KMAN received more information Monday regarding the kidnapping/robbery that took place this past Friday.
A 48-year-old male from Topeka reportedly became the victim of these crimes when suspects that he knew physically battered him and attempted to foce him to withdraw funds from an ATM. Prior to reaching an ATM he was able to flee from his attackers and contact police.
Joshua Foster, 23, was arrested on the offences of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He was given a bond of $200,000. RCPD anticipates at least one additional arrest in the matter.
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An 18-year-old man was arrested this past Saturday. Devin Decker, of Manhattan, was arrested on the offenses of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, possession of an opiate, opium, or narcotic drugs, possession of stolen property, burglary, and criminal damage to property. He was given a bond of $20,000.00.
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Two people were injured in a weekend accident involving pedestrians near the intersection of 3rd and Humboldt Streets in Manhattan. Riley County Police found that while traveling south on North 3rd Street a 2011 Nissan Titan, driven by Amanda Shallcross, 36, of Junction City struck Shawna Case, 27, of Manhattan who was carrying a 3-year-old male child as she was walking across a crosswalk.
Both Case and the child were transported to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan for treatment of apparent non life-threatening injuries. The collision is currently under investigation and was reported at 3:18 p.m. Saturday.
