A former Geary County Corrections Officer charged with unlawful sexual relations with a female inmate has yet to enter a plea in District Court.

Brian Patrick O’Loughlin was arrested on April 20th after an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female inmate.

In May, Judge Charles Zimmerman scheduled a preliminary hearing for O’Loughlin on July 12th at 9:30 am – a preliminary hearing is where the Court would determine if there is enough evidence for a trial and the defendant would enter a guilty or not guilty plea if the Court is able to provide sufficient evidence – that hearing today was cancelled.

The case has been continued with a status hearing scheduled for August 8th.

Unlawful sexual relations with an inmate is a severity level 5 felony.

O’Loughlin is no longer employed with the Geary County Sheriff’s Department.

In the 24 hour period on July 11th the Junction City Police Department (JCPD) responded to 104 calls for service, issued 21 citations, and made 11 arrests.

Officers report the arrest of 19 year old Adrian M. Battles II, Fort Riley, for alleged possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no headlights and no driver’s license in possession. Battles was arrested in the 1100 block of N Eisenhower Drive.

The JCPD also reports the arrest of 18 year old Maddilynn Jane Small, Minneapolis, for alleged possession of stolen property, no driver’s license in possession, interference with law enforcement, failure to use turn signal, and identity theft.

3:30 pm

The water main break in the area of South Madison Street and West Elm has been repaired.

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2:29 pm

The City has reported another water main break.

Periods of low water pressure or no water can be expected for the next 4 to 6 hours near West 5th Street and N Eisenhower Drive.

Check with JC Post for updates

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10:48 am

The City of Junction City is reporting a water main break.

There may periods of low water pressure or no water for the next 4 to 6 hours in the area of South Madison Street and West Elm Street.

Check back with JC Post for updates.

 

 

There will be two Flint Hills/Fort Riley Joint Land Use Study workshops this month.

The first meeting will be Wednesday, July 19th at the Manhattan City Hall City Commission Chambers at 7:00 pm.

The second meeting will be on Thursday, July 20th at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City at 7:00 pm.

The workshops are both expected to last until 8:30 pm and will include a draft of the report and project update.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) was recently appointed to the U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors. He attended a board meeting at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for the first time this week.

“The opportunity to support young Kansans and Americans in their desire to serve our nation is one of the most privileged responsibilities as a U.S. Senator, and I am fortunate to now serve on the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,” said Sen. Moran. “West Point has a long history of educating and developing not only the best and brightest leaders in the U.S. Army, but leaders for our country, including fellow Kansan, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. I’m proud to be in a position to make certain this institution provides the best possible education and training for the next generation of soldiers.”

The board provides the Secretary of Defense and members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Army. It is comprised of 15 members, six of which are appointed by the President of the United States. The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Armed Services, or their designees, also serve on the board. Four members are designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Vice President of the United States or the President pro tempore of the Senate designates three additional members.

Sen. Moran was selected by his Senate colleagues based on his commitment to the U.S. Army in his home state of Kansas and all those who serve in the U.S. Army across the world. Sen. Moran has also served on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors since February of 2014.

In the 24 hour period on July 10th, the Junction City Police Department (JCPD) responded to 81 calls for service, issued 15 citations and made 4 arrests.

Officers report the arrest of 47 year old Willie J. Robinson, Junction City, for alleged aggravated assault, domestic battery, and criminal use of weapon.

Officers also report the arrest of 23 year old Paul Michael Hurt, Salina, for a Saline County warrant for a probation violation. Hurt was arrested just after 2:30 am in the 100 block of West Pine Street.

We have a lot of good things, let’s continue to work toward that.

Ben Bennett, County Commission Chairman said that Geary Community Hospital is doing a good job of trying to address decreases in revenue, patient loads, and keeping doctors and services in the community at the best level possible.

“There are some concerns about the growth of other medical services in our community,” said Bennett. “Commissioner Ascher and I have both voiced those opinions concerning the military, the clinics, the hospital, the workloads.”

Bennett noted that there are challenges, but the County is trying to provide the best services possible for the community.

“They’re starting to step up – people who work at the hospital, the doctors of this community and our administration and our citizens are starting to step up and say ‘yes we have a lot of good things, let’s continue to work toward that in all these areas’.”

Bennett updated JC post on the issue during a County Commission meeting on Monday.