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 crash near the intersection of Kimball Ave. and N. Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 8:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2023 Kia Forte driven by Kezia Shibler, 26, of Riley had been driving south on Seth Child Rd. when a 2011 Toyota Prius driven by Alorrah Wileman, 19, of Manhattan pulled onto Seth Child Rd. from Gary Ave. in front of her, narrowly avoiding a crash. Shibler then sped up, passed Wileman, switched lanes to get in front of her, then hit her brakes causing Wileman to hit Shibler in the rear. Wileman was arrested for aggravated battery, issued a total bond of $5,000, and is no longer confined at the time of this report. No major injuries were reported.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 10:15 a.m. Midwest Ace Hardware was listed as the victim when it was reported unknown male and female suspects stole a 2006 GMC C5500 AZ UHaul truck. The estimated total loss associated with this case is still being determined at this time. 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 forgery in the 1100 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 12:15 p.m. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim when it was reported a $43,710 check they had written was stolen, forged, and attempted to be cashed by an unknown suspect.
Officers filed a report for fleeing and eluding LEO in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 1:30 p.m. after a call to the Riley County Communications Center reported a man was slumped over in a car in the 1700 block of Rockhill Rd. for an extended period of time. When officers performed a welfare check on the man they found him to be in good health but also identified he had an outstanding warrant. He then drove away, fleeing from officers northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The driver Oxavier Ruffin, 22, of Manhattan was located around 1:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Laramie St. shortly after the car was found empty in the immediate area. Ruffin was arrested for fleeing and eluding LEO and his outstanding probation violation warrant. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $26,000.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 500 block of N. Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 4:30 p.m. A 25-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported her residence was broken into and an LG television and other miscellaneous items were stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $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 theft in the 500 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on January 9, 2023, around 6:45 p.m. Menards was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole two Swann eight-channel security systems and a Crystal Vision eight-channel security system. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. 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.
