Below are the latest Press Releases
issued by the Public Relations
Division of the Wyandotte County
Sheriff's Department.
11/28/2006
Donate Old or Discarded Working Cell Phones
Please donate old or discarded working cell phones to the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office. Phones will be given to the victims of domestic violence for emergency use only. Please have chargers available. For more information, contact Patti Fritze at 913-573-8190 or Sherry Anderson at 913-573-8101.
9/25/2006
Weed and Seed
Friday 09/22/06 the Sheriff's Office and the KCK Police Department joined forces in the weed and seed program to flood the 117 district area of the city to bring those offenders found to justice. Sheriff Green wishes to thank KCKs Chief Sam Breshears for the cooperative effort that was displayed and looks forward to working with the new Chief to bridge gaps between the Departments.
At 1800 hours 7 Central Patrol Shift I Officers and a Sgt; Under Sheriff Mellott and 11 of his deputies, 4 of which manned transport vans for the operation and 2 Code Enforcement Officers briefed at Central Patrol. District #117 was divided into three zones and officers were given a spreadsheet with subjects wanted for outstanding felony county warrants who had known addresses in the district. Officers were also given information about addresses with the highest calls for service for follow-up.
TOTALS for WyCo Sheriff and KCKPD:
7 Felony Arrest
16 Warrant Arrest
3 Misd. Arrest
12 FIFs
17 Tows
1 DUI
68 Citations
55 Offenders
290 Hours
9/15/2006
Hours for Tow Release Changed
Please be advised that the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office will be changing the hours of operation for tow release to the public. Effective October 2, 2006, hours available to the public to request a tow release will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday at the Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your cooperation.
9/13/2006
ARE THE KIDS ALRIGHT?
STORIES ABOUT CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN TEXAS
This free video presentation: ARE THE KIDS ALRIGHT is a documentary that portrays the struggles facing Texas families who have a child with mental illnesses in getting the help they need. The documentary not only portrays the steep obstacles and painful choices confronting families who have a loved one suffering from mental illness, but the daily struggles of mental health advocates, service providers, and policy makers in trying to help these youths get appropriate treatment. The fact is that Texas is not alone is this struggle, each State’s mental health system has faced budget cuts over the past decade that continues to put our mentally ill youth further at risk. Active participation and discussion is encouraged.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
TIME: 5:30 PM—7:00 PM
LOCATION: 710 N. 7TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, JUSTICE COMPLEX—SHERIFF’S TRAINING ROOM
SHERIFF’S TRAINING ROOM
Funding provided by T.I.P.S. (Teaching Individuals Positive Skills), the Juvenile Justice Authority and the Department of Community Corrections Juvenile Services Division. Sara Toms, TIPS Program Liaison. 913-573-8232. Email: stoms@wycokc.or
For Additional Information, Contact:
John W. Stump, Jr., M.S., Therapist
Office for Juvenile Behavioral and Mental Health
913-573-8131
Email: JStump@wycokck.org
8/30/2006
Probate Court
August 30, 2006 - A Wyandotte County Sheriffs Deputy had an individual appearing in probate court run from the Court House at 1200hrs. Probate is a civil process, not a criminal process. Persons appearing in probate court would be handcuffed only if there was a threat to self or others. With the assistance of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, the individual was apprehended at 8th and Orville. The individual was returned to the hospital where he had previously resided.
8/30/2006
Stolen Truck
August 30, 2006 - Wyandotte County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a request for assistance from the Edwardsville Police Department at 1330hours. Suspects identified by the Edwardsville PD had previously abandoned a stolen truck in Edwardsville and fled the scene. Upon the investigation at the scene, Edwardsville PD believed that the suspects were staying at the American Inn Motel, located at 78th and I-70, in Kansas City, Kansas. As WYCO Sheriff’s Deputies were en route to the American Inn Motel, a citizen flagged down a Deputy and informed the Deputy that a suspicious person was sited at the Penrod Motel located at 86th street. Deputies then responded to both the American Motel and the Penrod Motel.
Deputies responding to the Penrod Motel arrested a suspect in connection with the Edwardsville incident. During the course of the arrest, another suspect arrived and was arrested on an unrelated drug charge.
At the American Inn on 78th and I-70, Deputies arrested four individuals believed to be involved in with the stolen truck, stolen property and warrants. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Edwardsville Police Department arrested six suspects in all. All six are in the Wyandotte County Jail with a 48-hour hold pending the results of the joint investigation. One suspect arrested did have a Topeka, KS Warrant issued regarding the Torture of a Child.
