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Defendant pleads to attempted robbery of McDonald’s
The Leavenworth Times
A Leavenworth woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to rob a fast-food restaurant while armed with a firearm, according to a prosecution official.
Jennifer E. Stewart, 24, pleaded guilty Friday to attempted aggravated robbery and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to County Attorney Todd Thompson.
Stewart was charged following a Jan. 19 incident at McDonald’s, 3121 S. Fourth St.
A person, who was identified as Stewart, reportedly entered the restaurant, waving a firearm and pointing it at employees.
One employee reported that Stewart pointed the firearm at her and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire, according to Thompson.
The Leavenworth Times
Local law enforcement agencies will be participating in a two-week seat belt enforcement campaign that will be concentrated in the areas of schools.
The enforcement effort, which begins Monday and will conclude March 5, is being conducted in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone program, according to a news release from the Kansas Highway Patrol.
S.A.F.E. is a locally sustained program administered by students at high schools.
Members of the Leavenworth Police Department will be participating in the enforcement effort.
While seat belts may be the focus of the enforcement effort, Leavenworth officers will issue citations for other traffic violations as well, according to Sgt. Ralph Sorrell, traffic supervisor for the Leavenworth Police Department.