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 and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 900 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on March 23, 2022, around 10:06 a.m. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim when it was reported 33- and 44-year-old male suspects stole her 2007 Rocket Bahama-50 moped, damaging the starter wires in the process. The moped was later located through a tracking device and returned to the owner. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $850. 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 and criminal trespass in the 400 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan on March 23, 2022, around 2:06 p.m. Officers listed Manhattan Housing Authority as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect forced entry into an unoccupied apartment, damaging the door, then stayed in the apartment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200. 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 in the 1500 block of Humboldt St. in Manhattan on March 23, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. Officers listed 19- and 20-year-old females as the victims when it was reported two unknown male suspects stole silverware, clothing, and a gold necklace from them. 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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and University Park Rd. on March 23, 2022, around 2:32 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2004 Dodge 1500 driven by Danny Woodworth, 71, of Manhattan had been involved in a crash with a 2014 Ford Taurus driven by Steven Ensley, 66, of Blue Rapids. Ensley was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his minor injuries. Woodworth was issued a citation for failure to yield.
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