ACPD Seeks Information on Incident

On Nov. 10, 2023, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Arkansas City Police Department was dispatched to Chestnut Avenue and Summit Street to check on a male pedestrian.

Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old male who was found to have injuries, which included stab wounds. Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department was dispatched to the scene.

Through the initial investigation, officers learned that an altercation took place in the area of C Street. Officers quickly identified a group of juveniles involved in the incident. The male victim was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for treatment and has since been released.

One juvenile was arrested, and charges will be presented to the Cowley County Attorney’s office in the coming days for the remaining juveniles.

The Arkansas City Police Department asks that if you have any information about this incident, please contact Lieutenant Detective Jason Legleiter at 620-441-4435 or Crimestoppers at 620-442-7777.