Candidates despair about Farm Bill gridlock, Israel’s war, immigration policy

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann and Democratic challenger Paul Buskirk shared frustration Thursday that Congress failed to pass a new five-year Farm Bill despite a reprieve when gridlock blocked progress a year ago.

In 2023, President Joe Biden signed a measure extending the 2018 Farm Bill for 12 months. Expiration of that deal Sept. 30 meant Congress would return after the election for a lame-duck session starting Nov. 12 to seek another extension or complete House and Senate work on a new five-year plan for agriculture and nutrition programs. Federal funding for key USDA programs otherwise ends in December.

“It’s been very, very frustrating … to say the least,” said Mann, a Salina Republican who serves the 1st District stretching from the Colorado border to Lawrence. “I’ve gone to the floor of the House 33 times now, over the last year and a half, urging Congress to get serious in acting on getting a five-year Farm Bill locked in.”

Buskirk, a Lawrence Democrat campaigning against Mann in the November election, said Farm Bill legislation historically was the epitome of bipartisanship in Congress. He said it was a tone set years ago by the late U.S. Sens. Bob Dole of Kansas and George McGovern of South Dakota. However, he said, the current composition of Congress was wallowing in a quagmire of partisan bickering over Farm Bill policy and spending.

“The lack of a bill 12 full months after the previous five-year pact expired is a glaring example of the failure of government,” Buskirk said. “Our elected representatives, from all sides, spend more time fussing and bickering with each other over ideology and party affiliation — pointing fingers and laying blame — while taking no accountability.”

Mann, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, said he supported the version of a Farm Bill passed by that committee in May. It has yet to receive a vote of the full GOP-led House. He said the U.S. Senate offered an outline of a bill, but nothing passed the Senate floor that would be subject to normal negotiations.

“We need a fiscally conservative Farm Bill that provides a good return on investment for taxpayer dollars,” Mann said. “I’m optimistic we’re going to get a five-year Farm Bill. It seems to me that there is more momentum and … more of a desire to get something done by the end of the year. I’m not guaranteeing that’s going to happen, but I am more optimistic.”

In terms of Middle East, Mann said Israel had justifiably responded to the deadly incursion by Hamas from Gaza one year ago and was appropriately fighting with Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon and dealing with Iran’s barrage of nearly 200 missiles at Israel. The GOP congressman said the United States must continue to support Israel’s war effort.

“They are a sovereign nation and they have a right to respond. The bad actor in this is Iran,” Mann said. “There is a proxy war that’s been going on for a long time. It’s in our national security interest to stand with Israel because Iran has said they want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.”

Buskirk said he supported Israel’s initial defense against heinous crimes committed during the invasion by Hamas. In the past 12 months, he said, there had been too much death and destruction.

“It is time for Israel and Hamas to commit to an immediate ceasefire and work toward a peaceful solution,” he said.

Buskirk said it was wrong for Mann to have voted earlier this year against sending more U.S. weapons to Ukraine in the fight against Russian forces. He said 20,000 U.S. Army troops were stationed at Fort Riley in the 1st congressional district, and some were involved in supply lines moving munitions to Ukraine.

“I fully support U.S. dollars and arms for Ukraine as they fight for their freedom,” Buskirk said. “Mr. Mann voted against U.S. arms aid to Ukraine this past spring 2024. Mr. Mann is not representing the brave people serving in the 1st Infantry Division.”

Mann said constituents in the 60-county district frequently raised questions about the U.S. border with Mexico. In terms of immigration reform, the congressman said a House-passed bill would have been adopted by now if the Senate was “serious about securing our border completely.”

“When I came to Congress almost four years ago, America was strong,” Mann said. “Our streets were safe, and our border was more secure than any other point in recent history.”

In early 2024, presidential candidate Donald Trump successfully lobbied to kill the Senate’s bipartisan immigration bill in a bid to deny President Joe Biden a policy victory. Biden has since removed himself from the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris is running against Trump.

Buskirk faulted Mann for supporting Trump’s “horrendous plan to immediately identify, arrest and deport every undocumented resident in our country — affecting tens of millions of people.” He said Kansas had at least 62,000 undocumented residents, and Trump’s plan would separate families and harm the state’s economy.

“Ranchers, feed lots, dairies and meat-packing plants would all be immediately impacted and the ripple effect to the entire state and beyond would be massive,” Buskirk said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727985281246.png" alt=" U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, a Republican seeking reelection in the 1st District of Kansas, says he was increasingly optimistic Congress could pass a new five-year Farm Bill by the end of the year. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, a Republican seeking reelection in the 1st District of Kansas, says he was increasingly optimistic Congress could pass a new five-year Farm Bill by the end of the year. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Candidates despair about Farm Bill gridlock, Israel’s war, immigration policy</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann and Democratic challenger Paul Buskirk shared frustration Thursday that Congress failed to pass a new five-year Farm Bill despite a reprieve when gridlock blocked progress a year ago.In 2023, President Joe Biden signed a measure extending the 2018 Farm Bill for 12 months. Expiration of that deal Sept. 30 meant Congress would return after the election for a lame-duck session starting Nov. 12 to seek another extension or complete House and Senate work on a new five-year plan for agriculture and nutrition programs. Federal funding for key USDA programs otherwise ends in December.“It’s been very, very frustrating … to say the least,” said Mann, a Salina Republican who serves the 1st District stretching from the Colorado border to Lawrence. “I’ve gone to the floor of the House 33 times now, over the last year and a half, urging Congress to get serious in acting on getting a five-year Farm Bill locked in.”Buskirk, a Lawrence Democrat campaigning against Mann in the November election, said Farm Bill legislation historically was the epitome of bipartisanship in Congress. He said it was a tone set years ago by the late U.S. Sens. Bob Dole of Kansas and George McGovern of South Dakota. However, he said, the current composition of Congress was wallowing in a quagmire of partisan bickering over Farm Bill policy and spending.“The lack of a bill 12 full months after the previous five-year pact expired is a glaring example of the failure of government,” Buskirk said. “Our elected representatives, from all sides, spend more time fussing and bickering with each other over ideology and party affiliation — pointing fingers and laying blame — while taking no accountability.”Mann, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, said he supported the version of a Farm Bill passed by that committee in May. It has yet to receive a vote of the full GOP-led House. He said the U.S. Senate offered an outline of a bill, but nothing passed the Senate floor that would be subject to normal negotiations.“We need a fiscally conservative Farm Bill that provides a good return on investment for taxpayer dollars,” Mann said. “I’m optimistic we’re going to get a five-year Farm Bill. It seems to me that there is more momentum and … more of a desire to get something done by the end of the year. I’m not guaranteeing that’s going to happen, but I am more optimistic.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727985323552.png" alt=" Democrat Paul Buskirk, who is running for U.S. House in the 1st District, said failure of Congress to pass a new five-year Farm Bill in the past year was a “glaring example of the failure of government.” (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> Democrat Paul Buskirk, who is running for U.S. House in the 1st District, said failure of Congress to pass a new five-year Farm Bill in the past year was a “glaring example of the failure of government.” (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>In terms of Middle East, Mann said Israel had justifiably responded to the deadly incursion by Hamas from Gaza one year ago and was appropriately fighting with Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon and dealing with Iran’s barrage of nearly 200 missiles at Israel. The GOP congressman said the United States must continue to support Israel’s war effort.“They are a sovereign nation and they have a right to respond. The bad actor in this is Iran,” Mann said. “There is a proxy war that’s been going on for a long time. It’s in our national security interest to stand with Israel because Iran has said they want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.”Buskirk said he supported Israel’s initial defense against heinous crimes committed during the invasion by Hamas. In the past 12 months, he said, there had been too much death and destruction.“It is time for Israel and Hamas to commit to an immediate ceasefire and work toward a peaceful solution,” he said.Buskirk said it was wrong for Mann to have voted earlier this year against sending more U.S. weapons to Ukraine in the fight against Russian forces. He said 20,000 U.S. Army troops were stationed at Fort Riley in the 1st congressional district, and some were involved in supply lines moving munitions to Ukraine.“I fully support U.S. dollars and arms for Ukraine as they fight for their freedom,” Buskirk said. “Mr. Mann voted against U.S. arms aid to Ukraine this past spring 2024. Mr. Mann is not representing the brave people serving in the 1st Infantry Division.”Mann said constituents in the 60-county district frequently raised questions about the U.S. border with Mexico. In terms of immigration reform, the congressman said a House-passed bill would have been adopted by now if the Senate was “serious about securing our border completely.”“When I came to Congress almost four years ago, America was strong,” Mann said. “Our streets were safe, and our border was more secure than any other point in recent history.”In early 2024, presidential candidate Donald Trump successfully lobbied to kill the Senate’s bipartisan immigration bill in a bid to deny President Joe Biden a policy victory. Biden has since removed himself from the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris is running against Trump.Buskirk faulted Mann for supporting Trump’s “horrendous plan to immediately identify, arrest and deport every undocumented resident in our country — affecting tens of millions of people.” He said Kansas had at least 62,000 undocumented residents, and Trump’s plan would separate families and harm the state’s economy.“Ranchers, feed lots, dairies and meat-packing plants would all be immediately impacted and the ripple effect to the entire state and beyond would be massive,” Buskirk said.

