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 responded to the report of a crash in the 2900 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Kathleen Klingsieck, 65, of Randolph had been driving eastbound on Marlatt when she slid off the road into the right ditch, returned to the road, then slid off again into the left ditch. The car sustained significant damage to the left side. Klingsieck declined EMS.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 2100 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 8:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2001 Dodge Dakota driven by Sharon Greene, 66, of Riley had been driving eastbound on Marlatt when she slid after a curve in the road causing the car to fishtail and slide into the westbound lane. A 2019 Hyundai Tuscon driven by Claudia Hissong, 26, of Manhattan had been driving westbound when Greene entered the westbound lane causing Hissong to hit her. Hissong attempted to stop but was unable to, and slide due to the conditions of the road. Hissong hit Greene on the passenger’s side which spun Greene counterclockwise. Hissong rolled off the road to the right, through a ditch, coming to a rest on private property. Greene was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of S. 8th St. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 9:00 a.m. It was reported the front door of the First Church of God was shattered out with a tabletop. Theodore Ayon, 40, of Manhattan was arrested in connection for criminal damage to property and violation of bond. Ayon remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $5,000.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Laramie St. in Aggieville, Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 10:30 a.m. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown male suspect damaged a trash can in the alley between the Aggieville parking garage and Rally House. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,400. 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 filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Yuma St. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 11:30 a.m. Crete Carrier Corporation was listed as the victim when it was reported a 40-year-old man threw a brick at a semi-truck causing damage to the windshield and passenger door. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Commons Pl. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 2:00 p.m. Target was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown female suspect stole two GMG headsets, a handbag, a Dyson vacuum, and a Vankyo projector. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100. 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 and theft in the 4600 block of Freeman Rd. in Manhattan on December 19, 2022, around 2:45 p.m. A 35-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a 39-year-old man stole yard lights, security cameras, a lawn mower, a leaf blower, frozen meat, clothing, sleeping bags, and tools from her property while she was out of town. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000.
