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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft by deception after scammers posing as law enforcement officers convinced a Manhattan woman to send thousands of dollars. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just after 1 p.m. July 6 in Manhattan. A 23-year-old woman was listed as the victim after unknown suspects allegedly called her claiming to be local law enforcement officers and demanded payment for an alleged warrant related to missing jury duty. The victim lost an estimated $5,800 in the scam. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or…
A Manhattan man was arrested Monday evening following a domestic disturbance that resulted in multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Officers filed a report at approximately 7:42 p.m. July 6 in Manhattan for two counts of assault, two counts of intimidation of a witness or victim, and one count each of criminal threat, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and interference with a law enforcement officer. A 31-year-old woman was listed as the victim. A known 31-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Deepre Lamar Williams, 31, of Manhattan, was arrested on the listed charges. Williams was issued a total bond…
ennifer Arlene Vandermark, 58, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:22 p.m. on July 6. 2026 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of violating protection orders. Officers also filed a report and arrested Vandermark for possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant and use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body. Vandermark was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for two…
The Junction City Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Police Service Dog Vethos, who died while on duty Monday. In a statement released Monday, the department said the Belgian Malinois joined JCPD in 2024 and served in the Investigations Division alongside his handler. Officials said the circumstances surrounding Vethos’ death remain unknown. A full investigation has been launched, and additional information will be released as the investigation progresses. The department said its immediate focus is on determining what led to Vethos’ death while supporting his handler through the loss. “We ask our community to keep Vethos in your…
The Riley County Commission on Monday heard plans for the 2027 health department budget, including eliminating a clerk position. Brittany Phillips, budget and finance officer, along with David Adams, interim Riley County Health Department director, presented a funding overview to commissioners including all grants that the department gets through organizations like the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and the Memorial Hospital Association. Phillips declined to speak to any specifics on the department’s reorganization, and said director of human resources Elizabeth Ward will present that information after she returns next week from a business trip. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a burglary at a fireworks stand west of Manhattan. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just before 9 a.m. July 3 in the 4500 block of Anderson Avenue. A 44-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole a cash drawer and various inventory from a fireworks stand. The estimated loss totaled $4,686.94. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
A Manhattan woman was arrested Friday in connection with a reported burglary at Redbud Estates. Officers filed a report of burglary and contributing to child misconduct at approximately 2:28 p.m. July 3 in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road. Redbud Estates was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 27-year-old woman unlawfully entered a residence and stole several items, including pets. Sarah Elizabeth Fisher, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:27 p.m. on charges of burglary and contributing to child misconduct. Fisher was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley…
A Manhattan man was arrested last Friday on a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed the report just before 3 p.m. July 3 at the Manhattan City pool. Douglas Michael Bierly, 25, of Manhattan, was arrested just after 3 p.m. at the same location. Bierly was issued a total bond of $8,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
A Manhattan man is jailed after police say he threatened another man with a machete and later struck a patrol vehicle during his arrest. Officers initially filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 7:36 a.m. July 2 in the 800 block of North Fourth Street after a 51-year-old man reported a known 65-year-old suspect approached him while brandishing a machete. Russell Royal Springer, 65, of Manhattan, was arrested just before 6 p.m. July 4 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Boulevard on the aggravated assault charge. During the arrest, officers allege Springer drove his vehicle into a patrol…