PAWNEE COUNTY— Landon Jay Ellis, 21 of Garfield, Kansas, appeared before Magistrate Judge Dale Snyder via Zoom Monday afternoon from the Pawnee County Jail for formal first appearance in a felony sexual assault case, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.
Ellis is charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (Alternate Count 1) Rape of an unconscious victim. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred at a residence in Garfield, Kansas on or about August 22, 2026.
The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation. Ellis was arrested August 24, 2026, without incident and is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $250,000 bond. Additionally, Judge Snyder ordered that in the event Ellis posts bond, he will be subject to electronic monitoring and supervision by Court Services under standard bond conditions.
Counsel was appointed for Ellis. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for September 8, according to McNett.