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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on December 16, 2021, around 8:06 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Tristan Neff, 22, of Manhattan rear-ended a 2021 Dodge Caliber driven by Peggy Avilez, 59, of Valley Center while she was stopped at a traffic light. Avilez was transported to Via Christi for treatment of neck and back pain. Neff was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on December 16, 2021, around 3:59 p.m. Officers listed 24- and 65-year-old males as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect attempted to break into their car damaging the driver’s door, trunk lid, and tail light. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. 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 theft in the 900 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on December 17, 2021, around 3:21 a.m. Officers listed an 18-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her green 2007 Toyota Camry. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,000. 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.
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