SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects for multiple allegations after their actions during a house fire.
Just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday, crews from the Topeka Fire Department responded to a house fire located 426 SE Leland Street, according to department spokesperson Rosie Nichols.
First responders found a two-story home with heavy smoke coming from it and began suppression operations. An individual, later identified as Joel E. Rodriguez, 38, of Topeka, attempted to enter the burning residence and fire crews called the Topeka Police for assistance.
Two other individuals, later identified as 18-year-old Isiah M. Dunn and 21-year-old Hector Xilonzochilt both of Topeka, also attempted to interfere with firefighters.
No individuals were located in the house and no injuries occurred as a result of the fire.
Police arrested Rodriguez, Xilonzochilt and Dunn and booked them into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Unlawful interference with firefighter; Obstruct efforts to reach location, according to online jail records. Rodriguez and Dunn were also wanted for warrants.
The total estimated loss from the fire was approximately $10,070. The home did not have working smoke detectors, according to Nichols. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.