OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 2:30p.m.&nbsp;November 18, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway for a traffic violation, according to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

Daniel L. Bigenwalt, 59, of Topeka was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of&nbsp;Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while license suspended and an Osage County arrest warrant.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732118647317.png" alt="Bigenwalt photo Osage Co." />
 <figcaption>Bigenwalt photo Osage Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.Just after 2:30p.m.&nbsp;November 18, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway for a traffic violation, according to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.Daniel L. Bigenwalt, 59, of Topeka was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of&nbsp;Distribution of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while license suspended and an Osage County arrest warrant.

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of selling meth

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged fentanyl overdose death and have made an arrest.

Just after noon Wednesday police arrested 23-year-old Caziah Self of Ellsworth in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The arrested is in connection with an incident that occurred in June of 2023 where law enforcement officers investigated the overdose death of a 25-year-old individual in Manhattan.

Self is being held on a $100,000 bond on requested charges of&nbsp; distribution of a controlled substance causing death, use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation, and distribution of opiate/opium/stimulant/heroin dosage &lt; 10 units.

Self has four previous drug convictions and another for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Anyone with relevant information on this case is urged to come forward, according to the RCPD. The investigation into this and all other Fentanyl-related overdoses remain active and ongoing. Any individuals possessing pertinent information are urged to come forward and assist law enforcement authorities.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732204540054.png" alt="Self photo KDOC" />
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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged fentanyl overdose death and have made an arrest.Just after noon Wednesday police arrested 23-year-old Caziah Self of Ellsworth in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The arrested is in connection with an incident that occurred in June of 2023 where law enforcement officers investigated the overdose death of a 25-year-old individual in Manhattan.Self is being held on a $100,000 bond on requested charges of&nbsp; distribution of a controlled substance causing death, use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation, and distribution of opiate/opium/stimulant/heroin dosage &lt; 10 units.Self has four previous drug convictions and another for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.Anyone with relevant information on this case is urged to come forward, according to the RCPD. The investigation into this and all other Fentanyl-related overdoses remain active and ongoing. Any individuals possessing pertinent information are urged to come forward and assist law enforcement authorities.

RCPD: Kan. felon jailed in connection with fentanyl overdose death

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two teens accused in a&nbsp;violent acid attack on a Kansas teen were scheduled to make an appearance in court Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; The hearing for both was rescheduled, according to the district attorney's office.

Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins, 18, and Tayronnia Jontashia West, 18, both of Wichita, are charged with aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; They will appear before judge David Kaufman and are expected to enter a plea in the case.

Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a fight.&nbsp;

Immediately following the incident, investigators with the Wichita Police Felony Assault unit along with patrol officers began looking for the suspects. 

On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested Hollins and&nbsp; West.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717690818288.png" alt="West photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>West photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two teens accused in a&nbsp;violent acid attack on a Kansas teen were scheduled to make an appearance in court Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; The hearing for both was rescheduled, according to the district attorney's office.Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins, 18, and Tayronnia Jontashia West, 18, both of Wichita, are charged with aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; They will appear before judge David Kaufman and are expected to enter a plea in the case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717690911383.png" alt="Hollins photo Sedgwick County" />
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 </figure>Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a fight.&nbsp;Immediately following the incident, investigators with the Wichita Police Felony Assault unit along with patrol officers began looking for the suspects. On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested Hollins and&nbsp; West.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

Hearing delayed for suspects in acid attack on Kansas teen

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.

Gage Ellis, Aggravated battery, Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement, Aggravated assault, arrested 11/20

Patricia Purcell, Failure to appear, arrested 11/20

Estelle Christiano, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 11/20

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732200598541.jpeg" alt="Michael Riffle, Probation violation, arrested 11/20" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732200782925.jpeg" alt="Austin Dowling, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal deprivation of property, Distribute opiate/narcotic/certain stimulant/heroin; Dose 10 - &lt;100 in 1000 ft of school, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of stolen property, Taxation-Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Possession of hallucinogenic drug, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/21" />
 <figcaption>Austin Dowling, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal deprivation of property, Distribute opiate/narcotic/certain stimulant/heroin; Dose 10 - &lt;100 in 1000 ft of school, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of stolen property, Taxation-Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Possession of hallucinogenic drug, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/21</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732201293315.jpeg" alt="Heather Cummins, Taxation-Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Criminal deprivation of property,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of depressant, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Possession of stolen property, arrested 11/21" />
 <figcaption>Heather Cummins, Taxation-Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Criminal deprivation of property,&nbsp;Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of depressant, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of marijuana, Possession of stolen property, arrested 11/21</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Gage Ellis, Aggravated battery, Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement, Aggravated assault, arrested 11/20Patricia Purcell, Failure to appear, arrested 11/20Estelle Christiano, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 11/20Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Nov. 21

NEW YORK (AP) —A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.

The FBI began investigating Yener in February based on a tip that he was storing “bombmaking schematics” in a storage unit. They found bomb-making sketches, many watches with timers, electronic circuit boards and other electronics that could be used for building explosive devices, according to the FBI. He had also searched online for things related to bomb-making since 2017, according to the FBI.

Yener also told undercover FBI agents that he wanted to detonate the bomb the week before Thanksgiving and that the stock exchange in lower Manhattan would be a popular site to target.

“The Stock Exchange, we want to hit that, because it will wake people up,” he told undercover FBI agents, according to court documents.

He wanted to bomb the stock exchange in order to “reboot” the U.S. government, explaining that it would be “like a small nuke went off,” killing everyone inside the building, according to court documents.

In the last month, he had rewired two-way radios so that they could work as remote triggers for an explosive device and planned to wear a disguise when planting the explosives, according to court documents.

Yener had his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and will be detained while he awaits a trial.

The news was first reported by the website CourtWatch.

Calls to telephone numbers listed for Harun Abdul-Malik Yener in public records rang unanswered and a lawyer was not listed in court records.

