KANSAS CITY (AP) —A judge has overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman who was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing that her attorneys argue was actually committed by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-1980-killing-sandra-hemme-hearing-fa2b2d24072d179563f5e5dca774b57a">a now-discredited police officer</a>.

Judge Ryan Horsman ruled late Friday that Sandra Hemme, who has spent 43 years behind bars, had established evidence of actual innocence and must be freed within 30 days unless prosecutors retry her. He said her trial counsel was ineffective and prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that would have helped her.

Her attorneys say this is the longest time a women has been been incarcerated for a wrongful conviction. They filed a motion seeking her immediate release.

A spokesperson for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey didn't immediately respond to a text or email message seeking comment.

Hemme was shackled in leather wrist restraints and so heavily sedated that she “could not hold her head up straight” or “articulate anything beyond monosyllabic responses" when she was first questioned about the death of 31-year-old library worker Patricia Jeschke, according to her lawyers with the New York-based Innocence Project.

They alleged in a petition seeking her exoneration that authorities ignored Hemme's “wildly contradictory” statements and suppressed evidence implicating Michael Holman, a then-police officer who tried to use the slain woman's credit card.

The judge wrote that “no evidence whatsoever outside of Ms. Hemme’s unreliable statements connects her to the crime.”

“In contrast,” he added, “this Court finds that the evidence directly ties Holman to this crime and murder scene.”

It started on Nov. 13, 1980, when Jeschke missed work. Her worried mother climbed through a window at her apartment and discovered her daughter's nude body on the floor, surrounded by blood. Her hands were tied behind her back with a telephone cord and a pair of pantyhose was wrapped around her throat. A knife was under her head.

The brutal killing grabbed headlines, with detectives working 12-hour days to solve it. But Hemme wasn't on their radar until she showed up nearly two weeks later at the home of a nurse who once treated her, carrying a knife and refusing to leave.

Police found her in a closet, and took her back to St. Joseph’s Hospital, the latest in a string of hospitalizations that began when she started hearing voices at the age of 12.

She had been discharged from that very hospital the day before Jeschke's body was found, showing up at her parents house later that night after hitchhiking more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) across the state.

The timing seemed suspicious to law enforcement. As the interrogations began, Hemme was being treated with antipsychotic drugs that had triggered involuntary muscle spasms. She complained that her eyes were rolling back in her head, the petition said.

Detectives noted that Hemme seemed “mentally confused” and not fully able to comprehend their questions.

“Each time the police extracted a statement from Ms. Hemme it changed dramatically from the last, often incorporating explanations of facts the police had just recently uncovered,” her attorneys wrote.

Eventually, she claimed to have watched a man named Joseph Wabski kill Jeschke.

Wabski, whom she met when they stayed in the state hospital’s detoxification unit at the same time, was charged with capital murder. But prosecutors quickly dropped the case upon learning he was at an alcohol treatment center in Topeka, Kansas, at the time.

Upon learning he couldn't be the killer, Hemme cried and she said was the lone killer.

But police also were starting to look at another suspect — one of their own. About a month after the killing, Holman was arrested for falsely reporting that his pickup truck had been stolen and collecting an insurance payout. It was the same truck spotted near the crime scene, and the officer's alibi that he spent the night with a woman at a nearby motel couldn't be confirmed.

Furthermore, he had tried to use Jeschke’s credit card at a camera store in Kansas City, Missouri, on the same day her body was found. Holman, who ultimately was fired and died in 2015, said he found the card in a purse that had been discarded in a ditch.

During a search of Holman's home, police found a pair of gold horseshoe-shaped earrings in a closet, along with jewelry stolen from another woman during a burglary earlier that year.

Jeschke's father said he recognized the earrings as a pair he bought for his daughter. But then the four-day investigation into Holman ended abruptly, many of the details uncovered never given to Hemme's attorneys.

Hemme, meanwhile, was growing desperate. She wrote to her parents on Christmas Day 1980, saying, “Even though I'm innocent, they want to put someone away, so they can say the case is solved.” She said she might as well change her plea to guilty.

“Just let it end,” she said. “I'm tired.”

And that is what she did the following spring, when she agreed to plead guilty to capital murder in exchange for the death penalty being taken off the table.

Even that was a challenge; the judge initially rejected her guilty plea because she couldn't share enough details about what happened, saying: “I really didn’t know I had done it until like three days later, you know, when it came out in the paper and on the news.”

Her attorney told her that her chance to not be sentenced to death was to get the judge to accept her guilty plea. After a recess and some coaching, she provided more information.

That plea later was thrown out on appeal. But she was convicted again in 1985 after a one-day trial in which jurors weren't told of what her current attorneys describe as “grotesquely coercive” interrogations.

Larry Harman, who helped Hemme get her initial guilty plea thrown out and later became a judge, said in the petition that he believed she was innocent.

“The system,” he said, “failed her at every opportunity.”

