JOHNSON COUNTY —A teen who admitted bringing a gun to a high school in Kansas is going to remain in custody.

On Wednesday, Judge Brenda Cameron sentenced 16-year-old Derek Reyna-Mendez to 12 months in the juvenile correctional facility, according to the Johnson Count District Attorney's office.&nbsp; He was originally charged with Firearm possession by a felon, Juvenile possession of firearm and interference with law enforcement.

In February, Reyna-Mendez pleaded guilty to firearm possession by a felon.&nbsp; In December of 2024 arrested him for bringing a gun to Shawnee Mission South High School.

JOHNSON COUNTY —A teen who admitted bringing a gun to a high school in Kansas is going to remain in custody.On Wednesday, Judge Brenda Cameron sentenced 16-year-old Derek Reyna-Mendez to 12 months in the juvenile correctional facility, according to the Johnson Count District Attorney's office.&nbsp; He was originally charged with Firearm possession by a felon, Juvenile possession of firearm and interference with law enforcement.In February, Reyna-Mendez pleaded guilty to firearm possession by a felon.&nbsp; In December of 2024 arrested him for bringing a gun to Shawnee Mission South High School.

Kansas teen sentenced for bringing gun to school

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.

Keaton Segebart, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 03/27

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/2025/3/1743169762232.jpeg" alt="Korina Lafitte, Probation violation (Two counts), arrested 03/27" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Keaton Segebart, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 03/27Recent 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 March 28

FORD COUNTY —The Dodge City Police Department’s Special Operations Division successfully executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Otero on Tuesday, leading to the discovery of a significant marijuana distribution operation and the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs and firearms.

The search warrant was executed following an extensive investigation sparked by a tip received via Tip411. The anonymous report alerted authorities to individuals involved in the sale of large quantities of THC vape cartridges. 

Further investigation revealed a juvenile male was not only advertising and distributing THC products but also attempting to sell firearms on a social media platform. 

Authorities arrested two juvenile males and sent them to a juvenile detention facility. They face requested charges including Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Using a Telecommunication Facility to Arrange a Felony Drug Violation, and No Drug Tax Stamp..

During the investigation, detectives recovered over 400 THC vape cartridges, multiple ounces of THC concentrate, raw marijuana, over four pounds of marijuana edibles, a small amount of cocaine, over $1000.00 in cash, and ten firearms, including an AK47 pistol and an SKS rifle.

 The total estimated weight of the THC products seized exceeded 4100 grams. The THC vape cartridges alone have a street value of approximately $14,000.00.&nbsp;

In addition to the juvenile arrests, two adults in the home were also arrested. 39-year-old Sara Myers and 40-year-old Juan Perez Tapia both residents of the house, are facing requsted charges of multiple counts of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Endangerment of a Child, and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct. 

They were booked into the Ford County Jail and are being held on $100,000 bond.

The investigation remains active, possibly leading to additional arrests and cases being filed with the Ford County Attorney’s Office. 

"This operation also brings attention to the growing epidemic of THC vape use among high school students in Dodge City and across the nation. In recent years, the use of THC vapes has become a significant problem within our schools, with many students turning to these easily concealable devices as a means to consume marijuana. The prevalence of THC vapes among high school students poses serious health risks, including potential addiction, respiratory issues, and exposure to unregulated substances, as many of these cartridges are sold on the black market without proper testing or safety standards." "The Dodge City Police Department is urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about the dangers of THC vapes and to be vigilant about any suspicious behavior."

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 </figure>FORD COUNTY —The Dodge City Police Department’s Special Operations Division successfully executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Otero on Tuesday, leading to the discovery of a significant marijuana distribution operation and the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs and firearms.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743113161232.jpeg" alt="Photo&nbsp; Dodge City Police" />
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 </figure>The search warrant was executed following an extensive investigation sparked by a tip received via Tip411. The anonymous report alerted authorities to individuals involved in the sale of large quantities of THC vape cartridges. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743113260666.png" alt="Tapia photo Ford County" />
 <figcaption>Tapia photo Ford County</figcaption>
 </figure>Further investigation revealed a juvenile male was not only advertising and distributing THC products but also attempting to sell firearms on a social media platform. Authorities arrested two juvenile males and sent them to a juvenile detention facility. They face requested charges including Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Using a Telecommunication Facility to Arrange a Felony Drug Violation, and No Drug Tax Stamp..During the investigation, detectives recovered over 400 THC vape cartridges, multiple ounces of THC concentrate, raw marijuana, over four pounds of marijuana edibles, a small amount of cocaine, over $1000.00 in cash, and ten firearms, including an AK47 pistol and an SKS rifle. The total estimated weight of the THC products seized exceeded 4100 grams. The THC vape cartridges alone have a street value of approximately $14,000.00.&nbsp;In addition to the juvenile arrests, two adults in the home were also arrested. 39-year-old Sara Myers and 40-year-old Juan Perez Tapia both residents of the house, are facing requsted charges of multiple counts of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Endangerment of a Child, and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct. They were booked into the Ford County Jail and are being held on $100,000 bond.The investigation remains active, possibly leading to additional arrests and cases being filed with the Ford County Attorney’s Office. "This operation also brings attention to the growing epidemic of THC vape use among high school students in Dodge City and across the nation. In recent years, the use of THC vapes has become a significant problem within our schools, with many students turning to these easily concealable devices as a means to consume marijuana. The prevalence of THC vapes among high school students poses serious health risks, including potential addiction, respiratory issues, and exposure to unregulated substances, as many of these cartridges are sold on the black market without proper testing or safety standards." "The Dodge City Police Department is urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about the dangers of THC vapes and to be vigilant about any suspicious behavior."

Police alert parents: Juveniles, adults arrested in drug bust

SHAWNEE COUNTY – A Topeka man has been arrested following a residential burglary investigation in Topeka.

Just before 4p.m. March 18, police responded to a&nbsp;reported burglary in the 1200 block of SW Hillsdale Street, according police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

 It was reported someone had damaged property and entered a residence. On March 20, around 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the same residence for the report of a second burglary, property damage and items that had been stolen.

On March 25, 2025, around 10 a.m., officers observed a person matching the description of the suspect in the 4100 block of SW Huntoon Street. The man was later identified as Jeremy Boone Rath, 25, of Topeka.

As a result of the investigation, Rath was later arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime, Stalking; Reckless Conduct Causing Fear Person/Family, Theft &lt;$1,500 From Building, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1,000 and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743021000200.png" alt="Rath photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY – A Topeka man has been arrested following a residential burglary investigation in Topeka.Just before 4p.m. March 18, police responded to a&nbsp;reported burglary in the 1200 block of SW Hillsdale Street, according police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. It was reported someone had damaged property and entered a residence. On March 20, around 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the same residence for the report of a second burglary, property damage and items that had been stolen.On March 25, 2025, around 10 a.m., officers observed a person matching the description of the suspect in the 4100 block of SW Huntoon Street. The man was later identified as Jeremy Boone Rath, 25, of Topeka.As a result of the investigation, Rath was later arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Burglary; Dwelling to commit felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime, Stalking; Reckless Conduct Causing Fear Person/Family, Theft &lt;$1,500 From Building, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value &lt; $1,000 and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.

Kan. man accused of stalking, home burglary 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man accused in the domestic violence murder of a Wichita woman was in&nbsp;Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom on Monday for a bench trial.

Carlos Anderson-Honeycutt, 26, Wichita, was found guilty of the murder of&nbsp; Britnee Wicker, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. 

