CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — William T. Patton, 28, was booked into the Cherokee County Kansas jail overnight. He is being held on a no bond hold. The second subject being sought, Kaitlyn McMurray, 21, was checked into the jail on two FTA warrants.
Patton, William T. 28, CCKSO, 01/24/20 
WILLIAM PATTON SOURCE: CRAWFORD CO KS SHERIFF’S OFFICE 01/24/20 7:02 AM
MULBERRY, Kan. — KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigations) at the scene in Mulberry, Kansas, tell us they have reason to believe the trail of William Patton, 28, and Kaitlyn McMurry, 21, have led authorities a home on the southern edge of town.
It began Thursday afternoon in this town that borders the Missouri and Kansas line, 809 South Military. It is a family rental home neighbors tell us since the owner listed on tax records has passed away.
KBI deployed tear gas and flash bangs into the residence. Breaking glass could be heard and fumes visible. Also on the loudspeaker directly stating names, and that they have a warrant for their arrests.
JOPLIN: EARLY WED MORNING PICKUP RECOVERED IN PURSUIT; MANHUNT PROVED FUTILE
Joplin Police took the maroon pickup truck that the two were last known to be traveling in during a pursuit and wooded manhunt earlier this week in Newton County. All four people in the truck first spotted at Doc Stop on East 32nd late Tuesday fled the truck into the woods after a pursuit along I-44 mile marker 5. All four were not located in that Missouri search which involved K9, drone a Highway Patrol Air Unit.
EARLIER SEK RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
The KBI, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and Pittsburg Police have been looking for the pair since a string of crimes that began in in December. From kidnapping, to assault on law enforcement with a vehicle and an officer involved shooting.
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