Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 1500 block of Oxford Place in Manhattan on February 1, 2024, at approximately 10:02 PM. Officers listed 44-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect claimed to be a government agency used deception to defraud her. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100 Anyone with information 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. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1300 block…
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Riley County Commissioners approved staff to move forward on an Assistance to Firefighters Grant application Thursday. The grant was one of two presented by Budget and Finance Officer Brittany Phillips to help pay for future facility upgrades. The commission and County Clerk Rich Vargo support the assistance to firefighters grant which is offered through the department of homeland security. The county has applied and been rejected for this grant once before. The maximum award is $9 million, and can be used for PPE, facility modifications, vehicles, and state fire training. The application is due March 8.
Space needs within the Riley County Courthouse remain a top concern for local court officials. 21st Judicial District Chief Judge Grant Bannister spoke Thursday to the commission, encouraging they consider facility upgrades to the courthouse. He continued on saying the courthouse, which was built in 1906, has serious space limitations, which sometimes causes issues with security and trial proceedings… The commission took no action Thursday. On a related note, commissioners unanimously moved to sign a letter requesting the City of Manhattan waive a building permit fee for its Courthouse Plaza East building renovation project.
Brandon sits down with representatives of Riley County Extension, Visit Manhattan, and Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins to discuss local business.
Samantha Harris, 38, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 1200 Block of Thurston Street in Manhattan on January 31, 2024 around 6:44 PM. Harris was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charge was for criminal trespass and theft. Harris was issued no bond and was confined at the time of this report. Anyone with information 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.
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Brandon sits down with representatives of Manhattan Public Library, Special Olympics Kansas, Manhattan Arts Center, and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to discuss local business.
Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on January 30, 2024, in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, Kansas at approximately 5:50 PM. Officers listed Rock Hills Church as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole the church’s 2003 GMC Sierra. Anyone with information 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. Brandon Welty, 25, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street in Manhattan on January 30, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM. Welty was…
The Riley County Police Department held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening to inform citizens about their crime reduction plan. RCPD Director Brian Peete spoke to the public about future goals he has for the department… Peete also spoke about his five year plan, the new license-reading cameras that are going to implemented, along with crime statistics from 2023. The event was one of three town halls this week across the county. Peete met with residents in Riley Monday. The final town hall will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Ogden Community Center.