BY&nbsp;&nbsp;NICHOLAS RICCARDI&nbsp;AND&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/will-weissert">WILL WEISSERT</a>

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Saturday barred the administration of President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;from deportations under an 18th century law that Trump invoked just hours earlier asserting the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang and that he had new powers to remove its members from the country.

James E. Boasberg, chief judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said he needed to issue his order immediately because the government was already flying migrants it claimed were newly deportable under Trump’s proclamation to El Salvador and Honduras to be incarcerated there. El Salvador already&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-deportations-salvador-tren-aragua-64e72142a171ea57c869c3b35eeecce7">agreed</a>&nbsp;this week to take up to 300 migrants that the Trump administration designated as gang members.

“I do not believe I can wait any longer and am required to act,” Boasberg said during a Saturday evening hearing in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and Democracy Forward. “A brief delay in their removal does not cause the government any harm,” he added, noting they remain in government custody but ordering that any planes in the air be turned around.

The ruling came hours after Trump claimed the Venezuelan gang&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tren-de-aragua-venezuela-guns-nypd-trafficking-50c6483916569a685daf55c2eb6d299f">Tren de Aragua</a>&nbsp;was invading the United States and invoked&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-mass-deportations-immigration-844f3050ba99552b900ed9f3a1dec22d">the Alien Enemies Act of 1798</a>, a sweeping wartime authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up mass deportations.

The act has only been used three times before in U.S. history, all during wars. Its most recent application was during World War II, when it was used to incarcerate Germans and Italians as well as for the mass internment of Japanese-American civilians.

In a proclamation released just over an hour before Boasberg’s hearing, Trump contended that Tren de Aragua was effectively at war with the United States.

“Over the years, Venezuelan national and local authorities have ceded ever-greater control over their territories to transnational criminal organizations, including TdA,” Trump’s statement reads. “The result is a hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States, and which poses a substantial danger to the United States.”

The order could let the administration deport any migrant it identifies as a member of the gang without going through regular immigration proceedings, and also could remove other protections under criminal law for people the government targeted.

The Tren de Aragua gang originated in a prison in the South American country and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade. Trump and his allies have turned the gang into the face of the alleged threat posed by immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and formally designated it a “foreign terrorist organization” last month.

Authorities in several countries have reported arrests of Tren de Aragua members, even as Venezuela’s government claims to have eliminated the criminal organization.

The government said Trump actually signed the order Friday night. Immigration lawyers noticed the federal government suddenly moving to deport Venezuelans who they would not otherwise have the legal right to expel from the country, and scrambled to file lawsuits to block what they believed was a pending proclamation.

Boasberg issued an initial order at 9:20 a.m. Saturday blocking the Trump administration from deporting five Venezuelans named as plaintiffs in the ACLU suit who were being detained by the government and believed they were about to be deported. The Trump administration appealed that order, contending that halting a presidential act before it has been announced would cripple the executive branch.

If the order were allowed to stand, “district courts would have license to enjoin virtually any urgent national-security action just upon receipt of a complaint,” the Justice Department wrote in its appeal.

Boasberg then scheduled the afternoon hearing on whether to expand his order to all people who could be targeted under Trump’s declaration.

Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign contended that the president had broad latitude to identify threats to the country and act under the 1798 law. He noted the U.S. Supreme Court allowed President Harry Truman to continue to hold a German citizen in 1948, three years after World War II ended, under the measure.

“This would cut very deeply into the prerogatives of the president,” Ensign said of an injunction.

But Lee Gelernt of the ACLU noted the law has only been invoked three times before and contended that Trump didn’t have the authority to use it against a criminal gang rather than a recognized state. Boasberg said that precedent on the question seemed tricky but that the ACLU had a reasonable chance of success on those arguments, and so the order was merited.

Boasberg halted deportations for those in custody for up to 14 days, and scheduled a Friday hearing in the case.

The flurry of litigation shows the significance of Trump’s declaration, the latest step by the administration to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reshaping-america-democracy-musk-executive-power-0e8b6724d45fcdb3e6f0cef05ae7b952">expand presidential power.</a>&nbsp;Ensign argued that, as part of its reaction to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack, Congress had given the president power to delegate “transnational” organizations threats on the level of recognized states. And Gelernt warned that the Trump administration could simply issue a new proclamation to use the Alien Enemies Act against another migrant gang, like MS-13, which has long been one of Trump’s favorite targets.

