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 and 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 burglary in the 1200 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan on January 6, 2023, around 11:30 a.m. A 26-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his Glock 36 .45 caliber handgun, cash, and other miscellaneous items were stolen from his unlocked car. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. 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.
Kendrick Collins, 23, of Manhattan was arrested on January 6, 2023, around 1:30 p.m. for four counts of aggravated violation of offender registration and two counts of violation of offender registration for failing to properly update employment and other required information as a registered sex offender. Collins remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $100,000.
Officers filed a report for theft at Randolph Middle School in Randolph on January 6, 2023, around 12:15 p.m. Blue Valley School District and Thermal Comfort Air were listed as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect stole a check the school had written Thermal Comfort Air and cashed it. The estimated total loss is approximately $45,300.
Jordan Prather, 24, of Junction City was arrested on January 7, 2023, around 3:15 a.m. by the Junction City Police Department on his Riley County District Court warrant for first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault. These charges were brought by the Riley County Attorney’s Office for Prather’s involvement in the homicide of Joshua Wardi on February 5, 2022. You can find the original release of information on this homicide here – https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/docs/media%20releases/2022/Media%20Release-%20Officer%20involved%20shooting%20in%20Manhattan.pdf
