TOPEKA, Kan. — Sunday brought a series of DUI arrests and alcohol-related bookings across Shawnee County, including allegations of fleeing law enforcement, child endangerment, reckless driving, and possession of a firearm while under the influence.
According to the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center’s October 12 booking report, six individuals were booked on DUI allegations on October 11, while a seventh was booked on charges involving a firearm and alcohol or drugs.
DUI, Fleeing Police and Child Endangerment
Among the most serious allegations listed in Sunday’s report were those involving Stephanie Ann Baldwin, 50, who was booked at approximately 10:30 p.m. by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Baldwin faces allegations of driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, endangering a child, and transporting an open container of liquor.
The booking report does not provide details about the alleged pursuit, the age of the child involved, or whether anyone was injured.
Early Morning DUI Arrests
Several additional DUI-related bookings occurred during the early morning hours Sunday.
Novel Jean Carter, 46, was booked at 12:35 a.m. on allegations of driving under the influence, marijuana possession, and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. The report also lists a separate county-time sentence.
Andrew Cody Tevis, 33, was booked at 2:15 a.m. on allegations involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, improper lane usage, and interference with law enforcement.
Robert Earl Jones, 50, was booked at 2:50 a.m. on allegations of driving while too intoxicated to safely operate a vehicle, driving without insurance, and unlawful backing. His booking record lists a $10,000 bond and an October 19 court date.
Young Driver Among Those Booked
Ayden Anthony Robertson, 19, was booked at 7 a.m. Sunday on allegations of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater within three hours of operating a vehicle and driving left of center.
Robertson was released later that afternoon, according to detention center records, and has a court date listed for November 12.
Afternoon DUI Booking
Christina Ann Blevins, 61, was booked at 5:55 p.m. Sunday on allegations of DUI and inattentive driving.
She was released approximately two hours later, and her court appearance is scheduled for November 12.
Firearm and Alcohol Allegations
In a separate alcohol-related case, Clayton E. Barngrover, 62, was booked at 3:10 a.m. Sunday on allegations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possessing a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and transporting an open container of liquor.
The report does not identify the alleged victim or describe the circumstances surrounding the assault allegation.
A Reminder About Impaired Driving
Sunday’s bookings demonstrate the range of allegations that can accompany suspected impaired driving, from traffic violations to more serious offenses involving children, weapons, and law enforcement.
The detention center’s report records arrests and bookings, not criminal convictions. All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: Shawnee County Adult Detention Center Daily Booking Report, printed October 12, 2026, at 6:37 a.m.
