Topeka police identify victims of alleged murder-suicide
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police in Topeka have identified the victims of an apparent murder-suicide Monday. The Topeka Police Department announced on Nov. 18 the two individuals found dead last week in the downtown area were Monica O’Connell, 19 of Topeka and Sa Ron Taylor, 20, of Topeka. Police are investigating this incident as an alleged
Men arrested over alleged attack at Semaphore remanded in custody pending bail decisions
A violent incident that has left a Semaphore man in hospital with a fractured jaw and cheekbone was sparked by a naked photo of his ex-girlfriend, a court has heard. Key points: A 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed at his home in Semaphore on Thursday Two men charged over the incident faced court on Friday
SPD SWAT uncovers drugs during search linked to Topeka homicide investigation
A Salina Police Department (SPD) SWAT operation tied to a Topeka Police Department (TPD) homicide investigation led to the discovery of a significant amount of drugs, including MDMA and marijuana. On November 11, SPD’s SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of North College in Salina at the request
KSNT NEWS: Topeka man identified as latest homicide victim
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department has identified the victim of the city’s 17th homicide victim for the year. the TPD said in a press release that Ricky R. Washington Jr. of Topeka was pronounced dead on scene by medical personnel after officers responded to a shooting situation on Nov. 10. He was 45 years
Topeka man was shot 34 times by police. Circumstances of his death make trust difficult.
Our civic institutions depend on public trust. On belief. But sometimes, what police ask us to believe strains credulity, such as officers shooting someone 34 times for holding a wrench. In the aftermath of such shootings, district attorneys rarely hold law enforcement accountable. Consider the lawsuit filed recently on behalf of Taylor Lowery’s estate. What