Man accused of killing 2 in crash ordered to prison
Bret Blevins, 56, admitted probation violation in a theft case after a May crash that killed two Starkey clients, while prosecutors pursue charges of two counts of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence. Judge Flaigle expressed leniency in initial probation, with a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 22.
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Suspect charged in fatal Fourth of July collision
A Topeka man named Jason Patterson, 33, is charged with involuntary manslaughter or second degree murder, driving under the influence and speeding after a crash near Lake Shawnee killed 60 year old Tara French. Police say French died from injuries at a hospital.
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Kansas City mayor apologizes to family of slain captain
Kansas City Kansas Mayor Mark Holland apologized to the family of Capt. Robert David Melton, the police captain killed during a drive by shooting this summer, saying he never intended to cause grief and has met with the family. In Ellsworth, a separate chase ended with a wounded suspect, flown to a Wichita hospital in stable condition, while no officers were hurt. The FBI directed inquiries to the Ellsworth County prosecutor as the investigation continues.
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Three Small Quakes Reported in Ellis County Kansas
Elis AP reports three minor earthquakes in Ellis County north central Kansas. A 3.3 magnitude quake hit about 10 p.m. nine miles north of Ellis, followed by a 3.1 magnitude quake near 11 p.m. eight miles north of Ellis, and a 2.6 magnitude quake around 1 a.m. Friday four miles north of Ellis. The Hays Post notes no damage or injuries. A prior small quake occurred Wednesday.
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Officer McClelland tied to internal probe and court date
Law enforcement faced scrutiny after McClelland allegedly used excessive force during a 2014 arrest. An independent probe and the Lawrence Police Department Office of Professional Accountability found misconduct, leading to McClelland’s resignation and a court summons for him on October 27. The saga also touched a separate excessive force lawsuit against the city filed by firefighter Armenia, later dropped.
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Journal-World
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Armenia
Holland shoots three times in ad to attack Brownback policies
Kansas state Senate candidate Tom Holland releases a social media campaign ad showing him firing a shotgun at three clay pigeons in a single take to argue against Gov. Sam Brownback's policies. The piece notes the ad omits his opponent Echo Van Meteren and mentions potential cable airings, while raising concerns about gun laws and campus carry on Kansas colleges.
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Public safety reporter contact info note
Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832 7284 and followed on Twitter at Conrad Swanson for updates.
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