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Lawrence news July 20, 2022 - 11:07 pm

Lawrence police switch to ‘less lethal’ beanbag shotguns

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Police Department has transitioned from patrol shotguns to “less lethal” beanbag options this week, according to a news release from the department.

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Crime & Courts July 10, 2022 - 5:30 am

Here’s what to do in an encounter with law enforcement

by Mackenzie Clark

At the end of the day, both the driver getting pulled over and the officer making the stop want to make it home safely. A Lawrence police lieutenant and a prosecutor on Saturday shared some advice on how to do that, plus other rights you should know.

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Lawrence news June 15, 2022 - 11:12 pm

Parents concerned after Lawrence police search for armed suspect in kids’ summer camp, near preschool

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence mother is concerned after learning that a police officer was looking for an allegedly armed suspect in the East Lawrence Rec Center while her two kids and a few dozen others were at a summer camp there last week. 

Crime & Courts May 24, 2022 - 2:05 pm

Case against former Lawrence police officer charged with rape set for mediation

by Andrea Albright

Prosecutors agreed Tuesday morning to allow the case against a former Lawrence police officer charged with raping a woman in his patrol vehicle to move to criminal mediation.

Lawrence news May 19, 2022 - 2:51 pm

Lawrence police to conduct another DUI saturation patrol

by Lawrence Times

Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers again on Friday, according to a news release from the department.

Lawrence news May 17, 2022 - 10:01 pm

2 men dead in shooting outside Lawrence Hy-Vee

by Lawrence Times

Two men are dead after a shooting outside the Hy-Vee at Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive in Lawrence Tuesday night.

Crime & Courts May 17, 2022 - 12:32 pm

Lawrence man charged with first-degree murder in wife’s death

by Lawrence Times

Updated: A 26-year-old Lawrence man has been formally charged with first-degree murder after police say he was found with his wife’s mortally wounded body Monday night.

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Crime & Courts May 16, 2022 - 10:48 pm

Lawrence man arrested on suspicion of murder, police say

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence police have arrested a 26-year-old Lawrence man on suspicion of murder, according to a brief news release sent out Monday evening.

Lawrence news May 12, 2022 - 9:48 pm

Lawrence’s police review board approves new task force; conflict between law enforcement and DA’s office not addressed

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Community Police Review Board tonight advanced a charter creating a new task force. Members did not raise questions about officer truthfulness policies that have spurred conflict between area law enforcement and the district attorney’s office.

Lawrence news May 4, 2022 - 11:53 am

Lawrence police to conduct DUI saturation patrol

by Lawrence Times

Extra Lawrence police officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers Thursday.

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