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 assault of LEO in the 200 block of William Dr. in Ogden on February 15, 2023, around 9:15 a.m. Officers were dispatched because of a sighting of a 16-year-old male runaway driving in the area and made a traffic stop on his car in the 400 block of Riley Ave. As contact was made with the driver, he made a threat against the officer with what appeared to be a handgun in the vehicle, which was later identified as an air pistol. The officer was able to prevent the 16-year-old from grabbing the weapon while another officer safely secured the weapon. The 16-year-old was then processed for juvenile runaway and later transported for a mental health evaluation.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Knox Ln. in Manhattan on February 15, 2023, around 12:00 p.m. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect drove on the grass at the Northeast Community Park causing around $750 worth of damage. 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.
