, but I urge the U.S. government to protect the national security of America."

Lawyers for the two other defendants, identified as Jonathan Loadholt and Carlisle Rivera, did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Iran's U.N. Mission declined to comment.

Shakeri, an Afghan national who immigrated to the U.S. as a child but was later deported after spending 14 years in prison for robbery, also told investigators that he was tasked by his Revolutionary Guard contact with plotting the killings of two Jewish-Americans living in New York and Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka. Officials say he overlapped with Rivera while in prison as well as an unidentified co-conspirator.

The criminal complaint says Shakeri disclosed some of the details of the alleged plots in a series of recorded telephone interviews with FBI agents while in Iran. The stated reason for his cooperation, he told investigators, was to try to get a reduced prison sentence for an associate behind bars in the U.S.

According to the complaint, though officials determined that some of the information he provided was false, his statements regarding a plot to kill Trump and Iran's willingness to pay large sums of money were determined to be accurate.

The plot, disclosed just days after Trump's defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris, reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials, including Trump, on U.S. soil. Last summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-pakistan-murderforhire-trump-justice-department-5a3abe0895ae7c2be14f89fc4e49bc53">the Justice Department charged a Pakistani man with ties to Iran</a>&nbsp;in a murder-for-hire plot targeting American officials.

“There are few actors in the world that pose as grave a threat to the national security of the United States as does Iran,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Friday. FBI Director Christopher Wray said the case shows Iran's “continued brazen attempts to target U.S. citizens,” including Trump, “other government leaders and dissidents who criticize the regime in Tehran.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-election-interference-dni-ae96f57f438772dac08e076be7aa4904">Iranian operatives also conducted a hack-and-leak operation</a>&nbsp;of emails belonging to Trump campaign associates in what officials have assessed was an effort to interfere in the presidential election.

Intelligence officials have said Iran opposed Trump’s reelection, seeing him as more likely to increase tension between Washington and Tehran. Trump’s administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-ap-top-news-politics-iran-cead755353a1455bbef08ef289448994">ended a nuclear deal with Iran</a>, reimposed sanctions and ordered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-politics-government-iraq-qassim-soleimani-3353602bd30e683afec45d8c78196886">killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani</a>, an act that prompted Iran’s leaders to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ap-top-news-tehran-international-news-iraq-e36db7c72c1adba1a6cae75091bc273d">vow revenge</a>.

Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the president-elect was aware of the assassination plot and nothing will deter him “from returning to the White House and restoring peace around the world.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728861603734.png" alt="file photo courtesy CSPAN" />
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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week's election with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect.Investigators learned of the plan to kill Trump from Farhad Shakeri, an accused Iranian government asset who spent time in American prisons for robbery and who authorities say maintains a network of criminal associates enlisted by Tehran for surveillance and murder-for-hire plots.Shakeri told investigators that a contact in Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed him this past September to set aside other work he was doing and assemble a plan within seven days to surveil and ultimately kill Trump, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court in Manhattan.The official was quoted by Shakeri as saying that “We have already spent a lot of money" and that “money’s not an issue.” Shakeri told investigators the official told him that if he could not put together a plan within the seven-day timeframe, then the plot would be paused until after the election because the official assumed Trump would lose and that it would be easier to kill him then, the complaint said.Shakeri is at large and remains in Iran. Two other men were arrested on charges that Shakeri recruited them to follow and kill&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-murderforhire-human-rights-alinejad-1c12a0add2181238568109754f5ed6bd">prominent Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad</a>, who has endured mulitple Iranian murder-for-hire plots foiled by law enforcement.“I’m very shocked,” said Alinejad, speaking by telephone to The Associated Press from Berlin, where she was about to attend a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the tearing down of the wall. “This is the third attempt against me and that’s shocking.”In a post on the social media platform X, she said: "I came to America to practice my First Amendment right to freedom of speech — I don’t want to die. I want to fight against tyranny, and I deserve to be safe. Thank you to law enforcement for protecting me, but I urge the U.S. government to protect the national security of America."Lawyers for the two other defendants, identified as Jonathan Loadholt and Carlisle Rivera, did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Iran's U.N. Mission declined to comment.Shakeri, an Afghan national who immigrated to the U.S. as a child but was later deported after spending 14 years in prison for robbery, also told investigators that he was tasked by his Revolutionary Guard contact with plotting the killings of two Jewish-Americans living in New York and Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka. Officials say he overlapped with Rivera while in prison as well as an unidentified co-conspirator.The criminal complaint says Shakeri disclosed some of the details of the alleged plots in a series of recorded telephone interviews with FBI agents while in Iran. The stated reason for his cooperation, he told investigators, was to try to get a reduced prison sentence for an associate behind bars in the U.S.According to the complaint, though officials determined that some of the information he provided was false, his statements regarding a plot to kill Trump and Iran's willingness to pay large sums of money were determined to be accurate.The plot, disclosed just days after Trump's defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris, reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials, including Trump, on U.S. soil. Last summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-pakistan-murderforhire-trump-justice-department-5a3abe0895ae7c2be14f89fc4e49bc53">the Justice Department charged a Pakistani man with ties to Iran</a>&nbsp;in a murder-for-hire plot targeting American officials.“There are few actors in the world that pose as grave a threat to the national security of the United States as does Iran,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Friday. FBI Director Christopher Wray said the case shows Iran's “continued brazen attempts to target U.S. citizens,” including Trump, “other government leaders and dissidents who criticize the regime in Tehran.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-election-interference-dni-ae96f57f438772dac08e076be7aa4904">Iranian operatives also conducted a hack-and-leak operation</a>&nbsp;of emails belonging to Trump campaign associates in what officials have assessed was an effort to interfere in the presidential election.Intelligence officials have said Iran opposed Trump’s reelection, seeing him as more likely to increase tension between Washington and Tehran. Trump’s administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-ap-top-news-politics-iran-cead755353a1455bbef08ef289448994">ended a nuclear deal with Iran</a>, reimposed sanctions and ordered the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-politics-government-iraq-qassim-soleimani-3353602bd30e683afec45d8c78196886">killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani</a>, an act that prompted Iran’s leaders to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ap-top-news-tehran-international-news-iraq-e36db7c72c1adba1a6cae75091bc273d">vow revenge</a>.Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the president-elect was aware of the assassination plot and nothing will deter him “from returning to the White House and restoring peace around the world.”____

