A Junction City man with multiple prior felony convictions and a history in the Kansas prison system is facing new drug and weapons charges following his latest arrest.

According to the Junction City Police Department, Brandon Lloyd Welty, 27, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 2:25 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of West Seventh Street.

Welty was booked into the Geary County Detention Center on suspicion of possession of an unknown controlled substance, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal carrying of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it. Jail records show he is being held on a $100,000 bond.

The arrest follows several previous convictions and periods of incarceration documented by the Kansas Department of Corrections.

KDOC records show Welty was convicted in Riley County in 2023 of aggravated burglary and misdemeanor theft stemming from a February 2022 case. He also has prior convictions in Jackson County for possession of marijuana and attempted obstruction of legal process, and a conviction in Saline County for possession of opiates.

Department of Corrections records indicate Welty served time in the Kansas prison system, including assignments at the El Dorado Reception and Diagnostic Unit and Lansing Correctional Facility. He was paroled on multiple occasions, had probation and supervision violations, and was discharged from one prison sentence on Nov. 20, 2025.

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A Junction City man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police said he allegedly fired a gun within city limits and assaulted multiple people during a domestic disturbance.

According to the Junction City Police Department, officers responded just after 12 p.m. Friday, July 18, to the 1100 block of North Eisenhower Drive.

Police arrested Gregory Tirece Reed, 55, of Junction City, on suspicion of unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits, three counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint and felony domestic battery.

Jail records show Reed was booked into the Geary County Detention Center just before 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18. As of the latest jail report, no bond had been set.

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A Junction City man was arrested early Friday after police said he discharged a firearm and damaged property.

Nicholas Taylor Salay, 25, of Junction City, was arrested just before 3 a.m. July 10 at 200 S. Jefferson St.

According to the Junction City Police Department, Salay was arrested on charges of criminal discharge of a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling, possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and criminal damage to property.

As of Friday morning, no bond had been set and he remained confined in the Geary County Detention Center.

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The Junction City Police Department says preliminary findings indicate heat exposure caused the death of K-9 Police Service Dog Vethos, who died while on duty Monday.

In an update, the department said Vethos was found unresponsive inside a K-9-equipped patrol vehicle. Officials said preliminary findings point to heat exposure as the cause of death.

The department has asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to conduct an independent third-party investigation into the incident. JCPD said it will fully cooperate with the investigation.

In accordance with department policy, Vethos’ handler has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Vethos, a Belgian Malinois, joined the Junction City Police Department in 2024 and served in the Investigations Division. The department said his loss continues to be felt throughout the agency and the Junction City community.

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A Junction City woman was arrested early Tuesday after a reported domestic disturbance, according to the Junction City Police Department.

Nasha Serwaa-Bonsu, 23, was arrested just after 12 a.m. July 8 at a residence in the 1800 block of Caroline Avenue.

She was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

According to the Geary County Detention Center inmate roster, Serwaa-Bonsu was booked into the jail just before 1 a.m. Tuesday. As of Tuesday morning, no bond had been set and she remained confined in the Geary County Detention Center.

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The Junction City Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Police Service Dog Vethos, who died while on duty Monday.

In a statement released Monday, the department said the Belgian Malinois joined JCPD in 2024 and served in the Investigations Division alongside his handler.

Officials said the circumstances surrounding Vethos’ death remain unknown. A full investigation has been launched, and additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

The department said its immediate focus is on determining what led to Vethos’ death while supporting his handler through the loss.

“We ask our community to keep Vethos in your thoughts,” the department said in its statement. “Vethos was more than a working dog. He was a protector, a teammate, and a member of the JCPD family. This loss is felt deeply across our entire department.”

The department marked Vethos’ end of watch as July 6, 2026.

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A Junction City man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading law enforcement on a pursuit while committing multiple traffic violations.

Justin Ryan Kendrick, 29, of Junction City, was arrested just before 11 p.m. June 24 in the 1000 block of Grant Avenue.

According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, Kendrick was arrested on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by engaging in reckless driving, reckless driving, defective headlamps, speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to signal turns, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

Geary County Detention Center records show Kendrick was booked into the jail shortly after midnight on June 25. As of Thursday morning, no bond had been set and he remained confined in the Geary County Detention Center.

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A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple felony charges involving an alleged child victim, according to Geary County authorities.

Brandon Bryant Ingram Jr., 39, of Junction City, was arrested just before 9 a.m. June 24 at the Geary County District Court on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent solicitation of a child and sexual exploitation of a child.

According to the Geary County Detention Center inmate roster, Ingram was booked into the jail just after 10 a.m.

As of Thursday morning, no bond had been set and Ingram remained confined in the Geary County Detention Center.

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The 151st graduation ceremony for Junction City High School was held on Sunday. The ceremony took place inside the Junction City High School gymnasium. The 2026 senior class was the second class to attend all four years at the current high school building located at 1100 Blue Jay Way.

Students, staff, families, Fort Riley personnel, USD 475 Board of Education members and the Junction City community gathered for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony, where 343 Junction City High School seniors received their diplomas.

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A person was found dead inside a vehicle after a crash late Sunday at the Junction City Walmart.

Officers with the Junction City Police Department responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. at 521 E. Chestnut Street and located a vehicle that had struck large electrical components associated with the business. The crash caused damage to the Walmart store’s electrical infrastructure, leading to a loss of power and temporary closure.

Police did not identify the deceased individual, but ruled out foul play. Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation.

Police are asking anyone that witnessed the crash to submit tips to (785) 762-5912 or through Crime Stoppers at (785) 762-8477.

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