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Bill to open police records to public advances to Kan. House

Posted on February 25, 2014February 25, 2014

TOPEKA (AP) — A bill that would make some police records available to the public will go before the Kansas House.

The House Judiciary committee on Monday approved the bill, which would make police documents that explain reasons to arrest people open to the public. The bill would also make affidavits to justify search warrants open to the parties involved.

The Wichita Eagle reportsed that people whose home is searched would have 30 days to request documentation that explained the reasons for the search.

Kansas is one of the few states in the country that seals probable-cause affidavits.

The bill would allow prosecutors to seal or redact the records if releasing them would jeopardize “the safety or well-being” of a victim or witness.

HPD activity log, Feb. 21 to 23

Posted on February 24, 2014February 24, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 28 traffic stops Friday, 27 traffic stops Saturday and eight traffic stops Sunday, according to the HPD activity log for Feb. 21 to 23. The HPD also received 16 animal calls during the three-day period.

Feb. 21
Criminal trespass, 500 block West 19th, 5 a.m.
Animal at large, 700 block East Sixth, 7:45 a.m.
Warrant service/failure appear, 100 block East 12th, 8:51 a.m.
Lost animals, 1000 block Reservation Road, 10:31 a.m.
Counterfeit currency/documents, 1200 block Vine, Feb. 19
Motor vehicle accident, 2600 block Vine, 12:43 p.m.
Contempt of court/failure to pay, four incidents, 100 block West 12th, 5 p.m.
Noise disturbance, 2900 block Hillcrest, 1:15 p.m.
Suspicious activity, 400 block East 13th, Feb. 20
Animal at large, 1400 block West 42nd, 1:58 p.m.
Identity theft, 300 block West 27th, 5 p.m.
Found/lost property, 100 block West 12th, 2:51 p.m.
Phone/mail scam, 2500 block Marjorie, 3:42 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 600 block East Sixth, 3:50 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 27th and Broadway, 3:51 p.m.
Civil dispute, 1300 block East 15th, 6:11 p.m.
Vehicle burglary, 100 block West 10th, 5:30 p.m.
Telephone harassment, , 100 block East Sixth, 8:10 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/hit and run, 200 block East 17th, 9 p.m.
Animal bite investigation, 2200 block Canterbury, 9:23 p.m.
Assist, 2500 block Sherman, 10:25 p.m.
Noise disturbance, 500 block Ash, 11:13 p.m.

Feb. 22
Lost animals, 1200 block Motz, 12:13 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/hit and run, 400 block East 15th, 1:05 a.m.
Disturbance, 200 block East 15th, 1:15 a.m.
Unwanted person, 500 block West Seventh, 1:40 a.m.
Parking complaint,. 400 block East 12th, 4:47 a.m.
Bicycle/lost, found, stolen, 400 block West Fourth, 8:46 a.m.
Disturbance, 3200 block Vine, 8:53 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 300 block West 23rd, 10:12 a.m.
Civil dispute, 100 block East Sixth, 11:06 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 1300 block West 43rd, 11:46 a.m.
Theft, 2900 block Vine, 12:15 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property/hit and run, 700 block West 12th, 8 p.m.
Violation of restraining order, 1300 block East 21st, 4:06 p.m.
Assist, 400 block East 16th, 4:11 p.m.
Animal at large, Eighth and Main, 5:17 p.m.
Found/lost property, 1000 block East 41st, 8 p.m.
Telephone harassment, 700 block East Sixth, 08:13 p.m.
Underage possession of alcohol, 100 block East Eighth, 9:09 p.m.
Aggravated battery, 400 block West Fifth, 11 p.m.
Noise disturbance, 200 block West Fifth, 11:59 p.m.

Feb. 23
Driving under the influence, 500 block West Seventh, 1:44 a.m.
Disturbance, 2900 Grant, 2:01 a.m.
Lost animals, 2500 block East Seventh, 2:18 a.m.
Driving under the influence, 100 block West Seventh, 2:29 a.m.
Criminal damage to property, 400 block West Seventh, 3:15 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2700 block Walnut, 8:08 a.m.
Suicide, 300 block Fort, 3:30 a.m.
Dangerous animal, 3000 block Barclay, 12:33 p.m.
Found/lost Property, 200 block West 10th, 1:28 p.m.
Animal at large, 4300 block Vine, 1:55 p.m.
Found/lost property, 300 block West Ninth, 3:22 p.m.
Animal at large, 200 block West 38th, 4:17 p.m.
Animal at large, 1300 block Old U.S. 40, 5:06 p.m.
Found/lost property, 4300 block Vine, 6:23 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1700 block Dechant, 8:11 p.m.
Drug offenses, 100 block West Fifth, 10 p.m.
Harassment, 500 block West 15th, 11:22 p.m.

