A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with a report of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed the report at approximately 6:34 p.m. on Oct. 22. A 27-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and the suspect was identified as a 33-year-old man known to her.

Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:08 p.m. the same evening on charges of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness or victim. He was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Poyntz Ave, in Manhattan on July 23, 2025, at approximately 10:56 a.m. Landmark Bank was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the door to the ATM check/cash drop. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $600. 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.

Mason Moon, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested on July 23, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m. on two Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for probation violation. These warrants stem from original charges of driving under the influence. Moon was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined at the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on July 17, 2025, at approximately 5:14 p.m. A 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were listed as the victims when it was reported a 45-year-old man threw an item at the victim’s windows and damaged them. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $750.

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Riley County Police are investigating after a Manhattan couple reported someone attempted to break into their home on Laramie Street.

Officers filed a report for attempted burglary and criminal damage to property Wednesday in the 700 block of Laramie Street. The residents who reported the incident told police an unknown person damaged their door, causing an estimated $500 in damage.

Police are asking anyone with information to call RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.

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Rachelle Santiago, 57, of Manhattan, was arrested on March 6, 2025, at approximately 7:30 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Santiago was taken into custody on a Riley County District Court warrant for multiple charges, including burglary, criminal damage to property, and theft of property or services.

Her bond was set at $8,000, and she was confined at the time of the report.

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Accidents and Incidents:

The Riley County Police Department responded to a variety of incidents on February 8 and February 9, 2025, including accidents, criminal activity, and other law enforcement matters:

• Accidents: On February 8, two notable accidents were reported, including one injury accident at 7:34 PM at 1011 Westloop Place (McDonald’s), Manhattan. Additionally, a non-injury accident occurred at Bluemont Ave & North 4th Street at 11:34 AM.
• Battery and Domestic Incidents: A battery incident was reported at 11:54 PM on the 1200 block of Fremont Street, Manhattan. Another domestic-related incident occurred later in the evening at 10:43 PM.
• Reckless Driving: A reckless driving incident was reported at 4:43 PM at Anneberg Park, Manhattan, with another following shortly thereafter.

Arrests:

Several individuals were arrested in connection with various crimes during this period:

1. Michael Paul Beasley Jr. (36, Fort Lauderdale, FL) was arrested at 5:12 AM on February 9 for possession of marijuana at Manhattan Regional Airport. His bond was set at $750.
2. Nicholas Michael Schmidt (23, Lenexa, KS) was arrested at 12:37 AM on February 9 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, following a traffic stop on Thurston Street. His bond was set at $750.
3. Caesar Ray Leonard Brown (32, Wamego, KS) was arrested for criminal damage to property at 11:27 PM on February 8. He is being held with a bond was set at $2,000.
4. Shirae Lashawn Jefferson (39, Prattville, AL) was arrested for DUI on February 8 at 5:21 PM in Anneberg Park. She is being held with a bond of $750.
5. Ryan Allen Larson (22, Manhattan, KS) faced two separate arrests. He was initially arrested at 10:00 AM on February 8 for burglary, with a bond of $4,000. He was later arrested at 9:53 AM on February 8 on a failure to appear warrant, with a bond of $1,000. He was confined in the Riley County jail at the time of this report.

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