Tag: Thomas County

Six Arrested Following Six-Month Narcotics Investigation in Thomas County

A drug enforcement operation in Colby, Kansas, led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of substantial quantities of controlled substances, including methamphetamine and marijuana. The six-month investigation, concluded on January 13, 2026, involved extensive collaboration with state law enforcement and executed multiple search warrants.

Colby Man Dies in Thomas County Motorcycle Accident

A Colby man, 62-year-old Duane D. Kriegshauser, died following a motorcycle accident just after noon on Sunday in Thomas County.

Suspect Apprehended After Shots Fired Incident in Brewster

A suspect was arrested after firing shots at a home in Brewster, Kansas, on May 13, 2025. The incident was linked to a theft in Colby. The suspect fled but was apprehended after a pursuit ending in a crash. Authorities confirmed no public threat remains and thanked the community for its assistance.

Fatality Accident Reported In Thomas County Friday

A fatal accident in Thomas County on Friday involved a 2007 Ford F250 pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Kade Homm. The vehicle veered off County Road 21, striking a tree, killing 21-year-old passenger Emma C. Brungardt. Homm and other passengers sustained injuries but were properly restrained.

Six Injured, One Dead in Thomas County Accident

A fatal accident occurred in Thomas County, Kansas, involving a 2014 Jeep Cherokee and a 2011 Dodge Charger. The collision left one fatality and resulted in injuries to several individuals. All occupants were properly restrained. EMS transported the injured to medical facilities for treatment.

Two arrested after month-long investigation in Thomas County

THOMAS COUNTY – Over the past four weeks the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office worked alongside the Kansas Bureau of...

Western Kansas woman sentenced for insurance fraud, restitution

COLBY – (May 6, 2022) – A western Kansas woman has been sentenced to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution...

Officer Involved Shooting in Colby

THOMAS COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) responded to investigate an officer-involved shooting at that occurred at...