Actor Donates $5,000 to S.A.F.E. Salina Guns & Hoses Golf Save the Date: Law Enforcement Page 2 Tournament Memorial Ceremony Page 3 Page 5 BULLETIN Spring 2017 KHP
Selective Enforcements Colonel’s Column Totals Since Increased Efforts The Patrol’s renewed enforcement efforts have been ongoing DUI Arrests 44 for several months now. As I look at the most recent stats we DUI-Drugs 13 released, it is clear to see that each one of you take our traffic Warrant Arrests 38 safety commitment to heart. Since our renewed efforts began Felony-drug 13 last year, we have made 6,955 public contacts. Each one of those contacts gives us the opportunity to promote public Speed Citations 2,195 safety through education and/or enforcement. Speed Warnings 1,612 Troops across the state have been combining resources out Seatbelt Citations-Adult 659 to cover our interstate, U.S., and Kansas highways, addressing Seatbelt Citations-Teen 28 traffic concerns in those areas, and on heavily traveled roads. (14-17 yrs) Earlier this month, we wrapped up the increased enforcement Child Restraint Citations 35 around high schools across the state. These efforts allow us to (0-13 yrs) reach our youngest drivers, and positively impact their driving Total Public Contacts 6,955 habits. In March, KDOT announced that fatality numbers for 2016, were up 20.8% from 2015. Now we are a quarter of the way SAFE Enforcement into this new year, and already, more than 89 people have Teen Seatbelt Citations 54 been killed on our roads. This is up 33% from last year at this (Ages 14-17) time. Adult Seatbelt Citations 388 Now more than ever, the work we do is so important, and Child Restraint Citations 25 vital to helping our travelers, both young and old, remain safe Other notable citations 96 as they travel our highways. We must remain vigilant in and Hours Worked for Enforcement 330 cognizant of our work and its life safety implications every day. Number of Officers 174 Who Worked
“Now more than ever, the work we do is so important, and vital to helping our travelers, both young and old, remain safe.” ACTOR DONATES $5,000 TO Thank you S.A.F.E. I wanted to thank my KHP Family who have helped me as The Kansas SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) program benefitted from a I have been away from work. connection troopers made through social media. I appreciate all of the visits when I was in the hospital, as Troop C PRO TECHTRP Ben Gardner had worked on a story with WIBW TV well as the cards and gifts. The out of Topeka. Through reporter Shawn Wheat, Gardner connected with support, both while I was in the celebrity and Kansas native Eric Stonestreet, from the hit ABC show Modern hospital and after my release, Family. After Stonestreet followed Gardner on Twitter, joking about a ride from KHP and the Kansas State from the airport, he ascertained of a good cause to support. Gardner Troopers Association, I am very brainstormed the SAFE program. grateful for. When Stonestreet flew into the airport in Kansas City, he was picked up Thank you again! and delivered to his family’s home by TECHTRPs Cory Beard and Candice Breshears. The whole event and donation was picked up by national media, TECHTRP Chris Nicholas, K-208 bringing awareness to a worthwhile cause. Share Your Stories We know through the course of your daily duties, you come into contact with, or have the opportunity to see and witness some amazing things. We’d like to encourage you to share these moments with us for use on the Patrol’s social media accounts— Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram— so that we may share our story with the public. See something you think would be good, or have any ideas of what to share, please feel free to send one of us an email: LT Adam Winters, PIO: [email protected] TECHTRP Jordan Plachecki [email protected] Actor Eric Stonestreet with TECHTRPs Cory Beard and Candice Breshears. TECHTRP Cory Beard, KHP Recruiter: [email protected] Thank You Publications Writer Andrea Nolte: [email protected] On behalf of me and my family, I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone for the kind words, prayers, thoughts and emails after my We know you are very busy every Mom passed away on October 27, 2016, and my Dad on January 10, day with the work you do, and we 2017. A special Thank you to MCI OFCRs: Diane Rhine, Mike Wilson, thank you for your thought and Greg Zach, Terry Gantz, MCI LT Tony Erbert, LT Keith Mintzmyer , and taking the time as you share these retired MCI OFCR Gail Neilson. MSTRP Wade VanMeter, CAPT Mike moments with us. Murphy, and LT Roy Henry for attending one or both services. All the support has meant so much to me and my family. Joann Hrabe
2 Thank You Awards Time has passed quickly but our memories of Zachary are strong. COMMANDER’S COMMENDATIONS We wish to thank the members of Troop A that attended Zachary Goodman’s service. Also for TECHTRP Donnie Hughes, MSTRP Curt Gabbert and Retired TECHTRP Gary Warner for attending. Many people expressed the show of support the Kansas Highway Patrol showed for even the retiree’s family. It shows how we are “Family” through life. Sincerely, Tara and Clint Goodman MSTRP John Lawson MSTRP Cody Parr Kathy and Steve Jensen, Retired K333 More on these awards, see page 9.