7/1/2006
Juvenile Detention Intern Announcement
The Juvenile Detention Center’s (JDC) Office for Juvenile Behavioral and Mental Health is pleased to announce recent additions to our staff. JDC has joined with MidAmerica Nazarene University, Friends University, Park College, Johnson County Community College, KU School of Social Work and Webster University in hosting master’s level interns from the Graduate Studies in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy programs. This year we have also accepted interns completing Bachelors level programs in Psychology and Social Work to assist our Masters level interns.
•Akua Cosby - Greetings! My name is Akua Cosby, a graduate intern at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. I am currently in the Master of Counseling Program, pursuing a degree in Family and Marriage Therapy and Professional Counseling. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Kansas State University (GO WILDCATS) in 2003. When I am not studying, I enjoy shopping, reading, interior decorating, listening to gospel music and spending quality time with family and friends. I am an active member the Kansas City Kansas Alumnae Chapter of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc, a public service organization. My objective is to perfect to be a "RESTORER OF HOPE" to all, as I travel on this faith journey to my passion.
•David Garcia - David Garcia is working on completing his Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with Friend's University. David is also interning part time at TLC (previously KEYS Youth Services). During his undergrad studies in youth ministry David saw the need that youth have to be understood and to be helped through some of the many hard situations that so many youth face these days. Also he realized that in order to work effectively with youth the family would have to be involved in order that the next generation might begin on as firm a footing as possible.
•Pamela Henderson - Pamela Henderson is completing her Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling and Guidance with an emphasis in Mental Health. Currently, she is matriculating at Webster University, Kansas City, Missouri. Pamela has been in our office since March 2006 and she will continue her internship through July 2006. Pamela has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Baker University, in Baldwin City, Kansas. Pamela comes to the Wyandotte County Juvenile Detention Center with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has worked extensively with abuse and neglected children at Spofford, Wyandotte House Inc., and the Crittenton Center. Her professional ingenuity led her to work with adult clients who were severely and persistently mentally ill. She served as a supervisor at Rockhill Manor, a 175-bed facility, which provides housing; for adults who are severely and persistently mentally ill. In addition, she also provided over seven years of counseling, case management, and wrap-around services for dually diagnosed clients at Swope Parkway Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
•Alex Lopez - Alex Lopez is completing his Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with Friends University. Alex thoughts on being at this internship site is the following: “It is my thought and hope that if the residents have a great experience with therapy that over time they will value therapy and see that it has a place in their lives now and when the need be in the future. My hope is that residents would learn that therapy is not a quick fix and that it takes dedication on their and the therapist part. I realize that trust is a very big issue in many of their lives. I hope to offer the residents my empathy and be a person that will listen. I hope to learn much from the residents and everyone involved with JDC. I fee lucky to be a part of this community.” Alex was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. He has also lived in three major cities Chicago, Los Angeles and NYC. He is glad to be back home.
•Sara Spiegelhalter - My name is Sara Spiegelhalter. I am currently working towards my Bachelors in Psychology at Park University. I am a full-time student and I work full-time with MedTrak Services. My goal is to get my masters degree within 2-3 years after obtaining my bachelors, and I am hoping this internship will help me narrow my field of study.
•I am Charles E. Jones a graduate student attending Webster University majoring in General Counseling. I am currently working for FedEx Ground as a line-haul service manager and as an intern therapist at the juvenile detention center. I have an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Central Texas College and a Bachelors Degree in Justice Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. I am currently an officer in the Kansas Army National Guard with a total of 14 years of military service. I am also a member of the PSI–CHI National honor society. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and currently live in Leavenworth, Kansas. Upon completion of my graduate studies I hope to pursue a career working with at risk teens. I am a father of four and currently unmarried.
•Laura Jenson is a Clinical Level Master of social work student at the University of Kansas. Her past work experience includes counseling and advocating for victims of domestic violence, mentoring through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, and participating in Animal Assisted Therapy with hospitalized persons. Laura graduated in 2005 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s of Art degree majoring in Ballet and Modern Dance. Next, she moved on to begin her graduate level work in the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas. In her first year of graduate work, Laura counseled children and created an Animal Assisted Therapy Program through the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Lawrence, KS.
During her internship at the Wyandotte County Juvenile Detention Center, Laura is looking forward to creating an Animal Assisted Therapy program. Laura and her therapy dog, Allie, are certified through the Delta Society in the Pet Partner’s Program. Laura hopes that the addition of an Animal Assisted Therapy Program will be helpful to the residents of the Juvenile Detention Center.
Jessica Barr, Jared Christy and Sue Case our interns from 2005 have graduated from their programs and will be completing their internship with our office. We thank them for all of their hard work and dedication and wish them the best of luck. If you have any questions about our programs here at Wyandotte County Juvenile, feel free to email or give us a call.
