COWLEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Cowley County are investigating a suspect on battery charges after an altercation on Monday.
Just before 1:30 a.m. officers of the Arkansas City Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block South C Street for a report of a male subject attacking people with a knife, according to a social media report.
Upon arrival, officers confronted the suspect whom was physically holding a family member against the wall in an upstairs hallway.
Officers attempted to get the suspect, identified as 38-year old Timothy Peters, to release the male victim, however he refused to do so.
After several commands the suspect was tased, which allowed the male victim to move to safety.
Offices also learned that the suspect had been involved in a physical and verbal altercation with the two victims prior to officer’s arrival.
Police took Peters into custody and he was transported to a hospital for treatment of a self-inflicted stab wound to the leg, and later taken to the county jail. He is currently being held for two counts each of
Criminal Threat, Criminal Restraint, Domestic Battery, Aggravated Assault, as well as one count each of Disorderly Conduct and Interference with Law Enforcement. His bond is set at $50,000,
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — An Overland Park man who said he beat his roommate to death because he thought she was a zombie was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison.
Christopher Duane Wallace was sentenced Monday for second-degree murder in the January 2016 death of 35-year-old Jennifer Lopez.
The Kansas City Star reports court documents indicate Wallace was under the influence of methamphetamine and told police he attacked Lopez because he thought she was a zombie. He called police to the apartment after Lopez was killed.
The 38-year-old Wallace pleaded no contest in February. He was sentenced Monday in Johnson County District Court to 16 years and 11 months in prison.
PAWNEE COUNTY- A Kansas man was charged with in alleged rape case on Monday in Pawnee County.
James Thomas, 58, Hutchinson, appeared in custody Monday afternoon before a Pawnee County Judge.
The US Marshall Service arrested him at his home on March 30, 2017, without incident.
He is being held in the Ford County Detention Center in lieu of $100,000 bond.
Judge Cowell advised the defendant that the alleged crime occurred in Pawnee County on or about November 27, 2013.
The Complaint was filed by the Pawnee County Attorney Office on March 27, 2017. The charge is a Severity Level 1 Person Felony and carries a presumptive prison sentence between 147 and 653 months with the Kansas Department of Correction depending on the defendant’s criminal history.
A Preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for May 1, 2017.
Cuisine and culture from China, Japan and Bulgaria will be featured beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the Trails Room of Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union at the 2017 International Spiced Up event.
The public is invited to this free event sponsored by the International Student Union and the office of International Student Services. Spiced Up is an opportunity to taste traditional food and get informed on some of the cultures and traditions of the home countries of FHSU students.
KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City man was sentenced Monday to 63 months in federal prison for robbing a bank in Prairie Village, Kan., according to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.
Darrell Hunter, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. He admitted that on Dec. 26, 2014, he robbed United Missouri Bank at 6900 Mission Road in Prairie Village
In his plea, Hunter admitted he entered the bank and asked for a deposit slip. He wrote on the slip, “This is a robbery I got a gun put the money in the bag.” He put the money in a duffle bag and left the bank.
Beall commended the FBI, the Prairie Village Police Department and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tris Hunt for their work on the case.
KDOC Victim Services representatives Emily Schneider and Janet Good joined with staff from the Kansas Attorney General’s office, the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program, and the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence for Governor Sam Brownback’s signing of a proclamation recognizing Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
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TOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), in commemoration of Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 2-8, 2017, will present programs for correctional staff and inmates illustrating how victim-centered practices benefit victims and inmates.
Governor Sam Brownback’s proclamation of Crime Victims’ Rights Week coincides with the national annual observance to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and resources available in the community. Throughout the week, the KDOC’s Office of Victim Services (OVS) will highlight the KDOC’s commitment to restorative justice principles, which encourage offenders to accept accountability for their crimes by taking responsibility, making amends and changing the attitudes and thinking behind their criminal behavior.
“Seeking justice means recognizing victims’ rights,” said Audrey Cress, KDOC’s director of victim services. “Employing restorative justice practices requires that we hear the voices of the victims. And these voices are essential for offenders to understand the true impact of their actions on the victim and the community.”
Sponsored by the KDOC’s Office of Victim Services (OVS), workshops aimed at inmates in Lansing Correctional Facility and Topeka Correctional Facility will focus on the Apology Letter Repository program where apology letters written by offenders are stored and provided, upon request, to the victim. In composing a letter, an offender may acknowledge fault, express remorse or acknowledge the injury and pain caused to the victim or others. The letters do not offer excuses or request forgiveness. As part of the workshops, a guest speaker will talk about the loss of her daughter in a driving under the influence crash and how an apology letter would have aided in her healing process.
During the week, staff at the two facilities will attend training sessions to enhance their understanding of restorative justice practices and the programming available to inmates.
