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 filed a report for theft by deception in the 400 block of N. Main St. in Riley on October 15, 2021, around 2:38 p.m. Officers listed Short Stop as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect claimed to be a vendor who was under paid for a recent delivery and deceived an employee to refund the fraudulent claim. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $830. 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.
Officers filed a report for attempted aggravated domestic battery in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 12:01 a.m. Officers listed a 52-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a 53-year-old male suspect attempted to strangle her. Michael Sherrill, 53, of Plainfield, Ill. was arrested in connection for attempted aggravated domestic battery. Sherrill was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1100 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 12:03 a.m. Officers listed Far Out Arcade as the victim when it was reported a 31-year-old male suspect punched out the front window of the business. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $500. Robert Gibbons, 31, of Manhattan was transported to Via Christi for treatment of hand lacerations and issued a notice to appear for criminal damage to property.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 2100 block of Sloan St. in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 7:38 a.m. Officers listed a 41-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked detached garage and stole miscellaneous tools. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $2250. 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.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 700 block of Allen Rd. in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 8:27 a.m. Officers listed a 37-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked shed and stole a Yard Machine push mower, two dorm-style refrigerators, a window air conditioner, a floor jack and a clock. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $820. 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.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Allen Rd. in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 6:48 p.m. Officers listed a 48-year-old as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his gray Mongoose mountain bicycle, white Genesis mountain bicycle, gray Trek mountain bicycle and black Kent mountain bicycle. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $500. 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.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment in Manhattan on October 16, 2021, around 8:49 p.m. Officers listed a 21-year-old female and a 24-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a 24-year-old male suspect and a 21-year-old female suspect were involved in an altercation with the victims. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Officers responded to the report of a medical call in the 2400 block of Stagg Hill Rd. in Manhattan on October 17, 2021, around 12:38 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a deceased 79-year-old female. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Leavenworth St. in Manhattan on October 17, 2021, around 8:21 a.m. Officers listed a 66-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect threw a pumpkin and beer bottle at her house which broke a window. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $750. 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.
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 700 block of Ratone St. in Manhattan on October 17, 2021, around 5:23 p.m. Officers listed a 19-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a 69-year-old male suspect injured him. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on October 17, 2021, around 8:05 p.m. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her Macbook Pro, Michael Kors purse and cash from her car. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $660. 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.
Officers filed a report for criminal use of explosives and arson in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on October 17, 2021, around 11:38 p.m. It was reported an unknown male suspect lit a tequila bottle full of gas and sugar on fire outside of the Riley County Police Department Aggieville Substation. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $100. 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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