Associated Press researcher Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687623288901.png" alt="Sandra Hemme-photo courtesy The Innocence Project" />
 <figcaption>Sandra Hemme-photo courtesy The Innocence Project</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —A judge has overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman who was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing that her attorneys argue was actually committed by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-1980-killing-sandra-hemme-hearing-fa2b2d24072d179563f5e5dca774b57a">a now-discredited police officer</a>.Judge Ryan Horsman ruled late Friday that Sandra Hemme, who has spent 43 years behind bars, had established evidence of actual innocence and must be freed within 30 days unless prosecutors retry her. He said her trial counsel was ineffective and prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that would have helped her.Her attorneys say this is the longest time a women has been been incarcerated for a wrongful conviction. They filed a motion seeking her immediate release.A spokesperson for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey didn't immediately respond to a text or email message seeking comment.Hemme was shackled in leather wrist restraints and so heavily sedated that she “could not hold her head up straight” or “articulate anything beyond monosyllabic responses" when she was first questioned about the death of 31-year-old library worker Patricia Jeschke, according to her lawyers with the New York-based Innocence Project.They alleged in a petition seeking her exoneration that authorities ignored Hemme's “wildly contradictory” statements and suppressed evidence implicating Michael Holman, a then-police officer who tried to use the slain woman's credit card.The judge wrote that “no evidence whatsoever outside of Ms. Hemme’s unreliable statements connects her to the crime.”“In contrast,” he added, “this Court finds that the evidence directly ties Holman to this crime and murder scene.”It started on Nov. 13, 1980, when Jeschke missed work. Her worried mother climbed through a window at her apartment and discovered her daughter's nude body on the floor, surrounded by blood. Her hands were tied behind her back with a telephone cord and a pair of pantyhose was wrapped around her throat. A knife was under her head.The brutal killing grabbed headlines, with detectives working 12-hour days to solve it. But Hemme wasn't on their radar until she showed up nearly two weeks later at the home of a nurse who once treated her, carrying a knife and refusing to leave.Police found her in a closet, and took her back to St. Joseph’s Hospital, the latest in a string of hospitalizations that began when she started hearing voices at the age of 12.She had been discharged from that very hospital the day before Jeschke's body was found, showing up at her parents house later that night after hitchhiking more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) across the state.The timing seemed suspicious to law enforcement. As the interrogations began, Hemme was being treated with antipsychotic drugs that had triggered involuntary muscle spasms. She complained that her eyes were rolling back in her head, the petition said.Detectives noted that Hemme seemed “mentally confused” and not fully able to comprehend their questions.“Each time the police extracted a statement from Ms. Hemme it changed dramatically from the last, often incorporating explanations of facts the police had just recently uncovered,” her attorneys wrote.Eventually, she claimed to have watched a man named Joseph Wabski kill Jeschke.Wabski, whom she met when they stayed in the state hospital’s detoxification unit at the same time, was charged with capital murder. But prosecutors quickly dropped the case upon learning he was at an alcohol treatment center in Topeka, Kansas, at the time.Upon learning he couldn't be the killer, Hemme cried and she said was the lone killer.But police also were starting to look at another suspect — one of their own. About a month after the killing, Holman was arrested for falsely reporting that his pickup truck had been stolen and collecting an insurance payout. It was the same truck spotted near the crime scene, and the officer's alibi that he spent the night with a woman at a nearby motel couldn't be confirmed.Furthermore, he had tried to use Jeschke’s credit card at a camera store in Kansas City, Missouri, on the same day her body was found. Holman, who ultimately was fired and died in 2015, said he found the card in a purse that had been discarded in a ditch.During a search of Holman's home, police found a pair of gold horseshoe-shaped earrings in a closet, along with jewelry stolen from another woman during a burglary earlier that year.Jeschke's father said he recognized the earrings as a pair he bought for his daughter. But then the four-day investigation into Holman ended abruptly, many of the details uncovered never given to Hemme's attorneys.Hemme, meanwhile, was growing desperate. She wrote to her parents on Christmas Day 1980, saying, “Even though I'm innocent, they want to put someone away, so they can say the case is solved.” She said she might as well change her plea to guilty.“Just let it end,” she said. “I'm tired.”And that is what she did the following spring, when she agreed to plead guilty to capital murder in exchange for the death penalty being taken off the table.Even that was a challenge; the judge initially rejected her guilty plea because she couldn't share enough details about what happened, saying: “I really didn’t know I had done it until like three days later, you know, when it came out in the paper and on the news.”Her attorney told her that her chance to not be sentenced to death was to get the judge to accept her guilty plea. After a recess and some coaching, she provided more information.That plea later was thrown out on appeal. But she was convicted again in 1985 after a one-day trial in which jurors weren't told of what her current attorneys describe as “grotesquely coercive” interrogations.Larry Harman, who helped Hemme get her initial guilty plea thrown out and later became a judge, said in the petition that he believed she was innocent.“The system,” he said, “failed her at every opportunity.”___Associated Press researcher Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed.

Woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years; her lawyers say police did it

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Galena, Kansas, man who shot at police officers during a high-speed pursuit from Joplin, Mo., into Kansas was sentenced in federal court this wek for illegally possessing a firearm.

Adam Everett Kastler, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years and six months in federal prison without parole.

On Feb. 6, 2024, Kastler pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Kastler admitted he was in possession of a Smith &amp; Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun on Feb. 23, 2023.

Joplin, Mo., police officers spotted Kastler, who had outstanding arrest warrants, inside a Chevrolet Tahoe that was pulled over in a traffic stop on 7th&nbsp;Street. Kastler, who was in the passenger’s seat, pointed a firearm at the driver and said he would shoot him if he did not flee from the police. Instead, the driver got out of the vehicle and laid on the ground.

After the driver got out of the vehicle, Kastler moved from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat and fled from the scene with the officers in pursuit. Kastler drove through town at high rates of speed, ignoring multiple stop signs. The pursuit continued into Kansas, where deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the pursuit.

Officers saw Kastler shooting at them from the vehicle before he lost control and crashed. Kastler was arrested. Officers found the loaded firearm on the center console and two spent shell casings laying on the driver’s side floorboard. Officers also found a methamphetamine glass smoking pipe with residue, three cell phones, and four open containers of alcohol.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Kastler has prior felony convictions for distributing methamphetamine and aggravated domestic battery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718383894436.png" alt="Kastler has previous convictions for aggravated domestic battery, violation of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Cherokee Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Kastler has previous convictions for aggravated domestic battery, violation of the offender registration act and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Cherokee Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Galena, Kansas, man who shot at police officers during a high-speed pursuit from Joplin, Mo., into Kansas was sentenced in federal court this wek for illegally possessing a firearm.Adam Everett Kastler, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years and six months in federal prison without parole.On Feb. 6, 2024, Kastler pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Kastler admitted he was in possession of a Smith &amp; Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun on Feb. 23, 2023.Joplin, Mo., police officers spotted Kastler, who had outstanding arrest warrants, inside a Chevrolet Tahoe that was pulled over in a traffic stop on 7th&nbsp;Street. Kastler, who was in the passenger’s seat, pointed a firearm at the driver and said he would shoot him if he did not flee from the police. Instead, the driver got out of the vehicle and laid on the ground.After the driver got out of the vehicle, Kastler moved from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat and fled from the scene with the officers in pursuit. Kastler drove through town at high rates of speed, ignoring multiple stop signs. The pursuit continued into Kansas, where deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the pursuit.Officers saw Kastler shooting at them from the vehicle before he lost control and crashed. Kastler was arrested. Officers found the loaded firearm on the center console and two spent shell casings laying on the driver’s side floorboard. Officers also found a methamphetamine glass smoking pipe with residue, three cell phones, and four open containers of alcohol.Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Kastler has prior felony convictions for distributing methamphetamine and aggravated domestic battery.

