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Body of 12-Year-Old Boy Killed While Running on Train Tracks Discovered in River
The body of a 12-year-old boy killed by an oncoming train in Kansas was discovered on Sunday, June 22 The body was identified as Kollin Showalter Showalter and 16-year-old Arthur Pollreis were killed in the accident togetherThe body of a 12-year-old killed after being hit by a train on Wednesday, June 18, was discovered in the Neosho River in Labette County, Kan., on Sunday, June 22. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor confirmed he was notified by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) about a sighting of the body in the river, per local news outlet Fox 4. KDWP, the Labette County Sheriff's Office and several first responders arrived on the scene near the KGE Dam, a couple of miles south of Highway 400, just after 12 p.m. local time on Sunday, the outlet reported. Labette County Sheriff Darren Eichinger said a fisherman found the boy's remains, per Fox 4. 'This has been a very hard week for everyone involved. I want to express my gratitude to every first responder and our community who contributed to our recovery efforts,' Taylor told the news station. The body has been transported to the Neosho County Coroner, per KWCH. The victim has been identified as Kollin Showalter. Showalter and Arthur Pollreis, who was 16, were walking on a railroad bridge over the Neosho River near Erie, Kan., when they were hit and killed by an oncoming train. Authorities recovered Pollreis' body shortly after the accident, but were unable to locate Showalter's body for several days. Water rescue and recovery teams searched the Neosho River with boats equipped with sonar. On Friday, June 20, additional resources, including cadaver dogs, were brought in to assist. Search and rescue was suspended on Saturday, June 21, amid dangerous water conditions, before ultimately resuming and discovering the body on Sunday. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A memorial fund for the families of the two boys has been set up at Commercial Bank in Erie. Donations can be made at any Kansas Commercial Bank location. Funeral arrangements for Showalter and Pollreis are to be announced, per a Facebook post from local business Parsons Livestock Auction. Counselors will be available to the community on Monday, June 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Erie High School, per Fox 4. PEOPLE contacted the Labette County Sheriff's Office and the Neosho County Sheriff's Office but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
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12-05-2025
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Man arrested in southeast Kansas had 17 fake IDs, treasury checks, police say
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Southeast Kansas authorities arrested a man last week who was reportedly carrying 17 fake IDs, and treasury checks. A deputy with the Labette County Sheriff's Office stopped a Honda HR-V Friday night for allegedly driving 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. During the traffic stop, officers say the driver identified himself as Desmond Wood, of New York. SEE ALSO: Traffic stop in Labette County uncovers meth lab; 4 arrested According to Sheriff Darren Eichinger, in an 'open air sniff' of the vehicle with a K-9, the dog gave a positive response for narcotics leading to a search. Officers say they uncovered 17 fake IDs with Wood's picture, over $8,000 in cash and 10 Treasury checks made out to each fake identity, the office said; five of which had already been cashed in Tulsa. In addition to the stop, deputies say the cash tested positive for methamphetamine in a field test. Wood was arrested and booked at the Labette County Jail. He faces 38 felony charges including counterfeiting currency, identity theft, forgery, and interference with a law enforcement officer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Traffic stop in Labette County uncovers meth lab; 4 arrested
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities say four people were arrested over the weekend after a traffic stop in Labette County led to the discovery of a mobile meth lab. SEE ALSO: Man arrested in southeast Kansas had 17 fake IDs, treasury checks, police say Deputies with the Labette County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in the early morning hours Sunday at the intersection of Heacock and Grand Streets in Parsons reportedly for a defective headlight. The vehicle was also sniffed by a K-9 during the stop, which officers say gave a positive ID for narcotics. Austin Pollard, 29, of Parsons, was searched as part of the investigation and was reportedly found to be carrying a white bag plus digital scales. Inside the truck they found several firearms including a sawed-off shotgun, the sheriff's office said. A serial number check for one of the handguns came back stolen as well. In the pickup's bed the two deputies say that's where they found a meth lab. With the help of Parsons Police Department, the deputies conducted a probation search of Pollard's home and located additional firearms, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Pollard, Jordan Titmus, 31, Alexander Houghton, 31, and Cienna Best, 23 were arrested and booked into Labette County Jail on pending charges of possession of methamphetamines, manufacturing methamphetamines, possession of stolen weapons, and child endangerment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-02-2025
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Labette County 911 calls drop in 2024
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — The Labette County dispatch reports a decrease in its number of calls last year. The Labette County Sheriff's Office announced a total of 5,972 emergency calls in 2024. That's a drop from the total of 6,138 back in 2023. The overall total shows an increase in calls related to traffic stops, medical emergencies, fires, and officer-initiated items. Labette County Emergency Communications 911 Director Brandy Scott says these numbers can help dispatchers be more accountable to the public and help law enforcement pinpoint certain areas. Scott adds that in some cases, an increase in calls could be related to weather—such as droughts leading to more fires or snow leading to more people in ditches. But when people call 911—and for what reason—could play a role in slightly skewing the numbers as well. 'But if you see something that needs to be reported but isn't really an emergency, you can go ahead and report it in. And I think that's why you see our overall calls went up just a little bit, but our 911 calls actually went down. I think the general public's doing better about using 911 only when 911 is needed,' said Scott. Scott says this year, dispatch started a new app called 'Lightning'—which allows the sheriff's office to have full access to the 911 map. For example, if a dispatcher is on a call, either via phone or video chat, the responding officer can see where that person is and go from there. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-02-2025
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Police chase in rural Kansas ends with a crash
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — One person is dead after a police pursuit with a suspect ends in a crash in southeast Kansas. According to the Labette County Sheriff's Office, John Henry Jones, V, 52, succumbed to his injuries sustained in a crash Thursday while attempting to outmaneuver authorities. Earlier that day, a deputy witnessed Jones' tan Ford F-150 run a stop sign at a high speed. When the deputy attempted to stop Jones, he accelerated and tried to lose the deputy by going through a field. Authorities in Southeast Kansas investigate multiple weather-related crashes Human remains found in northeast Oklahoma identified as missing transgender woman Historic Kansas school built in 1904 set to reopen with new purpose At speeds of over 100 mph, Jones ran four other motorists off the road during the chase and slammed his brakes at one point causing the deputy to sideswipe him. This continued northbound on Wallace Rd until Jones missed the curve at 22097 Wallace Rd. and hit a tree. First responders transported Jones to Labette Health where he was pronounced dead. The Labette County Sheriff's Office says Jones was found to be driving while suspended. He also had arrest warrants out of Montgomery County and Neosho County. Jones also had multiple felony drug convictions in Kansas dating back to 2005. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
