Police on the scene of Thursday’ fatal shooting -photo courtesy WIBW TV
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Topeka Police received a 911 call on a possible shooting in the at a home in the 2800 Block SE Highland Ct. The caller advised they believed there was one victim inside the residence.
When officers arrived, they located Eric B. Plummer, 32, Topeka, inside a residence with life threatening injuries consistent with being shot. He died at the scene.
Residents in the area report a possible suspect as a black male in his 30-40s wearing a black shirt and black shorts. This subject was seen running south and west from the area.
If anyone has any information about this incident they are encouraged to call police.
The possibility of a future partnership between Geary Community Hospital and Salina Regional Health Center has been raised.
Geary Community Hospital officials issued a news release Thursday afternoon stating the two hospitals have agreed to enter into a period of discovery to examine the potential of a strategic alliance to better serve the patients and families of their respective communities, plus central and northeastern Kansas. It is anticipated that this time of due diligence will last approximately 4 to 5 months.
“This fact finding phase is simply an exploratory time for both GCH and SRHC to analyze the possibility of a long-term strategic partnership,” said Joe Stratton Geary Community Hospital Executive Officer. The continuing turbulent times in the healthcare industry has given plenty of reason for the GCH Board of Trustees and Strategic Planning Committee to study potential long-term partners for a better future. Stratton added, “When the Kansas legislature last spring decided not to expand Medicaid, which would have meant some $1.8 million annually to GCH, this became a pivotal decision point for us in our strategy.”
Salina Regional Health Center
Over the next several months both facilities will be working together to review options of how this partnership might look.
“The goal of this agreement is to explore improved patient care in the region and the potential of better coordination of services between our two hospitals. It also helps both organizations to determine the possibilities of long-term strategic partnerships to meet the needs and challenges of modern healthcare,” said Michael Terry, Chief Executive Officer for Salina Regional Health Center.
Salina Regional Health Center has affiliations with Cloud County Health Center in Concordia and Lindsborg Community Hospital.
MAJOR COUNTY, OK— The search for two inmates who escaped after overpowering prison transport officers in northwest Oklahoma moved to northeast Oklahoma after they were spotted at a convenience store in the Tulsa suburb of Sapulpa.
Major County Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Swymeler said Thursday that 32-year-old Andrew Foy and 37-year-old Darren Walp were seen on surveillance video Wednesday at a Quik Trip along Interstate 44, more than 130 miles from where the escaped.
Swymeler said the two could be heading to Pennsylvania or Delaware, where both have ties, or could still be in Oklahoma where Walp has ties.
Swymeler says they were driving a semitrailer stolen from the Oklahoma City suburb of El Reno when they stopped in Sapulpa and left the trailer in the store parking lot.
Authorities say Foy was being taken to Wyoming and Walp to Kansas, both to face charges for nonviolent offenses, when they escaped early Tuesday.
MAJOR COUNTY, OK — Investigators say two inmates who escaped after overpowering prison transport officers in northwest Oklahoma were spotted at a convenience store more than 130 miles away, according to a media release.
The Major County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the men were seen on surveillance video just after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at a Quik Trip along Interstate 44 in the Tulsa suburb of Sapulpa.
The office says the two were no longer driving the Dodge pickup but a semitrailer reported stolen in the Oklahoma City suburb of El Reno. The black, 2007 Peterbilt semi has an Oklahoma tag number of 706-493.
Authorities say 32-year-old Andrew Foy and 37-year-old Darren Walp escaped after stealing the transport van Tuesday morning. The van was later found with an empty gun holster inside. Authorities say the inmates may be armed.
Authorities issued arrest warrants for both including charges of Kidnapping, Escape, Robbery, Unauthorized use of a vehicle and Assault and Battery with the Intent to commit a Felony, according to the Major County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities say Foy was being taken to Wyoming and Walp to Kansas, both to face charges for nonviolent offenses.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Latest on the search in Oklahoma for two inmates who escaped a prison transfer service. (all times local):
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An Oklahoma sheriff says two escaped inmates who stole a prisoner transport van may be armed even though one of the guards escorting the inmates says he didn’t have a gun.
The truck taken by the inmates 2006 Dodge Ram with Oklahoma tag DEL 244- photo Major Co. OK
Major County Sheriff Steve Randolph says 32-year-old Andrew Foy and 37-year-old Darren Walp escaped Tuesday morning by overpowering two officers with Inmate Services Corporation.
The van was later found about 13 miles from where it was stolen, with an empty gun holster inside. Randolph says the guard told investigators he didn’t have a gun, but authorities are investigating whether he was being truthful.
Officials with the Arkansas-based transport company didn’t return a message seeking comment from The Associated Press.
Authorities say Foy was being transported from Pennsylvania to Wyoming, and Walp from Tennessee to Kansas, both to face charges for nonviolent offenses.
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Authorities say two inmates who escaped a transport van in Oklahoma were being taken to other states to face charges for nonviolent offenses.
Investigators in Oklahoma’s Major County say 32-year-old Andrew Foy and 37-year-old Darren Walp overpowered two transport officers Tuesday morning and took the van. The search Wednesday focused on a neighboring county where some of the inmates’ personal belongings were found.
The sheriff’s office in Laramie County, Wyoming, says Foy was being transported from Pennsylvania to face burglary, forgery and fraud charges in Wyoming.
Walp was being taken from Tennessee to Seward County, Kansas, where the sheriff’s office says he faces burglary charges.
