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Report suggests U-turn preceded fatal April 29 Kansas Turnpike crash southwest of Topeka
A Kansas Highway Patrol accident report suggests a southbound driver made a U-turn while remaining in the southbound lanes before he was killed in a head-on, wrong-way collision early April 29 on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Topeka. Michael Goering 72, died at the scene, according to an accident report...
Two men, one woman arrested for possession of drugs following search warrant in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Three people were arrested for possession of drugs following a search warrant in central Topeka, Kan. According to the Topeka Police Department, members of the TPD Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on Thursday, June 6 in the 1800 block of SW Central Park related to an ongoing investigation in Topeka. While conducting the search warrant, officers located synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
'It's, um, it's bad': Acid attack leaves teen girl with severe burns to her face, 2 arrested
Ye'Kira Hollins and Tayronnia West are facing felony assault charges for allegedly throwing acid in a teen girl's face, hospitalizing her with severe burns. The post ‘It’s, um, it’s bad’: Acid attack leaves teen girl with severe burns to her face, 2 arrested first appeared on Law & Crime.
Vehicle rear-ended at southbound Topeka Blvd. and 17th St. in Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A vehicle was rear-ended at southbound Topeka Boulevard and 17th St. in Shawnee County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Online Crash Log, at 11:15 p.m. on Friday, June 7, a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Topeka Blvd. and 17th St. in Topeka, Kan. A 2006 Toyota Corolla failed to stop and rear-ended the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500.
Here's the latest in the case against the Topeka man charged in the death of Zoey Felix, 5
A court hearing set to take place Thursday for Mickel Cherry, charged with capital murder in last year's Topeka killing of 5-year-old Zoey Felix, was rescheduled. That status conference will now take place at 9 a.m. Sept. 19, said Lea Welch, administrator for Shawnee County District Court, on Wednesday. Cherry,...
Topeka man seriously injured in Lawrence crash
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A 34-year-old man from Topeka was suspected of having serious injuries after a crash in Lawrence on Thursday. At 8:03 p.m., the 34-year-old was driving a 2011 Toyota Camry east on I-70. The driver left the road for an unknown reason and rolled the vehicle into an embankment, according to a Kansas […]
Two Topeka men arrested for possession of meth in Jackson County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Topeka men were arrested for possession of methamphetamine in Jackson County, Kan. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy near Mayetta observed a gray Honda Accord with a Kansas license plate around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Upon running the license plate, the deputy found that the vehicle’s registration was expired but the plate contained a current 2025 sticker. A Jackson County K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal drugs within the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, which revealed illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and multiple open alcohol containers in the vehicle.
Fire causes $28 thousand in damage to Topeka home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to a house fire Saturday, June 8, just after 8:45 a.m., in the 1200 block of SW. Lincoln Street. According to a press release from a city spokeswoman, when firefighters responded to the scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the […]
Here's the latest about the man and woman charged in a central Topeka animal cruelty case
A plea hearing has been set for 9 a.m. July 12 for Charles C. Solomon, 28, who faces 26 misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals linked to the Jan. 30 rescue of numerous dogs and cats from a central Topeka home. The hearing was scheduled Thursday by Shawnee County District...
'You can't demolish my home': Family tries to salvage house after central Topeka fire
Crystal Mack woke in her living room as a fire engulfed the front of her home just a few feet away. Mack and her mother escaped with their lives but would be left with major damage to their home and countless personal items reduced to ash. It was 11 a.m....
Kansas man dies in motorcycle crash while trying to pass vehicle, patrol says
WINCHESTER, Kan. (KAKE) - A 59-year-old man on a motorcycle was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash while attempting to pass a vehicle making a left turn. The accident happened at around 4:15 p.m. on U.S. 59 just north of K-16 in Jefferson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a northbound GMC van was slowing to turn left onto a private drive when a Harley-Davidson tried to pass and collided with the turning vehicle.
Kan. deputy found sawed off shotgun in reported stolen jeep
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations. Just after 1 p.m. June 5, an officer with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office located a gold 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the 2300 block of SW Van Buren Street. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of the City of Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Charges filed against man in connection to aggravated domestic battery incident
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Charges have been filed against a man in connection to an aggravated domestic battery incident. According to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, they filed charges against Tyrik Ali Akpabio, 31. The charges include the following:. Count 1: Aggravated Domestic Battery. Count 2: Domestic Battery.
Another status conference scheduled for September for Mickel Cherry
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Another status hearing was set Thursday morning for Mickel W. Cherry, who is accused of the rape and murder of then 5-year-old Zoey Felix in October 2023 in southeast Topeka. Cherry’s next status hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Shawnee County District...
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