Associated Press writer Regina Garcia Cano in Caracas, Venezuela, contributed to this report.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741448538478.png" alt="Pres. Trump waves from motorcade to supporters outside Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach Florida on Saturday-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Pres. Trump waves from motorcade to supporters outside Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach Florida on Saturday-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>BY&nbsp;&nbsp;NICHOLAS RICCARDI&nbsp;AND&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/will-weissert">WILL WEISSERT</a>WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Saturday barred the administration of President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;from deportations under an 18th century law that Trump invoked just hours earlier asserting the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang and that he had new powers to remove its members from the country.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742083926842.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>James E. Boasberg, chief judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said he needed to issue his order immediately because the government was already flying migrants it claimed were newly deportable under Trump’s proclamation to El Salvador and Honduras to be incarcerated there. El Salvador already&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-deportations-salvador-tren-aragua-64e72142a171ea57c869c3b35eeecce7">agreed</a>&nbsp;this week to take up to 300 migrants that the Trump administration designated as gang members.“I do not believe I can wait any longer and am required to act,” Boasberg said during a Saturday evening hearing in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and Democracy Forward. “A brief delay in their removal does not cause the government any harm,” he added, noting they remain in government custody but ordering that any planes in the air be turned around.The ruling came hours after Trump claimed the Venezuelan gang&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tren-de-aragua-venezuela-guns-nypd-trafficking-50c6483916569a685daf55c2eb6d299f">Tren de Aragua</a>&nbsp;was invading the United States and invoked&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-mass-deportations-immigration-844f3050ba99552b900ed9f3a1dec22d">the Alien Enemies Act of 1798</a>, a sweeping wartime authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up mass deportations.The act has only been used three times before in U.S. history, all during wars. Its most recent application was during World War II, when it was used to incarcerate Germans and Italians as well as for the mass internment of Japanese-American civilians.In a proclamation released just over an hour before Boasberg’s hearing, Trump contended that Tren de Aragua was effectively at war with the United States.“Over the years, Venezuelan national and local authorities have ceded ever-greater control over their territories to transnational criminal organizations, including TdA,” Trump’s statement reads. “The result is a hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States, and which poses a substantial danger to the United States.”The order could let the administration deport any migrant it identifies as a member of the gang without going through regular immigration proceedings, and also could remove other protections under criminal law for people the government targeted.The Tren de Aragua gang originated in a prison in the South American country and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade. Trump and his allies have turned the gang into the face of the alleged threat posed by immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and formally designated it a “foreign terrorist organization” last month.Authorities in several countries have reported arrests of Tren de Aragua members, even as Venezuela’s government claims to have eliminated the criminal organization.The government said Trump actually signed the order Friday night. Immigration lawyers noticed the federal government suddenly moving to deport Venezuelans who they would not otherwise have the legal right to expel from the country, and scrambled to file lawsuits to block what they believed was a pending proclamation.Boasberg issued an initial order at 9:20 a.m. Saturday blocking the Trump administration from deporting five Venezuelans named as plaintiffs in the ACLU suit who were being detained by the government and believed they were about to be deported. The Trump administration appealed that order, contending that halting a presidential act before it has been announced would cripple the executive branch.If the order were allowed to stand, “district courts would have license to enjoin virtually any urgent national-security action just upon receipt of a complaint,” the Justice Department wrote in its appeal.Boasberg then scheduled the afternoon hearing on whether to expand his order to all people who could be targeted under Trump’s declaration.Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign contended that the president had broad latitude to identify threats to the country and act under the 1798 law. He noted the U.S. Supreme Court allowed President Harry Truman to continue to hold a German citizen in 1948, three years after World War II ended, under the measure.“This would cut very deeply into the prerogatives of the president,” Ensign said of an injunction.But Lee Gelernt of the ACLU noted the law has only been invoked three times before and contended that Trump didn’t have the authority to use it against a criminal gang rather than a recognized state. Boasberg said that precedent on the question seemed tricky but that the ACLU had a reasonable chance of success on those arguments, and so the order was merited.Boasberg halted deportations for those in custody for up to 14 days, and scheduled a Friday hearing in the case.The flurry of litigation shows the significance of Trump’s declaration, the latest step by the administration to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reshaping-america-democracy-musk-executive-power-0e8b6724d45fcdb3e6f0cef05ae7b952">expand presidential power.</a>&nbsp;Ensign argued that, as part of its reaction to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack, Congress had given the president power to delegate “transnational” organizations threats on the level of recognized states. And Gelernt warned that the Trump administration could simply issue a new proclamation to use the Alien Enemies Act against another migrant gang, like MS-13, which has long been one of Trump’s favorite targets.<h2>___</h2>Associated Press writer Regina Garcia Cano in Caracas, Venezuela, contributed to this report.

Trump invokes 18th century law to speed deportations, judge stalls it

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

On March 12,&nbsp; the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force, conducted two narcotics related search warrants at residences in the 3600 block of SE 30th Street and the 2300 block of SW Eveningside Drive as well as a search warrant in the 2800 block of SW 29th Street. During the investigation, illegal narcotics and firearms were located.

Quentin K. Lawton, 45, of Topeka was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Distribute substance within 1000 feet of a school, Criminal possession of a weapon, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transaction

Quentin K. Lawton Jr., 22, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the SNDOC on requested charges including Criminal use of weapons, Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Lawton Jr. also had two warrants for his arrest.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741963993303.png" alt="Lawton has a previous drug conviction - photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Lawton has a previous drug conviction - photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.On March 12,&nbsp; the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force, conducted two narcotics related search warrants at residences in the 3600 block of SE 30th Street and the 2300 block of SW Eveningside Drive as well as a search warrant in the 2800 block of SW 29th Street. During the investigation, illegal narcotics and firearms were located.Quentin K. Lawton, 45, of Topeka was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Distribute substance within 1000 feet of a school, Criminal possession of a weapon, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent,&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transactionQuentin K. Lawton Jr., 22, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the SNDOC on requested charges including Criminal use of weapons, Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Lawton Jr. also had two warrants for his arrest.

Kansas felon accused of selling drugs

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado in July made another court appearance Thursday.

During the arraignment hearing, Judge David Kaufman, scheduled a trial for Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita to begin on June 16, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Antalek is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In July of 2024, the Pueblo County Colorado Sheriff’s communication center received a tip that Antalek&nbsp; was possibly staying at the Days Inn in Colorado City, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.

Kansas authorities had been searching for Antalek on the warrant and had heightened the search after learning he had made repeated homicidal statements. Antalek also was noted to have a criminal history involving weapons and known to carry firearms.

Sheriff's detectives and U.S. Marshals responded to the Days Inn at about 12:30 a.m. and located in the parking lot a 2019 Black Chevy Colorado truck Antalek was reportedly driving. After confirming that Antalek was in the hotel, detectives, with assistance from the Marshals, devised a plan and were able to get him to leave his hotel room where he was taken into custody without incident.

Antalek was arrested on a no bond fugitive of justice warrant from Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719500728222.png" alt="Antalek photo Pueblo Co. Colorado" />
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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado in July made another court appearance Thursday.During the arraignment hearing, Judge David Kaufman, scheduled a trial for Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita to begin on June 16, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Antalek is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In July of 2024, the Pueblo County Colorado Sheriff’s communication center received a tip that Antalek&nbsp; was possibly staying at the Days Inn in Colorado City, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.Kansas authorities had been searching for Antalek on the warrant and had heightened the search after learning he had made repeated homicidal statements. Antalek also was noted to have a criminal history involving weapons and known to carry firearms.Sheriff's detectives and U.S. Marshals responded to the Days Inn at about 12:30 a.m. and located in the parking lot a 2019 Black Chevy Colorado truck Antalek was reportedly driving. After confirming that Antalek was in the hotel, detectives, with assistance from the Marshals, devised a plan and were able to get him to leave his hotel room where he was taken into custody without incident.Antalek was arrested on a no bond fugitive of justice warrant from Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Judge sets trial date for Kansas assault suspect captured in Colorado

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.

Hunter Nash, Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device, arrested 03/13

Peter Bartolome, Failure to appear, arrested 03/13

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741963634756.jpeg" alt="Leana Biggs, Aggravated battery; Recklessly cause great bodily harm/disfigurement, arrested 03/13" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741963644891.jpeg" alt="Demetre Spivey, Theft &lt; $1,500 pocket picking; Stalking; Intimate conduct causing fear to person/family; Burglary; Locked dwelling to commit felony, Theft, Domestic violence or sexually motivated crime, arrested 03/13" />
 <figcaption>Demetre Spivey, Theft &lt; $1,500 pocket picking; Stalking; Intimate conduct causing fear to person/family; Burglary; Locked dwelling to commit felony, Theft, Domestic violence or sexually motivated crime, arrested 03/13</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Hunter Nash, Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device, arrested 03/13Peter Bartolome, Failure to appear, arrested 03/13Recent 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 March 14

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high-speed chase.&nbsp;

Just after 9p.m. March 9, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received notification of a theft that had just occurred from a business in the 6800 block of SW 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 The adult female suspect fled the scene in a silver 2013 Kia Sorento heading westbound. A deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle near SW Indian Hills Road and SW 21st Street. The driver refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The driver continued westbound on SW 21st Street and southbound on SW Auburn Road. 

A sheriff's office corporal performed a controlled vehicle intervention maneuver, which safely ended the pursuit near the 10400 block of SW Auburn Road.

The driver, Lynn A. Eldridge-Parker, 47, of Topeka, was taken into custody and transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On Tuesday afternoon, Eldridge-Parker was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Theft &lt; $1,500 shoplifting, Flee or attempt to elude, Driving on left side where view is obstructed, Improper driving on laned roadway, Fail to yield to approaching vehicle when turning left,&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to yield at a stop sign or yield sign, Speeding,&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving while a habitual violator, Driving while license suspended and Transporting an open container of liquor

Eldridge-Parker also had a Topeka Bench Warrant for her arrest.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high-speed chase.&nbsp;Just after 9p.m. March 9, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received notification of a theft that had just occurred from a business in the 6800 block of SW 29th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The adult female suspect fled the scene in a silver 2013 Kia Sorento heading westbound. A deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle near SW Indian Hills Road and SW 21st Street. The driver refused to stop and initiated a pursuit. The driver continued westbound on SW 21st Street and southbound on SW Auburn Road. A sheriff's office corporal performed a controlled vehicle intervention maneuver, which safely ended the pursuit near the 10400 block of SW Auburn Road.The driver, Lynn A. Eldridge-Parker, 47, of Topeka, was taken into custody and transported by American Medical Response (AMR) to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.On Tuesday afternoon, Eldridge-Parker was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of&nbsp;Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Theft &lt; $1,500 shoplifting, Flee or attempt to elude, Driving on left side where view is obstructed, Improper driving on laned roadway, Fail to yield to approaching vehicle when turning left,&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to yield at a stop sign or yield sign, Speeding,&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,&nbsp;&nbsp;Driving while a habitual violator, Driving while license suspended and Transporting an open container of liquorEldridge-Parker also had a Topeka Bench Warrant for her arrest.

Kan. theft suspect moved from hospital to jail after high-speed chase

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an investigation in Barton County.

Just before 6p.m. Monday, police responded to United Parcel Services, 2316 9th Street in Great Bend in reference to a suspicious package, according to a media release.

Officers were notified that a package had been intercepted by staff and flagged as suspicious. Inside of the suspicious package, officers discovered 7.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden within the contents of the package. The investigating officers were able to identify the suspect attempting to mail the package.

On March 11, police responded to a residence located at 2087 NW 60th Street, in Stafford County in reference to the execution of a narcotics search warrant. Officers apprehended the suspect from the UPS incident identified as 57-year-old Chandler Wieland. Officers and 56-year-old Lisa Rugan at the residence. During a search of the residence, officers located over 100 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, other controlled substances, evidence of drug distribution, as well as illegal and stolen firearms.

Wieland was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges that include two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of weapons, possession of a stolen firearm and no drug tax stamp.

Rugan was also arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges of one count of distribution of methamphetamine, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of a weapon and no drug tax stamp

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an investigation in Barton County.Just before 6p.m. Monday, police responded to United Parcel Services, 2316 9th Street in Great Bend in reference to a suspicious package, according to a media release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741884428134.jpeg" alt="Photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Officers were notified that a package had been intercepted by staff and flagged as suspicious. Inside of the suspicious package, officers discovered 7.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden within the contents of the package. The investigating officers were able to identify the suspect attempting to mail the package.On March 11, police responded to a residence located at 2087 NW 60th Street, in Stafford County in reference to the execution of a narcotics search warrant. Officers apprehended the suspect from the UPS incident identified as 57-year-old Chandler Wieland. Officers and 56-year-old Lisa Rugan at the residence. During a search of the residence, officers located over 100 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, other controlled substances, evidence of drug distribution, as well as illegal and stolen firearms.Wieland was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges that include two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of weapons, possession of a stolen firearm and no drug tax stamp.Rugan was also arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked on requested charges of one count of distribution of methamphetamine, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of a weapon and no drug tax stamp

Kansas suspect attempted to send meth through UPS

According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Capt. Fruits, Vinardi was transported to Miracles Inc. facility in Wichita,&nbsp;not Mirror as had been originally reported by Salina Post.&nbsp;

By SALINA POSTSaline County Sheriff's Deputies and law enforcement in Wichita are searching for a woman facing felony drug charges in Salina after she walked away from a court-ordered assessment center and treatment facility in Wichita before entering.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 42-year-old Amanda Vinardi was arrested in Wichita on Jan. 9 on a Saline County District Court warrant connected to a case investigated by the Salina Police Department. She was transported to Saline County Jail before being court-ordered to a facility in Wichita.&nbsp;

Vinardi was facing multiple requested charges, including Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated endangering a child

Vinardi is now facing an additional requested charge of escape from custody. A warrant has been issued for her arrest, and Wichita Police Officers and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office have been notified.