On November, 19, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting at a home in the 2300 block of S. Belmont in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.&nbsp;

First responders located 24-year-old Brittnee Wicker inside her home with a fatal gunshot wound. She would be pronounced deceased on the scene.

On Tuesday, the Wichita Police Department made significant progress in the investigation into the homicide.

On Monday the Sedgwick County District Attorney was presented with evidence, leading to the charging Anderson-Honeycutt with 1st Degree Murder in the case, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Following a thorough collaborative effort with law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Wichita Police Department discovered that&nbsp;Anderson-Honeycutt was in the State of Texas. Coordinating with partners in Texas, particularly the United States Customs and Border Patrol, an arrest was successfully made near Brownsville, Texas.&nbsp;

On Nov. 15, 2023 authorities booked Anderson-Honeycutt into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; He is now scheduled for sentencing in May, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man accused in the domestic violence murder of a Wichita woman was in&nbsp;Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom on Monday for a bench trial.Carlos Anderson-Honeycutt, 26, Wichita, was found guilty of the murder of&nbsp; Britnee Wicker, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. On November, 19, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting at a home in the 2300 block of S. Belmont in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700926072292.png" alt="Britnee Wicker-photo Affinity Mortuary" />
 <figcaption>Britnee Wicker-photo Affinity Mortuary</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders located 24-year-old Brittnee Wicker inside her home with a fatal gunshot wound. She would be pronounced deceased on the scene.On Tuesday, the Wichita Police Department made significant progress in the investigation into the homicide.On Monday the Sedgwick County District Attorney was presented with evidence, leading to the charging Anderson-Honeycutt with 1st Degree Murder in the case, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.Following a thorough collaborative effort with law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Wichita Police Department discovered that&nbsp;Anderson-Honeycutt was in the State of Texas. Coordinating with partners in Texas, particularly the United States Customs and Border Patrol, an arrest was successfully made near Brownsville, Texas.&nbsp;On Nov. 15, 2023 authorities booked Anderson-Honeycutt into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; He is now scheduled for sentencing in May, according to the district attorney's office.

Man captured at the Mexico border guilty of Kan. woman's murder

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas felon accused of killing a man in 2024 in Wichita is scheduled for sentencing on Thursday afternoon.

Yancy Hermosillo, 37,&nbsp; will appear before Judge Jeffrey Goering, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Hermosillo was found&nbsp; guilty of&nbsp; second degree; unintentional but reckless murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Ladonte Ostrander on January 16, 2024.

Early the morning of the crime, police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the 1000 block of S. Market in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp;

In the 900 block of S. Market Street, first responders discovered Ostrander with a gunshot wound to his lower extremities. Sedgwick County EMS transported him in critical condition to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police arrested&nbsp; Hermosillo&nbsp; the following day. He&nbsp;has previous felony convictions for domestic battery, criminal threat,&nbsp; and aggravated interference with parental custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas felon accused of killing a man in 2024 in Wichita is scheduled for sentencing on Thursday afternoon.Yancy Hermosillo, 37,&nbsp; will appear before Judge Jeffrey Goering, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Hermosillo was found&nbsp; guilty of&nbsp; second degree; unintentional but reckless murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Ladonte Ostrander on January 16, 2024.Early the morning of the crime, police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots in the 1000 block of S. Market in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.&nbsp;In the 900 block of S. Market Street, first responders discovered Ostrander with a gunshot wound to his lower extremities. Sedgwick County EMS transported him in critical condition to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.Police arrested&nbsp; Hermosillo&nbsp; the following day. He&nbsp;has previous felony convictions for domestic battery, criminal threat,&nbsp; and aggravated interference with parental custody, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.&nbsp;

Sentencing Day: Kansas felon found guilty of murder

RUSH COUNTY—&nbsp;The Rush County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a cruelty to animals investigation Wednesday. Deputies responded to an initial report of a firearm being stolen from a residence in La Crosse, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.

 During the investigation, the firearm was found inside the residence. Deputies observed poor living conditions in the residence, many animals in the residence, as well as other factors in the residence that led to probable cause to arrest both residents. 

A search warrant was secured and upon searching the residence, 54 live animals were removed from the residence and placement was found for each animal in six separate facilities. 

The Rush County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by a veterinarian on scene, as well as three Animal Control Officers from the Hutchinson Kansas Animal Control. 

Without their assistance, it would have been difficult to determine the needs of each animal to properly place them. The initial deputies finished the investigation, working approximately 44 hours in the last 48 hours to make sure their duties were complete and every animal was safe. 

They were also assisted by the rest of the patrol team, not being on duty, who worked approximately nineteen hours, with minimal sleep beforehand, to make sure all duties were complete and all animals were safe. This is an ongoing criminal investigation.

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 </figure>RUSH COUNTY—&nbsp;The Rush County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a cruelty to animals investigation Wednesday. Deputies responded to an initial report of a firearm being stolen from a residence in La Crosse, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743091175194.png" alt="Photos Rush Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photos Rush Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure> During the investigation, the firearm was found inside the residence. Deputies observed poor living conditions in the residence, many animals in the residence, as well as other factors in the residence that led to probable cause to arrest both residents. A search warrant was secured and upon searching the residence, 54 live animals were removed from the residence and placement was found for each animal in six separate facilities. The Rush County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by a veterinarian on scene, as well as three Animal Control Officers from the Hutchinson Kansas Animal Control. Without their assistance, it would have been difficult to determine the needs of each animal to properly place them. The initial deputies finished the investigation, working approximately 44 hours in the last 48 hours to make sure their duties were complete and every animal was safe. They were also assisted by the rest of the patrol team, not being on duty, who worked approximately nineteen hours, with minimal sleep beforehand, to make sure all duties were complete and all animals were safe. This is an ongoing criminal investigation.

Criminal investigation: 54 animals rescued from Kansas home

Kenneth Ford, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 03/26

Heather Archambault, DUI - Liquor or Drugs, arrested 03/26

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/2025/3/1743086476515.jpeg" alt="Kelsey Pearson, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; Traffic contraband into correctional facility; Failure to appear, arrested 03/26" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743086584096.jpeg" alt="Domnick Livingston, Defacing identification marks on a firearm;&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance: Possession of stolen property; Outside warrant, arrested 03/26" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743086668100.jpeg" alt="Amanda Defulvio,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of controlled substance; Criminal trespass, arrested 03/26" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743086828076.jpeg" alt="Darrell Smith, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture controlled substance; Distribute hallucinogenic; Dose &gt; 1,000 units, arrested 03/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743086837741.jpeg" alt="Jalen Clark,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Traffic contraband into correctional facility; Endangering a child; Domestic battery; Possession of marijuana, arrested 03/26" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Kenneth Ford, Cancelled/suspended/revoked driver's license, arrested 03/26Heather Archambault, DUI - Liquor or Drugs, arrested 03/26Recent 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 March 27

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest during a house fire.

Just before 7:30a.m. March 24, emergency personnel were dispatched to a fire at a home at 103 S. Eastern Avenue in Hoyt, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The reporting party stated they could not get any of the occupants of the residence to come to the door to escape the fire located on the porch which spread to the rear of the residence. 

 Jackson County Sheriff Deputies arrived on scene and made forcible entry after attempting to contact any occupants inside.  Law enforcement found the sole occupant Shandra Rose Ahlstedt, 35, of Hoyt and was able to escort her to safety with no injuries. 