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.The FBI began investigating Yener in February based on a tip that he was storing “bombmaking schematics” in a storage unit. They found bomb-making sketches, many watches with timers, electronic circuit boards and other electronics that could be used for building explosive devices, according to the FBI. He had also searched online for things related to bomb-making since 2017, according to the FBI.Yener also told undercover FBI agents that he wanted to detonate the bomb the week before Thanksgiving and that the stock exchange in lower Manhattan would be a popular site to target.“The Stock Exchange, we want to hit that, because it will wake people up,” he told undercover FBI agents, according to court documents.He wanted to bomb the stock exchange in order to “reboot” the U.S. government, explaining that it would be “like a small nuke went off,” killing everyone inside the building, according to court documents.In the last month, he had rewired two-way radios so that they could work as remote triggers for an explosive device and planned to wear a disguise when planting the explosives, according to court documents.Yener had his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and will be detained while he awaits a trial.The news was first reported by the website CourtWatch.Calls to telephone numbers listed for Harun Abdul-Malik Yener in public records rang unanswered and a lawyer was not listed in court records.

FBI makes arrest in plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange 

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a sexual assault and theft that occurred Tuesday morning at a home in Overland Park have a suspect in custody.

The incident occurred&nbsp; just after 2:30a.m. in a home near W. 97th Street and Reeder in Overland Park, according to Overland Park Police Officer John Lacy.

The victim did not know the suspect but was able to provide a description as a stocky build, clean-shaven, late twenties to early thirties man. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a black beanie-style cap.

EMS transported the victim to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Overland Park Police Department, with the assistance of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, made the arrest and the suspect is being held in Johnson County Central Booking Facility in Olathe.

Police turned the case over to the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732041800750.png" alt="Photo Overland Park Police" />
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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a sexual assault and theft that occurred Tuesday morning at a home in Overland Park have a suspect in custody.The incident occurred&nbsp; just after 2:30a.m. in a home near W. 97th Street and Reeder in Overland Park, according to Overland Park Police Officer John Lacy.The victim did not know the suspect but was able to provide a description as a stocky build, clean-shaven, late twenties to early thirties man. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a black beanie-style cap.EMS transported the victim to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The Overland Park Police Department, with the assistance of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, made the arrest and the suspect is being held in Johnson County Central Booking Facility in Olathe.Police turned the case over to the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office.&nbsp;----------

Police capture suspect in sex assault, theft at Kansas home

SEWARD COUNTY – The former city manager of Liberal, Russell “Rusty” Varnado is under investigation on sex crime allegations, according&nbsp; to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

In August, the Liberal Police Department asked the KBI for assistance investigating when allegations arose. The crimes occurred between March and August of 2024, when Varnado was city manager. Following the allegations, Varnado was fired from his position.

At 4 p.m. Wednesday, deputies of the Seward County Sheriff’s Office arrested Varnado, 37, on a KBI warrant for rape, sexual battery, and lewd and lascivious. Varnado was booked into the Seward County Jail.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732145460059.png" alt="Varnado photo KBI" />
 <figcaption>Varnado photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>SEWARD COUNTY – The former city manager of Liberal, Russell “Rusty” Varnado is under investigation on sex crime allegations, according&nbsp; to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.In August, the Liberal Police Department asked the KBI for assistance investigating when allegations arose. The crimes occurred between March and August of 2024, when Varnado was city manager. Following the allegations, Varnado was fired from his position.At 4 p.m. Wednesday, deputies of the Seward County Sheriff’s Office arrested Varnado, 37, on a KBI warrant for rape, sexual battery, and lewd and lascivious. Varnado was booked into the Seward County Jail.&nbsp;

Former city manager in Kansas accused of sex crimes

JOHNSON COUNTY —A man accused in connection with a crash that left a 9-year-old Kansas boy dead has entered a plea in the case.

On Friday, 25-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew Jacobo, 25,&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to reckless second degree murder and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

He was originally charged with second degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a firearm while driving under the influence, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.

Just before 7p.m. on December 1, 2023, police responded to a crash involving a white truck and a black sedan near Johnson Drive and Bell Road in Shawnee, Kansas, according to a media release.&nbsp; EMS transported nine-year-old Nolan Davidson of Lenexa to Children's Mercy in critical condition. He died December 7, according to a GoFundMe page for the family.

The driver of the truck later identified as Jacobo left the scene.&nbsp; Police tracked him down and made an arrest the night of the crash.

Nolan and his family were on their way from one basketball game to another when they were involved in the crash. The collision, impacted the rear passenger side where Nolan was seated.

Jacobo is scheduled for sentencing on January 7, according to the district attorney's office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702397009027.png" alt="Jacobo-photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Jacobo-photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY —A man accused in connection with a crash that left a 9-year-old Kansas boy dead has entered a plea in the case.On Friday, 25-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew Jacobo, 25,&nbsp; Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to reckless second degree murder and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.He was originally charged with second degree murder, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a firearm while driving under the influence, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702398123562.png" alt="Davidson photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Davidson photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 7p.m. on December 1, 2023, police responded to a crash involving a white truck and a black sedan near Johnson Drive and Bell Road in Shawnee, Kansas, according to a media release.&nbsp; EMS transported nine-year-old Nolan Davidson of Lenexa to Children's Mercy in critical condition. He died December 7, according to a GoFundMe page for the family.The driver of the truck later identified as Jacobo left the scene.&nbsp; Police tracked him down and made an arrest the night of the crash.Nolan and his family were on their way from one basketball game to another when they were involved in the crash. The collision, impacted the rear passenger side where Nolan was seated.Jacobo is scheduled for sentencing on January 7, according to the district attorney's office.