SALINA GUns & Hoses - Golf Tournament
The Second Annual 10-FORE Golf Tournament by Salina Guns & Hoses will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Salina. This is a four-person scramble, and begins at 12:00 p.m. Registration is $85 per player. Contact Mike Ascher by email or phone at: [email protected] or (785)822-8557 with your registration information. This filled up fast last year so don’t wait! Make that call or send that email to secure your team entry as we can only take 32 teams! The family support this year is an amazing law enforcement family. Baby V was born by emergency C-Section on September 11, 2016 at only 28 weeks gestation weighing 3lbs and 8ozs. Upon delivery, Kyzer was taken to Wesley Medical Center, where he received a blood transfusion due to blood loss during birth and spent 70 days in the NICU until he was strong enough to breathe on his own. Kyzer’s parents have have depleted their leave for work. All proceeds from endured a lot since he was born, several trips to Wichita, this event will go to Kyzer’s family to help with medical staying with Kyzer, while trying to care for two boys at expenses. home. After being home less than two months, Kyzer The KHP team…MSTRP Greg Arnold, TECHTRP Robyn was taken to Salina Regional, placed on oxygen, IV Arnold, and TECHTRP Carson Nuss are registered to play fluids and tested positive for RSV on January 17th. He again this year. was taken by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center Salina Guns & Hoses and Kyzer’s family are thankful for where they confirmed RSV and pneumonia. With this your support! For updates, ‘LIKE’ Salina Guns & Hoses on being the 2nd extended hospital stay, Kyzer’s parents Facebook: www.facebook.com/salinagunshoses.
3 Retiree Reunion announcement coming soon The annual Retiree Reunion is tentatively set for October TECHTRP Mike Racy and wife, son, 20 & 21, 2017 in Wichita. The motel used the last several Kevin Michael, 12/24/16 years sold and negotiations are in process at a new CP LT Jeff Lee and family, granddaughter, venue. Hopefully, the details will get worked out in the Leana Celest, 12/24/16 next month so everyone can make plans to attend again this year. Please be sure to check the next bulletin LT Carl Osthoff and wife, son, Carl Adrian, 12/25/16 for the complete information. Also, look for an email to TECHTRP Bryan Clark and wife, daughter, all the retirees in the near future with the new location Gentry Evelyn, 12/26/16 and registration information once it is finalized.