 A deputy observed drug paraphernalia inside the residence.  A search warrant for the residence was obtained and executed where crack cocaine, marijuana, THC and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were located.

 The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and caused from a charcoal grill which had blown over in the wind and started the fire. 

Ahlstedt was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest during a house fire.Just before 7:30a.m. March 24, emergency personnel were dispatched to a fire at a home at 103 S. Eastern Avenue in Hoyt, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The reporting party stated they could not get any of the occupants of the residence to come to the door to escape the fire located on the porch which spread to the rear of the residence. Jackson County Sheriff Deputies arrived on scene and made forcible entry after attempting to contact any occupants inside. Law enforcement found the sole occupant Shandra Rose Ahlstedt, 35, of Hoyt and was able to escort her to safety with no injuries. A deputy observed drug paraphernalia inside the residence. A search warrant for the residence was obtained and executed where crack cocaine, marijuana, THC and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were located. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and caused from a charcoal grill which had blown over in the wind and started the fire. Ahlstedt was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas woman arrested during house fire

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY&nbsp; — Law enforcement are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy at an apartment complex in Leavenworth.

Just before 4:30a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a medical call just at Woodland Village apartments 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to Leavenworth Police Department Major Dan Nicodemus.

First responders found the child who was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are working to determine how the boy died.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest, the name of the child or additional details.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY&nbsp; — Law enforcement are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy at an apartment complex in Leavenworth.Just before 4:30a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a medical call just at Woodland Village apartments 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to Leavenworth Police Department Major Dan Nicodemus.First responders found the child who was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are working to determine how the boy died.&nbsp; &nbsp;Police have not reported an arrest, the name of the child or additional details.

Police investigate death of 3-year-old Kansas boy

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman is due in court Thursday after authorities said some of her over 50 dogs attacked and killed her 76-year-old mother.

Jessica Hoff, 47, was arrested March 21, in connection with the February death of LaVonne Hoff, who had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dementia-alzheimers-aging-brain-health-82b74dd1834b6387284164da655eaad8">dementia</a>&nbsp;and required 24-hour care, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.

The office said Jessica Hoff left her mother at home alone in Colorado City, 140 miles south of Denver, while she did errands Feb. 3. Later that day, deputies found LaVonne Hoff unconscious and several dogs running loose along with about two dozen other dogs and seven birds that were in cages, the sheriff's office said.

A search of the home and another property owned by Jessica Hoff nearby found a total of 54 dogs, several of them in poor health. The dogs and birds were found in unsanitary conditions and were seized by animal control, the sheriff’s office said.

Jessica Hoff, who was in jail Monday. Prosecutors have not filed formal charges against her, according to court records. She is being represented by a lawyer from the public defender's office, which doesn't comment on its cases to the media.

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 </figure>PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman is due in court Thursday after authorities said some of her over 50 dogs attacked and killed her 76-year-old mother.Jessica Hoff, 47, was arrested March 21, in connection with the February death of LaVonne Hoff, who had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dementia-alzheimers-aging-brain-health-82b74dd1834b6387284164da655eaad8">dementia</a>&nbsp;and required 24-hour care, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.The office said Jessica Hoff left her mother at home alone in Colorado City, 140 miles south of Denver, while she did errands Feb. 3. Later that day, deputies found LaVonne Hoff unconscious and several dogs running loose along with about two dozen other dogs and seven birds that were in cages, the sheriff's office said.A search of the home and another property owned by Jessica Hoff nearby found a total of 54 dogs, several of them in poor health. The dogs and birds were found in unsanitary conditions and were seized by animal control, the sheriff’s office said.Jessica Hoff, who was in jail Monday. Prosecutors have not filed formal charges against her, according to court records. She is being represented by a lawyer from the public defender's office, which doesn't comment on its cases to the media.

Mother killed by some of her daughter's more than 50 dogs

KANSAS CITY, Kan.&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents were involved in a shooting while serving an arrest warrant just before 9p.m. Wednesday at the El Rio Bravo Supermarket at 11 S. 10th&nbsp;St. in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release from the agency.

While KBI agents attempted to make the arrest, the 25-year-old male subject was shot. The man was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for his injury and is expected to recover. KBI agents were not injured during the incident, however, following the shooting the involved agent was medically evaluated and then released.

As is standard procedure, the special agent who fired will be placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation.

The KBI asked the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) to investigate this shooting. Further information related to this investigation is expected to come from KCKPD.&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY, Kan.&nbsp;-&nbsp;Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents were involved in a shooting while serving an arrest warrant just before 9p.m. Wednesday at the El Rio Bravo Supermarket at 11 S. 10th&nbsp;St. in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release from the agency.While KBI agents attempted to make the arrest, the 25-year-old male subject was shot. The man was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for his injury and is expected to recover. KBI agents were not injured during the incident, however, following the shooting the involved agent was medically evaluated and then released.As is standard procedure, the special agent who fired will be placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation.The KBI asked the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) to investigate this shooting. Further information related to this investigation is expected to come from KCKPD.&nbsp;

KBI special agent shot man while serving a warrant 

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas couple on multiple allegations after a traffic stop arrest.

Just before 12:30a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for excessive speed and equipment violations in the vicinity of Kansas 4 highway and Wakarusa Road just north of Eskridge in Wabaunsee County, according to the sheriff's department.&nbsp;

Two sheriff's department officials made contact with the vehicle occupants and their subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver, identified as 33-year-old Colter Weeks of Louisville, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was taken into custody on scene without incident on requested charges of driving while suspended, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (two counts); Methamphetamine and HCL base crack cocaine.

The passenger, identified as 34-year-old Jerah Weeks of Louisville, Kansas&nbsp; was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (two counts); Methamphetamine &amp; HCL base crack cocaine and for unlawfully obtaining prescription drugs.

Colter Weeks has a previous felony conviction for battery on a city or county corrections officer, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas couple on multiple allegations after a traffic stop arrest.Just before 12:30a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for excessive speed and equipment violations in the vicinity of Kansas 4 highway and Wakarusa Road just north of Eskridge in Wabaunsee County, according to the sheriff's department.&nbsp;Two sheriff's department officials made contact with the vehicle occupants and their subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver, identified as 33-year-old Colter Weeks of Louisville, Kansas.&nbsp;He was taken into custody on scene without incident on requested charges of driving while suspended, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (two counts); Methamphetamine and HCL base crack cocaine.The passenger, identified as 34-year-old Jerah Weeks of Louisville, Kansas&nbsp; was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (two counts); Methamphetamine &amp; HCL base crack cocaine and for unlawfully obtaining prescription drugs.Colter Weeks has a previous felony conviction for battery on a city or county corrections officer, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Sheriff: Kansas felon caught transporting crack cocaine

Necrecha Knighton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/25

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/2025/3/1742997013434.jpeg" alt="Janessa Avig, Failure to appear, arrested 03/25" />
 <figcaption>Janessa Avig, Failure to appear, arrested 03/25</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742997023937.jpeg" alt="Tannin Woods, Outside warrant, arrested 03/25" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742997042874.jpeg" alt="Dshawn Grant, Domestic battery, arrested 03/25" />
 <figcaption>Dshawn Grant, Domestic battery, arrested 03/25</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Necrecha Knighton, Domestic battery, arrested 03/25Recent 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 March 26

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after altercation with sheriff's deputies in Douglas County.

