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Crime & Courts November 7, 2023 - 1:18 pm

Former Douglas County sheriff’s deputy’s law enforcement certification revoked

by Mackenzie Clark

A former Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy has had her law enforcement certification revoked after she was charged in a domestic violence case.

Crime & Courts August 4, 2023 - 9:54 am

Kansas police who lose their law enforcement license for misconduct can still work in jails

by Blaise Mesa, Kansas News Service

One former Lawrence Police Officer was charged with a crime after pinning his wife to the couch during an argument. He lost his job, but then found work at a jail.

Crime & Courts July 21, 2023 - 7:24 pm

Ex-Douglas County sheriff’s deputy granted diversion in domestic battery case; that’s not uncommon, data shows

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Crime & Courts May 19, 2023 - 7:21 pm

Ex-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic battery

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Lawrence news March 10, 2023 - 3:16 pm

Lawrence police review board asks to review complaint regarding unhoused man, questions use of force policy

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board have asked to review a complaint alleging that police targeted a man experiencing homelessness with a jaywalking ticket. They also questioned why a case was not included in the annual use of force report.

Crime & Courts November 15, 2022 - 3:54 pm

Former Lawrence police officer’s certification revoked after charge of official misconduct

by Mackenzie Clark

A former Lawrence police officer has lost his law enforcement certification after he accessed criminal history information for his own gain, according to official documents.

Crime & Courts November 3, 2022 - 11:40 am

Lawrence police detective charged with DUI was driving at 3 times legal limit, court document alleges

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence police detective was allegedly driving at three times the legal limit for alcohol when he struck a parked car in early September, according to court documents.

Crime & Courts October 24, 2022 - 10:19 am

Lawrence police detective faces DUI charge

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence police detective is set to be arraigned in December after he allegedly struck a parked car while driving under the influence last month, court records show.

Crime & Courts September 14, 2022 - 8:48 pm

Ex-Lawrence police officer will face jury trial in on-duty rape case after mediation fails

by Andrea Albright

A former Lawrence police officer charged with raping a woman in his patrol vehicle will now face a jury early next year after mediation failed to lead to a plea agreement.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 8, 2022 - 4:51 pm

Unclear why Lawrence police detective is on paid leave after being accused of crashing vehicle in alleged DUI

by Cuyler Dunn

A Lawrence police detective was placed on paid leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last week, though city policy suggests the suspension should be without pay.

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