Seat belt checkpoints result in 16 violations

Posted on February 21, 2014February 21, 2014

On Jan. 31, officers of the Hays Police Department conducted a nighttime seat belt enforcement event.

Statistics show that seat belt usage significantly decreases during nighttime hours, and the purpose of the event was to enforce seat belt and child restraint laws during nighttime hours.

The event was conducted from 7 to 11 p.m., and officers focused on the areas of 27th and Hall and 27th and Vine. As a result of this extra enforcement, 26 vehicle stops were conducted, according to a release from the HPD.

Sixteen seat belt violations were written along with four equipment violations, two no proof of insurance violations and two moving violations. The event was conducted in accordance with the Kansas Department of Transportation Nighttime Seatbelt Enforcement Program. The HPD also reminded drivers and passengers to buckle up when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

Teen seat belt usage will be focus of HPD patrols

Posted on February 21, 2014

From Monday through March 7, the Hays Police Department will join other Kansas law enforcement agencies in focusing on teen seat belt enforcement.

Officers will be extra-vigilant when patrolling around schools. In 2013, 31 teens lost their lives and 240 were seriously injured due to car crashes in Kansas — 74 percent of those teens were not properly restrained.

Officers will issue citations to any individuals who refuse to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up.

The HPD reminds motorists to slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.

FHSU director of police wins high office in KACP

Posted on February 21, 2014

By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Director of Police at Fort Hays State University Ed Howell now has another title.

Howell won a recent election making him Sergeant of Arms of Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police. The position enables him to step up to vice president of the KACP next year.

Howell says he is honored to be representing northwest Kansas in his new role.

“Four other well-qualified gentleman ran for the same office I did and, fortunately, I was elected,” Howell said.

Howell is a fifth-generation law enforcement officer and has worn the badge for more than 20 years.

Howell noted he thought his dad would be proud of his new position.

The KACP has more than 500 members from across the state. Howell said the association’s functions include law enforcement training regulations, legislative activities and homeland security.

HPD activity log, Feb. 19

Posted on February 20, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 15 traffic stops and received 8 animal calls on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to the HPD activity log.

Abandoned vehicle 500 block West Eighth , 1:46 a.m.
Civil dispute, 700 block West 12th, 6:54 a.m.
Animal at large, 2600 block General Custer, 7:42 a.m.
Suicidal subject, 100 block East 23rd, 8:14 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 700 block Fort, 8:35 a.m.
Animal at large, 33rd and Country Lane, 9:15 a.m.
Found/lost property, 1100 Noose Road, 10:30 a.m.
Animal at large, Augusta and Hall, 11:35 a.m.
Theft, 1200 block Main, 4:50 p.m.
Found/lost property, 1300 block Vine, 1:52 p.m.
Fire, 20th and Fort, 2:51 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 700 block East Seventh, 3:57 p.m.
Animal at large, 300 block West 15th, 4:46 p.m.
Animal at large, 2300 block Pershing, 5:20 p.m.
Animal at large, 1000 block East Eighth, 6:28 p.m.
Animal at large, 100 block West 14th, 6:28 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/hit and run, 400 block West Fifth, 7:32 p.m.
Suicidal subject, 200 block East Sixth, 7:53 p.m.
Theft, 1100 block Canterbury, 8:35 p.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 8:40 p.m.
Welfare check, 100 block West 12th, 9:31 p.m.
Mental health call, Hays, 9:44 p.m.
Harassment, 3400 block Vine, 10:07 p.m.

HPD activity log, Feb. 13

Posted on February 14, 2014February 14, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 18 traffic stops and received three animal calls on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the HPD activity log.

Disturbance, 500 block Walnut, 1:52 a.m.
Urinating in public, 600 block Elm, 2:16 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 27th and Broadway, 7:45 a.m.
Credit card violations, two incidents, 3600 block Vine,v 6:07 a.m.
Noise disturbance, 11000 block Oakmont, 10:56 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 1300 block Vine, 1:12 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1700 block Volga, 2:09 p.m.
Drug Offenses/driving under the influence, 4300 block Vine, 2:09 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1200 block East 27th, 3:20 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 4300 block Vine, 4:51 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1600 block Fort, 5:20 p.m.
Domestic disturbance, 2800 block Grant, 06:18 p.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 7:35 p.m.
Disturbance, 2100 block Elm, 8:30 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 2700 block Hall, 10:20 p.m.

HPD activity log, Feb. 12

Posted on February 13, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 19 traffic stops and received four animal calls on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to the HPD activity log.

Driving under the influence, 800 block Ash, 12:38 a.m.
Driving under the influence, 1300 block East 17th, 2:09 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property/hit and run, 1400 block Hall, 8 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property/hit and run, 1200 block Haney, 8 p.m.
Truancy, 1700 block Hall, 8:31 a.m.
Telephone harassment, 1400 block East 29th, 10:04 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 10:44 a.m.
Found/lost property, 1400 block U.S. 183 Alternate, 11:40 a.m.
Credit card violations, four incidents, 1700 block Haney, 8 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Seventh and Ash, 12:29 p.m.
Animal at large ,19th and Pine, 12:30 p.m.
Animal call, 700 block East Sixth, 12:59 p.m.
Found/lost property, 700 East Sixth, 5:24 p.m.
Criminal damage to property, 500 block West 19th, 6:21 p.m.
Domestic disturbance, 100 block West 24th, 6:44 p.m.
Theft, 3000 block Limestone, Feb. 10
Open door/window, 100 block East 19th, 9:54 p.m.

HPD tactical teams will train Jan. 30 in Hays

Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014

The Hays Police Department will conduct training from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 30. A portion of the training will be in the 400 block of East Sixth.

Police officers will be training with special tactical equipment. The HPD said in a news release the realistic training is being done with great care and safety.

Residents might see law enforcement officers move through the area, and the HPD said there is no need to be alarmed, and there is no danger to the community.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the on-site supervisor (designated by a reflective green vest) or Chief Don Scheibler at (785) 625-1030.

Murder convict captured in Russell County found guilty of escape

Posted on January 17, 2014January 17, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS – A Kansas Department of Corrections inmate who eventually was captured in Russell County was found guilty Thursday of aggravated escape from custody while being housed in the Ottawa County jail in 2012, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today.

Santos M. Carrera-Morales, 24, was found guilty by an Ottawa County jury of aggravated escape from custody and battery on a corrections officer. Chief Judge Jerome P. Hellmer presided over the trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 11.

Carrera-Morales was sentenced when he was 17, along with two others, for the 2007 deaths of a 16-year-old and 18-year-old in Wichita.

Three other inmates have previously been sentenced for the escape. Alberto Barraza-Lujan and Drew Wade were each sentenced in March to an additional 136 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections. Eric James was sentenced in July 2012 to 18 years in federal prison for carjacking charges related to the escape.

In April 2012, the three escaped from the Ottawa County jail. Carrera-Morales was captured at a Russell County convenience store just off Interstate 70 in Russell County.

Assistant Attorney General Steve Karrer from Schmidt’s office prosecuted the cases.

HPD activity log, Jan. 15

Posted on January 16, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 22 traffic stops and received one animal call on Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to the HPD activity log.

Suspicious activity, 400 block West Seventh, 1:30 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2700 block Hillcrest, 8:43 a.m.
Assist, 1700 block Volga, 1:02 p.m.
Lost animals, 1100 block Drum, 2:41 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 3:46 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 1000 block East 27th, 4:55 p.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, 2200 block Marjorie, 5:31 p.m.
Theft, 100 block West 12th, 5:15 p.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, 600 block Walnut, 10:30 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 100 block West 12th, 11:17 p.m.

HPD activity log, Jan. 14

Posted on January 15, 2014

The Hays Police Department conducted 14 traffic stops and received eight animal calls on Tuesday, Jan. 14, according to the HPD activity log.

Disturbance, 800 block East Eighth, 1:12 a.m.
Search warrant, 1300 East 33rd, 2:57 a.m.
Overdose, 100 block Ash, 2:02 a.m.
Mental health call, 1000 block Reservation, 4:10 a.m.
Suicidal subject, 500 block East 20th, 5 a.m.
Animal at large, 100 block East 17th, 8:19 a.m.
Found/lost property, 4400 block Vine, noon
Civil transport, 2200 block Canterbury, 10:18 a.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 10:28 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1000 block West 27th, 12:56 p.m.
Burglary/residence, 900 block Walnut, 1:54 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 700 block Main, 2:09 p.m.
Drug offenses, 500 block Mission, 1:21 p.m.
Animal at large, 2300 block East 13th, 2:19 p.m.
Animal at large, 17th and Ash, 2:54 p.m.
Mental health call, 1000 block West 28th, 3:35 p.m.
Juvenile complaint, 1200 block Main, 4:30 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 4:58 p.m.
Lost animals, 3300 block Lincoln , 5:01 p.m.
Animal at large, 800 block Ash, 5:44 p.m.
Criminal damage to property, 500 block East Eighth, 8:20 p.m.

HPD reminds community to lock cars

Posted on January 14, 2014January 14, 2014

Kari Blurton
Hays Post

Law enforcement is reminding the community to lock their cars. Hays police say warmer weather can cause an increase in car break-ins. According to Lt. Ron Rounkles, this time of year also plays a part in thefts.

Lt. Ron Rounkles, Hays Police Department

Rounkles said making sure your car is locked is the most important way to deter theft. He also advised parking your car in a visible spot.