Just before 1p.m. Tuesday, deputies arrested&nbsp;a 40-year-old Lawrence man who had displayed a knife while they sought to apprehend him on a warrant, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.

The man had an outstanding warrant for an alleged parole violation.

Deputies saw the suspect display the knife as they directed him to stop walking in the 1000 block between Kentucky and Vermont streets in Lawrence. The suspect eventually dropped the knife, and deputies took him to the Douglas County Jail. No one was injured.&nbsp; The sheriff's office did not release the name of the suspect or list requested charges.

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after altercation with sheriff's deputies in Douglas County.Just before 1p.m. Tuesday, deputies arrested&nbsp;a 40-year-old Lawrence man who had displayed a knife while they sought to apprehend him on a warrant, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.The man had an outstanding warrant for an alleged parole violation.Deputies saw the suspect display the knife as they directed him to stop walking in the 1000 block between Kentucky and Vermont streets in Lawrence. The suspect eventually dropped the knife, and deputies took him to the Douglas County Jail. No one was injured.&nbsp; The sheriff's office did not release the name of the suspect or list requested charges.

Sheriff: Kansas man threatened deputies with a knife

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas teen charged as an adult in for a double murder is due back in court Wednesday.

Elias Cerda, 15, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge Christopher Magana's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In December, Judge Shawn Elliot charged Cerda with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In January 2024, police responded to reports of shots being fired in the area of 5200 E Kensington in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.

Around the same time, officers were dispatched to an area hospital for the report of two walk-in shooting victims later identified as 14-year-old Emoni Shears and 19-year-old Jhiquez Roberts both of Wichita. They were later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives and patrol officers immediately began investigating this case and following up on leads. Police arrested Cerda, who was 14 at the time. He was booked into the Sedgwick County jail on November 27, according to online jail records.&nbsp; 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734098604588.png" alt="Cerda-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Cerda-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas teen charged as an adult in for a double murder is due back in court Wednesday.Elias Cerda, 15, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge Christopher Magana's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In December, Judge Shawn Elliot charged Cerda with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In January 2024, police responded to reports of shots being fired in the area of 5200 E Kensington in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.Around the same time, officers were dispatched to an area hospital for the report of two walk-in shooting victims later identified as 14-year-old Emoni Shears and 19-year-old Jhiquez Roberts both of Wichita. They were later pronounced deceased at the hospital.Detectives and patrol officers immediately began investigating this case and following up on leads. Police arrested Cerda, who was 14 at the time. He was booked into the Sedgwick County jail on November 27, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

Kan. boy, charged as an adult, due back in court for double murder

BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged sex crimes in Butler County and made seven arrests.

On March 21 and 22, the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Andover Police Department, and El Dorado Police Department conducted a joint counter-human trafficking operation to deter human trafficking and commercial sex crimes in Butler County, according to Sheriff Monty Hughey.

Investigators and officers worked with ICTSOS, a local advocacy group providing support to survivors of trafficking. They met with potential victims of trafficking and offered paths to survivorship to ten people who were engaged in commercial sex work during the course of the operation. One suspect was identified as a sex trafficker during this advocacy initiative, located nearby, and arrested for promoting the sale of sexual relations, a felony.

This operation also identified and arrested six men who agreed to purchase sexual relations from a minor child in Butler County. These men have been arrested and booked into the Butler County jail on a variety of felony charges:

Kimron Charvell Burris, 31, has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Driving While Suspended.

Shane Anthony Pitman (39) has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, and Promote Obscenity, distribute obscene material.

Jose Campos-Urrutia (36) has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Indecent Solicitation of a Child.

Andrew Jordan Bikar (22) has been charged with Aggravated Human trafficking, Electronic Soliciatation Of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Indecent Solicitation Of a Child, and Promote Obscenity, distribute obscene material.

Anthony Joseph Blakely (35) has been arrested and is awaiting charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child,&nbsp;Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, and Indecent Solicitation Of a Child.

Joseph Frank Patrick III, 31, has been arrested and is awaiting charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Aggravated Indecent Liberties With a Child, and Indecent Solicitation Of a Child.

Alexander Jamal Lane was arrested and is awaiting charges of Promoting The Sale of Sexual Relations

This operation was carefully designed to create a perception of risk to anyone willing to come to Butler County to exploit trafficking victims, vulnerable children, or engage in commercial sex. It was also designed to create hope and path to freedom for those who being exploited by these suspects.

The investigative team received incredible support from the Butler County Attorney's Office, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, Clinton County (MO) Sheriff's Office, Bourbon County Sheriff's Office, and the Ray County (MO) Counter-Human Trafficking Task Force. This operation represents the ongoing commitment of all the agencies and organizations to combat human trafficking.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742934932573.png" alt="Pitman Butler County" />
 <figcaption>Pitman Butler County</figcaption>
 </figure>BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged sex crimes in Butler County and made seven arrests.On March 21 and 22, the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Andover Police Department, and El Dorado Police Department conducted a joint counter-human trafficking operation to deter human trafficking and commercial sex crimes in Butler County, according to Sheriff Monty Hughey.Investigators and officers worked with ICTSOS, a local advocacy group providing support to survivors of trafficking. They met with potential victims of trafficking and offered paths to survivorship to ten people who were engaged in commercial sex work during the course of the operation. One suspect was identified as a sex trafficker during this advocacy initiative, located nearby, and arrested for promoting the sale of sexual relations, a felony.This operation also identified and arrested six men who agreed to purchase sexual relations from a minor child in Butler County. These men have been arrested and booked into the Butler County jail on a variety of felony charges:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935004769.png" alt="Burris -photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Burris -photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Kimron Charvell Burris, 31, has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Driving While Suspended.Shane Anthony Pitman (39) has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, and Promote Obscenity, distribute obscene material.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935047933.png" alt="Campos-Urrutia-photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Campos-Urrutia-photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Jose Campos-Urrutia (36) has been charged with Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Indecent Solicitation of a Child.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935091849.png" alt="Bikar photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Bikar photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Andrew Jordan Bikar (22) has been charged with Aggravated Human trafficking, Electronic Soliciatation Of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Indecent Solicitation Of a Child, and Promote Obscenity, distribute obscene material.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935152063.png" alt="Blakely photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Blakely photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Anthony Joseph Blakely (35) has been arrested and is awaiting charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child,&nbsp;Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, and Indecent Solicitation Of a Child.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935210342.png" alt="Patrick photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Patrick photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph Frank Patrick III, 31, has been arrested and is awaiting charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of a Child, Aggravated Indecent Liberties With a Child, and Indecent Solicitation Of a Child.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742935284256.png" alt="Lane photo Butler Co." />
 <figcaption>Lane photo Butler Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Alexander Jamal Lane was arrested and is awaiting charges of Promoting The Sale of Sexual RelationsThis operation was carefully designed to create a perception of risk to anyone willing to come to Butler County to exploit trafficking victims, vulnerable children, or engage in commercial sex. It was also designed to create hope and path to freedom for those who being exploited by these suspects.The investigative team received incredible support from the Butler County Attorney's Office, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, Clinton County (MO) Sheriff's Office, Bourbon County Sheriff's Office, and the Ray County (MO) Counter-Human Trafficking Task Force. This operation represents the ongoing commitment of all the agencies and organizations to combat human trafficking.

