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Jury acquits man charged in beating death of Lawrence man
A jury on Thursday found Chadwick E. Potter not guilty of second-degree murder in the death last summer of 62-year-old David Sullivan.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Jury acquits man charged in beating death of Lawrence man
A jury on Thursday found Chadwick E. Potter not guilty of second-degree murder in the death last summer of 62-year-old David Sullivan.
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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Couple and North Lawrence camp resident still shaken up after alleged assault involving hatchet
More than a week after an alleged aggravated assault incident near the North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness, the people involved are still reeling emotionally.
A local couple told police a camp resident had approached them carrying a hatchet over his head and made them fear for their lives. The resident said he didn’t intend to hurt or scare anyone.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
KU athlete charged after alleged bomb threat at football facilities
A KU offensive lineman has been charged following an alleged bomb threat made to football facilities on Monday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU football player arrested following alleged bomb threat
A University of Kansas football player was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated criminal threat following an alleged bomb threat at Anderson Family Football Complex.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Pay $50 in Lawrence traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies
From now through Aug. 20, Lawrence Municipal Court is forgiving up to $50 of traffic infraction or parking fines in exchange for $15 worth of school supplies.
New Kansas law enforcement initiative getting help from dogs to chase down fentanyl traffickers
The KBI, Kansas Highway Patrol and attorney general are combining forces to undermine illicit fentanyl networks in the state.
Ex-Douglas County sheriff’s deputy granted diversion in domestic battery case; that’s not uncommon, data shows
A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was granted a diversion this week in connection with a domestic battery charge from Halloween 2020.
‘The KHP waged war’: Federal judge orders end of Kansas trooper ‘two-step’ maneuver
The Kansas Highway Patrol has been ordered to stop its infamous “two-step” technique by a federal judge, in what the ACLU of Kansas calls a “huge win” for all motorists using state highways.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Judge sets bond at $500K for Lawrence teen charged as adult in boy’s shooting death
A judge on Tuesday set the bail bond amount for a 17-year-old charged with shooting and killing a 14-year-old Lawrence boy at $500,000 cash or surety, and should he make bond, he will be on house arrest.
Annual report shows drop in Kansas violent crime rate for 2022
Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Man charged with second-degree murder in downtown Lawrence homicide
A man was charged Friday afternoon in Douglas County District Court with second-degree murder in connection with the death of David Sullivan, 62, of Lawrence.
