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Overland Park man arrested in Hays for alleged Walmart thefts
HAYS—A 47-year-old Overland Park man was arrested on charges of several alleged property thefts at the Hays Walmart. Hays Police Lieutenant Tim Greenwood said police first learned about Quinn Anthony McDonald in July when Walmart reported a theft. McDonald left the scene but was seen again on October 21st. He allegedly attempted to return a previously stolen item before being arrested outside Walmart when the police arrived, Greenwood said. Court records reveal McDonald was reported found possessing a JBL speaker, a jump pack, a Hart drill bit, a Hart impact wrench and charger, and a pen. The alleged thefts were categorized as felonies. McDonald was booked into the Ellis County Jail on October 21st. (Hays Post)
Hays man arrested for allegedly stealing over $6,000.00 from Dillons
HAYS—A 38-year-old man was arrested on charges of theft from the store where he worked. Hays Police Lieutenant Tim Greenwood said suspect Daniel Lee Hester allegedly stole money from a cash register over time beginning September 21st. Hester allegedly stole from Dillons, 515 West 27th Street, where he was employed. He was arrested at his workplace on October 21st and booked into the Ellis County Jail the same day. Greenwood said Hester allegedly embezzled $6,025.00, which is classified as a felony. (Hays Post)
Hays fire marshal orders Rodeway Inn in Hays closed
HAYS—The Rodeway Inn, 3403 Vine, Hays, has been closed by the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire marshal inspected the motel on July 25th, and found fire code violations, according to Lance Feyh, public information manager for the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Another inspection was conducted on August 7th, and many of the same fire code violations were still present, Fehy said. The fire marshal’s office issued a cease-and-desist order to the business. The Kansas lodging inspection reports for the business showed issues before the fire marshal’s order in August. An inspection on May 15th indicated the business’s license had expired. The report also said the motel was out of compliance in the following areas: Facility was structurally sound with repairs and maintenance to ensure safety; Evacuation, fire and carbon monoxide safety measures maintained; Guest rooms maintained, clean and in good repair/toilet room and hand sink requirements met; Guest rooms properly serviced and cleaned, cribs clean; Exterior areas, including playgrounds and storage areas clean and in good repair; Refuse containers maintained, vector control measures implemented, pets; and Electrical properly installed and maintained. Another lodging inspection was conducted on October 5th. The inspector knocked on the doors of four rooms. The report said the person in charge of the motel opened the door to the office and called the owner. The report said the owner confirmed the motel was closed and said employees were in the process of finding new living quarters. The Hays Post could not confirm whether any employees were still living in the motel at the time of the post. (Hays Post)
Woman shot in rural northwest Kansas
RAWLINS COUNTY—On October 27th, the Rawlins County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call stating that a woman had been shot at 3401 Road 17, in rural Atwood, Kansas, according to Sheriff Catlyn Wahrman. The woman was transported to the Rawlins County Hospital by a third party. She was later flown out by Flight For Life.As Rawlins County deputies arrived at 3401 Road 17, a vehicle driven by a man, later identified as 28-year-old McRae Migchelbrink, left the scene and refused to stop for law enforcement. Migchelbrink drove the vehicle across multiple fields, trying to elude deputies. The vehicle crashed, and Migchelbrink was ejected, continued to run, and hid from law enforcement officers. Deputies eventually took Migchelbrink into custody, and EMS transported him to the Rawlins County Hospital. He was flown out by Flight For Life. Migchelbrink is now being held in the Thomas County Jail on requested charges of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, Intentional; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic and certain stimulant; x2—(Cocaine and Hydrocodone); Possession of firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Criminal carry of weapons; brass knuckles; Flee or attempt to elude; Commission of any felony and Possession of Marijuana, according to Sheriff Wahrman. (Hays Post)
