Domestic Disturbance and Suspect Search on the S.E. 6th Avenue Bridge, Topeka

Summary: Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a male and female on or near the S.E. 6th Avenue (S.E. 6th St.) Bridge, also referred to as the 'Subpoena Bridge' in Topeka, Kansas. The male suspect, described as bald with face tattoos and wearing a red and orange shirt while carrying a black sweatshirt, allegedly assaulted the female and then fled on foot toward nearby homeless camps and wooded areas. Officers coordinated a search using ground units and a drone, canvassing the bridge, construction areas, and adjacent levee and railroad tracks. Witnesses and employees in the area provided statements. The female victim was located and interviewed, but the suspect initially evaded capture. The incident posed a moderate risk to the victim and public due to the suspect's violent behavior and proximity to public spaces.