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 300 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on November 4, 2021, around 8:38 a.m. Officers listed a 23-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a 34-year-old female suspect threatened her with a knife.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 100 block of E. Kansas Ave. in Riley on November 4, 2021, around 10:28 a.m. Officers listed Riley First Presbyterian Church as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect shot the east side of the church with a BB or airsoft gun. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000. 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 discharge of a firearm in city limits in the 700 block of S. 9th St. in Manhattan on November 4, 2021, around 12:48 p.m. No victims were listed when it was reported an unknown suspect shot a gun from a moving car. No injuries were reported. 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 5500 block of Skyway Dr. in Manhattan on November 4, 2021, around 1:24 p.m. Officers listed Hertz Rental and Lewis Automotive Group as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a black 2020 Chrysler 300s. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $35,000. 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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Sherman Rd. near Leonardville on November 4, 2021, around 2:48 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2018 Kia Sportage driven by Robert Leazenby, 88, of Manhattan was hit by a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Shelli Causey, 63, of Leonardville. Leazenby was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.
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