Newton: Charges pending in fatal shooting

Authorities are unsure whether charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of a Newton man.

Self-defense may have been the motive in the death early Saturday morning of George Eason Jr., 18, said Newton police detective T. Walton.

“As of right now, the shooter has been identified and questioned,” Walton said. “Self-defense appears to be involved in this case, so it’s unclear at this point whether any charges will be filed.”

The name of the person who did the shooting has not been released pending any possible charges, Walton said.

Walton said he hopes to forward final reports this week to Harvey County Atty. Matt Treaster for a decision on charges.

Kansas City, Mo.: Kansas City teen probed in child’s death

A Kansas City teen-ager is being investigated in the death of an 18-month-old girl who was left in his care.

Nakia Williams died Sunday morning of an apparent head injury, Jackson County authorities said.

Police said the infant’s mother had asked the 14-year-old son of a friend to watch the child Saturday while the mother and friend went to the store.

When they returned, the teen was holding the unconscious child.

The boy said he was in another room when he heard a noise from the child’s room and found her lying motionless on the bed.

HUTCHINSON: Hearing set in alleged state fair ticket scam

Hearings have been set for three Kansas State Fair volunteers accused of bilking the fair out of more than $4,000.

Pattie L. Norris, 38, and Buddy Norris, 37, and Lisa A. Goff, 40, made first appearances Monday in Reno County District Court.

Their preliminary hearings were set for 9 a.m. April 10.

Each is charged with one count of felony theft and conspiracy to commit that theft, Assistant Dist. Atty. Faith Maughn said.

They are free on $2,500 bond each.