Events at Winfield Correctional Facility will highlight April as national Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Inmates will hear from a guest speaker about the impact of sexual assault on the victim as well as learn about the aftercare that is involved, prevention strategies and risks inmates may encounter while incarcerated. To further raise awareness among the inmate population, inmates will be able to take part in a march titled “Walk a Mile in a Victim’s Shoes” around the facility’s track on April 27.
In addition to the KDOC’s programs during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, various fundraising events will be held at state correctional facilities and parole offices benefiting community sexual assault, domestic violence and victim advocacy agencies. The KDOC also will be participating in the Courage Walk and Voices of Victims Rally in Topeka Friday.
SALINA -A Kansas teen faces multiple felony charges for unauthorized purchases on his disabled mother’s credit card.
Kirkland Woodson used the card while running errands for Bessie Keith, his mother who is legally blind, according to Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester.
Between February 16 and March 20, he allegedly used the card to purchase items and services online and around Salina.
Most of the charges were in the $20 to $50 range but authorities estimated the total loss at $7,400.
Woodson was taken into custody and faces 22 counts of forgery, two counts of felony theft, 22 counts of misdemeanor theft, one count of criminal deprivation, 25 counts of unlawful acts on a computer and 98 counts of criminal use of a financial card.
SEDGWICK COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating an armed robbery and asking the public for help to find a suspect.
Just after 6p.m. Sunday, police responded to an armed robbery call at a Dollar General in the 1900 Block of East 13th Street North in Wichita, according to the police online media briefing.
The employee told police a suspect, described as an unknown black male in his 40s, 5-foot- ten inches tall, approximately 165 pounds, had a gun and demanded money. The employee gave him money from the cash register and he fled on foot.
The suspect was wearing tan mechanics overalls, a black stocking cap, black gloves and sun glasses, according to police.
The possible suspect vehicle is a small black SUV. There were no injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The death of a Kansas House member’s son has spurred wide support for strengthening inspection requirements for amusement rides.
Lawmakers voted 124-1 Monday to increase regulation on amusement parks as an emotional Rep. Scott Schwab presided over the House. Schwab’s son, Caleb, died on a water slide at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City, Kansas last year. Schwab and a clerk were both choked up as the House got ready to vote.
The House advanced the measure unanimously by voice vote last week. But Rep. Jack Thimesch voted against the bill during Monday’s final action vote.
He says owners of carnival rides in his district told him the law could put them out of business. Schwab said last week he wouldn’t hold it against anyone who voted against the bill.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State javelin thrower Estefania Lopez was named the MIAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Week, following her effort at the Alex Francis Classic this past weekend in Hays. She joins Track Athlete of the Week Imani Hutchinson of Pittsburg State for the weekly honor from the conference office.
In her first competition of the outdoor season, Estefania Lopez took the national lead in javelin with an automatic qualifying mark of 167 feet, 11 inches. She finished first at the Alex Francis Classic, winning by more than 26 feet over teammate Alexcia Deutscher, who is also among the top 10 nationally. Lopez currently holds the national lead by over 11 feet.
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State’s 2017 football schedule has been released. The Tigers will play six games at home in 2017, with the first on Thursday, September 7 against Central Missouri. Fort Hays State is coming off its second-straight bowl game appearance and first-ever postseason game win after claiming the 2016 Heart of Texas Bowl.
The Tigers will host the other three Kansas MIAA schools, along with long-time rival Nebraska-Kearney in the season finale. Central Missouri serves as the opponent for the Kickoff Classic and Pittsburg State will be the Homecoming opponent on October 7.
2017 Home Games
September 7 – Central Missouri, 7 pm (Kickoff Classic)
September 23 – Northeastern State, 2 pm
October 7 – Pittsburg State, 7 pm (Homecoming)
October 14 – Washburn, 2 pm (Hall of Fame Game)
October 28 – Emporia State, 2 pm
November 11 – Nebraska-Kearney, 2 pm (Senior Day)
All games in the regular season will be conference games for the fourth straight year with 12 schools in the conference for football (Southwest Baptist and Lincoln do not compete in the MIAA in football). The Tigers are coming off an 8-4 record for the second consecutive year. FHSU has finished third and fourth in the MIAA respectively the last two seasons. The eight-win seasons have twice tied the single-season school record at FHSU and 2016 marked the first time the Tigers played postseason games in back-to-back seasons. The Tigers have seen improvement every year under head coach Chris Brown, who enters his seventh season guiding the Tigers in 2016, now with a record of 38-30.
Deadline for season ticket renewals is May 31. Call (785) 628-4050 or fill out the 2017-18 season ticket form. Forms are available at the following link…
Tiger Football will be holding its annual Spring Scrimmage on Saturday, April 8. Gates open at 10:30 am and the scrimmage is set to start at 11 am. Learn more about Spring Kickoff weekend hosted by Tigers4Ever.
COWLEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Cowley County are investigating a suspect on battery charges after an altercation on Monday.