Kansas 1st District candidates Mann, Buskirk plow into Farm Bill, Middle East conflict

KANSAS CITY —Four people including two wanted suspect were injured in a three-vehicle accident during a high speed chase that occurred just after 5p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.

Kansas City police and other agencies were chasing a Volkswagen Jetta following an armed robbery and kidnapping, according to KCPD&nbsp;Officer Alayna Gonzalez.

The VW, occupied by two suspects, refused to stop for officers. It was pursued for several minutes until it was going south on Interstate 29 and came upon stopped traffic. The VW struck a Dodge Journey and a blue Hyundai Sante Fe. 

The Hyundai flipped onto its driver's side after impact. The two suspects were taken into custody and transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Dodge and the Hyundai were also transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>First responders on the scene of the crash and arrest image courtesy KMBC</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Four people including two wanted suspect were injured in a three-vehicle accident during a high speed chase that occurred just after 5p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.Kansas City police and other agencies were chasing a Volkswagen Jetta following an armed robbery and kidnapping, according to KCPD&nbsp;Officer Alayna Gonzalez.The VW, occupied by two suspects, refused to stop for officers. It was pursued for several minutes until it was going south on Interstate 29 and came upon stopped traffic. The VW struck a Dodge Journey and a blue Hyundai Sante Fe. The Hyundai flipped onto its driver's side after impact. The two suspects were taken into custody and transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Dodge and the Hyundai were also transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.Police released no additional details

KCPD: 4 injured after 3-vehicle crash during chase of robbery suspects

SEDGWICK COUNTY –A striking worker is facing charges after an arrest while walking the picket line in Wichita.

On Wednesday, Wichita Police Officers were working a special&nbsp; assignment related to the strike activity at Textron Aviation as they have been since the strike began. Officers warned a 64-year-old Nevin Tucker of Wichita two times that morning about her conduct being a violation of a Wichita City Ordinance which prohibits impeding the free flow of traffic on any public street and is a misdemeanor, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Tucker, as identified by county booking records, again engaged in conduct that violated City of Wichita Ordinance and was arrested.

Prior to the strike, Wichita Police met with union leadership and Textron management to begin planning to maintain safety and order in our community.

In this instance, a specific individual refused to comply with City Ordinance after being educated at least two times regarding illegal conduct that caused a hazard to the public by quickly stepping into the roadway in front of vehicles. 

Wichita Police work to&nbsp; ensure the safety of everyone, including strikers, and preserving order in our community which includes enforcing the city code. During past strikes, there have been incidents of motor vehicle collisions causing death. Additionally, during this strike police have responded to collisions caused by strike activity.

Throughout the strike, police employees and commanders have continued to meet with strike leadership to ensure everyone is aware of applicable City of Wichita Ordinances.

Wichita Police will continue to ensure the safety of strikers, and the general public. Wichita Police are committed to protecting people’s rights as they express their opinions under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and has a duty to enforce applicable laws in order to maintain the safety of everyone in our community. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728039404412.png" alt="Nevin Tucker -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Nevin Tucker -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY –A striking worker is facing charges after an arrest while walking the picket line in Wichita.On Wednesday, Wichita Police Officers were working a special&nbsp; assignment related to the strike activity at Textron Aviation as they have been since the strike began. Officers warned a 64-year-old Nevin Tucker of Wichita two times that morning about her conduct being a violation of a Wichita City Ordinance which prohibits impeding the free flow of traffic on any public street and is a misdemeanor, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.Tucker, as identified by county booking records, again engaged in conduct that violated City of Wichita Ordinance and was arrested.Prior to the strike, Wichita Police met with union leadership and Textron management to begin planning to maintain safety and order in our community.In this instance, a specific individual refused to comply with City Ordinance after being educated at least two times regarding illegal conduct that caused a hazard to the public by quickly stepping into the roadway in front of vehicles. Wichita Police work to&nbsp; ensure the safety of everyone, including strikers, and preserving order in our community which includes enforcing the city code. During past strikes, there have been incidents of motor vehicle collisions causing death. Additionally, during this strike police have responded to collisions caused by strike activity.Throughout the strike, police employees and commanders have continued to meet with strike leadership to ensure everyone is aware of applicable City of Wichita Ordinances.Wichita Police will continue to ensure the safety of strikers, and the general public. Wichita Police are committed to protecting people’s rights as they express their opinions under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and has a duty to enforce applicable laws in order to maintain the safety of everyone in our community.

Police arrest striking worker on picket line in Wichita

KANSAS CITY– Two Kansas City men were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles in the thefts of more than 100 firearms from numerous vehicles in the Westport entertainment district and elsewhere in the metropolitan area, which were later sold on social media accounts, according to the United State's Attorney.

Rayquan Duane Pettaway, 25, and Roy Rushing, 27, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays. Pettaway was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in federal prison without parole; the court ordered the federal sentence be served consecutively to Pettaway’s sentence in two unrelated cases in Cass County, Mo., and Harris County, Texas. Rushing was sentenced to nine years and two months in federal prison without parole; the court ordered the federal sentence be served consecutively to Rushing’s sentence in two unrelated cases in Jackson County, Mo., and Cass County. The court also ordered Pettaway and Rushing to pay $1,500 in restitution, for which all of the defendants in this case are jointly and severally liable.

On Oct. 26, 2023, Pettaway pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy to receive, possess, and dispose of stolen firearms and to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Pettaway admitted that he participated in a conspiracy to break into vehicles and steal firearms and other items. Conspirators used social media to advertise the stolen firearms for sale, which included sales to individuals who were prohibited by law from possessing firearms. According to court documents, Pettaway and his co-conspirators stole more than 100 firearms obtained from vehicle break-ins from June 18 to Nov. 19, 2021.

Pettaway also admitted that he was in possession of a Glock 9mm handgun and a Glock .40-caliber handgun when he was arrested on July 11, 2021.

