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 theft in the 1300 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on March 2, 2022, around 8:25 a.m. Officers listed a 50-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his wallet, book bag, and HP laptop were stolen from his car. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $612. 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 rape in Manhattan on March 2, 2022, around 9:28 a.m. Officers listed a 15-year-old female as the victim and a 40-year-old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 3100 block of Heritage Ct. in Manhattan on March 2, 2022, around 10:45 a.m. Officers listed a 32-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his black 2003 Ford Focus was stolen. 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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Kimball Ave. and Wreath Ave. in Manhattan on March 2, 2022, around 6:51 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2014 Dodge Charger driven by Therriana Pittman, 22, of Manhattan was hit by a 2002 Dodge Dakota driven by Michael James, 35, of Manhattan as Pittman turned westbound on to Kimball Ave. from Wreath Ave., failing to yield at the turn. Yurah Jackson, 20, of Manhattan, a passenger of the Dodge Charger, was transported to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Pittman was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way on a left turn.
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