A traffic stop on I-70 near mile marker 284 Saturday night resulted in multiple suspects fleeing on foot.

On Monday the Dickinson County Sheriff Gareth Hoffman confirmed that when the officer tried to contact the Chevrolet Suburban they were riding in “multiple Hispanic individuals fled from the vehicle on foot.” Hoffman added the vehicle was being monitored by Homeland Security for illegal trafficking.

Hoffman said there had been 11 suspects in the Chevrolet Suburban.  Four of the suspects were arrested on Sunday afternoon about a mile-and-a-half to two miles west of Chapman near Old 40 Highway between Oat and Paint Roads.

There have been searches of the area by authorities that also included the use of Kansas Highway Patrol aircraft. Hoffman stated, “And we’re not able to come up with anything at this time.”  Seven of the suspects remain at large. “Honestly we’re kind of hoping somebody will see somebody or catch a visual of somebody. We went back out to the area again this ( Monday ) morning, looked around a little bit, but didn’t locate anybody else.”

 

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001 one former resident of Geary County was among those who died.

William “Bill” Caspar, 57, formerly of Junction City was among the victims.

Caspar had worked for Marsh-McLennan in New York City. Prior to that he worked for the Central National Bank in Junction City and on the family farm in Geary County. He had served as a member of the Junction City – Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a graduate of both Saint Xavier High School and Kansas State University.

 

From Chapman Police Department Facebook site:

Saturday evening Chapman Police Department was asked to support a Dickinson County search operation following an incident an I-70 near mile marker 284 where multiple suspects fled on foot. CPD responded and provided assistance as is CPD and county mutual aid practice.

Sunday afternoon CPD was again asked to assist county, state and other law enforcement entities. Given the proximity of the incident to Chapman city limits Chapman law enforcement and administration decided it was prudent to remind Chapman residents to ensure normal safety processes were in place. Lock doors, turn on lights, report unusual or suspicious activities or individuals.

County officials have released CPD personnel following efforts to locate individuals involved in the incident. All CPD personnel have returned to regular duties.

Details regarding the incident, individuals involved and other details have not been provided to Chapman city administration. Of course normal safety and security processes remain prudent. If additional information is made available to Chapman officials that would assist Chapman residents in ensuring their safety and security, that information will be made available. Questions regarding details of the ongoing investigation can be referred to county, state or federal agencies involved.

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Monday morning at 10 a.m. at the Global War on Terrorism monument on the east side of the Cavalary Parade Field.

The monument is a small replica of the World Trade Center Twin Towers on a Pentagon-shaped base. It bears the names of Fort Riley soldiers who have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Major Gen. Joseph Martin, 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley commanding general will speak during the ceremony which will also include a wreath laying, a three-round salute fired by an honor guard, and “Taps” performed by a member of the 1st Infantry Division Band.

The ceremony is open to the public.

If you do not have a Department of Defense ID card you will need to arrive early at the Henry gate visitor center to get a pass to the installation. You can go to https://www.riley.army.mil and click on the yell “Accessing Fort Riley” tab on the right-hand side of the page for installation entry requirements.