Jan 04, 2022

Sheriff: 2 Kansas women accused in New Year's Eve burglary

Posted Jan 04, 2022 1:00 AM
Covington-Winston-photo Shawnee Co.
Covington-Winston-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects after a reported burglary in the 900 block of SW University Drive in Topeka.

Just before 8 a.m. New Year's Eve, the Shawnee County authorities received a 911 call reporting a white 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche with two woman  taking items from a business, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies responded and conducted a traffic stop on that vehicle in the 4200 block of SW 75 Highway.

Deputies arrested Cristal M. Gadbury, 44, and Frednetta T. Covington-Winston, 26, both of Topeka.

Gadbury was booked on requested charges of driving with a suspended driver’s license, no vehicle liability insurance, license plate not assigned to that vehicle, unsecured load and theft.

Winston had two misdemeanor warrants through the Topeka Police Department and was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft.