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 responded to a the report of an injury crash in the 300 block of N Erpelding Ave in Leonardville on July 4, 2020, at approximately 1:26 AM. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2004 Ford Explorer driven by Henry Lige, 33 of Leonardville had crashed into a ditch. Lige was transported to Wichita for treatment of his injuries.
Officers filed a report for domestic criminal damage to property in Manhattan on July 4, 2020 at approximately 12:49 AM. Officers listed a 48-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known 22-year-old male damaged her front and garage doors. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $790.00. Shane Stokes, 22, of Manhattan was arrested in connection on the charge of criminal damage to property. Stokes bond was set at $2,000. Stokes is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1400 block of Waterford Pl in Manhattan on July 3. 2020, at approximately 10:38 AM. Officer listed a 24-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged his 1999 Ford F250 and took his catalytic convertor. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,600.00. 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 filed a report for theft of a motor vehicle in the 2000 block of Seaton Ave in Manhattan on July 4, 2020, at approximately 3:10 PM. Officers listed a 25-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000.00. 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 filed a report for rape in Manhattan on July 4, 2020, at approximately 3:10 PM. Officers listed an 18-year-old female as the victim and a 19-year-old male known to her as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no further information will be released.
Officers responded to a report of an injury crash in the 18000 block of Halls Ravine Rd in Randolph on July 5, 2020, at approximately 1:08 PM. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2013 Ford E250 driven by James Samuelson, 68, of Westmoreland had crashed into a ditch. Samuelson was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries.
Officers filed a report for burlgary and criminal damage to property in the 1200 block of Vattier in Manhattan on July 5, 2020, at approximately 11:51 AM. Officer listed a 28-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known 27-year-old male entered her home, took a laptop, textbooks, keys, and miscellaneous cards and damaged a fan and dog kennel. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,065.00.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