Kansas man shot at officers during high speed pursuit

Maughan’s disciplinary penalty to last 12 months, while Samsel’s was set at two years

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

TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court suspended Friday the law licenses of a current and a former member of the Kansas House based on evidence they violated of rules of professional conduct for attorneys.

The state’s highest court determined the license of Rep. Carl Maughan, R-Colwich, should be suspended for one year after engaging in a conflict of interest while representing in Sedgwick County the intoxicated driver of a vehicle that killed two disabled men in a 2016 traffic accident in Wichita.

A state disciplinary panel responsible for monitoring licensed attorneys in Kansas originally proposed a six-month suspension of Maughan’s license, which would have been converted to probation if he complied with a rehabilitation program.

Alice Walker, the state’s deputy disciplinary administrator, recommended the Supreme Court impose a 12-month suspension of Maughan’s license. During Supreme Court oral argument in May, Walker said the harsher penalty was warranted because Maughan had refused since December to cooperate with the office of disciplinary administration. He also failed to attend, due to a claim of car trouble, the Supreme Court’s hearing in May on his disciplinary case.

“At this time,” Walker said, “I don’t believe that Mr. Maughan is able to comply with a probation plan.”

Maughan, who has been a licensed attorney in Kansas since 1997, agreed he engaged in conflicts of interest that undermined representation of his client, Bret Blevins, who was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dusty Atterbery and Dirk MacMillan. Evidence presented at trial indicated Blevins was intoxicated and consumed methamphetamine before running a stop sign in a residential neighborhood and steering a Cadillac Escalade broadside into a van carrying the men who died.

Blevins’ girlfriend Tammy Akers was the only other person in the vehicle. Akers was a longtime client of Maughan, and she offered to help pay $30,000 to Maughan to defend Blevins. During legal proceedings involving Blevins, Maughan asserted he secured conflict-of-interest waivers from Blevins and Akers. Part of Maughan’s strategy in defending Blevins was to argue Akers was driving the Cadillac at the time of the accident. Akers pointed a finger at Blevins.

Maughan represented Akers in a separate legal matter while serving as counsel to Blevins in the deadly traffic accident case, court records show.

After a trial in Sedgwick County District Court, Blevins was found guilty of 14 criminal offenses and sentenced to more than 725 months in prison. At the direction of the Kansas Court of Appeals, a hearing was conducted in Sedgwick County District Court to determine whether Maughan had a conflict of interest that undercut his ability to properly represent Blevins.

A Sedgwick County judge said there was no such conflict. At that time, Maughan’s wife was a sitting judge in the Sedgwick County District Court.

In 2021, the Kansas Court of Appeals issued a decision reversing the district court and affirming Blevins’ claim of inadequate counsel by Maughan. The case was returned for retrial in Wichita. In March, Blevins was resentenced to 205 months of incarceration.

The Court of Appeals had this to say about Maughan’s concurrent representation of Akers and Blevins: “It is not hard to imagine the significant risk of conflicting pressures upon an attorney when representing both a longtime client who is not only paying his bill but also implicated in the very crime with which his new client is charged, along with a new client whose only defense is to incriminate the attorney’s former client.”

At several junctures in the legal drama, Maughan claimed he secured oral or written waivers from Blevins and Akers. Maughan said those waivers allowed him to “zealously, diligently” represent Blevins in the murder case. The state Court of Appeals, however, concluded Blevins “did not waive his right to a conflict-free attorney.”

Maughan conceded during the state’s disciplinary investigation that he hadn’t obtained waivers from Blevins or Akers regarding his conflicts of interest.

“Even if he had not,” the Supreme Court’s decision said, “the evidence before the hearing panel clearly established the charged misconduct.”

Maughan was found by the justices to have engaged in conflict of interest, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and other infractions of professional conduct.

To return to legal practice in Kansas, the Supreme Court decided, Maughan must undergo a reinstatement hearing prior to that court considering restoration of his license.

Maughan is on the ballot for reelection to the Kansas House despite an assertion that his campaign was suspended two months ago.

In March, he was arrested in Shawnee County on suspicion of driving while drunk. The charging affidavit related to the DUI said Maughan had a loaded semi-automatic handgun, an empty bottle of Fireball whiskey and an opened case of beer in the vehicle when pulled over by an officer of the Topeka Police Department.

In response to his arrest in the DUI case, Maughan said his actions set a poor example for his family, constituents in the 90th District and citizens of Kansas.

“I made a grave error in judgment and apologize and accept responsibility for my actions,” he said.

Former Rep. Mark Samsel, a Wellsville Republican elected in 2018 and reelected in 2020, had his law license suspended by the Supreme Court for two years. That suspension was stayed pending his completion of a two-year probationary period that would include treatment for a mental health disorder, the order said.

In April 2021, Samsel was working as a substitute teacher at Wellsville High School when he kicked and shoved a student and grabbed another student by the shoulders. He was arrested on three counts of battery, but entered a guilty plea in September 2021 to three counts of disorderly conduct. He was instructed to serve one year of probation, seek mental health treatment and avoid interaction with social media.

The episode in the Wellsville classroom included comments by Samsel about suicide, sex, masturbation, God, the Bible, foster care and homosexuality. Students captured Samsel’s remarks on video. The video included the moment Samsel gave students permission to kick one of their classmates in the groin. He warned a male student that he was in jeopardy of receiving “the wrath of God.”

