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 battery, aggravated assault, battery, and aggravated kidnapping in the 700 block of Allison Ave. in Manhattan on February 18, 2023, around 11:15 p.m. 31- and 35-year-old men were listed as the victims when it was reported a 29-year-old woman threatened them with a shotgun and hit the 35-year-old man with the end of the gun, and a 27-year-old man held the two men in an apartment against their will. Cecilia Gonzalez, 29, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for aggravated assault and aggravated battery. She remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $20,000. This incident remains under investigation.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 800 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on February 19, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. 20- and 29-year-old men were listed as the victims when it was reported a 37-year-old man threatened them with a machete. This incident remains under investigation.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 2100 block of Tamarron Ter. in Manhattan on February 19, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. A 37-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect shot a suspected BB gun at his house, hitting a window and causing it to crack. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $750. 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.
Andrew Jones, 44, of Manhattan was arrested on February 20, 2023, around 3:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Fremont St. in Manhattan for his Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear, and possession of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to the area for the report of suspicious activity, when officers arrived in the area they identified Jones walking and found his active warrant. During his arrest for the warrant, he was found in possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Jones remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $13,000.
Michael Jones, 48, of Topeka was arrested on February 20, 2023, around 10:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of Yuma St. in Manhattan for his Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation, and interference with LEO. Officers observed Jones while on patrol and found he had an active warrant for probation violation. Jones rode his bicycle away from officers several times while he was informed he was under arrest. Jones remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $30,000.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1200 block of Ratone St. in Manhattan on February 20, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. A 27-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a Milwaukee framing nailer and hacksaw were stolen from his vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $540. 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 battery in the 1500 block of Hayes Dr. in Manhattan on February 20, 2023, around 6:15 p.m. A 50-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a 35-year-old man known to him punched him in the head multiple times. Jeffery Jepson, 35, of Manhattan was arrested on scene for battery. He was arrested and transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail.
Officers filed a report for sexual battery in Manhattan on February 20, 2023, around 6:45 p.m. A 17-year-old female was listed as the victim and a 22-year-old man known to the victim was listed as the suspect. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