According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Capt. Fruits, Vinardi was transported to Miracles Inc. facility in Wichita,&nbsp;not Mirror as had been originally reported by Salina Post.

Capt. Fruits said that Vinardi was transported from the Saline County Jail to a treatment facility in Wichita on February 19 under a court order. On March 4, she failed to attend a required class, and staff later determined she had walked away from the facility.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736517622649.jpeg" alt=" Vinardi photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption> Vinardi photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Capt. Fruits, Vinardi was transported to Miracles Inc. facility in Wichita,&nbsp;not Mirror as had been originally reported by Salina Post.&nbsp;By SALINA POSTSaline County Sheriff's Deputies and law enforcement in Wichita are searching for a woman facing felony drug charges in Salina after she walked away from a court-ordered assessment center and treatment facility in Wichita before entering.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 42-year-old Amanda Vinardi was arrested in Wichita on Jan. 9 on a Saline County District Court warrant connected to a case investigated by the Salina Police Department. She was transported to Saline County Jail before being court-ordered to a facility in Wichita.&nbsp;Vinardi was facing multiple requested charges, including Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated endangering a childVinardi is now facing an additional requested charge of escape from custody. A warrant has been issued for her arrest, and Wichita Police Officers and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office have been notified.According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Capt. Fruits, Vinardi was transported to Miracles Inc. facility in Wichita,&nbsp;not Mirror as had been originally reported by Salina Post.Capt. Fruits said that Vinardi was transported from the Saline County Jail to a treatment facility in Wichita on February 19 under a court order. On March 4, she failed to attend a required class, and staff later determined she had walked away from the facility.

Correction: Kan. woman facing felony charges walks away from treatment center before entry

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado in July is scheduled for an arraignment hearing Thursday.

Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, will appear before Judge David Kaufman, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

He is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado in July is scheduled for an arraignment hearing Thursday.Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, will appear before Judge David Kaufman, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.He is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In July of 2024, the Pueblo County Colorado Sheriff’s communication center received a tip that Antalek&nbsp; was possibly staying at the Days Inn in Colorado City, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.Kansas authorities had been searching for Antalek on the warrant and had heightened the search after learning he had made repeated homicidal statements. Antalek also was noted to have a criminal history involving weapons and known to carry firearms.Sheriff's detectives and U.S. Marshals responded to the Days Inn at about 12:30 a.m. and located in the parking lot a 2019 Black Chevy Colorado truck Antalek was reportedly driving. After confirming that Antalek was in the hotel, detectives, with assistance from the Marshals, devised a plan and were able to get him to leave his hotel room where he was taken into custody without incident.Antalek was arrested on a no bond fugitive of justice warrant from Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plea hearing for Kansas assault suspect captured in Colorado

Giovani Green, Criminal trespass, arrested 03/12

Jonathan Ornelas, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/12

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/2025/3/1741874392289.jpeg" alt="Victor Ortiz, Aggravated internet trading in child pornography; Child &lt; 14 years of age; Sexual exploitation of a child; Possess media of child &lt; 18, arrested 03/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741874483165.jpeg" alt="David Sherwin, Failure to appear, arrested 03/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741874552490.jpeg" alt="Jacqueline King, Failure to appear, arrested 03/12" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741874581626.jpeg" alt="Dalton Britt, Resisting arrest; Battery against a law enforcement officer; DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/13" />
 <figcaption>Dalton Britt, Resisting arrest; Battery against a law enforcement officer; DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/13</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Giovani Green, Criminal trespass, arrested 03/12Jonathan Ornelas, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/12Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 13

WICHITA, KS — The Wichita Police Department has arrested suspect in connection with a 2021 homicide.

Just after 1:30a..m. March 29, 2021, police responded to a report of a walk-in shooting victim at a local hospital in Wichita, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.&nbsp; The victim, 21-year-old Abram Galvan, had been shot once and later died from his injuries.

Investigators determined the shooting was linked to a shots-fired incident reported near 19th and Jackson in Wichita around the same time.

Since that day, WPD Homicide Investigators have worked tirelessly to seek justice for Abram and his loved ones. Their efforts included following up on leads, analyzing forensic and electronic evidence, collaborating with media to encourage witnesses to come forward, and featuring the case on Wichita Police Department's Cold Case Homicide website.

In early 2025, new information emerged, leading investigators to identify a potential suspect. On Wednesday with assistance from the United States Marshal’s Office, Wichita Police investigators peacefully arrested the suspect, identified according to county booking records as Pedro B. Morones. He is being held in Sedgwick County Jail on bond of&nbsp;$1,500,000.00 on a requested charge of First-Degree Murder, according to online jail records.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging consideration.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741866222570.png" alt="Morones photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Morones photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA, KS — The Wichita Police Department has arrested suspect in connection with a 2021 homicide.Just after 1:30a..m. March 29, 2021, police responded to a report of a walk-in shooting victim at a local hospital in Wichita, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses.&nbsp; The victim, 21-year-old Abram Galvan, had been shot once and later died from his injuries.Investigators determined the shooting was linked to a shots-fired incident reported near 19th and Jackson in Wichita around the same time.Since that day, WPD Homicide Investigators have worked tirelessly to seek justice for Abram and his loved ones. Their efforts included following up on leads, analyzing forensic and electronic evidence, collaborating with media to encourage witnesses to come forward, and featuring the case on Wichita Police Department's Cold Case Homicide website.In early 2025, new information emerged, leading investigators to identify a potential suspect. On Wednesday with assistance from the United States Marshal’s Office, Wichita Police investigators peacefully arrested the suspect, identified according to county booking records as Pedro B. Morones. He is being held in Sedgwick County Jail on bond of&nbsp;$1,500,000.00 on a requested charge of First-Degree Murder, according to online jail records.The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging consideration.

Police arrest suspect in Kansas cold case killing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The woman who accused Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy of attacking her last week, resulting in a case in which the district attorney has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-xavier-worthy-arrested-4d3b3bb4c3608a5be74f2dda420f0044">so far declined to pursue charges</a>, has been granted a protective order against him by a Texas judge.

Attorneys for Tia Jones confirmed the order in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday night. They added that Jones is “fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively investigate the violence that occurred.”

