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 fraud on February 10, 2023, around 2:45 PM in Manhattan. Officers listed a 69-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known business cashed a check for home insurance twice. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,117.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault, criminal restraint, and battery in the 3000 block of Kimball Avenue in Manhattan on February 10, 2023, around 7:13 PM. Officers listed a 31-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect battered the victim and made threats to use a weapon against them.
Officers responded to the report of a crash near mile marker 318 on Interstate 70 in Manhattan on February 11, 2023, around 4:31 PM. The Kansas Highway Patrol was the lead agency investigating the fatality crash. You can view their crash log here: https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2023-001528
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 200 block of North Arizona Street in Leonardville on February 11, 2023, around 6:52 PM. Officers listed a 24-year-old male and a 64-year-old male as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence and took copper wire. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $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.
Officers filed a report for a hit-and-run injury accident involving a pedestrian in the 4700 block of Skyway Drive in Manhattan on February 11, 2023, around 9:30 PM. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when he was found on the side of the road with injuries believed to be from being hit by a vehicle. He was transported to Via Christi and later to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment of his injuries. 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 assault in the 1500 block of University Drive in Manhattan on February 12, 2023, around 5:53 PM. Officers listed two 19-year-old males, a 19-year-old female, and an 18-year-old female as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect followed them in a road rage incident and then accelerated towards them when crossing the road after leaving their vehicle.