Man enters plea in crash that killed 9-year-old Kansas boy

Daniel Fenimore, Failure to appear, arrested 11/19

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732123454810.jpeg" alt="Thalanda Lashley, Failure to appear, arrested 11/19" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732123500330.jpeg" alt="Robert Nobles, Domestic battery, arrested 11/19" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732123532140.jpeg" alt="Patrick Presley, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 11/20" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Presley, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 11/20</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Daniel Fenimore, Failure to appear, arrested 11/19Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Nov. 20

Lawsuit alleges Kanakuk Ministries and ACE American Insurance Company lied to conceal former director’s abuse

BY:&nbsp;ANNELISE HANSHAW <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>

OZARK — Attorneys argued about culpability in Christian County Circuit Court Monday morning in a lawsuit involving a Branson-area Christian summer camp accused of conspiring with its insurer to trick a family into signing a non-disclosure agreement by concealing prior knowledge of sexual misconduct.

Logan Yandell, a survivor of sexual abuse by Kanakuk Ministries’ former camp director,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/11/22/former-camper-suing-missouri-based-kanakuk-kamps-claiming-fraudulent-abuse-settlement/">filed a lawsuit</a>&nbsp;in 2022 alleging misstatements by the camp’s CEO led his parents to sign a settlement and non-disclosure agreement for $250,000 that they otherwise would have continued to fight.

Yandell’s attorney, Reed Martens, told Judge Raymond Gross on Monday that his client’s parents signed a release in December of 2010 under pressure from Kanakuk CEO Joe White, who was their family friend.

During a call in September of 2009, Martens said, the Yandell family asked White if he knew of other abuse allegations involving former Kanakuk camp director Peter Newman. He allegedly said “nothing has been on (the camp’s) radar with (Newman),” but an<a href="https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Yandell-Petition.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;affidavit</a>&nbsp;by Newman’s former supervisor disclosed that the camp had been aware of misconduct as early as 1999.

The lawsuit also names ACE American Insurance Company as a defendant, arguing it influenced the camp’s decision to conceal information.

Gross asked if there was “correspondence of any kind” between the camp and ACE prior to White’s phone call with the Yandells.

David Mayer, who is also representing Yandell, said the insurance company was aware of abuse allegations “in March or April” prior to the call.

White testified that he did not speak to ACE before the alleged misstatement, said Manuel Mungia, an attorney for ACE, and the company wasn’t even notified of the statement.

“There is no evidence that ACE was aware of a fraudulent statement,” he said.

Yandell’s attorneys provided evidence of the company attempting to influence White months later when the camp drafted a letter to send to 8,000 families outlining what it knew about Newman.

ACE, in response, “strongly recommended not to send the letter” and sent a reservation of rights letter, which could exempt the company from covering related legal matters, Martens said.

So the email remained unreleased. This lawsuit has unearthed the draft and ACE’s response to the camp, Martens said, and it “gives rise to the concealment and conspiracy.”

Another matter Gross will have to consider is whether media reports of Newman’s arrest could nullify the case under the statute of limitations for fraud.

In Missouri, claims must be brought within five years of discovering the fraud, and victims have 10 years for discovery.

Bryan Wade, an attorney for Kanakuk, said there were court cases and news articles published over five years ago that the Yandell family had access to. Access to the information, he argued, is the same as knowledge, according to other cases.

Yandell’s parents didn’t have the responsibility to seek out the other court cases or media reports, Marten said, because of their close personal relationship with White. He said because their friend had “superior knowledge of the facts,” they were exempt from ordinary standards of diligence.

Another survivor of Newman’s abuse, in a deposition, told attorneys that he, White and Yandell discussed Newman’s misconduct years ago, Wade said. Importantly, Yandell is the case’s plaintiff — not his parents.

But Yandell’s parents told attorneys their discovery of the allegations of abuse was in 2021, when a<a href="https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/they-arent-who-you-think-they-are/" target="_blank">&nbsp;national news article</a>&nbsp;labeled Kanakuk’s situation the “worst Christian sex abuse scandal.”

If Gross accepts that 2021 is the year of discovery, the case is still within the statute of limitations.

