Topeka Police Arrest Man in Connection with Sunday Night Assault
Topeka police arrested Eric William Goakey, 38, on the city's north side early Monday morning in connection with an assault on a woman that occurred Sunday night in the 600 block of N. Kansas Avenue. Minor injuries were reported.
Topeka, KS, November 10, 2026 — Topeka police apprehended a 38-year-old man early Monday morning in connection with an assault that occurred the previous evening. Eric William Goakey was arrested on the city’s north side, according to police reports.
The arrest is related to an incident of assault that took place on Sunday night. The location specified for the assault is in the 600 block of N. Kansas Avenue.
Authorities reported that the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault. Specific details regarding the nature of the assault or the circumstances leading up to it were not immediately available.
The name of the woman who was assaulted has not been released. Additionally, the specific charges that Eric William Goakey will face have not been disclosed. The exact time of the arrest and the precise location on the north side of Topeka were also not provided.
Police stated that Goakey, age 38, was taken into custody early Monday morning. Further information regarding the investigation or any subsequent legal proceedings is expected to be released as it becomes available. The incident remains under active investigation by the Topeka Police Department.
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