6 Kan. men accused of wanting to purchase sexual relations from a minor child 

Chara Baca, Failure to appear, arrested 03/20

Moncerrat Chavez, Unlawful damage to property, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 03/20

Azucena Jimenez Duran, Probation violation, arrested 03/21

Sierra Holman, Domestic battery, arrested 03/21

Jessica Urias, Criminal damage to property without consent (Value &lt; $1,000); Stalking, reckless conduct causing fear to person or family, arrested 03/21

Eliezer Ruiz Santiago, Interference with Law enforcement officer, arrested 03/21

Darion White, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; DUI - Liquor or drugs, arrested 03/22

Kirsten Houston, Unlawful damage to property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/22

Hope Hasty, Transporting an open container; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 03/22

Felicia Suburo, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/22

Mamadou Thoare, Failure to appear, arrested 03/23

Melissa Martins, DUI - Liquor or drugs, arrested 03/23

Bradford Naruo, Probation violation, arrested 03/23

Daniel Mims, Failure to appear, arrested 03/23

Kirsten Houston, Violation of a protection order, arrested 03/23

Nathaniel Whightsil, Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 03/24

Johnny Booth Copaus, Failure to appear, arrested 03/24

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/2025/3/1742915567057.jpeg" alt="Gregorio Chavez, Outside warrant (Three counts), Criminal deprivation of property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/21" />
 <figcaption>Gregorio Chavez, Outside warrant (Three counts), Criminal deprivation of property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742915631092.jpeg" alt="Aaron Renshaw, Traffic contraband into correctional facility; taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Distribute certain stimulant 3.5 - 100 grams in 1000 ft of school; Failure to appear (Two counts); Parole violation, arrested 03/21" />
 <figcaption>Aaron Renshaw, Traffic contraband into correctional facility; taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Distribute certain stimulant 3.5 - 100 grams in 1000 ft of school; Failure to appear (Two counts); Parole violation, arrested 03/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742915778670.jpeg" alt="Ashley Brown, Possession of marijuana; Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of stimulant, arrested 03/21" />
 <figcaption>Ashley Brown, Possession of marijuana; Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of stimulant, arrested 03/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742915889532.jpeg" alt="Myles Vaughn, Failure to appear; Probation violation, arrested 03/21" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917282556.jpeg" alt="Shelby Weekly, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, arrested 03/22" />
 <figcaption>Shelby Weekly, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, arrested 03/22</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917341534.jpeg" alt="James Scott, Violation of restrictions; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/23" />
 <figcaption>James Scott, Violation of restrictions; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 03/23</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917353373.jpeg" alt="Brandon Geer, Probation violation, arrested 03/23" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Geer, Probation violation, arrested 03/23</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917686473.jpeg" alt="Patrick Fantroy, Parole violation, arrested 03/24" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Fantroy, Parole violation, arrested 03/24</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917726163.jpeg" alt="Gage Foreman, Probation violation, arrested 03/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742917735221.jpeg" alt="Ronald Spencer, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 03/24" />
 <figcaption>Ronald Spencer, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 03/24</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Chara Baca, Failure to appear, arrested 03/20Moncerrat Chavez, Unlawful damage to property, Criminal deprivation of property, arrested 03/20Azucena Jimenez Duran, Probation violation, arrested 03/21Sierra Holman, Domestic battery, arrested 03/21Jessica Urias, Criminal damage to property without consent (Value &lt; $1,000); Stalking, reckless conduct causing fear to person or family, arrested 03/21Eliezer Ruiz Santiago, Interference with Law enforcement officer, arrested 03/21Darion White, Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; DUI - Liquor or drugs, arrested 03/22Kirsten Houston, Unlawful damage to property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/22Hope Hasty, Transporting an open container; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 03/22Felicia Suburo, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/22Mamadou Thoare, Failure to appear, arrested 03/23Melissa Martins, DUI - Liquor or drugs, arrested 03/23Bradford Naruo, Probation violation, arrested 03/23Daniel Mims, Failure to appear, arrested 03/23Kirsten Houston, Violation of a protection order, arrested 03/23Nathaniel Whightsil, Driving while suspended (2nd or subsequent conviction), arrested 03/24Johnny Booth Copaus, Failure to appear, arrested 03/24Recent 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 March 21-25

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted him and stole or destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property.

Worthy filed the lawsuit Monday against Tia Jones in Williamson County, Texas, where the two lived and where Worthy played college football at the University of Texas.

Worthy was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-xavier-worthy-arrested-4d3b3bb4c3608a5be74f2dda420f0044">arrested earlier this month</a>&nbsp;after Jones accused him of assaulting her, but the district attorney declined to file charges in that case after speaking to multiple witnesses.

In his lawsuit, Worthy alleges that Jones fabricated the allegations of abuse and that she became enraged after he asked her to move out of the home they were living in. He says in the lawsuit that Jones assaulted him, ripping out his hair, and destroyed his game room.

He also alleges that while he was in jail, Jones stole a handgun, $30,000 in cash, jewelry, a key to his Rolls Royce and other belongings.

An attorney for Jones, Angelica Cogliano, said Monday she had not seen the lawsuit and declined to comment.

Worthy is seeking between $250,000 and $1 million

“Plaintiff not only suffered bodily injuries and property damage as a result of this incident, but his credibility, veracity, and reputation suffered, and this narrative, although false, will always track his career and future in the NFL,” the suit states.

Worthy was chosen by the Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in last year’s draft after setting the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He got off to a quick start by scoring a pair of touchdowns in his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-ravens-nfl-opener-0ea1b2027f61a147d5365bad6a7f6cbb">NFL debut</a>, and after a midseason lull, he became the Chiefs’ go-to wide receiver as they chased an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.

Worthy finished with 59 catches for 638 yards and six TDs while running 20 times for 104 yards and three more scores.

He was one of the few bright spots for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">Chiefs in a 40-22 loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl</a>, too. Worthy caught all eight of his targets for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns at the Superdome in New Orleans.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741484782207.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted him and stole or destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property.Worthy filed the lawsuit Monday against Tia Jones in Williamson County, Texas, where the two lived and where Worthy played college football at the University of Texas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741483775149.png" alt="Booking image from the Williamson Co. Sheriff showing charge dismissed" />
 <figcaption>Booking image from the Williamson Co. Sheriff showing charge dismissed</figcaption>
 </figure>Worthy was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-xavier-worthy-arrested-4d3b3bb4c3608a5be74f2dda420f0044">arrested earlier this month</a>&nbsp;after Jones accused him of assaulting her, but the district attorney declined to file charges in that case after speaking to multiple witnesses.In his lawsuit, Worthy alleges that Jones fabricated the allegations of abuse and that she became enraged after he asked her to move out of the home they were living in. He says in the lawsuit that Jones assaulted him, ripping out his hair, and destroyed his game room.He also alleges that while he was in jail, Jones stole a handgun, $30,000 in cash, jewelry, a key to his Rolls Royce and other belongings.An attorney for Jones, Angelica Cogliano, said Monday she had not seen the lawsuit and declined to comment.Worthy is seeking between $250,000 and $1 million“Plaintiff not only suffered bodily injuries and property damage as a result of this incident, but his credibility, veracity, and reputation suffered, and this narrative, although false, will always track his career and future in the NFL,” the suit states.Worthy was chosen by the Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in last year’s draft after setting the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He got off to a quick start by scoring a pair of touchdowns in his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-ravens-nfl-opener-0ea1b2027f61a147d5365bad6a7f6cbb">NFL debut</a>, and after a midseason lull, he became the Chiefs’ go-to wide receiver as they chased an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.Worthy finished with 59 catches for 638 yards and six TDs while running 20 times for 104 yards and three more scores.He was one of the few bright spots for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">Chiefs in a 40-22 loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl</a>, too. Worthy caught all eight of his targets for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns at the Superdome in New Orleans.___

Chiefs wide receiver sues woman who accused him of assault

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man accused in the domestic violence murder of a Wichita woman will return to court Monday.

