Jan 31, 2024

Sheriff: Kan. man accused of violent crime after investigation

Posted Jan 31, 2024 1:00 AM
Shopteese-photo Brown Co.
Shopteese-photo Brown Co.

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent crime.

Just after 3:30p.m. Jan. 20, sheriff's deputies responded to the Kickapoo Reservation on the report of a previous assault, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Upon completion of the investigation, Ryan Shopteese, 34, Horton was arrested on a requested charge of Aggravated Battery.  He is no longer in custody, according to online jail records.