Tag: Kbi

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Salina, Kansas.

BOURBON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in Bourbon County involving deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.

Richard E. Beck, a 63-year-old man from Stockton, was arrested by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Rooks County Sheriff's Office for manufacturing methamphetamine. Authorities discovered he was sourcing chemicals and stealing anhydrous ammonia. Beck faces multiple charges and is currently in jail, with the investigation continuing.

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has identified the man found deceased following a violent confrontation and hours-long standoff that left an Ottawa police officer injured on Friday evening.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office with investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 5-year-old in Brookville, Kansas.

RENO COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson, Kansas.

A Kansas man, Ryan Brungardt, faces federal charges for creating child sexual abuse materials, including recordings of minors in locker rooms.

A Silver Alert for 77-year-old James R. Stevens of Great Bend, missing since Tuesday, was canceled after he was found safe in Kearny County. Stevens, who has dementia, was located unharmed. Authorities thanked the public for their help in the search following his initial report as missing.

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this year in McPherson County.

Kyle P. Rector, a former detective with the Bonner Springs Police Department, was arrested by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for misconduct, including stalking his spouse and possessing child sexual abuse material. He faces multiple charges, including stalking and sexual exploitation of a child. The investigation is ongoing.

The endangered persons advisory for 17-year-old Alexandra R. Smith has been canceled after she was found safe in Wilson County, Kansas. Smith went missing from Wichita on July 6, 2025, and was a key witness in a homicide case. Authorities appreciate the public's assistance during the search.

A Silver Alert for 87-year-old Ronald Base from Barton County, Kansas, has been canceled after he was found safe in Osborne County. He went missing on March 9, last seen driving a gray Dodge Dakota. Authorities thanked the public for their assistance during the search.