A barricaded person was taken into custody about 10:54 Jan. 3 in the 1400 block of West 37th Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
When officers contacted a suspect who had threatened others, the suspect became irate and threw an object at officers, according to the report.
The suspect fled inside and a barricade ensued, according to police. Eventually the person surrendered and was taken into custody without any further incident, the report stated.
Chase reported near 18th and Minnesota
A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for multiple traffic violations and a possible driving under the influence violation at 1:06 a.m. Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of Minnesota Avenue, according to a social media post from the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
After a short pursuit, an outside agency became involved and assisted in taking the suspect into custody without any further incident, according to Kansas City, Kansas, police.
Vehicle theft reported near 108th and Parallel
A motor vehicle theft was reported about 7:45 p.m. Jan. 3 in the 10800 block of Parallel Parkway, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
The victim told police that the victim’s keys were left in the door by accident. A suspect took the vehicle, and the vehicle was located not long after, according to police. The suspect was taken into custody, according to the report.
Junior Dylin Taylor-Cantu made the basket and was fouled on a drive to the basket in Piper’s overtime win against St. Thomas Aquinas. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Piper Pirates rallied for a thrilling 69-65 overtime win against the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints on Friday night in Piper.
The packed fieldhouse was hot and noisy with the energy of the contest between the two teams, ranked fifth and sixth in the KC metro area.
The undefeated Pirates looked overmatched in the early going. The Saints’ zone defense took away dribble penetration from Tamar Bates. Poor Piper shooting and Aquinas’s control of the boards gave Aquinas a 14-4 first quarter lead.
Piper made some headway in the second quarter, using Christian Arndt and Gabe Eskina near the free throw line to create some leverage in the middle of the zone.
Dylin Taylor-Cantu found some driving room and scored 7 in the quarter, getting Piper within 5 at the half.
Piper kept Aquinas within striking distance through the third and fourth quarters, but the Saints still led by 5 with two minutes remaining in regulation.
The intensity of the Piper defense picked up, led by Jaron Briggs. Briggs hit the floor twice to contest loose balls, and he gave the Saints’ ball-handlers not an inch of uncontested space.
With less than a minute remaining, Taylor-Cantu scored and converted the and-one free throw for a three-point play, and Eskina hit two free throws to tie the game. Both teams had late chances to win in regulation, but couldn’t make the shot.
In overtime, Taylor-Cantu created another three-point play on a drive to the basket, and Shelley and Briggs hit pairs of free throws to put the game away.
Taylor-Cantu led Piper with 17 points for the game, with Briggs scoring 14. Bates and Shelley added 13 each, including three 3-pointers from Shelley.
Piper is at the center of Kansas City high school hoops this weekend. The Piper-Aquinas showdown was broadcast on Midco Sports Network as their game of the week.
The action continues Saturday when Piper plays host to the 810 Varsity Sunflower Showcase, a day-long series of games from teams around the region. Piper concludes the showcase tonight when the Pirates play McPherson.
Junior Tamar Bates put up a contested jump shot in the lane. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Taylor-Cantu was encouraged by his teammates as he headed to the line after being fouled on a late fourth-quarter drive. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Sophomore Jaron Briggs looked to put a shot over the Aquinas defense. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Senior Gabe Eskina calmly hit two free throws to tie the game in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)The Piper cheerleaders reacted to the comeback win. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Jaron Briggs, lower right, wrestled for a loose ball on the court. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)The Piper dance team performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Piper guidance counselor Polly Vader was congratulated after receiving a School Spirit award presented by Varsity Brands. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)Freshman Lance Bassett grabbed an offensive rebound. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel)
Town hall meeting planned Jan. 4 State Sen. Kevin Braun, R-5th Dist., is planning a Town Hall meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs. Sen. Braun’s Town Hall meeting will be from 10 a.m. to noon. He plans to have a Town Hall meeting once a month. On Jan. 4, Sen. Braun plans to review significant 2019 legislation, pending 2020 legislation and have questions and answers with constituents. Registration for those who want to attend the meeting is online at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egu3bu6p1cfd1e0a&oseq=&c=&ch=.
Storytime planned at Main Library Family storytime is planned from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 4, at the youth services craft room of the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave. Participants will read stories, dance and sing. The program is geared to children ages 2 to 6.
STEM program planned at library A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program is planned from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the craft room of the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This month, the program will be making glittery slime. The program is geared to ages 6 to teen. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested to https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/stem-saturday-new-years-slime.