He told attorneys his goal is to submit his judgment “by the end of the year,” though he had a large workload.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732026482190.png" alt=" Attorneys representing Kanakuk Ministries and a survivor of abuse by the Christian summer camp's former director argued for summary judgment in a fraud case at Christian County Justice Center Monday morning (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> Attorneys representing Kanakuk Ministries and a survivor of abuse by the Christian summer camp's former director argued for summary judgment in a fraud case at Christian County Justice Center Monday morning (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Lawsuit alleges Kanakuk Ministries and ACE American Insurance Company lied to conceal former director’s abuse</h2>BY:&nbsp;ANNELISE HANSHAW <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>OZARK — Attorneys argued about culpability in Christian County Circuit Court Monday morning in a lawsuit involving a Branson-area Christian summer camp accused of conspiring with its insurer to trick a family into signing a non-disclosure agreement by concealing prior knowledge of sexual misconduct.Logan Yandell, a survivor of sexual abuse by Kanakuk Ministries’ former camp director,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/11/22/former-camper-suing-missouri-based-kanakuk-kamps-claiming-fraudulent-abuse-settlement/">filed a lawsuit</a>&nbsp;in 2022 alleging misstatements by the camp’s CEO led his parents to sign a settlement and non-disclosure agreement for $250,000 that they otherwise would have continued to fight.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732026447363.png" alt="Logan Yandell in 2003, the year he began attending Kanakuk summer camp (photo submitted)." />
 <figcaption>Logan Yandell in 2003, the year he began attending Kanakuk summer camp (photo submitted).</figcaption>
 </figure>Yandell’s attorney, Reed Martens, told Judge Raymond Gross on Monday that his client’s parents signed a release in December of 2010 under pressure from Kanakuk CEO Joe White, who was their family friend.During a call in September of 2009, Martens said, the Yandell family asked White if he knew of other abuse allegations involving former Kanakuk camp director Peter Newman. He allegedly said “nothing has been on (the camp’s) radar with (Newman),” but an<a href="https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Yandell-Petition.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;affidavit</a>&nbsp;by Newman’s former supervisor disclosed that the camp had been aware of misconduct as early as 1999.The lawsuit also names ACE American Insurance Company as a defendant, arguing it influenced the camp’s decision to conceal information.Gross asked if there was “correspondence of any kind” between the camp and ACE prior to White’s phone call with the Yandells.David Mayer, who is also representing Yandell, said the insurance company was aware of abuse allegations “in March or April” prior to the call.White testified that he did not speak to ACE before the alleged misstatement, said Manuel Mungia, an attorney for ACE, and the company wasn’t even notified of the statement.“There is no evidence that ACE was aware of a fraudulent statement,” he said.Yandell’s attorneys provided evidence of the company attempting to influence White months later when the camp drafted a letter to send to 8,000 families outlining what it knew about Newman.ACE, in response, “strongly recommended not to send the letter” and sent a reservation of rights letter, which could exempt the company from covering related legal matters, Martens said.So the email remained unreleased. This lawsuit has unearthed the draft and ACE’s response to the camp, Martens said, and it “gives rise to the concealment and conspiracy.”Another matter Gross will have to consider is whether media reports of Newman’s arrest could nullify the case under the statute of limitations for fraud.In Missouri, claims must be brought within five years of discovering the fraud, and victims have 10 years for discovery.Bryan Wade, an attorney for Kanakuk, said there were court cases and news articles published over five years ago that the Yandell family had access to. Access to the information, he argued, is the same as knowledge, according to other cases.Yandell’s parents didn’t have the responsibility to seek out the other court cases or media reports, Marten said, because of their close personal relationship with White. He said because their friend had “superior knowledge of the facts,” they were exempt from ordinary standards of diligence.Another survivor of Newman’s abuse, in a deposition, told attorneys that he, White and Yandell discussed Newman’s misconduct years ago, Wade said. Importantly, Yandell is the case’s plaintiff — not his parents.But Yandell’s parents told attorneys their discovery of the allegations of abuse was in 2021, when a<a href="https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/frenchpress/they-arent-who-you-think-they-are/" target="_blank">&nbsp;national news article</a>&nbsp;labeled Kanakuk’s situation the “worst Christian sex abuse scandal.”If Gross accepts that 2021 is the year of discovery, the case is still within the statute of limitations.He told attorneys his goal is to submit his judgment “by the end of the year,” though he had a large workload.The case is set for trial in July 2025.

Judge weighs whether Missouri-based Kanakuk defrauded abuse survivor’s family

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

A 57-year-old Ellis County man was recently sentenced to more
than 19 years in prison for the murder of his brother in 2022.

In September, Monte Joe Wilson pleaded no contest to voluntary
manslaughter in the death of 54-year-old Mark Wilson on Sept. 19, 2022.

Monte Wilson was initially arrested and charged with second-degree
murder and aggravated battery.

According to court documents, Mark Wilson was found beaten
to death at a home in the 200 block of West Sixth in Hays on the night of Sept. 19, 2022.&nbsp; Monte Wilson was located and arrested at the scene.

Thursday, Ellis County District Court Judge Glenn Braun sentenced Monte Wilson to 233 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter. 

Monte Wilson’s attorney filed a motion for a downward departure at
sentencing.&nbsp; He argued&nbsp; Monte Wilson deserved a lesser sentence due to
several factors. Among those were his age, his lack of a recent criminal
history and his acceptance of responsibility in the case. Braun denied the motion.

Braun called Monte Wilson an “experienced criminal defendant” with
nine prior felony convictions ranging from theft and drug possession to aggravated
battery.

The judge also said there are more aggravating factors than
what would allow the court to consider a downward departure.&nbsp; Braun said Mark Wilson’s disability was also a factor.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732034618096.png" alt="Wilson photo Ellis County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Wilson photo Ellis County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostA 57-year-old Ellis County man was recently sentenced to more
than 19 years in prison for the murder of his brother in 2022.In September, Monte Joe Wilson pleaded no contest to voluntary
manslaughter in the death of 54-year-old Mark Wilson on Sept. 19, 2022.Monte Wilson was initially arrested and charged with second-degree
murder and aggravated battery.According to court documents, Mark Wilson was found beaten
to death at a home in the 200 block of West Sixth in Hays on the night of Sept. 19, 2022.&nbsp; Monte Wilson was located and arrested at the scene.Thursday, Ellis County District Court Judge Glenn Braun sentenced Monte Wilson to 233 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter. Monte Wilson’s attorney filed a motion for a downward departure at
sentencing.&nbsp; He argued&nbsp; Monte Wilson deserved a lesser sentence due to
several factors. Among those were his age, his lack of a recent criminal
history and his acceptance of responsibility in the case. Braun denied the motion.Braun called Monte Wilson an “experienced criminal defendant” with
nine prior felony convictions ranging from theft and drug possession to aggravated
battery.The judge also said there are more aggravating factors than
what would allow the court to consider a downward departure.&nbsp; Braun said Mark Wilson’s disability was also a factor.

NW Kansas man going to prison for killing his brother

Uroy Chiminya, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732036035938.jpeg" alt="Gregory Heaven Dyrness, Outside warrant (15 counts), Failure to appear, arrested 11/18" />
 <figcaption>Gregory Heaven Dyrness, Outside warrant (15 counts), Failure to appear, arrested 11/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732036078851.jpeg" alt="Kasder Soichy, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18" />
 <figcaption>Kasder Soichy, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732036149808.jpeg" alt="Izion Johnson, Cancelled/suspended drivers license, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18" />
 <figcaption>Izion Johnson, Cancelled/suspended drivers license, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732036206939.jpeg" alt="Dominick Lopez, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/18" />
 <figcaption>Dominick Lopez, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732036255749.jpeg" alt="Bruce Sparks, Failure to appear, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 11/18" />
 <figcaption>Bruce Sparks, Failure to appear, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, arrested 11/18</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Uroy Chiminya, Failure to appear, arrested 11/18Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Nov. 19

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged school threat at a southwest Kansas middle school and have made an arrest.

