Sedgwick
CRIME & SAFETY
BTK a ‘prime suspect’ in 1976 missing persons case
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — After searching the former property of serial killer Dennis Rader, deputies from Osage County, Oklahoma, authorities say there might be connections to other missing persons cases. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the focus of Tuesday’s search in Park City was closely tied to the...
Kansas man jailed for shooting teen in Walmart parking lot
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend shooting and have a suspect in custody. Just before 5p.m. May 11, officers were dispatched to a call involving a weapon at Walmart, 18631 W. Kellogg in Goddard, according to a statement from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office. First responders...
MISSING IN KANSAS: Ava Spachek
Family is concerned for the safety of a teenager from south-central Kansas. Ava Spachek, 15, was last seen on Friday, May 10, in Wichita. Missing from: Wichita, Kan. Distinguishing features: Septum pierced, wears lots of black clothing and often has a pigtail on top of head. If you have information...
Silver Alert called off for missing Wichita man
Wichita Police said John Brown was located safe, as of early Wednesday morning. The Wichita Police Department issued a Silver Alert for a man missing since late Tuesday night. John Brown, 84, was last seen around 11 p.m. in the Wichita-area, WPD shared in a Facebook post. He left the...
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