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Burglary suspect accused of drug possession and kidnapping an infant
PARSONS, Kan. — Police in southeast Kansas say they arrested a man who burglarized a residence earlier in the week, and say that same man tried to kidnap an infant from a local hospital earlier this year.
Parsons Police arrested Eric Francis Matthews, 32, on Tuesday in connection to an aggravated burglary reported the day before in the 2700 block of Grand. The homeowner said Matthews broke into his home, confronted a 13-year-old boy, and stole $80 before fleeing the scene.
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Parsons police say Matthews briefly resisted arrest but was taken into custody without injury. According to a news release, police say when they searched Matthews' residence they uncovered methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, pills, marijuana plants, and drug paraphernalia. All evidence will be tested by the KBI crime lab as the investigation continues.
In February, PPD says Matthews was caught by Labette Health security guards, attempting to leave the hospital with a one-day-old baby. They say Matthews did not have permission to take the baby.
Matthews remains in custody pending formal charges by the Labette County Attorney's Office. He was never charged in the kidnapping incident.
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