A bench trial is scheduled to begin for Carlos Anderson-Honeycutt, 26 of Wichita in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He is charged with 1st degree murder.

On Nov. 15, 2023 authorities booked Anderson-Honeycutt into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that this tragic incident was a result of Domestic Violence.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700924495261.png" alt="Anderson-Honeycutt photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Anderson-Honeycutt photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A man accused in the domestic violence murder of a Wichita woman will return to court Monday.A bench trial is scheduled to begin for Carlos Anderson-Honeycutt, 26 of Wichita in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He is charged with 1st degree murder.On November, 19, 2023 police were dispatched to a shooting at a home in the 2300 block of S. Belmont in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700926072292.png" alt="Britnee Wicker-photo Affinity Mortuary" />
 <figcaption>Britnee Wicker-photo Affinity Mortuary</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders located 24-year-old Brittnee Wicker inside her home with a fatal gunshot wound. She would be pronounced deceased on the scene.On Tuesday, the Wichita Police Department made significant progress in the investigation into the homicide.On Monday the Sedgwick County District Attorney was presented with evidence, leading to the charging Anderson-Honeycutt with 1st Degree Murder in the case, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.Following a thorough collaborative effort with law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Wichita Police Department discovered that&nbsp;Anderson-Honeycutt was in the State of Texas. Coordinating with partners in Texas, particularly the United States Customs and Border Patrol, an arrest was successfully made near Brownsville, Texas.&nbsp;On Nov. 15, 2023 authorities booked Anderson-Honeycutt into the Sedgwick County Jail.&nbsp; Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that this tragic incident was a result of Domestic Violence.

Man captured at the Mexico border faces trial for Kan. woman's murder

Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-51224feebb8742a8a4e604da845c7fa8">John F. Kennedy assassination</a>&nbsp;documents&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-assassination-documents-release-trump-c56ed5075b38af809f36a6388797d4ca">released this week</a>, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.

<a href="https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/available-online">Click here to read the files</a>&nbsp;from the National Archives

Joseph diGenova, a former campaign lawyer for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>, was among those whose personal information was disclosed. He said he is planning to sue the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration for violating privacy laws and is concerned about identity theft.

“It should not have happened,” diGenova said in a phone interview Thursday. “I think it’s the result of incompetent people doing the reviewing. I don’t believe it had anything to do with rushing the process. The people who reviewed these documents did not do their job.”

His personal information was on documents relating to his work for a U.S. Senate select committee that investigated abuses of power by government officials in the 1970s, including the surveillance of U.S. citizens.

Officials at the White House said Thursday that a plan was in place to help those whose personal information was disclosed, including credit monitoring offered by the National Archives and a screening of the records that began Wednesday to identify all the Social Security numbers that were released. Officials also said new Social Security numbers will be issued to those affected.

The White House did not respond to questions about why the personal information was unredacted.

“President Trump delivered on his promise of maximum transparency by fully releasing the files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “At the request of the White House, the National Archives and the Social Security Administration immediately put together an action plan to proactively help individuals whose personal information was released in the files.”

The National Archives did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-files-trump-release-381cd547e10e4f41d27a8e020bb6a435">Trump ordered</a>&nbsp;the release of the remaining classified files relating to the 1963 assassination shortly after being sworn into office in January.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-assassination-files-release-trump-3e8f31e18468d96b53210572e0992c07">About 2,200 files</a>&nbsp;consisting of over 63,000 pages were posted on the National Archive’s website on Tuesday evening. Many of those pages revealed what had previously been redacted.

The vast majority of the National Archives’ more than 6 million pages of records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings and artifacts related to the assassination had previously been released.

The National Archives posted assessments of the newly released documents on its website, but noted that there wasn’t enough time as of Wednesday to review more than a small fraction of them. The documents released this week provided&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-assassination-files-released-trump-4e82e40715312f68b4f1f0d0592a8c42">more details of Cold War-era covert U.S. operations</a>&nbsp;in other nations, but they didn’t initially lend credence to conspiracy theories about who killed Kennedy.

One of the newly unredacted documents, for example, discloses the Social Security numbers of more than two dozen people seeking security clearances in the 1990s to review JFK-related documents for the Assassination Records Review Board.

The National Archives began screening the documents on Wednesday to identify all the Social Security numbers in the assassination records, the White House said.

The National Archives will share those numbers with the Social Security Administration, which will identify the people who are living and issue them new numbers, according to the White House. The National Archive also will offer creditor monitoring services for affected people until they receive their new Social Security numbers, officials said.

Kennedy was killed on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-298388ef0d6e41d98a47c70c86c64788">visit to Dallas</a>, when his motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown and shots rang out from the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/travel-and-tourism-e9f33c5e647d45149c1738d64ea0e3c5">Texas School Book Depository</a>&nbsp;building. Police arrested&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/national-national-general-news-808c313725d849fd884794fe49b6fd39">24-year-old Lee Harvey Oswald,</a>&nbsp;a former Marine who had positioned himself from a sniper’s perch on the sixth floor. Two days later, Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner, fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer broadcast live on television.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700660678254.png" alt="FILE - In this Nov. 22, 1963 file photo, President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade approximately one minute before he was shot in Dallas. Riding with Kennedy are First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, right, Nellie Connally, second from left, and her husband, Texas Gov. John Connally, far left. (AP Photo/Jim Altgens, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - In this Nov. 22, 1963 file photo, President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade approximately one minute before he was shot in Dallas. Riding with Kennedy are First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, right, Nellie Connally, second from left, and her husband, Texas Gov. John Connally, far left. (AP Photo/Jim Altgens, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>BY&nbsp;DAVE COLLINSSensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-51224feebb8742a8a4e604da845c7fa8">John F. Kennedy assassination</a>&nbsp;documents&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-assassination-documents-release-trump-c56ed5075b38af809f36a6388797d4ca">released this week</a>, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.<a href="https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/available-online">Click here to read the files</a>&nbsp;from the National ArchivesJoseph diGenova, a former campaign lawyer for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>, was among those whose personal information was disclosed. He said he is planning to sue the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration for violating privacy laws and is concerned about identity theft.“It should not have happened,” diGenova said in a phone interview Thursday. “I think it’s the result of incompetent people doing the reviewing. I don’t believe it had anything to do with rushing the process. The people who reviewed these documents did not do their job.”His personal information was on documents relating to his work for a U.S. Senate select committee that investigated abuses of power by government officials in the 1970s, including the surveillance of U.S. citizens.Officials at the White House said Thursday that a plan was in place to help those whose personal information was disclosed, including credit monitoring offered by the National Archives and a screening of the records that began Wednesday to identify all the Social Security numbers that were released. Officials also said new Social Security numbers will be issued to those affected.The White House did not respond to questions about why the personal information was unredacted.“President Trump delivered on his promise of maximum transparency by fully releasing the files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “At the request of the White House, the National Archives and the Social Security Administration immediately put together an action plan to proactively help individuals whose personal information was released in the files.”The National Archives did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-files-trump-release-381cd547e10e4f41d27a8e020bb6a435">Trump ordered</a>&nbsp;the release of the remaining classified files relating to the 1963 assassination shortly after being sworn into office in January.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-assassination-files-release-trump-3e8f31e18468d96b53210572e0992c07">About 2,200 files</a>&nbsp;consisting of over 63,000 pages were posted on the National Archive’s website on Tuesday evening. Many of those pages revealed what had previously been redacted.The vast majority of the National Archives’ more than 6 million pages of records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings and artifacts related to the assassination had previously been released.The National Archives posted assessments of the newly released documents on its website, but noted that there wasn’t enough time as of Wednesday to review more than a small fraction of them. The documents released this week provided&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jfk-assassination-files-released-trump-4e82e40715312f68b4f1f0d0592a8c42">more details of Cold War-era covert U.S. operations</a>&nbsp;in other nations, but they didn’t initially lend credence to conspiracy theories about who killed Kennedy.One of the newly unredacted documents, for example, discloses the Social Security numbers of more than two dozen people seeking security clearances in the 1990s to review JFK-related documents for the Assassination Records Review Board.The National Archives began screening the documents on Wednesday to identify all the Social Security numbers in the assassination records, the White House said.The National Archives will share those numbers with the Social Security Administration, which will identify the people who are living and issue them new numbers, according to the White House. The National Archive also will offer creditor monitoring services for affected people until they receive their new Social Security numbers, officials said.Kennedy was killed on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-298388ef0d6e41d98a47c70c86c64788">visit to Dallas</a>, when his motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown and shots rang out from the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/travel-and-tourism-e9f33c5e647d45149c1738d64ea0e3c5">Texas School Book Depository</a>&nbsp;building. Police arrested&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/national-national-general-news-808c313725d849fd884794fe49b6fd39">24-year-old Lee Harvey Oswald,</a>&nbsp;a former Marine who had positioned himself from a sniper’s perch on the sixth floor. Two days later, Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner, fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer broadcast live on television.

