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Lawrence Life August 15, 2025 - 12:03 pm

Extra law enforcement patrolling through Labor Day in Douglas County; some options to get home safe

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have more deputies on patrol than usual this weekend through Labor Day, looking for impaired and distracted drivers. Here are some ways to get home safely.

Crime & Courts August 11, 2025 - 5:33 pm

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy loses certification for lying about crash location

by Mackenzie Clark

A former deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has lost his law enforcement certification for lying about the location of a crash in which he was driving a county vehicle. 

Lawrence news July 24, 2025 - 1:30 pm

Lawrence cyclist dies from injuries suffered in crash near Eudora

by Lawrence Times

A 30-year-old Lawrence cyclist has died from injuries he suffered from being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside of Eudora.

Lawrence news July 23, 2025 - 12:54 pm

Lawrence cyclist struck by vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening outside Eudora, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lawrence news April 2, 2025 - 11:15 am

Lawrence man injured in crash; phone alerted first responders

by Lawrence Times

A 20-year-old Lawrence man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening in a one-car crash. His iPhone alerted dispatch.

Lawrence news February 5, 2025 - 9:03 am

Almost 30 crashes reported on icy roads; section of eastbound K-10 closed for hours

by Lawrence Times

Twenty-nine crashes, most with no injuries, were reported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning after freezing drizzle hit Lawrence and northeastern Kansas, leaving roads slick.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 25, 2025 - 1:15 pm

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will not seek people for ICE, will follow law

by Maya Hodison

The Douglas County sheriff says his deputies are “not here to do the bidding of the federal government” and aren’t looking to track people down for ICE, but they will adhere to the law.

Lawrence news January 11, 2025 - 8:25 pm

Lane of K-10 closed after 5-vehicle crash in icy conditions

by Lawrence Times

There were no injuries, but a lane of Kansas Highway 10 was temporarily closed Saturday evening following a five-vehicle crash, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 6, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Woman shot, killed south of Eudora; suspect also dead

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

A woman was shot and killed Thursday night in a home south of Eudora, and the suspected shooter was also found dead in the home after barricading himself inside for several hours, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Lawrence news November 25, 2024 - 12:40 pm

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to have enhanced patrols through Thanksgiving weekend

by Lawrence Times

Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling through Saturday, looking out for impaired and distracted drivers.

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