A Manhattan man charged with sex crimes against a child is the same man who has appeared around town dressed as Batman. Dakotah James Garner, 34, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested by Riley County Police last week for three counts of aggravated indecent liberties; fondling a child under 14 years old. Garner for at least two years has been appearing in different locations in Manhattan wearing a Batman costume. He posts photos of himself on Facebook under the account “Thomas Wayne (the mhk batman).” He also has posted under the name Bruce Wayne. His photos include some at the City…
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A Manhattan man has been arrested following a burglary reported last week. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 1:48 p.m. Dec. 14 in the 800 block of Pierre Street. A 75-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his shed and attempted to steal a bicycle. Officers arrested 28-year-old Jadin Bezdicek around 10:53 a.m. Dec. 20 in the 300 block of North 3rd Street on a charge of burglary. Bezdicek was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Click here for more local Manhattan…
A South Dakota woman was taken into custody Saturday evening on a Riley County District Court warrant involving numerous charges linked to a case reported earlier this year. Riley County Police say 25-year-old Summer Carlson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was arrested around 5:40 p.m. Dec. 20 in the 1001 block of South Seth Child Road. The warrant includes seven counts each of harassment by telecom device, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal false communication and criminal threat, along with one count of stalking. The charges stem from an initial report filed on July 3, 2025. Carlson was issued a…
An Ogden man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly driving his vehicle toward Riley County police officers. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 3:25 p.m. Dec. 21 in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. A 22-year-old suspect reportedly drove his vehicle at two officers — a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old man — before striking a gate that then hit both officers. At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers arrested 22-year-old Ashton Troughton of Ogden in the same area. Troughton faces two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and two counts of attempted aggravated assault…
Officers filed a report of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer at approximately 3:25 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025 in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported a 22-year-old suspect drove his vehicle at officers and then struck a gate that hit the two officers. Ashton Troughton, 22, of Ogden, was arrested at approximately 4:20 p.m. in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd on two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement…
By Toby Hammes On any given fall night, Mike Marsh usually could be found somewhere between the press box and the sideline at Bishop Stadium. Not seeking the spotlight of Friday night lights, rather just making sure everything worked. He wasn’t the one calling plays or pacing the sideline. He wasn’t searching for a camera. No matter what sport, more often than not, Marsh was checking on officials, visiting with a coach, greeting parents, making sure a detail hadn’t been missed. It was where he’d been most comfortable for decades. After more than 25 years serving USD 383 in various…
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Anyone with information about a crime 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to K-State athletic director Gene Taylor, as well as talking more Cats that have hit the portal. We’ll also discuss are the Chiefs really relocating to Kansas, and more. https://www.youtube.com/live/RAWzZR0lUrw?si=o1y5dDE5MjL5wlJV Hour 1 Segment 1 – Kansas makes final moves to bring Chiefs over from Missouri Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Unaired “Meet the Wildcats” with Luis Rodriguez Hour 2 Segment 1 – Cats lose another big name to the portal Segment 2 – MitchPom vs. South Dakota Segment 3 – K-State athletic director Gene Taylor