Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery, After Acquittal

0:00It's May 1st, you're listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news. A 17-year-old named Sloop just got arrested Friday for suspected armed robbery, only four months after beating two counts of aggravated assault, with a gun. That earlier acquittal came December 17, 2025, in a rare jury trial for Juvenile tied to incidents back in October 20, 24. Court records show he's had several run-ins with the law before, but most details stay sealed because of his age at the time. His lawyer, Mark Hartman, also defended another Lawrence teen who walked free last year on first-degree murder charges in a shooting that killed a 14-year-old. Authorities haven't said much more yet, but this quick turnaround has folks watching closely as the case unfolds.