Crime in Lawrence runs on incidents, law enforcement activity, court cases and public safety policy, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes investigations, trials and the departments that oversee municipal security.
A Lawrence, Kansas, resident restrained an intruder found in his garage until officers arrived, and the suspect was booked on three counts of aggravated burglary.
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Do you feel safe from break-ins in your neighborhood?
The court keeps Daileon Maurice Thomas in custody following a request for a personal-recognizance bond.
A woman was taken into custody after police discovered her inside a Lawrence Dollar General on Sunday morning.
University officials and Lawrence Police launched an investigation after staff found a recording device.
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Do you feel your local schools are safe from threats of violence?
Police negotiated peacefully with a man in crisis after he threatened school violence, prompting a district lockout.
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Should courts offer diversion programs to defendants who have admitted to significant theft?
Ethan Cade Waters admitted to stealing nearly $50,000 from a Lawrence grocery store location.
Regular subjects here include active investigations, court proceedings, departmental policy shifts and public safety trends. Coverage takes in every part of the city and the communities around it as events develop. The administration of the court system and the operational structure of law enforcement define the cadence of these stories. Staffing levels and case backlogs often determine the pace at which news moves through the justice system.
