Ottawa man arrested after Sonic drive thru incident
A 38 year old Ottawa man was found passed out at Sonic Drive-In on South Main Street. Police charged David Wedman with DUI, marijuana and depressant possession, paraphernalia possession, concealed weapon, obstruction for giving a false name, lack of liability insurance, and a Franklin County warrant. He remained in detention awaiting a court appearance.
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Ottawa
S. Main St
David Wedman
Franklin County
Wedman
Adam Weingartner
Ottawa Police Department
Franklin County Adult Detention Center
Rebecca Dickie
Topeka
Samantha West
Lyon County
South Cedar Street
South Main Street
South Hickory Street
Fredrick Kramer
South
Osage Drive
Franklin County District Court
Theft targets Franklin County storage units in June break in
Law enforcement says a thief started a storage war when two Franklin County units were broken into around June 18. Items stolen include a rocking chair antique bottles magazines bicycles hay hook a green camelback trunk a globe and other items. tipsters can call 888 311 TIPS or 888 311 8477 text Franklin to 274637 Facebook or online at www tipsoft com anonymity possible rewards up to 1000 dollars for information leading to arrests.
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Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Franklin
Tipsoft.com
Finch defends voting record in 99 day Kansas House session
Rep. Finch explains missing two of 99 session days amid 87.3 percent participation. He cites unanimous counsel against concern over two absences, notes 37 of 41 missed votes were conference committee reports, and stresses ongoing work and constituent support. Senator Caryn Tyson posted perfect attendance for Franklin County.
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House
Finch
Susan Kannarr
Kansas House
Ray Merrick
R-Stilwell
Franklin County
Kevin Jones
Wellsville
Kansas Senate
Chamber
Topeka
Missed votes tally in Kansas House names leaders and totals
Kansas House records show missed votes by members including Mike Peterson D Kansas City 212 of 323 Leslie Osterman R Wichita 163 Tom Sawyer D Wichita 107 John Wilson D Lawrence 53 Jerry Henry D Atchison 52 Broderick Henderson D Kansas City 47 Blaine Finch R Ottawa 41 Carolyn McGinn R Sedgwick 25 Jay Emler R Lindsborg 22 Pat Apple R Louisburg 12 Larry Powell R Garden City 12 Mitch Holmes R St John 8 from a 346 member roll call.
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Mike Peterson
Kansas City
Leslie Osterman
Wichita
Tom Sawyer
John Wilson
Lawrence
Jerry Henry
Atchison
Broderick Henderson
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Carolyn McGinn
Sedgwick
Jay Emler
Lindsborg
Pat Apple
Louisburg
Larry Powell
Garden City
Mitch Holmes
St. John
Ottawa area police and fire activity report
Police logs detail dismissals at local hospitals for Ralph Jenkins and Diane Crawley. Arrests include Rebecca Dickie and Samantha West on warrants, three Ottawa youths on mutual battering suspicions, David Wedman on multiple weapons and drug charges, and Fredrick Kramer for public intoxication. Incidents involve a reported domestic battering. thefts include a damaged business door, scooter theft, a flower pot theft, and a bicycle theft. Fire units responded to smoke detector activations and a controlled burn with five medical calls in five days. Franklin County fire units handled a vehicle fire and four medical calls.
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Ottawa
North King Street
West Seventh Street
South Hickory Street
South Willow Street
Ottawa Fire Department
Ottawa University
S. Cedar St
E. Seventh St
S. College Lane
Franklin County Fire Departments
I-35
Franklin County
Williamsburg
Wreck on K-68 injures two drivers near Ottawa
Emergency crews load a man onto a stretcher after a two vehicle crash on 4741 K-68 about 10 miles east of Ottawa. A white Ford pickup and a white van collided as the van rear ended the pickup while both traveled eastbound. Both drivers sustained minor injuries per Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Ferguson.
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Ottawa
Brian Ferguson
Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Ottawa judge promotes video arraignments to boost court efficiency
Ottawa Municipal Court Judge James Campbell presented rising case volume for 2013 with a projection of 2,369 filings, up from 1,769 in 2012. He urged funding for video arraignment equipment to cut transport time, boost safety, and mirror Franklin County District Court. He noted increased fines and fees, and said an extra session would raise revenues after a busy Click It or Ticket campaign.
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Doug Carder
James Campbell
Ottawa
Campbell
Franklin County District Court
Franklin County
S. Main St
Ter
Second St
Gardner
Johnson County
Winfield
Arkansas City
Tion
Ark City
Mike Skidmore
Kansas
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