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Sheriff: Deputies locate, arrest missing Kansas stabbing suspect

Harvey Burris-photo Greenwood Co.

GREENWOOD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have another suspect in custody.

In the early morning hours of January 6, the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office responded to 120 N. 3rd St in Madison Greenwood County Kansas for a report of a possible stabbing, according to a media release.

Deputies arrived on scene and made contact with victim, Steven Warden of Madison.

Deputies learned that Steven and his roommate Harvey Burris, also of Madison had been involved in a physical altercation. The altercation led to Burris stabbing Warden with a broken beer bottle in the left side of his neck and the back of his head.

Warden was later transported to Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia and treated for his injuries. A search warrant was granted and executed at that address.

During the execution of the search warrant deputies arrested John Burris, 47, Emporia, for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Transporting open container.

Juanita Burris, 74,  Madison, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Felony Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

Harvey Burris, 46,  was not located at the residence.

Just after 1p.m. Monday, deputies took Harvey Burris into custody in Iola Kansas without incident. The case has been referred to the Greenwood County Attorney’s Office. Official charges on Burris not being released at this time.

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