Riley County Police officers responded to a series of incidents over the past two days, including assaults, warrants, and a reported stolen vehicle.

According to Friday and Saturday’s RCPD activity logs, officers were called to multiple locations across Manhattan for various reports, including a sexual offense, domestic disturbance, and a stolen vehicle reported early Saturday at the Manhattan Emergency Shelter on South 4th Street. Other calls included an assault near North 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue and a non-injury crash in the 1400 block of Anderson Avenue.

Among the arrests reported, Estevan Izik Rochin, 19, of Ogden, was taken into custody Saturday around 1:20 a.m. for unlawful discharge of a firearm in city limits, criminal carrying of a weapon, and interference with law enforcement. Brian Griffith, 25, of Junction City, and Isaiah Myers, 31, of Topeka, were arrested Friday on warrants for probation violation and failure to appear, respectively. Other arrests included Timoteo Guzman, 21, of Manhattan, cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Anyone with information about a crime 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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Shopping carts of belongings abandoned on the street. Tents pitched on trails and in tunnels. Liquor bottles left on park tables.

More people facing homelessness are coming to Manhattan, some local officials say, but when they get here they may face higher housing costs and find that they don’t qualify for services.

That can leave already desperate folks with even fewer choices. When people can’t find housing, many turn to public spaces, which creates additional challenges for local businesses.

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