The record year for killings in Topeka was 2017, which saw 30. Several hours after Edwards was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound, the body of Zennie Vasser Jr, 36, was found around 9:30 a.m. April 29 between houses in the 1300 block of S.E. No. Danielson asked anyone with information about the crime to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. Raymond Davis, 29,fatally shotNov. 4 in front of 4601 S.W. If you have updates to the information provided in this article, please contact producers@ksnt.com. Prosecutors have charged Wesley Rayton, Sr., 47, with first-degree murder. 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In the last 5 years Topeka has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime. Eleven of Topeka's 17 homicide victims in 2022 were shot. Anonymous tips may be made online at www.p3tips.com . The six previous murders reported in the month of January 2023 include: Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The record for most homicides in a calendar year in Topeka is 30 homicides in 2017. Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital . All rights reserved. Donald L. Wooldridge, 81, of Florence, Ariz., was shot and killed around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the 3300 block of S.E. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Alston died of his injuries. 2nd and Quincy. Police said they were investigating whether Jackson was shot in self-defense. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After going more than a month without a slaying, Topeka is up to 24 homicides for 2020 after a man was killed over the weekend just south of downtown. Topeka's record of 30 homicides was set in 2017. Authorities located Gonzalez-Room in California. I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Topeka Blvd. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average. Prosecutors say in January 2020, the teens played a game of . Prosecutors charged Kelley, who was known to the victim, with first-degree murder and child abuse. No arrests had been made. One person was taken into police custody the night of the shooting. Two died from blunt trauma injuries, one in a traffic crash and three in ways that haven't been made public. Join @MomsDemand, text FEDUP to 644-33 to work on common sense solutions. 15 - Prosecutors are determining whether to file charges against Christopher Ray, 32, of Topeka. Wednesday's homicide was Topeka's 15th this year. Nancy P. Cervantes, 30, is to be tried beginning May 22 on charges that include second-degree murder. Carlson Road. Topeka Boulevard. 6th and Chandler. 10 Khristopher Brown, 19, was found shot to death after a March 14 hit-and-run incident was reported in the citys east side. John Grubb Jr., 63, was found dead around 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, under the Polk-Quincy Viaduct near S.E. 2nd and Quincy. Police found two elderly people, an 87-year-old man and an 86-year-old woman, shot to death in their beds. Central Ave. Charles M. Wilson II, 47, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with first-degree murder. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. We have provided a few examples below that you can copy and paste to your site: Your image export is now complete. No slayings have been reported from Nov. 11 to Dec. 27, a stretch of 48 days. One witness told police he was acting erratically the day of the shooting and was threatening to kill his family, according to court documents. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka finished 2021 with 14 homicides, down 11 from the 25 recorded in 2020, according to WIBW records. Defendants face criminal charges in this year's other 10 homicides on the Topeka police list. The victim was taken to a Topeka hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, Danielson said. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay on Tuesday charged Vincent Gonzalez-Rook with first-degree premeditated murder in Hills death. Detectives were investigating, she said. No. Semi hauling propane crashes in Douglas Co. K-State baseball earns top 25 national ranking, Fall turkey season officially axed in Kansas, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We don't have to live like this. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now. Menninger Clock Tower Up For Renovations + Topeka Road Rage Crash, Transgender Athletes + Shawnee Most Wanted + Topeka Homicide Rate, Marijuana Could Be Decriminalized + Rural Libraries Receive Funding, Topeka Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest. https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/30/suspect-identified-topeka-murder-police-shootout/ Perkins was booked into the Shawnee County Jail at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in connection with first-degree murder; attempted first-degree murder; aggravated robbery; aggravated burglary; aggravated kidnapping; aggravated assault; and aggravated child endangerment. The 12th homicide comes after a road rage-related incident from February was ruled a homicide by the police. The driver, identified as Gaston A. Nava-Saucedo, 33, Topeka, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/01/father-slain-topeka-infant-charged-with-murder/, 3. 8th Avenue. Branner. 8. Zip codes: 66409, 66546, 66603, 66604, 66605, 66606, 66607, 66608, 66609, 66610, 66611, 66612, 66614, 66615, 66616, 66618, 66619, 66621, 66622. 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Caraway was shot to death at 1520 SE Quincy, near 17th and Kansas in Central Topeka. Police found Mathis suffering from a gunshot wound, Eubanks said. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. Her father, Tray'vonne D. Jones, 19, is to be tried beginning April 24 on charges that include first-degree murder. Richmond County deputy resigns after he is charged with simple battery. Those are the killings of the following: Donald Woolbridge, 81,fatally shotOct. 