Press Release

Kansas man pleads guilty to illegal gun possession

Friday, October 30, 2026

TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm while facing criminal charges. 

According to court documents, Leonard Rrapaj, 62, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of illegal receipt of a firearm while under indictment. 

In August 2025, a search warrant was executed at Rrapaj’s business and residence, located at the Topeka Sports Cabaret. In Rrapaj’s bedroom, law enforcement found a firearm. At the time, the defendant was under indictment for federal charges.

Rrapaj is scheduled to be sentenced on February 10, 2027. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting the case.

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