TOPEKA, Kan. — A Topeka man is in custody without bond following a series of serious felony charges, including allegations related to child exploitation and interference with law enforcement.
William Joseph Harris III, 39, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the evening of June 4, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m. According to booking records, Harris faces multiple charges stemming from separate warrants, including one filed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
The listed charges include:
- Sexual exploitation of a child; possession of media depicting a minor under the age of 18
- Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
- Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer (felony)
- Endangering a child
- Interference with law enforcement under felony circumstances
- Reckless driving (with an unknown prior conviction)
- Aggravated interference with parental custody, including detaining or concealing a child
Harris remains held without bond, and a court date has not yet been listed in the online records.
The arrest appears to involve coordination between local law enforcement and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. No additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest have been released at this time.
This is a developing story. This Is Topeka will provide updates as more information becomes available or as court proceedings move forward.
