Authorities say a Manhattan man has been arrested on multiple counts of crimes against children, stemming from an October 2024 report.

Twenty-four-year-old Kenneth Kelley turned himself in Monday on 13 counts of electronic solicitation of a child under 14, and 12 counts of promoting obscenity to minors.

Kelley reportedly believed he was communicating with two girls under the age of 14.

Police list the state of Kansas as the victim in the case. No further details have been released.

Kelley was booked and later released on a $125,000 bond.

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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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The RCPD responded to a series of incidents across Manhattan on Saturday, July 26, including multiple thefts, domestic disturbances, and two arrests.

Officers investigated several larceny cases throughout the day, including a reported theft at Dara’s Fast Lane on Claflin Road, another at Casey’s General Store on Fort Riley Boulevard, and a past vehicle-related theft at the Fairfield Inn on Colorado Street. A separate theft was also reported at the Walmart on Bluemont Avenue.

Police also responded to two domestic incidents, one of which occurred at Robinson Education Center on Poyntz Avenue, and another reported at a separate, unspecified location. An intimidation case and additional reports related to information, accidents, and officer contacts were also documented.

Two individuals were arrested. Deonta Antrel Thompson, 25, of Wichita, was taken into custody just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of Moro Street on a failure to appear warrant, with bond set at $2,000. In a separate case, 29-year-old Nathan Christopher Bell of Manhattan was arrested around 5:20 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of Blaker Drive. Bell faces charges of criminal deprivation of property and interference with law enforcement. His bond was set at $4,000.

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Multiple arrests and incidents were reported across Manhattan on July 25, according to Riley County Police Department records. Among the more serious incidents, officers responded to a reported robbery just after 11 p.m. in the 3600 block of Everett Drive and to a burglary early the next morning at Manhattan Christian College on Anderson Avenue.

Several battery cases were also reported Friday night, including one in the 300 block of South 3rd Street and another on Moro Street. A vehicle theft was reported earlier in the day at the Lamplighter Apartments on North Manhattan Avenue, and officers also responded to fraud reports, domestic disturbances, and a stolen property case throughout the day.

In addition, seven individuals were arrested. Among them, 21-year-old Blake Andrew Nelson of Manhattan was taken into custody by Kansas State University Police on suspicion of DUI. Roylee Gordon, 37, of Washington, Kansas, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal damage to property following an incident at the Bluemont Hotel. Asia Channel Foster, 33, was arrested late Friday night near 12th and Moro for obstructing public space and failing to follow a lawful order. Other arrests included multiple warrants for failure to appear and probation violations.

Authorities also responded to multiple traffic-related incidents, including two accidents on Fort Riley Boulevard—one of which resulted in injuries. The reports remain under investigation.

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The Riley County Police Department responded to a series of incidents throughout Manhattan on Friday, July 18, resulting in ten arrests on a variety of charges.

In the early hours of the morning, officers were called to the 1100 block of Moro Street for a reported fight. Two individuals, 20-year-old Edwin Wesley Daniels Jr. of Fort Riley and 27-year-old Sean Reeves Mahoney of Seneca, were arrested at the scene for disorderly conduct related to brawling or fighting. Both were issued a $500 bond.

Later in the evening, another arrest occurred when officers took 23-year-old Mason Clay Moon of Manhattan into custody after a pursuit on Claflin Road. Moon faces a string of felony charges including aggravated endangering of a child, aggravated battery with a weapon, DUI (third offense within 10 years), failure to stop at an accident involving damage over $1,000, and fleeing law enforcement. His bond was set at $50,000.

At around 6:43 p.m., 20-year-old Cameron Michael Sumpter of Manhattan was arrested for driving under the influence near North 14th Street and Anderson Avenue. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Caleb Alexander Harris of Wichita was taken into custody on charges of aggravated escape from custody and probation violation. His bond was set at $60,000.

In separate incidents, Kamron Diaz Tucker, 23, of Lawrence was arrested on a warrant for aggravated battery with a $5,000 bond, and David DeJesus Roman, 28, of Ogden was taken into custody for failure to appear. Officers also arrested Reese Dekota Williston at the Be Able Community Center and Nicholas Caesar Chavez at the Riley County Jail, both on warrant-related charges.

