Monday, October 30, 2017

Galena woman sought on two counts of manslaughter for running over two pedestrians

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Wanted Fugitive- Shelby Lynn Colon, 25, Galena, on two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Call 620-429-3992 or text 'tip cherokee' to 88777 with information as to her whereabouts.














July 6 News Release from Galena Police Department

The Galena Police Department is investigating a vehicle – pedestrian accident which occurred early this morning at 18th and Main Street in Galena, KS.

The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 07:05 a.m. a Silver 2001 Mitsubishi Montero driven by 24 year old Shelby L. Colon, of Galena was driving South on Main Street when she struck Charles W. Burkybile Jr., 66 years old, and Glen A. Roosa 86 years old, both of Galena who were walking north on Main.

Charles Burkybile Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene, Glen A. Roosa was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin were he later died from his injuries.

The Galena Police Department requested the assistance of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office and the investigation is ongoing at this time.






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