NEWS
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest... [More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9.... [More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
- Pleasanton Police Chief hired
- SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
- Wade wins championship at State
- Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
COMMUNITY
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Following an accident that occurred July 24 on an Oklahoma race track, Case Higgins is headed home and supporters are organizing “the best welcome home rally a kid could ask for.” Higgins was badly burned when his... [More]
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours FORT SCOTT, KAN. – Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer four special candle lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, as part of its Murder and Mayhem at the Fort program. Tour leaders will share lesser-known stories of tragedy... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
- America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
On 02-24-2025 Martin Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 2024-072 (IN202500103)
On 02-26-2025 Jay Krum was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (IN202500107)
On 02-26-2025 Jeremiah Evans was arrested in connection with a failure to appear warrant 24VE-CR00701 (IN202500106)
On 02-27-2025 Carmelita Barnett was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN2025-00108)
On 02-28-2025 Tony Thomas was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant 25BS-CR00063 (IN202500109)
On 03-03-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with driving while suspended; vehicles, unlawful acts, registration; violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit (IN202500111)
On 03-05-2025 Dusty Heyman was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 18491-01 (IN202500114)
On 03-06-2025 Clayton York was arrested in connection with Failure to stop at accident, injury or damage over $1,000; reckless driving; aggravated battery, knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; duty of driver to give certain information (IN202500115)
On 03-07-2025 Adam Higginbotham was arrested on a bench warrant LN2025CR000011 (IN202500119)
On 03-07-2025 Colton Lawrence was arrested in connection with driving while a habitual violator; driving while suspended; maximum speed limits (IN202500118)
On 03-07-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant BB2022CR0333 (IN202500116)
On 03-09-2025 Zachary Rivera-Silva was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle (IN202500121)
On 03-09-2025 Nicholas Grassi was arrested in connection with unlawfully hosting minor consuming alcohol or CMB (IN202500120)
On 03-10-2025 Jason Miller was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; possession stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; and arrest warrant LN2025CR00034 (IN202500122)
On 03-11-2025 Brennan Brown was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2021TR000321 (IN202500123)
On 03-14-2025 Ian Benson was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; distribute marijuana, 25-<450 grams (IN202500130)
On 03-16-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with taxation, drugs, no tax stamp; traffic contraband in corrections or care facility; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicles, operate without registration or with expired tag; transporting open container; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle (IN202500132)
On 03-16-2025 Jesse Hogan was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana, transporting open container; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; traffic contraband in correctional or care facility; taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp (IN202500131)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - 5-10-26 to 5-24-26
On 05-10-2026 Tony Palmer was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202600251) On 05-11-2026 Johnny Drury was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-CR-000110 (IN202600253) On 05-11-2026 Alexander Pena was arrested in connection with... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - Jan 25 to Feb. 14
On 01-25-2026 Jason Dodd was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600063) On 01-27-2026 Shirley Jensen was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000105 (IN202600066) On 01-27-2026 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench... [More]
ARREST REPORTS ~ Nov. 3 – 28, 2025
On 11-04-2025 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020CR000183 (IN202500579) On 11-05-2025 Amos Matlock was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000150 (IN202500581) On 11-07-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in... [More]
