Two Lawrence Officers Injured In High Speed Chase
Two Lawrence police officers were injured nonfatally during a Saturday morning pursuit of Nelson L. Higgins, 50, of Lawrence, after his Dodge pickup struck a patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Higgins fled west on 23rd Street and south on Iowa, then on US 59 to I-35 where he lost control and was arrested. One officer received minor injuries during arrest. Higgins faces multiple charges including DUI and aggravated battery.
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Lawrence Police Department
23Rd Street
Nelson L. Higgins
Rhoads
Higgins
Iowa Street
Franklin County
Ling
December police activity report highlights incidents and arrests
In December Lawrence police handled crime and traffic patterns with fewer sex crimes and robberies than prior months. A high police presence occurred at three incidents tied for most officers, including an armed robbery in an apartment on West 31st Street. Christopher Hinson, 19, of Leavenworth, was charged with four counts of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated burglary, held on bond, and set for a Jan. 24 court appearance. The report notes a fatal West Ninth Street crash involving 18-year-old Bruce Corbun, driver Paul Adams not charged, with reviews ongoing. Additionally, December saw two robberies, ten sex-crime calls, and four indecent exposure reports, with several arrests and ongoing investigations.
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Leavenworth
Hinson
Douglas County
Lawrence
West Ninth Street
Bruce Coburn
Ilinois Street
Coburn
Paul Adams
Kim Murphree
Adams
Douglas County District Court
Murphree
Amy Rhoads
Rhoads
Mark Meyer
Community equity meeting to discuss district diversity goals
Harmon outlined an initial community conversation on race equity inviting NAACP Justice Matters Centro Hispano KU Haskell and others to Jan 30. The district seeks to finalize a membership for the equity group, gather input from diverse groups, and explore actionable items while stressing ongoing conversation and community participation.
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Equity
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Justice Matters
Centro Hispano
Lawrence- Douglas County
University of Kansas
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kansas Leadip Center
Adrian Roberson
Kansas City
Destiny! Bible Fellowship Community Church
Pacific Education Group
Lawrence
Asiate
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