People named in JFK assassination docs not happy their personal info released

OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest in Osage County.

Early March 19, deputies were investigating the report of a stolen camper trailer at 12544 S. Topeka Avenue, near Carbondale, according to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells. During the investigation, a woman was taken into custody on a Shawnee County arrest warrant. She was also in possession of Illegal narcotics, according to Wells.

Deputies transported Melinda J. Stafford, 44, of Topeka to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and a Shawnee County warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742568674891.png" alt="Stafford photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>Stafford photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest in Osage County.Early March 19, deputies were investigating the report of a stolen camper trailer at 12544 S. Topeka Avenue, near Carbondale, according to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells. During the investigation, a woman was taken into custody on a Shawnee County arrest warrant. She was also in possession of Illegal narcotics, according to Wells.Deputies transported Melinda J. Stafford, 44, of Topeka to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and a Shawnee County warrant.

Stolen vehicle investigation led to Kan. woman's arrest

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms.

Attacks on property carrying the logo of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/elon-musk">Elon Musk's</a>&nbsp;electric-car company are cropping up across the U.S. and overseas. While no injuries have been reported, Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations and privately owned cars have been targeted.

There's been a clear uptick since President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;took office and empowered Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency that's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654">slashing government spending</a>. Experts on domestic extremism say it's impossible to know yet if the spate of incidents will balloon into a long-term pattern.

In Trump’s first term, his properties in New York, Washington and elsewhere became a natural place for protest. In the early days of his second term, Tesla is filling that role.

“Tesla is an easy target,” said Randy Blazak, a sociologist who studies political violence. “They’re rolling down our streets. They have dealerships in our neighborhoods.”

Musk critics have organized&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-protests-doge-3b3eba9313074ccf8e959a92486d900f">dozens of peaceful demonstrations</a>&nbsp;at Tesla dealerships and factories across North America and Europe. Some Tesla owners,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CaptMarkKelly/status/1900574148906086817">including a U.S. senator</a>&nbsp;who feuded with Musk, have vowed to sell their vehicles.

But the attacks are keeping law enforcement busy.

Prosecutors in Colorado&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-colorado-dealership-vandalized-federal-charges-musk-d6aefe246624592ceff0b4e6ce6e57a1">charged a woman</a>&nbsp;last month in connection with attacks on Tesla dealerships, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-vandalism-arrest-colorado-musk-9b8019281d60825af8bac4a9c1df6255">Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles</a>&nbsp;and the words “Nazi cars” spray-painted on a building.

And federal agents in South Carolina last week arrested a man they say set fire to Tesla charging stations near Charleston. An agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wrote in an affidavit that authorities found writings critical of the government and DOGE in his bedroom and wallet.

“The statement made mention of sending a message based on these beliefs,” the agent wrote.

Some of the most prominent incidents have been reported in left-leaning cities in the Pacific Northwest, like&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-ap-top-news-race-and-ethnicity-id-state-wire-or-state-wire-b57315d97dd2146c4a89b4636faa7b70">Portland, Oregon</a>, and Seattle, where anti-Trump and anti-Musk sentiment runs high.

An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly throwing several Molotov cocktails at a Tesla store in Salem, then returning another day and shooting out windows. In the Portland suburb of Tigard, more than a dozen bullets were fired at a Tesla showroom last week, damaging vehicles and windows, the second time in a week that the store was targeted.

Four Cybertrucks were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-cybertruck-fire-seattle-7cd720096694b8455684db31159ed666">set on fire</a>&nbsp;in a Tesla lot&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/video/authorities-investigate-after-tesla-cybertrucks-burn-in-seattle-5cc5926aad8741cabad6f4a908e5106d">in Seattle</a>&nbsp;earlier this month. On Friday, witnesses reported a man poured gasoline on an unoccupied Tesla Model S and started a fire on a Seattle street.

In Las Vegas, several Tesla vehicles were set ablaze early Tuesday outside a Tesla service center where the word “resist” was also painted in red across the building’s front doors. Authorities said at least one person threw Molotov cocktails — crude bombs filled with gasoline or another flammable liquid — and fired several rounds from a weapon into the vehicles.

“Was this terrorism? Was it something else? It certainly has some of the hallmarks that we might think — the writing on the wall, potential political agenda, an act of violence,” Spencer Evans, the special agent in charge of the Las Vegas FBI office, said at a news conference. “None of those factors are lost on us.”

Tesla was once the darling of the left. Helped to viability by a $465 million federal loan during the Obama administration, the company popularized electric vehicles and proved, despite their early reputation, that they didn’t have to be small, stodgy, underpowered and limited in range.