CS II Kathy Knudsen and family, grandson, Cleo Allen, 02/03/17 NEW TRP Jerrod Anderson and wife, daughter, DIRECTIONS Kinsley Gale, 02/05/17 CAREER PATHS IN THE KHP
MCI OFCR Sherry Thederahn and husband, HIRES: grandson, Ryder Thomas-Paul, 02/16/17 Kevin Kill Aviation Mechanic Sr. T Estelle Lanning VIN VIN/MVE TRP Landon Blackburn and wife, daughter, Lyla Marie, 02/19/17 David Judd VIN VIN/MVE Laura Gregory VIN VIN/MVE MSTRP Neil Stanley and wife, son, Ralph Oliver, 02/27/17 Danyell Hebberd Motor Carrier Inspector I I Addison Del Toro Sr. Administrative Assistant I TRP Dustin Gall and wife, son, Kimberly Meader Administrative Assistant GHQ Jayton Dustin, 03/02/17 PROMOTIONS: TECHTRP John Keene and wife, grandson, Anderson Perry, 03/03/17 Bryce Whelpley Lieutenant B Vicki Dumas Administrative Specialist J letter of appreciation Craig Phillips Captain VIN/MVE Carol Barnaby CS Supervisor K Dear Kansas State Troopers, I want to thank each and every one of you for putting TRANSFERS: your lives on the line for me and my family. Thank you so, Brian Grunder Master Trooper G so much for keeping us safe. Thank you for everything Jesse Johnson Master Trooper G you do for the State of Kansas. May God bless each James Oehm LT M-CJIS and every one of you and keep you safe. TRANSFER /TITLE CHANGE: Thanks again, Robert Armitage Technical Trooper I Stacey Lindner David Monckton Technical Trooper I Darrin Littlepage Technical Trooper I Deadline Reminder RETIREMENTS: Mark Goodloe Major GHQ The deadline for the Summer issue of the bulletin will be Friday, May 26, 2017. Please submit your articles, photos, John Bertram Master Trooper E and Troop News to Andrea Nolte at andrea.nolte@ Noel Mayfield Technical Trooper I ks.gov or to Mary Jane King at [email protected]. Richard Neilson Law Enforcement Officer II I Photos should be submitted a .JPG or .TIF attachments Stephen Crumpler Law Enforcement Officer II K to an email, if possible.
4 Law Enforcement Memorial and CandleLight Vigil Friday, May 5, 2017 Captain Robert “Dave” Melton, Kansas 11:00 a.m.: Reception City, Kansas Police Department Reception for Family, Friends and Law Enforcement Captain Robert David Melton was killed by gunfire on Officers in the Statehouse hosted by Attorney General July 19, 2016. Officers responded to 2nd and Edgerton Derek Schmidt Avenue on reports of shots fired in the area. As officers arrived on scene, several subjects exited the vehicle Noon: Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony they were in and fled on foot. One of the men was Governor Sam Brownback and Attorney General apprehended immediately. Officers began searching Derek Schmidt are scheduled to speak the area for the other subjects. Captain Melton sustained critical injuries when he was struck by shots Kansas Statehouse - Second Floor Rotunda fired by one of the suspects. He was transported to KU Followed by a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Kansas Medical Center where he died from his injuries. Law Enforcement Monument Master Deputy Brandon Collins, 2017 Fallen Officer Roll Call Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Detective Brad Lancaster, Kansas City, Master Deputy Sheriff Brandon Collins was killed on Kansas Police Department September 11, 2016, when his patrol car was struck from behind while he conducted a vehicle stop on Detective Brad Lancaster was shot and killed on May 9, northbound U.S. 69, near West 143rd Street in Overland 2016 while assisting patrol officers who had responded Park, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Collins had re-entered to a suspicious person call at the Hollywood Casino his patrol car when a pickup truck struck it from behind, at approximately 12:20 pm. The subject had fled from causing it to burst into flames. The driver of the pickup the responding officers on foot, but was located by truck fled the scene on foot but was arrested a short Detective Lancaster in a nearby field. The man opened time later. fire on Detective Lancaster, striking him twice. Detective Lancaster was transported to KU Medical Center where CandleLight Vigil he later died from his injuries. Thursday, May 4, 8:00 p.m. First floor rotunda area of the Kansas Statehouse
Ret. Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Kyser, Family and friends of Ret. TRP Norman York Husband Trainer/Auditor Brenda Forrester, Grandmother LT Brian Basore, Mother-in-Law TRP Clayton Hill, Grandfather-in-Law MCI II Joann Hrabe, Father; and Family and friends of Ret. MCI I Leonard Hrabe CSII Roger Brown, Sister-in-Law
TRP Quinten Shoopman, Brother VIN Inspector Lead Larry Shrakes, Mother
VIN Inspector Lead Don Stumbaugh, Mother LT Harold Tillman, Sister
Program Consultant II Carla Boesker, Mother Ret. TRP Carl McDonald, Wife
Family and friends of Ret. CP SGT Herbert Palmer Administrative Specialist Kimberly Ruder, Mother
Family and friends of Ret. MCI I Eldean Mings Ret. MSTRP John Bertram, Father
5 Pinnings 10-year VIN Inspector Karen Pogge VIN Inspector Lead Kira Larson Administrative Specialist April Bruce GHQ
KHP troopers on hand for SAFE Day at the Capitol met retired Major League Baseball Player Adam LaRoche. LaRoche retired from the Chicago White Sox in 2016. He and his family now live in Kansas.
Debbie Kaberline, representing I.T. won the chili cook off. The gift basket auction included a KU basket, Re-gift basket, and several others. The effort raised $701 for emergency food relief, which is distributed through seven different organizations in the Topeka area. Troop A 12/16/16: The Annual Michael Newton Toy Drive was held in Kansas City, and KHP joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Nico Hernandez, 2016 Bronze Medalist for Flyweight to deliver toys to children at Boxing, who represented the USA at the Summer Games KU Medical Center. Later that in Rio, was on hand at the Capitol, and met KHP evening, they headed to the personnel. Hernandez is from Wichita. Ronald McDonald House to The annual Project Topeka community food drive was prepare dinner for the families held, and General Headquarters personnel participated staying there, and present gifts through the annual chili cook off and gift basket auction; to the children. as well as an indoor golf challenge.
6 initially unsuccessful with making contact, he did detect the odor of burning marijuana coming from inside. He was granted a search warrant. Upon execution of the search warrant, four adult suspects were located inside, and were ultimately taken into custody without incident. A search yielded numerous items of contraband, including marijuana, methamphetamine, pipes, scales, etc. Pending charges include Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute Less than 1,000 feet of a School, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 02/16/16: Several Troop A members were recognized for being 2016 High Achievers in multiple categories. Pictured left to right are MAV Tech Darrell Miller; TRP Eli Kennedy; MSTRP Ricky Dilks; LT David Morrison; MSTRP Lindsey Murphy; and MSTRP Curt Gabbert, next to CAPT Dek Kruger. Not pictured: MSTRP Kristie Gatlin, and MSTRP Chris Beas.
12/16/16: Troopers from Troops B and G participated in Toys for Tots in Lawrence, an event which brings together children from the Ballard Center and officers from the Lawrence Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s The 11th Annual Policeman’s Ball was held in Kansas City. Office, Kansas University Police Department, and the Troopers pictured are: TECHTRP Robyn Arnold, MSTRP Tyler Kansas Highway Patrol. Each child is paired with an Bailiff, TRP Eli Kennedy, MSTRP Ricky Dilks, TECHTRP officer, and they buy Christmas presents for their families. Candice Breshears, MSTRP Greg Arnold, and MSTRP Tiffany Bush. 12/18/16: While on frost patrol, at approximately 5:00 a.m., TRP Roy Wise was driving northbound on I-35, a few miles Troop B north of BETO junction. He noticed a silver GMC Envoy on the right shoulder with no lights on, and no courtesy 11/12/16: MSTRP Doug Lehwald responded to K-20 check sticker. After stopping behind the vehicle, Wise near Foxtail Road to assist the Brown County Sheriff’s was surprised to see a very cold looking gentleman exit Department and Kickapoo Tribal PD. Brown County the passenger compartment. had a vehicle pursuit suspect stopped and the situation evolved to a standoff and infant/hostage situation. The man, who works as a courier for a business out of Brown County SO requested KHP Emergency Services Kansas City, was on his way back home to Blue Springs, Unit to respond to the scene. While waiting for ESU to Missouri after delivering items to a nursing home in arrive, Lehwald was able to negotiate with the suspect Neodesha. His vehicle had suddenly lost power, stalled, and successfully talked the suspect into surrendering and finally died on the interstate. He was stranded in -6° without harming the infant. Numerous officers from weather on an unfamiliar snow and ice covered road Troop B, ESU, and Aircraft assisted. at 4:00 a.m. with a car that would not start to keep him warm, and a battery so dead the vehicle’s hazard lights 12/13/16: LT Joe Witham; MSTRPs Doug Lehwald and could not function. Ray Ramirez; and TRPs Logan Cole, Clayton Hill, and Brian Rethman were asked to assist with the execution No one had stopped to check on him, and he most likely of a narcotics search warrant in Seneca. Earlier in the would have tried to walk back to the truck stop three day a Seneca PD officer had been at the residence miles away to stay warm – a dangerous proposition on attempting to locate a wanted person (wanted on a the interstate during the day, let alone at night with icy number of local arrest warrants). While the officer was road conditions and sub-zero temperatures.
7 He was very happy to have the Kansas Highway Patrol provide him some respite in the passenger seat of a heated Dodge Charger while he worked with his insurance company to make arrangements for a tow back home. His considerable relief reminded Wise that our work is not only important, but very much appreciated.
02/01/17: There was an erratic driver, traveling at a high rate of speed. Area troopers located the vehicle driving over 100 mph. The driver failed to yield to troopers’ emergency lights, starting a pursuit on I-135 near Salina. The female driver swerved to miss stop sticks, sliding into the median, where she was placed under arrest. 01/18/17: Walmart Associate Caleb Bohnenkemper, on behalf of Holton Walmart Receiving Manager Chuck Troop D Smith, presented the Kansas Highway Patrol with 01/17/17: TRP Travis Budke and MSTRP Philip Baker approximately 30 plush toys. The toy puppies, bears, stopped a vehicle for a registration violation in Sherman giraffes, zebras, and other animals will be provided by County. A trash bag in the trunk of the vehicle contained troopers to children encountered during their shifts who 10.3 lbs of marijuana and 3.15 lbs of THC Wax. need something nice to cling to during a crisis. MSTRP Ray 01/21/17: MSTRP Cody Honas found 7 lbs 14 oz Ramirez accepted the donation on behalf of the Patrol. hallucinogenic in a vehicle during a traffic stop in Ellis County for a lane violation. It was found in three vacuum-sealed bags in a trash bag in the trunk.
02/01/17: TRP Lexi David stopped a vehicle in Sherman County for speeding. During the stop, she found 60.5 lbs of marijuana and one lb of wax. The drugs were located in a body-sized duffle bag between the trunk and rear seat of the vehicle.
02/18/17: A high-speed chase across multiple counties 01/25/17: Troop B hosted TIMS training. MSTRP Luka ended in a crash. TRP Dustin Dusin clocked a Honda Henderson instructed. Accord at 128 mph. Dusin turned around, and the Honda sped up to 140 mph, before exiting the highway. Dusin Troop C then lost sight of the vehicle. Gove County Sheriff’s units located the car, which was back to speeding on the highway. The driver exited at Grainfield, drove around the area for several minutes, then got back on I-70 toward Oakley, where he exited for a short time, then got back on I-70. The driver avoided several sets of spike strips and made his way to Colby, where he exited onto Country Club Dr. The vehicle intentionally struck a Thomas County Sheriff’s unit. 01/25/17: Troop C received great support from local After driving around Colby, the driver got back onto I-70 businesses towards its troopers, dispatchers, and staff, and continued west. The driver exited at Brewster. KHP’s thanking them for the job they do.
8 ground units broke off their chase when the vehicle left 01/28/17: Troop E held their annual bowling party at the roadway and went through fields. TECHTRP Brandon Lakin Lanes. There were 45 employees, retirees, and McMillan then took to the sky to pick up the pursuit and family who attended. After a potluck dinner, attendees keep ground crews alerted to the vehicle’s location. were able to visit and bowl for three hours. This was the fifth annual event. The vehicle got back onto I-70 westbound. More than an hour after the chase began, the vehicle was missing a Several troopers were awarded Commander’s tire and the driver lost control. The vehicle rolled several Commendation Awards for activity and a job well times into the median. The driver, a 22-year-old from done. See photos, page 3. Kansas City, was thrown from the vehicle. He was airlifted to a hospital in Denver. A female passenger, who was Troop F wearing a seat belt, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. She is not facing any charges. The driver faces charges of Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Flee and Elude and several traffic violations. LTs Dennis Dinkel and Greg Jirak; MSTRPs P. Scott Baker, Doug Reed, James Wright, Shawn Summers, Doug Schulte, and Rob Taylor; TECHTRPs Ian Gray, Jason Duffey, and James McCord; and TRPs Brian Lee, Alex Bebb, and Jonathon Richards assisted.
