Topeka, KS — It was a busy Sunday down at the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center. Between expired tags, open containers, and enough bench warrants to fill a file cabinet, 15 individuals found themselves behind bars on March 30, 2025. The weekend booking report reads like a highlight reel of unfortunate decisions — with a few truly serious charges mixed in.
Most Booked Offense: Driving Like It’s 1999
Eric Nathaniel Jim might win the unofficial “Most Classic Topeka Arrest” award. Booked at 10:35 PM, Jim came in hot with not one but two counts of driving while suspended, no insurance, expired registration, and — wait for it — defective wipers. No bond was issued for any of it.
Dangerous and Disturbing: Aggravated Battery and Stalking
One of the most serious cases involved Christian Tadeo-Uribe, age 22. He’s facing a heavy slate of charges, including:
- Aggravated domestic battery (impeding breathing),
- Criminal restraint,
- Stalking, and
- Intimidation of a witness.
All charges are being held without bond, and it’s safe to say this one won’t be resolved quickly.
Guns, Fire, and Flight
Robert Lewis Hawkins IV, 22, is being held without bond on allegations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle. According to booking notes, he also attempted to flee from law enforcement on foot.
Bench Warrants Galore
This weekend wasn’t short on outstanding warrants. Several individuals were booked solely on Topeka bench warrants, including:
- Kari Juanita Hopkins, who’s set for court on May 1.
- Loraine Kaye Fanning, who rang up $2,745 in warrants.
Meanwhile, Clarence Sullivan takes the cake with $8,200 in warrants.
DUIs and Open Containers
Several drivers had a few too many and a bit too little insurance. Among them:
- James Swilley, 57, who was charged with DUI, transporting an open container, no seatbelt, and yes — again — defective wipers.
- Jose Reyes Gutierrez, 21, in and out within four hours after a DUI.
- Jean Carlos Canda-Quino, who managed to squeeze in DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, and more — all before 9:30 AM.
Honorable Mentions
- Kimberly Troupe interfered with both law enforcement and firefighters, a rare double.
- Izrahiah Ca-Leigh Hysten was booked on charges including aggravated child endangerment and animal cruelty.
What It All Means
From reckless driving to aggravated assault, this weekend’s booking report gives a sobering look at the wide range of issues local law enforcement faces — and the ongoing strain on the county jail. Whether it’s a reminder to fix your wipers or to make better life choices, it’s always a good idea to avoid ending up on this list.