Police patrol cars converged on a location in the Westport entertainment district when officers saw Pettaway and co-defendant Drevion Hooker, 22, of Kansas City, Mo., acting suspiciously. Hooker attempted to flee on foot but was detained. Pettaway fled in a silver Chevrolet Impala at a high rate of speed. Investigators attempted to follow and eventually located the Impala south of 39th Street and Central Street. Pettaway fled from the vehicle — which had sustained damage — and was apprehended. Officers found the Glock 9mm handgun on the floorboard of the driver’s seat and the Glock .40-caliber handgun in the front passenger’s seat of the vehicle.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Pettaway has a felony conviction for felony assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

On July 26, 2023, Rushing pleaded guilty to possessing stolen firearms. Rushing admitted he was in possession of a Radical Firearms AR-type rifle, a Glock .40-caliber handgun, and a Glock .45-caliber handgun, all of which had been reported as stolen, on Nov. 4, 2021. Federal agents found seven firearms, including the three stolen firearms, when they executed a search warrant at Rushing’s residence.

Hooker was sentenced on Sept. 4, 2024, to seven years and one month in federal prison without parole.

Co-defendant Bobby Lamb, 22, was sentenced on July 27, 2024, to 11 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to his role in the conspiracy and to possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and possessing a stolen firearm.

The final defendant in this case, Treyon Bloodsoe, 22, of Kansas City, Mo., is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 3. Bloodsoe pleaded guilty on Oct. 26, 2023, to his role in the conspiracy and to possessing a stolen firearm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719436168113.png" alt="Co-defendant Bobby Lamb, 22, was sentenced on July 27." />
 <figcaption>Co-defendant Bobby Lamb, 22, was sentenced on July 27.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY– Two Kansas City men were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles in the thefts of more than 100 firearms from numerous vehicles in the Westport entertainment district and elsewhere in the metropolitan area, which were later sold on social media accounts, according to the United State's Attorney.Rayquan Duane Pettaway, 25, and Roy Rushing, 27, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays. Pettaway was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in federal prison without parole; the court ordered the federal sentence be served consecutively to Pettaway’s sentence in two unrelated cases in Cass County, Mo., and Harris County, Texas. Rushing was sentenced to nine years and two months in federal prison without parole; the court ordered the federal sentence be served consecutively to Rushing’s sentence in two unrelated cases in Jackson County, Mo., and Cass County. The court also ordered Pettaway and Rushing to pay $1,500 in restitution, for which all of the defendants in this case are jointly and severally liable.On Oct. 26, 2023, Pettaway pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy to receive, possess, and dispose of stolen firearms and to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.Pettaway admitted that he participated in a conspiracy to break into vehicles and steal firearms and other items. Conspirators used social media to advertise the stolen firearms for sale, which included sales to individuals who were prohibited by law from possessing firearms. According to court documents, Pettaway and his co-conspirators stole more than 100 firearms obtained from vehicle break-ins from June 18 to Nov. 19, 2021.Pettaway also admitted that he was in possession of a Glock 9mm handgun and a Glock .40-caliber handgun when he was arrested on July 11, 2021.Police patrol cars converged on a location in the Westport entertainment district when officers saw Pettaway and co-defendant Drevion Hooker, 22, of Kansas City, Mo., acting suspiciously. Hooker attempted to flee on foot but was detained. Pettaway fled in a silver Chevrolet Impala at a high rate of speed. Investigators attempted to follow and eventually located the Impala south of 39th Street and Central Street. Pettaway fled from the vehicle — which had sustained damage — and was apprehended. Officers found the Glock 9mm handgun on the floorboard of the driver’s seat and the Glock .40-caliber handgun in the front passenger’s seat of the vehicle.Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Pettaway has a felony conviction for felony assault and unlawful use of a weapon.On July 26, 2023, Rushing pleaded guilty to possessing stolen firearms. Rushing admitted he was in possession of a Radical Firearms AR-type rifle, a Glock .40-caliber handgun, and a Glock .45-caliber handgun, all of which had been reported as stolen, on Nov. 4, 2021. Federal agents found seven firearms, including the three stolen firearms, when they executed a search warrant at Rushing’s residence.Hooker was sentenced on Sept. 4, 2024, to seven years and one month in federal prison without parole.Co-defendant Bobby Lamb, 22, was sentenced on July 27, 2024, to 11 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to his role in the conspiracy and to possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and possessing a stolen firearm.The final defendant in this case, Treyon Bloodsoe, 22, of Kansas City, Mo., is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 3. Bloodsoe pleaded guilty on Oct. 26, 2023, to his role in the conspiracy and to possessing a stolen firearm.

2 more sentenced for 100 guns stolen in KC and sold on social media

KANSAS CITY—A Kansas City man has been charged in federal court with making a hoax telephone call that led to an IRS employee being detained and the IRS office on Pershing Road being locked down.

Anthony M. Alford, 46, was charged in a criminal complaint that was filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Sept. 27. The complaint was unsealed and made public today following Alford’s arrest and initial court appearance. Alford remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing on Friday, Oct. 4.

The federal criminal complaint alleges that Alford placed a hoax telephone call to emergency services, falsely claiming that an individual was armed with a firearm and was threatening to shoot people in an IRS building.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Alford called 911 on Sept. 10, 2024, and reported that a person identified in court documents as “Victim One” had a gun and was threatening to shoot up the Internal Revenue Service building at 333 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Mo. Victim One is an employee of the IRS.

Kansas City police officers were dispatched to the building, where they contacted IRS security and Federal Protective Service officers. Victim One had been detained and searched for weapons based on the 911 call. Following the 911 call, the B-Wing of the IRS building was locked down. The IRS announced that there was an active shooter in the building and told those in the B-Wing to stay locked down.

Victim One was unarmed. Victim One told investigators she had been dating Alford for about a month and was trying to break up with him. Alford had never been violent, she said, but had exhibited controlling, possessive, and jealous behavior. Alford had repeatedly called and messaged her the previous night, she said, and earlier that morning sent her messages threatening to involve the police.

Investigators interviewed Alford afterward, according to the affidavit, and he told them Victim One did not threaten to shoot up the IRS Building, as he had said in the 911 call. Alford stated his intention when he called 911 was to instigate trouble for Victim One at work.

KANSAS CITY—A Kansas City man has been charged in federal court with making a hoax telephone call that led to an IRS employee being detained and the IRS office on Pershing Road being locked down.Anthony M. Alford, 46, was charged in a criminal complaint that was filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Sept. 27. The complaint was unsealed and made public today following Alford’s arrest and initial court appearance. Alford remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing on Friday, Oct. 4.The federal criminal complaint alleges that Alford placed a hoax telephone call to emergency services, falsely claiming that an individual was armed with a firearm and was threatening to shoot people in an IRS building.According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Alford called 911 on Sept. 10, 2024, and reported that a person identified in court documents as “Victim One” had a gun and was threatening to shoot up the Internal Revenue Service building at 333 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Mo. Victim One is an employee of the IRS.Kansas City police officers were dispatched to the building, where they contacted IRS security and Federal Protective Service officers. Victim One had been detained and searched for weapons based on the 911 call. Following the 911 call, the B-Wing of the IRS building was locked down. The IRS announced that there was an active shooter in the building and told those in the B-Wing to stay locked down.Victim One was unarmed. Victim One told investigators she had been dating Alford for about a month and was trying to break up with him. Alford had never been violent, she said, but had exhibited controlling, possessive, and jealous behavior. Alford had repeatedly called and messaged her the previous night, she said, and earlier that morning sent her messages threatening to involve the police.Investigators interviewed Alford afterward, according to the affidavit, and he told them Victim One did not threaten to shoot up the IRS Building, as he had said in the 911 call. Alford stated his intention when he called 911 was to instigate trouble for Victim One at work.

Hoax 911 call in KC targeted IRS employee, led to lockdown

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.

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/2024/10/1727963241965.jpeg" alt="Amber Crowell, Failure to appear, arrested 10/02" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727963364890.jpeg" alt="Izion Johnson, Battery on LEO, Physical contact with county of city officer on duty, Disorderly conduct, Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Interference with LEO, arrested 10/02" />
 <figcaption>Izion Johnson, Battery on LEO, Physical contact with county of city officer on duty, Disorderly conduct, Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption, Interference with LEO, arrested 10/02</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Oct. 3 

KANSAS CITY— A Kansas City&nbsp; man has been charged in federal court with possessing hundreds of homemade devices to convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns, according to the United State's Attorney.

“Law enforcement agencies in our area and nationwide report a disturbing increase in the number of machine gun conversion devices that quickly and easily transform a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic machine gun,” said U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore. “Machine gun conversion devices are often cheap and homemade, just a small piece of metal or plastic that converts a run-of-the-mill firearm into a weapon of war. These dangerously lethal and illegal weapons pose a threat to both public safety and the safety of law enforcement officers.

“Using these devices is illegal. Selling these devices is illegal. And being in possession of these devices is also illegal,” added Moore. “The Department of Justice is making it a priority to combat the spread of these deadly weapons as a focus of our strategy to drive down violent crime.”

Dalton R. Johnston, 27, was charged in a three-count criminal complaint filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Sept. 24. That complaint was unsealed and made public today following Johnston’s arrest.

According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Johnston used his 3-D printer to manufacture machine gun conversion devices, which he sold in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Machine gun conversion devices, or MCDs, also known as a “switches” or “auto sears,” are used to convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns that fire multiple shots automatically through a single pull of the trigger, enabling more rapid and often less accurate gunfire. Whether or not they are attached to a firearm, these devices constitute machine guns under federal law.

“In support of the DOJ’s newly established Action Network to Terminate Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices, ATF will continue to work nonstop to disrupt the manufacturing and possession of machine gun conversion devices,” said Bernard G. Hansen, ATF Special Agent in Charge, Kansas City Field Division.

“What ATF saw 10 years ago with the emergence of the ghost gun phenomena,” said Hansen, “is now what ATF is seeing with the emergence of machine gun conversion devices. These highly dangerous devices can transform a street corner into a combat zone, devastating entire communities and the brave members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day. Machine gun conversion devices are now the most frequently recovered type of illegal firearm. If you are manufacturing or in possession of these deadly devices, we will identify you and arrest you; we will not let up. ATF’s mission is to protect the public from violent crime, and getting these devices off the streets does just that.”

On Aug. 2, 2024, Johnston allegedly sold 10 Glock conversion devices and an AR-type conversion device for a total of $70 to an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. At the time of the transaction, the affidavit says, Johnston told the undercover agent the devices were incomplete as he did not manufacture the selector rod for them (though he later provided those to the undercover agent).

Johnston agreed to manufacture and sell 100 AR-type conversion devices for $250 after the undercover agent said he would be trafficking the devices to Chicago and selling them for a large profit. Johnston stated that he printed the machine gun conversion devices himself and it would take him approximately a week. Johnston also explained that he could manufacture AR-type firearms as well, but it would take him weeks to complete them.

On Aug. 15, 2024, Johnston met the undercover agent in a gas station parking lot on Blue Ridge Cutoff and gave him a clear vacuum-sealed package that contained 100 AR-type machine gun conversion devices. The undercover agent paid Johnston $250 for the devices. Johnston allegedly told the undercover agent he could manufacture and sell 300 AR-type conversion devices within the next two weeks for $750.

On Aug. 30, 2024, Johnston met the undercover agent in the same gas station parking lot on Blue Ridge Cutoff for the transaction. The undercover agent told Johnston he/she wanted to purchase 500 AR-type conversion devices in the next few weeks. Johnston said he could manufacture that many in approximately a week. Johnston explained that he can 3-D print 45 AR-type conversion devices at one time, and can print up to three batches per day. Johnston also told the undercover agent he could produce silencers, which he sells for $20, and agreed to manufacture a silencer for the undercover agent.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727549301701.png" alt="Johnson is being held in Kansas City" />
 <figcaption>Johnson is being held in Kansas City</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY— A Kansas City&nbsp; man has been charged in federal court with possessing hundreds of homemade devices to convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns, according to the United State's Attorney.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727548909076.png" alt="Photo U.S. Department of Justice" />
 <figcaption>Photo U.S. Department of Justice</figcaption>
 </figure>“Law enforcement agencies in our area and nationwide report a disturbing increase in the number of machine gun conversion devices that quickly and easily transform a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic machine gun,” said U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore. “Machine gun conversion devices are often cheap and homemade, just a small piece of metal or plastic that converts a run-of-the-mill firearm into a weapon of war. These dangerously lethal and illegal weapons pose a threat to both public safety and the safety of law enforcement officers.“Using these devices is illegal. Selling these devices is illegal. And being in possession of these devices is also illegal,” added Moore. “The Department of Justice is making it a priority to combat the spread of these deadly weapons as a focus of our strategy to drive down violent crime.”Dalton R. Johnston, 27, was charged in a three-count criminal complaint filed under seal in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Sept. 24. That complaint was unsealed and made public today following Johnston’s arrest.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Johnston used his 3-D printer to manufacture machine gun conversion devices, which he sold in the Kansas City metropolitan area.Machine gun conversion devices, or MCDs, also known as a “switches” or “auto sears,” are used to convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns that fire multiple shots automatically through a single pull of the trigger, enabling more rapid and often less accurate gunfire. Whether or not they are attached to a firearm, these devices constitute machine guns under federal law.“In support of the DOJ’s newly established Action Network to Terminate Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices, ATF will continue to work nonstop to disrupt the manufacturing and possession of machine gun conversion devices,” said Bernard G. Hansen, ATF Special Agent in Charge, Kansas City Field Division.“What ATF saw 10 years ago with the emergence of the ghost gun phenomena,” said Hansen, “is now what ATF is seeing with the emergence of machine gun conversion devices. These highly dangerous devices can transform a street corner into a combat zone, devastating entire communities and the brave members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line every day. Machine gun conversion devices are now the most frequently recovered type of illegal firearm. If you are manufacturing or in possession of these deadly devices, we will identify you and arrest you; we will not let up. ATF’s mission is to protect the public from violent crime, and getting these devices off the streets does just that.”On Aug. 2, 2024, Johnston allegedly sold 10 Glock conversion devices and an AR-type conversion device for a total of $70 to an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. At the time of the transaction, the affidavit says, Johnston told the undercover agent the devices were incomplete as he did not manufacture the selector rod for them (though he later provided those to the undercover agent).Johnston agreed to manufacture and sell 100 AR-type conversion devices for $250 after the undercover agent said he would be trafficking the devices to Chicago and selling them for a large profit. Johnston stated that he printed the machine gun conversion devices himself and it would take him approximately a week. Johnston also explained that he could manufacture AR-type firearms as well, but it would take him weeks to complete them.On Aug. 15, 2024, Johnston met the undercover agent in a gas station parking lot on Blue Ridge Cutoff and gave him a clear vacuum-sealed package that contained 100 AR-type machine gun conversion devices. The undercover agent paid Johnston $250 for the devices. Johnston allegedly told the undercover agent he could manufacture and sell 300 AR-type conversion devices within the next two weeks for $750.On Aug. 30, 2024, Johnston met the undercover agent in the same gas station parking lot on Blue Ridge Cutoff for the transaction. The undercover agent told Johnston he/she wanted to purchase 500 AR-type conversion devices in the next few weeks. Johnston said he could manufacture that many in approximately a week. Johnston explained that he can 3-D print 45 AR-type conversion devices at one time, and can print up to three batches per day. Johnston also told the undercover agent he could produce silencers, which he sells for $20, and agreed to manufacture a silencer for the undercover agent.

KC man accused of illegally making machine gun conversion devices 

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Domanick Miller, Criminal trespass, theft-all other, arrested 10/01

Richard Mickschil, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Theft-all other, arrested 10/01

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/2024/10/1727879901504.jpeg" alt="James Glacken, Failure to appear, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, arrested 10/01" />
 <figcaption>James Glacken, Failure to appear, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, arrested 10/01</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Domanick Miller, Criminal trespass, theft-all other, arrested 10/01Richard Mickschil, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Theft-all other, arrested 10/01Recent 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 Oct. 2 

BARTON COUNTY — The Barton County Sheriff's Office responded to discussion about an arrest made on September 30 and released body camera video of the encounter.&nbsp; The Sheriff's office in a social media report said much of that information discussed in the community is incorrect.

 Just after 2a.m. Monday, a deputy with the Barton County Sheriff’s office observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Main Street in the city of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

The driver failed to stop behind the stop line at the intersection of 10th and Main.  The deputy initiated a traffic stop and the driver pulled into a convenience store at 10th and Morton.

The deputy approached the vehicle and politely identified himself and his agency as well as the reason for the stop. The driver was asked for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. 

The driver refused to give the deputy his driver’s license in violation of KSA 8-244. This statute is a misdemeanor and an arrestable offense. The driver was arguing about the reason for the traffic stop as well as stating he did not have to show the officer his license. 

The deputy opened the car door to place the driver under arrest at which time a struggle ensued. During the course of the struggle the deputy warned the suspect “I will tase you."&nbsp;

 The suspect was able to escape the deputy’s grasp and attempted to flee on foot, at which point the deputy deployed a Taser. The suspect was running away from the deputy and fell striking his face on the pavement when the effects of the Taser took place.

The deputy had called for assistance and officers from the Great Bend Police Department arrived at the scene and assisted in securing the suspect. 

The Great Bend Fire Department EMS service was called and examined the suspect. He was later transported to University of Kansas Health Systems for medical treatment and released at which time he was transported to the Barton County Jail.

The suspect was identified as Daniel Zuniga, 18 of Hoisington.  Zuniga was booked on requested charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, interference of a law enforcement officer and the traffic charges. He has since posted a $2500 bond and was released. The incident has been reviewed by the administrative staff at the Sheriff’s Office. We find no violations of department policy or Kansas Statutes.

BARTON COUNTY — The Barton County Sheriff's Office responded to discussion about an arrest made on September 30 and released body camera video of the encounter.&nbsp; The Sheriff's office in a social media report said much of that information discussed in the community is incorrect.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=311&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbtsokansas%2Fvideos%2F1895057217654838%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=37" width="560" height="311" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div> Just after 2a.m. Monday, a deputy with the Barton County Sheriff’s office observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Main Street in the city of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.The driver failed to stop behind the stop line at the intersection of 10th and Main. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and the driver pulled into a convenience store at 10th and Morton.The deputy approached the vehicle and politely identified himself and his agency as well as the reason for the stop. The driver was asked for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. The driver refused to give the deputy his driver’s license in violation of KSA 8-244. This statute is a misdemeanor and an arrestable offense. The driver was arguing about the reason for the traffic stop as well as stating he did not have to show the officer his license. The deputy opened the car door to place the driver under arrest at which time a struggle ensued. During the course of the struggle the deputy warned the suspect “I will tase you."&nbsp; The suspect was able to escape the deputy’s grasp and attempted to flee on foot, at which point the deputy deployed a Taser. The suspect was running away from the deputy and fell striking his face on the pavement when the effects of the Taser took place.The deputy had called for assistance and officers from the Great Bend Police Department arrived at the scene and assisted in securing the suspect. The Great Bend Fire Department EMS service was called and examined the suspect. He was later transported to University of Kansas Health Systems for medical treatment and released at which time he was transported to the Barton County Jail.The suspect was identified as Daniel Zuniga, 18 of Hoisington. Zuniga was booked on requested charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, interference of a law enforcement officer and the traffic charges. He has since posted a $2500 bond and was released. The incident has been reviewed by the administrative staff at the Sheriff’s Office. We find no violations of department policy or Kansas Statutes.

🎥Sheriff releases video after criticism on arrest of Kansas teen

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a shooting and high-speed chase.

Just after 5:30p.m. September 28,&nbsp; police were dispatched to report of a shooting in 2200 block of NE Town Centre Boulevard in Lee's Summit, according to a media release.

Police located an unlocked back door,&nbsp; made entry into the residence and located a single victim inside the home who was suffering from several gunshot wounds. 

EMS transported the victim, a 43-year-old man to a local hospital where he remains in the ICU with critical injuries. Officers worked with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to identify a 33-year-old female victim who had been kidnapped from the shooting scene along with a juvenile. 

The female and a juvenile were located safely in Kansas City. 

Just after 11p.m. Sunday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol located the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle failed to yield and Missouri State Highway Patrol pursued the suspect vehicle. 

The pursuit ended when the suspect driver lost control of the vehicle. Officers arrested the suspect, 33-year-old Kody Michael Holmes and located a juvenile passenger unharmed.&nbsp; Holmes is being held on requested charges of 1st Degree Assault, Kidnapping and Armed Criminal Action with a bond of $500,000 cash only.

The Johnson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office, Warrensburg Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office all assisted with the pursuit.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727779381989.png" alt="Holmes photo Lee's Summit Police" />
 <figcaption>Holmes photo Lee's Summit Police</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a shooting and high-speed chase.Just after 5:30p.m. September 28,&nbsp; police were dispatched to report of a shooting in 2200 block of NE Town Centre Boulevard in Lee's Summit, according to a media release.Police located an unlocked back door,&nbsp; made entry into the residence and located a single victim inside the home who was suffering from several gunshot wounds. EMS transported the victim, a 43-year-old man to a local hospital where he remains in the ICU with critical injuries. Officers worked with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to identify a 33-year-old female victim who had been kidnapped from the shooting scene along with a juvenile. The female and a juvenile were located safely in Kansas City. Just after 11p.m. Sunday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol located the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle failed to yield and Missouri State Highway Patrol pursued the suspect vehicle. The pursuit ended when the suspect driver lost control of the vehicle. Officers arrested the suspect, 33-year-old Kody Michael Holmes and located a juvenile passenger unharmed.&nbsp; Holmes is being held on requested charges of 1st Degree Assault, Kidnapping and Armed Criminal Action with a bond of $500,000 cash only.The Johnson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office, Warrensburg Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office all assisted with the pursuit.

Police capture Kansas City shooting, kidnapping suspect

WILSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Neodesha Police Department, and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office positively identified the man whose skeletal remains were found in rural Wilson County, and have made an arrest connected to the case, according to a media release from the KBI.

The victim was identified as Levi Ellis, 39, of Neodesha. An autopsy was conducted on his remains.

KBI agents, with assistance from officers with the Neodesha Police Department, developed a suspect in the case. An arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder connected to the death of Ellis.

Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Broken Arrow Police Department in Oklahoma arrested Joseph D. Ferraro, 56, of Neodesha, at the Clarion Hotel at 2600 N. Aspen Ave. in Broken Arrow.

He was booked into the Tulsa County Jail in Tulsa. Extradition will be pursued. The investigation is ongoing.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727820537934.png" alt="Ferraro photo Tulsa County" />
 <figcaption>Ferraro photo Tulsa County</figcaption>
 </figure>WILSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Neodesha Police Department, and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office positively identified the man whose skeletal remains were found in rural Wilson County, and have made an arrest connected to the case, according to a media release from the KBI.The victim was identified as Levi Ellis, 39, of Neodesha. An autopsy was conducted on his remains.KBI agents, with assistance from officers with the Neodesha Police Department, developed a suspect in the case. An arrest warrant was issued for first-degree murder connected to the death of Ellis.Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Broken Arrow Police Department in Oklahoma arrested Joseph D. Ferraro, 56, of Neodesha, at the Clarion Hotel at 2600 N. Aspen Ave. in Broken Arrow.He was booked into the Tulsa County Jail in Tulsa. Extradition will be pursued. The investigation is ongoing.

