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Topeka Crime


Accidents

Accidents

Todd Armstrong Convicted of Vehicular Homicide

A jury found Todd Armstrong guilty of homicide following a fatal 2024 head-on crash in Topeka.


Violence

Violence

Topeka Man Arrested After Deadly Domestic Disturbance

Deputies apprehended a 22-year-old suspect following a fatal incident at a Shawnee County residence.

Topeka Man Arrested After Deadly Domestic Disturbance

Financial Crime

Financial Crime

Washburn University Hosted Forensic Roundtable

The event marked National Forensic Science Week with industry experts and Kansas law enforcement.

Washburn University Hosted Forensic Roundtable

Crime — General

Live Poll

Do you believe the justice system sufficiently protects the constitutional rights of criminal defendants?

Crime — General

Kansas Appeals Court Ruled Rights Violated in Arson Case

The court found authorities ignored a homicide defendant's request for counsel during a 2024 interrogation.

Kansas Appeals Court Ruled Rights Violated in Arson Case

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Topeka Police Arrested Suspect Following Chase

A vehicle pursuit concluded in southwest Topeka after officers responded to a reported domestic violence call.

Topeka Police Arrested Suspect Following Chase