On Monday, a School Resource Officer was notified of a possible criminal threat at Kenneth Henderson Middle School,&nbsp;2406 Fleming Street in Garden City, according to a media release from Garden City Police.

The resource officer learned that 14-year-old Jose Miguel Tapia had allegedly made threats toward the school, and began an investigation. 

During an encounter with the boy during the investigation, Tapia did not listen to school personnel or the Officer and attempted to strike the Officer. Police took the teen into custody and as a precaution, the school was placed into a brief lockdown.

Tapia is being held in the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Criminal Threat, Assault LEO, and Interference LEO.

Police continue to encourage parents to remind your child to immediately report information about any school safety-related incident(s) to administrators/staff and/or the Garden City Police Department.

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged school threat at a southwest Kansas middle school and have made an arrest.On Monday, a School Resource Officer was notified of a possible criminal threat at Kenneth Henderson Middle School,&nbsp;2406 Fleming Street in Garden City, according to a media release from Garden City Police.The resource officer learned that 14-year-old Jose Miguel Tapia had allegedly made threats toward the school, and began an investigation. During an encounter with the boy during the investigation, Tapia did not listen to school personnel or the Officer and attempted to strike the Officer. Police took the teen into custody and as a precaution, the school was placed into a brief lockdown.Tapia is being held in the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center on requested charges of&nbsp; Aggravated Criminal Threat, Assault LEO, and Interference LEO.Police continue to encourage parents to remind your child to immediately report information about any school safety-related incident(s) to administrators/staff and/or the Garden City Police Department.

SW Kan. teen attempted to strike officer during investigation

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a car theft have made an arrest.&nbsp;

On Saturday evening a 72-year-old victim reported the theft of her 2011 Ford Focus from the 400 block Mound Street in Atchison by a person known to the victim, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Just after 9:30p.m. Saturday, police recovered the vehicle and a 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody.&nbsp; Mary C. McDonald, 34, Atchison, is being held in the county jail on requested charges of theft.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731942432522.png" alt="McDonald photo Atchison County" />
 <figcaption>McDonald photo Atchison County</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a car theft have made an arrest.&nbsp;On Saturday evening a 72-year-old victim reported the theft of her 2011 Ford Focus from the 400 block Mound Street in Atchison by a person known to the victim, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Just after 9:30p.m. Saturday, police recovered the vehicle and a 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody.&nbsp; Mary C. McDonald, 34, Atchison, is being held in the county jail on requested charges of theft.

Kansas woman accused of vehicle theft

RILEY COUNTY —Police arrested four individuals from Fort Riley on Saturday night in Manhattan.

Just after 6:30p.m., police arrested 22-year-old Zachary Davis, 22, of Fort Riley in the 1400 block of Beechwood Terrace. &nbsp;Davis was arrested on requested charges of criminal threat, aggravated battery, and criminal damage to property. He is being held on a $16,000 bond, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Just after 8:30p.m. Saturday, police arrested 21-year-old Jackson Hocutt of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Hocutt was arrested on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.&nbsp;He remains jailed on a $16,000 bond, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Just before 9p.m. Saturday, police arrested 32-year-old Gregory Beard of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Beard remains jailed on a $16,000 bond on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.

Just before 10:30p.m. police arrested 22-year-old Deon Benton of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Benton remains jailed on a $16,000 bond on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.

RILEY COUNTY —Police arrested four individuals from Fort Riley on Saturday night in Manhattan.Just after 6:30p.m., police arrested 22-year-old Zachary Davis, 22, of Fort Riley in the 1400 block of Beechwood Terrace. &nbsp;Davis was arrested on requested charges of criminal threat, aggravated battery, and criminal damage to property. He is being held on a $16,000 bond, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Just after 8:30p.m. Saturday, police arrested 21-year-old Jackson Hocutt of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Hocutt was arrested on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.&nbsp;He remains jailed on a $16,000 bond, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Just before 9p.m. Saturday, police arrested 32-year-old Gregory Beard of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Beard remains jailed on a $16,000 bond on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.Just before 10:30p.m. police arrested 22-year-old Deon Benton of Fort Riley in the 100 block of S. Seth Child Road. Benton remains jailed on a $16,000 bond on requested charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.

RCPD: 4 from Fort Riley remain jailed after weekend arrests

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a weekend shooting have made an arrest.

Just after 2 a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;responded to a reported shooting in the 400 block of SW Lincoln in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edwrd Stanley.

First responders found an individual who had life-threatening injuries and they were transported to a local hospital.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, police took 21-year-old William E. A. Hill of Topeka into custody on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731882145533.png" alt="Hill photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Hill photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a weekend shooting have made an arrest.Just after 2 a.m. Saturday, police&nbsp;responded to a reported shooting in the 400 block of SW Lincoln in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edwrd Stanley.First responders found an individual who had life-threatening injuries and they were transported to a local hospital.Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, police took 21-year-old William E. A. Hill of Topeka into custody on requested charges of Aggravated Battery.

Kan. shooting sent victim to the hospital with critical injuries

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A California man was sentenced to 240 months in prison after soliciting and receiving child pornography.

According to court documents, Timothy Vigil, 38, of Lemore, California pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney.

In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Jordan Escobar, 18, of Kansas City, Kansas. Escobar admitted to recording child sexual abuse material then distributing it on an online platform.&nbsp; After reviewing Escobar’s electronic devices and a subsequent investigation, agents identified Timothy Vigil as the owner of an account to which Escobar sent the images. 

Vigil direct messaged Escobar specifically requesting materials containing child pornography.

Between December 2023 and January 2024, Vigil also distributed 29 MEGA links to other platform users that contained child sexual abuse material, including more than 3,000 videos.

