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Lawrence police arrest Olathe man, 23, in connection with downtown homicide
Police say they’ve made an arrest in connection with the killing of a Lawrence man early Sunday in the 700 block of New Hampshire Street.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Investigation in fatal downtown Lawrence stabbing is ongoing; suspect still in custody
A man who was taken into custody in connection with a fatal downtown Lawrence stabbing on Sunday has not been charged but is still a suspect as “the investigation remains ongoing,” according to law enforcement.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Man in custody in connection with fatal stabbing in downtown Lawrence, police say
A man is in custody on suspicion of stabbing 20-year-old McMillin Tutu, of Kansas City, to death in downtown Lawrence after “a bar brawl turned deadly,” according to police.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Teen shot by Lawrence police officer remembered as ‘funny, lively’ at marker unveiling
Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice has attained a form of posthumous justice after 56 years and a coverup campaign about his murder by a Lawrence police officer. His brother unveiled a historical marker sharing his story Monday evening.
Lawrence events to commemorate Tiger Dowdell and Nick Rice; community invited
The Lawrence community is invited to a commemorative program to honor Tiger Dowdell and Nick Rice, two teens who were shot and killed by police in 1970. Historic markers will also be unveiled this month.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police aim to assuage privacy concerns about camera integration program
Lawrence police officers fielded questions about privacy and cooperation with federal agencies at an event Wednesday night focused on the department’s use of a controversial camera registration and integration program.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police to host public meeting for controversial camera surveillance policy
The Lawrence Police Department will soon host an event to talk to residents about Connect Lawrence, a controversial camera surveillance program the department rolled out in July without community input.
Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police raising funds for family of officer who died
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 Lawrence, Kansas, has set up a memorial fund for those who wish to support the family of Lawrence police Officer Zachary Garcia-Kerns, who died this month at age 28.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘We are not the national narrative’: Lawrence-area law enforcement heads address distrust
Local law enforcement agency heads spoke about ICE activity, data collection, biased policing and more at a panel Saturday, saying they stand with the community and that Lawrence’s law enforcement is “not the national narrative.”
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Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement join program to improve safety in encounters
Douglas County-area law enforcement and first responders have joined a Blue Envelope program to help them better serve people who may respond to emergencies differently from the way officers are expecting.
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