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 criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Vattier St. in Manhattan on December 16, 2022, around 2:15 p.m. A 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect keyed their cars. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. 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.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 500 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan on December 17, 2022, around 11:30 a.m. A 30-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his car was broken into and his Winchester SX4 shotgun was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,180. 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.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 block of Holly Pl. in Manhattan on December 17, 2022, around 3:30 p.m. A 61-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported her white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000. 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.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 400 block of E. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on December 17, 2022, around 9:00 p.m. Academy Sports was listed as the victim when it was reported three unknown suspects stole two crossbows. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $640. 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.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and trafficking contraband in a correctional facility in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan on December 18, 2022, around 8:15 a.m. The Riley County Police Department was listed as the victim when it was reported a 28-year-old male inmate smashed a kiosk and telephone, took a piece of glass from the damaged kiosk and gave it to another inmate. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,100.
Officers filed a report for burglary, theft, and criminal damage to property in the 5000 block of Murray Rd. in Manhattan on December 18, 2022, around 12:45 p.m. A 30-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported her storage unit was broken into and a 65-inch Sony television, a 55-inch Samsung television, a JBL soundbar, and a Sony A6000 camera were all stolen from inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,400. 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.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Anderson Ave. and Madison Rd. in Manhattan on December 18, 2022, around 6:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by Thomas Cohagen, 71, of Leondardville had crashed into a ditch. Cohagen was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.
