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Hutchinson Police Makes Arrest in Commercial Burglary

Monday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at approximately 3:00 am, while on routine patrol, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department (HDP) heard an audible alarm in the area of 30th Ave and Lorraine Street. Shortly after it was determined to be coming... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Make Arrests in Relation to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Thursday, June 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, Christa L. Redd, 36 YOF of Hutchinson, was arrested for 1) Distributing a controlled substance causing death, 2) Distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm (2 counts), and 3) Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Completes Mini-MPA Program

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting for completion of the Mini-MPA program offered by Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The Mini-MPA program is a 16-week intensive professional development series for people... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Conducted 142 Vehicle Stops During Most Recent Click It or Ticket Campaign

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the most recent Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Hutchinson Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to enforce Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws.Officers wrote 78 safety belt citations, one child restraint citation, three speeding citations,... Read More.

Former Hutchinson Police Officer Sentenced on Sexual Assault and Other Charges

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A former Hutchinson Police officer was sentenced Monday to 23 ½ years in prison for a series of crimes that took place over the span of a decade, most of which involved incidents in Carey Park where he approached women late... Read More.

Heavy Police Presence Near Plum Creek Elementary During AM Drop-off

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There was an increased police presence during drop-off time Wednesday morning at Plum Creek Elementary School.Buhler USD 313 said in a message to parents that they were notified by Hutchinson Police of an individual being dealt with in the area of... Read More.

Former Kansas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas police officer has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual assaults that prosecutors say occurred when he stopped his victims claiming to want to question them about drugs. Todd W. Allen entered the guilty pleas Monday to... Read More.

USD 308: Brief Police Presence at Lincoln Elementary

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Lincoln Elementary experienced a soft lockdown after advisement from law enforcement due to a potential incident in the neighborhood surrounding the school. Students were dismissed on time and there was a brief police presence... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Receives FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award

Monday, March 27

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Police Department's command staff has been recognized for completing all three components of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Agency Trilogy.Chief Mikel Golden, Assistant Chief Todd Martens, and Captains Mark Brinck, Kevin McKean and Jason Cummins have each... Read More.

Termination Leads to Stoecklein Serving as Interim Chief of Hutchinson Police

Wednesday, March 15

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper has been terminated. City employees were sent an email Tuesday informing them Hooper had been let go effective immediately. City Manager Kendal Francis told Ad Astra News Wednesday morning that due... Read More.

Hutchinson Police and Fire to Hoop It Up for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Friday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson FOP Lodge 7, and Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department have challenged The Hutchinson Fire Department to a benefit Basketball game for Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Reno County on Saturday, February 25th. Hutchinson, Guns-N-Axes will take place... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officers Respond to Robbery at Local Restaurant

Wednesday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On January 24, 2023, at 8:53 pm officers of the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to Jimmy Johns in reference to a robbery. Employees reported that a male suspect who attempted to conceal his identity entered the store and demanded currency... Read More.