“Do you believe me when I tell you that God has been speaking to me?” Samsel said on video. “Who likes making babies? That feels good, doesn’t it? Procreate. You haven’t masturbated? Don’t answer that question. God already knows.”

Samsel lost his reelection campaign to Carrie Barth, a Baldwin City Republican who currently serves that Kansas House district. Samsel left office two years ago.

The Supreme Court took note of evidence Samsel attempted to preserve his substitute teaching license by sending a letter on official Kansas House letterhead to the Kansas State Department of Education. In that letter, Samsel expressed a desire to resolve his teaching license problem so the Department of Education could continue to work effectively with the Legislature. In the end, he voluntarily surrendered his teaching license.

He also signed an agreement with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator in which he conceded his conduct violated rules of professional conduct for an attorney and that his misconduct was the result of an untreated mental health disorder. He agreed his criminal acts reflected adversely on his fitness to practice law and that he had improperly implied an ability to dictate legislative policy on public education.

Samsel and the disciplinary administration office had agreed to a one-year suspense of his law license, but the Supreme Court determined a two-year suspension was appropriate. The justices stayed the sanction pending Samsel’s completion of two years’ probation, which included monitoring and supervision of his practice of law.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718457256302.png" alt=" The Kansas Supreme Court issued a one-year suspension of the law license held by Rep. Carl Maughan, R-Colwich, for violating the professional code of conduct of attorneys for the way he represented in Sedgwick County District Court the driver of a vehicle that killed two disabled men in a 2016 traffic accident. He engaged in a conflict of interest by concurrently representing the defendant in the murder case, Bret Blevins, and the only other person in the vehicle, Tammy Akers, who Blevins claimed was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption> The Kansas Supreme Court issued a one-year suspension of the law license held by Rep. Carl Maughan, R-Colwich, for violating the professional code of conduct of attorneys for the way he represented in Sedgwick County District Court the driver of a vehicle that killed two disabled men in a 2016 traffic accident. He engaged in a conflict of interest by concurrently representing the defendant in the murder case, Bret Blevins, and the only other person in the vehicle, Tammy Akers, who Blevins claimed was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Maughan’s disciplinary penalty to last 12 months, while Samsel’s was set at two years</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court suspended Friday the law licenses of a current and a former member of the Kansas House based on evidence they violated of rules of professional conduct for attorneys.The state’s highest court determined the license of Rep. Carl Maughan, R-Colwich, should be suspended for one year after engaging in a conflict of interest while representing in Sedgwick County the intoxicated driver of a vehicle that killed two disabled men in a 2016 traffic accident in Wichita.A state disciplinary panel responsible for monitoring licensed attorneys in Kansas originally proposed a six-month suspension of Maughan’s license, which would have been converted to probation if he complied with a rehabilitation program.Alice Walker, the state’s deputy disciplinary administrator, recommended the Supreme Court impose a 12-month suspension of Maughan’s license. During Supreme Court oral argument in May, Walker said the harsher penalty was warranted because Maughan had refused since December to cooperate with the office of disciplinary administration. He also failed to attend, due to a claim of car trouble, the Supreme Court’s hearing in May on his disciplinary case.“At this time,” Walker said, “I don’t believe that Mr. Maughan is able to comply with a probation plan.”Maughan, who has been a licensed attorney in Kansas since 1997, agreed he engaged in conflicts of interest that undermined representation of his client, Bret Blevins, who was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dusty Atterbery and Dirk MacMillan. Evidence presented at trial indicated Blevins was intoxicated and consumed methamphetamine before running a stop sign in a residential neighborhood and steering a Cadillac Escalade broadside into a van carrying the men who died.Blevins’ girlfriend Tammy Akers was the only other person in the vehicle. Akers was a longtime client of Maughan, and she offered to help pay $30,000 to Maughan to defend Blevins. During legal proceedings involving Blevins, Maughan asserted he secured conflict-of-interest waivers from Blevins and Akers. Part of Maughan’s strategy in defending Blevins was to argue Akers was driving the Cadillac at the time of the accident. Akers pointed a finger at Blevins.Maughan represented Akers in a separate legal matter while serving as counsel to Blevins in the deadly traffic accident case, court records show.After a trial in Sedgwick County District Court, Blevins was found guilty of 14 criminal offenses and sentenced to more than 725 months in prison. At the direction of the Kansas Court of Appeals, a hearing was conducted in Sedgwick County District Court to determine whether Maughan had a conflict of interest that undercut his ability to properly represent Blevins.A Sedgwick County judge said there was no such conflict. At that time, Maughan’s wife was a sitting judge in the Sedgwick County District Court.In 2021, the Kansas Court of Appeals issued a decision reversing the district court and affirming Blevins’ claim of inadequate counsel by Maughan. The case was returned for retrial in Wichita. In March, Blevins was resentenced to 205 months of incarceration.The Court of Appeals had this to say about Maughan’s concurrent representation of Akers and Blevins: “It is not hard to imagine the significant risk of conflicting pressures upon an attorney when representing both a longtime client who is not only paying his bill but also implicated in the very crime with which his new client is charged, along with a new client whose only defense is to incriminate the attorney’s former client.”<h2>Misconduct ‘clearly established’</h2>At several junctures in the legal drama, Maughan claimed he secured oral or written waivers from Blevins and Akers. Maughan said those waivers allowed him to “zealously, diligently” represent Blevins in the murder case. The state Court of Appeals, however, concluded Blevins “did not waive his right to a conflict-free attorney.”Maughan conceded during the state’s disciplinary investigation that he hadn’t obtained waivers from Blevins or Akers regarding his conflicts of interest.“Even if he had not,” the Supreme Court’s decision said, “the evidence before the hearing panel clearly established the charged misconduct.”Maughan was found by the justices to have engaged in conflict of interest, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and other infractions of professional conduct.To return to legal practice in Kansas, the Supreme Court decided, Maughan must undergo a reinstatement hearing prior to that court considering restoration of his license.Maughan is on the ballot for reelection to the Kansas House despite an assertion that his campaign was suspended two months ago.In March, he was arrested in Shawnee County on suspicion of driving while drunk. The charging affidavit related to the DUI said Maughan had a loaded semi-automatic handgun, an empty bottle of Fireball whiskey and an opened case of beer in the vehicle when pulled over by an officer of the Topeka Police Department.In response to his arrest in the DUI case, Maughan said his actions set a poor example for his family, constituents in the 90th District and citizens of Kansas.“I made a grave error in judgment and apologize and accept responsibility for my actions,” he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619814603053.png" alt="The law license of former Rep. Mark Samsel, R-Wellsville, was suspended for two years by the Kansas Supreme Court due to an incident in which he was arrested in 2021 for battery of Wellsville High School students. The Supreme court suspended the sanction while ordering supervision of Samsel’s legal work as he addressed a diagnosed mental illness. Samsel 's booking photo from Franklin County" />
 <figcaption>The law license of former Rep. Mark Samsel, R-Wellsville, was suspended for two years by the Kansas Supreme Court due to an incident in which he was arrested in 2021 for battery of Wellsville High School students. The Supreme court suspended the sanction while ordering supervision of Samsel’s legal work as he addressed a diagnosed mental illness. Samsel 's booking photo from Franklin County</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Samsel’s disorderly conduct</h2>Former Rep. Mark Samsel, a Wellsville Republican elected in 2018 and reelected in 2020, had his law license suspended by the Supreme Court for two years. That suspension was stayed pending his completion of a two-year probationary period that would include treatment for a mental health disorder, the order said.In April 2021, Samsel was working as a substitute teacher at Wellsville High School when he kicked and shoved a student and grabbed another student by the shoulders. He was arrested on three counts of battery, but entered a guilty plea in September 2021 to three counts of disorderly conduct. He was instructed to serve one year of probation, seek mental health treatment and avoid interaction with social media.The episode in the Wellsville classroom included comments by Samsel about suicide, sex, masturbation, God, the Bible, foster care and homosexuality. Students captured Samsel’s remarks on video. The video included the moment Samsel gave students permission to kick one of their classmates in the groin. He warned a male student that he was in jeopardy of receiving “the wrath of God.”“Do you believe me when I tell you that God has been speaking to me?” Samsel said on video. “Who likes making babies? That feels good, doesn’t it? Procreate. You haven’t masturbated? Don’t answer that question. God already knows.”Samsel lost his reelection campaign to Carrie Barth, a Baldwin City Republican who currently serves that Kansas House district. Samsel left office two years ago.The Supreme Court took note of evidence Samsel attempted to preserve his substitute teaching license by sending a letter on official Kansas House letterhead to the Kansas State Department of Education. In that letter, Samsel expressed a desire to resolve his teaching license problem so the Department of Education could continue to work effectively with the Legislature. In the end, he voluntarily surrendered his teaching license.He also signed an agreement with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator in which he conceded his conduct violated rules of professional conduct for an attorney and that his misconduct was the result of an untreated mental health disorder. He agreed his criminal acts reflected adversely on his fitness to practice law and that he had improperly implied an ability to dictate legislative policy on public education.Samsel and the disciplinary administration office had agreed to a one-year suspense of his law license, but the Supreme Court determined a two-year suspension was appropriate. The justices stayed the sanction pending Samsel’s completion of two years’ probation, which included monitoring and supervision of his practice of law.

