CRIME & SAFETY
Man allegedly attacks woman camping in Lawrence with a knife
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A man is under arrest after allegedly using a knife to attack a woman who was camping in Lawrence Wednesday night. On Thursday, May 2 the Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) issued a press release regarding the incident. Police responded to the 800 block of Pennsylvania just before midnight on May 1 […]
Man arrested for shooting at Topeka police
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man has been arrested in connection to an attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer. On Friday, Terrell D. Hayes-Osby, 34, of Topeka, was arrested for: The arrest is in connection to an officer-involved shooting on April 20 near 16th and Tyler Street where the suspect allegedly shot at […]
Lawrence police officer arrested on domestic battery charge in Greenwood
GREENWOOD — A Lawrence Police Department officer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of domestic battery, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Joshua Wise, 43, was jailed Thursday morning in Johnson County after deputies responded to reports about a domestic dispute at a residence in Greenwood. Details about the case were not immediately available.
Sheriff’s office asking public for help finding shooting suspects
Update 10 a.m.: The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office says no one was injured in connection to the incident. One person was detained, questioned and released. The sheriff’s office is still seeking public assistance. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding the suspects of a Montara area shooting. […]
Two Topeka residents arrested for possession of meth during traffic stop in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Topeka residents were arrested for possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Jackson County, Kan. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office officials said that around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, a deputy stopped an SUV for a traffic infraction. During the traffic stop, illegal contraband was located in plain view and a search of the vehicle was initiated. Additionally, methamphetamine was located during the traffic stop.
Topeka police arrest man for allegedly taking law enforcement vehicle
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have arrested a local man for allegedly stealing a law enforcement vehicle in April. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release that officers arrested a 36-year-old Topeka man around 10:30 p.m. on May 1 in the 4400 block of SE Michigan Avenue in connection to the reported […]
Kansas man sentenced to more than 1 year in prison for possession of meth
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Kansas man will spend the next year and a half in prison after he was caught with methamphetamine in Lawrence while already on bond for another drug-related incident. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced on Wednesday, May 1, that Mikey C. Tyson Tahdooahnippah Jr.,...
Man arrested after woman stabbed overnight at Lawrence campsite
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - One man was arrested while his female victim was taken to a nearby hospital after an overnight stabbing at a Lawrence campsite. The Lawrence, Kan., Police Department says that just before midnight on Wednesday, May 1, emergency crews were called to the 800 block of Pennsylvania St. with reports of a stabbing.
Jury: Kan. man guilty of cashing forged payroll check at 4 banks
PAWNEE COUNTY—A jury on Wednesday found a Kansas man guilty of felony charges of Forgery and Theft by Deception. The two-day trial was conducted in the Pawnee County District Court against Adam Collinge, 43 of Topeka, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett. The charges stem from an allegation...
Fire causes thousands in damage to Topeka home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, the Topeka Police Department responded to a house fire that caused thousands in damage. At 6:30 a.m., Topeka Fire Department crews responded to reports of a house fire in the 800 block of SW Frazier Ave. Crews found a single-story home with smoke and flames coming from the roof. Firefighters […]
Topeka woman arrested on probation violation Wednesday in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman was in the Riley County Jail on Thursday after her arrest in connection with a probation violation, officials said. The woman, identified as Tiffany Fernandez, 42, was arrested around 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road in Manhattan.
Topeka, Shawnee County law enforcement continue working to replace fallen officers memorial
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka and Shawnee County law enforcement continue to work on replacing the fallen officers memorial outside of the Law Enforcement Center. 13 NEWS reached out for an update. A driver ran over the memorial in November 2022, damaging it beyond repair. Maicol Garcia-Soto pleaded guilty in...
Gas shut off after natural gas line hit in residential Topeka neighborhood
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Gas Service crews are working on an incident where a natural gas line was struck in west Topeka. Thursday morning crews were called to SW 17th Street and SW McAlister Avenue after it was reported that an individual hit a natural gas line. Crews shut the gas off, impacting one nearby […]
Crews respond to crash late Thursday morning in midtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were responding to a report of a crash late Thursday morning in the midtown area of west-central Topeka. The crash was reported around 11:16 a.m. Thursday at S.W. 6th and College avenues. The location was just northwest of St. Francis hospital. There was no...
Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office remembers lost deputy Gregory Stubbs
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Thursday, various law enforcement agencies in Topeka honored those lost. The Capitol hosted a candlelight vigil Thursday in memory of law enforcement officers.This was part of National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office gathered to honor late deputy Gregory Stubbs. Stubbs, 34, died of […]
Local law enforcement officers, family honor the fallen with candlelight vigil
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Law enforcement officers from different agencies gathered at the Statehouse to honor those they lost in the line of duty. The Capitol hosted a candlelight vigil Thursday in memory of law enforcement officers.This was part of National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. This year, three officers have been added […]
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office receives 137.5 pounds of prescription drugs from Drug Take Back Day
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office receives 137.5 pounds of prescription drugs from National Drug Take Back Day. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported that they transferred these prescription drugs to Topeka on Wednesday morning, May 1 to be destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in cooperation with the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday, April 27 across the nation with participating law enforcement agencies.
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