02/18/17: In the early morning hours, TRP Alex Bebb and MSTRP Doug Reed attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and almost side-swiping their patrol unit. After turning around on the vehicle and pursuing the pickup, 02/18/17: For the 6th year in a row, the Wichita Thunder the driver fled on US-24 and County Rd 23 in Thomas invited the Force to play in the annual First Responder County. During the chase, the suspect drove through Appreciation Police vs Fire game at Intrust Bank Arena. a wheat stubble field and lost Reed and Bebb after The Force is made up of Wichita area law enforcement driving down a ravine. The pickup was located later in officers from the KHP, Wichita Police Department, Haysville the day. After running the tags, they found the suspect Police Department, and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s at his house, along with a stolen pickup he took after Office. The Force played the Flying Monkeys, made up of crashing his vehicle. firefighters from the Wichita Fire Department, Sedgwick 02/19/17: Norton County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop County Fire Department, and Sedgwick County EMS. a vehicle for speeding approximately 95 mph through Facing a 0-6 head to head match up record, the Force Norton. The driver sped off and a chase ensued, reaching have been getting closer and closer in closing the gap speeds of 130 mph. MSTRP Dave Schoenberger assisted with the Monkeys. This year the Force secured their first in the chase. Phillips County was able to successfully spike ever win over the Monkeys by a score of 4-2! The Force the suspect vehicle before they made it into Phillipsburg. was led by two goals from Officer Brandon Bradley, The driver was able to temporarily lose units in Phillipsburg, Wichita PD. More importantly, both team combined to but was located shortly thereafter, conveniently just raise over $2,000 for the Wichita Children’s Home! outside the courthouse. The driver and passengers were arrested without any further incident. As a true representation of the character of the Flying Monkeys, they supplied both teams with blue helmet Troop E decals in support of Wichita Police Officer Brian Arterburn, who was critically injured on 02/07/17 in the line of duty during a pursuit with a wanted felon in a stolen vehicle.
12/13/16: There was a collision on US-54, milepost 56, in Meade County. Three adults, a one-year-old, and three- year-old all survived.
9 KHP Force members include: TRP Jason Fraser, Troop C; vehicle, and both occupants were taken into custody. TECHTRP Ryan Tauer, Troop T; LT Andy Lieber, TECHTRPs These suspects remain under investigation for numerous Matt Mullen and Darren Gifford, Troop I; and LT Dale auto thefts in Missouri. Brooks, ESU. 01/28/17: MSTRP Chris Hammond pursued a stolen vehicle on the Turnpike at mile marker 22. Stop sticks were Troop G successfully deployed at mile marker 32 by MSTRP Kale Collins. The vehicle continued northbound and took the exit ramp to the Haysville/Derby toll plaza. A TVI maneuver was authorized and successfully ended the pursuit. The driver was taken into custody. Trace amounts of cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Troop H
Troop G awarded a KHP Citizen’s Certificate of Appreciation to three people. This was presented for the assistance they provided in getting family members in China notified of a fatality crash.
12/15/16: Recruits, FTOs, lieutenants, and office staff had a welcome luncheon at Troop H for the new recruits. The photo is of the Troop H recruits, FTOs, and field lieutenants. Troop K 01/10/17: The Kansas State of the State Address was held at the Kansas State Capitol in the House Chamber. CP LT Terry Golightley served as the event’s incident 01/06/17: MSTRP Shawn Phillips was conducting a commander, and spent much time and effort planning traffic stop eastbound at milepost 224, when he made the coordination of security efforts. Approximately a passenger side approach. A semi-truck struck the 40 law enforcement personnel were assigned to the driver’s side of Phillips’ patrol vehicle and failed to stop. State of the State. Golightley also coordinated with Phillips pursued the semi and was able to get it stopped. local hospitals, first responders, and partnering state The driver was cited for numerous violations. agencies. The event went off very successfully.
