Authorities are investigating a residential burglary reported Wednesday morning in the 2700 block of Heartland Valley Road.

According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:21 a.m. on Oct. 9 after a 58-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his home and stole multiple items, including watches, clothing and other valuables.

The estimated loss is approximately $50,000.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Officers filed reports of three separate motorcycle thefts that occurred in Manhattan between July 25 and July 31, 2025. A 32-year-old man was listed as the suspect and arrested on Thursday, at 3:49 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane.

Bradley John Sutton, of Topeka, was arrested for three counts of theft valued $1,500 to $25,000 and one of count of fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer by operating a stolen vehicle. Sutton was issued a total bond of $16,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at this time.

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Christopher Sims, 33, of Junction City, KS, was arrested on May 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The warrant stems from the original charges of Burglary, three counts of battery and assault. Sims was issued a total bond of $20,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete told the Riley County Law Board Monday that his officers answered 503 calls on March 8, down 30 from the previous year.

“The five-year average for calls for service is 435.6. We were up a little bit, but we’ve decreased 5.6 percent in calls for service,” he said.

Peete said the majority of issues officers encountered were not from Manhattan residents or K-State students.

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A theft by deception was reported on February 10, 2025, at 3:06 PM in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan. Dara’s Fast Lane was targeted when an unknown individual called the store, claiming to be a U.S. Marshal. The caller convinced the store clerk to send a sum of money, resulting in a loss of $1,145.

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On February 10, 2025, at approximately 2:19 PM, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle trailer in the 1100 block of Thurston Street in Manhattan. The victim, a 77-year-old male, reported that his red, flatbed, single-axle, 10-foot trailer had been taken by an unknown individual.

The total loss associated with the theft is estimated at $1,945.

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Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Oxford Place on January 31, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM.  Officers listed a 19-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown subject had keyed his 2024 Kia Forte GT. Total estimated loss associated with this report exceeds $1,000. Anyone with information 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.

Leslie Young, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 31, 2025, at approximately 8:45 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road.  Young was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for burglary, theft of property or services ($1,500-$25,000), criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass.  Total bond was set at $8,000. Young was confined at the time of this report.

Brittany Conrad, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 31, 2025, at approximately 8:45 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road.  Conrad was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for burglary, theft of property or services ($1,500-$25,000), criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass.  Total bond was set at $32,000. Conrad was confined at the time of this report.

Cassandra Potter, 52, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 31, 2025, at approximately 4:35 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Potter was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation x 2. The original charges in this matter are theft and criminal trespass. Total bond was set at $18,000. Potter was confined at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of aggravated domestic battery and aggravated intimidation of a witness on February 1, 2025, at approximately 1:58 PM.  Gage Ellis, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested in Manhattan at approximately 3:14 PM on the probable cause offenses listed above. Total bond was set at $20,000. Ellis was confined at the time of this report. Due to the nature of this crime, no other details will be released at this time.

Kortisha Meeks, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested on February 1, 2025, at approximately 9:25 PM in Manhattan. Meeks was arrested on for the probable cause offenses of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Total bond was set at $1,000. Meeks was confined at the time of this report. Due to the nature of this crime, no other information will be released at this time.

Cesar Vaquero, 21, of Fort Riley, was arrested on February 2, 2025, at approximately 3:19 AM in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Vaquero was arrested on the probable cause offense of criminal threat. Total bond was set at $5,000. Vaquero was confined at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of criminal use of a financial card on February 2, 2025, at approximately 4:53 PM in the 3000 block of Claflin Road.  Officers listed a 47-year-old female as the victim when it was reported her debit card had been used several times for unauthorized purchases by an unknown subject.  Total loss associated with this report is approximately $2,000.

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The RCPD has released its incident and arrest reports for the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, included are reports of criminal threats, domestic disturbances, DUI arrests, and violent offenses. In total there were 18 incidents and 7 arrests.

Key Incidents Reported

Criminal Threats & Disorderly Conduct

• Criminal Threats were reported at Westwood Motel (2108 Fort Riley Blvd.) on Feb. 1 at 1:33 PM and at O’Malley’s Alley (1210 Moro St.) in Aggieville at 2:59 AM on Feb. 2.
• Disorderly Conduct occurred at Tubby’s Alley (1127 Moro St.) around 12:56 AM on Feb. 2.

Domestic Incidents

• Two domestic-related incidents were reported on Feb. 1, including one at Freddy’s Frozen Custard (229 McCall Rd.) at 9:18 PM.

Drug & DUI Arrests

• Drug-related activity was recorded in the 1100 block of Moro St. in the south alley around 3:59 AM on Feb. 2.
• DUI arrests were made at:
  • 100 block of E. Poyntz Ave on Feb. 1 at 6:51 PM.
  • Wreath Ave. & Payne Dr. on Feb. 2 at 12:12 AM.

Key Arrests Over the Weekend

The RCPD made seven arrests, with charges ranging from DUI and criminal threats to aggravated domestic battery.

Notable Arrests

1. Cesar Martin Vaquero (21, Ft. Riley, KS)
   • Charged with Criminal Threats at 1113 Moro St..
   • Bond: $5,000.
2. Cayse Paul Carroll (20, Tehuacana, TX)
   • DUI, Possession of a Firearm Under Influence, Interfering with Law Enforcement.
   • Bond: $3,000.
3. Gage Kaden Ellis (21, Manhattan, KS)
   • Aggravated Domestic Battery (choking), Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness/Victim.
   • Bond: $20,000.
4. Kortisha Renee Meeks (32, Manhattan, KS)
   • Domestic Battery & Criminal Damage to Property.
   • Arrested at Highland Ridge Apartments.
   • Bond: $5,000.
5. Jordan Eric Kimbrough (31, Manhattan, KS)
   • Failure to Appear in Court.
   • Bond: $10,000.
6. Ernesto Uriel Mandujano (20, Fairfield, TX)
   • DUI – First Offense.
   • Arrested at Wreath Ave. & Payne Dr.
   • Bond: $750.
7. Daryl Denoris McDaniel (39, Junction City, KS)
   • DUI – First Offense.
   • Arrested at Riley County Police Department.
   • Bond: $750.

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