24 in the 3300 block of S.E. The capital city recorded 18 homicides last year. 9. Topeka police guard a homicide scene Wednesday morning in the 2000 block of S.W. Kirk Sexton, 34,was fatally shotJuly 16 at 910 S.W. Prosecutors charged Skyler Wilson, 33, with intentional and premeditated first-degree murder for the Jan. 28 killing. Here are the top three stories today in Topeka: Todays Topeka Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Topeka police announced Monday that Deaundreya D. Caraway, 38, of Topeka, had been identified as the victim of a gunshot homicide discovered Sunday at 1520 S.E. Topeka police say they are investigating the homicide death of a man found shot Wednesday morning in the 2000 block of S.W. "The Topeka Police Department only reports crime data relating to crimes it investigated. 9 Police found Rodney Clayton, 57, stabbed to death on March 6 at Third and Harrison in Downtown Topeka. https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/17/topeka-police-arrest-second-suspect-meadowlark-apartments-murder/, 14. #KSLeg. "All involved parties have been identified," Nichols said. Another shooting death that isnt listed at this time among the other 2020 homicides in Topeka occurred Feb. 5 near S.E. Gregory Butts, 55,was fatally shotSept. 29 at 3530 S.W. Caraway was Topeka's 11th homicide victim this year, with those killings coming in nine separate incidents. According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 543 registered sex offenders living in Topeka, Kansas as of May 01, 2023. Nancy Cervantes, 30, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with reckless second-degree murder. Topeka set a record with 30 homicides in 2017, according to police records. A Kansas man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit will receive $7.5 million from the county where he was arrested . Bella Conway, 11,. Prosecutors have not released the name of the juvenile suspect. Tuesday, Jan. 31 marked the seventh murder in the capital city so far this year after a man was shot and killed in Southeast Topeka. Ricardo Junior Rodriguez, 20, died early Monday, June 22, when a stolen sport utility vehicle in which he was a passenger collided with a pickup truck near S.E. Dustin Michael Clayton, 35, of Topeka, who was shot and killed around 11:15 p.m. Friday, April 22, 500 block S.W. The 2022 homicide numbers dont include three officer-involved shooting deaths in which individuals died after altercations with police. Vicki Shelton, 61, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Jail on Friday, May 6, in connection with first-degree murder in connection with Bakers death. Police Lt. Matt Danielson said officers were called about 8:10 a.m. to the scene, where they found the victim suffering from injuries that were considered life-threatening. No. Edward V was 12 years old when he became monarch upon the sudden death of his father, Edward IV, in April 1483. Eubanks asked anyone with information about Sunday's homicide to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. I'm not surprised, more guns everywhere does not make us safer. the number of homicides per 100,000 population) from 1999 to 2018. Eubanks asked anyone with information about the homicide to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. Please check your download folder. Joheem Meredith, 18, died late Tuesday, May 12, after arriving at a Topeka hospital, where he had been taken by a private vehicle after he was shot. All rights reserved. https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/02/victim-identified-thursday-morning-homicide-central-topeka/. Officers arrested Andre Quinton, 39, and Cassie Holden, 31, both of Topeka, in connection with his death. Mark Edwards, 37, was shot and killed late April 28 in the 1400 block of S.E. Quincy. Tuesday's homicide victim was Topeka's ninth homicide victim this year, with those killings coming in seven separate incidents. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making todays Topeka Patch newsletter possible. 5th. These deaths werent included in the number of homicides in the capital city so far this year. 5th and Western. Police responded to that location after receiving a report of a shooting and found one person, later identified as Sexton, suffering from a gunshot wound. Those victims included an infant and at least one person each in their teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. And Dustin E. Oats, 42, fatally shot Nov. 11 at S.W. Teresa Cuevas Statue Project via Facebook. No. Lane died at the hospital after the shooting, which occurred during Spring Break, making him the second Topeka Public Schools student to be killed this year. Officers were called about 8:10 a.m. Wednesday to the 2000 block of S.W. Copyright 2020 WIBW. In two cases, arrests were made, but no record could be found this past week of anyone currently facing charges. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family's funeral expenses. The Shawnee County sheriffs officials on Thursday stated the homicide resulted from injuries Conway suffered in the crash. Topeka Crime Map Visit Topeka, Inc. Connect With Us Contact Us E-Notify Sign Up to Speak at a Governing Body Meeting Social Media - Official Accounts Changing our Culture of Property Maintenance Help the Environment Governing Body Meeting Agendas Information For Your Projects 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program Building Permits & Inspections TOPEKA (KSNT) Topeka is ending the first month of the new year with an unusually high number of murders. Police said Walstrom, who was armed with a handgun, was shot following a struggle with a Topeka police officer during a stolen vehicle investigation. Carlson Road. Daniel L. Mack, age 39, whose body was found at 10:55 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, in an apartment at 608 S.W. 8. Police arrested the father of the children, Kyle Tyler, 32. The map above displays Topeka's 2023 killings, which are outlined below. Discuss Topeka, Kansas (KS) on our hugely popular Kansas forum. Topeka Blvd. 2008 Crime Statistics. Lincoln. Lincoln. You're all caught up for today! Serena Sanchez, 26, was arrested for his death. All rights reserved. As of Mar. Three of this year's homicides are listed as apparently being justifiable. Please check your download folder. 2 Police found Shawn Heavy Carter, 45 shot to death in a Jan. 8 shooting at 1316 SE Madison in Southeast Topeka near the Adams exit of I-70. Castillo's family said he died at a hospital from the injuries he received from a fight. 8 Prosecutors said there was not enough evidence to bring charges against the 33-year-old man who killed Gregorio Castillo, 68, He died after a Feb. 15 road rage incident at the westbound exit of I-70 and MacVicar in West Topeka. Harry T. Jenkins, 66, was shot and killed around 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, at a residence in the 1100 block of S.W. Sam Rice, 53, was killed in a motorcycle-car crash around 3:18 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at S.E. No. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 8th Ave., Apt. The shooting happened in the 900 block of SE 34th, just east of Adams. Fremont Street. 12. Lane. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Topeka is 234 to 1. Kerry Ave. Eric D. Perkins, 33, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., was identified as a suspect in the case. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. TOPEKA (KSNT) Topeka Police have investigated 16 homicides in 2023, which is compared to 18 homicides in all of 2022. Hello again, everybody. 4 min read This playing card highlighting 1976 Shawnee County homicide victim Tirell Ocobock is part of a 52-card cold case deck being distributed to Kansas jail and. The three most-recent homicides occurred between 8 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday in the capital city. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. 2011 Crime Statistics. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Semaj Jackson, 26, and Aaron Mathis Jr., 16, die in Topeka shootings, Police identify Shawn A. Carter, 45, of Topeka, as victim of city's latest homicide, Arrest made in southeast Topeka killing that was Topeka's seventh homicide for January, Semaj Jackson, 26, and Aaron Mathis Jr., 16, die in Topeka shootings, For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isnt Even the Weirdest Part, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case, Statue of mariachi legend Teresa Cuevas will soon join these figures across Topeka, Here is how Missouri-based company plans to develop Topeka's iconic Menninger Clock Tower. Byron. Anonymous tips maybe made online at www.p3tips.com/128 or by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. 6th Avenue and Chandler. https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/07/one-man-behind-bars-east-topeka-fatal-shooting/. Firefighters save mom and kids from swarm of bees, Bark for Life: Meet Sparky and find learn about his, K-State lineman wins chicken wing eating competition, Human brains show spike in activity at moment of, Multiple dead after IL dust storm causes pileup. A GoFundMe has been set up for Castillo. Lyman Road. Wednesday's two homicide deaths were apparently unrelated. KeShawn Ivy, 24, shot and killed around 7:03 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in 1100 block of S.W. Detectives are seeking leads in the case. Garfield. 2010 Crime Statistics. A man was charged with crimes that included first-degree murder, but those charges were dismissed Nov. 18 without prejudice, meaning they could be re-filed. Geovany A. Arellano, 24, is to be tried beginning March 27 on charges that include first-degree murder. Andrew C.J. About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As the end of 2022 approaches this coming weekend, the city of Topeka has recorded 17 homicides and three officer-involved shooting deaths as of Thursday morning, according to WIBW records. Dmario M. Valdivia, 18, of Topeka, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery. 27 Apr 2023 18:32:29 Here is a look at homicides that have been reported in the capital city in 2022 as of Thursday, Dec. 29, according to WIBW records and Topeka police officials: 1. Christopher D. Kelley, 38, of Topeka, who was fatally wounded on Friday, June 24, near the Amtrak station at 410 S.E. 1. https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/17/topeka-saturday-night-shooting-leaves-one-dead/ https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/18/family-mourns-loved-one-shot-topeka-saturday-night/ Emmanuel Rashad Walker was charged with first-degree murder. Lawrence. The 2020 Topeka crime rate fell by 98% compared to 2019. Here is a listing of the citys 2020 homicides as of Wednesday afternoon: Here is a list of Topeka's other homicides in 2020: Emerson Downing, 41, of Topeka, died of his injuries after being run over by a car early the afternoon of Feb. 17 in the 1500 block of N.W. Dustin E. Oats, 42, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 5:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, near S.W. Police identified the victims as Aaron P. Mathis Jr., 16, of Topeka, shot April 7 in the 3500 block of S.W. According to information provided by the Topeka Police Department, the citys top 10 homicide totals by year are as follows: Copyright 2022 WIBW. So far in 2023, the Topeka Police Department has investigated 16 murders. Topeka Public Schools officials said Holford had just completed the seventh grade at Robinson Middle School. Police Lt. Donna Eubanks said officers were called about 12:37 a.m. April 7 to the 3500 block of S.W. More: Arrest made in southeast Topeka killing that was Topeka's seventh homicide for January. An 18-year-old Topeka man has been arrested and booked on murder and kidnapping charges in connection to Fridays early morning shooting death. The driver of the SUV, Darren Matthew Johnson, has been charged with first-degree murder or in the alternative second-degree murder; fleeing or attempting to elude; and aggravated robbery. Topeka police used yellow crime scene tape Wednesday morning to block off an alley in the area where a man was fatally shot in the 2000 block of S.W. Police believe the shooting occurred in the west parking lot of the White Lakes Plaza Apartments, in the 3700 block of S.W. Huntoon. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Crime in the U.S. In those cases, Mack Lee, 39,was found deceased Jan. 14 at 608 S.W. 11. Locust. 11 Prosecutors charged a 14-year-old boy with reckless second-degree murder for the March 16 killing of Kaleb Lane, 13. Fitzpatrick worked at McDonald's, Peyton was a fourth-grade student at Lowman Hill Elementary in the Topeka Public School District. No. 1, and KeShawn Ivy, 24,was fatally shotSept. 1 at 1187 S.W. https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/05/topeka-police-investigate-after-victim-found-shot-death-south-topeka/, 10. The teen, whose name has not been publicly released by police, is the fourth suspect charged with murder in the . Fremont. The person taken into custody was interviewed by police, then released. https://www.wibw.com/2022/10/10/tpd-identifies-victim-topeka-homicide/ Elisha Burton, 25, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with first-degree murder. Police are investigating. The list includes 17 homicides, up from 14 last year. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. A man was arrested, but no record could be found of that man's having been charged. I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Topeka who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales. 2013 Crime Statistics. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934. Topeka has 15 homicides so far in 2020, the same as total for 2019. . 2023 www.cjonline.com. 12 Police are looking for Jeffrey Cheese Arnold, 52, in connection with the March 26 death of Deaundreya Caraway, 38. Benedict Giamo has published widely on the condition of historical and contemporary homelessness in America. While homicide victims here have historically tended to be mostly young, this year's group was more diverse in terms of age. No arrests had been reported as of this week. Plaza Drive. They used yellow crime scene tape to block off an area that included the alley behind it. That compares to a 1 in 235.3 chance statewide. Jahlel Brundidge, 18, of Topeka, was killed in shooting around 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Travelers Inn, 3842 S.W. Clay. Knox Ave. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. In 2022, the TPD reported homicides had increased to 17. Taylor L. Lowery, 33, of Topeka, was shot and killed by Topeka police around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, outside a Kwik Shop at 4500 S.W. "Upon completion, the investigation will be sent to theShawnee County District Attorneys Office with a possible self-defense consideration.". That's 83.67% higher than the national rate of 387.8 per 100,000 people. D. Boatwright, 22, was arrested in connection with first-degree murder. 30, Topeka has 12 homicides recorded so far this year. Clay. Hannah King, 20, was shot to death Sept. 3 at a home in the Montara community south of Topeka. Anurag Chandra was convicted in a Riverside County courtroom Friday of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. Gregory Dean Butts, 55, of Topeka, was shot and killed around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the 3500 block of S.W. 21st and Madison. In 2021, the TPD reported 14 homicides occurred in the capital city, a five-year low. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I'll see you around. Shawnee County sheriffs officials reported one homicide in 2022, as of Thursday afternoon: 1. DAngelo L. Payne, 28, of Topeka, died late April 4 after being shot near S.W. Diquan Clayton, 27, also was arrested in connection with first-degree murder in the case. https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/18/topeka-woman-arrested-murder-after-man-dies-early-morning-shooting/, 7. The Topeka Police Department . 29thand Villa West Drive. Bella Conway, 11, died June 8 in a crash in the 4000 block of N.W. Washburn Avenue. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Victim of Sunday homicide in Topeka identified as Deaundreya Caraway, Victim of Sunday homicide in Topeka identified as Deaundreya Caraway, For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isnt Even the Weirdest Part, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case. The list doesn't include Jennifer R. Johnson, who faces a Shawnee County District Court charge alleging she murdered a dependent Topeka woman Andrea Mauer, 37, who died Jan. 28 by depriving her of care. Some parts 2023 Advameg, Inc. Crime rate in Topeka, Kansas (KS): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map. Topeka set a record with 30 homicides in 2017, according to police records. https://www.wibw.com/2022/11/04/tpd-says-self-defense-possible-45th-st-bar-homicide/ Topeka police said the shooting may have been the result of self-defense. Police officials said the deaths of Edwards and Vasser were believed to have stemmed from the same incident and no suspects were being sought. City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.
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