Nov 22, 2024

Police capture suspect wanted for violence at Kansas home

Posted Nov 22, 2024 5:55 PM
Alfano photo Shawnee Co.
Alfano photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a wanted suspect on new allegations after a 2-hour standoff.

Just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a home in the 1900 block of SE Adams in Topeka after report of domestic disturbance, according to Police Lt. Matt Danielson.

The suspect in the case, later identified as Benjamin Alfano, 38, of Topeka, was wanted on a previous case of Aggravated Domestic Battery.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., officers were able to deescalate the situation and take the Alfano into custody on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery.