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A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to authorities. Darrell Lee Stevens, 41, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 12:11 p.m. May 12, 2026, in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes eight counts of violating the offender registration act and one count of perjury. Stevens was issued a total bond of $150,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Darrell Lee Stevens, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:11 p.m. on May 12, 2026 in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on a Riley County District Court warrant for eight counts of violating the offender registration act and one count of perjury. Stevens was issued a total bond of $150,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Antuan Devon Smith, 18, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:06 p.m. on May 11 in the 300 block of Denison on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated robbery. This arrest stems…
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By Regan Gaul A typical Saturday for Isla Spreer consists of soggy shoes, a chill breeze and a 5k. Spreer is a freshman at Manhattan High School, and in her first cross country season last fall was part of the 6A state championship team. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High boys’ golf closed out the regular season with a team title Monday at the Emporia Invitational, shooting a 308 to finish six strokes ahead of runner-up Emporia. Sophomore Charlie Haney continued his strong postseason push, earning medalist honors with a four-under 67. The round marked Haney’s low-round in his high school career as he finished six strokes ahead of the field. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By The Times of Pott County Data centers are “unfortunately” here to stay, a Pottawatomie County official said this week. Shanna Goodman, Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation executive director, spoke Monday to the Pottawatomie County Commission regarding the ongoing discussions of data centers. She likened the conversation to similar discussions when Jeffrey Energy Center came to the county nearly 50 years ago. Goodman explained that regardless of any decisions the county makes, the digital infrastructure of data centers isn’t going anywhere. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Manhattan is among the cities on a list for planned ICE offices, according to federal purchasing documents. Federal officials are sending hundreds of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and staff across the country to increase immigration enforcement in big cities like New York and Houston and smaller towns. The records, released last week, show ICE is deploying roughly 330 officers and staff to more than 40 states and Puerto Rico. The move follows a massive funding boost and staffing increase for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Police are investigating a burglary reported Monday morning in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:39 a.m. May 11 in the 2000 block of Hayes Drive. A 46-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect damaged doors and windows to gain entry into multiple properties. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $1,000. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Rachelle Diane Santiago, 59, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:27 a.m. on May 12, 2026 in the 700 block of Allison Avenue on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of non-residential burglary. Santiago was issued a total bond of $16,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of burglary at approximately 11:39 a.m. on May 11 in the 2000 block of Hayes Drive. A 46-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect…