Riley County police officers filed a report of an injury accident in Riley at 12:18 p.m. on Friday. Officers responded to the accident near the intersection of Main Street and Madison Road, where they found a crash involving two vehicles. The report stated Lesa Heiman, 34, of Riley was driving a Chevy Traverse and struck a Ford F-250 driven by Miguel Mercado-Soto, 35, of Clay Center. Heiman was transported to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries, and was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way at a stop sign.
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While area teams saw mixed results in Week 2, Council Grove and Wabaunsee rolled to shutout wins to highlight the weekend’s action beyond the Backyard Brawl. Council Grove Council Grove rolled to a 41-0 shutout over Mission Valley on Friday, powered by both its offensive line and a balanced attack. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. For more high school sports click here.
By Kamden Tatkenhorst After being shut out by Wamego a season ago, Rock Creek football flipped the script Friday. The Mustangs (2-0) avenged last year’s 20-0 loss with a 21-13 win in the Backyard Brawl. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. For more high school sports click here.
Junction City Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent tire slashings. Officers on Monday morning spotted 30-year-old William Kenneth Taylor and say he ran when they tried to make contact. After a brief chase, police say Taylor was taken into custody without incident. He’s being held at the Geary County Corrections Center on 10 counts of damage to property and burglary, tied to reports of tire slashings in the 200 to 400 blocks of West 5th and West 6th Streets and other nearby areas. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone…
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John Swartz, 54, of Manhattan, was arrested on Sept. 13, 2025 at approximately 4:28 p.m. in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Swartz was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Maurice McGee, 45, of Ogden, was arrested on Sept. 12 at approximately 4:48 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road on a Hinds County (Miss.) District Court warrant on the uniform criminal extradition act. McGee was issued no bond and remains…
Riley County Police responded to 14 incidents over the weekend, including crashes, domestic disturbances, batteries, and a criminal threat, according to department logs. Among the calls, officers investigated an injury crash Saturday evening on Tuttle Creek Boulevard and two non-injury crashes later that night on U.S. Highway 77 and McDowell Creek Road. Police also responded to a reported battery at Dirty Dawgs Saloon, a past battery case near North 12th and Moro streets, and a criminal threat in Riley. Additional calls included trespassing at the Super 8 Motel on Tuttle Creek Boulevard and a vicious animal complaint in Ogden. One…
Police are investigating a string of tire slashings reported over the past week in several west-side neighborhoods. The Junction City Police Department said officers have responded to numerous calls about damaged vehicles in the 200 to 400 blocks of West 5th and West 6th streets, with additional reports coming from nearby areas. Investigators believe the incidents occurred between Sept. 7 and the morning of Sept. 13. Authorities are asking residents in the affected areas to inspect their vehicles and review home or business security camera footage for any suspicious activity. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Junction City…
Two Manhattan men were arrested Thursday and are confined in Riley County Jail. Their arrests are not connected. Thomas Tyrone Epting, 47, was arrested Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the K-State Student Union. He is charged with rape, sexual battery, criminal restraint and kidnapping. Epting’s charges all involve the same victim. He is held in jail on a $100,000 bond, after being arrested by K-State Police. A spokesperson with K-State Police said though an arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing. Kenneth Eracardi Sanders, 38, was arrested at 1:42 p.m. for two counts of aggravated offender registration act violation,…
By Rose Gruenbacher A trial for a man charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery started Friday in Riley County District Court. Joshue Sandoval Serrano, 23, was arrested in 2024 for his alleged crimes. He has maintained a plea of innocence. The trial started Friday with jury selection and is scheduled to go through Thursday. The prosecution stated in a complaint filed with the court that on Oct. 28, 2023, Sandoval Serrano engaged in sexual intercourse with a woman while she was “incapable of giving consent due to the effect of alcohol.” The document alleges the counts…