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Boot Block: Galena Police and Fire raise money for Kids Christmas

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GALENA, Kan. — Police officers have been busy in Galena lately. This week leading up to Thanksgiving they have had the privilege of handing out turkeys to multiple families throughout Galena.

“We hope you and your family enjoy them! From our family to yours,” GPD state online.

Now Friday they are doing their continued fundraiser with the Galena Fire Dept.

Mayor Ashley Groves states online Friday morning, “Don’t forget that the Galena Police and Fire Departments are hosting a boot block downtown! All proceeds go toward toys for kids for Christmas!”

The Boot Block will end at noon Friday.

The Mayor also puts in a plug for Downtown shopping.

“When doing your Christmas shopping this year remember that we have great options right here in town for gifts! Between our retail, restaurant and service stores, there are many opportunities for some awesome gifts! And I know they’d appreciate our business!”

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Galena Kan. Police and U.S. Marshals arrest woman at Galena Motel wanted on Child Predator charges

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GALENA, Kan. — Friday the Galena Police Dept were notified by the Simpson County Mississippi Sheriff’s Office that a female with a federal arrest warrant and an endangered runaway juvenile may be in the Galena area.

Galena Police worked closely with the US Marshal Service, South Dakota Unit of Criminal Investigation, and the Simpson County Mississippi Sheriff’s Office in reference to locating the endangered runaway juvenile.

Late Saturday night, 11:30 p.m., Galena Police, with the assistance of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Quapaw Nation Marshal Service, executed a federal arrest warrant at the Galena Motel, 918 E 7th, Galena.

The suspect, Emily Yeary, 24, of Summerset, South Dakota, was taken into custody. Yeary was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where she is being held without bond, awaiting federal extradition.

Yeary also had an active arrest warrant out of Santa Rosa County Florida for Lewd or Lascivious Behavior or Battery when Victim age is 12 to 18.

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The juvenile runaway was located safe, and taken into custody as a Child in Need of Care.

“We would like thank all agencies who assisted in getting this child predator off the streets, and the juvenile located safely.” — Galena Kansas Police

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