Officers executed a search warrant in the 700 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2025. As a result, officers filed a report for distribution of opiate/narcotic/certain stim/heroin within 1000 feet of a school; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of a depressant and possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance. Joseph Fabre, 60, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 8:32 p.m. for distribution of opiate/narcotic/certain stim/heroin within 1000 feet of a school; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of a depressant and possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance. Fabre was issued a total bond of $40,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers responded to a report of an injury crash near Bertrand Street and Manhattan Avenue at approximately 6:27 p.m. on Oct. 27. Upon arrival, officers found a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz driven by Larry Limbocker, 78, of Manhattan, struck Collin Rankin, 21, of Manhattan, when he was in the crosswalk. Rankin was transported to Via Christi Hospital for his injuries. Limbocker was issued a citation for failure to stop at a red light.

Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 5:29 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 23-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his iPhone was stolen this past weekend. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,200.

Tristen Jepsen, 27, of St. George, was arrested at approximately 3:34 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for probation violation. Jepsen was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Officers filed a report of sexual battery at approximately 3:08 p.m. on March 31 in Manhattan. Victims included a 42-year-old woman, a 38-year-old woman and a 27-year-old woman. Shawn Sinnott, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:08 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road for three counts of sexual battery. Sinnott was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.

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A 28-year-old Ogden man was arrested Thursday evening in Manhattan on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department.

David DeJesus-Roman was taken into custody at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Boulevard. The warrants were issued by Riley County District Court and stem from original charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and criminal use of a weapon.

DeJesus-Roman was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening following a police pursuit that led to multiple charges, including aggravated endangering of a child, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers initially filed the report at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. The case involves allegations of aggravated endangering of a child, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, contributing to child misconduct, reckless driving, and two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer.

Jeremy Richmond, 33, of Topeka, was arrested about 18 minutes later at approximately 6:08 p.m. in the 2700 block of Buttonwood Drive in connection with the incident.

Richmond was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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David DeJesus-Roman, 28, of Ogden, was arrested in the 1000 block of Seth Child Blvd., in Manhattan at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2025 on two Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and criminal use of a weapon. DeJesus-Roman was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of aggravated endangering of a child, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, contributing to child misconduct, reckless driving and two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer, at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. Jeremy Richmond, 33, of Topeka, was arrested at approximately 6:08 p.m. in the 2700 block of Buttonwood Drive for aggravated endangering of a child, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, contributing to child misconduct, reckless driving and two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer. Richmond was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of aggravated burglary and aggravated sexual battery at approximately 4:44 p.m. on Oct. 23 in Manhattan. A 55-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown male suspect entered her home and sexually battered her. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.

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Riley County police are investigating a vehicle theft reported Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Laramie Street.

Officers filed the report at approximately 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 22 after a 19-year-old man reported his Honda motorcycle had been stolen by an unknown suspect. The estimated total loss is $2,700.

Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips made through Crime Stoppers can be submitted anonymously and may qualify the tipster for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on two outstanding warrants and is now facing additional charges, according to the Riley County Police Department.

William Benner, 24, was taken into custody at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. He was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant, both for failure to appear.

The warrants stem from original charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as driving without a license. During the arrest, Benner was additionally charged with interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

He was issued a total bond of $18,500 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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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 of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness or victim at approximately 6:34 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2025 in Manhattan. A 27-year-old woman was listed as the victim and 33-year-old man known to the victim was listed as the suspect. Michael Brooks, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:08 p.m. in Manhattan for criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness or victim. Brooks was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

William Benner, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd., on a Riley County District Court warrant and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license, respectively. Benner was also charged with interference with a law enforcement officer and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Benner was issued a total bond of $18,500 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of vehicle theft in the 800 block of Laramie at approximately 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 22. A 19-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his Honda motorcycle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is $2,700.

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A Manhattan man convicted of six counts of sex crimes against a child in Riley County District Court had his final appearance for the case Wednesday, during which he received a lifetime sentence as punishment.

Michael Lincoln Steere, 28, was found guilty in June of three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child by lewd fondling or touching and two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child by sexual intercourse. Jurors found him not guilty of one count of rape of a child.

Riley County District Court Judge Grant Bannister issued Steere two lifetime sentences, two sentences of 4 years 11 months and one sentence of 3 years 5 months. He ruled that all terms will be served concurrently. He will receive credit toward his sentence for over 1,000 days he already served in the case.

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Sarah Drake, 35, of Park City, was arrested on September 7, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Riley County District warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of burglary, interference with a law enforcement officer and theft of property or services. Drake was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for vehicle theft in the 1100 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan on September 6, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m. An 18-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her 2014 Ford Taurus. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000. The vehicle was later found and returned to the owner.

Erick Smith, 60, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 6, 2025, at approximately 11:08 a.m., in the 300 block of Eighth Street in Manhattan, on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from an original charge of domestic battery. Smith was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in Manhattan, on September 6, 2025, at approximately 8:08 a.m. A 44-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a 46-year-old man was listed as the suspect.

Rhante Brown, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 5, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Riley County District Court warrant for three counts of using communication device in the commission of a felony drug violation, two counts of distribution of opiate and one count of distribution of a controlled substance causing death. Brown was issued a total bond of $150,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for vehicle theft in the 1100 block of Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan on September 5, 2025, at approximately 4:58 p.m. A 53-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his 2001 Ford Mustang. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. 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.

Charla Albright, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 5, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of driving while on a suspended license and no proof of insurance. Alright was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Tanasha Dupree, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 5, 2025, at approximately 2:02 p.m., at 100 Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan, on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant stems from original charges of aggravated assault, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, flee or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, battery and domestic battery. Dupree was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Bard Ditto, 21, of Wamego, was arrested on September 5, 2025, at approximately 12:10 p.m., near Kimball Avenue and Meadowlark Road in Manhattan, on two Riley County District Court warrants and one Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for two counts of failure to appear, possession of paraphernalia, theft, obstruction of law enforcement, minor in possession and driving while on a suspended license. Ditto was issued a total bond of $8,750 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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