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2011 Lawrence Crime Maps

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KU basketball player Ben McLemore enters into diversion agreement over charge of under-age possession of alcohol
By George Diepenbrock
May 29, 2012
A Kansas University basketball player has entered into a diversion agreement with Douglas County prosecutors over a minor in possession of alcohol citation, according to court records.
Woman eludes police twice, arrested Sunday at her home
By Shaun Hittle
May 27, 2012
A 51-year-old Lawrence woman led police on a vehicle chase twice in two days. After calling off chases Friday and Saturday, Lawrence police arrested the woman Sunday at her home.
ATM thefts a growing concern
By Shaun Hittle
May 26, 2012
The increase has caused ATM manufacturers to ramp up theft-prevention efforts. A variety of measures reduce thefts, but it’s mostly about location, said J.R. Roberts, a security consultant with Security Strategies.
Eudora police arrest woman after domestic dispute
Staff Reports
May 25, 2012
Eudora police arrested a 19-year-old Lawrence woman Friday morning after she was accused of throwing an object at a man during a domestic dispute.
Lawrence man accused of robbing Topeka bank 12 hours after posting bond in Lawrence
By George Diepenbrock
03:43 p.m., May 25, 2012 Updated 03:52 p.m.
Federal prosecutors accuse a 23-year-old Lawrence man of robbing a Topeka bank Thursday afternoon, about 12 hours after he posted bond in Douglas County related to an arrest on suspicion of two car-wash burglaries.
Lawrence man charged with robbery and theft after incident at apartment
By George Diepenbrock
May 25, 2012
Douglas County prosecutors have charged a 38-year-old Lawrence man with robbery and theft related to a Feb. 29 incident at a Lawrence apartment.
$1,900 reported stolen in forgery
Staff Reports
May 25, 2012
According to a Lawrence police report, $1,900 was stolen April 23 from Capital City Bank, 3140 Nieder Road, in a forgery. A bank employee made a report to police on Tuesday. Knology of Kansas is also listed as a victim.
Warrant issued in ATM theft attempt
By Alex Garrison
May 25, 2012
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect and issued a warrant for arrest in an attempted theft of an ATM that occurred at Patriots Bank in Princeton on Sunday. Officers are looking for Jason Michael Smith, 33, in connection with the incident and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to call their office at 1-888-311-8477.
Man, 60, accused of child sex crimes
Staff Reports
May 25, 2012
Prosecutors have filed 11 sex-crime charges against a 60-year-old Leavenworth County man accused of soliciting and molesting children, according to Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson’s Office.
Topeka bank robbery has Lawrence connection
By George Diepenbrock
05:43 p.m., May 24, 2012 Updated 12:04 a.m.
Lawrence police are assisting Topeka police in trying to locate a suspect in a robbery of a U.S. Bank in Topeka that occurred after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Lawrence VFW may be able to replace some missing flagpoles in time for Memorial Day
By George Diepenbrock
10:54 a.m., May 24, 2012 Updated 06:24 a.m.
The Lawrence Veterans of Foreign Wars post might be able to put up part of its “avenue of flags” in time for Memorial Day, after all.
Lawrence police arrest two suspects in car-wash burglaries
By George Diepenbrock
May 24, 2012
Lawrence police arrested two men Wednesday night as suspects in two car-wash burglaries, Sgt. Trent McKinley said.
Lawrence man charged with child endagerment after driving motorized scooter on Kansas River bridge
May 24, 2012
Douglas County prosecutors Wednesday charged a 26-year-old Lawrence man with aggravated child endangerment after he was accused of driving a motorized cycle on the sidewalk of the Kansas River bridge Tuesday evening with a 6-year-old child standing on the center platform and not wearing a helmet.
KU police, Douglas County prosecutors looking into online threat
Staff Reports
May 23, 2012
Kansas University police forwarded information to Douglas County prosecutors Tuesday after a student on Twitter made an alleged threat to blow up a parking lot.
Investigation ongoing of attempted ATM theft in Princeton
By Andy Hyland
May 22, 2012
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate an attempted theft of an ATM from the Patriots Bank in Princeton, according to a release from the department.

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