CRIME & SAFETY

The Riley County Police Department in Manhattan, Kansas, has released a summary of service calls and reports filed on September 27, 2023, to maintain transparency. The first incident involved a report of property damage at the Hilton on South 3rd Street. An unknown individual damaged a window on the parking garage's top floor, causing an estimated loss of $750. People with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously and may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Brooke Swango, DUI, Minor in consumption of alcohol, arrested 9/28. Mercedes Imlay, Failure to appear, arrested...

A Charleston woman was arrested early Friday morning in Manhattan. 45-year-old Amanda McMillon of Charleston, Illinois was booked into Riley County Jail on four counts for violating the offender registration act. McMillon remains jailed on a $5,000 bond.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man who was allegedly belligerent and aggressive when he pulled his pants off in public has been arrested in Manhattan. The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that just after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept., 27, law enforcement officials were called to the 1100 block of Moro St. with reports of a disturbance.

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. TYLER JAMES DEVIN, 26, Manhattan, Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting; Bond $500. CARSTEN KARL BOSCHEN, 50, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol;...

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged public indecency. Just after 11p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for disorderly conduct and public nudity in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department report. Officers listed a 41-year-old...

Editor’s note: Added the article’s teaser to the beginning of the article. Daniel Lee, 39, was arrested Sept. 18 in association with a fire that threatened the Hunter’s Island neighborhood in Manhattan. Riley County Fire District #1 and Manhattan Fire Department were dispatched to Hunter’s Island for...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld a case involving a Manhattan man, Richard Goens, 31, who was convicted of the first-degree murder of Tanner Zamecnik, 24, on Nov. 1, 2019, in Manhattan. Riley County Jury said Goens intended to rob Zamecnik of drugs and money during...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County Police Department will host a community-building event next week. RCPD officials said to join them from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Weflad Pavilion in City Park in Manhattan, Kan., for their annual community-building event helping bring police and first responders together with citizens under positive circumstances.

A Manhattan resident was arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a food delivery driver for the second time. The arrest was made possible due to the persistent efforts of the Riley County Police Department and their police dog, Monster.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Police have found the guardian of two children found wandering in Junction City overnight following a more than 5-hour search. The Junction City Police Department says that it needs the public’s help to locate the parents of two children found around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25.

Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of South 3rd Street in Manhattan on September 27, 2023, around 10:35 AM. Officers listed the Hilton as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged a window on the top floor of the parking garage. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $750. Anyone with information 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.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) – The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is warning residents of scam attempts to gain personal information by spoofing Stormont Vail Health. At 10:14 a.m. on Thursday, the PCSO issued a scam alert on Facebook after they were alerted a citizen had received a possible scam call claiming to be Stormont Vail. […]

MANHATTAN - On Wednesday, September 27th, the Riley County Police Department posted to social media a request for public assistance in locating missing 17-year old, Chelsie Wright. Chelsie was last seen in the 900 block of Wildcat Ridge in Manhattan. Chelsie is 5'5" - 5'6" tall, with blonde hair and...

GEARY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Dive teams pulled a vehicle out of Tuttle Creek that had been submerged in 16 feet of water following a weekend response. The Junction City Fire Department says that on Monday, Sept. 25, the joint dive team with the Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office helped find a vehicle in Tuttle Creek State Park.

Police are holding a Manhattan man in jail for trying to rob a food delivery driver twice this week. Landen Bearce, 21, is charged with two counts of attempted robbery and interference with law enforcement; police say he ran away. Police took Bearce down with the help of a K-9 named “Monster” in the 1800 block of Hunting Avenue Tuesday night.

Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1500 block of Harry Road in Manhattan on September 26, 2023, around 5:13 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known male suspect took her loose change from a jar and an Xbox One. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Police are in search of two unknown suspects who stole more than $1,140 in circuit breakers from the Menards in Manhattan. The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, law enforcement officials were called to Menards in the 500 block of McCall Rd. with reports of theft.

A Manhattan man in custody at the Riley County Jail was arrested on new charges Monday. RCPD says 43-year-old Michael Westgate was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. The original charges for the warrants were: possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and theft of property or services.

The Manhattan, Kansas police reported several incidents on September 25, 2023. A 19-year-old male's green Toyota Camry was stolen on September 22, 2023, at 7:51 PM. The financial loss is estimated at $8,000. Police are seeking information about the theft.