TOPEKA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Topeka gets an A.
Kansas Open Records Act gives 3 business days. KASPER provides free inmate search. KBI criminal history online for $20. Booking photos public default. Strong fast clock.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Topeka.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 00:13 UTC · SCORE 21/24
Live data · checked just now
FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:09 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:09 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:09 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 00:09 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · KS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KS
Children Missing From Kansas (Statewide)
Active Kansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ethan McCollum (KS)
Isabelle Ritchie (KS)
JoyAnne Cornejo (KS)
Alexander Dotterer (KS)
Serenity Bouie-Watson (KS)
Martavion Gray (KS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Kansas Court Cases
Most recent Kansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10339 | Wendy Sue Hampton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20863 | Beverly J Pearson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40427 | Jeremy Paul Bond | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40428 | Sandra Jean Robinson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40429 | Tony Deshaun Bozeman | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40430 | Janiece Nichelle Claiborne | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20638 | Dalton Hunter Schrader | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20639 | Samantha Naida Orender | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20642 | Teresa Ann Castro | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20648 | Catrina Lynette Watson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20654 | Michele Denise Davis | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20658 | Leslie Annette Berry | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I check the status of a citation in Topeka?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), use the Topeka Municipal Court at 215 SE 7th Street, Suite 158, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-3776), with online services at https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/. Pay tickets, view court dates, or check case status by citation number. For state-trooper-issued or county-court tickets, use the Kansas District Courts public access at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ and filter for Shawnee County. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Topeka Municipal Court (https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), contact the Topeka Police Department at 320 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-9551), or the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-251-2200). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.snco.us/sheriff/. Court bench warrants appear in the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation holds the statewide warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sheriff/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
Topeka, KS (Shawnee County) outstanding warrant check: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sh/) — call records section or visit jail. Topeka PD warrants (https://www.topeka.org/police/) for city-level. Statewide: Kansas District Court Records search (https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/) — pending criminal cases often show warrant indicators. KBI Most Wanted (https://www.kbi.ks.gov/). Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute K.S.A. §22-2401 governs warrants (https://www.kslegislature.org/). Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. §45-215). Always confirm with court clerk before approaching.
Where do I check the status of a citation in Topeka?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), use the Topeka Municipal Court at 215 SE 7th Street, Suite 158, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-3776), with online services at https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/. Pay tickets, view court dates, or check case status by citation number. For state-trooper-issued or county-court tickets, use the Kansas District Courts public access at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ and filter for Shawnee County. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Topeka Municipal Court (https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), contact the Topeka Police Department at 320 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-9551), or the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-251-2200). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.snco.us/sheriff/. Court bench warrants appear in the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation holds the statewide warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sheriff/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
Topeka, KS (Shawnee County) outstanding warrant check: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sh/) — call records section or visit jail. Topeka PD warrants (https://www.topeka.org/police/) for city-level. Statewide: Kansas District Court Records search (https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/) — pending criminal cases often show warrant indicators. KBI Most Wanted (https://www.kbi.ks.gov/). Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute K.S.A. §22-2401 governs warrants (https://www.kslegislature.org/). Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. §45-215). Always confirm with court clerk before approaching.
📊 Public Data Sources for Topeka, KS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Topeka, KS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (KS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KS
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Topeka, KS
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| UNITED METHODIST HOMES, INC. | TOPEKA |
| UNITED METHODIST HOMES, INC. | TOPEKA |
| ADAM POWELL | TOPEKA |
| FERDINAND PAMPOLINA | TOPEKA |
| JACK PETERSON | TOPEKA |
| STEPHEN BLUM | TOPEKA |
| ALLEN DAVIS | TOPEKA |
| JUDITH CORKUM | TOPEKA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (KS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Block, Inc. | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Topeka, KS
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| TODDLER TRANSPORT, INC | 1128b8 |
| BRENDA ALEXANDER | 1128b4 |
| JENNIFER BANAKA | 1128b4 |
| MARY BARBA | 1128b4 |
| JOSE BEJAR | 1128a2 |
| FRANK BENTLEY | 1128a1 |
| TABITHA BOYER | 1128a1 |
| CHAMLA BROWN | 1128b1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Topeka, KS
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 6
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Silver Lake Bank | Topeka |
| CoreFirst Bank & Trust | Topeka |
| Capitol Federal Savings Bank | Topeka |
| Community Bank | Topeka |
| Heritage Bank | Topeka |
| Kaw Valley Bank | Topeka |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
District of Kansas releases quarterly update on child exploitation cases prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department announces grants for improvements to Kansas forensic laboratories
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Kansas woman sentenced prison for stealing deceased relative’s identity to fraudulently receive federal and state benefits
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Topeka
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Police search for missing Topeka man known for artwork in Kansas City
Police are looking for a missing Topeka man who has personal and professional ties to Kansas City through his artwork. Luke Rocha, 45, was last seen around noon April 25 in the 200…
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Crews rescue five stranded people from flood waters early Tuesday in Topeka
Five individuals were rescued from the top of a vehicle in a “well-known flooding area” in Topeka early Tuesday morning. An officer with the Topeka Police Department witnessed a ve…
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Fallen Kansas officers honored at law enforcement memorial in Topeka - KAKE
Fallen Kansas officers honored at law enforcement memorial in Topeka KAKE
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Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. - Kansas Reflector
Topeka police seize student phones, demand passcodes, without telling families. Parents cry foul. Kansas Reflector
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Large police presence reported in west Topeka Thursday - KSNT 27 News
Large police presence reported in west Topeka Thursday KSNT 27 News
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Great Bend woman, Topeka man killed in northeast Kansas crash
Two people were killed in a crash involving a construction vehicle in Wabaunsee County on Friday.
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Kansas attorney general urges governor to deny clemency to inmates who received death penalty
Attorney General Kris Kobach on Tuesday urged the governor to deny clemency to Kansas inmates who have been sentenced to death. Eight of nine people sentenced to death in Kansas fo…
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FBI Offers $3,000 Reward for Information Leading to Identification of Subject(s) in Topeka Robbery - FBI (.gov)
FBI Offers $3,000 Reward for Information Leading to Identification of Subject(s) in Topeka Robbery FBI (.gov)