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Chase over — suspect bitten by dog

Posted on December 30, 2013December 30, 2013

UPDATE — At approximately 12:50 p.m., an ambulance was called to 160th Avenue and Old U.S. Highway 40. The suspect being chased by area law enforcement was reportedly apprehended. Medical personnel were called because the suspect had suffered a dog bite.

Check Hays Post for updates.

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Law enforcement officials are in the midst of a foot pursuit west of Hays. Early reports indicate a passenger fled the scene of a traffic stop at approximately 10 a.m. Monday on Interstate 70.

The suspect — reportedly a Hispanic male wearing a black coat and blue jeans — fled near the area of 150th Avenue and Old U.S. Highway 40. Aircraft was en route to aid in the search.

Police: Homeless man freezes under bridge

Posted on December 30, 2013December 30, 2013

WICHITA (AP) — Wichita police are investigating the death of a homeless man, who they say might have frozen to death under a bridge.

Police found the man’s body under the bridge Sunday afternoon after being called to check on his welfare. The man, who is believed to be in his 50s or 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The bridge is just south of Wichita’s Riverside park.

The coroner will determine the man’s cause of death but police say there were no obvious signs of trauma.

HPD activity log, Dec. 18

Posted on December 19, 2013December 19, 2013

The Hays Police Department conducted 14 traffic stops Wednesday, according to the HPD activity log. Police also responded to six animal calls.

Drug offenses 300 block Ash, 1:44 a.m.
Civil dispute 100 block West 12th, 9:11 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1000 block East 13th, 9:22 a.m.
Animal call, 400 block West 24th, 10:53 a.m.
Found/lost property, 800 block Ash 809 Ash, 10:40 a.m.
Civil dispute, 300 block West 20th, 12:53 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block Eisenhower, 1:32 p.m.
Theft, Hays, 3:24 p.m.
Theft, 2800 block Fort, 4:04 p.m.
Found/lost property, Victoria, 4:08 p.m.
Noise disturbance, 200 block East Fifth, 4:41 p.m.
Battery, 200 block West Fifth, 7:50 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/DUI, 100 block East 11th, 8:28 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear), 200 block East 27th, 10:39 p.m.