The Riley County Police Department is investigating a report of aggravated indecent liberties with a child filed Friday evening in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report around 5:32 p.m. Nov. 21. A 3-year-old girl was listed as the victim, and a 22-year-old man known to the victim was listed as the suspect.

Due to the nature of the case, police said no additional information will be released at this time.

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The Riley County Police Department says two people are in custody following a two-month investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries.

According to Wednesday’s report, 19-year-old Adyson Westgate of Wamego was arrested Monday on Hayes Drive for two counts of criminal use of a financial card and one count of vehicle burglary. She was released after posting a $10,000 bond.

The next day, 25-year-old Jesup McClelland of Manhattan was arrested on Freemont Avenue for three counts of criminal use of a financial card. His bond was set at $12,000, and he remains in the Riley County Jail.

Police credited community members who shared security footage that helped with the case. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of these burglaries and hasn’t reported it is urged to call RCPD at 785-537-2112.

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The RCPD responded to 15 incidents between August 9 and the morning of August 10, 2025, including an injury accident in the 10700 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard near Leonardville, an assault in the 7000 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan, and a battery in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Officers also investigated a DUI in the same area, multiple cases of found property, a juvenile problem in Ogden, suspicious activity at The Quarters in Manhattan, and served several warrants.

Six arrests were made during this period. Francisco Antonio Humberto, 31, of Manhattan, was arrested early Sunday in the 1100 block of Moro Street for driving under the influence, with bond set at $750. Antwione Dupree Baggett Jr., 19, and Whitney Terrell Hamilton, 26, both of Manhattan, were arrested on failure-to-appear warrants, with Baggett’s bond at $750 and Hamilton’s at $2,000. George McGrew IV, 26, of Manhattan, was jailed for probation violation. Ethan Hunter Langston, 21, of Junction City, was arrested twice Saturday morning on separate failure-to-appear warrants totaling $200 bond.

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Authorities in Abilene arrested two Wichita residents Thursday morning on a host of charges after they were caught in a stolen vehicle.

The Abilene Police Department received an alert from a local Flock license plate reader that reported the stolen vehicle from Wichita. Police located the vehicle at the Love’s Travel Center and as police approached it, a suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Daniel Natoli, fled from the vehicle and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.

He faces potential charges of theft, interference with law enforcement and criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, after officers found illegal narcotics and a handgun inside the vehicle.

A second occupant, 24-year-old Ivey Graves, faces possible charges that include possession of stolen property, methamphetamine and marijuana.

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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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A Junction City man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a litany of charges including aggravated kidnapping.

Marcus Devior Jackson, 37, was arrested by Riley County police at 3 p.m. for aggravated kidnapping, attempted rape, aggravated burglary, aggravated domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated sexual battery and protection order violation. He is in Riley County Jail on a $150,000 bond.

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Officers filed a report of fraud, theft, and criminal use of a financial card on March 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 AM in the 1100 block of Garden Way.  Officer listed an 86-year-old male as the victim when it was reported people entrusted with his accounts were using them to make fraudulent purposes. Total loss associated with the report is approximately $10,000 and dates back to at least August of 2024.

Messiayah Nolte, 21, of Topeka, was arrested on March 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM in the 700 block of Vattier. Nolte was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for possession of marijuana. Total bond was set at $5,000. Nolte was not confined at the time of this report.

Quintin Daniels, 20, of Junction City, was arrested on March 8, 2025, at approximately 10:20 PM in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Daniels was arrested on the probable cause offenses of domestic battery, criminal damage to property, battery on an LEO, and interference with an LEO. Total bond was set at $6,000. Daniels was later arrested again at approximately 5:13 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Daniels was arrested for the probable cause offense of battery on an LEO. Total bond for this offense was set at $15,000. Daniels was confined at the time of this report.

Amari Gross, 22, of Fort Riley, was arrested on March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:24 AM in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Gross was arrested on the probable cause offenses of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and disorderly conduct. Total bond was set at $15,000. Gross was confined at the time of this report.

Jordan Zimmerman, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested on March 9, 2025, at approximately 8:34 PM in the 700 block of Poyntz Ave. Zimmerman was arrested on the probable cause offense of burglary. Total bond was set at $5,000. Zimmerman was confined at the time of this report.

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By Rose Gruenbacher

WESTMORELAND — After closing arguments were heard Friday morning, the jury came back this afternoon with guilty verdicts for Dana Chandler, in the 2002 murders of her ex-husband, Michael Sisco, and his fiancée, Karen Harkness.

The couple were shot to death in Harkness’ home in Topeka, in the early morning hours of July 7, 2002.

The third trial for Sisco and Harkness’ deaths was held in Pottawatomie county over the past month, and now comes to a close. Upon her conviction, Chandler’s bond was revoked and she was taken into custody. A status conference is scheduled for next Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

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By Rose Gruenbacher

WESTMORELAND — After closing arguments were heard Friday morning, the jury came back this afternoon with guilty verdicts for Dana Chandler, in the 2002 murders of her ex-husband, Michael Sisco, and his fiancée, Karen Harkness.

The couple were shot to death in Harkness’ home in Topeka, in the early morning hours of July 7, 2002.

The third trial for Sisco and Harkness’ deaths was held in Pottawatomie county over the past month, and now comes to a close. Upon her conviction, Chandler’s bond was revoked and she was taken into custody. A status conference is scheduled for next Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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