Police ID remains found in Kan., arrest murder suspect at hotel

Edwin Torres, Domestic battery, arrested 09/30

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/2024/10/1727816001903.jpeg" alt="Aric Thompson, Theft &lt; $1,500 pocket picking, Burglary, locked dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually&nbsp; motivated crime, arrested 09/30" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727816218723.jpeg" alt="Tevin King, Failure to appear, arrested 09/30" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727816253892.jpeg" alt="James Scott, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of controlled substance, Failure to appear, arrested 09/30" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727816306224.jpeg" alt="Kiarra Mallory, Drivers license, without valid DL, arrested 09/30" />
 <figcaption>Kiarra Mallory, Drivers license, without valid DL, arrested 09/30</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727816342360.jpeg" alt="Laron James, Failure to appear, arrested 10/01" />
 <figcaption>Laron James, Failure to appear, arrested 10/01</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Edwin Torres, Domestic battery, arrested 09/30Recent 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 Oct. 1 

JOHNSON COUNTY— Law enforcement with help from the public made a burglary arrest.

Just before 2:30a.m. Sunday, a caller to&nbsp;reported to police an auto burglary in progress near Maurer Road and West 65th Street in the city of Shawnee, according to a social media report from police.

 Officers quickly arrived and found two suspects wearing masks. Officers established a perimeter and arrested one suspect near the scene. He was in possession of a credit card from a previous auto burglary. Officers later identified the second suspect. Police thanked the observant caller for quickly contacting the Shawnee Police Department and preventing additional auto burglaries.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727709838524.png" alt="Photo Shawnee Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Shawnee Police</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY— Law enforcement with help from the public made a burglary arrest.Just before 2:30a.m. Sunday, a caller to&nbsp;reported to police an auto burglary in progress near Maurer Road and West 65th Street in the city of Shawnee, according to a social media report from police. Officers quickly arrived and found two suspects wearing masks. Officers established a perimeter and arrested one suspect near the scene. He was in possession of a credit card from a previous auto burglary. Officers later identified the second suspect. Police thanked the observant caller for quickly contacting the Shawnee Police Department and preventing additional auto burglaries.

Caller helps police catch Kansas car burglary suspect

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Mail delivery has been suspended in a neighborhood in Kansas after two men assaulted a postal carrier who used pepper spray to stop large dogs from chasing him.

Residents of the 41 affected addresses in Wichita now have to pick up their mail at the nearest post office, said Paul Shade, a spokesperson and inspector for the U.S. Postal Service.

Police responded Sept. 21 to a battery call and found that the carrier had facial injuries, police spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said.

The worker was chased by two dogs while delivering mail. After using pepper spray, he rushed back to his vehicle but then was followed for blocks by two men who assaulted him, Shade said.

“Thankfully, our carrier is going to be OK,” Shade said.

Police are looking for the men, and no arrests have been made. The mail stoppage will be in place until the situation is resolved, Shade said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596998822010.png" alt="File Google image&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>File Google image&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Mail delivery has been suspended in a neighborhood in Kansas after two men assaulted a postal carrier who used pepper spray to stop large dogs from chasing him.Residents of the 41 affected addresses in Wichita now have to pick up their mail at the nearest post office, said Paul Shade, a spokesperson and inspector for the U.S. Postal Service.Police responded Sept. 21 to a battery call and found that the carrier had facial injuries, police spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said.The worker was chased by two dogs while delivering mail. After using pepper spray, he rushed back to his vehicle but then was followed for blocks by two men who assaulted him, Shade said.“Thankfully, our carrier is going to be OK,” Shade said.Police are looking for the men, and no arrests have been made. The mail stoppage will be in place until the situation is resolved, Shade said.

Mail delivery suspended in Kan. neighborhood after attack on postal carrier

SALINE COUNTY —The Salina Police Department continues investigating a shooting threat made against the Salina Central High School homecoming dance. Police arrested a 16-year-old girl who is a student at the school, according to a media release.

&nbsp;Just after 5p.m. Saturday, the FBI notified Salina Police after receiving a tip about a threat made via Snapchat, according to SPD Captain James Feldman,

The threat, which was directed at the Salina Central homecoming dance, stated an intention to "shoot up the dance." The FBI promptly relayed this information to the Salina Police Department.

Officers quickly identified the suspect, a 16-year-old Salina Central High student, and located her at her residence on Hillside Drive in Salina. The juvenile was not present at the dance, as the event had not yet begun by the time police were alerted.

"They [suspect] had no access to guns and never made it to the school function," Feldman said&nbsp;

Although it remains unclear when the Snapchat threat was initially made, SPD arrested the student on requested charges of criminal threat. She was transported to the Saline County Jail and later transferred to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City.

Investigators are working to determine when the threat was made, according to Feldman.

"We're trying to follow up on that information right now that may take a while. We're doing search warrants," Feldman said. "Maybe a week, possibly two. It just depends on how quickly we get the warrant to Snapchat."

The Salina Central homecoming dance proceeded as scheduled and concluded at 10 p.m.

On Monday, USD 305 sent Salina Central High School families the message from Superintendent Linn Exline

"Nothing matters more than keeping our students and staff safe every day. To make sure you have accurate information, I want to share what details I can regarding the threat made on the evening of Central High’s homecoming."

"On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department notified Salina Public Schools that an investigation into a school threat for the Central High homecoming dance was underway. The district was provided few details about the active police investigation. The SPD worked quickly to ensure safety, and before the dance started, the SPD had the individual in custody."

"Several parents reached out to me asking for information about our notification procedures in situations like this. Since the threat was reported to the SPD and they had the student in custody prior to the dance, we did not notify parents."

" understand that the timing of the SPD press release and news coverage didn’t make it clear that SPD had the student in custody prior to the dance. I also understand that absent a statement from us, the press release was worrisome and you were left with questions about your student’s safety."

"It takes all of us working together to keep our students and staff safe. Please take this opportunity to talk to your student(s) about the importance of reporting anything unusual, even if it could be a joke or hoax. Remind them if they hear or see anything, they should tell you, share with a school employee, or even call the police. Making a report is always the right thing to do. "

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599845246253.png" alt="Snapchat logo" />
 <figcaption>Snapchat logo</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —The Salina Police Department continues investigating a shooting threat made against the Salina Central High School homecoming dance. Police arrested a 16-year-old girl who is a student at the school, according to a media release.&nbsp;Just after 5p.m. Saturday, the FBI notified Salina Police after receiving a tip about a threat made via Snapchat, according to SPD Captain James Feldman,The threat, which was directed at the Salina Central homecoming dance, stated an intention to "shoot up the dance." The FBI promptly relayed this information to the Salina Police Department.Officers quickly identified the suspect, a 16-year-old Salina Central High student, and located her at her residence on Hillside Drive in Salina. The juvenile was not present at the dance, as the event had not yet begun by the time police were alerted."They [suspect] had no access to guns and never made it to the school function," Feldman said&nbsp;Although it remains unclear when the Snapchat threat was initially made, SPD arrested the student on requested charges of criminal threat. She was transported to the Saline County Jail and later transferred to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City.Investigators are working to determine when the threat was made, according to Feldman."We're trying to follow up on that information right now that may take a while. We're doing search warrants," Feldman said. "Maybe a week, possibly two. It just depends on how quickly we get the warrant to Snapchat."The Salina Central homecoming dance proceeded as scheduled and concluded at 10 p.m.On Monday, USD 305 sent Salina Central High School families the message from Superintendent Linn Exline"Nothing matters more than keeping our students and staff safe every day. To make sure you have accurate information, I want to share what details I can regarding the threat made on the evening of Central High’s homecoming.""On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department notified Salina Public Schools that an investigation into a school threat for the Central High homecoming dance was underway. The district was provided few details about the active police investigation. The SPD worked quickly to ensure safety, and before the dance started, the SPD had the individual in custody.""Several parents reached out to me asking for information about our notification procedures in situations like this. Since the threat was reported to the SPD and they had the student in custody prior to the dance, we did not notify parents."" understand that the timing of the SPD press release and news coverage didn’t make it clear that SPD had the student in custody prior to the dance. I also understand that absent a statement from us, the press release was worrisome and you were left with questions about your student’s safety.""It takes all of us working together to keep our students and staff safe. Please take this opportunity to talk to your student(s) about the importance of reporting anything unusual, even if it could be a joke or hoax. Remind them if they hear or see anything, they should tell you, share with a school employee, or even call the police. Making a report is always the right thing to do. "

FBI tip of threat to shoot up Kan. school dance led to arrest

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas man on child sex crime allegations.

