Officers filed a report for theft in the 5500 block of Skyway Dr. in Manhattan on July 6, 2018 at approximately 3:00 PM. Officers listed National Rental Car as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect rented a 2018 Dodge Durango and never returned it. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $37,000.00. Police ask that 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 of up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a report for aggravated…
Author: KMAN Staff
LAWRENCE — The Kansas Highway Patrol says seven people were injured when a bus from Arizona collided with a pickup truck on the Kansas Turnpike near Lawrence. Patrol Capt. Joe Bott says the injured were taken to hospitals in Lawrence and the Kansas City area. He says none of the injuries were considered life-threatening. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the accident occurred on westbound Interstate 70 about 10 miles east of the Tonganoxie/Eudora exit. The patrol says a pickup driven by a Lawrence man rear-ended the bus, which went out of control, hit a barrier wall and overturned. A third vehicle…
The Kansas Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the Riley County District Court’s summary denial of Matthew Wilson’s post-sentence plea withdrawal motion, according to a news release from the court Friday. On the night of April 7, 2013, Wilson broke into an apartment and began shooting the occupants. During the ensuing panic, one occupant fired a defensive shot—meant for Wilson—that killed Michael Lowery, a Fort Riley soldier. Wilson later pled no contest to premeditated murder. On appeal, Wilson argued a factual basis did not support the plea because he did not shoot the victim. He also claimed his trial counsel was…
OVERLAND PARK — Overland Park police say officers shot a man after he fired several rounds at officers. Spokesman John Lacy said the confrontation occurred early Friday while officers were responding to reports of shots being fired. Lacy says when police arrived, the suspect fired multiple times at them and several officers returned fire. No police were injured. The suspect is in critical condition at an area hospital. No other information was immediately available.
ATCHISON — Authorities say some type of incendiary device damaged eight businesses in downtown Atchison. Fire Chief Ted Graf says no one was injured the incident early Friday. The St. Joseph News-Press reports investigators responding to an alarm found structural damage and broken windows throughout the downtown business block. Graf says the scene eventually was determined to be safe enough to allow business owners into their damaged stores. He says some stores might reopen Friday afternoon. An investigation involving federal, state and local offices is continuing.
TOPEKA — Police say a small armory’s worth of weapons and ammunition were stolen this week from a Topeka house. The Topeka Capital-Journal reported Thursday that the thefts included 80 firearms, including rifles, shotguns and handguns. Thousands of rounds of ammunition were also taken in the heist. Officers were dispatched to the house just before 6 a.m. Tuesday. Police say a witness saw three men exit the rear of the residence. Topeka police are asking people to be aware of anyone attempting to sell a large amount of guns and ammunition.
A car chase temporarliy closed I-70 for 10 minutes Thursday afternoon. According to Capt. Brian Hornaday of the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initially responded to the 1700 Block of West Ash Street in Junction City after a victim reported a vehicle was stolen from that area. The vehicle was located by a Geary County Sheriff’s Deputy within a few minutes. A traffic stop was attempted and the driver fled. Eventually, the driver lead deputies onto Interstate 70 at Mile Marker 295 (US-77) where the pursuit ended near mile marker 307, east of Junction City. Sheriff’s Deputies used “Stop Sticks”…
Friday’s guests were Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard and Riley County Extension Director Jennifer Wilson.
A full-scale exercise is scheduled for Wednesday at Fort Riley. During the day, residents, employees and community members may see an increase in emergency response vehicle activity. Additionally, certain roads on the installation may be temporarily closed and traffic could be rerouted to accommodate exercise activity. Grant Gate access control point is also going to have periods of closure due to exercise activity. Drivers are asked to be patient and allow extra time when traveling on post. The exercise is a way to test and train installation emergency preparedness. The annual exercise involves Fort Riley assets and some of our…
Benjamain Ayon, 59, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1000 block of Houston St. in Manhattan on July 5, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM. Ayon was arrested on an offense of possession of methamphetamine. Ayon was issued a total bond of $5,000.00. Ayon was not confined at the time of this report. Zohaib Mehmood, 24, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1500 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on July 5, 2018 at approximately 1:15 PM. Mehmood was arrested on offenses of flee and elude and reckless driving. Mehmood was issued a total bond of $5,000.00 causing him…