Author: Paul Parker

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Birrell sentenced to 17 months

A man convicted of threatening a local priest was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court to 1 year 5 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections. He will receive credit for over 280 days he’s already served in the county jail. Andrew Trevor Birrell, 36, of Manhattan was found guilty in August of criminal threat against Father James Buster. He maintains his threats to kill Buster were warnings, but not true threats. Birrell, who chose to represent himself in court alleged there is “crucial evidence missing” from his criminal history. He hinted several times that the facts he believes…

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report: 10/17/25

Kasey Nations, 29, of Ogden, was arrested at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2025 in the 100 block of 4th Street in Manhattan on a Geary County District Court warrant for probation violation. Nations was issued a total bond of $50,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Tiffany Rawls, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road on a Geary County District Court warrant for probation violation. Rawls was issued no bond and is no longer confined in…

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RCPD arrests man on meth distribution charge

Riley County Police arrested an Ogden man on several charges Tuesday following a traffic stop in Manhattan. Officers say 54-year-old Dean Garvin was taken into custody shortly before 3 p.m. near 4th Street and Fort Riley Boulevard. He’s accused of driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Garvin was booked into the Riley County Jail on a $10,000 bond but has since been released.

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RCPD investigating $10k theft on Walters Drive

Authorities are investigating a home burglary reported Saturday afternoon in Manhattan. Riley County Police were called out to the 400 block of Walters Drive where a 51-year-old woman claimed someone broke into her home and stole a safe containing a large amount of cash. Police estimate the loss at just over $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Click here for more local news.

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