On Sept. 26, Olathe Police arrested 69-year-old&nbsp;Carlos A. Rondon of Olathe on an Atchison County District Court warrant charging him with three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.

The charges are the result of an Atchison Police Department investigation that began on July 30, involving three victims that were under the age of 14 at the time of the crimes. 

The crimes against these victims occurred between 2012 and 2020 in Atchison. Rondon was taken to the Johnson County Kansas Jail with a bond set at one million dollars.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727705884029.png" alt="Rondon photo Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Rondon photo Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas man on child sex crime allegations.On Sept. 26, Olathe Police arrested 69-year-old&nbsp;Carlos A. Rondon of Olathe on an Atchison County District Court warrant charging him with three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson.The charges are the result of an Atchison Police Department investigation that began on July 30, involving three victims that were under the age of 14 at the time of the crimes. The crimes against these victims occurred between 2012 and 2020 in Atchison. Rondon was taken to the Johnson County Kansas Jail with a bond set at one million dollars.

Kansas sex crime suspect held on a $1 million bond

Edward Wright, Disorderly conduct, arrested 09/25

Jose Zhune Ascencio, Drivers license without valid DL, arrested 09/25

Donte Roberts, Criminal deprivation of property, Probation violation, arrested 09/25

Marcus Cantu, Outside warrant, arrested 09/25

Luz Villanueva-Rivera, Violation of a protection order, arrested 09/25

Taylor England, Outside warrant, arrested 09/25

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/2024/9/1727724207477.jpeg" alt="Thomas Koci, Failure to appear, arrested 09/25" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727724268782.jpeg" alt="Scott Hewitt, Probation violation, arrested 09/25" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727724330171.jpeg" alt="Neko Jones, Criminal damage to property (Two counts), Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Battery on LEO, physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Theft &gt; $25,000 &lt; $100,000 pocket picking, Duty of driver to report upon damaging unattended vehicle/property, arrested 09/25" />
 <figcaption>Neko Jones, Criminal damage to property (Two counts), Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Battery on LEO, physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Theft &gt; $25,000 &lt; $100,000 pocket picking, Duty of driver to report upon damaging unattended vehicle/property, arrested 09/25</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Edward Wright, Disorderly conduct, arrested 09/25Jose Zhune Ascencio, Drivers license without valid DL, arrested 09/25Donte Roberts, Criminal deprivation of property, Probation violation, arrested 09/25Marcus Cantu, Outside warrant, arrested 09/25Luz Villanueva-Rivera, Violation of a protection order, arrested 09/25Taylor England, Outside warrant, arrested 09/25Recent 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 Sept. 26

KINGMAN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a standoff at a home in Kingman.

Just after 2p.m. on Sept. 23, police received a call reporting a stabbing in the 300 block of East D Avenue in Kingman, according to Police Chief David Lux.

Officers of the Kingman Police Department and Kingman County Sheriff’s Office pursued a suspect who fled to a residence in the 400 block of East B Avenue. Officers attempted to negotiate the suspects surrender while additional resources were contacted.

Resources and staff from the Kingman County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol, Pratt County Sheriff, Edwards County Sheriff, and Kiowa County Sheriff were utilized in the incident and the suspect identified as 49-year-old Samuel Mitchell of Kingman eventually surrendered at the scene. 

&nbsp;Mitchell remains jailed on a $500,000 bond on requested charges that include Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, Aggravated battery and Interference with law enforcement, according to online jail records.

Two additional suspects identified according to online jail records as 42-year-old Dawn L. Barkley and 48-year-old Ricky Mitchell were arrested on requested charges of obstructing the apprehension of Mitchell. The stabbing victim was treated for his injuries.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727357025638.png" alt="Mitchell -photo Kingman County" />
 <figcaption>Mitchell -photo Kingman County</figcaption>
 </figure>KINGMAN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a standoff at a home in Kingman.Just after 2p.m. on Sept. 23, police received a call reporting a stabbing in the 300 block of East D Avenue in Kingman, according to Police Chief David Lux.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727187448217.png" alt="SWAT teams on the scene of the standoff Monday night-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>SWAT teams on the scene of the standoff Monday night-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers of the Kingman Police Department and Kingman County Sheriff’s Office pursued a suspect who fled to a residence in the 400 block of East B Avenue. Officers attempted to negotiate the suspects surrender while additional resources were contacted.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727357245715.png" alt="Dawn Barkley-photo Kingman Co." />
 <figcaption>Dawn Barkley-photo Kingman Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Resources and staff from the Kingman County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol, Pratt County Sheriff, Edwards County Sheriff, and Kiowa County Sheriff were utilized in the incident and the suspect identified as 49-year-old Samuel Mitchell of Kingman eventually surrendered at the scene. &nbsp;Mitchell remains jailed on a $500,000 bond on requested charges that include Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, Aggravated battery and Interference with law enforcement, according to online jail records.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727357294061.png" alt="Ricky Mitchell-photo Kingman County" />
 <figcaption>Ricky Mitchell-photo Kingman County</figcaption>
 </figure>Two additional suspects identified according to online jail records as 42-year-old Dawn L. Barkley and 48-year-old Ricky Mitchell were arrested on requested charges of obstructing the apprehension of Mitchell. The stabbing victim was treated for his injuries.&nbsp;

Kansas stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charge

TOPEKA— A Georgia man who is charged with identity theft, criminal use of a financial card, and conspiracy to commit criminal use of a financial card, entered his first appearance in a Kansas courtroom last week, according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.

Demetrius Odom, 30, waived an extradition hearing to face charges related to retail crime in Lyon County. With an alleged co-conspirator, Odom allegedly stole from a series of liquor stores throughout Kansas. 

His co-defendant, Dwayne Rhoden, was arrested in July in Kentucky on unrelated felony charges. Rhoden refused to waive extradition, and the state is seeking a Governor’s warrant.

The case marks the first organized retail crime prosecution by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.&nbsp; In 2023, the Kansas Legislature passed a new law that allows prosecutors to seek felony charges in retail crimes and organized retail crime cases rather than pursuing minor theft charges.“

Fortunately, the legislature gave the Office of the Attorney General the authority to go after this pervasive form of crime. This prosecution is a significant milestone," Kobach said. The court will conduct a preliminary hearing on Odom's charges at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the Lyon County Courthouse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727466874322.png" alt="Odom-photo Lyon County" />
 <figcaption>Odom-photo Lyon County</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA— A Georgia man who is charged with identity theft, criminal use of a financial card, and conspiracy to commit criminal use of a financial card, entered his first appearance in a Kansas courtroom last week, according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.Demetrius Odom, 30, waived an extradition hearing to face charges related to retail crime in Lyon County. With an alleged co-conspirator, Odom allegedly stole from a series of liquor stores throughout Kansas. His co-defendant, Dwayne Rhoden, was arrested in July in Kentucky on unrelated felony charges. Rhoden refused to waive extradition, and the state is seeking a Governor’s warrant.The case marks the first organized retail crime prosecution by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.&nbsp; In 2023, the Kansas Legislature passed a new law that allows prosecutors to seek felony charges in retail crimes and organized retail crime cases rather than pursuing minor theft charges.“Fortunately, the legislature gave the Office of the Attorney General the authority to go after this pervasive form of crime. This prosecution is a significant milestone," Kobach said. The court will conduct a preliminary hearing on Odom's charges at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the Lyon County Courthouse.

