TOPEKA, Kan. — A Topeka man was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections Wednesday evening on a felony child abuse allegation, according to jail records.
William Shane White, 47, was booked at approximately 7:35 p.m. on June 10, 2026. Jail records show White is being held on a warrant in Shawnee County case 26CR1096.
According to booking information, White is accused of abuse of a child, with the statute description alleging that he did “knowingly torture, cruelly beat, strike, kick, or otherwise abuse” a child who was older than six years of age and younger than 18.
The charge carries a listed bond of $50,000 cash or surety.
As of Thursday morning, a court date was not listed in the booking record.
Under Kansas law, a criminal charge is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
This is a developing story. Additional details, including the allegations contained in court documents and the defendant’s response to the charge, were not immediately available.
Booking Summary
- Defendant: William Shane White, 47
- Booking Number: 2026-00004020
- Booking Date: June 10, 2026
- Charge: Abuse of a Child
- Case Number: 26CR1096
- Bond: $50,000 Cash/Surety
- Agency: Shawnee County Department of Corrections Records
This article is based on jail booking records. The filing of criminal charges does not constitute evidence of guilt.