Escobar pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography and is awaiting sentencing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731440111988.png" alt="Escobar photo Wyandotte County" />
 <figcaption>Escobar photo Wyandotte County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A California man was sentenced to 240 months in prison after soliciting and receiving child pornography.According to court documents, Timothy Vigil, 38, of Lemore, California pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography, according to the United State's Attorney.In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Jordan Escobar, 18, of Kansas City, Kansas. Escobar admitted to recording child sexual abuse material then distributing it on an online platform.&nbsp; After reviewing Escobar’s electronic devices and a subsequent investigation, agents identified Timothy Vigil as the owner of an account to which Escobar sent the images. Vigil direct messaged Escobar specifically requesting materials containing child pornography.Between December 2023 and January 2024, Vigil also distributed 29 MEGA links to other platform users that contained child sexual abuse material, including more than 3,000 videos.Escobar pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography and is awaiting sentencing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case.

Kansas teen recorded child sex abuse, sent it to California man

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for allegedly stealing the same vehicle twice.

On November 9, a minivan was missing from the 4700 block of SW Topeka Blvd., according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The minivan was found and returned to the owner the following Monday, but without the key.

The minivan was stolen once again on November 14 from Topeka area home. It was located later in the day near SW 29th and Gage, where a brief pursuit was started. That was called off for safety reasons, but the minivan was found once again shortly after near SW 15th and Mulvane.

Brandon Norris, 27, was arrested after a K-9 officer tracked him from the vehicle. Norris was booked into the Shawnee County jail on requested charges of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, fleeing law enforcement, reckless driving, driving without a license, and drug possession.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1613410475366.png" alt="Norris photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Norris photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for allegedly stealing the same vehicle twice.On November 9, a minivan was missing from the 4700 block of SW Topeka Blvd., according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The minivan was found and returned to the owner the following Monday, but without the key.The minivan was stolen once again on November 14 from Topeka area home. It was located later in the day near SW 29th and Gage, where a brief pursuit was started. That was called off for safety reasons, but the minivan was found once again shortly after near SW 15th and Mulvane.Brandon Norris, 27, was arrested after a K-9 officer tracked him from the vehicle. Norris was booked into the Shawnee County jail on requested charges of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, fleeing law enforcement, reckless driving, driving without a license, and drug possession.

Sheriff: Kansas man stole minivan twice in less than a week 

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Two Missouri police officers were indicted separately this week and accused of similar crimes — pulling over women and searching their phones to find nude photos.

The indictments of former Missouri State Highway Patrol officer David McKnight on Tuesday and former Florissant, Missouri, officer Julian Alcala on Wednesday were unrelated, but the indictments spelled out similar allegations. Both men face federal charges accusing them of depriving the rights of several women, and destroying evidence.

McKnight, 39, victimized nine women between September 2023 and Aug. 19, his indictment said. Typically, according to the indictment, he would pull over a woman for a traffic violation and tell her he needed to look at her phone to either verify identity or confirm insurance coverage.

McKnight searched the phones and used his own phone to photograph nude pictures he found, the indictment said.

McKnight was arrested by patrol investigators on Aug. 21 and resigned five days later, patrol Capt. Scott White said in an email.

White declined to discuss McKnight's case but said that patrol employees “are held to high standards and if it is determined that those standards were not met, they are held accountable.”

McKnight pleaded not guilty during a court appearance on Thursday. Messages were left Friday with his lawyer.

Alcala, 29, was accused of crimes involving 20 women between Feb. 6 and May 18. Five of the alleged crimes happened on the same day.

Alcala confiscated phones from women under the auspices of confirming insurance coverage and vehicle registration, the indictment said. Like McKnight, he was accused of searching the phones for nude photos, then using his own phone to take pictures.

The indictment said Alcala also found a video on one victim's phone and texted the video to his own phone.

Alcala doesn't yet have a listed attorney. No phone listing for him could be found. He also is named in four lawsuits filed against him and the city of Florissant, a St. Louis suburb.

Alcala had been with the Florissant department since January 2023. He resigned in June amid an FBI investigation.

“We are disgusted at this behavior, which is a complete betrayal of the values we uphold and in no way reflects the professionalism and integrity of our dedicated officers," Florissant police said in a statement. “We recognize the gravity of this breach of trust and its impact on our community.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731693869313.png" alt="McKnight New Madrid County" />
 <figcaption>McKnight New Madrid County</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Two Missouri police officers were indicted separately this week and accused of similar crimes — pulling over women and searching their phones to find nude photos.The indictments of former Missouri State Highway Patrol officer David McKnight on Tuesday and former Florissant, Missouri, officer Julian Alcala on Wednesday were unrelated, but the indictments spelled out similar allegations. Both men face federal charges accusing them of depriving the rights of several women, and destroying evidence.McKnight, 39, victimized nine women between September 2023 and Aug. 19, his indictment said. Typically, according to the indictment, he would pull over a woman for a traffic violation and tell her he needed to look at her phone to either verify identity or confirm insurance coverage.McKnight searched the phones and used his own phone to photograph nude pictures he found, the indictment said.McKnight was arrested by patrol investigators on Aug. 21 and resigned five days later, patrol Capt. Scott White said in an email.White declined to discuss McKnight's case but said that patrol employees “are held to high standards and if it is determined that those standards were not met, they are held accountable.”McKnight pleaded not guilty during a court appearance on Thursday. Messages were left Friday with his lawyer.Alcala, 29, was accused of crimes involving 20 women between Feb. 6 and May 18. Five of the alleged crimes happened on the same day.Alcala confiscated phones from women under the auspices of confirming insurance coverage and vehicle registration, the indictment said. Like McKnight, he was accused of searching the phones for nude photos, then using his own phone to take pictures.The indictment said Alcala also found a video on one victim's phone and texted the video to his own phone.Alcala doesn't yet have a listed attorney. No phone listing for him could be found. He also is named in four lawsuits filed against him and the city of Florissant, a St. Louis suburb.Alcala had been with the Florissant department since January 2023. He resigned in June amid an FBI investigation.“We are disgusted at this behavior, which is a complete betrayal of the values we uphold and in no way reflects the professionalism and integrity of our dedicated officers," Florissant police said in a statement. “We recognize the gravity of this breach of trust and its impact on our community.”