Georgia man  stole from a series of liquor stores throughout Kansas

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in a deadly shooting has made her first court appearance in the case.

Mercedes Muldrew, 35 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 5:30p.m. September 22, police were dispatched to a shooting at an apartment complex in 3500 block of Inwood in Wichita, according to&nbsp; Ford.

Officers learned that a verbal altercation had taken place between 38-year-old Daryl Clark and a female suspect later identified as 35-year-old Mercedes Muldrew. The argument escalated when she reportedly began physically assaulting him, according to Wichita Police spokesperson Andrew Ford.

The situation further escalated when the Muldrew brandished a handgun and fired one shot, striking Clark in the chest.&nbsp; &nbsp;EMS transported him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 6:22 p.m. Police arrested Muldrew. Her&nbsp;next court appearance is scheduled for October 8. She remains in jail on a $750,000 bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727111287181.png" alt="MULDREW -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>MULDREW -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in a deadly shooting has made her first court appearance in the case.Mercedes Muldrew, 35 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 5:30p.m. September 22, police were dispatched to a shooting at an apartment complex in 3500 block of Inwood in Wichita, according to&nbsp; Ford.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727129407850.png" alt="Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation-photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers learned that a verbal altercation had taken place between 38-year-old Daryl Clark and a female suspect later identified as 35-year-old Mercedes Muldrew. The argument escalated when she reportedly began physically assaulting him, according to Wichita Police spokesperson Andrew Ford.The situation further escalated when the Muldrew brandished a handgun and fired one shot, striking Clark in the chest.&nbsp; &nbsp;EMS transported him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 6:22 p.m. Police arrested Muldrew. Her&nbsp;next court appearance is scheduled for October 8. She remains in jail on a $750,000 bond.

Kansas woman charged in attack that killed man

&nbsp;JACKSON COUNTY (JASO) —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Shortly before 8a.m. Sept. 26, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Acura LT on U.S. Hwy 75 and 214th Road near Holton for multiple alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle, the driver was identified as Paula Louise Michael, 61, of Topeka, Kansas. During the course of the traffic stop a Jackson County Sheriff’s K9 alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics within the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and resulted in the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Michael was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, a hallucinogenic drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727468514804.png" alt="Michael-photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Michael-photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;JACKSON COUNTY (JASO) —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Shortly before 8a.m. Sept. 26, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Acura LT on U.S. Hwy 75 and 214th Road near Holton for multiple alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle, the driver was identified as Paula Louise Michael, 61, of Topeka, Kansas. During the course of the traffic stop a Jackson County Sheriff’s K9 alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics within the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and resulted in the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.Michael was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, a hallucinogenic drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Kansas sheriff's K9 found drugs during traffic stop

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Authorities on Friday reported they positively identified the human remains found on September 11 in the yard of a home in the city of Rose Hill as&nbsp;Kennedy Jean Schroer, according to Rose Hill Police Chief Taylor Parlier.

"We understand that many in the public might be confused how an arrest in this case has not been made, that is completely understandable, Parlier stated in a media release.

"What we would like to convey is that we have one chance to gather as much information as possible, to find out what happened to this child and to tell her story. While we understand the desire to hold persons accountable, we need to get this correct and not fast. Releasing too much information might appear to implicate a person or persons who were not involved, so in our search for the truth we need to equally work to protect peoples’ rights."

Kennedy Jean Schroer, born on July 14, 2014, was adopted by Crystina and Joe Schroer in November 2018 and is believed to have died in late 2020, according to a statement from Rose Hill, Kansas Police Chief Taylor Parlier.

The remains were brought to the Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center for the postmortem. Due to the advanced level of decomposition, the medical examiner was unable to identify a cause of death. Their preliminary report gave findings that no visible injuries were observed, nor were any healing or healed injuries observable, according to the police chief.

"Through our investigation we believe the time of death occurred within the month of November 2020. The medical examiner has not released the full report of the postmortem but has confirmed Kennedy’s identity through DNA analysis," Parlier stated.

"This investigation is ongoing. Officers, Detectives, surrounding law enforcement agencies, social workers, mental health professionals, and many others are hard at work to find answers. What we can assure anyone interested in this case, Kennedy is the center of our universe and will remain so until we have answers."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727450427639.png" alt="-Kennedy Jean Schroer-courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>-Kennedy Jean Schroer-courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Authorities on Friday reported they positively identified the human remains found on September 11 in the yard of a home in the city of Rose Hill as&nbsp;Kennedy Jean Schroer, according to Rose Hill Police Chief Taylor Parlier."We understand that many in the public might be confused how an arrest in this case has not been made, that is completely understandable, Parlier stated in a media release."What we would like to convey is that we have one chance to gather as much information as possible, to find out what happened to this child and to tell her story. While we understand the desire to hold persons accountable, we need to get this correct and not fast. Releasing too much information might appear to implicate a person or persons who were not involved, so in our search for the truth we need to equally work to protect peoples’ rights."Kennedy Jean Schroer, born on July 14, 2014, was adopted by Crystina and Joe Schroer in November 2018 and is believed to have died in late 2020, according to a statement from Rose Hill, Kansas Police Chief Taylor Parlier.The remains were brought to the Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center for the postmortem. Due to the advanced level of decomposition, the medical examiner was unable to identify a cause of death. Their preliminary report gave findings that no visible injuries were observed, nor were any healing or healed injuries observable, according to the police chief."Through our investigation we believe the time of death occurred within the month of November 2020. The medical examiner has not released the full report of the postmortem but has confirmed Kennedy’s identity through DNA analysis," Parlier stated."This investigation is ongoing. Officers, Detectives, surrounding law enforcement agencies, social workers, mental health professionals, and many others are hard at work to find answers. What we can assure anyone interested in this case, Kennedy is the center of our universe and will remain so until we have answers."

Police Chief on why no arrest after remains found in yard of Kan. home

SALINA—Police in Salina and officials with USD 305 are investigating an alleged threat about a shooting at school dance and have made an arrest.

On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department became aware of a threat made against Central High School via social media, according to a media release from Salina Police.

 An immediate investigation was undertaken that revealed a 16-year old Central High Student made comments about “shooting everyone at this dance.” 

Further inquiry by officers and school resource officers identified the “dance” to be the Salina Central Homecoming dance. USD305 and school officials were notified, and the juvenile was located by officers away from the school. 

Police arrested the juvenile for alleged criminal threat and transported to the Saline County Jail with eventual transfer to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City. 

Based on the investigation, there does not appear to be any further threat to students or staff at Central High, according to Salina Police.

SALINA—Police in Salina and officials with USD 305 are investigating an alleged threat about a shooting at school dance and have made an arrest.On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department became aware of a threat made against Central High School via social media, according to a media release from Salina Police. An immediate investigation was undertaken that revealed a 16-year old Central High Student made comments about “shooting everyone at this dance.” Further inquiry by officers and school resource officers identified the “dance” to be the Salina Central Homecoming dance. USD305 and school officials were notified, and the juvenile was located by officers away from the school. Police arrested the juvenile for alleged criminal threat and transported to the Saline County Jail with eventual transfer to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City. Based on the investigation, there does not appear to be any further threat to students or staff at Central High, according to Salina Police. The Salina Police Department appreciated the collaboration with District and School staff in ensuring the safety of students, and strive for prompt investigations and actions to ensure everyone’s safety.