“Ms. Jones has chosen to use her voice to speak up for herself," said Angelica Cogliano, who is representing the woman along with attorneys Addy Miro, Leslie Booker and Deniz Kadirhan. “In doing so, she looks forward to the facts and circumstances of that night coming to light through the formal legal process, and getting the justice that she deserves.”

Worthy was arrested last Friday and held in a county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded, or choking in common terms. He was released the following day, when Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick said that his office has spoken with witnesses and was not accepting the case at that time.

Williamson County includes parts of Austin, where Worthy played college football at the University of Texas.

In a statement, Worthy’s attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, said their client was innocent of the charge against him. They said the allegation was made by a woman who had been living in Worthy’s home, and that she had been asked to leave multiple times over the last two weeks “upon discovery of her infidelity.”

“She has refused to vacate the residence and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy,” the lawyers said. “The complainant further destroyed a room in the residence, scratched Mr. Worthy’s face and ripped out parts of his hair, which there is photographic evidence of. Worthy told law enforcement at the time of the incident he did not want to press charges against the complainant.”

The Chiefs told the AP on Saturday that they were aware of the situation and still gathering information.

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741484782207.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The woman who accused Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy of attacking her last week, resulting in a case in which the district attorney has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-xavier-worthy-arrested-4d3b3bb4c3608a5be74f2dda420f0044">so far declined to pursue charges</a>, has been granted a protective order against him by a Texas judge.Attorneys for Tia Jones confirmed the order in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday night. They added that Jones is “fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively investigate the violence that occurred.”“Ms. Jones has chosen to use her voice to speak up for herself," said Angelica Cogliano, who is representing the woman along with attorneys Addy Miro, Leslie Booker and Deniz Kadirhan. “In doing so, she looks forward to the facts and circumstances of that night coming to light through the formal legal process, and getting the justice that she deserves.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741483775149.png" alt="Charge dismissed, according to online jail record" />
 <figcaption>Charge dismissed, according to online jail record</figcaption>
 </figure>Worthy was arrested last Friday and held in a county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded, or choking in common terms. He was released the following day, when Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick said that his office has spoken with witnesses and was not accepting the case at that time.Williamson County includes parts of Austin, where Worthy played college football at the University of Texas.In a statement, Worthy’s attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, said their client was innocent of the charge against him. They said the allegation was made by a woman who had been living in Worthy’s home, and that she had been asked to leave multiple times over the last two weeks “upon discovery of her infidelity.”“She has refused to vacate the residence and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy,” the lawyers said. “The complainant further destroyed a room in the residence, scratched Mr. Worthy’s face and ripped out parts of his hair, which there is photographic evidence of. Worthy told law enforcement at the time of the incident he did not want to press charges against the complainant.”The Chiefs told the AP on Saturday that they were aware of the situation and still gathering information.Worthy was chosen by the Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in last year’s draft after setting the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He got off to a quick start by scoring a pair of touchdowns in his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-ravens-nfl-opener-0ea1b2027f61a147d5365bad6a7f6cbb">NFL debut</a>, and after a midseason lull, he became the Chiefs’ go-to wide receiver as they chased an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.Worthy finished with 59 catches for 638 yards and six TDs while running 20 times for 104 yards and three more scores.He was one of the few bright spots for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">Chiefs in a 40-22 loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl</a>, too. Worthy caught all eight of his targets for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns at the Superdome in New Orleans.

Woman who accused Chiefs receiver of attacking her granted protective order 

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two women on drug allegations.

Just after 11a.m. March 9, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested two individuals after a Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics within an Acura passenger vehicle near Mayetta, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

During a search of the vehicle, the deputy found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia.

The driver and registered owner,&nbsp;Paula Louise Michael, 61, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The front seat passenger, Jessica Maria Espinoza, 62, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741709743776.png" alt="Espinoza photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Espinoza photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two women on drug allegations.Just after 11a.m. March 9, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested two individuals after a Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics within an Acura passenger vehicle near Mayetta, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741709697029.png" alt="Michael photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Michael photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>During a search of the vehicle, the deputy found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia.The driver and registered owner,&nbsp;Paula Louise Michael, 61, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.The front seat passenger, Jessica Maria Espinoza, 62, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of&nbsp; possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kansas deputy found magic mushrooms, meth during traffic stop

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Police have arrested a&nbsp;third suspect in an assault involving an acidic substance last summer in Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; A detention hearing is scheduled Wednesday afternoon in Juvenile District Court in Wichita for a 17-year-old girl.&nbsp; She was arrested in Topeka and returned to Wichita Tuesday by sheriff deputies.

In May of 2024, 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 physical fight.&nbsp;

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

On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested two 18-year-old suspects. Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins and Tayronnia Jontashia West were jailed in connection with the crime.

&nbsp;Hollins and West were both charged with Aggravated Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office and are scheduled for a jury trial in Sedgwick County District Court on April 28th.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717690818288.png" alt="Tayronnia Jontashia West is charged with aggravated battery in the case and&nbsp; is scheduled for a jury trial in April -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Tayronnia Jontashia West is charged with aggravated battery in the case and&nbsp; is scheduled for a jury trial in April -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Police have arrested a&nbsp;third suspect in an assault involving an acidic substance last summer in Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.&nbsp; A detention hearing is scheduled Wednesday afternoon in Juvenile District Court in Wichita for a 17-year-old girl.&nbsp; She was arrested in Topeka and returned to Wichita Tuesday by sheriff deputies.In May of 2024, 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 physical fight.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1717690911383.png" alt="Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins&nbsp;is charged with aggravated battery in the case and is scheduled for a jury trial in April -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins&nbsp;is charged with aggravated battery in the case and is scheduled for a jury trial in April -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Immediately following the incident, investigators with the Wichita Police Felony Assault unit along with patrol officers began looking for three suspects.On June 5, officers with the Patrol North Community Response Team located and arrested two 18-year-old suspects. Ye'Kira Acoya Hollins and Tayronnia Jontashia West were jailed in connection with the crime.&nbsp;Hollins and West were both charged with Aggravated Battery, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office and are scheduled for a jury trial in Sedgwick County District Court on April 28th.

