The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers filed a report for theft by deception and false impersonation in the 1100 block of Woodland St. in Manhattan on June 17, 2021, at approximately 10:39 a.m. Officers listed a 71-year-old female as the victim when it was reported two unknown suspects posing as Social Security Administration staff deceived her into purchasing and providing $7,800 worth of gift cards to them. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Anderson Ave. and Woodland St. in Manhattan on June 17, 2021, at approximately 3:56 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Dennis Rhoden, 71, of Solomon had swerved into oncoming traffic while headed westbound to avoid a car turning at the intersection. Rhoden was transported to Via Christi by Riley County EMS in critical condition.
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