Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at the intersection of Kimball Ave. and Plymouth Rd. on July 24, 2017 at approximately 7:50 AM. When officers arrived on scene, they found that a maroon 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, driven by Merrilee Omeilia, 40, of Manhattan, had been struck by a bicycle, ridden by Ryan Swanson, 44, of Manhattan. Swanson was transported by EMS to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Omeilia was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection.
Officers filed a report for rape, kidnapping, and aggravated assault in the city of Manhattan on July 24, 2017. Officers listed a 24 year old female as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect threatened and raped her at her residence. Due to the nature of the crimes reported, no additional information will be released.
