Police say pair tried to pawn fake gold
A 33-year-old Oklahoma man was booked Friday on three counts of suspected theft by deception, according to Sgt. Steve Yarberry, spokesman for the Wichita Police Department.
Wichita police were called to the Easy Money Pawn Shop at 2525 S. Oliver shortly after 1 p.m. after receiving a report two people had tried to pawn fake gold at the shop.
Yarberry said police found numerous receipts from other Wichita area pawn shops in the man's car.
Yarberry said a 42-year-old woman was also listed as a suspect in the case but was not booked.
"Area pawn shops should be aware this is going on and call 911 if they feel they are receiving fake gold," Yarberry said.
—Beccy Tanner
Officer slightly injured in fall from her horse
A Wichita police officer on mounted patrol early Saturday was injured when her horse slipped on uneven pavement and the officer fell, striking her head on the concrete.
The accident happened at 1:45 a.m. in the 900 block of East Douglas, said Sgt. Steve Yarberry, spokesman for the Wichita Police Department.
The officer was chasing a suspect when the incident happened, Yarberry said. She was transported to Wesley Medical Center by EMS, treated and released.
The horse was not injured.
—Beccy Tanner
Ride will honor those killed, hurt on bikes
The Ride of Silence, to honor those who have been injured or killed while bicycling on public roads, will be held Wednesday.
The event, a slow-paced, silent ride, is sponsored locally by the Oz Bicycle Club. It is part of a national event.
It will start at 7 p.m. at the Wichita Clinic, 13213 W. 21st St. North in west Wichita.
In addition to providing a time of remembrance, the event will promote sharing the road with bicyclists and awareness of bicycling safety.
—Leah Osoba
KC father charged in 2-year-old boy's death
KANSAS CITY, Kan. —A Kansas City, Kan., father has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of his toddler son.
The Kansas City Star reported that the charge was filed Friday in Wyandotte County District Court against 34-year-old Luis Enrique Luevano. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
Two-year-old Juan Luevano was hurt May 7. He died the next day, a short time after he was admitted to the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerome A. Gorman alleges that Luevano unintentionally but recklessly killed his son.
—Associated Press
Police identify victim of dune buggy crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Shawnee police on Saturday identified a man killed in a dune buggy accident Friday in a Lenexa business park as Thomas K. Lodigensky, 25.
Police said the dune buggy left the roadway about 5:30 p.m. Friday. Lodigensky and another man may have been test-driving what appeared to be a custom-made dune buggy, police said. Both men were ejected.
Lodigensky was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Dorian A. Comeau was taken to Overland Park Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash remained under investigation.
—Kansas City Star
This story was originally published May 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Police say pair tried to pawn fake gold."