A Manhattan woman was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple warrants and an additional charge of interference with law enforcement, according to the Riley County Police Department. Pamela May Hall, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:45 a.m. June 20 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Hall was wanted on three Riley County District Court warrants, including two for probation violations and one for failure to appear. She was also arrested for interference with a law enforcement officer. The warrants stem from original charges that include criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct. Hall…
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An 81-year-old Manhattan woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning near downtown Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 8:09 a.m. June 19 in the 300 block of North Fifth Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 2019 Kia Sportage driven by Mary Margaret Keithley, 81, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Elizabeth Marie Passmore, 36, of St. George. Three children were passengers in the Pacifica and were not reported to be injured. Keithley was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment…
A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday after a reported disturbance involving multiple victims in downtown Manhattan. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property and disorderly conduct at approximately 8:04 a.m. June 20 in the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue. A 67-year-old man, a 63-year-old woman and a 54-year-old woman were listed as victims. A 60-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Michael Lee Stanfield, 60, of Manhattan, was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault, three counts of criminal threat, one count of disorderly conduct and one count of criminal deprivation of property. Stanfield…
A Las Vegas man was arrested Sunday on a Riley County District Court warrant tied to drug distribution charges dating back more than a year. Martin Frank Stovall, 65, of Las Vegas, was arrested at approximately 3:22 p.m. June 21, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. Stovall was wanted on a Riley County District Court warrant for distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant substances. The warrant stems from an original report filed in February 2025. He was issued a total bond of $75,000 and remains confined in the…
Martin Frank Stovall, 65, of Las Vegas, was arrested at approximately 3:22 p.m. on June 21, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of opiate/opium/narcotic/certain stimulant. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in February 2025. Stovall was issued a total bond of $75,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property, and disorderly conduct at approximately 8:04 a.m. on June 20…
Weather-related delays have pushed back the reopening of Anderson Avenue, according to City of Manhattan officials. Concrete pouring operations were impacted by recent weather conditions, delaying the project’s completion. Crews made significant progress last week with nine concrete trucks and 30 workers on site, but the roadway is now expected to reopen to through traffic by June 29. Motorists are encouraged to continue following the posted detour route until the street reopens. The delay also impacts planned road work on Fort Riley Boulevard. Mill and overlay repairs between Poliska Lane and Westwood Road will now begin June 29 and are…
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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.
The Manhattan City Commission has a full agenda for its Tuesday work session, including discussion of adjusting Evergy, Kansas Gas Service and wastewater fees. Commissioners will consider updates to the city’s wastewater rates and charges for 2027 and provide guidance to city staff. They will take no vote on any of the agenda items next week. The city’s 20-year gas and electricity franchise agreements are set to expire in 2027. Both are set at a 4% franchise fee. State law governs cities regarding franchise agreements and the fee they can charge for occupying right-of-way and easements. The maximum fee allowed…
The National Weather Service has expanded a Flood Watch to include all of northeast Kansas as confidence grows in the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding Saturday night into Sunday morning. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) remains in effect for severe storms Saturday evening and overnight. Damaging winds up to 70 mph, quarter-sized hail, localized flooding and a low-end tornado threat are possible. Isolated storms may develop between 4 and 8 p.m., with the main storm complex expected to arrive between 10 and 11 p.m. and continue through the overnight hours. Additional severe storms are possible Sunday…