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 indecent liberties with a child in Manhattan on September 7, 2022, around 8:00 a.m. A 14-year-old female was listed as the victim and a 14-year-old male known to her was listed as the suspect. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
Officers were called to Manhattan High School to investigate the report of a runaway female student on September 7, 2022, around 2:00 p.m. After the student was located at a residence near the school, she ran from officers back towards the school then bit and kicked an officer when they made contact with her. Isis Arthington, 16, of Manhattan was then arrested for battery on LEO and interference with LEO. She was processed through juvenile intake and transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City. No weapons were involved in this incident.
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 1300 block of Houston St. in Manhattan on September 7, 2022, around 10:15 p.m. A 40-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported a check worth approximately $580 she had previously lost was cashed by an unknown person. 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 burglary in the 700 block of Griffith Dr. in Manhattan on September 8, 2022, around 12:00 a.m. A 59-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported a 24-year-old male known to the victim entered his apartment while he was asleep and stole miscellaneous power and hand tools worth approximately $500. Richard Lowry, 24, of Manhattan was located nearby shortly after and arrested for aggravated burglary. Lowry remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $50,000.
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