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Perfecto Morales-Santiago, 42, who is not a citizen of the United States, is charged with one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Kansas. He was found Jan. 27, 2020, in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Huschka is prosecuting.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools will save more than $30 million following the school board’s approval to refinance $150 million of the district’s $235 million in general obligation bonds.
The Kansas City, Kansas, community approved $235 million in bonds to pay for school construction projects including the construction of five new schools, safety and security upgrades in 47 buildings across the district and a new central kitchen. Additionally, the last three of the five new schools – Carl B. Bruce Middle School, Lowell Brune Elementary School and Westpark Elementary School – are scheduled to open for the 2020-2021 school year.
“We are continuing to raise the bar of excellence throughout our district, which is evident in the improvement of our test scores, as one example. But we are also providing sound financial management of our district’s resources which raises the quality of schooling that KCKPS students deserve,” said Dr. Charles Foust, superintendent. In addition, he affirmed the value of having the best education environments for everyone, noting that “our students, parents and staff deserve state of the art classrooms in safe schools with highly effective staff and outstanding instruction.”
At the Tuesday, Feb. 11, meeting held at Schlagle High School, the board approved the refinancing of the bonds to secure the savings. In all, the savings totaled $30,553,883.28.
“It is important to ensure that we are making the best fiscally sound decisions for our school district,” Maxine Drew, school board president, said. “We are grateful to the Kansas City, Kansas, community for entrusting us to effectively serve as stewards over the $330 million operating budget and $235 million bond referendum along with leading the district in both academic and operational success.”
Victim shot after giving a ride to suspect
A victim was shot after giving a ride to a suspect at 9:44 p.m. Feb. 13 in the 2200 block of Birch Drive, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Officers found the victim in a car with a gunshot wound, according to the report. The victim stated that the victim picked up an unknown suspect at a gas station and gave the suspect a ride to the area, the report stated.
The suspect then shot the victim, the report stated. The victim was taken to a hospital.
Suspect in domestic disturbance tasered
A suspect in a domestic disturbance was tasered around 8:58 p.m. Feb. 13, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance and found that the suspect had confirmed warrants, according to the report. When officers tried to take the suspect into custody, the suspect resisted by pulling away and trying to flee on foot, the report stated.
Police stated that the suspect refused to follow commands. An officer then deployed a taser and placed the suspect into custody, according to the report.
There were no injuries, police stated; however, the suspect was taken to a hospital at the suspect’s request.
Theft reported
A theft was reported about 6:20 p.m. Feb. 13 at a store in the 1800 block of Village West Parkway, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Two suspects stole merchandise from a store and ran to a waiting vehicle, according to the report.