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 aggravated domestic battery in Manhattan on December 30, 2022, around 4:15 p.m. An 18-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a 41-year-old man known to him as the suspect choked and hit him.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Fremont St. in Manhattan on December 30, 2022, around 5:30 p.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect threw a rock at his truck smashing the front windshield. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $600. 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 600 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on December 30, 2022, around 6:30 p.m. A 19-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a 49-year-old man stole his green and black specialized mountain bicycle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.
