Sep 09, 2024

Troopers recover a stolen gun at the Kansas State Fair

Posted Sep 09, 2024 9:00 PM
Photo KHP
Photo KHP

HUTCHINSON —Kansas State Highway Patrol troopers are very busy at the Kansas State Fair.  On Sunday night, troopers recovered a stolen firearm, according to a social media report from Troop Tod Hileman.

On Friday night troopers responded to a subject brandishing a weapon on the fairgrounds, according to Hileman.

The subject was placed under arrest for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of a firearm while intoxicated. 

The gun recovered on Friday -photo KHP
The gun recovered on Friday -photo KHP

"KHP Troopers are dedicated to your protection even while you’re having fun at the Kansas State Fair"

The KHP released no additional details including the name of the suspect in the Friday night arrest.