DOJ unseals charges in thwarted Iranian plot to kill Trump 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita and asking for help with information.

Just after 11p.m.&nbsp;Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of Mascot in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.

First found two victims a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman identified as Deanna Garcia.

The male victim reported hearing several gunshots outside their residence as they prepared for bed. The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his lower left leg and was transported to a local hospital by Sedgwick County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. 

He has since been released. Garcia sustained critical injuries from a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased&nbsp;at 11:54 p.m.&nbsp;by medical staff, according to Ford. Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.

Anyone with information is urged to contact WPD Investigators at&nbsp;316-268-4407. For those wishing to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;316-267-2111.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731033478348.png" alt="View near the crime scene -image courtesy KWCH" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita and asking for help with information.Just after 11p.m.&nbsp;Wednesday, police&nbsp; responded to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of Mascot in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford.First found two victims a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman identified as Deanna Garcia.The male victim reported hearing several gunshots outside their residence as they prepared for bed. The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his lower left leg and was transported to a local hospital by Sedgwick County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released. Garcia sustained critical injuries from a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased&nbsp;at 11:54 p.m.&nbsp;by medical staff, according to Ford. Police have not reported an arrest or possible suspect information.Anyone with information is urged to contact WPD Investigators at&nbsp;316-268-4407. For those wishing to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at&nbsp;316-267-2111.

Homicide: Kan. couple preparing for bed shot in their home

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple drug allegations after an arrest.

Just after 11p.m. Nov. 4, sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 49 at the Passaic exit, approximately 25 miles east of Lacygne Kansas, according to a media release.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple drug allegations after an arrest.Just after 11p.m. Nov. 4, sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 49 at the Passaic exit, approximately 25 miles east of Lacygne Kansas, according to a media release.The Deputy made contact with the occupants and identified the two as 40-year-old Ashley C. Alexander (Burris) of Montrose and 40-year-old Amber R. Jefferies of Butler.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730979082801.png" alt="Alexander photo Bates Co." />
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 </figure> During the traffic stop a K9 unit responded to the scene. During a free air sniff of the vehicle, K9 Griff alerted to the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle. During the subsequent search a fake soda can was located with a false compartment that contained approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 7 grams of fentanyl. Several items of drug paraphernalia were also located in the vehicle.&nbsp; Under Missouri law, possession of 20 milligrams of fentanyl is considered 1st degree trafficking narcotics, a class A felony. These two were in possession of over 7,000 milligrams of fentanyl. According to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2FDEA.gov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ydJB5TftUCxDiL-ojSXZ58k0BDlapXdhFnY0x0uO1b2IrPWGzxyT72Cs_aem_rxjgNOgAaim27yCOOo11XQ&amp;h=AT3oRdrUIp0F3LDhbSJIc_kdkt3GKQPKYiinnptARzTD9j9DE39jEKXdV0l_4zmeG24TT7xLNFIh429-QWSfFC1MTWrUhyzD8eSXNcXw796resals_4VSCR8mfC-vVYmziBh2HU&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3CWTK82SnMBx7soIYY2MRx3akYX6W-iA76Yq1-JELSBAwhh3C8LKG6dvfZBo8GjpIQKDuXPEpDET_eYbJEwftWje-LYlmg_D0jBgdHCbkTkaWqf9zJCKkb-0XTWu3a1tdmnlfRnsq_12z3qiWQ1QsE3GGw5dzQ6slc7dBVA-sIlH46L67cGT5T6mmPr48ZvH61lam5WNWXbcU-8GyFYSi3bw" target="_blank">DEA.gov</a>, approximately 2 milligrams of fentanyl is fatal to the average person. Potentially, these two had enough fentanyl to kill the every person in the City of Adrian and Rich Hill combined. Both Jeffries and Alexander have been charged with one count of Trafficking drugs in the first degree and possession of methamphetamine. Bonds were set at $150,000 cash only. These two have an extensive criminal history related to narcotics in the region, according to the Sheriff's office.