Police arrest man on firearm possession

A 20-year-old Topeka man was arrested early Wednesday after police say they found him in possession of alcohol and a firearm. Police were called to the 2400 block of Louisiana Street on a noise disturbance, where officers found the suspect and other males standing in a parking lot.

The suspect threw down the alcohol, refused to provide identification and tried to flee, reports said. Police seized the gun he was carrying, a loaded semi-automatic pistol, and a partially full beer can as evidence.