Fire near Centropolis deemed suspicious and under investigation
Franklin County fire marshal said a Friday afternoon barn blaze in the 4300 block of Idaho Road is ongoing and suspicious. A barn, a recreational vehicle, a tractor, a skid-steer and tools were destroyed. a house on the property was not involved. Investigators from multiple agencies are examining the scene.
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Alan Radcliffe
Franklin County
Idaho Road
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Radcliffe
Sheriff's Office
Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office
Ottawa Fire Department
Pomona
Lincoln-Ottawa- Harrison
Man pleads not guilty in Ottawa child sex case
Derek Joseph Fletcher, 26, charged in Franklin County District Court with 14 sex felonies involving children, including rape of a 6-year-old and seven counts of sexual exploitation. He remains jailed on a 500000 bond. Trial is set for July 13, with pretrial conferences on June 13 and July 11.
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Ottawan
Derek Joseph Fletcher
Franklin County District Court
S. Main St
Ottawa
Fletcher
Franklin County Attorney’s Office
Countywide tornado sirens coordinated with weather radios tonight
During Severe Weather Awareness Week Franklin County will sound tornado sirens and weather radios together at 6:30 PM for the first time in county history to let residents plan at home. Emergency coordinator Tom Winter said the test will be canceled if severe weather threatens and noted the 6:30 PM time aims to fit family plans.
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Franklin County Emergency Management
Winter
Accuweather.com
Prayer Breakfast names Ot tawa speaker and details
The 2016 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa runs from 8 to 9 30 a m on March 24 at Ottawa Bible Church. Keynote speaker Bob Osburn of Wilberforce Academy in Saint Paul Minnesota will address attendees. Tickets must be bought in advance at City Hall Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ottawa Main Street Association.
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Ottawa
Mike Skidmore
Ottawa Bible
Osburn
University of Minnesota
Wilberforce Academy
City Hall
S. Hickory St
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
E. Second St
Ottawa Main Street Association
Second St
Franklin County Jail and Ottawa Police Arrest Report Summary
Friday through Sunday arrests include Lindsey R. Roy 32 Ottawa on a probation warrant at the Franklin County Detention Center, Phillip James Gayle Jr 22 Ottawa on suspicion of fleeing and eluding and stolen vehicle charges, Cosmos Njenga 35 Olathe on DUI related suspicions, Phillip Gayle Jr 22 Ottawa on battery on a corrections officer, Shawn Mundy 28 Ottawa on a probation warrant, Charles Fleming 38 Ottawa on an active city warrant, Lindsey Likes 32 Ottawa on an active Franklin County warrant, Shannon Hodges 30 Ottawa on DUI suspicion after leaving road, a 13-year-old Ottawa girl on battery, and Victor Hernandez 48 Chanute on DUI and no insurance after a traffic stop.
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Franklin County
S. Main St
Lindsey R. Roy
Ottawa
Pomona
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Poplar Street
Wellsville
Cosmos Njenga
Olathe
Franklin County Adult Detention Center
Philip Gayle Jr
Tennessee Road
Shawn Michael Mundy
East Seventh Street
Charles C. Fleming
City of Ottawa
Princeton Street
Lindsey R. Likes
Cherry
North Streets
Shannon R. Hodges
South Osage Drive
South Oak Street
Victor J. Hernandez
Chanute
Thefts at Casey's Pomona and multiple local accidents
A theft of motor fuel was reported at Casey's General Store Pomona with a loss of 14 dollars. Several accidents occurred around Ottawa and Pomona injuring none. notable cases include a 2009 Chevrolet Impala crash with a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz, plus a 2007 Malibu collision and a deer strike. Police reported trespassing, protective custody of three children, and a vehicle flee with contraband under investigation.
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E. Franklin St
Pomona
U.S
Ottawa
Mark Flanner
Heather Thornberg
Charley Fine
Robert Allen
Lenexa
Taylor Plattner
Archie
Missouri
Police and Fire Blotter for Wellsville and Ottawa Areas
Police in Wellsville reported assistance requests at 39000 block of West 247th Street on Friday and Saturday. Ottawa Firefighters logged multiple calls including controlled burns at Elm and Wilson streets and fires on Poplar Street, plus motor vehicle accidents, EMS transports, and medical calls through Sunday.
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Ottawa Fire Department
S. Elm St
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S. Poplar St
Struc
South Main
East Fourth Streets
Idaho Road
S. Olive St
S. Mulberry St
N. Poplar St
W. Fifth St
N. Birch St
Ottawa police report multiple thefts this weekend
Police logs show a 34 year old Ottawa man reported a wallet theft at Dairy Queen on Friday morning. A 46 year old Ottawa man reported his vehicle and wallet cash taken by a known subject on Ohio Road Friday evening. At Walmart an 18 year old Ottawa man reported theft by two unknowns. A 63 year old Ottawa man reported a shotgun theft on South Beech Street Sunday afternoon.
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S. Main St
Ottawa
Ohio Road
Walmart Supercenter
S. Princeton St
Elizabeth Mae Ramshaw 100th Birthday Celebration
Family and friends gather March 20 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate Elizabeth Mae Dickerhoof Ramshaw turning 100 at the United Methodist Church in Lyndon Kansas.
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Elizabeth Mae
Dickerhoof) Ramshaw
United Methodist Church
Lyndon Kansas
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