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 an injury crash near the intersection of Welsh and Cavalry Roads on December 9, 2022, around 6:15 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2016 Dodge Journey driven by Jessie Webb, 41, of Clay Center had been traveling east on Welsh Rd. behind a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Roy Harris, 58, of Homosassa, Florida when Webb did not see that Harris had signaled to turn left and began to pass Harris. Harris turned left and Webb hit the rear of Harris spinning him 180 degrees and coming to a rest in the north ditch facing Welsh Rd. Webb came to a rest parallel of Welsh Rd. on the south shoulder. Harris and two passengers of his vehicle, Nathan Graham, 45, of Etta, Mississippi and Eric Olsen, 50, of Port Orange, Florida were all transported to Via Christi for minor injuries. Webb was issued a citation for passing with insufficient clearance.
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 300 block of Brookmont Dr. in Manhattan on December 9, 2022, around 8:15 a.m. A 51-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported an unknown man she met online sent her a check which she cashed, then told her to send him the money through gift cards, which she did. The check was fraudulent causing the victim a loss of approximately $1,000. 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 filed a report for giving a worthless check in the 600 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on December 9, 2022, around 10:30 a.m. Jon Murdock Inc., was listed as the victim when it was reported a 56-year-old woman paid them with a check to a closed bank account to pay for a car. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $8,000.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on December 9, 2022, around 1:45 p.m. A 36-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke a screen door and knocked over a brick pillar. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. 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.
Aaron Noonan, 28, of Salina was arrested on two Riley County District Court warrants on December 9, 2022, around 9:30 p.m. The first is for a probation violation stemming from his arrest for conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery connected to a November 9, 2019, incident in the 400 block of Fremont St. where a 33-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint. The second is for failing to appear in court stemming from his arrest for possession with intent to distribute meth, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia x2, and criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon connected to a September 18, 2022, incident where he was found in possession of drugs, paraphernalia, and a gun during a traffic stop in the 700 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan. The probation violation warrant holds a bond of $100,000, the failure to appear warrant holds a bond of $80,000. Noonan remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $180,000.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1800 block of College Ave. in Manhattan on December 9, 2022, around 9:45 p.m. A 77-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a 24-year-old woman stole $800 cash from him.
Officers filed a report for criminal discharge of a firearm and criminal damage to property in the 3300 block of Kennsington Ct. in Manhattan on December 10, 2022, around 1:30 a.m. after it was reported a 22-year-old man shot multiple rounds into an unoccupied car in the Cambridge Square apartment parking lot. No injuries were reported. Officers issued a be on the lookout (BOLO) for Morgan Montague, 22, of Arkansas City in connection who was located shortly after by Fort Riley Police at a Fort Riley gate. He was arrested for criminal discharge of a firearm x2 and criminal damage to property in connection. He was issued a total bond of $15,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1200 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on December 10, 2022, around 2:00 a.m. O’Malley’s Bar was listed as the victim when it was reported a 28-year-old man kicked the front door and broke the glass causing approximately $1,000 worth of damage. Dillon Francis, 28, of Manhattan was issued a notice to appear in court for criminal damage to property.
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Moro St. in Manhattan on December 10, 2022, around 8:15 a.m. Advanced Property Management Inc. and a 23-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into a home causing damage to a door and stole $100 cash. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $800. 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 criminal discharge of a firearm in the 500 block of Augusta Way in Manhattan on December 10, 2022, around 9:45 a.m. after it was reported a 20-year-old man shot a round inside his apartment at The Links which entered the apartment above causing approximately $500 worth of damage. No injuries were reported.
Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on December 10, 2022, around 12:30 p.m. 22-, 35-, and 58-year-old men and a 32-year-old woman were listed as the victims when it was reported their camper and boat had been broken into and multiple items were stolen from inside. Multiple vehicles in the area were also damaged. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,100. 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 aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery in Manhattan on December 11, 2022, around 2:30 a.m. A 20-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a 23-year-old man had strangled and hit her during an argument. Jaylen Garrick, 23, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. He was issued a total bond of $7,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass in the 700 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on December 11, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. Katie’s Way was listed as the victim when it was reported a 33-year-old man damaged a door to the business while breaking in. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500. Philip Locklear, 33, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $1,500.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property near the intersection of Anderson Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Manhattan on December 11, 2022, around 10:15 a.m. A 62-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a car with a 16-year-old female suspect inside drove up to his car and the suspect threw eggs at it causing damage to the paint. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.
Officers filed a report for attempted aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm, and criminal damage to property in the 2300 block of Candlewood Dr. in Manhattan on December 11, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. A 29-year-old woman, a 30-year-old man, and Cambridge Square Apartments were listed as the victims when it was reported a 25-year-old man shot a gun, hitting an apartment building, following an argument between the parties. No injuries were reported. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 800 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan on December 11, 2022, around 6:00 p.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his black Thompson Center 30-06 rifle with a magazine and scope was stolen out of his car. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $850. 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.