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 criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan on December 23, 2021, around 5:32 p.m. Officers listed the Riley County Police Department as the victim when it was reported a 24-year-old male inmate damaged a window in the jail intake room. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.
Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 900 block of Humboldt St. in Manhattan on December 24, 2021, around 11:20 a.m. Officers listed a 46-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into his house overnight and stole a five-gallon container filled with change. 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 burglary in the 7700 block of Stockdale Park Rd. in Riley County on December 24, 2021, around 11:53 a.m. Officers listed a 78-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into a building a stole a Honda ATV, tools, and other miscellaneous items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $15,000. 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 aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass in the 200 block of N. 11th St. in Manhattan on December 24, 2021, around 10:38 a.m. Officers listed 40- and 42-year-old males as the victims when it was reported 40- and 42-year-old male suspects were in an altercation with them after three fishing poles were damaged. When the 42-year-old left in his car, the 40-year-old jumped on the hood of the car and was eventually thrown off causing injuries to his ankles and head. The 40-year-old was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Daniel Westgate, 40, of Manhattan was arrested for criminal trespass and confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $2,000 after being released from Via Christi. He continues to be confined as of this report. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $90.
Officers filed a report for burglary and theft in the 300 block of E. Chase St. in Leonardville on December 25, 2021, around 10:00 a.m. Officer listed 17- and 22-year-old females and 23- and 77-year-old males as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a blue 2013 Ford Focus with an Apple Watch and MacBook Air inside, entered a separate truck and stole an Apple MacBook Air, a JBL portable Bluetooth speaker and a white gold necklace with a heart-shaped diamond, and entered two additional cars with nothing known taken at this time. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $8,500. 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 in the 1000 block of Yuma St. in Manhattan on December 25, 2021, around 3:21 p.m. Officers listed a 36-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect pulled a knife on him, then ran at him with a stick in the 600 block of Colorado St. 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 damage to property in the 1200 block of N. 12th St. in Manhattan on December 25, 2021, around 11:29 p.m. Officers listed a 27-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect shot a gun six times in the alley behind the victim’s house, hitting her unoccupied car five times and a garage one time. The estimated total loss associated with this case is still being determined at this time. 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 the 3000 block of Grand Mere Pkwy. in Manhattan on December 26, 2021, around 12:15 p.m. Officers listed a 29-year-old male as the victim when it was reported he came home and found a single bullet hole in his window. 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 and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Eighth St. in Manhattan on December 26, 2021, around 8:59 p.m. Officers listed a 19-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into her unoccupied apartment and stole a 43-inch Sceptre television, and LG trac phone, an Apple Watch, a surge protector, alcohol, an Apple TV box, and Christmas lights. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,320. 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.