Police capture 3rd suspect in acid attack on Kansas teen

Stephanie Carrier, Failure to appear, arrested 03/11

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741790942357.jpeg" alt="Frances Flaherty, Outside warrant; Criminal restraint; Aggravated sexual battery; Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent and use of&nbsp; force, arrested 03/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741791019912.jpeg" alt="Damian Messerschmidt, Failure to appear; Outside warrant, arrested 03/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741791052602.jpeg" alt="Joshua Kile, Failure to appear, arrested 03/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741791081499.jpeg" alt="Shawn Adair, Probation violation, arrested 03/11" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741791111838.jpeg" alt="Tevin King, Failure to appear; Interference with LEO; Criminal threat, arrested 03/11" />
 <figcaption>Tevin King, Failure to appear; Interference with LEO; Criminal threat, arrested 03/11</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Stephanie Carrier, Failure to appear, arrested 03/11Recent 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 March 12 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman arrested five days after an altercation with a sheriff's deputy made her first court appearance in the case Tuesday.

Nevaeh Thompson, 22 of Wichita, is charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officerm according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

 If found guilty, depending on her criminal record, she could be sentenced from 55 months to 247 months in prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At approximately 3:00 a.m. March 2, a Sedgwick County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln and Rock Road. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Thompson. During the stop, Thompson informed the deputy that she might have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Before she could be taken into custody, Thompson quickly jumped back into her vehicle in an attempt to flee.

The deputy followed her into the vehicle, trying to prevent her escape. However, Thompson managed to shift the car into drive and sped away, dragging the deputy a short distance.

The deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident. Thompson’s vehicle was later found abandoned in the 7300 block of E. Indianapolis. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows Thompson running from the vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her next court date is March 27, according to the district attorney's office. She remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741371903644.png" alt="-Thompson photo Sedgwick County Jail" />
 <figcaption>-Thompson photo Sedgwick County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman arrested five days after an altercation with a sheriff's deputy made her first court appearance in the case Tuesday.Nevaeh Thompson, 22 of Wichita, is charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officerm according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. If found guilty, depending on her criminal record, she could be sentenced from 55 months to 247 months in prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;At approximately 3:00 a.m. March 2, a Sedgwick County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln and Rock Road. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Thompson. During the stop, Thompson informed the deputy that she might have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Before she could be taken into custody, Thompson quickly jumped back into her vehicle in an attempt to flee.The deputy followed her into the vehicle, trying to prevent her escape. However, Thompson managed to shift the car into drive and sped away, dragging the deputy a short distance.The deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident. Thompson’s vehicle was later found abandoned in the 7300 block of E. Indianapolis. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows Thompson running from the vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her next court date is March 27, according to the district attorney's office. She remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.

Woman accused of dragging Kan. deputy during traffic stop goes to court

MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase in Morris County.

Just before midnight March 8, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 77 at mile post 137 for an alleged traffic violation, according to a media release from the Morris County Sheriff.

The driver, later identified as a juvenile, refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Geary County Sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers responded to assist. The vehicle avoided spike strips and attempted to exit off Interstate 70 through an east ditch, stuck a tree row and came to rest in an open field. Deputies found illegal drugs in the vehicle. The driver and a 27-year-old passenger identified as Jaquellin Demarquez Holland, 27, Wichita, were not injured.

Deputies arrested them. The teen driver is being held on requested charges that include flee or attempted to elude law enforcement, no proof of insurance and a number of other traffic violations.

Holland, who has a previous counterfeiting conviction, is being held on requested charges that include interference with law enforcement, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or other stimulant and use/possess with intent to use-drug paraphernalia into human body.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741688954957.png" alt="Holland photo KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Holland photo KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase in Morris County.Just before midnight March 8, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 77 at mile post 137 for an alleged traffic violation, according to a media release from the Morris County Sheriff.The driver, later identified as a juvenile, refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Geary County Sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers responded to assist. The vehicle avoided spike strips and attempted to exit off Interstate 70 through an east ditch, stuck a tree row and came to rest in an open field. Deputies found illegal drugs in the vehicle. The driver and a 27-year-old passenger identified as Jaquellin Demarquez Holland, 27, Wichita, were not injured.Deputies arrested them. The teen driver is being held on requested charges that include flee or attempted to elude law enforcement, no proof of insurance and a number of other traffic violations.Holland, who has a previous counterfeiting conviction, is being held on requested charges that include interference with law enforcement, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or other stimulant and use/possess with intent to use-drug paraphernalia into human body.

Kansas felon, teen driver jailed after high-speed chase

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly knife attack have made an arrest.

Just before 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a report of a stabbing in the 4100 block of East Whitney Lane, according to Wichita Police Lt. Aaron Moses. The caller reported someone had been stabbed in the street.

Officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to the scene and located 51- year-old Brian Edwards from Wichita suffering from stab wound to the torso.&nbsp; EMS transported Edwards to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers at the scene quickly identified a 24-year-old man as the suspect in this case and took William Ball, according to Sedgwick County jail records, into custody without incident. There were multiple individuals at the scene who were later interviewed by Wichita Police Department Homicide investigators. 

At this point in the investigation, it is believed that all parties involved are known to each other and this is an isolated incident. Early Tuesday, police booked Ball into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of Second Degree Murder. 

This is the third criminal homicide in Wichita in 2025. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741706450913.png" alt="Ball photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Ball photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a deadly knife attack have made an arrest.Just before 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a report of a stabbing in the 4100 block of East Whitney Lane, according to Wichita Police Lt. Aaron Moses. The caller reported someone had been stabbed in the street.Officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to the scene and located 51- year-old Brian Edwards from Wichita suffering from stab wound to the torso.&nbsp; EMS transported Edwards to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.Officers at the scene quickly identified a 24-year-old man as the suspect in this case and took William Ball, according to Sedgwick County jail records, into custody without incident. There were multiple individuals at the scene who were later interviewed by Wichita Police Department Homicide investigators. At this point in the investigation, it is believed that all parties involved are known to each other and this is an isolated incident. Early Tuesday, police booked Ball into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of Second Degree Murder. This is the third criminal homicide in Wichita in 2025.

