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 five reports for criminal damage to property in the 3900 block of Victory Dr. in Manhattan on December 10, 2021, around 10:36 a.m. Officers listed Howies Recycling Trash Service, the City of Manhattan, Evergy, Fortress, Inc., Centruri Group, Inc., and a 49-year-old male as the victims when it was reported unknown suspects damaged and vandalized multiple construction sites and buildings. The estimated total loss associated with these cases is $16,200. 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 by deception in Manhattan on December 11, 2021, around 1:06 p.m. Officers listed a 21-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect posing as a police deputy told her a friend needed $2,000 in money packs for a bond payment and to give them the information for the money packs.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of E. Marlatt Ave. and Casement Rd. in Manhattan on December 12, 2021, around 1:16 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a dirtbike driven by Konrad Stein, 24, of Michigan had hit a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Samantha King, 30, of Manhattan as she was turning at the intersection. Stein was transported to Via Christi for treatment of serious lacerations and later life-flighted to Stormont Vail for further treatment.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on December 12, 2021, around 8:30 p.m. Officers listed a 65-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his black flat bed single axle H&H trailer. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,300. 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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