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ROBERT PIERCE

• Leader & Times

The Liberal Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted in Seward County for several counts of sexual exploitation of a child, electronic solicitation and aggravated sexual battery.

LPD said Adolfo Marcus Calleja, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, is believed to have left the Liberal area when became aware of the criminal investigation.

“If you have information about Mr. Calleja’s whereabouts, please call the Liberal Police Department at 620-626-015- or remain anonymous by calling 620-624-4000,” a release from LPD said. “You may also submit tips to the U.S. Marshals Service at www.usmarshals.gov.”

ROBERT PIERCE

 • Leader & Times

Law enforcement have released more information in the case of two missing Hugoton women whose vehicle was found abandoned in late March south of Elkhart.

Saturday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation issued a press release saying four individuals had been arrested after agents investigated the vehicle and determined there was evidence to indicate foul play in the suspicious disappearance of 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelly.

ROBERT PIERCE

• Leader & Times

America’s roads see a great number of automobiles across the miles of blacktop, and quite often, road construction workers and equipment can likewise be seen upgrading and building new paths for vehicles.

While driving safely is always encouraged in construction zones, annually, the Kansas Department of Transportation takes a week in April to remind motorists to drive with caution in work zones.

KDOT District Six Public Affairs Manager Yazmin Moreno said Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place this year April 15 through 19, helps raise public awareness of about the importance of work zone safety.