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. –
Darrel Smith, 41, of Manhattan was arrested on March 1, 2023, around 3:00 p.m. after a search warrant led to meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a gun being found in his residence. Smith was arrested for possession of criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, six counts of drug distribution, drug possession, and violation of offender registration. Smith remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $90,000.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 5500 block of Skyway Dr. in Manhattan on March 1, 2023, around 9:15 p.m. A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported her 18-carrot gold earrings were stolen from her purse. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $550. 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 burglary and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Riley Ave. in Ogden on March 2, 2023, around 3:15 a.m. Casey’s General Store was listed as the victim when it was reported someone had broken a window with a baseball bat, entered through the broken window, and stole approximately $250 worth of vaping pods. The damage to the window is worth approximately $500. Officers who responded to the call quickly identified the suspect as Estevan Rochin, 16, of Ogden. Rochin was arrested around 6:15 a.m. on March 2, 2023, for burglary and criminal damage to property. Rochin will be processed through juvenile intake and released to a guardian.
