Ellis Police Department
For June 2024, the Ellis Police Department responded to 207 calls for service, conducted 38 traffic stops, and issued 3 traffic citations. Two of the three citations were for speeding, with the highest alleged speed being 20mph over the posted speed limit.
The Ellis Police Department also conducted several felony and misdemeanor investigations, resulting in one adult arrest.
The following adult was arrested in March by the Ellis Police Department:
On June 16, Isaac Henman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated domestic battery. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
On June 20, the Ellis Police Department responded to a welfare check. Officers knew that the subject was out on bond with an ankle monitor, awaiting final sentencing to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Family members of the subject reported to officers that the subject had made suicidal remarks and believed the subject had serious intent of self-harm.
Officers attempted to knock at the residence's front door but received no answer. An officer observed a light on in the garage at the rear of the property. Officers approached the garage and heard an individual in obvious, agonizing distress.
Officers forced entry to the garage and observed that the subject of the welfare check had attempted suicide and was bleeding profusely. Officers immediately, and without hesitation, sprung into action; rendering immediate life-saving treatment and requested Ellis County Emergency Medical Services respond to the scene.
The subject of the welfare check survived their injuries because of the quick-thinking, training and experience of the officers who were on scene.
I would be remiss if I did not recognize and show appreciation to our local EMS and hospital system, as well as the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, for assisting us. Pending the outcome of legal proceedings, a full release on this incident will be made later.
If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 and speak to a crisis professional. You can also visit www.988lifeline.org for more resources. 988 is 100% free and confidential.
As always, we are seeking photos to be used for these monthly reports. Please email them to me at [email protected] or message them to us via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EllisPoliceDepartment.
Thank you to Dustin Mattheyer for June’s photo!
Thank you all for your support!
-Chief Smith