The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 1800 block of Cassell Road in Manhattan on December 17, 2019 at approximately 9:00 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old male and a 34-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a 36-year-old male brandished a gun during an argument. Jason Melton, 36, of Manhattan was arrested in connection on an offense of aggravated assault. Melton was issued a total bond of $5,000.00. Melton was not confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for aggravated intimidation of a victim in the 900 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on December 17, 2019 at approximately 7:40 AM. Officers listed a 14-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known 15-year-old male suspect intimidated her about a criminal case.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 400 block of Timberwick Pl. in Manhattan on December 17, 2019 at approximately 10:25 AM. Officers listed a 84-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of money using a computer scam. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $19,500.00. Police ask that anyone with information please 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.
Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 600 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan on December 17, 2019 at approximately 2:20 PM. Officers listed A 28-year-old female and a 34-year-old female as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect took a pair of boots from the victim’s residence. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $35.00.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Richards Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard on December 17, 2019 at approximately 9:05 AM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a Lincoln Aviator driven by Becky Bleue, 44, of Manhattan had crashed with a Buick Regal driven by Monica Anderson, 70, of Manhattan. Anderson was transported to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
