December 27, 2025

OTTAWA — A sex crimes investigation by detectives from three counties has resulted in a 18-year-old from Paola being booked into the Franklin County jail.  Sam Raybern was booked into the jail on suspicion of rape and sexual exploitation of a child.  The investigation by  Ottawa and Osawatomie police and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office involved several people, Ottawa police Capt. Adam Weingartner said.  Raybern is a suspect in sex crimes involving two minors between 2013 and 2014.  The investigation continues, he said.

Monday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m.

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