Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Gardner police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. on May 2 in the 1500 block of East Santa Fe in Gardner.
A 24-year-old victim was approached by a man with …
Gardner police investigating armed robbery
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Gardner Police Department offers winter driving tips
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the impending winter storm approaching, the Gardner Police Department would like to provide some winter driving tips.
The best advice is to avoid driving in severe snow and ice, if at all possible.
If you must drive in snowy …
Police Chief Francis dies – (updated with service information)
September 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Mark Taylor
mtaylor@gardnernews.com
Kenneth Francis, longtime Gardner police chief, has passed away.
Francis, 66, spent more than 40 years in public safety, and more than 20 of those in Gardner.
Francis grew up in St. Joseph, Mo, where his family …
Morning accident results in minor injury
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mark Taylor
mtaylor@gardnernews.com
One person sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident near the 175th Street and Interstate 35 interchange on March 7.
The accident happened at 7:30 a.m.
According to Ilena Spalding, public information officer for the Gardner Police …
4 arrested following vandalism spree
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Mark Taylor
mtaylor@gardnernews.com
Three juveniles and an 18-year-old were arrested Dec. 28 following a rash of vandalism in the previous evening in Gardner.
The vandalism included damage to Christmas decorations and mailboxes.
Six incidents of vandalism to Christmas decorations were …
Francis explains police department’s arrest policy
November 23, 2011 by 14 Comments
Mark Taylor
mtaylor@gardnernews.com
Many Gardner News readers are asking why no arrests were made after Councilman Dennis Pugh allegedly assaulted fellow Councilman Larry Fotovich following Monday night’s council meeting.
According to Chief Kenneth Francis of the Gardner Police Department, police …
Gardner Police Reports May 29 through June 5
June 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
5/29/2011
600 Blk S Oakcrest Cir Animal Control
183rd & Center Suspicious Activity
900 Blk E Main DUI
900 Blk E Main Alarm Call
500 Blk S Plum Creek Animal Control
100 Blk N Pear Animal Control
600 Blk E …
Police ask couple to leave vacant property
May 19, 2011 by 9 Comments
Amy Cunningham
acunningham@gardnernews.com
A homeless couple was asked to leave a site they had been squatting on at the intersection of Clare Road and 175th Street in Gardner on Wednesday morning.
The home, long vacant, was destroyed by the property …
Alleged Nebraska car thief arrested in Gardner for 2nd time
May 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Mark Taylor
submissions@gardnernews.com
A man arrested in Gardner last month after allegedly stealing a car in Nebraska and leading
police on a chase is back behind bars as a suspect in a similar crime.
Ilena Spalding, public information officer for …
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