Additionally, 29-year-old Keith Allen Rea of Junction City was arrested for violating a protection order and aggravated burglary. His bond was set at $15,000.

In total, RCPD responded to 19 reported incidents for the day, including multiple non-injury crashes, warrant pickups, a DUI, domestic disturbances, and a reported sex offense. Several investigations remain ongoing.

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Officers filed a report for attempted burglary and criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Laramie St in Manhattan on July 16, 2025, at approximately 10:48 a.m. A 45-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged their door. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Natalya Bronaugh, 24, of Manhattan was arrested on July 16, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m. for a Riley County District Court warrant for violation of court order. Bronaugh was issued a total bond of $10,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

Dylan Smith, 34, of Manhattan was arrested on July 16, 2025, at approximately 3:26 p.m. for a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Smith was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Macaiah Anderson, 23, of Manhattan was arrested on July 16, 2025, at approximately 3:31 p.m. for a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from an original offense of two counts of distribute opiate/opium/narcotics/stimulants within 1000 feet of school property. Anderson was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of S Seth Child R. in Manhattan on July 16, 2025, at approximately 8:50 pm. Home Depot was listed as the victim when it was reported a 65-year-old man and a 54-year-old man took multiple tools. The tools were later recovered in Shawnee County, Kansas. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,559.

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Gary Bouck Jr, 51, of Manhattan was arrested on June 5, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m. on a Riley County District court warrant for distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin and use communication facility; attempted commission of felony drug violation.  Bouck was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Shiheem Reid, 28, of Ogden was arrested on June 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on two Riley County District court warrants for two counts of failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of aggravated robbery, domestic battery, aggravated residential burglary, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass. Reid was issued a total bond of $24,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Conner Bruce, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 17, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of Osage Street, for interference with a law enforcement officer, failure to appear and criminal trespass. Bruce was issued a total bond of $5,750 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Shawn Sinnott, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 16, 2025, at approximately 10:10 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road, for breach of privacy. Sinnott was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Jaeleon Efford, 18, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 17, 2025, at approximately 9:36 p.m. in the 600 block of N. 12^th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated battery and aggravated robbery. Efford was issued a total bond of $60,000 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Conner Bruce, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 17, 2025, at approximately 2:23 p.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road, for theft of property/services. Bruce was issued an original bond of $4000 that was increased to a total of $10,000 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Kenneth Scott, 64, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 18, 2025, at approximately 2:54 p.m. in the 2000 block of Patricia Place, on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The warrant stems from the original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Scott was issued no bond and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

George McGrew IV, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 18, 2025, at approximately 9:24 a.m. in the 400 block of Walters Drive, on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The warrant stems from the original charges of making false information, theft and theft by deception. McGrew IV was issued a total bond of $15,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.

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Two Manhattan residents remain in custody, after being arrested on charges of possessing and distributing methamphetamine.

According to the Riley County Police Department, 36-year-old Cody Dodge and 30-year-old Brittanie Vaughn, were arrested Thursday evening and early Friday morning after officers executed a search warrant in the 2100 block of Elm Lane.

Both have been charged with single counts of possessing meth with intent to distribute… possession of drug paraphernalia… possession with intent to distribute…. and aggravated child endangerment, as well as marijuana possession.

Dodge is additionally charged with driving while suspended and a second count of distribution of methamphetamine. His bond was set at $60,000. Vaughn has a bond of $27,000.

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On April 21, 2025, at approximately 6:58 p.m. in the 600 block of Pecan Circle, officers filed a report for theft of property or services, theft by deception and making false information. Two Manhattan businesses were listed as victims in the case, Central Mechanical Construction Co. and Howies Recycling Inc. The report list a 43-year-old male as the suspect. Adam Rundell, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 2, 2025, at approximately 1:49 p.m. for theft of property or service, theft by deception and making false information. Rundell was issued a total bond of $5000 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Corina Gutierrez Demille, 50, of Junction City, KS, was arrested on May 3, 2025, at approximately 11:28 p.m. in the 4100 block of Fort Riley Blvd. for an extraditable arrest warrant out of Olero County, New Mexico.  Gutierrez Demille was issued no bond and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report

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