Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 8:42 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026 in the 1000 block of Moro Street. A 25-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect keyed her 2025 Kia K5 in a parking lot. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information, 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 up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for aggravated arson, attempted unlawful to possess tool to remove theft detection device, and theft of property or services at approximately 1:44 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the 400 block of 3rd Place. Burlington was listed as the victim when it was reported a female suspect stole a purse and set fire to a package to steal another item. Cheyenne Nicole Ely, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:13 a.m. on Nov. 7 for aggravated arson, attempted unlawful to possess tool to remove theft detection device, and theft of property or services. Ely was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
Officers filed a report for two counts of distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, possession of depressant, distribute/possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants/fentanyl, and use possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia at approximately 6:12 p.m. on Nov. 6 near Allen Road and Casement Road. Candice Dawn Renton, 45, of Clay Center, was arrested at approximately 6:20 p.m. for two counts of distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use, possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, possession of depressant, distribute/possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants/fentanyl, and use possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Renton was issued a total bond of $35,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
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