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District Attorney launches data dashboard on criminal cases in Douglas County

Data on criminal cases handled by the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office are now available through an easy-to-use online dashboard.District Attorney Suzanne Valdez initiated the project… Go to the web page

Illinois man sentenced to 19 months in prison for fentanyl possession and fleeing police

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Armeer Asad II, 34, of Chicago, was sentenced to 19 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for possessing fentanyl and… Go to the web page

Check, Sweepstakes and Work at Home Scams Still Active in Douglas County

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson warned residents to continue to be on guard of check, sweepstakes and work at home scams. Today the DA’s Office was notified that a resident was… Go to the web page

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Latest news releases and newsletters for Douglas County, KS

Where do I pay my traffic ticket?

For tickets issued by the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's department, and Fish & Game officers, you must pay the ticket in the District Court Clerk's office. For tickets issued by Lawrence Police and… Go to the web page

Jury Finds Lawrence Resident Guilty of 2014 Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson announces that today a Douglas County jury convicted Lawrence resident Zachary J. Ortiz, 26, of the June 2014 aggravated assault of a Lawrence Police… Go to the web page

Douglas County to launch pilot drug court program in January

Douglas County is scheduled to launch a pilot Drug Court in January and the program will accept 15 participants. Douglas County District Court Judge B. Kay Huff will preside over the specialty court… Go to the web page

Student sexual assault prevention task force concludes first year

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office’s first-of-its-kind, student-led task force completed its inaugural year at the conclusion of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.The University… Go to the web page

I just received a call from a charity. How can I find out if the charity is legitimate?

Many charities provide valuable services for people. Unfortunately, there are some solicitors that take advantage of individuals who really want to donate money for a good cause. The following are… Go to the web page

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Statement by DA Valdez on the status of complaint by Chief Judge James McCabria

Much has been made of the formal complaint filed against me on August 14, 2023 by the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator. Today, I filed my response. I will now speak on this matter in the… Go to the web page

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