CRIME & SAFETY

CANEY, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was killed early Thursday when a semitrailer crashed in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the US-75 and US-166 highway junction. The location was about 3 miles north of Caney. According to the Kansas...

Discover the shocking allegations against an Independence pastor, Virgil Marshall, who now faces multiple child molestation charges. Court documents reveal accusations of sexual assault on several individuals, all under the age of 18, between 2011 and 2018.

Breaking news: A fatal crash on I-70 in Independence claims the life of a 22-year-old. The incident, involving a Buick Rendezvous and a Honda Pilot, occurred late last night. The driver of the Honda is currently hospitalized.

Montgomery County, KS - A semi-truck driver is dead from a crash in Montgomery County Kansas. It happened on US one-66 near the northern junction with u-s 75. 64-year-old Gerald Bolia of Newkirk Oklahoma was eastbound when his semi failed to negotiate a curve and overturned. More on this story here.

CLAY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of thefts in the Kansas City area. On Monday, police in Liberty asked the public for assistance in identifying two individuals who are involved with the recent wallet thefts. They've racked up over $58,000 in charges on stolen credit cards.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects who were caught in the act of burglary. On November 30, a property owner south of Independence, Kansas reported to sheriff's officials they were watching on camera as two subjects were actively removing items from their property, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.

Officers from the Coffeyville Police and Fire Departments will be at Walmart tomorrow to collect items for area residents in need this holiday season. Officers and Firefighters will be accepting food, toys, clothing, personal hygiene items, and monetary donations. Personal items they are looking for include shoes, toothpaste, deodorant, and foundation makeup. All donations are tax deductible.

This week in Montgomery County, Kansas, there were two incidents that required law enforcement intervention. In the first incident, a man wanted on felony warrants was arrested in Dearing after a tip led deputies to a residence. The suspect initially refused to cooperate, prompting the activation of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team. In the second incident, a Cherryvale man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in his vehicle. These incidents highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to maintain safety in the county.

Two Independence men are arrested on theft charges after being caught on camera. Montgomery County dispatch received a call from a property owner south of Independence saying they were watching on camera two men removing items from their property. Deputies responded to the location and saw two men loading scrap metal into the bed of a truck. The men were identified as Anthony Rodgers and Jesus Barraza-Aris.

• Donald Propes, Jr., 49, of Liberty, was arrested Nov. 24 for assault in the fourth degree domestic violence third or subsequent offense within five years, and terroristic threatening third degree. He was also charged with a second count of assault fourth degree domestic violence third or subsequent offense within five years.