Franklin County Jail and Police Roundup Summary
Admissions Thursday include Gerry Getty and Donald James from Ottawa and Ronald Wesen, with dismissals for Teresa Baker, Jerald Ferguson, Helen Osher, and James Raby. Jail arrests span Gary Weber of Princeton on five drug warrants, Jon Records on a driving while suspended charge, and David Barton for criminal trespass. Juvenile arrests for attempted theft involve a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old from Ottawa. Police report theft of a PlayStation 2 and vehicle accidents with minor injuries and property damage. Ambulance calls record sick person and multiple medical emergencies including a 10 14 a.m. and 9 45 p.m. calls.
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Gerry Getty
Ottawa
Donald James
Ronald Wesen
Teresa Baker
Garnett
Jerald Ferguson
Helen Osher
Quenemo
James Raby
Franklin County Jail
Sheriff's Dept
Gary Duane Weber
Princeton
Jon Anthony
N. Sycamore
David Eugene Barton
S. Sycamore
Franklin County
Police News
Sebelius tightens Statehouse security measures
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced heightened Statehouse security as U S forces began attacks on Iraq. The plan includes random checks, stricter perimeter controls, and mandatory ID badges for state employees with visitors signing in and consent required for bag searches. Attorney General Phil Kline ordered the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to review files for terrorism ties and red flags.
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Topeka
U.S
Iraq
Kathleen Sebelius
Capitol
Sebelius
White House
Homeland Security
Phill Kline
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Kline
KBI
Statehouse
Main Street director resigns from Ottawa OMSA post
John Verssue steps down as Ottawa Main Street Association director effective April 2 after just over a year, citing a new role with Williams Group in Lawrence. The OMSA board starts a nationwide search with Verssue assisting, while city officials discuss offsetting a potential $300,000 funding shortfall and maintaining downtown activity.
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Jeanny Sharp
Ottawa Main Street
John Verssue
Verssue
Ile
Julie Prideaux
Ottawa
Williams Group
Lawrence
OMSA
John
Kendra Harnden
Harnden
Chamber
Tom Weigand
Franklin County
Ottawa City Commission
Historical Society
Gene Ramsey
Veterans discuss Iraq war echoes from Vietnam conflict
Veterans reflect on wartime ethics and civilian suffering comparing Iraq to Vietnam. Hughes sees tyranny and atrocity driving action while Papps questions the decision making and political influence. Both say the US remains a peacekeeper but debate necessity and impact of military strikes on Saddam Hussein. Andy Gassaway can be reached at gasaway ottawaherald.com
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Hughes
Papps
United States
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Andy Gassaway
Gassaway
Ottawaherald
Fort Riley troops brace as deployment to Iraq looms
At Fort Riley 2,400 soldiers have deployed with 2,000 awaiting orders as 1st Sgt. William McLean and others adjust to news of U S airstrikes and a surgical approach. Families visit the post exchange while guards train reserves and 1st Lt. Col. Kelvin Todd prepares to lead spiritually.
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Fort Riley
Tennessee
Kelvin Todd
Iraq
U.S
Kansas Post
William McLean
75Th Division
Post Exchange
Mclean
United States
Mable Jones
Rancho Cordova
Calif
Cpl
Jessie Robinson
Jones
Robinson
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Cedar
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Wellsville
Kathy T. Mollet
Kansas City
21St Street
Main
Walnut
East Third
Hometown Heroes
Aaron
Nelson
Marin
Joe
Aaron Nelson
USMC
Lance
Wwottaweahersid.com
Main Street
Vietnam
Guinea
Laurie Sisk
Ed Hughes
Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Saddam
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