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 filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 300 block of N. 9th St. in Manhattan on September 2, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. A 52-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported a 38-year-old male suspect damaged his skate ramp. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.
Officers filed a report for aggravated robbery, possession of marijuana, and interference with LEO in the 1400 block of College Ave. in Manhattan on September 3, 2022, around 1:00 a.m. A 19-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported a 21-year-old male suspect was at the victim’s apartment at “The Pointe” when he stole cash from him leading to a fight between the two. Officers were called to the scene with the report of a disturbance and witnessed Courtney Harris, 21, of Junction City running away. Harris jumped over a second-story railing and ran from officers but was detained shortly after in the immediate area. Harris was transported to Via Christi for examination of his injuries from the fall and arrested in connection to the incident for aggravated robbery after being medically cleared. Harris remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $50,000.
Offices filed a report for theft in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on September 3, 2022, around 9:45 a.m. A 21-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported his red Apple iPhone 13 was stolen while at Tubby’s Bar. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100. 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 possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, disorderly conduct, and interference with LEO in the 1100 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on September 4, 2022, around 1:45 a.m. Officers witnessed an active fight in front of Tate’s Bar where a 36-year-old male punched a 21-year-old male and ran from the area. Dennis Alcox, 36, of Topeka was detained shortly after by officers near the intersection of 12th and Moro Streets and arrested for disorderly conduct, interference with LEO and possession of an opiate with intent to distribute after being found in possession of an opiate. Alcox was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers responded to a fight in progress in the 1200 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on September 4, 2022, around 2:00 a.m. Officers arrested Henry Hayman, 20, of Great Bend for battery after observing him kick an 18-year-old male in the head. The male victim was transported to Via Christi for evaluation. Hayman was issued a total bond of $750 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for battery on LEO and disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on September 4, 2022, around 2:45 a.m. after a 55-year-old male attempted to start a fight with an individual, then hit a 41-year-old male RCPD police officer in the shoulder while he was attempting to prevent the fight. David Swigert, 55, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for battery on LEO and disorderly conduct. Swigert remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $1,000.
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