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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jury convicts final suspect in Salina murder
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Saline County jury has convicted a 38-year-old man of the murder of 25-year-old Camilo Ramirez in 2021. The suspect, Juan Doroteo Morales, was one of four people arrested. On Aug. 23, 2021, Morales, Jaime Leos, Jacob Leos and Kiera Stewart pulled up to the Iron and Front Laundromat, where Ramirez had agreed to meet Stewart. Detectives said the codefendants lured him there. Juan Morales (Courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office) Jacob Leos (Courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office) Jaime Leos (Courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office) Kiera Stewart (Courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office) Investigators said that Morales and Jacob Leos got out of the car and opened fire on Ramirez. He tried to run but was shot in the back of the head and died later. The guns were later found in a drainage system. After a trial that started April 25, a jury found Morales guilty of first-degree, premeditated murder, aggravated assault, and criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. He will be sentenced on Aug. 15. The other three suspects pleaded guilty instead of going to trial. Stewart entered her plea in 2022, admitting to intentional murder in the second degree, attempted aggravated robbery, and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. She testified during Morales' trial. Stewart will be sentenced on May 16. Jacob Leos entered his plea in May 2024. He pleaded guilty to intentional murder in the second degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, and aggravated assault. He will be sentenced on May 20. First measles case reported in Sedgwick County Jaime Leos entered his plea in July 2024, pleading to voluntary manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree. He will be sentenced on May 16. The Salina Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, which the Kansas Attorney General's Office prosecuted. 'Everyone involved in Camilo Ramirez's murder has now been held accountable for their actions. I am pleased that justice was served,' Jessica Domme, Deputy Attorney General, said in a news release. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSN-TV.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Leavenworth officials warn of viral social media scam involving fake missing officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leavenworth, Kansas, officials are warning residents of a viral social media scam. Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said scammers are falsely claiming that a female police officer is missing in Leavenworth. Fairway woman concerned roofing company scammed her The fraudulent post claims 'officials' are looking for help finding a 27-year-old officer. The post further states the officer's vehicle was located 'last night' with her daughter inside and that the officer may be in grave danger. The image below is an edited version of the recent post in Leavenworth. The 'officer's' face has been blurred. Officials said Facebook users across the country may have noticed the post circulating on various Facebook neighborhood groups. Locally, in just 11 hours, the post was shared more than 380 times on one Leavenworth buy-and-sell page. The Salina Police Department confirmed with KSN that the post is fake. 'These posts are crafted to stir emotions and prompt quick sharing, often catching people off guard,' Thompson said. 'After enough people engage with the post, scammers sometimes change the content, adding links to questionable websites, surveys or even ads to collect personal information or spread false narratives. It's a tactic aimed at turning genuine concern into a tool for deception.' The Leavenworth County Attorney's Office is asking the community to remain vigilant and to rely on official sources for information regarding missing persons or public safety alerts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
No, a Salina police officer is not missing
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A post on social media is claiming a Salina Police officer is missing. The Salina Police Department confirms to KSN that the post is fake. The post claims that a female police officer identified as 27-year-old Carolyn Lynch is missing, and her daughter was found alone in her abandoned car. A quick internet search shows that this is a scam post circulating across the country. The officer featured in the post is actually a police officer with the Lodi, California, Police Department. Similar posts with different names, weights, and photos have been circulating for several years. Black Hills Energy seeks $17.2M rate increase in Kansas The goal of the scam is to accumulate a large number of views, likes, and shares before the original poster changes it to a link that leads to a scam or other malicious content, which may attempt to gather personal or financial information or install malware on a computer. Always be cautious when sharing or engaging with posts, unless you are sure they are genuine. A quick internet search can often save you from participating in or having your information compromised. You can use tools like Google Lens, Google Image Search, or TinEye to verify the source of an image online. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two Salina ATMs ‘jackpotted'
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Salina Police Department is looking for the person or people who illegally stole money from two ATMs by hacking into them. Captain Jim Feldman says the crime is called jackpotting. On Monday, Great Plains Federal Credit Union reported the theft from its machines at 605 S. Ohio and 2061 S. Ohio. Feldman says jackpotting involves hacking into an ATM. He says, typically, a thief inserts malware into an ATM, causing it to dispense cash to unauthorized users. He did not say how much money was taken. After 14 years, man found guilty in girlfriend's murder For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Salina woman loses up to $90K in romance scam
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A scammer who claimed to be a U.S. Marine has cheated a 47-year-old woman out of almost $90,000, according to the Salina Police Department. Police say it started on a dating app. The scammer told the woman he was on a mission in Norway. After he hooked her in emotionally and claimed to love her, he said he needed money to get to his home in Nebraska. The woman sent between $80,000 and $90,000 through PayPal, Cash App, cryptocurrency, Apple gift cards, and other payment methods. Then the scammer sent her some videos. The woman became suspicious because they appeared to be generated by AI. Video shows Hutchinson explosion, close call for fire crews The Salina Police Department says a real service member should not have to ask for money to get home because the military usually provides transportation. The Federal Trade Commission has advice to avoid losing money to a romance scammer. 'The bottom line: Never send money or gifts to a sweetheart you haven't met in person.' The FTC includes a list of the lies romance scammers tell and how to report a romance scam to authorities. Click here to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
