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 a filed report for burglary in the 2700 block of Donnas Way in Manhattan on May 27, 2022, around 6:18 a.m. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when it was reported two pairs of Oakley glasses, a knife, and $40 cash were stolen out of his unlocked car. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $840. 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 Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on May 27, 2022, around 1:31 p.m. Officers listed Walmart as the victim when it was reported an unknown female suspect stole a Microsoft Surface Pro 7, a shirt, and food. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $639. 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 May 28, 2022, around 1:37 a.m. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim and a 23-year-old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and S. Dam Rd. on May 28, 2022, around 10:32 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2013 Ford Mustang driven by Carey Green, 36 of Westmoreland was traveling east on Tuttle Creek Blvd. when she hit a 2010 Toyota Highlander driven by William Jaggers who failed to yield to Green as he was turning south onto S. Dam Rd. The force of the impact caused Jaggers to hit a 2004 GMC Yukon driven by Brian Casey, 57, of Manhattan as he was sitting at the stop sign northbound on S. Dam Rd. Green was transported to Via Christi for treatment of a head injury. Jaggers was issued a citation for failure to yield.
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Pl. in Manhattan on May 28, 2022, around 2:19 p.m. Officers listed a 27-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a 32-year-old male suspect stabbed him in the neck with a pocket knife. The victim was treated at Via Christi and later released.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Sarber Ln. in Manhattan on May 28, 2022, around 3:14 p.m. Officers listed an 18-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his tan Specialized Rock Hopper bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at Dillons while he was inside shopping. The bicycle was later found in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. 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 robbery near the intersection of S. 5th St. and Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on May 29, 2022, around 3:42 a.m. Officers listed a 32-year-old male as the victim when it was reported two unknown male suspects hit him with a baseball bat and stole $2,000 cash and a gold chain necklace. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,900. 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 domestic battery and domestic battery in Manhattan on May 30, 2022, around 1:02 a.m. Officers listed a 21-year-old female as both a victim and a suspect and a 21-year-old male as both a victim and a suspect when it was reported the male choked the female and the female hit the male. Jeremy Starkes, 21, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for aggravated domestic battery and remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $7,000.
