Michael Westgate, 43, of Manhattan was arrested on April 7, 2023, around 9:15 a.m. on his Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The warrant stems from Westgate’s failure to appear in court for his original arrest by the Kansas Highway Patrol (case 22-005429). Westgate remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $5,000.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 3200 block of Staff Hill Rd. in Manhattan on April 8, 2023, around 1:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene, officers found a motorcycle driven by Douglas Boone, 42, of Lithia, Fla., and Boone laying on the side of the road unresponsive. A second motorcycle and its driver, Travis Rusch, 35, of Manhattan were also on scene. Boone was transported to Via Christi and later to Stormont Vail in critical condition for further treatment. Boone was not wearing a helmet. Rusch was found to be intoxicated and arrested for driving under the influence. Rusch was issued a total bond of $750 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Jason Winkelman, 50, of Leonardville was arrested on April 8, 2023, around 6:30 p.m. after officers found meth, paraphernalia, and brass knuckles in his car during a traffic stop in the 200 block of S. 4th St. in Manhattan. Winkleman was arrested for possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, and criminal use of weapons. He was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Brian Sanders, 40, of Manhattan was arrested on April 9, 2023, around 3:30 a.m. after officers responded to a domestic situation where it was reported he pushed a 37-year-old woman known to him, took her phone and prevented her from calling police. Sanders was arrested for domestic battery, criminal deprivation of property, and aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim. He was issued a total bond of $12,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for theft near the intersection of Fremont and N. 9th Streets in Manhattan on April 9, 2023, around 7:15 a.m. Officers responded to the report of hit-and-run in the area and found an unoccupied 1998 Toyota RAV4 that had hit two parked cars. A 37-year-old man later reported this same vehicle stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Bluemont Ave. and N. 4th St. in Manhattan on April 9, 2023, around 11:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a motorcycle driven by Ashley Huyer, 20, of Enterprise had hit the curb and crashed. Huyer was transported to Via Christi for treatment of a broken leg.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Tuttle St. in Manhattan on April 9, 2023, around 1:00 p.m. A 37-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were listed as the victims when it was reported two tires on each of their cars were slashed overnight. The estimated total loss associated with this case is unknown at this time. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Sunset Ave. in Manhattan on April 9, 2023, around 2:15 p.m. A 61-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 $2,600. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Offices filed a report for burglary in the 800 block of Fremont St. in Manhattan on April 9, 2023, around 6:15 p.m. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his detached garage was broken into and his black 2001 Harley-Davidson XL1200C motorcycle was stolen from inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Rafael Sanchez III, 38, was arrested on April 9, 2023, around 7:45 p.m. on his two Riley County District Court warrants, each for failure to appear. One of the warrants stems from Sanchez’s failure to appear in court for his aggravated battery arrest on April 4, 2016, after it was reported he hit a 47-year-old man in the face with a bottle. The other warrant stems from Sanchez’s failure to appear in court for his arrest criminal damage to property arrest on April 1, 2026, after it was reported he threw a rock at a 46-year-old woman’s car, breaking the windshield. Sanchez remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $11,500.
