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 burglary in the 1100 block of Vattier St. in Manhattan on February 18, 2022, around 10:17 a.m. Officers listed a 47-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a 30-year-old suspect stole her dog and PlayStation 4 from her home. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $600. The dog was returned and arrangements were made for the Playstation to be returned.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Kimball Ave. in Manhattan on February 18, 2022, around 7:45 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Corey Van Pelt, 30, of St. George had hit a 2017 Hyundai Sonota driven by Asanti Smith, 24, of Manhattan. Van Pelt had been traveling northbound on Tuttle Creek Blvd. and ran a red light when he hit Smith, who had been driving southbound, as Smith was making a left turn. Mahogheny Barr, 40, of Manhattan, a passenger in the Sonota, was trapped inside the front passenger seat and removed by Manhattan Fire Department personnel. She was then transported to Via Christi for treatment of side pain. Van Pelt was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.
Officers filed a report for domestic battery, aggravated assault, and unlawful discharge of a firearm in the 900 block of Thurston St. Manhattan on February 18, 2022, around 11:54 p.m. Officers listed a 19-year-old female, three 19-year-old males, and two 20-year-old males as the victims when it was reported a 22-year-old male suspect battered the female victim during a party then threatened the additional victims with a handgun before firing a single round in the air and fleeing the area.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Leavenworth St. in Manhattan on February 19, 2022, around 5:50 p.m. Officers listed a 13-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his baby blue Pitch mountain bicycle was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. 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 theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on February 20, 2022, around 12:58 p.m. Officers listed Ulta Beauty as the victim when it was reported two female suspects stole multiple makeup and fragrance items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $955. 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 in the Tuttle Creek ORV Area near Randolph on February 21, 2022, around 1:33 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found an ATV driven by Ivan Krenke, unknown age and residence at this time, had flipped while riding the off-road trails. Krenke was life-flighted to a Lincoln, Nebraska hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Officers filed a report for battery and criminal damage to property in the 1100 block of Garden Way in Manhattan on February 21, 2022, around 2:23 p.m. Officers listed a 22-year-old male and a 54-year-old female as the victims when it was reported a 30-year-old male suspect struck the male victim in the face and pushed him into the female victim’s car parked in CLS Plasma’s parking lot, damaging the front driver side door. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.
Officers responded to the report of a crash near mile marker 184 on K18 outside Manhattan on February 21, 2022, around 3:56 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2002 Sterling semi-truck pulling a large backhoe had struck the bottom of a bridge while passing underneath, causing major damage to the cement structure. No injuries were reported. The Kansas Department of Transportation will have a portion of the bridge closed indefinitely while repairs are made.
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