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 rape in Manhattan on June 6, 2020, at approximately 2:15 AM. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim and an unknown male as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 1200 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on June 5, 2020, at approximately 5:55 PM. Officers listed a 34-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known 23-year-old male brandished a firearm in a road rage incident. Walberto Cartagena, of Junction City, was arrested on an offense of aggravated assault. Cartagena was issued a total bond of $5,000.00. Cartagena was not confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for domestic criminal damage to property in Manhattan on June 7, 2020, at approximately 12:30 AM. Officers listed a 21-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known 26-year-old male damaged her phone. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $850.00.
Officers filed a report for aggravated sexual battery and criminal deprivation of property in Manhattan on June 6, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM. Officers listed a 24-year-old female as the victim and a known 61-year-old male as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1900 block of Fort Riley Boulevard on June 6, 2020, at approximately 5:25 pm. Officers listed Reptile World as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took 2 American Alligators approximately 5 ft in length from the business. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.00. Anyone with information can 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 assault and domestic battery in Manhattan on June 7, 2020, at approximately 10:55 PM. Officers listed a 21-year-old female and a 25-year-old female as both the victims and the suspects. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