Kan. Supreme Court suspends law licenses of state Rep. Maughan, former Rep. Samsel

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for allegedly skipping court.

Just after 7:30p.m. June 12, sheriff's deputies made a traffic stop in&nbsp;the vicinity of Kansas 20 and Kingfisher in rural Brown County, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Deputies discovered the driver 24-year-old Mackenzie Blalock of Lawrence, had 2 outstanding Warrants&nbsp; from Douglas County for Failure to Appear.&nbsp; She was arrested and taken to the Brown County jail.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718308020462.png" alt="Blalock-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Blalock-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for allegedly skipping court.Just after 7:30p.m. June 12, sheriff's deputies made a traffic stop in&nbsp;the vicinity of Kansas 20 and Kingfisher in rural Brown County, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Deputies discovered the driver 24-year-old Mackenzie Blalock of Lawrence, had 2 outstanding Warrants&nbsp; from Douglas County for Failure to Appear.&nbsp; She was arrested and taken to the Brown County jail.

Deputies capture Kansas woman wanted on 2 warrants

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Thanks to a tip, Police detectives in Lawrence arrested 18-year-old Cir Allen Keith Glover on a requested charge of second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal. 

The tip led investigators to Miami County, Kansas where the Sheriff assisted Lawrence Police and Glover ultimately surrendered without incident.

Just after 1a.m. Thursday, police were called to 2406 Alabama Street in Lawrence where they found&nbsp; 17-year-old Isaiah Neal with multiple gunshot wounds and began performing life-saving aid until paramedics with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical arrived on scene.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

LDCFM paramedics transported Neal to the hospital where he later died.

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Thanks to a tip, Police detectives in Lawrence arrested 18-year-old Cir Allen Keith Glover on a requested charge of second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal. The tip led investigators to Miami County, Kansas where the Sheriff assisted Lawrence Police and Glover ultimately surrendered without incident.Just after 1a.m. Thursday, police were called to 2406 Alabama Street in Lawrence where they found&nbsp; 17-year-old Isaiah Neal with multiple gunshot wounds and began performing life-saving aid until paramedics with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical arrived on scene.&nbsp;&nbsp; LDCFM paramedics transported Neal to the hospital where he later died.

Accused shooter in death of Kan. teen surrenders to police

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

Just before&nbsp;7:30 p.m. June 10, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle on U.S. 75 north of Holton for allegedly speeding over 100 mph, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver, Deandre Lamont Murphy, 38, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of a controlled substance, driving without a valid driver’s license, and cited for speeding. 

