Riley County, KS

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BENJAMIN EDDIE THOMAS BROOKS, 19, Fort Riley, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Bond $15,000.00. COLTON DEWAYNE TYLER GARDINER, 30, Manhattan, Driving...

Riley County Police are investigating a case of credit card fraud that involved several thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases. According to RCPD’s Activity Report, officers listed Bank of America and a 66-year-old man as victims Wednesday, when it was reported the man’s credit card information was stolen online with approximately $13,000 worth of fraudulent charges originating from Indiana and Florida.

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Riley County has been moved into the “Substantial” incidence category by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment following a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to the Riley County Health Department, a total of 43 new COVID-19 cases were recorded between May 14 and 20, making the Incidence Rate per 100,000 […]

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. WAYNE EUGENE PINICK, 67, Manhattan, Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105, 63106, 63107; Bond $2000. GREGORY WALKER GARNER, 26, Wamego, Harass...

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent crime and have made an arrest. Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers a filed report for aggravated assault, criminal trespass, and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Walters Drive in Manhattan. Just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, the City of Manhattan reported an unknown suspect damaged the maintenance shop door, a score box, and a restroom with graffiti at the Eisenhower Baseball Complex, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Riley County Police are investigating a report of damage at the Eisenhower Baseball Complex. Police say an unknown suspect damaged the maintenance shop door, a score box and a restroom with graffiti sometime this week. It was reported to police on Tuesday. The estimated total loss associated with this case is about $500.

The U.S. reported over 736,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 24, bringing the total count to more than 82.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 994,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff throughout the state of Kansas until sundown on Friday in honor of the 19 children and two adults killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday. Local reaction was gathered from educators throughout Riley...

A former Manhattan man, with active warrants accusing him of sex crimes involving a minor, was found dead earlier this month in Nevada. The Riley County Police Department confirmed that 40-year-old Joshua Briggs, of Las Vegas, was found dead May 12. The local coroner’s office reported Briggs died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

(RILEY COUNTY, KS – May 25, 2022) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recorded 43 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between May 14-20. The Incidence Rate per 100,000 is 57.9, putting Riley County in the SUBSTANTIAL incidence category which is 50 - 99 cases per 100,000 people.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. KYRA DAWN MOLDEN, 19, Manhattan, Failure to Appear(2x); Bond $2250. On Monday, RCPD reported no arrests.

Manhattan, KANSAS – According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash occurred around 5:41 p.m. Friday evening. It happened at the intersection of Seth Child Road and Marlatt Ave. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Riley County Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding...

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud. Just before 2p.m. Wednesday, officers filed report for fraud. Bank of America and a 66-year-old man reported the victim's credit card information was stolen online with approximately $13,300 worth of fraudulent charges originating from Indiana and Florida, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Riley County, KANSAS – According to the statement, the Law Board will post the job announcement and begin accepting applications on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Officials have announced that the screening of applications will immediately follow the posting of the job and continue until the position is filled. NOTE:...