Officers accused of pulling over women, searching phones for nude pictures

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Two brothers involved in a stabbing on Friday morning in Lawrence are in custody.

The attack occurred about 10a.m in the 1900 block of East 19th Street, according to a media release. The victim was in serious condition when paramedics transported him to an area trauma center. 

Evidence shows one of the brothers sent a threatening message to an ex-girlfriend stating they were coming to her home to harm her other “ex”, who was there. Investigators found they did just that – and when the four met, a fight started. The man who was visiting was stabbed. The brothers fled.

Officers safely arrested one of the brothers at his home and, after a short search, were able to take the other into custody.

The victim is expected to recover. Police did not release names of the suspects. Police detective are working to submit an affidavit to the District Attorney’s Office detailing what led up to the violence.

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Two brothers involved in a stabbing on Friday morning in Lawrence are in custody.The attack occurred about 10a.m in the 1900 block of East 19th Street, according to a media release. The victim was in serious condition when paramedics transported him to an area trauma center. Evidence shows one of the brothers sent a threatening message to an ex-girlfriend stating they were coming to her home to harm her other “ex”, who was there. Investigators found they did just that – and when the four met, a fight started. The man who was visiting was stabbed. The brothers fled.Officers safely arrested one of the brothers at his home and, after a short search, were able to take the other into custody.The victim is expected to recover. Police did not release names of the suspects. Police detective are working to submit an affidavit to the District Attorney’s Office detailing what led up to the violence.

Two Kan. brothers jailed after knife attack at ex-girlfriend's home

SALINA, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina.&nbsp;

KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews of witnesses and first responders, autopsy, and a review of video footage including body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, and surveillance videos. These investigative efforts resulted in a thorough understanding of the events of this critical incident.

Findings indicated that when officers from Salina Police Department (SPD) took Larry Wray Jr. into custody on a warrant, an officer saw Jesse Wray inside the detached garage, pointing a gun at him. Jesse Wray had a warrant for his arrest, so officers retreated and called for further assistance. Additional SPD officers and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) arrived on scene, and were made aware that Wray was in possession of a firearm. Wray did not comply with multiple commands to “come out with your hands up” and similar directives.

After a period of time, officers observed smoke and flames coming from the garage, and the garage door began to open. A female subject exited the garage first, with her hands up, and Wray ran out behind her. Wray ducked behind a parked truck in the driveway where he crouched in what appeared to be a shooting stance, extending his hands in front of him and toward officers. Two officers from SPD fired nine rounds, but no rounds struck Wray.

Wray then ran to the west side of the garage where KHP troopers and a SPD officer were positioned. He emerged face-to-face with them. A trooper and an SPD officer fired four shots, fatally wounding Wray. Only 6.35 seconds passed from the initial gunfire at the front of the garage to the final shots on the west side.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated the fire that occurred in the unattached garage. They determined the fire was intentionally set. A black BB gun, that was manufactured to look like a revolver, was recovered inside the fire-damaged garage.

On Nov. 4, the KBI received a letter from Saline County Attorney Jeffery Ebel summarizing his review of the officer-involved shooting case. He stated, “The video is clear that there is not a gun in his hand at this time [when Wray exits the garage and takes position], however, the gesture and body posture would lead any reasonable person to believe that a gun was being raised and pointed at officers.”

In reference to the subsequent shots fired by the trooper and SPD officer, County Attorney Ebel determined, “Both officers stated they heard shots from a handgun and both attributed those shots to Wray, as they knew he had a gun and heard yelling.”

“Under Kansas law, and the facts of the case, I conclude that the officers are immune from prosecution and no criminal charges can be filed against the officers because any reasonable officer would believe that the use of deadly force was justified,” said Ebel.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660826304117.jpeg" alt="Jesse Wray photo Saline County" />
 <figcaption>Jesse Wray photo Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINA, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731703477207.png" alt="Wray’s position right before first shots fired, according to the KBI report released on Nov. 15." />
 <figcaption>Wray’s position right before first shots fired, according to the KBI report released on Nov. 15.</figcaption>
 </figure>KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews of witnesses and first responders, autopsy, and a review of video footage including body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, and surveillance videos. These investigative efforts resulted in a thorough understanding of the events of this critical incident.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731703663062.png" alt="Firearm located in garage-image KBI" />
 <figcaption>Firearm located in garage-image KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>Findings indicated that when officers from Salina Police Department (SPD) took Larry Wray Jr. into custody on a warrant, an officer saw Jesse Wray inside the detached garage, pointing a gun at him. Jesse Wray had a warrant for his arrest, so officers retreated and called for further assistance. Additional SPD officers and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) arrived on scene, and were made aware that Wray was in possession of a firearm. Wray did not comply with multiple commands to “come out with your hands up” and similar directives.After a period of time, officers observed smoke and flames coming from the garage, and the garage door began to open. A female subject exited the garage first, with her hands up, and Wray ran out behind her. Wray ducked behind a parked truck in the driveway where he crouched in what appeared to be a shooting stance, extending his hands in front of him and toward officers. Two officers from SPD fired nine rounds, but no rounds struck Wray.Wray then ran to the west side of the garage where KHP troopers and a SPD officer were positioned. He emerged face-to-face with them. A trooper and an SPD officer fired four shots, fatally wounding Wray. Only 6.35 seconds passed from the initial gunfire at the front of the garage to the final shots on the west side.The Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated the fire that occurred in the unattached garage. They determined the fire was intentionally set. A black BB gun, that was manufactured to look like a revolver, was recovered inside the fire-damaged garage.On Nov. 4, the KBI received a letter from Saline County Attorney Jeffery Ebel summarizing his review of the officer-involved shooting case. He stated, “The video is clear that there is not a gun in his hand at this time [when Wray exits the garage and takes position], however, the gesture and body posture would lead any reasonable person to believe that a gun was being raised and pointed at officers.”In reference to the subsequent shots fired by the trooper and SPD officer, County Attorney Ebel determined, “Both officers stated they heard shots from a handgun and both attributed those shots to Wray, as they knew he had a gun and heard yelling.”“Under Kansas law, and the facts of the case, I conclude that the officers are immune from prosecution and no criminal charges can be filed against the officers because any reasonable officer would believe that the use of deadly force was justified,” said Ebel.

