Updated at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday:
As most court hearings are delayed indefinitely and the public is encouraged to shelter at home, 14 inmates had been released from the Douglas County Jail as of Monday afternoon, District Attorney Charles Branson said.
Only the Douglas County District Court has the authority to release a suspect from jail, according to a news release from Branson’s office; however, Branson has ...
Updated at 8:33 p.m. Monday:
In different times, it would have seemed absurd to call the police because a group of people were playing basketball at the park.
But amid the global coronavirus pandemic, orders to stay at home and guidance to stay at least 6 feet away from other people, concerned residents have occasionally made those calls, and law enforcement officers have responded.
However, it’s not ...
A dwindling inmate population at the Douglas County Jail is educated about guidelines that public health officials have issued in the wake of the global pandemic coronavirus disease, COVID-19, but some women are still double-booked in cells, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Nationwide, advocates for criminal justice reform and some prison staff members have been calling for action to prevent what could become a very ...
A Lawrence man accused of possessing child pornography has been employed in two positions working with or around children, the Journal-World has found.
Bruce S. Springsteen, 62, was charged March 6 with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The complaint filed against him alleges that on three occasions between Jan. 29, 2018, and Dec. 23, 2019, Springsteen possessed “any visual depiction” of a ...
A Lawrence man is facing a charge of attempted second-degree murder, among others, in Douglas County District Court.
Geryan Joseph Murdock, 21, was arrested at his home on a probable cause warrant Friday afternoon, according to the Douglas County Jail booking log.
The complaint in a pending court case shows that Murdock is to be charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated robbery and criminal ...
Updated at 1:42 p.m. Friday:
A global pandemic would not be complete without scammers looking to capitalize on people’s fears and anxiety, but you can protect yourself and your loved ones, even from afar, with a little bit of knowledge.
One scam that’s making the rounds involves individuals and businesses selling fake “cures” for the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, according to a recent news release ...
