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Officials address catch-and-release of Topeka murder suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials are answering questions after the arrest and release of suspects in two separate homicide investigations. Topeka Police initially arrested suspects in connection with the June 21 murder they say is gang-related, as well as the north Topeka shooting that left one dead Saturday, July 13. Both individuals were later released. […]
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
One in jail, one to be released after arrests in weekend homicide in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man who had been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in North Topeka was to be released early Monday from the Shawnee County Jail, authorities said. Meanwhile, another man remained bars in connection with the slaying. Authorities told 13 NEWS that Steve Allen Devries...
Charge dropped for Topeka man accused of murder
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man who was arrested for murder in January 2023 took a plea deal dismissing his first-degree murder charge. On June 27, Skyler J.M. Wilson pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and solicitation to commit aggravated robbery in connection to a Jan. 10 robbery. Wilson was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after […]
Sheriff investigating death of Kansas teen in crash near lake
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas teen died in an accident near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. The victim of the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Brody Minton of Lawrence, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff. Family members reported him missing on Monday and law enforcement had attempted to find him. Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched Monday and Tuesday searched extensively including the campgrounds at Clinton Lake and were working to locate his vehicle in the area.
Reported vandalism leaves Topeka store owners with heavy concerns
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple businesses at the corner of Southwest 29th street and Wanamaker road were targets of vandalism over the weekend. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a report of vandalism at CBD American Shaman, Vapor World and Batteries Plus Business Check. CBD American Shaman window’s […]
Cirilla’s in Topeka vandalized, police investigating
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating reports of property damage at a local adult store in south Topeka Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols told 27 News in a written statement that officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were called around 1:30 a.m. on July 16 to Cirilla’s located at 3330 SW Topeka […]
Well-known Topekan shares insight regarding attempted assassination
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While it is still unclear what motivated Saturday’s assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, Dr. Walt Menninger suggest mental components have played a role in past attacks. ”I had the privilege of working with the Secret Service and I spent a decade working with...
Early morning stabbing in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to a local hospital after police found him suffering from a stabbing in downtown Topeka on Tuesday. At 5:25 a.m., the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to Southwest 8th Avenue and Southwest Topeka Boulevard for a report of a stabbing. The incident is still under investigation, according to […]
Kan. woman with forgery convictions stopped while cashing a check
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman with previous convictions of forgery on new forgery allegaions. On July 10, police responded to a reported fraudulent check at Azura Credit Union, 1129 S Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. The bank reported Tina...
Shawnee Co. deputy tickets driver going 116 mph
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office shared a ticket a driver received after being pulled over going 116 mph. On Sunday, Jul 14 a person driving a silver Dodge was clocked at 116 mph on I-70 near Auburn Road. The driver was given a ticket with a $360 fine and $108 […]
Topema man identified as drowning victim Saturday evening at Clinton Lake’s Bloomington Beach
CLINTON, Kan. (WIBW) - A drowning victim at Clinton Lake over the weekend has been identified as a Topeka man, authorities said. The drowning victim was identified as Cesar Cardenas Olivas, 23. According to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman George Diepenbrock, members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery...
Kansas deputy found crack cocaine during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 150th and Q Road in rural Jackson County on an Oldsmobile Regency for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During...
Shawnee Co. DA Kagay talks recent homicides, charging suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss recent homicides and his office’s handling of cases. 27 News asked about the recent death of 9-year-old Zerick I. Ozuna who was allegedly killed at the hands of their mother, Shyla M. Goracke, 29. Kagay said that while it […]
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