Brian James Droge, 43, was arrested for burglary early Thursday morning in downtown Manhattan. Droge is a convicted felon who has a lengthy criminal history that features over a dozen arrests, three of which occurred in 2024. He has previous convictions of possession of a controlled substance, battery of a state correctional officer, trafficking contraband in a correctional institution, and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. Droge has committed crimes in Reno, Riley, Shawnee, Cloud, and Pottawatomie County. As of Friday, Brian Droge is still being held at the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $15,000.
Author: KMAN Staff
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 15:45 Segment 3 – 21:09 Segment 4 – 31:13 International Women’s Day is previewed by Sen. Usha Reddi and others from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Flint Hills ATA Bus Marketing and Communications Specialist Daphne McNelly highlights construction at the ATA Bus headquarters, Spring Break route updates and more. Kansas Mesonet interview from Thursday with Chip Redmond
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at the intersection of S. Delaware Ave and Fort Riley Blvd n Manhattan on February 29, 2024, around 4:03 PM. A 53-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported another male known to the victim threatened him with a blunt object. Officers filed a report for fraud/worthless check/theft in the 500 block of McCall Road in Manhattan on February 29, 2024,, around 7:33 PM. Officers listed Menards as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect used a fraudulent check to pay for services. The estimated total loss associated…
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Riley County and City of Manhattan officials met Thursday as the two sides attempt to re-work a new contract for animal control services outside the Manhattan city limits. The previous agreement had been in place for decades, but lapsed in recent years, causing Riley County to not provide funding for animal control services in its 2024 budget. County Commissioner Katherine Focke… Animal services have been especially lacking in the more rural parts of Riley County. Commissioner Greg McKinley… County Commission Chair John Ford expressed a desire to continue contracting with animal control, but wants more information…
Brandon sits down with RCPD Director Brian Peete and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to discuss local business.
With Fake Patty’s day coming up this weekend, the Riley County Police Department has been preparing well in advance for the influx of people that come for the event.
Over 200 people took part in a fire safety course at Pottorf Hall inside CiCo Park on Wednesday evening, hosted by the Kansas Forest Service and Riley County Fire District Number 1. Northeast District Fire Management Officer Bryce Haverkamp led the discussion and informed the public of their responsibilities when burning… Deputy Fire Chief Doug Russell emphasizes the importance of checking if there is an elevated fire danger before conducting a prescribed burn… The class was made possible through collaboration with the Riley County Emergency Management team and the Riley County Extension Office. Stay up…
Lindsay Meschino, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested while in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Blvd. in Manhattan on February 28, 2024, around 11:55 AM. Meschino was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charge was for aggravated battery- physical contact with a deadly weapon. Meschino was issued a total bond of $8,000 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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