Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a three-vehicle crash in Manhattan.

Riley County Police say officers responded to the scene around 6:46 p.m. Nov. 18 near Hayes Drive and McCall Road. Investigators reported that a 2014 Ford Focus driven by 71-year-old Randy Welter of Manhattan failed to yield while making a left-hand turn, causing a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by 19-year-old Callen Barta, also of Manhattan, to crash into it.

After the initial collision, Barta’s vehicle struck a 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by 18-year-old Jackson West of Manhattan while attempting to stop.

Welter and his passenger, 65-year-old Teresa Frazier of Manhattan, were transported to Via Christi for treatment. Police issued Welter a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

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By Emma Loura

Christmas came early at the Salvation Army’s 360 Life Center. After four years of planning and over three months of renovations, the center at 310 Poyntz Ave. re-opened on Thursday in time for its fundraising season.

“It needed to be revamped,” said Karla Johnson, the outreach coordinator at 360 Life Center. “The thrift store was closed a number of years ago and the dressing rooms were taken out. It has been painted, in one of our offices the wall was taken out and the office was enlarged on the other side.”

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Authorities have arrested a Manhattan man accused of exposing himself to two teenage girls.

The Riley County Police Department says 42-year-old Kevin Brown was arrested Thursday afternoon at 2229 Browning Ave. on seven total counts of lewd and lascivious acts. The two victims, who are 15 and 16 years old, told police Brown exposed himself several times.

Brown remains jailed on a $41,000 bond. Police say no further details will be released due to the nature of the case.

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Officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to another under the age of 16 and three counts of exposing sex organs to another over the age of 16 at approximately 11:04 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025 in Manhattan. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were listed as the victims. A 42-year-old man known to the victims was listed as the suspect. Kevin Brown, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:12 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Manhattan for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to another under the age of 16 and three counts of exposing sex organs to another over the age of 16. Brown was issued a total bond of $41,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.

Cody Whitmore, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:26 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the 100 block of N. 4^th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of two counts of domestic battery. Whitmore was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Nov. 6 in the 500 block of Osage Street. Donnie Downs, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:36 a.m. in the 500 block of Osage Street for possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance. Downs was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of controlled substance at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Nov. 6 in the 500 block of Osage Street. Jeramia Dorsey, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:24 a.m. in the 500 block of Osage Street for two counts of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; and one count each for use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance. Dorsey was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Two 15-year-old students were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an incident at Manhattan High School involving battery and disorderly conduct.

According to the Riley County Police Department, the arrests occurred at approximately 1 p.m. at 2100 Poyntz Ave., the location of Manhattan High School. The juveniles were taken into custody on several charges, including battery, battery against a school employee, obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and disorderly conduct related to brawling or fighting.

The juveniles were not confined in the Riley County Jail following the arrest.

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A Manhattan man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on a warrant related to multiple probation violations.

James Johnson, 24, was arrested at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The arrest was made on a Riley County District Court warrant for three counts of probation violation stemming from original charges of domestic battery.

Johnson was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Riley County police are investigating a residential burglary that resulted in the theft of two bicycles in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report at approximately 8:27 a.m. on Nov. 5 in the 300 block of North 15th Street. A 51-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported that an unknown suspect stole two bicycles from her enclosed porch.

The total estimated loss in the case is $1,000. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Riley County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a Manhattan car dealership.

Officers filed a report for vehicle theft at approximately 12:09 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Road. Briggs Auto Group was listed as the victim after it was reported that an unknown suspect stole a 2023 Nissan Rogue from the property sometime within the past month.

The estimated loss associated with the case is $27,000. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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James Johnson, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2025 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for three counts of probation violation. This arrests stems from original charges of domestic battery. Johnson was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of burglary at approximately 8:27 a.m. on Nov. 5 in the 300 block of N. 15^th Street. A 51-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole two bicycles from an enclosed porch. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Officers filed a report for vehicle theft at approximately 12:09 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Road. Briggs Auto Group was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole a 2023 Nissan Rogue sometime within the last month. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $27,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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Riley County police are investigating a report of aggravated battery and aggravated robbery that occurred Saturday night in central Manhattan.

Officers filed the report at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the 700 block of Kearney Street. A 28-year-old man was listed as the victim after he reported being physically attacked by a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old man. According to police, the suspects also stole a handgun during the incident.

No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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