Arrest made in southwest Topeka gunshot homicide death of David Bentley, 45
Topeka police announced late Sunday that they had arrested a man in connection with Thursday evening’s gunshot homicide death in the 2000 block of S.W. Stone of David Bentley, 45, of Topeka. Colton G. Miller, 27, of Topeka, was arrested in connection with one count each of first-degree murder, distributing a controlled substance, unlawfully
Becoming police chief was never something Wheeles put much thought into, especia
Bryan Wheeles wanted to do — or even thought he was capable of doing — when he joined the Topeka Police Department in 1994, he recalled Tuesday. “But you grow into these roles,” Wheeles said during a morning ceremony in which city manager Brent Trout named him police chief on a permanent basis. His path to becoming
Topeka Police Chief Bryan Wheeles shares challenges and seeks sense of direction from community
Bryan Wheeles wanted to do — or even thought he was capable of doing — when he joined the Topeka Police Department in 1994, he recalled Tuesday. “But you grow into these roles,” Wheeles said during a morning ceremony in which city manager Brent Trout named him police chief on a permanent basis. His path to becoming
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