Demarkaus Newman, 38, of Wichita, was arrested on July 21, 2025, at approximately 12:15 p.m. on his Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of possession of stolen property. Newman 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 for theft in the 1800 block of Fair Lane in Manhattan on July 21, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m. Affordable Electric was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took a white enclosed cargo trailer. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000.

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The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of incidents throughout Manhattan on Friday, July 18, resulting in ten arrests on a variety of charges.

In the early hours of the morning, officers were called to the 1100 block of Moro Street for a reported fight. Two individuals, 20-year-old Edwin Wesley Daniels Jr. of Fort Riley and 27-year-old Sean Reeves Mahoney of Seneca, were arrested at the scene for disorderly conduct related to brawling or fighting. Both were issued a $500 bond.

Later in the evening, another arrest occurred when officers took 23-year-old Mason Clay Moon of Manhattan into custody after a pursuit on Claflin Road. Moon faces a string of felony charges including aggravated endangering of a child, aggravated battery with a weapon, DUI (third offense within 10 years), failure to stop at an accident involving damage over $1,000, and fleeing law enforcement. His bond was set at $50,000.

At around 6:43 p.m., 20-year-old Cameron Michael Sumpter of Manhattan was arrested for driving under the influence near North 14th Street and Anderson Avenue. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Caleb Alexander Harris of Wichita was taken into custody on charges of aggravated escape from custody and probation violation. His bond was set at $60,000.

In separate incidents, Kamron Diaz Tucker, 23, of Lawrence was arrested on a warrant for aggravated battery with a $5,000 bond, and David DeJesus Roman, 28, of Ogden was taken into custody for failure to appear. Officers also arrested Reese Dekota Williston at the Be Able Community Center and Nicholas Caesar Chavez at the Riley County Jail, both on warrant-related charges.

Additionally, 29-year-old Keith Allen Rea of Junction City was arrested for violating a protection order and aggravated burglary. His bond was set at $15,000.

In total, RCPD responded to 19 reported incidents for the day, including multiple non-injury crashes, warrant pickups, a DUI, domestic disturbances, and a reported sex offense. Several investigations remain ongoing.

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Joseph Hodges, 49, of Manhattan was arrested on June 4, 2025, at approximately 9:13 a.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hodges was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

A Riley County Police Department Police Officer was arrested following an investigation into a domestic related incident.  On June 2, 2025, officers filed a report for unlawful acts concerning computers. A 36-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a 42-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Stephen Clark, 42, of Manhattan was arrested on June 4, 2025, at approximately 4:56 p.m. for unlawful acts concerning computers.  Clark was issued a $4,000 bond and is no longer confined at the time of this report. On June 2, 2025, Clark was placed on administrative leave as per RCPD policy. To protect the privacy of the victim, additional information is not being released.

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On March 12th 2025, at approximately 3:18pm officers filed a report of rape in Manhattan. Due to the nature of this report no other details will be reported at this time.

Colton Gardiner, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on March 12th 2025, at approximately 9:33am in the 3000 block of Claflin Rd. Gardiner was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation.  Total Bond was set at $5,000.  Gardiner was confined at the time of this report.

Eli Smith, 22, of Manhattan was arrested on March 12th 2025, at approximately 11:21am in the 1000 block of Seth Child Rd.  Smith was arrested on Manhattan Municipal Court and Riley District Court warrants for failure to Appear x3 and parole violation.  The original charges for the failure to appears were theft x2, possession of methamphetamine, and driving while suspended/revoked.  Total Bond was set at $12,750.  Smith was confined at the time of this report.

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On March 12th 2025, at approximately 3:18pm officers filed a report of rape in Manhattan. Due to the nature of this report no other details will be reported at this time.

Colton Gardiner, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on March 12th 2025, at approximately 9:33am in the 3000 block of Claflin Rd. Gardiner was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation.  Total Bond was set at $5,000.  Gardiner was confined at the time of this report.

Eli Smith, 22, of Manhattan was arrested on March 12th 2025, at approximately 11:21am in the 1000 block of Seth Child Rd.  Smith was arrested on Manhattan Municipal Court and Riley District Court warrants for failure to Appear x3 and parole violation.  The original charges for the failure to appears were theft x2, possession of methamphetamine, and driving while suspended/revoked.  Total Bond was set at $12,750.  Smith was confined at the time of this report.

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Accidents and Traffic Incidents:

The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of traffic-related incidents on February 7 and February 8, 2025.

• A non-injury accident occurred on the 1100 block of North 3rd Street on February 7 at 10:38 AM.
• Another accident was reported on Woodland Street & Anderson Avenue around 1:00 PM on February 7.
• A third accident occurred near Fancy Creek Rd & Tuttle Creek Blvd in Randolph at 9:46 PM on February 7.
• Several other traffic-related incidents, including traffic stops and property findings, were also reported, including a traffic stop on North 16th St & Anderson Ave at 9:55 PM on February 7.

Arrests Made:

Riley County Police reported several arrests on February 7 and 8, 2025:

1. Matthew Christman (22, Manhattan, KS) was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 2:24 AM on February 8. His bond is set at $750.
2. Josie Delgado Hernandez (42, Manhattan, KS) was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. She was taken into custody at 10:01 PM on February 7. Her bond was set at $308.
3. Isaiah Michael Pipkin (23, Manhattan, KS) was arrested for criminal trespass after remaining in defiance of an order from the property owner. He was arrested on the 1800 block of Clafin Road on February 7 at 9:48 PM. His bond is set at $500.
4. Eugene Milton (65, Manhattan, KS) was arrested on a probation violation at 6:05 PM on February 7. He was confined at the Riley County Jail with a bond of $1,500​

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Donnithan Jones, 31, of Dodge City, Kansas, was arrested on December 23, 2024, at approximately 12:58 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road.  Jones was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear.  The original charges in this matter were for distribution of methamphetamine (3.5-100 grams) within 1000 feet of a school and distribution of a controlled substance with a communication facility- attempt/conspire/solicit. Total bond was set at $50,000. Jones was confined at the time of this report.

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