SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspect on multiple allegations after
Just after 2a.m. April 19, 2025, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received notification regarding multiple individuals in a gray for F-150 pickup truck breaking into a clothing donation bin in the 6800 block of SW 29th Street, according to Sheriff Brian Hill.
A deputy located the vehicle in the 5200 block of SW 37th Street and conducted a traffic stop.
During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was wanted by the Topeka Police Department and illegal narcotics were located.
Ronald A. Weiland, 62, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Possession of marijuana; Aggravated domestic battery; Aggravated assault, Domestic battery and Criminal restraint
Carl E. Smith, 61, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the SNDOC on requested charges of Possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human bod and Possession of marijuana
Paulette K. Weiland, 57, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into jail on a Topeka bench