
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an attack on officers early Saturday.
Just after 2:00am, a man later identified as Anthony Hernandez of Topeka entered the Law Enforcement Center, 320 South Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Hernandez wielded a machete and stated that he had a bomb. Officers were able isolated him outside the building and initiated communications that continued for over an hour.
Hernandez subsequently “aggressed on officers” with his machete, according to Roth. Officers used a Taser and took him into custody. He received only superficial injuries, according to Roth.
No officers were injured in this incident.

Police booked Hernandez for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Threat, and other charges. He is being held on a $25,000 Bond.