Back to school safety fair to promote community safety awareness
Douglas County community members during an upcoming fair will be able to engage with first responders and learn about accessing public safety resources in the area.
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.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense attorney alleges Douglas County DA’s office withheld information that discredited sheriff’s deputy
A Lawrence defense attorney is arguing that his client’s case should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to disclose Brady/Giglio information, or information that raises questions about an officer’s credibility and character.
Ex-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic battery
A deputy whose employment with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ended earlier this month has been charged with domestic battery in connection with an alleged incident from October 2020.
Driver of propane truck injured in crash; part of North 1800 Road closed
The driver of a propane truck suffered suspected minor injuries in a crash Monday afternoon in the 800 block of North 1800 Road, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol.
Round up your unneeded and expired meds; Drug Take Back Day is coming up
Douglas County residents can safely dispose of expired and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications at the sheriff’s office’s collection site on National Drug Take Back Day, coming up Saturday, April 22.
Courtesy of Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center
Douglas County law enforcement, nonprofits granted nearly $275K to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence
Five grants totaling almost $275,000 will help local agencies serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Boy found alive after going missing overnight south of Lawrence
A young boy was found alive Monday morning following an overnight search effort. He was being examined by medics but appeared to be OK, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people shot, seriously injured in southwestern Douglas County
Two people suffered gunshot wounds during a disturbance at a home in southwestern Douglas County early Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘This is a dangerous game someone is playing:’ Following several grass fires, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help regarding several recent grass fires that “are considered suspicious in nature at this time.”
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