Man accused in deadly Kansas knife attack

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

Just after 3p.m. March 9, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2025 Toyota Camry at Columbine Drive on U.S. Hwy 75, just north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver, James Leroy Parr, 46, of Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and transporting an open container.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741294954048.png" alt="Parr Photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Parr Photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just after 3p.m. March 9, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2025 Toyota Camry at Columbine Drive on U.S. Hwy 75, just north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.The driver, James Leroy Parr, 46, of Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and transporting an open container.

Sheriff: Kansas man was transporting meth, open container

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol arrested two individuals, one on multiple felony accusations after they barricaded themselves in a home in 100 block of S. 17th St. for six and a half hours over the weekend.

Shortly after 3a.m. March 8, KCKPD Special Operations Unit responded to the home to assist KHP in serving a warrant, according to a media release.

 Despite numerous commands,36-year-old Javier Silva, a resident of Kansas City, Kan. and 51-year-old Salvadore Contreras, Jr., a resident of the home, refused to exit.

At approximately 4:42a.m., Silva exited on his own and was taken into custody without incident. Then, at approximately 9:11a.m., Contreras, also exited and was taken into custody without further incident.

 In addition to the arrests, authorities confiscated a significant amount of illegal drugs from the scene that tested positive for fentanyl .Both suspects are being held without bond in the Wyandotte County Jail. Silva is being held on a probation violation. Contreras, Jr. is being held on requested felony charges of distribution of stimulants; fleeing or attempting to elude/interference with a law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist in a felony case/interference with a law enforcement officer; and a traffic violation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741486857253.png" alt="Silva-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Silva-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol arrested two individuals, one on multiple felony accusations after they barricaded themselves in a home in 100 block of S. 17th St. for six and a half hours over the weekend.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741486931910.png" alt="Contreras photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Contreras photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Shortly after 3a.m. March 8, KCKPD Special Operations Unit responded to the home to assist KHP in serving a warrant, according to a media release. Despite numerous commands,36-year-old Javier Silva, a resident of Kansas City, Kan. and 51-year-old Salvadore Contreras, Jr., a resident of the home, refused to exit.At approximately 4:42a.m., Silva exited on his own and was taken into custody without incident. Then, at approximately 9:11a.m., Contreras, also exited and was taken into custody without further incident. In addition to the arrests, authorities confiscated a significant amount of illegal drugs from the scene that tested positive for fentanyl .Both suspects are being held without bond in the Wyandotte County Jail. Silva is being held on a probation violation. Contreras, Jr. is being held on requested felony charges of distribution of stimulants; fleeing or attempting to elude/interference with a law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist in a felony case/interference with a law enforcement officer; and a traffic violation.

Suspected Kan. fentanyl dealer jailed after 6 hour standoff 

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741701764468.jpeg" alt="Jario Prado Mendoza, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/10" />
 <figcaption>Jario Prado Mendoza, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/10</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741701786206.jpeg" alt="Jimmie King Jr.,&nbsp;Failure to appear, arrested 03/10" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741701806534.jpeg" alt="Chance Cannon, Disorderly conduct; Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Assault of a law enforcement officer; Criminal threat against LEO, cause terror evacuation or disruption, arrested 03/11&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Chance Cannon, Disorderly conduct; Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Assault of a law enforcement officer; Criminal threat against LEO, cause terror evacuation or disruption, arrested 03/11&nbsp;</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741701815607.jpeg" alt="Tiberiu-ilie Rostas, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/11" />
 <figcaption>Tiberiu-ilie Rostas, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/11</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 11

Sheriff Nate Boeckman reported to the Geary County Commission that the average population at the Geary County Detention Center between Feb.19 and March 14 totaled 92 inmates.

Boeckman said that the Department worked 10 accidents during that time. There were 172 traffic stops, 56 citations and 40 arrests. There were 710 total incidents, up from 70 in a previous report. Boeckman noted that the increase was probably because of warm weather.

On the housing of inmates Boeckman noted that the current rate charged to outside entities is $65 and that rate was set in 2009. He added that $65 doesn't cut it and the county would be in the red all day long. He doen't see them getting by without a charge of $95 or above.

Sheriff Nate Boeckman reported to the Geary County Commission that the average population at the Geary County Detention Center between Feb.19 and March 14 totaled 92 inmates.Boeckman said that the Department worked 10 accidents during that time. There were 172 traffic stops, 56 citations and 40 arrests. There were 710 total incidents, up from 70 in a previous report. Boeckman noted that the increase was probably because of warm weather.On the housing of inmates Boeckman noted that the current rate charged to outside entities is $65 and that rate was set in 2009. He added that $65 doesn't cut it and the county would be in the red all day long. He doen't see them getting by without a charge of $95 or above.

Sheriff updates jail numbers

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for his role in a drug related double-homicide.

On Friday,&nbsp;Judge Kevin Smith sentenced&nbsp; 45-year-old David Baeza of Wichita to 122 months in prison for two counts of voluntary manslaughter and for cocaine possession, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In January, Baeza pled guilty for his role in the the July 2022, shooting deaths&nbsp;of&nbsp; 29-year-old Gerardo Ruvalcaba-Ulloa and&nbsp; 43-year-old Saren Perez Negrete.

Just after 5 a.m. July 3, 2022, sheriff's deputies were sent to a shooting call in the 4400 block of south Rock Road in rural Sedgwick County, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.&nbsp;

During a search of the rural property, deputies found the bodies of&nbsp; Ruvalcaba-Ulloam and&nbsp; Negrete-Perez of California. deceased in the backyard of a residence the 4300 block of South Rock Road. They died from apparent gunshot wounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The shooting was drug-related, according to the district attorney's office.

At the scene, first responders also found Baeza on the side of the road suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Colonel Brian White with the sheriff's department. EMS transported Baeza to an area hospital for treatment and later arrested him.

Initially, Baeza and Joseph Ponse, 43 of Wichita were charged with attempted 1st degree murder in connection with the deaths.

