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.
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Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave. and Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on July 8, 2021, around 9:20 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a car driven by Margaret Wecker, 95, of Manhattan had struck a pedestrian, Courtney Thompson, 28, of Manhattan. Thompson was transported to Stormont Vail for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 200 block of Johnson Rd. in Manhattan on July 8, 2021, around 7:00 p.m. Officers listed Mid America Piano as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a yellow Hustler X-One riding lawnmower. The estimated total loss associated with this case is around $8,921. 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.
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