SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of drive by shootings and have three in custody.
On Friday, members of the Topeka Police Department Criminal investigations Bureau served multiple search warrants in reference to a drive by shooting, with property damage only, which occurred in the 600 block of SE Lawrence.
These search warrants were served in the 5600 block of SW 15th St; 1700 block of SW Amhurst Rd; 700 block of SW Fairmont Rd; 1600 block of SW Oakley Ave and the 2400 block of SW Burnett Rd, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.
As a result of the investigation Victor Fuentes, 18, was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Criminal threat, Criminal use of a weapon, aggravated assault, Criminal discharge of a firearm, Interference with a law enforcement officer, Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and Duty of driver to report accident with unattended vehicle
Police also transported two juveniles to the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on requested Charges Criminal discharge of a firearm, Criminal use of a weapon, Interference with a law enforcement officer, Criminal threat, aggravated assault, and Criminal Damage to property.