Hieu Luong, 42 of Wichita, was also originally charged with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

The other two suspects are awaiting sentencing.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for his role in a drug related double-homicide.On Friday,&nbsp;Judge Kevin Smith sentenced&nbsp; 45-year-old David Baeza of Wichita to 122 months in prison for two counts of voluntary manslaughter and for cocaine possession, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In January, Baeza pled guilty for his role in the the July 2022, shooting deaths&nbsp;of&nbsp; 29-year-old Gerardo Ruvalcaba-Ulloa and&nbsp; 43-year-old Saren Perez Negrete.Just after 5 a.m. July 3, 2022, sheriff's deputies were sent to a shooting call in the 4400 block of south Rock Road in rural Sedgwick County, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.&nbsp;During a search of the rural property, deputies found the bodies of&nbsp; Ruvalcaba-Ulloam and&nbsp; Negrete-Perez of California. deceased in the backyard of a residence the 4300 block of South Rock Road. They died from apparent gunshot wounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The shooting was drug-related, according to the district attorney's office.At the scene, first responders also found Baeza on the side of the road suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Colonel Brian White with the sheriff's department. EMS transported Baeza to an area hospital for treatment and later arrested him.Initially, Baeza and Joseph Ponse, 43 of Wichita were charged with attempted 1st degree murder in connection with the deaths.Hieu Luong, 42 of Wichita, was also originally charged with attempted 1st degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.The other two suspects are awaiting sentencing.

Man wounded in rural Kansas double-homicide is going to prison

Dwight Reid, Probation violation, arrested 03/06

Jacob Griffith, Failure to appear, arrested 03/06

Aaron Anderson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/06

Makayla Richard, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 03/07

Ethan Langston, Intimidation of a witness or victim, arrested 03/07

Brianna Hattaway, Unlawful damage to property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/07

Deborah Marlin, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 03/08

Devontae Hugely, Failure to appear, arrested 03/08

Isaiah Ramirez, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/08

Cameron Stevenson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/08

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/2025/3/1741642489045.jpeg" alt="Kierra Thompson, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 03/07" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642537431.jpeg" alt="Nathaniel Jimason, Unlawful acts; Reckless Driving; Flee or attempt to elude LEO by engaging in reckless driving, arrested 03/07" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642617828.jpeg" alt="Jezekiah Jones, Failure to appear, arrested 03/07" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642657062.jpeg" alt="Amanda Massoli, Failure to appear, arrested 03/08" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642689344.jpeg" alt="Joshua Hernandez, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Distributing hallucinogenic or marijuana, arrested 03/08" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642780437.jpeg" alt="Neil Hart, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, arrested 03/09" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741642793942.jpeg" alt="Matthew May, Violate offender registration act, arrested 03/09" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Dwight Reid, Probation violation, arrested 03/06Jacob Griffith, Failure to appear, arrested 03/06Aaron Anderson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/06Makayla Richard, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana, arrested 03/07Ethan Langston, Intimidation of a witness or victim, arrested 03/07Brianna Hattaway, Unlawful damage to property; Domestic battery, arrested 03/07Deborah Marlin, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 03/08Devontae Hugely, Failure to appear, arrested 03/08Isaiah Ramirez, Arrest by LEO, Warrant arrest, arrested 03/08Cameron Stevenson, Failure to appear, arrested 03/08Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos March 7-10 

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a homicide in Kansas City, Missouri have made an arrest.

At approximately 9a.m. Saturday, Kansas City, Kansas Police were dispatched to a home in the 1000 block of Quindaro Blvd. to assist the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department in locating a homicide suspect from their city, according to a media release.

Just before 10a.m, the suspect, Justin J. Arbee, 25, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, exited the home and was taken into custody without incident. 

He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on the homicide warrant from Kansas City, Missouri.

Arbee is accused of being involved in a Feb. 10, killing of 64-year-old Zulfiqar Ladhani, who was shot outside his store, Joe’s Liquor &amp; Convenience Store&nbsp;near the 8000 block of Hickman Mills Drive.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741486081919.png" alt="Arbee photo Wyandotte Co." />
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 </figure>WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a homicide in Kansas City, Missouri have made an arrest.At approximately 9a.m. Saturday, Kansas City, Kansas Police were dispatched to a home in the 1000 block of Quindaro Blvd. to assist the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department in locating a homicide suspect from their city, according to a media release.Just before 10a.m, the suspect, Justin J. Arbee, 25, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, exited the home and was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on the homicide warrant from Kansas City, Missouri.Arbee is accused of being involved in a Feb. 10, killing of 64-year-old Zulfiqar Ladhani, who was shot outside his store, Joe’s Liquor &amp; Convenience Store&nbsp;near the 8000 block of Hickman Mills Drive.Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).&nbsp;

Police capture wanted homicide suspect at Kansas home

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a homicide identified the victim as 22-year-old&nbsp;Yancy Whitehead of Topeka and have made an arrest, according to&nbsp;Police LT Donna Eubanks.&nbsp; &nbsp;

On Sunday Police asked for help to locate a person of interest in the homicide. Just before midnight police reported the arrest of 49-year-old&nbsp;Robert Reyes, 49, of Topeka.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to Eubanks.

Just after 3a.m. Saturday police responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of SE Freemont Road in Topeka, according to Police&nbsp;LT Donna Eubanks. First responders located Whitehead with life-threatening injuries. He was&nbsp; pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.

Topeka Police were later notified of two other individuals that had arrived at an area hospital. One individual had life-threatening injuries and one a non-life-threatening injury.

This is the city’s 3rd homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp; 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741608827538.png" alt="Reyes -photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a homicide identified the victim as 22-year-old&nbsp;Yancy Whitehead of Topeka and have made an arrest, according to&nbsp;Police LT Donna Eubanks.&nbsp; &nbsp;On Sunday Police asked for help to locate a person of interest in the homicide. Just before midnight police reported the arrest of 49-year-old&nbsp;Robert Reyes, 49, of Topeka.&nbsp; He is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to Eubanks.Just after 3a.m. Saturday police responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of SE Freemont Road in Topeka, according to Police&nbsp;LT Donna Eubanks. First responders located Whitehead with life-threatening injuries. He was&nbsp; pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.Topeka Police were later notified of two other individuals that had arrived at an area hospital. One individual had life-threatening injuries and one a non-life-threatening injury.This is the city’s 3rd homicide investigation of 2025.&nbsp;