Tag: Wichita Police Department

WICHITA, Kan. — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in the 1400 block of W. Haskell.

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — Five people were transported to the hospital late Saturday night following a serious collision involving a Wichita Police Department vehicle.

WICHITA, KS – Law enforcement officials issued a fresh appeal to the public on Wednesday as the search continues for 16-year-old Cesar Govea, a suspect wanted in connection with a violent double shooting last month.

WICHITA, KS – A routine stolen vehicle recovery turned violent Tuesday morning, leaving a Wichita Police detective with serious facial injuries and an 18-year-old suspect in custody.

A Wichita man has been arrested after police say he attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl Saturday morning in west Wichita.

CONCORDIA, KS – A Wichita woman is in custody following a violent incident at a local McDonald’s on Sunday afternoon. At...

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office updated that Justin Alan Lane, 36, and Elliott Maurice Kyles, 47, were booked following a law enforcement operation on November 13, 2025. Lane faces marijuana distribution charges, while Kyles is charged with possession of narcotics and marijuana. Ongoing investigations involve multiple properties and illegal drugs.

Savana King, a 31-year-old Kansas woman, faces multiple sex crime charges including aggravated indecent liberties and criminal sodomy with a minor. Her preliminary hearing is set for June 11, 2025, following allegations from an 18-year-old woman related to incidents from 2021 to 2024. King was released on a $250,000 bond.

The Wichita Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving 20-year-old Naomi Oglesby, who was pregnant. A suspect, 19-year-old Matthew Wayne Criscenso, is in custody and faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Oglesby's infant was delivered and is receiving critical care at a local hospital. Criscenso will appear in court later this week.

A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition following a near-drowning at a hotel pool in Wichita, KS, on May 1st. Authorities reported he became unresponsive while playing. Emergency services performed life-saving measures before transporting him to a hospital. An online fundraiser has been set up to assist his family.

Law enforcement in Kansas is seeking 18-year-old Jaden Watts for questioning related to a homicide in Wichita. The victim, Demarc Burgess, was found shot and later died. Authorities believe Watts has vital information about the incident, urging the public to report his whereabouts. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

Wichita Police are searching for 20-year-old Jerry Johnson, a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred on February 11th. Manuel Roach, the victim, died from gunshot wounds after a disturbance. Two suspects, Sergio Clement and Alan Griffin, have been arrested. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.