Tag: Shawnee County

Health officials in northeast Kansas confirmed a measles case in an Osage County resident, who was exposed out of state. While no current spread is noted in Kansas, individuals at a related church exposure event are advised to monitor symptoms until May 24. Vaccination is encouraged to prevent further infection.

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KS – A Sunday afternoon crash at the junction of U.S. 75 and U.S. 24 Highways left two teenagers injured after their vehicle struck bridge supports.

SHAWNEE COUNTY — An arrest has been made in connection with the July 15 homicide of Terry Keller, according to the Topeka Police Department.

Topeka authorities have arrested 19-year-old Pearson Carter III in connection with the June 3 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Ian A. Mwaniki. Carter faces charges including 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, and unlawful firearm discharge. The shooting incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. in the 700 block of SW Western.

A man suffered serious injuries on Tuesday morning when a tractor fell on him while he was working in southeast Shawnee County. The incident occurred around 10:38 a.m. on S.E. Tecumseh Road. He was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. Further details are currently unavailable.

Law enforcement in Topeka, KS, is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance, where a male suspect fired from inside a residence. He surrendered unharmed, and a firearm was recovered. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry.

A Kansas City man was arrested following a motorcycle theft from a dealership near Manhattan, Kansas. The theft occurred on February 7, involving multiple individuals using a U-Haul. After a pursuit, the suspect was captured. Many stolen motorcycles were recovered, and further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

Three individuals were arrested during a traffic stop in Topeka, Kansas, on February 14, including a wanted felon. A K-9 unit discovered illegal narcotics in a vehicle. Patricia L. Miller faces multiple charges including possession of an opiate, while Brian L. Kilburn and Phillip J. Minton were also charged similarly. The investigation continues.

Shawnee County law enforcement arrested Brian P. McKay, 53, in connection with the Thanksgiving Day murder of 50-year-old Monica B. McKay in Tecumseh. The investigation began after her body was discovered on November 28, 2024. He faces charges including stalking, aggravated burglary, and first-degree murder. The investigation continues.

Law enforcement in Shawnee County, Kansas, is investigating the deaths of three individuals found in a home on Ratner Road. The incident, reported via a 911 call about a disturbance on Monday evening, has not revealed the cause of death or further details, as the investigation is ongoing.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is examining an officer-involved shooting in Shawnee County following a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving. The suspect fled on foot, leading to a physical confrontation with a trooper, who used a Taser and fired a weapon. The subject is in stable condition at a hospital.

Topeka police arrested 38-year-old Benjamin Alfano after a two-hour standoff at his home on SE Adams. Responding to a domestic disturbance call, Alfano, already wanted for aggravated domestic battery, initially refused to cooperate but was taken into custody peacefully. He faces new aggravated domestic battery charges.