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 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; arrest warrant LN2025CR000060 (IN202500225)
On 05-11-2025 Jarvis Taylor was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; transporting open container (IN202500224)
On 05-12-2025 Timmy Rhoades, Jr. was arrested in connection with a bench warrant, BB2025TR135 (IN202500227)
On 05-14-2025 Jessica Aggers was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000065 (IN202500233)
On 05-14-2025 Farrah Tolbert was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500232)
On 05-15-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2024CR000038 (IN202500234)
On 05-16-2025 David Turner, Jr. was arrested in connection with bench warrant 205189 (IN202500236)
On 05-16-2025 Brady Kaemmer was arrested in connection with battery on LEO; fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; maximum speed limits (IN202500235)
On 05-17-2025 Justin Wilson was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500237)
On 05-20-2025 Andrew Lawson was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; endangering a child (IN202500242)
On 05-20-2025 Rebecca Wuerfele was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000070; bench warrant 24CR00450 (IN202500241)
On 05-21-2025 Jacob Beck was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000073 (IN202500244)
On 05-21-2025 Scott Schlesner was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000071; bench warrant 24TR0988; bench warrant 23TR0816 (IN202500243)
On 05-21-2025 Gary Hall was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500246)
On 05-23-2025 Escobar Kenedy was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025TR000140 (IN202500248)
On 05-23-2025 Alexander Chirinos was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000072 (IN202500247)
On 05-22-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with driving on right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; license to be carried and exhibited on demand (IN202500245)
On 05-25-2025 Nicholas Collins was arrested in connection with arrest warrant PLPD250099 (IN202500253)
On 05-25-2025 Tyler Vickrey was arrested in connection with distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500251)
On 05-27-2025 Thomas Long, Jr. was arrested in connection an additional hold for Kansas Dept. of Corrections (IN202500258)
On 05-27-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2025CR000037 (IN202500254)
On 05-30-2025 Joel Austin was arrested in connection with attempted driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; driving while suspended; driving while license cancelled /suspended/revoked; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (IN202500260)
On 05-30-2025 Christopher Seymour was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; arrest warrant LN2025CR000077 (IN202500259)
On 05-31-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; driving while license suspended; driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; cover license plate with opaque material; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device (IN202500261)
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]