KBI: No charges against officers in shooting that left 25-year-old dead

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal house fire in Topeka have made an arrest. On Thursday 31-year-old&nbsp;Terica M. Gardner, 31, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp;Murder in the 1st degree, Aggravated arson, Aggravated burglary and&nbsp;Arson, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.

 Just after 6p.m. Oct. 13, crews from the Topeka Fire Department&nbsp; responded to a reported house fire at 1640 SW Buchanan Street.

First responders found heavy smoke and flames coming from the two-story residence. Firefighters performed a search and found the body of 46-year-old David Blevens on the second floor of the residence who was later pronounced deceased.&nbsp; Crews extinguished the fire.&nbsp;

Investigators determined the cause of this fire was intentionally set, according to Nichols.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731635713438.png" alt="Gardner-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Gardner-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal house fire in Topeka have made an arrest. On Thursday 31-year-old&nbsp;Terica M. Gardner, 31, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp;Murder in the 1st degree, Aggravated arson, Aggravated burglary and&nbsp;Arson, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728296248154.png" alt="Photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure> Just after 6p.m. Oct. 13, crews from the Topeka Fire Department&nbsp; responded to a reported house fire at 1640 SW Buchanan Street.First responders found heavy smoke and flames coming from the two-story residence. Firefighters performed a search and found the body of 46-year-old David Blevens on the second floor of the residence who was later pronounced deceased.&nbsp; Crews extinguished the fire.&nbsp;Investigators determined the cause of this fire was intentionally set, according to Nichols.

Woman accused of starting fire that killed Kansas man

Denilyn Brown, Outside warrant, arrested 11/14

Calib Marlow, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 11/14

Julian Evans, Outside warrant, arrested 11/14

Jessica Patterson, Failure to appear, arrested 11/14

Patricia Purcell, Probation violation, arrested 11/14

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731687679462.jpeg" alt="Marion Robinson, Failure to appear, arrested 11/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731687708734.jpeg" alt="Antoine Graham, Probation violation, arrested 11/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731687738810.jpeg" alt="Matthew Fagan, Probation violation, arrested 11/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731687777010.jpeg" alt="Arthur Mickey, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence, Possession of controlled substance, Criminal damage to property without consent (Value &lt;$1,000), Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal trespass, arrested 11/14" />
 <figcaption>Arthur Mickey, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery, Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship, Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence, Possession of controlled substance, Criminal damage to property without consent (Value &lt;$1,000), Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal trespass, arrested 11/14</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731688617243.jpeg" alt="Victor White, Failure to appear, arrested 11/14" />
 <figcaption>Victor White, Failure to appear, arrested 11/14</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731688853423.jpeg" alt="Jason Aubuchon, Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture controlled substance, Distribute marijuana &gt; 30 kilograms, arrested 11/14" />
 <figcaption>Jason Aubuchon, Taxation-Drugs, No drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance, Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture controlled substance, Distribute marijuana &gt; 30 kilograms, arrested 11/14</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731688986086.jpeg" alt="Micah Robertson, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731689058891.jpeg" alt="Joel Fernandez, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Criminal trespass, arrested 11/15" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731689122902.jpeg" alt="Jonavan Walker, Failure to appear, arrested 11/15" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Denilyn Brown, Outside warrant, arrested 11/14Calib Marlow, Possession of marijuana, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 11/14Julian Evans, Outside warrant, arrested 11/14Jessica Patterson, Failure to appear, arrested 11/14Patricia Purcell, Probation violation, arrested 11/14Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos Nov. 15

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

Just after 9a.m. November 10, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of SW Huntoon Street, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.&nbsp; First responders found two individuals with life threatening injuries. Ricky R. Washington, 45, Topeka, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other individual was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

As a result of the investigation, Dujontez J. Owens, 24, of Topeka was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections where he was booked on requested charges Conspiracy to commit murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated, Murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated and Attempted murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated.

This is the city’s 17th homicide investigation of 2024, according to Nichols. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731617147828.png" alt="Owen photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Topeka have made an arrest.Just after 9a.m. November 10, police responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of SW Huntoon Street, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.&nbsp; First responders found two individuals with life threatening injuries. Ricky R. Washington, 45, Topeka, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel, and the other individual was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.As a result of the investigation, Dujontez J. Owens, 24, of Topeka was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections where he was booked on requested charges Conspiracy to commit murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated, Murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated and Attempted murder in the 1st degree; Intentional and premeditated.This is the city’s 17th homicide investigation of 2024, according to Nichols.

Police make arrest in fatal weekend shooting at Kansas home

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Detectives investigating a deadly shooting in Wyandotte County have identified the victim as 21-year-old Daniel Thurman, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.

Just after 5p.m. Nov. 8 officers were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in the area of N. 6th Street and Splitlog Avenue, according to a media release.

&nbsp;When officers arrived on scene, they discovered Thurman with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect, later identified as 25-year-old David Marcos, a resident of Kansas City, Kan. was arrested at the scene.&nbsp; He has been charged by the district attorney’s office with murder in the second-degree. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000.00 bond.

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 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Detectives investigating a deadly shooting in Wyandotte County have identified the victim as 21-year-old Daniel Thurman, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police.Just after 5p.m. Nov. 8 officers were dispatched to a shooting at a residence in the area of N. 6th Street and Splitlog Avenue, according to a media release.&nbsp;When officers arrived on scene, they discovered Thurman with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect, later identified as 25-year-old David Marcos, a resident of Kansas City, Kan. was arrested at the scene.&nbsp; He has been charged by the district attorney’s office with murder in the second-degree. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000.00 bond.