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Man wanted for murder arrested in Wheaton

Charlea Mills
        A 25 year-old man was arrested in Wheaton on Friday for his alleged involvement in the murder of Pittsburg State University student on October 9, 2014.
        According to a press release by the Pittsburg, Kan., Police Department, Juan Salas-Rueda, formerly of Pittsburg, was arrested by the Wheaton Police Department for a warrant issued through Crawford County, Kansas Attorney’s Office. Salas-Rueda is the fourth person to be arrested in connection with the murder of Taylor Thomas, 20, in his home by a gunshot wound. According to information released by detectives and the Prosecuting Attorney’s office, the burglary was related to marijuana in the home that was owned by Thomas’ roommate.
        It is believed that Salas-Rueda helped another suspect, Bryan Levi Bridges, 20, avoid capture. There is a $10,000 reward out for information that leads to Bridges’ arrest. It is unknown at this time what Salas-Rueda was doing in Wheaton or what his ties are to the area. Wheaton Police Chief Clint Clark said he was unable to make a comment regarding the arrest at this time because it is an ongoing investigation.
        Salas-Rueda is currently being held in the Crawford County, Kan., jail in lieu of a $2,000,000 bond on charges of murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and obstructing apprehension or prosecution.
        If anyone in the Barry County area has any additional information, contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700. Tips can remain anonymous.
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    • VOICE program gives Purdy kids career exposure
    • Purdy man arrested for arson of own home
    • Three arrested for prescription drug dealing in Cassville
    • Family of Washburn murder victim await justice
    • Dementia Support Group helps caregivers in Shell Knob
    • Heritage Medical Clinic closing its doors
    • Eureka Springs man allegedly flees stop, found with meth
    • Okla. woman arrested for car, debit card theft
    • Cassville R-IV moves forward with strategic planning
    • Cassville R-IV School Board changes made following election
    • Exeter Students compete at Conference Art Show
    • CMS presents final band concert of the year
    • Local businesses participate in Wildcat Wednesdays
    • MDC reports 33 CWD positives out of samples
    • CMS names April Students of the Month
    • Master Gardeners host Garden workshop, plant sale
    • Purdy Business Ed. students earn medals at Crowder contest
    • SW Elementary names March Students of the Month
    • Purdy competes at NEO Music Festival
    • Tooth Truck visits Cassville School
    • Commissioners, Health Dept. move forward with drug-monitoring ordinance
    • Fourth suspect charged in meth dealing operation
    • Protests continue demanding justice for shot dogs
    • Seligman man arrested for alleged domestic assault
    • Two injured when truck failed to stop at stop sign in Purdy
    • Annual Dogwood Car Show slated for May 5
    • Local author Linda Sartin publishes first book of trilogy
    • Haven presents at Cassville Senior Center
    • Minor injuries after car crash results in fire
    • Seligman man sentenced to seven years for meth
    • Exeter Elementary names March Character Kids
    • Aurora man charged with stealing vehicle
    • Harper graduates Drug Court program
    • Roaring River spotlights Earth Day
    • Cassville Theatre production slated for May 1
    • Verona driver airlifted after Route Z crash
    • CHS concert band earns Superior rating at festival
    • Wheaton’s March Students of the Month
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