CRIME & SAFETY
Two stabbed, one fatally, in 400 block of S.W. Woodlawn; Topeka police make arrest
A man was arrested Tuesday evening after two people were stabbed, one fatally, in the 400 block of S.W. Woodlawn Avenue, Topeka police said. Robert W. Fapp, 38, of Topeka, was booked at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday into the Shawnee County Jail, where records said he was being held without bond Wednesday in connection with one count each of aggravated battery and first-degree murder in the commission of a felony.
Reser’s homicide suspect charged with second degree murder in Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Reser’s homicide suspect has been charged with second degree murder in Shawnee County. Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 17 that they charged Eddie Holmes, 65, with the following counts:. Count 1: Murder in the Second Degree; Intentional. Count 2:...
Police identify victim, man arrested after Topeka stabbing
Update: Topeka Police identified the victim in a stabbing Tuesday evening in the Potwin neighborhood. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) identify the deceased as Ross L. Fapp, 79, of Topeka. All of the parties involved were known to each other. According to TPD, this is the City’s fourth homicide of 2024. Update: The Topeka Police […]
Man found guilty of stabbing man in the neck in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Shawnee County jury found a man guilty in relation to a 2020 stabbing incident in Topeka. Today, Nicholas Thomas, 38, was found guilty on one count of aggravated battery knowingly causing great bodily harm after a 3-day trial, according to the District Attorney’s Office. On Saturday, June 6th, 2020, the victim […]
Sheriff: Kansas man accused of selling methamphetamine
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just before 2:30a.m. April 11, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2022 Honda Accord near 182nd and U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During the course of...
Topeka Police Department warns about tree service fraud
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police Department is warning the public about tree service fraud. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded to an allegation of criminal fraudulent activity around 1 p.m. on Monday, April 15 in the 1600 block of SW Withdean Rd. in Topeka, Kan. Upon arrival,...
Topeka man, 39, arrested early Sunday after fleeing on foot following pursuit on city’s south side
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he fled on foot following a vehicle pursuit in an incident that began early Sunday in south Topeka, authorities said. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. Sunday when a Shawnee County sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a...
Topeka woman arrested on meth count after traffic stop in Jackson County
HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman was arrested in connection with methamphetamine possession and an outstanding warrant late Sunday in Jackson County, authorities said. The arrested woman was identified as Danielle Elizabeth Ortiz, 37. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said Ortiz was arrested following a traffic stop near 142nd...
Kansas woman caught drinking, driving and transporting meth
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 4:30a.m. April 11., a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Dakota for traffic infractions near 142nd and U.S. High 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. A Jackson County Sheriff K9...
Emergency crews respond to 2-vehicle crash early Monday afternoon in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash early Monday afternoon in North Topeka. The collision was reported around 12:03 p.m. Monday at N.W. Morse and Topeka Boulevard. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries. Check wibw.com later for more details as they...
Shawnee Co. Sheriff to hold drug takeback day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a drug takeback day as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Drug takeback day allows participants to bring in unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs to be disposed of with no questions asked. Last year, former Attorney General Derek Schmidt said medicine […]
$550,000 granted to violence prevention program in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A coalition aimed at reducing violence has received grants for more than $550,000 to build an evidence-based violence prevention program. They’re seeking Topeka community input later this month. In January, the Community Inspired Violence Intervention Coalition (CIVIC) was chosen to be one of four teams to receive funding from the National Association […]
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