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.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers responded to the report of a head-on injury crash in the 5700 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd on May 12, 2022, around 4:06 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2003 Ford Focus driven by Helen Curry, 16, of Riley was heading eastbound when she crossed into the westbound lane and hit a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Rebecca Slack, 58, of Manhattan head-on. Slack was life-flighted to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment of lower extremity injuries. Curry and a passenger of the Equinox, Mark Danford, 57, of Manhattan, were transported to Via Christi for treatment of their injuries.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Leyden Ridge Cir. in Manhattan on May 12, 2022, around 5:22 p.m. Officers listed a 40-year-old female and a 41-year-old male as the victims when it was reported their stone mailbox was damaged. 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.
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