Man Books for Aggravated Kidnapping After Midnight Assault | Topeka News

At 2 AM on a Sunday, a woman was violently confronted by Brent Hardin, 41, on Weaver Street after attempting to retrieve her belongings—leading to a terrifying standoff where he allegedly pulled a gun, struck her, and barred her exit. Hardin, who initially avoided police, was arrested Monday with a warrant, and officers found damning evidence, drugs, and paraphernalia at the scene. Now charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, meth possession, marijuana, firearm possession, and property damage, Hardin faces serious jail time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1950d23be4718c0