Kansas Bureau of Investigation

10/30/2026

True public safety relies on a united front. Operation Iron Sight proves that when local, state, and federal agencies combine resources and expertise, we can dismantle violent networks and drive down fi***rm violence, not just in Wichita, but across the entire state of Kansas. We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners to protect our communities.

Today, I joined DOJ and the ATF at a press conference in Wichita to announce Operation Iron Sights, a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate, apprehend and prosecute dozens of people accused of fi***rms and drug trafficking-related crimes. Kansas has shown that you don’t have to choose between protecting the Second Amendment and protecting the public. We have some of the strongest pro-Second Amendment laws in the country, and we also have law enforcement that is relentless about going after the people who violate the law.

10/30/2026

Trick-or-Treat Topeka! 👻🎃

The KBI was excited to participate in the City of Topeka Government Trunk or Treat Event for the second year in a row!

The capital city community showed up yet again with their best costumes and an appetite for candy, which we happily obliged.🍭🍬

As a law enforcement agency, we want Halloween to stay fun and safe so our children can enjoy the festivities.
If you plan to go trick-or-treating this Saturday, search for registered offenders near your home or wherever you go to trick-or-treat.

To conduct a search, visit: https://www.kbi.ks.gov/registeredoffender/

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

Today we celebrate National First Responders' Day! ⚪️🔴🔵🟡

We want to thank all law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers who, with their heroism and bravery, keep their communities safe.

Join us in thanking a first responder today!

10/07/2026

Today, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the RileyCountyPD arrested a Topeka man who arranged to meet minors for sexual acts.

On Oct. 7, at around 9:30 a.m., KBI agents conducted a search warrant at 2250 SW Ancaster Road, in Topeka. Mark W. Reutzel, 61, was arrested at around 10:50 a.m., for two counts of electronic solicitation for enticing a person whom he believed was a child to engage in unlawful sexual acts.

This arrest was related to a joint law enforcement operation that took place in September, in Riley and Geary counties, targeting offenders buying sexual relations. Following his arrest, deputies from the Riley County Police Department transported Reutzel to the Riley County Jail where he was booked on the charges.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Formal charges are pending. The investigation is ongoing.

10/07/2026

We are privileged to stand beside our troopers and TPD officers to remember and honor our Kansas law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. In 2025, we tragically lost four courageous men in the line of duty. Undersheriff Brandon Gaede, Deputy Elijah Ming, Officer Hunter Simoncic, and Sergeant Scott Heimann. We continue to uphold our mission to support our law enforcement partners and families impacted.

10/05/2026

We are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Topeka.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) requested KBI assistance at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the scene.

At approximately 4:28 p.m., two TPD officers arrived at a residence in the 3100 block of SW Chelsea Drive to locate Michael Wayne Schmidt, 47, of Topeka. Officers were searching for Schmidt in connection with a previous incident and arrest.

Schmidt allowed the officers inside the home, and following a brief discussion, officers attempted to take Schmidt into custody. Schmidt then fled to a back room, and officers followed. Inside the room, Schmidt retrieved a fi***rm. Officers issued verbal commands ordering Schmidt to drop the gun. Preliminary information indicates that during the encounter, Schmidt produced and fired a handgun, and one TPD officer discharged their duty weapon. Schmidt sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.

EMS responded to the scene, but Schmidt succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. No officers were injured during the incident.

This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel, and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings, which take several weeks to complete.

The investigation remains ongoing. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be presented to the Shawnee County District Attorney for review.

10/01/2026

🟣October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month🟣

Domestic violence is defined as any verbal and/or physical abuse ranging from simple assault to murder.

Beginning in 1992, all standard offense reports related to domestic violence were required to be submitted to the KBI. Since then, Kansas law enforcement agencies have increased arrest rates for domestic-related crimes.

Regardless, our work is far from over.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call SafeLine Kansas at 1-800-363-2287 or text SAFE to 847411. All calls and texts are confidential, and safe shelters can be found at your request.

Join us in spreading awareness this month for the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

To view more information regarding domestic violence trends across Kansas, visit: https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/stats/stats_dvr**e.shtml

09/30/2026

The KBI released the 2025 Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault in Kansas report. 23,397 domestic violence, 1,007 r**e and 919 stalking incidents were reported in Kansas.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, report the crime to law enforcement.

