Topeka Man Arrested After Drug-Related Traffic Stop

Aaron A. Serrano was sentenced to 52 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the October 2023 shooting death of Jackson E. Danner in Topeka. Serrano pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement, which included testifying against his brother, Tremale Serrano, who was later convicted of first- and second-degree murder and is awaiting sentencing. The incident occurred after a party at Danner's home where a fight broke out, resulting in Danner being fatally shot in his front yard. Serrano was also ordered to pay compensation to the Crime Victims Compensation Board and serve two years of post-release supervision. The case underscores the role of plea agreements and cooperation with prosecutors in resolving serious criminal cases.