A 19-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple warrants and additional allegations of interfering with law enforcement.

Cedric DeSean Swinson was arrested at about 12:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on Riley County District Court and Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. The warrants stemmed from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations.

Swinson was also arrested on two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a case originally filed in May.

During the arrest, Riley County Police filed an additional report and arrested Swinson on two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer, including allegedly resisting or obstructing misdemeanor warrant service and fleeing on foot in a misdemeanor case.

Swinson was issued a total bond of $24,000 and was no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 48-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on 20 allegations related to offender registration violations and perjury.

Derrick Lee Milazzo was arrested at about 3:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act.

Riley County Police said the case was originally reported Sept. 28 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center.

According to offender registration information, Milazzo was convicted in March 2005 in Jackson County, Oregon, of second-degree rape, a felony. The offense was listed as occurring in January 2000 and involved a 13-year-old girl.

Milazzo was issued a $50,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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Officers filed a report for aggravated battery at approximately 5:26 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2026 in the 2900 block of Tatarrax Drive. A 71-year-old male was listed as the victim. A 78-year-old male, known to the victim, was listed as the suspect when it was reported he hit the victim’s arm with his truck while driving.

Officers filed a report for theft of property or services at approximately 4:24 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1800 block of Platt Street. A 21-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his steel blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata from a parking lot. The total estimated loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000. Anyone with information, 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 up to $1,000.

Officers filed a report for 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act at approximately 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 28 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Derrick Lee Milazzo, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:22 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act. Milazzo was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Jamie Lee Ray, 32, of Junction City, was arrested at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of criminal damage to property and domestic battery. Ray was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Cedric DeSean Swinson, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:03 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations. Swinson was also arrested on two battery counts, and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a report originally filed in May 2026. During the course of the arrest, officers also filed a report and arrested Swinson for interference with a law enforcement officer; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution and interference with a law enforcement officer; knowingly flee by means other than a motor vehicle for misdemeanor case. Swinson was issued a total bond of $24,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Anyone with information, 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 up to $1,000.

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By Toby Hammes

After bringing the Silver Trophy back to town, Manhattan High football shifts gears from rivalry week to facing another familiar foe as Emporia comes to Bishop Stadium for homecoming on Friday.

Last Friday’s win against Junction City not only got Manhattan back to its winning ways against its rival, but moved the Indians above .500 for the first time this season with their third straight win.

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Today on The Game, Joseph Duarte joins the show to help us take a look at K-State’s Big 12 home opener against Houston. We’ll also speak to former K-State WR Curry Sexton, make our weekly betting picks, and more!

Hour 1

Segment 1 – Houston preview with Joseph Duarte

Segment 2 – Keys and matchups vs. Houston

Segment 3 – Top five Big 12 games in week six

Hour 2

Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton

Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas

Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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Centennial League

Emporia Spartans (2-3, 0-2)
@ Manhattan Indians (3-2, 1-0)

Washburn Rural Junior Blues (3-2, 2-0)
@ Millard West (3-3)

Topeka High Trojans (1-4, 0-1)
@ Junction City Blue Jays (1-4, 1-1)

NCKL

Wamego Red Raiders (3-1, 3-0)
@ Concordia Panthers (1-4, 1-2)

Paola Panthers (3-2, 1-2)
@ Rock Creek Mustangs (3-2, 1-2)

Augusta Orioles (3-2, 1-2)
@ Abilene Cowboys (1-4, 1-4)

Hesston Swathers (5-0, 4-0)
@ Clay Center Tigers (2-3, 0-3)

Chapman Fighting Irish (4-1, 4-0)
@ Smoky Valley Vikings (3-2, 2-1)

NCKL/BEL

Riley County Falcons (4-1, 3-1)
@ Marysville Bulldogs (3-2, 2-1)

FHL/BEL

Wabaunsee Chargers (2-3, 1-0)
@ Rossville Bulldogs (3-2, 2-2)

Mission Valley Vikings (1-4, 1-1)
@ St. Marys Bears (0-5, 0-5)

Flint Hills League

Osage City Indians (4-1, 1-1)
@ Clearwater Indians (0-5, 0-3)

West Franklin Falcons (0-5, 0-4)
@ Oskaloosa Bears (1-4, 1-3)

Council Grove Braves (5-0, 3-0)
@ Southeast of Saline Trojans  (4-1, 3-0)

Big East League

Perry-Lecompton Kaws (3-2, 2-1)
@ Topeka Hayden Wildcats (1-4)

Holton Wildcats (1-4, 0-3)
@ Nemaha Central Thunder (2-3, 2-3)

Silver Lake Eagles (5-0, 3-0)
@ Maranatha Academy Eagles (0-5, 0-1)

Sabetha Blue Jays (5-0, 4-0)
@ Pleasant Ridge Rams  (3-2, 3-1)

Royal Valley Panthers (3-2, 2-2)
@ Horton Chargers (0-5, 0-5)

Hiawatha Red Hawks (0-5, 0-3)
@ Jefferson West Tigers (4-1, 3-1)

TVL

Centralia Panthers (3-2, 2-0)
@ Riverside Cyclones (4-1, 4-0)

Doniphan West Mustangs (0-5, 0-3)
@ Jefferson Co. North (4-1, 4-1)

Valley Falls Dragons (0-5, 0-3)
@ Valley Heights Mustangs (3-2, 1-1)

Jackson Heights (3-2, 2-1)
@ Onaga Buffaloes (4-1, 1-0)

TVL 8-Man

Hanover Wildcats (5-0, 3-0)
@ Troy Trojans (4-1, 1-1)

Axtell Eagles (5-0, 2-0)
@ Linn Bulldogs (2-2, 1-2)

Frankfort Wildcats (3-2, 1-1)
@ Blue Valley Randolph Rams (2-3, 0-3)

Canton-Galva (3-2, 3-1)
@ Clifton-Clyde Eagles (4-1, 2-1)

Washington County Tigers (3-2, 0-2)
@ Herington Railers (0-5, 0-3)

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The Manhattan-Ogden school board on Wednesday night approved new paint and flooring at Marlatt Elementary.

The update includes $34,795 for a planned painting and flooring replacement project.

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The Riley County Board of Health approved a proposed remodel of the county health department Thursday on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner John Ford voting against the measure.

The project is planned to cost between $220,000 and $250,000 and would prepare space in the former council area for the health department as part of a broader effort to bring its programs together under one location.

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By Nathan Gaddie

Representative and Republican candidate for Secretary of State Pat Proctor believes that election safeguards must protect against non-citizens voting while still allowing eligible voters to cast a ballot.

Proctor joined Within Reason Tuesday with Mike Matson and said as the chair of the Elections Committee he heard concerns about non-citizens voting and decided to sponsor the constitutional amendment that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballots.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson: Allison Muth, Manhattan Chamber Talent Acquisition Director

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