SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged attempted murder.
Just after 10:30 a.m. Saturday, police responded to the 2900 block of SE Illinois in Topeka on a report of an aggravated burglary, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.
The suspect later identified as 37-year-old Anthony Kincaide had forced his way into the residence and made threats to the occupants.
When the Kincaide left, the door got stuck closed due to the damage from the initially entry and temporarily trapped the residents inside.
Kincaide started a fire inside the residence and the residents were able to relay this information to 911 dispatch. Topeka Police and Topeka Fire both responded and the fire was quickly extinguished. The residents were able to get out of the house without injury and minimal damage from the fire.
Police located Kincaide, took him into custody and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of requested charges Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Arson, Battery and Criminal Damage.