More recently, though, Musk has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-congress-bipartisan-deal-320a3487d596ae0d2e1ffdc1e62054b3">allied himself</a>&nbsp;with the right. He bought the social network Twitter, renamed it X and erased restrictions that had infuriated conservatives. He spent an estimated $250 million to boost Trump’s 2024 Republican campaign, becoming by far his biggest benefactor.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742305766866.png" alt="-The cause of a fire at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City is under federal investigation- Photo courtesy KMBC" />
 <figcaption>-The cause of a fire at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City is under federal investigation- Photo courtesy KMBC</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms.Attacks on property carrying the logo of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/elon-musk">Elon Musk's</a>&nbsp;electric-car company are cropping up across the U.S. and overseas. While no injuries have been reported, Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations and privately owned cars have been targeted.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FBI Kansas City has released the following statement alongside <a href="https://twitter.com/ATFKansasCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATFKansasCity</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kcpolice</a> regarding an overnight incident in South Kansas City. <a href="https://t.co/M2SZS6iWeQ">pic.twitter.com/M2SZS6iWeQ</a>&mdash; FBI Kansas City (@FBIKansasCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIKansasCity/status/1902048654795432263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>There's been a clear uptick since President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;took office and empowered Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency that's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654">slashing government spending</a>. Experts on domestic extremism say it's impossible to know yet if the spate of incidents will balloon into a long-term pattern.In Trump’s first term, his properties in New York, Washington and elsewhere became a natural place for protest. In the early days of his second term, Tesla is filling that role.“Tesla is an easy target,” said Randy Blazak, a sociologist who studies political violence. “They’re rolling down our streets. They have dealerships in our neighborhoods.”Musk critics have organized&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-protests-doge-3b3eba9313074ccf8e959a92486d900f">dozens of peaceful demonstrations</a>&nbsp;at Tesla dealerships and factories across North America and Europe. Some Tesla owners,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CaptMarkKelly/status/1900574148906086817">including a U.S. senator</a>&nbsp;who feuded with Musk, have vowed to sell their vehicles.But the attacks are keeping law enforcement busy.Prosecutors in Colorado&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-colorado-dealership-vandalized-federal-charges-musk-d6aefe246624592ceff0b4e6ce6e57a1">charged a woman</a>&nbsp;last month in connection with attacks on Tesla dealerships, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-vandalism-arrest-colorado-musk-9b8019281d60825af8bac4a9c1df6255">Molotov cocktails thrown at vehicles</a>&nbsp;and the words “Nazi cars” spray-painted on a building.And federal agents in South Carolina last week arrested a man they say set fire to Tesla charging stations near Charleston. An agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wrote in an affidavit that authorities found writings critical of the government and DOGE in his bedroom and wallet.“The statement made mention of sending a message based on these beliefs,” the agent wrote.Some of the most prominent incidents have been reported in left-leaning cities in the Pacific Northwest, like&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-ap-top-news-race-and-ethnicity-id-state-wire-or-state-wire-b57315d97dd2146c4a89b4636faa7b70">Portland, Oregon</a>, and Seattle, where anti-Trump and anti-Musk sentiment runs high.An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly throwing several Molotov cocktails at a Tesla store in Salem, then returning another day and shooting out windows. In the Portland suburb of Tigard, more than a dozen bullets were fired at a Tesla showroom last week, damaging vehicles and windows, the second time in a week that the store was targeted.Four Cybertrucks were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tesla-cybertruck-fire-seattle-7cd720096694b8455684db31159ed666">set on fire</a>&nbsp;in a Tesla lot&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/video/authorities-investigate-after-tesla-cybertrucks-burn-in-seattle-5cc5926aad8741cabad6f4a908e5106d">in Seattle</a>&nbsp;earlier this month. On Friday, witnesses reported a man poured gasoline on an unoccupied Tesla Model S and started a fire on a Seattle street.In Las Vegas, several Tesla vehicles were set ablaze early Tuesday outside a Tesla service center where the word “resist” was also painted in red across the building’s front doors. Authorities said at least one person threw Molotov cocktails — crude bombs filled with gasoline or another flammable liquid — and fired several rounds from a weapon into the vehicles.“Was this terrorism? Was it something else? It certainly has some of the hallmarks that we might think — the writing on the wall, potential political agenda, an act of violence,” Spencer Evans, the special agent in charge of the Las Vegas FBI office, said at a news conference. “None of those factors are lost on us.”<h2>Tesla becomes a target for the left</h2>Tesla was once the darling of the left. Helped to viability by a $465 million federal loan during the Obama administration, the company popularized electric vehicles and proved, despite their early reputation, that they didn’t have to be small, stodgy, underpowered and limited in range.More recently, though, Musk has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-congress-bipartisan-deal-320a3487d596ae0d2e1ffdc1e62054b3">allied himself</a>&nbsp;with the right. He bought the social network Twitter, renamed it X and erased restrictions that had infuriated conservatives. He spent an estimated $250 million to boost Trump’s 2024 Republican campaign, becoming by far his biggest benefactor.Musk continues to run Tesla —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/x-cyber-attack-musk-trump-77f48ea813482de03272136121ea2f5c">as well as X</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/spacex-starship-elon-musk-0c260a324f597a172300315c6486b9df">the rocket manufacturer SpaceX</a>&nbsp;— while also serving as Trump’s adviser.Tesla stock doubled in value in the weeks after Trump’s election but has since shed all those gains.Trump gave a boost to the company when he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-tesla-9a43c57a0591a4c7ed8d3f1b2c7ef8d9">turned the White House driveway</a>&nbsp;into an electric-vehicle showroom. He promoted the vehicles and said he would purchase an $80,000 Model S, eschewing his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-electric-vehicles-past-criticism-hoax-d58758e990f13482e0c6e3a79150abbe">fierce past criticism</a>&nbsp;of electric vehicles.Tesla didn't respond to a request for comment. Musk briefly addressed the vandalism Monday during an appearance on Sen. Ted Cruz’s podcast, saying “at least some of it is organized and paid for” by “left-wing organizations in America, funded by left-wing billionaires, essentially.”“This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong,” Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1902025957646508355">wrote Tuesday</a>&nbsp;on X, sharing a video of burning Teslas in Las Vegas. “Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.”The progressive group Indivisible, which published a guide for supporters to organize “Musk Or Us” protests around the country, said in a statement that all of its guidance is publicly available and “it explicitly encourages peaceful protest and condemns any acts of violence or vandalism.”Some Tesla owners have resorted to cheeky bumper stickers to distance themselves from their vehicle’s new stigma and perhaps deter would-be vandals. They say things like “I bought this before we knew Elon was crazy” or “I just wanted an electric car. Sorry guys.”Prices for used Cybertrucks, Tesla’s most distinctive product, have dropped nearly 8% since Trump took office, according to CarGurus, which aggregates used-car vehicle listings. The market as a whole remained steady over the period.<h2>The White House vows a crackdown</h2>The White House has thrown its weight behind Musk, the highest-profile member of Trump's administration and a key donor to committees promoting Trump's political interests. Trump has said Tesla vandalism amounts to “domestic terror,” and Trump has threatened retribution, warning that those who target the company are “going to go through hell.”Attorney General Pam Bondi said she’d opened an investigation “to see how is this being funded, who is behind this.”“If you’re going to touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything, you better watch out because we’re coming after you,” Bondi said Friday on Fox Business Network. In a statement Tuesday, she vowed to “continue investigations that impose severe consequences,” including for “those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes.”Colin Clarke, a senior research fellow at the Soufan Center, said left-wing political violence tends to target property rather than people. He views the rise of neo-Nazi groups as a bigger security threat at this point.“It’s not the type of act that I would prioritize,” Clarke said. “Not right now compared to all the other threats that are out there.”Theresa Ramsdell is the president of the Tesla Owners of Washington state, a club for Tesla enthusiasts, and she and her husband own three of them.“Hate on Elon and Trump all you want — that’s fine and dandy, it’s your choice,” she said. “It doesn’t justify ruining somebody’s property, vandalizing it, destroying it, setting it on fire. There’s other ways to get your voice heard that’s more effective.”Someone recently slapped a “no Elon” sticker on the tailgate of her Cybertruck, but she said she doesn’t intend to stop driving her Teslas. Other club members have taken a similar view, she said.“I love my car. It’s the safest car,” Ramsdell said. “I’m not going to let somebody else judge me for the car I drive.”___Cooper reported from Phoenix.