SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a weekend arrest.
Just after 8p.m. January 16, sheriff's deputies developed information that a suspect identified as Steven M. Rule, 35, of Topeka, may be in possession of a stolen Ford F250 pickup truck, according to Shawnee County Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.
Deputies located a vehicle matching the description at a business in the 6400 block of SW 17th Street and confirmed the truck was reported stolen out of Doniphan County.
Deputies attempted to detain Rule as he exited the business but he fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot chase a deputy deployed a Taser which safely ended the pursuit and Rule was taken into custody.
Through the investigation at the scene, information was developed that Rule used a stolen check to purchase approximately $1400 worth of merchandise from the business prior running from deputies.
Deputies found a handgun and additional stolen check in the stolen truck.
Deputies transported Rule to a local hospital for a medical screen and then transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.
Hannah B. Holloway, 41, of Topeka, was with Rule in the business. Deputies took her into custody without incident.
Rule is being held on requested charges that includ Felon in possession of a firearm, Possession of stolen property, Identity Fraud, Forgery, Interference w/ LEO, Possession of paraphernalia, Warrants through the City of Topeka and for Transporting an open container of liquor.
Hannah B. Holloway was booked on requested charges that include Possession of drug paraphernalia, Identity Theft and Warrants through the City of Topeka