Additionally, computer items were seized from the vehicle that were suspected to be stolen. The matter remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.Just before&nbsp;7:30 p.m. June 10, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle on U.S. 75 north of Holton for allegedly speeding over 100 mph, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The driver, Deandre Lamont Murphy, 38, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of a controlled substance, driving without a valid driver’s license, and cited for speeding. Additionally, computer items were seized from the vehicle that were suspected to be stolen. The matter remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Theft suspect caught traveling 100mph on Kansas highway

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.

Eduardo Matta, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/14

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>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718376173109.jpeg" alt="Christopher Hill, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Probation violation, arrested 06/13&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Eduardo Matta, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/14Recent 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 June 14

DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp; – Investigators are asking anyone with additional evidence or information in the overnight shooting death of a 17-year-old Lawrence teen to come forward.&nbsp;

Just after 1a.m. Thursday, police were called to 2406 Alabama Street where they found&nbsp; 17-year-old Isaiah Neal with multiple gunshot wounds and began performing life-saving aid until paramedics with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical arrived on scene.&nbsp;

At that point, additional officers began securing the scene as a number of witnesses and family&nbsp;members began to gather. Investigations personnel were called to the scene.&nbsp; LDCFM paramedics transported Neal to the hospital where he later died.

Police have not made an arrest or provided suspect details.

DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp; – Investigators are asking anyone with additional evidence or information in the overnight shooting death of a 17-year-old Lawrence teen to come forward.&nbsp;Just after 1a.m. Thursday, police were called to 2406 Alabama Street where they found&nbsp; 17-year-old Isaiah Neal with multiple gunshot wounds and began performing life-saving aid until paramedics with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical arrived on scene.&nbsp;At that point, additional officers began securing the scene as a number of witnesses and family&nbsp;members began to gather. Investigations personnel were called to the scene.&nbsp; LDCFM paramedics transported Neal to the hospital where he later died.Police have not made an arrest or provided suspect details.

Police ask for help to ID suspect in killing of 17-year-old Kan. boy

Christian Rouse-Pagan, Assault, arrested 06/12

Christopher James, Failure to appear, arrested 06/13

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>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718295720857.jpeg" alt="Daniel Fay, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant, arrested 06/12" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Christian Rouse-Pagan, Assault, arrested 06/12Christopher James, Failure to appear, arrested 06/13Recent 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 June 13

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted child abduction and have made an arrest.

Just after 1pm. Wednesday, police responded to a reported attempted child abduction outside of So Long Saloon in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

When officers arrived on the scene the manager identified the suspect as Jonathan Valentine, 43, of Manhattan.

Witnesses reported the subject aggressively claimed a child did not belong to the child's guardian and attempted to forcibly take the 7-month-old, causing a minor injury to the child.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted child abduction and have made an arrest.Just after 1pm. Wednesday, police responded to a reported attempted child abduction outside of So Long Saloon in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.When officers arrived on the scene the manager identified the suspect as Jonathan Valentine, 43, of Manhattan.Witnesses reported the subject aggressively claimed a child did not belong to the child's guardian and attempted to forcibly take the 7-month-old, causing a minor injury to the child.

RCPD: Baby injured, man jailed after attempted child abduction

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex ctimes.

On Monday, police responded to St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City for a reported rape, according to a media release.

Through the investigation, it was learned that 50-year-old Willie Clay, Jr.,&nbsp; allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted the victim at his residence earlier that day. 

Police arrested Clay at the Finney County Law Enforcement Center. He is being held in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Rape and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy.

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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex ctimes.On Monday, police responded to St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City for a reported rape, according to a media release.Through the investigation, it was learned that 50-year-old Willie Clay, Jr.,&nbsp; allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted the victim at his residence earlier that day. Police arrested Clay at the Finney County Law Enforcement Center. He is being held in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Rape and Aggravated Criminal Sodomy.

SW Kan. man allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted victim

DOUGLAS COUNTY– Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday night during a fight.

Just after 10:30p.m. law enforcement responded to a report from witnesses who observed two men in a physical fight at intersection of E 25th Terrace and Franklin Road in Lawrence, according to a media release.

A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was first on scene in the immediate aftermath of the altercation and observed both individuals on the ground, one of them unconscious. 

Responding deputies and officers quickly detained one man and began rendering aid to the unresponsive other man. Despite extensive life-saving efforts by law enforcement and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, the victim later identified as 43-year-old&nbsp; Christopher Allen Lickteig was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect identified as 34-year-old George Luke Miller was taken to Lawrence Police Headquarters for questioning, and subsequently arrested on a requested charge of first-degree murder.

Lickteig and Miller were staying at the Lawrence Community Shelter.

The events and circumstances of the evening, including whether the two men knew each other, are still being investigated. At this early stage of the investigation, detectives do not believe weapons were involved, nor did they recover one at the scene. Police have already interviewed several witnesses and will continue to gather evidence and track down leads to determine what led up to the event.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center at (785)832-7509, or information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785) 843-TIPS (8477).

DOUGLAS COUNTY– Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday night during a fight.Just after 10:30p.m. law enforcement responded to a report from witnesses who observed two men in a physical fight at intersection of E 25th Terrace and Franklin Road in Lawrence, according to a media release.A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was first on scene in the immediate aftermath of the altercation and observed both individuals on the ground, one of them unconscious. Responding deputies and officers quickly detained one man and began rendering aid to the unresponsive other man. Despite extensive life-saving efforts by law enforcement and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, the victim later identified as 43-year-old&nbsp; Christopher Allen Lickteig was pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect identified as 34-year-old George Luke Miller was taken to Lawrence Police Headquarters for questioning, and subsequently arrested on a requested charge of first-degree murder.Lickteig and Miller were staying at the Lawrence Community Shelter.The events and circumstances of the evening, including whether the two men knew each other, are still being investigated. At this early stage of the investigation, detectives do not believe weapons were involved, nor did they recover one at the scene. Police have already interviewed several witnesses and will continue to gather evidence and track down leads to determine what led up to the event.Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center at (785)832-7509, or information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785) 843-TIPS (8477).

Police ID Kansas man killed during street fight

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Wichita have captured a wanted suspect.

