Sep 09, 2023

Kan. felon with history of violence accused of assault of an officer

Posted Sep 09, 2023 10:00 PM
Wabaunsee has previous convictions for battery of a corrections officer, criminal threat, DUI and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections
Wabaunsee has previous convictions for battery of a corrections officer, criminal threat, DUI and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating  a Kansas felon with a history of violence on new charges.

Just before 6p.m. Sept. 1, sheriff's deputies with assistance from Horton Police, arrested Ricky Wabaunsee 44 Horton  on  Felony Warrant, according to Sheriff John Merchang.

 He remains jailed on a $75,000 bond on requested charges of Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, Aggravated Assault and Felony Obstruction.