Oklahoma authorities say the inmates may be armed. They say the van was found about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from where it was stolen, with an empty gun holster inside.
FAIRVIEW, Okla. (AP) — Authorities continue the search for 2 inmates who escaped after stealing a prison transport van in northwestern Oklahoma may now be armed.
Major County Sheriff Steve Randolph says inmates Andrew Foy and Darren Walp overpowered two transport officers about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday and took the van on U.S. 412 north of Fairview. The small city is about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Oklahoma City.
Authorities say the van was found about 13 miles (21 kilometers) away in Ringwood, and an empty gun holster was found inside. An oilfield company truck was later reported stolen in the area.
Authorities say the inmates were being taken by a transport company to a correctional facility in Kansas.
It was not immediately clear where the inmates were from or what crimes they were convicted of committing.
RENO COUNTY –A Michigan man jailed in Reno County on August 16 after being caught with a large quantity of marijuana has been formally charged.
Douglas Wyatt Kiss, 2, Big Rapids, MI., is now charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell for an amount between 450 grams and 30 kilograms, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kiss is also accused of speeding for traveling north on K-14 at 56th, going 89-mph in a 65-mph zone.
A Reno County Sheriff Deputy managed to stop the vehicle. Upon contact, the officer could smell the odor of marijuana. The driver told the deputy that he had the marijuana, which he apparently brought from Colorado and was transporting to Joplin, Missouri.
In the trunk, officers found 17 black containers labeled “THC for medical use only,” four bags with the same label and a pickle jar, all of which were full of the green leafy substance. There was also a food sealer in the trunk.
Kiss is jailed with a bond of $7,250 and Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen declined to lower it. The case now moves to a waiver-status docket.
GREENWOOD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a baby. The father has been charged with the child’s murder.
On August 22, Greenwood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Greenwood County Hospital emergency room for a report of possible child abuse. Deputies learned that an infant child had sustained injuries that were not consistent with the initial story the parents were giving, according to a media release.
The child was later flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment of the injuries. As part of the investigation, the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Wichita Police Department’s Exploited and Missing Children’s Unit.
On Thursday, Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office learned that 6-momth old Cooper Clark died from his injuries. Deputies arrested the child’s father Benny Clark, 22, Reece, Kansas, for Child abuse and Murder in the 1st Degree. He made a court appearance on Thursday afternoon
Clark is being held on a one-million-dollar cash or surety bond.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is poised to impose visa restrictions on four Asian and African nations refusing to take back their citizens who have been deported from the United States.
U.S. officials say Cambodia, Eritrea Guinea and Sierra Leone would soon be subject to sanctions.
The penalties are meant to coax “recalcitrant” countries into accepting the return of individuals the U.S. tries to remove. Under federal law, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has the authority to ban the issuance of all or certain types of U.S. visas for citizens of such nations.
The officials say Tillerson won’t likely ban all visas. Rather, he would target government officials and their families. The officials were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Investigators on the scene of Wednesday shooting-photo courtesy Fox4KC.com
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after officers were involved in a deadly shooting in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe.
Johnson County authorities say 26-year-old Ciara Howard, who is from the Kansas City metro area, was shot Wednesday evening while police and deputies were trying to serve a warrant to her.
Olathe police and Johnson County Sheriff deputies say Howard, who is from the Kansas City metro area, resisted arrest and was in a standoff that lasted several hours.
When officers eventually tried to arrest her, Howard allegedly threatened them with a weapon.
The Kansas City Star reports two Olathe police officers and one deputy fired at Howard, killing her.
No officers or deputies were injured.
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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after officers were involved in a deadly shooting in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe.
The shooting happened Wednesday night while deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and officers with the Olathe Police Department were attempting to serve a warrant. The police department in neighboring Overland Park said in a news release that at least one officer fired a weapon. No information was immediately released on the person who was killed.
The shooting is under investigation. No officers were injured.
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are once again learning of a scam involving someone identifying himself as an employee of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.
This has happened more than a dozen times this week, according to Lt. Lin Dehning.
ictims received phone calls demanding immediate payment for unpaid fines or unsatisfied warrants usually related to the false allegation of missing jury duty.
Scammers prey on people with these official sounding phone calls and make threats of incarceration to make good people feel desperate and concerned. Please don’t fall into the trap. Do not give your personal information out to someone who calls you. Do not pay someone over the phone with a gift card or prepaid debit card unless you initiated the purchase.
The Sheriff’s Office does not collect fines by phone. If you have been a victim of this scam call the local law enforcement agency in your jurisdiction
First responders on the scene of Thursday’s fatal crash- image courtesy KCTV
JOHNSON COUNTY –Three Kansas men died in an accident just after 3:15a.m. Thursday in Johnson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Ford Fusion driven by Darius J. Thomas, 21, Olathe, was eastbound on Kansas 10 Just west of Cedar Creek Parkway.
The vehicle ran off the road and hit the left guardrail.
Thomas and passengers Nicholas A. Sands, 24, and Dalton R. Suggs, 21, all of Olathe, were pronounced dead at the scene.
They were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.
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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say three people have been killed in a crash in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 3:15 a.m. Thursday on Kansas 10. Eastbound lanes of the highway were closed as authorities investigated and cleared the wreckage. Drivers were urged to take alternative routes.
The names of the victims weren’t immediately released.
GRANT COUNTY — A Kansas man died in an accident just before 2.a.m. Friday in Grant County.
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are once again learning of a scam involving someone identifying himself as an employee of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.