On Wednesday, Wichita Police Homicide investigators arrested 23-year-old Jeremiah Walker on a charge of Second-Degree Murder in the deaath of 27-year-old Quentin Gordon,&nbsp;according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Just after 9:30p.m. June 4, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston.

Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

&nbsp;Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.

On June 6, police asked for help to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about the homicide. Police are no longer searching for Orange, according to Moses.

The details of this case have been presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in Walker being charged with Second-Degree Murder, according to Moses.

This incident marks the 15th criminal homicide in Wichita for 2024.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Wichita have captured a wanted suspect.On Wednesday, Wichita Police Homicide investigators arrested 23-year-old Jeremiah Walker on a charge of Second-Degree Murder in the deaath of 27-year-old Quentin Gordon,&nbsp;according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.Just after 9:30p.m. June 4, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston.Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.On June 6, police asked for help to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about the homicide. Police are no longer searching for Orange, according to Moses.The details of this case have been presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in Walker being charged with Second-Degree Murder, according to Moses.This incident marks the 15th criminal homicide in Wichita for 2024.

Police capture suspect wanted for June 4 Kansas homicide

Braydan Wells, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/11

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Braydan Wells, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/11Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos June 12

RILEY COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after an arrest in Manhattan.

Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 26-year-old Brandon Norris of Topeka in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Norris was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter is for criminal threat. He remains in custody on a bond of $50,000, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; Norris has previous convictions for theft and for falsely reporting a crime, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—A Kansas felon is back in jail after an arrest in Manhattan.Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 26-year-old Brandon Norris of Topeka in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Norris was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter is for criminal threat. He remains in custody on a bond of $50,000, according to the RCPD.&nbsp; Norris has previous convictions for theft and for falsely reporting a crime, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kansas felon accused of criminal threat, probation violation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight people from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State group have been arrested in the United States in recent days, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

The arrests took place in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles and the individuals, who entered the U.S. through the southern border, are being held on immigration violations, said the people, who were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation by name and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The nature of their suspected connections to the IS was not immediately clear, but the individuals were being tracked by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, or JTTF. They were in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which made the arrests while working with the JTTF, pending proceedings to remove them from the country.

The individuals from Tajikistan entered the country last spring and passed through the U.S. government's screening process without turning up information that would have identified them as potential terrorism-related concerns, said one of the people familiar with the matter.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a statement confirming the immigration-related arrests of “several non-citizens” but did not detail specifics. The agencies noted that the U.S. has been in a “heightened threat environment.”

FBI Director Christopher Wray has said the U.S. is facing accelerating threats from homegrown violent extremists as well as foreign terrorist organizations, particularly in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

He said at one recent congressional hearing that officials were "concerned about the terrorism implications from potential targeting of vulnerabilities at the border.”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-smuggling-terrorist-islamic-state-immigration-6d2192be5874f7f271ce28bbcc5c0473">The Biden administration in August</a>&nbsp;said that it had detected and stopped a network attempting to smuggle people from Uzbekistan into the U.S. and that at least one member of the network had links to a foreign terrorist group.

“The FBI and DHS will continue working around the clock with our partners to identify, investigate, and disrupt potential threats to national security,” the agencies said.

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 <figcaption>FBI Director Christopher Wray has said the U.S. is facing accelerating threats from homegrown violent extremists as well as foreign terrorist organizations-image courtesy CSPAN&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight people from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State group have been arrested in the United States in recent days, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.The arrests took place in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles and the individuals, who entered the U.S. through the southern border, are being held on immigration violations, said the people, who were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation by name and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.The nature of their suspected connections to the IS was not immediately clear, but the individuals were being tracked by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, or JTTF. They were in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which made the arrests while working with the JTTF, pending proceedings to remove them from the country.The individuals from Tajikistan entered the country last spring and passed through the U.S. government's screening process without turning up information that would have identified them as potential terrorism-related concerns, said one of the people familiar with the matter.The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a statement confirming the immigration-related arrests of “several non-citizens” but did not detail specifics. The agencies noted that the U.S. has been in a “heightened threat environment.”FBI Director Christopher Wray has said the U.S. is facing accelerating threats from homegrown violent extremists as well as foreign terrorist organizations, particularly in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.He said at one recent congressional hearing that officials were "concerned about the terrorism implications from potential targeting of vulnerabilities at the border.”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-smuggling-terrorist-islamic-state-immigration-6d2192be5874f7f271ce28bbcc5c0473">The Biden administration in August</a>&nbsp;said that it had detected and stopped a network attempting to smuggle people from Uzbekistan into the U.S. and that at least one member of the network had links to a foreign terrorist group.“The FBI and DHS will continue working around the clock with our partners to identify, investigate, and disrupt potential threats to national security,” the agencies said.

8 with possible Islamic State ties arrested in US on immigration violations

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police in Wichita reported Wednesday the arrest of Jeremiah Walker in connection with the the death of&nbsp;27- year-old Quentin Gordon, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses. Police are no longer looking for&nbsp;Anjaliyah S. Orange in connection with the case.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4.

Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.

Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.

If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717697125559.png" alt="Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker-photo Wichita Police&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police in Wichita reported Wednesday the arrest of Jeremiah Walker in connection with the the death of&nbsp;27- year-old Quentin Gordon, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses. Police are no longer looking for&nbsp;Anjaliyah S. Orange in connection with the case.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Wichita Police are trying to locate Anjaliyah S. Orange and Jeremiah Z. Walker as they may have information about a homicide that occurred on June 4.Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 4800 block of East Funston, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.Wichita Police, Wichita Fire, and Sedgwick County EMS responded to the scene and found 27- year-old Quentin Gordon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Wichita Police Department Homicide Investigators, in collaboration with patrol officers, immediately began their investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that Gordon was involved in an argument with another individual when the shooting occurred, indicating that this was not a random act of violence, according to Moses.If you have any information about Anjaliyah and Jeremiah's whereabouts or have seen them, please call 911, Crimestoppers at 316-267-2111, or WPD Investigators at 316-268-4407.

