A Manhattan man was arrested Friday evening on multiple new felony charges and several outstanding Riley County District Court warrants, including warrants alleging child rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The Riley County Police Department said officers filed a report at approximately 9:40 a.m. July 17 alleging aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, criminal damage to property, intimidation of a witness and interference with a law enforcement officer. A 24-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 41-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Emilio Soto, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 7:36 p.m. on those…
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A Manhattan man was arrested Friday morning after police alleged he violated court-issued protection orders multiple times. The Riley County Police Department said officers filed a report just after 8 a.m. July 17 alleging 10 violations of Riley County District Court protection orders. Joshua Keith Downey, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center in connection with the incident on the listed charges. Downey was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
One person was injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Kimball Avenue and Little Kitten Avenue. The Riley County Police Department said officers responded to the crash at approximately 3:36 p.m. July 17. Investigators determined a 2015 Toyota Camry driven by Anthony Baker, 30, of Manhattan, collided with a 2025 Suzuki NPR driven by Jason Houck, 23, of Wamego. Baker was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of injuries. Police cited Baker for failing to yield the right of way at a stop sign.
A Manhattan woman was arrested early Sunday after police said she allegedly battered multiple law enforcement officers during an incident in Aggieville. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report shortly before 1 a.m. July 19 in the 1200 block of Moro Street alleging four counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, one count of criminal trespass and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer. Kaitlin Rae Kendig, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested in connection with the incident on the listed charges. Police identified the reported victims as four officers, ages 43, 36, 26…
A Manhattan man was arrested Sunday evening on a child abuse charge. The Riley County Police Department said officers filed a report of child abuse at approximately 7:37 p.m. July 19. An 8-year-old girl was listed as the victim, and a known 26-year-old man was identified as the suspect. David Joshua Breeden, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested just before 9 p.m. on a charge of abuse of a child. Breeden was issued a $100,000 bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating two vehicle thefts reported Sunday in Manhattan after both stolen vehicles were recovered. The first theft was reported just before 10 a.m. July 19 in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Drive. A 75-year-old woman told officers an unknown suspect stole her 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Police estimated the loss at $6,000. Later that day, just before 2 p.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Northview Drive, where a 37-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect had stolen a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The estimated loss in that case was…
Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 1:50 p.m. on July 19, 2026 in the 2100 block of Northview Drive. A 37-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were listed as victims when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a 2008 Chevy Silverado truck. The total estimated loss associated with this case was $8,000. The vehicle has since been recovered. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services at approximately 9:54 a.m. on July 19 in the 700 block of Highland Ridge Drive. A 75-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it…
The city of Manhattan is hiring Amy Lange as its new chief financial officer, a city representative said Sunday. Lange had served as Concordia’s city manager since January 2018. The city of Concordia announced Friday that Lange submitted her resignation to pursue a new professional opportunity. According to Manhattan’s job listing for the new position, the chief financial officer reports to the city manager while leading a team responsible for budgeting, accounting, investment management, financial reporting, debt management and revenue collection. City officials plan to announce Lange’s hiring on Monday.
A Junction City motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Saturday evening in a two-motorcycle crash on K-57 in Geary County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 7:26 p.m. on K-57 just south of I-70 The highway patrol said a 2026 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north slowed after its rider observed another motorcycle crash ahead. A second motorcycle was traveling behind the Yamaha and struck it from the rear after the lead rider braked. The second motorcycle flipped end over end before coming to rest in the roadway.. The rider of the second motorcycle, Vie K. Velazquez Calderon, 25,…
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