Caroline Sweeney
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Topeka, KS, United States
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KDOC won't say how 28-year-old inmate died in Topeka women's prison
Details surrounding the death of a 28-year-old woman incarcerated in Topeka since October 2014 haven't been released almost two months after she died at the women's prison. Michele Lee Suppes died on March 22, according to state records. → Read More
Topeka police: Father, son arrested after victim reports alleged kidnapping
A father and son were arrested after a man told police the pair held him against his will Saturday night. Jaime Luis Surillo Jr., 28, and Jamie Luis Surillo Sr. → Read More
Residents voice concerns at public city budget forum
As the city prepares to finalize its 2016 budget, the city council hosted the first of two open forums so residents could voice their concerns. → Read More
Man arrested after allegedly picking up 4 pounds of pot at post office
A man was arrested Tuesday night after he attempted to pick up a package containing four pounds of marijuana in Whiting. → Read More
Nepalese students surrounded by strength at evening vigil
The bells of Kuehne Bell Tower at Washburn University rang at 6:30 p.m., the sound startled some attendees out of their somber state during a vigil held to remember the people who died in the earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25. → Read More
Topeka Police search for two people after hit and run on S.E. California
Police are searching for two people after a car crashed in the intersection of S.E. 20th and California Tuesday night. At approximately 7:15 p.m., Topeka Police officers attempted to stop a car in that area, according to Topeka Sgt. Dan Wilson. → Read More
Girl Scouts learn about STEM careers at Westar in Topeka
Pastel colored marshmallows littered the floor of an engineering lab at Westar Energy on Tuesday night while Girl Scouts from around the region participated in an event designed to spark girls' interest in math and science. → Read More
Topeka Police search for two suspects after January robbery
After several months of investigation, police have released information about two people being sought in connection with a robbery. On Jan. → Read More
Kickapoo Tribal Police search for man after home invasion
A man considered to be armed and dangerous is being sought by the Kickapoo Tribal Police after an alleged home invasion. → Read More
James A. Greer, 43, of Topeka, sentenced to 76 months in connection with child pornography conviction
A Topeka man will spend more than six years in prison after being convicted of distributing child pornography. James A. → Read More
Stormont-Vail helps families remember, celebrate organ donors
Stormont-Vail HealthCare hosted a remembrance ceremony Wednesday night for families with loved ones who died and gave their organs to save a stranger. → Read More
Semitrailer tips on interstate overpass, no injuries to the driver
A man walked away from a crash after the semitrailer he was driving tipped on an overpass Tuesday night. According to Topeka Fire Department Capt. → Read More
Former lawmaker Trent LeDoux sentenced Monday to 18 months in prision
A former lawmaker will spend more than a year in federal prison after he was convicted on fraud charges. Trent K. → Read More
Coroner's office: Man shot by Topeka police after alleged carjackings died Saturday
The Shawnee County Coroner’s Office confirmed Sunday that a man shot by police after two alleged carjackings on April 10 has died. Richard B. Reed, 38, Maple Hill, died at a local hospital Saturday, according to a representative from the coroner’s office. Reed was taken to the hospital on April 10 after an exchange of gunfire with Topeka Police patrol officers and Capitol Police in a busy… → Read More
Coroner's office: Man shot by Topeka police after alleged carjackings died Saturday
The Shawnee County Coroner's Office confirmed Sunday that a man shot by police after two alleged carjackings on April 10 in southwest Topeka has died. Richard B. → Read More
Group bringing character development message to Topeka sparks divide in education community
A group that caught the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union spent three days in the Topeka area last week holding character development assemblies at high schools and middle schools in four different districts. → Read More
Police see uptick in license plate thefts around Topeka
The Topeka Police Department has noticed a trend in license plate thefts over the last several weeks and warns residents to keep an eye out for anything suspicious. Topeka police Sgt. → Read More
Junction City man arrested for having drugs near a school
A man who allegedly had packaged marijuana intended for sale near a school in Junction City is under arrest according to a news release from a local drug operations group. Mark Viloria, 32, was arrested around 4:40 p.m. → Read More
Washburn University students host distracted driving simulator
A group of Washburn University students gathered around a large flat screen television and a small driving simulator in the Memorial Union on Tuesday afternoon but they weren't playing a popular arcade game. → Read More
3 Topeka police officers on administrative leave after Friday's officer-involved shooting
Three Topeka police officers have been placed on administrative leave in the wake of an officer-involved shooting Friday night in southwest Topeka. According to Topeka police Col. → Read More