A Manhattan woman was arrested Saturday afternoon following an incident involving theft, disorderly conduct and multiple counts of battery on law enforcement officers.

Riley County Police officers filed a report around 4:35 p.m. Nov. 22, 2025, in the 3000 block of Anderson Avenue for theft of property or services, disorderly conduct and three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer. Victims listed in the report included three men, ages 59, 48 and 28. Leap was also listed as a victim.

According to police, 29-year-old Karen Parra of Manhattan was taken into custody about 4:53 p.m. Parra was arrested on three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, along with theft of property or services and disorderly conduct.

Parra was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

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Riley County public works officials announced on Monday that the Kitten Creek Culvert Replacement project will begin at the start of the new year.

Andrea Rose, administrative assistant with Riley County Public Works, said the project will begin on Thursday Jan. 2 and last 45 days with the hope of the project being completed by Mar. 6, weather permitting.

During the project, Kitten Creek Road will be closed to through traffic between Anderson Avenue and N. 52nd Street. A traffic control will be installed during the project.

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