Case dismissed for three men in pit bull attack at The Reserve
Charges dropped Wednesday against Malachi Thomas Trevon Anderson and Isaiah Mabry in the June 26, 2022 pit bull attack at The Reserve on West 31st Street. Dismissals cite insufficient evidence and lack of cooperation, with witnesses unreachable. The case could be refiled. another co-defendant, Torres, pleaded no contest in 2022.
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Sentencing postponed for man convicted in fatal DUI crash
Adrian Joel Martinez, 39, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence and aggravated battery for a New Year 2022 crash that killed James Henderson Jr. and injured two others. The sentencing, scheduled at 10:30 a.m., was delayed due to a last minute defense motion amid courtroom frustration.
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Kansas grants fund death by own action prevention work
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services awards 525000 to statewide groups with two Lawrence nonprofits DCCCA and the Kansas Black Leadership Council each getting 35000 to craft local prevention strategies. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the awards Wednesday highlighting mental health access and crisis support.
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Lawrence fire chief joins executive development program
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical chief Rich Llewellyn was accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute cohort for 2023, joining chiefs from the United States and Canada. The department also retained its CFAI accreditation, a fourth-time achievement for 301 departments nationwide.
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Douglas County to switch to Kansas eCourt system
Douglas County District Court will transition to the Kansas eCourt centralized case management system beginning March 29 at 4 p.m. and expected to be fully online by April 3. During the switch, online filings and electronic payments will be disrupted. attorneys may file on paper and payments must be cash or paper check. Courts remain open, with the county joining Wyandotte and Shawnee in the transition.
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