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. –
Giovanny Ayala, 43, of Manhattan was arrested on March 6, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. for indecent solicitation of a child and breach of privacy. The arrest stems from an investigation involving Ayala and two victims known to him; 15- and 16-year-old females. Ayala was issued a total bond of $15,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report. Due to the nature of this case, no further information will be released.
Daneille Sullivan, 31, of Wichita was arrested on March 6, 2023, while already confined in the Riley County Jail for her outstanding Sumner County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant holds a total bond of $20,000. For information on this original case please contact the Sumner County District Court.
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1200 block of Houston St. in Manhattan on March 6, 2023, around 3:30 p.m. An 18-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported the catalytic converter on his truck was cut off and stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. 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.
Ricky Dunklin, 28, of Manhattan was arrested on March 6, 2023, around 3:45 p.m. for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. This arrest stems from a December 11, 2023, incident where it was reported Dunklin strangled a 22-year-old female known to him. Dunklin was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 2000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on March 6, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2015 Toyota Prius driven by Linda Couch, 69, of Manhattan was involved in a crash with a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by Linda Gibbs, 74, also of Manhattan. Gibbs and a passenger of her vehicle were transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.
Officers filed a report for battery on LEO at the Riley County Jail on March 6, 2023, around 5:30 p.m. A 24-year-old male RCPD Corrections Officer was listed as the victim when it was reported a 41-year-old female inmate threw food at him. Tia Swarthout, 41, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for battery on LEO. She was issued a $15,000 bond for this charge and remains confined in the Riley County Jail.
