City to consider new police review board in Lawrence
Lawrence officials will discuss a plan to replace the Citizen Advisory Board for Fair and Impartial Policing with a new community police review board. The board would expand oversight of police misconduct complaints including bias claims and would hear investigations rather than only receive summaries. Assistant City Attorney Maria outlines the proposal and aims for stronger city input.
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Motel 6 shooting in North Lawrence leaves 1 dead
Lawrence Police say a Saturday night shooting inside Motel 6 at 1130 N Third St left 23 year old Cameron A Hooks of Lenexa dead and two other victims injured and hospitalized with possible life threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 1130 p.m. and responders found three victims. Police released details in a press statement.
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Historic Fire Station Returns to Active Emergency Service
Lawrence's oldest standing fire station at 1839 Massachusetts St. is back in action after more than a decade as administrative offices. Medic 1, an ambulance with its crew and a backup ambulance, resumes active service in the 1932 building as first responders occupy the space again. The historic fire pole, a remnant of the era, is back in use.
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Captain Holloman Sprays Down Engine No 1 at Old Station
Captain Brandon Holloman sprays down Engine No 1 on Thursday August 24 at the old fire station near 19th and Massachusetts. The ambulance from Station No 1 and its crew will be housed at the old station for eight to 12 months during renovations.
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Man misses second jury trial in long running collision case
Justin M. Crawford's head on crash at Ninth and Maine in a 60 mph city zone led to a stalled case. He again failed to appear for a scheduled jury trial in Douglas County District Court, fired his third court appointed attorney, and is now jailed on a $250000 bond as December hearings set a new date.
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