A Manhattan resident previously arrested in connection with a recent string of motor vehicle burglaries has been taken into custody again, now facing additional charges and a higher bond.

On Tuesday, officers arrested 19-year-old Alexander Darnell in association with multiple vehicle burglaries reported over the last few weeks. In that arrest, Darnell was charged with probable cause offenses of motor vehicle theft valued between $1,500 and $25,000, interference with law enforcement, two counts of possession of an opiate or stimulant, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and vehicle burglary. At the time, he was confined on a $19,000 bond as RCPD noted approximately 25 reports of motor vehicle burglaries in the area over the past two week.

However, on December 13, 2024, at approximately 5:55 PM, Darnell was arrested again in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. This time, he faces probable cause offenses of possession of an opiate/opium/narcotic/certain stimulant and eight additional vehicular burglaries. His bond for the second arrest was set at $32,000, and he remains confined at the time of this report.

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A local resident has been arrested in association with several motor vehicle burglaries that occurred across the area over the last few weeks.

On Tuesday, officers arrested 19-year-old Alexander Darnell for his role in some of the burglaries. Officers charge Darnell is this case with probable cause offenses of motor vehicle theft with a value between $1500 and $25,000, interference with law enforcement, two counts of possession of an opiate or stimulant, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and vehicle burglary.

At the time of this report, Darnell is confined in the Riley County Jail on a bond of $19,000. RCPD says that over the last two weeks they have received 25 reports of motor vehicle burglaries in the area.

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Officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 2600 block of Claflin Road on December 10, 2024, at approximately 6:36 AM.  Officers listed a 23-year-old male as the victim when it was reported miscellaneous Milwaukee power tools were stolen from his vehicle by an unknown subject overnight. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,700. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of 4th and Moro Streets on December 10, 2024, at approximately 6:29 PM.  Officers report a Honda Civic, driven by Aaron Crews, 48, of Junction City, struck Subdint Cruz, 27, of Manhattan, and a minor child who were crossing the street. Cruz and the minor were transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment of their injuries. Both were transported on to other hospitals.

Officers filed a report of rape in Manhattan on December 10, 2024. Due to the nature of this crime no other information will be released at this time.

Officers filed a report of theft by deception on December 10, 2024, at approximately 11:44 PM in the 300 block of Southwind Road.  Officers list Dollar Tree as the victim when it was reported an employee was involved in a telephone scam under the guise of asset protection. Total loss associated with this report is $1,200.

Over the past two weeks, Riley County Police Department has responded to over 25 reported vehicle burglaries in the Manhattan area. Yesterday, December 10, 2024, Alexander Darnell, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested in connection with some of these incidents. Darnell was arrested on the probable cause offenses of vehicle theft ($1,500-$25,000), interference with an LEO, possession of opiate/opium/narcotic/ or certain stimulant x 2, burglary- vehicle, and use/possess with the intent to use drug paraphernalia.  Total bond was set at $19,000. Darnell was confined at the time of this report.

While his apprehension is a step in the right direction, we want to remind the community that these types of crimes are often committed by multiple individuals.

To help protect your property, RCPD encourages everyone to:

•    Lock your vehicle doors and roll up the windows, even when parked at home.

•    Remove valuable items from your car or store them out of sight.

•    Report suspicious activity in your neighborhood immediately.

For more information or to report suspicious activity, contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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