Shawnee County Man Charged in Child Sex Crime | Topeka News

A 29-year-old man in Shawnee County is facing serious child sex crime charges after being indicted on three felony counts for allegedly possessing child exploitation material. The investigation began in December 2023 when federal authorities flagged suspicious content, leading to a multi-county probe by the KBI. Flerlage was arrested in August 2026 after a $1 million bond was set — and while authorities are still seeking tips, he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. 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/390e36deef292d58