You can also call SafeLine Kansas at 1-800-363-2287 or text SAFE to 847411. All calls and texts are confidential, and safe shelters can be found at your request.

Find the full 2025 report:https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/stats/docs/pdf/DVStalking%20Rape%202025.pdf

09/30/2026

UPDATE: The man injured in an officer-involved critical incident in Kansas City, Kansas, was released from the hospital and then booked into jail.

On Oct. 2, Roberto Pineda, 47, of Kansas City, Kansas was released from KU Medical Center and immediately booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center. Pineda was arrested for aggravated battery against a law enforcement officer for an altercation that occurred just after midnight on Sept. 29, when he fled a traffic stop and ran over a Kansas City, Kansas Police Department officer's foot.

Additional charges are expected from the later officer-involved critical incident, that the KBI is investigating, where both Pineda and a KCKPD officer were injured.

The investigation is ongoing. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: KBI agents are investigating an officer-involved critical incident in Kansas City, Kansas, that left an officer and subject injured.

The Kansas City Kansas Police Department - KCKPD requested KBI assistance at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. KBI agents responded to the scene to investigate.

Just after midnight on Sept. 29, a suspect fled during a traffic stop and ran over a KCKPD officer's foot. Officers began searching for the suspect and the black Buick Regal he drove.

Preliminary information indicates that Tuesday around 4:15 p.m., KCKPD officers learned the vehicle was in a parking lot of a business in the 2900 block of State Ave., in Kansas City, Kansas. A marked patrol vehicle initiated its emergency lights and officers gave the man verbal commands to exit the vehicle. The man, later identified as Roberto Pineda, 47, of Kansas City, Kansas, exited and ran from officers. Two officers chased Pineda. As they caught up to him, a physical struggle ensued.

During the altercation Pineda grabbed ahold of an officer's fi***rm on his gun belt. While Pineda attempted to gain control of the gun, the officer used a knife and stabbed Pineda multiple times. During the struggle the other officer struck Pineda with a baton. Once Pineda released his hold from the gun, officers were able to place him in handcuffs and render medical aid.

The officer's hand was broken during the struggle. Both Pineda and the officer were transported to KU Medical Center for treatment. The officer was treated and released. Pineda is in stable condition and is expected to survive.

Pineda was arrested for aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, connected to the early morning traffic stop. Additional charges are expected related to this evening's incident.

This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved critical incident. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel, and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings, which take several weeks to complete.

The investigation remains ongoing. When completed the findings will be presented to the Wyandotte County District Attorney.

09/30/2026

UPDATE: KBI agents are investigating an officer-involved critical incident in Kansas City, Kansas, that left an officer and subject injured.

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) requested KBI assistance at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. KBI agents responded to the scene to investigate.

Just after midnight on Sept. 29, a suspect fled during a traffic stop and ran over a KCKPD officer's foot. Officers began searching for the suspect and the black Buick Regal he drove.

Preliminary information indicates that Tuesday around 4:15 p.m., KCKPD officers learned the vehicle was in a parking lot of a business in the 2900 block of State Ave., in Kansas City, Kansas. A marked patrol vehicle initiated its emergency lights and officers gave the man verbal commands to exit the vehicle. The man, later identified as Roberto Pineda, 47, of Kansas City, Kansas, exited and ran from officers. Two officers chased Pineda. As they caught up to him, a physical struggle ensued.

During the altercation Pineda grabbed ahold of an officer's fi***rm on his gun belt. While Pineda attempted to gain control of the gun, the officer used a knife and stabbed Pineda multiple times. During the struggle the other officer struck Pineda with a baton. Once Pineda released his hold from the gun, officers were able to place him in handcuffs and render medical aid.

The officer's hand was broken during the struggle. Both Pineda and the officer were transported to KU Medical Center for treatment. The officer was treated and released. Pineda is in stable condition and is expected to survive.

Pineda was arrested for aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, connected to the early morning traffic stop. Additional charges are expected related to this evening's incident.

This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved critical incident. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel, and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings, which take several weeks to complete.

The investigation remains ongoing. When completed the findings will be presented to the Wyandotte County District Attorney.

ORIGINAL: Tuesday evening, at the request of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department - KCKPD, KBI agents responded to investigate an officer-involved critical incident. The altercation took place near 29th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.

During the incident, a male subject was injured and transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. An officer from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department was also transported to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and in its earliest stage.