After-hours park visitor cited for making threat

Lawrence Police cited a man on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct early Thursday after an incident in Riverfront Park, Eighth and Oak streets.

A group of five people said they were approached by a group of nine men about 2 a.m. near the park’s boat ramp. One of the men threatened to have a gun and told the victims to leave the park, police said.

Police who arrived at the park determined there really wasn’t a gun, but they cited a 23-year-old man accused of making the threat and gave him a notice to appear in Municipal Court.

Police also documented that all people involved were in the park after hours.

Crime

Resident reports beating, robbery at strip club

A Lawrence man told police a group of men beat and robbed him as he was leaving a Douglas County strip club.

The 19-year-old man told sheriff’s deputies he was walking out of The Outhouse, 1823 N. 1500 Road, early Sunday morning when five men jumped him. Bouncers found the victim in the parking lot as they were closing the club, according to a report released Wednesday.

The victim refused medical treatment and told deputies he was missing $30 in cash, credit cards and a baseball cap.

Fund raiser

Boxing event to benefit Pelathe youth project

Boxing matches Saturday night at Haskell Indian Nations University will raise funds for the Pelathe Community Resource Center.

Caroline Hicks, Pelathe’s director, said the evening would feature boxers from throughout the state.

The matches, starting 7 p.m. at the Coffin Complex on Haskell campus, will cost $10 for ringside seats, $5 for general admission and $3 with a student I.D.

Hicks said proceeds would go toward publication of books of poems by participants in Pelathe’s youth projects.

Community

Agencies plan wellness, health fair for homeless

A health and wellness fair for Lawrence’s homeless is set from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at First Christian Church, 1000 Ky.

Agencies will conduct health screenings and provide information on concerns including depression, tuberculosis, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS and substance abuse. Nurses and a consulting doctor will be available for blood pressure and physical screenings and consultation.

Drawings for door prizes will be conducted hourly. Attendees will receive toiletry bags, pastries, juice and coffee.

The event is co-sponsored by Lawrence Open Shelter and the Community Drop-In Center.

Gasoline Prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found Lawrence gasoline prices as low as $1.70 at Presta Phillips 66, 602 W. Ninth St.

If you find a lower price, please report it to the Pump Patrol at 832-7154.