Geary County officials announced the selection of the new health director on Monday. According to a news release, Mary Jo Fleming, Ph.D., will soon step into the role of director. Fleming has worked in health care for more than two decades and worked at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City throughout the pandemic. Fleming completed her doctorate in 2018 in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has spent time working in mental health care. She also has an extensive background in administration and business management. Fleming will officially take over as director July 10th.
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A Junction City woman was arrested over the weekend following a report of theft at the Target store in Manhattan. According to the Monday arrest report, Riley County Police Department officers filed the report around 11:21 am Sunday after a known female suspect took multiple items from the retailer. 29-year-old Shelby Keogh was arrested in connection on probable cause of theft. Keogh was issued a total bond of $2,000 and was no longer confined at the time of the report’s release. The estimated total loss was approximately $1,223. The items were later recovered.
A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape. The Riley County Police Department noted in Friday’s arrest report that 64-year-old Clark Peterson was arrested around 11:30 a.m. on one count of sexual intercourse without consent and use of force. The warrant stems from a July 2022 incident involving a 49-year-old woman known to Peterson. Peterson was issued a total bond of $50,000 and was no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report’s release. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
Riley County Police Department Director, Brian Peete, joins Kate Kennedy on In Focus to discuss a range of law related topics about Manhattan.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 4900 block of Eureka Dr. in Manhattan on June 29, 2023, around 5:00 p.m. A 59-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his shed was broken into and an air conditioner unit, Milwaukee power tools, and miscellaneous hand tools were stolen from inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. 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 burglary in the…
Pyro Crew members Chris Hupe and Neil Ebert as well as Tegan Kreider, event and tourism coordinator with the Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce join In Focus today to discuss the Boomtown 4th of July festivities.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Admiral Way in Manhattan on June 28, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. A 57-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his Twisted Tech electric bicycle with an extra battery was stolen from outside his apartment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. 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 filed a report for burglary in the 900 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan…