Elton Gaines Jr., 22, was arrested in the 700 block of Allison Ave. on April 7, 2017 at approximately 6:20 AM. Gaines Jr. was arrested on Riley County District Court warrants for ID theft (x3), computer crimes (x4), and theft by deception (x3). Gaines Jr.’s total bond was set at $15,000.
Brent Burleson, 58, of Eskridge, Kansas, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on April 7, 2017 at approximately 1:10 PM. Burleson was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Burleson was given no bond.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 9400 block of Condray Rd. on April 7, 2017 at approximately 2:00 PM. Officers listed Norman Lally, 67, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported that an unknown suspect entered his workshop and took a 2009 camoflauge Yamaha Rhino utility vehicle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $8,000. Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Curistal Harris, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 1800 block of College Ave. on April 7, 2017 at approximately 2:00 PM. Harris was arrested on multiple Riley County District Court warrants for domestic battery, probation violation (x4), and 3 Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. Harris’ total bond was set at $39,000, causing her to remain confined at the time of this report.
Chad Tippetts, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 100 block of Sarber Ln. on April 8, 2017 at approximately 12:45 AM. Tippetts was arrested for burglary and transported to Pottawatomie County Jail, where he was issued no bond.
Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle injury accident in the 1900 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on April 8, 2017 at approximately 11:35 PM. When officers arrived on scene, they found that a 1996 Mercury Cougar, driven by Jeanette Wyatt, 56, of Manhattan, had overturned and struck a power pole. Wyatt was transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment of her injuries. No citations were issued at the scene of the accident.
