Authorities have arrested a Manhattan man accused of exposing himself to two teenage girls.

The Riley County Police Department says 42-year-old Kevin Brown was arrested Thursday afternoon at 2229 Browning Ave. on seven total counts of lewd and lascivious acts. The two victims, who are 15 and 16 years old, told police Brown exposed himself several times.

Brown remains jailed on a $41,000 bond. Police say no further details will be released due to the nature of the case.

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Officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to another under the age of 16 and three counts of exposing sex organs to another over the age of 16 at approximately 11:04 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025 in Manhattan. A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were listed as the victims. A 42-year-old man known to the victims was listed as the suspect. Kevin Brown, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:12 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Manhattan for lewd and lascivious acts, including four counts of exposing sex organs to another under the age of 16 and three counts of exposing sex organs to another over the age of 16. Brown was issued a total bond of $41,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.

Cody Whitmore, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:26 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the 100 block of N. 4^th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of two counts of domestic battery. Whitmore was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Nov. 6 in the 500 block of Osage Street. Donnie Downs, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:36 a.m. in the 500 block of Osage Street for possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance. Downs 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 of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of controlled substance at approximately 9:24 a.m. on Nov. 6 in the 500 block of Osage Street. Jeramia Dorsey, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:24 a.m. in the 500 block of Osage Street for two counts of possession of opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; and one count each for use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; and possession of a controlled substance. Dorsey was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Two 15-year-old students were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an incident at Manhattan High School involving battery and disorderly conduct.

According to the Riley County Police Department, the arrests occurred at approximately 1 p.m. at 2100 Poyntz Ave., the location of Manhattan High School. The juveniles were taken into custody on several charges, including battery, battery against a school employee, obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and disorderly conduct related to brawling or fighting.

The juveniles were not confined in the Riley County Jail following the arrest.

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A Manhattan man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on a warrant related to multiple probation violations.

James Johnson, 24, was arrested at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The arrest was made on a Riley County District Court warrant for three counts of probation violation stemming from original charges of domestic battery.

Johnson was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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A Manhattan woman has been arrested following an investigation into a burglary and credit card misuse that occurred earlier this year.

Riley County police filed the original report on June 15, 2025, at approximately 7 p.m., listing Beto’s Meat Market as the victim. According to the report, a known individual unlawfully used a credit card at the business. The case involved allegations of burglary, theft of property or services, and criminal use of a financial card.

On Nov. 4, officers arrested Tiffany Fernandez, 43, of Manhattan, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. Fernandez was taken into custody on requested charges of burglary, theft of property or services, and criminal use of a financial card. She was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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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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Kyrianna Johnson, 26, of Junction City, was arrested on August 18, 2025, at approximately 10:02 p.m. at the 1000 block of Seth Child Blvd, on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. The warrant stems from original charges of failing to stop at a red light and driving on a suspended license. Johnson was issued no bond and remains confined at the Riley County Jail at the time of this release.

Officers filed a report for aggravated assault and aggravated robbery in the 700 block of Riley Lane in Manhattan, on August 18, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m. An 18-year-old man and a 14-year-old male were listed as the victims when it was reported that a 43-year-old suspect threatened them with a crowbar and took a moped. Steven Renner, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested for aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Renner was issued a total bond of $50,250 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this release.

Kenneth Kelley, 24, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:41 a.m. in the 1000 block of Seth Child Blvd., on a Riley County District Court warrant for 13 counts of electronic solicitation and 12 counts of promoting obscenity to minors. This warrant stems from a report filed in October, 2024. Kelley was issued a total bond of $125,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this release.

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The RCPD reported 18 incidents and nine arrests in Manhattan over the weekend.

Officers arrested 28-year-old Halloween Cruz Reyes of Manhattan early Sunday in the 200 block of S. 11th Street for driving under the influence, his third conviction in 10 years. He also faces charges of interference with law enforcement, driving while suspended, and violating license restrictions. His bond was set at $1,500.

Another DUI arrest occurred just after midnight Sunday, when Kansas State University Police arrested 25-year-old Greyson Brian Hardesty of Salina on Mid-Campus Drive. He was issued a $750 bond. Police also arrested 28-year-old Riley Eugene Perrine of Manhattan Saturday morning for DUI. His bond was set at $1,500.

Other arrests included 25-year-old Christopher Shawn Larsen of Manhattan, who was jailed Saturday afternoon on charges of burglary, violating a protection order, and trespassing. He remains confined without bond. Police also arrested 46-year-old Joseph Elias Trejo of Manhattan for criminal deprivation of a motor vehicle, with bond set at $2,000. Additional arrests over the two days included cases of probation violation, shoplifting, and domestic battery.

Among reported incidents, officers responded to an injury crash just after midnight Sunday on Ehlers Road. Non-injury crashes were reported Saturday afternoon near Target and on West 68th Avenue. Reports also included forgery cases on Farmingdale Court, a stolen vehicle from Colonial Gardens Mobile Home Park, trespassing at a Bluemont Avenue apartment, and a welfare check at the Aggieville parking garage late Saturday night.

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Officers responded to a report of an injury crash in the 400 block of Levee Dr in Manhattan on August 5, 2025, at approximately 7:33 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2012 Chevy Silverado driven by Ysidoro Martinez Arguello, 55, of Manhattan struck a 2015 Harley Motorcycle driven by Donald Taylor, 71, of Manhattan. Taylor was transported by LifeStar to KU Medical Center for treatment of major injuries. Arguello was issued a citation for inattentive driving, no proof of insurance and no proof of driver’s license.

Zackery Harper, 28, of Manhattan was arrested on August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:03 p.m. on a Geary County District Court warrant for probation Violation. Harper was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for theft in the 1000 block of Pierre St in Manhattan on August 5, 2025, at approximately 4:39 p.m. Officers listed a 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old man as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took two bags of Milwaukee power tools from their vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,300. 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.

Derek Blea, 32, of Manhattan was arrested on August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:31 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear and three Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for three counts of failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act, two counts of revocation of probation, and driving while suspended. Blea was issued a total bond of $29,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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By Rose Gruenbacher

An Ogden man on Monday entered guilty pleas for charges including financial and identity crimes, after prosecutors and his attorney reached a plea agreement.

David Lee Huffman, 43, appeared in Riley County District court before judge Grand Bannister and pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery, identity theft, making false information and two counts of theft. In exchange for his plea, the remaining charges against him in the matter have been dropped.

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