Man in custody after firearm incident near Free State High
Lawrence police detained a 32-year-old man Maurice DeAnton Thomas Buckner after a physical altercation near Free State High School that involved a firearm. No injuries were reported though a student had a possible hand injury. witnesses are urged to contact dispatch or Crime Stoppers.
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Defense seeks seal for Ralph Yarl shooting case records
Andrew Lester, 84, faces armed criminal action and first degree assault charges after shooting 16 year old Ralph Yarl who came to the wrong Kansas City address. Lester pleads not guilty and remains free on $20,000 bond as his attorney seeks court seal due to harassment and risk to impartial juror selection.
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Two more men charged in woman assault case in Douglas County
Tiger Joe Smiley and Dionte Lamont Brown, both 21 from Topeka, face one count of reported incident in Douglas County. Co-defendants Malachi Samuel Thomas and Murphy Theodore, ages 23 and 25, were arrested earlier and face multiple charges including aggravated sodomy and aggravated battery. Thomas allegedly battered the woman with a pellet item and disseminated nude images. Brown allegedly used two bottles. Theodore faces two counts of reported incident and one breach of privacy. Brown appeared in court after his April 18 arrest. bond requested to rise to 200000.
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Three Girls Suspected in Lawrence High Fight
Lawrence police identify three girls as suspects after a fight at Lawrence High School on April 28. One teacher sustained minor injuries, two students sought medical assessments, and a staff member helped deescalate the incident.
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Kansas troopers challenged over traffic stops and dog searches
ACLU of Kansas argues troopers target out of state motorists from marijuana legal states, while a bench trial details a stop of Shawna Maloney from Colorado. The RV family alleges constitutional rights violations after a dog sniff and interior search lasting about 40 minutes, with claimed damage to the vehicle.
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Shawna Maloney
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Jones
Laura Kelly
Kelly
Arthur Chalmers
Chalmers
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