Eight with concealed-carry permits charged with felonies in Sedgwick County

Eight Sedgwick County residents with concealed-carry permits have been charged with felonies while using a firearm since the state first began issuing those licenses more than five years ago, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.

Three of those have had their licenses revoked permanently, while three others have their permits suspended pending outcome of their cases. Two have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, allowing their licenses to be reinstated.

Statewide, there have been 44 permit holders charged with felonies while using a firearm. Most of those didn’t fire their weapons. Many of the cases are rooted in a domestic issue.

Information on the following cases from around the state was obtained from district attorneys, county attorneys, court clerks and the attorney general’s office:

In August 2010, Craig’s car was next to a semi-truck at a stoplight. Pickup behind semi over in Craig’s lane when light turns green. Pickup driver said Craig was going slow and appeared to be doing something with his cellphone. When pickup passed the semi, the driver switched lanes and pulled alongside Craig. The driver said Craig pointed a handgun at him. “I didn’t think I was going to see my kids that night,” the pickup driver told police. Pickup driver called police.

Police found Craig with a black handgun and a big knife. He told police he kept his gun in his lap because it poked him if he used a holster while driving. Craig, who had a private investigator license, told police he was tailgated by the pickup, felt threatened and never pointed a gun at anyone.

About 3 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2009, police responded to a domestic battery call at a west Wichita residence. Marsh was choking a woman, dragging her by her hair. After police knocked on the door, he came outside. Police saw a handgun in his back waistband. Marsh refused police orders to get out on the ground; police said they saw him reach for his gun, so police used a Taser to subdue him. Police found a handgun in his possession.

On the DUI charge, police say they found a gun in his possession. A concealed-carry license can be revoked when the permit-holder is carrying under the influence, according to the attorney general’s office. The charge is set for a bench trial Nov. 27.

On the felony charge, police allege Segovia fired a rifle into the home from outside after a domestic struggle with his girlfriend. Bench trial set for Dec. 5.

Probation revoked during hearing June 2010 because he tested positive for amphetamines, failed to pay court costs and didn’t do required community service. Judge added 12 more months of probation. Probation was revoked after he was arrested on DUI charge in February 2011. Sentenced to 11 months less time served – leaving him to spend about four more months in prison.

On Oct. 1, 2008, Winkler threatened his soon-to-be ex-wife with a gun about closing time at a bar they owned on South Exposition. She said he pointed a handgun at her and said, ‘Don’t make me blow this up,’ ” according to a witness. He said he retrieved his handgun as he always does at closing time and was carrying it in a holster.

Winkler left with his girlfriend, who worked at the bar, and they got into an argument on the way home. At home, the girlfriend said Winkler grabbed her by the throat and pointed a gun at her neck. He threatened to kill her as he chased her across the yard. The soon-to-be ex-wife had already called police and told them they would find Winkler at his home. Police arrested him and seized the handgun.

This story was originally published November 17, 2012 at 9:44 PM with the headline "Eight with concealed-carry permits charged with felonies in Sedgwick County."