TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police have arrested a local man in connection to a series of attacks reported Wednesday in several different areas across the city that left several people injured.
Kimberly Qualls, a city of Topeka spokeswoman, said in a press release that officers have arrested Adam Schwegman, 47, of Topeka, in connection with the alleged crime spree. She said police have identified 17 victims tied to the series of attacks reported in the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, Oct. 28. Police said some victims were hospitalized due to the extent of their injuries.
Adam Schwegman’s mugshot. (Photo Courtesy/Shawnee County Department of Corrections)
Qualls said law enforcement is investigating five separate incidents that occurred shortly after 12:05 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. on Oct. 28. She said investigators believe all were committed by the same suspect.
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We asked Qualls if police have uncovered any connection between the victims and the suspect. She said law enforcement doesn’t believe the suspect knew any of the victims at this time.
First incident – Central Park neighborhood
- Victims
- 39-year-old woman – hospitalized
- 16-year-old male – hospitalized
- 63-year-old woman – uninjured
- 51-year-old man – uninjured
- 32-year-old man – uninjured
- Charges
- Two counts of aggravated battery
- Rape
- Aggravated burglary
Second incident – Central Park neighborhood
- Victim
- 66-year-old woman – uninjured
- Charge
- Attempted aggravated burglary
Third incident – Central Park neighborhood
- Victims
- 37-year-old woman – uninjured
- Four-year-old female – uninjured
- Four-year-old male – uninjured
- Three-year-old male – uninjured
- One-year-old male – uninjured
- Four-month-old male – uninjured
- Charges
- Aggravated burglary
- Theft
- Aggravated endangering a child
Fourth incident – Ward-Meade neighborhood
- Victims
- 50-year-old woman – injuries
- Two-year-old female – uninjured
- One-year-old male – uninjured
- Eight-months-old male – uninjured
- Charges
- Aggravated burglary
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Aggravated battery
- Aggravated endangering a child
- Attempted rape
Fifth incident – Ward-Meade neighborhood
- Victim
- 70-year-old woman – minor injuries
- Charges
- Aggravated battery
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Mistreat dependent adult/elder person
Police are asking for local homeowners with cameras set up to reach out to the TPD. People who have information regarding this situation can contact police by sending an email to telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Shawnee County Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007.
Because some of the allegations involve sexual assault, 27 News is withholding the locations of those incidents to help protect the privacy of the victims.
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