Noted Criminal Conviction and Local Crime Summary From Kansas
A northeastern Kansas man Marcus D Roberson 32 of Junction City was found guilty by a federal jury of murder conspiracy to distribute crack and powder cocaine in a case tied to keeping a woman from informing authorities. The shooting left Crystal Fisher 25 dead and the weapon recovered near a WalMart. Roberson faces life in prison and fines up to 10 million on drug counts. In Hutchinson Lorna Anderson has been released from state supervision after decades related to a murder case that inspired a TV miniseries. She had earlier testified about Tom Bird and other family murders. In Wichita Jackson Bryant 20 was sentenced to over 55 years for second degree murder after killing Michael Jones 29 in a store robbery gone wrong. Police say Bryant fired on Jones during a demand for money. In Edgerton a hoax ransom call targeted a resident claiming a relative would be killed unless $2000 was wired to cover alleged accident damages.
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Wichita
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Johnson County
Kansas leaders press funding for all day kindergarten
Decision Brownback called for state funding for all day kindergarten as long overdue and a true path forward. Senator Francisco warned critics of the Kansas Supreme Court may use adverse rulings to aim at weakening the court. House Minority Leader Davis, seeking governor, urged school funding talks as the 2014 legislative session passes its midpoint.
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Marci Francisco
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Kansas Supreme Court
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Kansas
Kansas court hits back at school funding debate
Plaintiffs claim Kansas Legislature failed constitutional duty to fund public schools while lawmakers from Wichita and Arkansas City weigh the ruling. The Gannon case challenges base state aid per pupil and capital outlay budgets, tracing back to Monroy v. Kansas and funding cuts since the Great Recession. Journalists Rothschild and Hancock note reactions from Senate leaders and lawmakers as the decision arrives mid session.
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District attorney warns of Medicare scam calls
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson warned residents of scam phone calls claiming to represent home medical equipment and supply firms asking for Medicare numbers and personal data. The release urges caution and advises reporting any suspected identity theft or contact with Medicare scam callers to the appropriate authorities.
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Charles Branson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Branson
U.S. Department of Health and Human Service
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