Lawrence Public Safety Headlines for May 10, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Illinois basketball player ordered to stand trial on Lawrence rape charge]( A University of Illinois basketball player accused of rape for an incident at a Lawrence bar last summer was ordered to stand trial on Friday after a woman testified that she was “terrified” as he allegedly assaulted her. The player, ... [Illinois basketball player ordered to stand trial on Lawrence rape charge]( By: Chris Conde A University of Illinois basketball player accused of rape for an incident at a Lawrence bar last summer was ordered to stand trial on Friday after a woman testified that she was “terrified” as he allegedly assaulted her. The player, ... May 10, 2024 @ 11:31am [3 student protesters arrested on suspicion of trespassing after reportedly causing disturbance at KU library]( By: Staff Report Three KU students were arrested overnight on suspicion of criminal trespass on the University of Kansas campus after they reportedly caused a disturbance at a library. A spokesperson for KU said a group of pro-Palestine protesters defied a ... May 10, 2024 @ 10:27am [He was supposed to stand trial next week for an alleged rape 7 years ago; he says he needs more time to prepare]( By: Kim Callahan Just days before a trial was to begin in a 7-year-old rape case, the defendant has asked a Douglas County judge for more time to prepare his defense. On Wednesday, Judge Amy Hanley — with considerable reluctance, it appeared — granted the ... May 9, 2024 @ 2:40pm [Telling the 'unvarnished' stories of addicts is key to battling the drug crisis, national author tells local crowd]( By: Chad Lawhorn Sam Quinones is neither a doctor nor a scientist, but he’s seen and talked to enough addicts that he has a piece of advice that he wishes the groups Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous would heed. “I think they need to lose that ... May 8, 2024 @ 9:50pm [Lawrence police blotter for May 8, 2024]( By: Listed below is the majority of Lawrence police activity within the last 24 hours. Each afternoon the Lawrence Police Department releases a list of officer activity up to 6 a.m. on the date listed and extending back to 6 a.m. on the previous ... May 8, 2024 @ 5:28pm [One arrested at Palestine solidarity protest on KU campus for refusing to vacate tent]( By: Staff report One person was arrested on Tuesday by the KU Police Department after allegedly disobeying an order to vacate his tent that was set up as part of a protest against Israel’s military action in Gaza. A University of Kansas spokeswoman said that ... May 8, 2024 @ 2:53pm [Teen pleads guilty to shooting 15-year-old Lawrence girl to death while playing with guns]( By: Chris Conde Updated at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 OLATHE — A teenager who recklessly shot a 15-year-old Lawrence girl to death while playing with guns pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a murder charge and a firearm violation. The teen, Davon D. Washington, ... May 8, 2024 @ 12:09pm You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044