Search continues for 2 in Kansas homicide investigation

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>
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 </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 June 11

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Monday morning homicide near the Kansas City Power and Light District have identified the man who died as 28-year-old&nbsp;McKinley Johnson, according to KCPD Officer Jake Becchina.

Just before 1a.m., police responded to report of a shooting near Truman Road and Grand Boulevard, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp; First responders found Johnson on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot trauma. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Police also found two other shooting victims in a parking area behind a business. The two women were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Since there was a large crowd on the scene, police are hopeful someone may have information leading to an arrest.

Detectives were on the scene to gather evidence, talk with witnesses and review surveillance footage.&nbsp; Anyone who may have information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.&nbsp;

Just before 1a.m., police responded to report of a shooting near&nbsp;Truman Road and Grand Boulevard, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp; 

First responders found a man on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot trauma. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a Monday morning homicide near the Kansas City Power and Light District have identified the man who died as 28-year-old&nbsp;McKinley Johnson, according to KCPD Officer Jake Becchina.Just before 1a.m., police responded to report of a shooting near Truman Road and Grand Boulevard, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp; First responders found Johnson on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot trauma. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.Police also found two other shooting victims in a parking area behind a business. The two women were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since there was a large crowd on the scene, police are hopeful someone may have information leading to an arrest.Detectives were on the scene to gather evidence, talk with witnesses and review surveillance footage.&nbsp; Anyone who may have information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.&nbsp;Just before 1a.m., police responded to report of a shooting near&nbsp;Truman Road and Grand Boulevard, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.&nbsp; First responders found a man on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot trauma. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.Police also found two other shooting victims in a parking area behind a business. The two women were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since there was a large crowd on the scene, police are hopeful someone may have information leading to an arrest.Detectives were on the scene to gather evidence, talk with witnesses and review surveillance footage.&nbsp; Anyone who may have information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.&nbsp;

Police ID victim in deadly shooting near KC Power & Light District 

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

Just after 4a.m. June 8, a&nbsp;Jackson County Sheriff Deputies responded to an incident at the Red Roof Inn 115 U.S. Highway 75 in Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Later deputies served a search warrant on a room at the motel for illegal drug and or narcotics use. The resident of this room was identified as Jason Logan Gray, 43, of Holton.

Gray was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal use of a firearm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717859432438.png" alt="Gray-photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just after 4a.m. June 8, a&nbsp;Jackson County Sheriff Deputies responded to an incident at the Red Roof Inn 115 U.S. Highway 75 in Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Later deputies served a search warrant on a room at the motel for illegal drug and or narcotics use. The resident of this room was identified as Jason Logan Gray, 43, of Holton.Gray was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal use of a firearm.

Sheriff: Deputies made fentanyl bust at Kansas motel

Joe Wilkins, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/07

Brittney Johnson, Outside warrant, arrested 06/07

Elysia Matlock, Outside warrant, arrested 06/07

Samuel Righter, Transporting alcoholic beverage, DUI-Liquor or drugs, arrested 06/07

Carmela Fletcher, Outside warrant, arrested 06/08

Jessica Scism, Outside warrant, arrested 06/08

Edward Perez, Transporting open container, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/08

Tiara Porter, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 06/09

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>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Joe Wilkins, Prohibiting drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/07Brittney Johnson, Outside warrant, arrested 06/07Elysia Matlock, Outside warrant, arrested 06/07Samuel Righter, Transporting alcoholic beverage, DUI-Liquor or drugs, arrested 06/07Carmela Fletcher, Outside warrant, arrested 06/08Jessica Scism, Outside warrant, arrested 06/08Edward Perez, Transporting open container, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 06/08Tiara Porter, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 06/09Recent 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 June 8-10

On Sunday at 1141 a.m. Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 9509 J Hill Rd for a Hit and Run accident. An unknown vehicle (possibly a Dodge Ram Pickup) drove through the reporting parties’ fence causing extensive damage. The case is still under investigation.

On Sunday at 11:05 p.m. Deputies responded to I-70 at mile marker 306 westbound for a report of a vehicle disabled in the roadway. Upon arrival Deputies located a white in color 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe pulling a box trailer, belonging to Patrick D. Romaine of Pueblo, CO. Romaine was traveling westbound on I-70 between mile marker 306 and mile marker 310. 

His vehicle was driven off of the road and struck a marker post, causing the post to become wedged under the vehicle. Romaine was transported to Stormont Vail for medical evaluation. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Gross Wrecker Service.

At 11:44 p.m.-Deputies also arrested Patrick D. Romaine of Pueblo, CO on I-70 at mile marker 306 on suspicion of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

On Sunday at 1141 a.m. Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 9509 J Hill Rd for a Hit and Run accident. An unknown vehicle (possibly a Dodge Ram Pickup) drove through the reporting parties’ fence causing extensive damage. The case is still under investigation.--On Sunday at 11:05 p.m. Deputies responded to I-70 at mile marker 306 westbound for a report of a vehicle disabled in the roadway. Upon arrival Deputies located a white in color 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe pulling a box trailer, belonging to Patrick D. Romaine of Pueblo, CO. Romaine was traveling westbound on I-70 between mile marker 306 and mile marker 310. His vehicle was driven off of the road and struck a marker post, causing the post to become wedged under the vehicle. Romaine was transported to Stormont Vail for medical evaluation. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Gross Wrecker Service.At 11:44 p.m.-Deputies also arrested Patrick D. Romaine of Pueblo, CO on I-70 at mile marker 306 on suspicion of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

Sheriff's Department Tour Log report

SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just before 10a.m.&nbsp; June 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop of a white 2023 GMC Terrain for a traffic violation on eastbound Interstate 470 Highway near SW Burlingame Road, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle deputies discovered a large amount of illegal drugs.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just before 10a.m.&nbsp; June 6, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop of a white 2023 GMC Terrain for a traffic violation on eastbound Interstate 470 Highway near SW Burlingame Road, according to Shawnee County Deputy Shayna Anderson.During a subsequent search of the vehicle deputies discovered a large amount of illegal drugs.John W. Roberts II, 46, of Indiana, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of a hallucinogenic drug with intent to distribute and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.