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Student Led Protest Resulting in an Aggravated Battery
501 E. Old 56 Hwy.
Olathe, Kansas 66061
For Immediate Release: Contact: Sergeant John Moncayo
February 24, 2026 (913) 971-6950 or (913) 971-6994
Case Number: 20260001999, 20260002101, 20260002106, 20260002148
Victims: Withheld
Incident: Student Led Protest Resulting in an Aggravated Battery Update
Location: College Boulevard / Lone Elm Road
Date: February 20th, 2026
Update: Following the investigation, an additional 18-year-old female was taken into custody. A 15-year-old and 17-year-old male were also cited and released. At this time, the Olathe Police Department has contacted all individuals involved in the physical disturbance.
On Friday, February 20th, 2026, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Olathe Police officers were dispatched to the area of College Boulevard and South Lone Elm Road in response to a reported fight.
Officers were informed that a protest had escalated into a physical disturbance. Numerous officers responded and stabilized the incident. As a result of the investigation, one juvenile male was taken into custody. Investigators are continuing to identify and contact individuals who may have been involved.
The Olathe Police Department supports the community’s right to engage in peaceful protest and lawful assembly. We are committed to protecting those rights while also ensuring public safety. Violence, property damage, or threats to people will be addressed appropriately to protect the community.
This case remains under investigation by the Olathe Police Department. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Olathe Police Department at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.