MSTRP Jesse Johnson initiated a vehicle pursuit after 01/26/17: Capitol Police personnel, Capitol Area Guards checking a vehicle traveling in excess of speed limit Neil Thompson and Logan Jones; and CP OFCR Florencio on I-70. The pursuit continued into Kansas City after the Chavez played a role in detecting, monitoring, and subject avoided stop sticks. Johnson successfully utilized apprehending a burglary suspect who gained access to tactical vehicle intervention (TVI) to end the pursuit and an unattended minivan near Memorial Hall. The suspect take the driver and passenger into custody. MSTRP Chris was observed taking a cellphone, purse, and coat from Beas assisted. the van. Chavez located a bicyclist fitting the description of the suspect near 10th and Jefferson. He appeared to MSTRP Carl Koenig pursued a stolen pickup truck and be in possession of a coat and purse. The suspect fled the trailer westbound on I-70 at mile marker 187. Stop sticks area when Chavez tried to make contact. He was later were successfully deployed at mile marker 179 by discovered hiding under a porch on Hancock St. With MSTRP Ryan Kufahl. The vehicle exited at South Topeka the assistance of other officers, Chavez took the suspect toll plaza and went north on I-470. The pursuit was into custody without incident, and he was booked on terminated in Topeka due to the suspect vehicle driving charges of Burglary and Obstruction. erratically. KHP aircraft was able to assist in locating the
10 Troop M Troop N 02/09/17: TECHTRP Chris Nicholas was awarded the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Award for Excellence for the Interdictor of the Year. The ceremony took place in Washington D.C. The ceremony kicked off with opening remarks from newly appointed, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session, followed by Virginia U.S. congresswoman Barbara Comstock. Troop R Troop A 2017 Retiree Range Troop M adopted four more angels this year for Christmas Troop A Retiree Range will be on Friday, April 14th 0800- through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program. The tree 1600 hours, and Saturday, April 15th 0800-1600 hours. was set up at the Salina Central Mall with names of all the *Please note, a BBQ lunch will be provided by retiree children from newborn to 12-years-old, and their needs Steve McKinzie for lunch on Saturday, April 15th* for the holiday season. The angel has information including shoe and clothing sizes to help in purchasing Please contact MSTRP Jason Wohlgemuth to schedule individual gifts for each child. Troop M adopted two girls your range time and RSVP for lunch via email: Jason. and two boys; Nataly, three-years-old; Nicole, six-years- [email protected] by April 1st. old; Michael, three-years-old; and Brian, seven-years-old. Not only did Troop M provide them with sleepwear, shoes, coats, gloves, caps, socks, and other clothing, but Upcoming Retiree Coffees they always sneak in fun stuff. The gifts provided not only presents on Christmas day, but will help meet their needs Troop A throughout the year. A big thank you to CS IIs Joelle Thursday, September 7th, 9:00 – 11:00 Maxwell, Lindsey Haworth, Julia Duell, Vanessa Crotinger, Kacey Plante, Lillian Beebe, Heather Froelich, Debbie Hurlbert, Julie Aeschliman, Amy Martin, Peggy Tillett, and Troop B Sally Keeler; CS Is Sue Lefort, Andrea House, and Amy Thursday, May 18th, 9:00 – 11:00 Strowig; PSAs Vickey Hill, Eva Ragan, and Dixie Phillips; and CSS Nicole Ascher for your help filling these bags. We Troop D hope all the Angels had a very Merry Christmas! Thursday, May 4th, 9:30 – 11:30 Thursday, October 19th, 9:30 – 11:30
Troop E Tuesday, June 27th, 10:30 – 12:00 Thursday, October 2nd, 10:30 – 12:00
Troops F & G Thursday, June 29th, 10:00 – 12:00 at Troop F Thursday, October 5th, 10:00 – 12:00 at Troop G
02/13/17: CAPT Justin Bramlett received an award from Troop H the KCJIS committee. With his move to Troop B captain, Tuesday, May 16th, 10:00 – 12:00 Bramlett was vacating his position as chair of the committee. Thursday, October 26th, 10:00 – 12:00 The award stated: “In recognition of, and appreciation for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the An RSVP to the troop is requested in order to order Criminal Justice Community in Kansas. Kansas is a safer pasties and supplies. place because of you and we are in your debt.” KCJIS Director Gordan Lansford presented the award.
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