Topeka Woman Arrested for DUI, Driving on Suspended License

Riley County Police say Lisa Sullivan, 44, was pulled over in Manhattan early Tuesday morning

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:47pm

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A 44-year-old Topeka woman was arrested early Tuesday morning in Manhattan, Kansas following a traffic stop. Lisa Sullivan was charged with driving under the influence, driving while her license was suspended, and operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.

Why it matters

Impaired and unlicensed driving pose serious risks to public safety on Kansas roads. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in curbing these dangerous behaviors, especially repeat offenses.

The details

According to Riley County Police, officers filed the report around 1:44 a.m. on January 27, 2026 in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan. Sullivan was arrested at approximately 2:44 a.m. and issued a total bond of $6,000. She remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

  • The traffic stop and arrest occurred around 1:44 a.m. on January 27, 2026.
  • Sullivan was arrested at approximately 2:44 a.m. on January 27, 2026.

The players

Lisa Sullivan

A 44-year-old woman from Topeka, Kansas who was arrested for DUI, driving on a suspended license, and operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.

Riley County Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the traffic stop and made the arrest in Manhattan, Kansas.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to address the persistent problems of impaired and unlicensed driving in Kansas communities. Repeat offenses like this highlight the challenges in deterring these dangerous behaviors and keeping roads safe.