The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Tanya Wright, 55, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 2900 block of Anderson Ave. on May 24, 2017 at approximately 7:45 AM. Wright was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Wright’s bond was set at $5,000.00. Wright was not confined at the time of this report. 
Officers filed a report for robbery in the 1100 block of Garden Way on May 24, 2017 at approximately 6:25 PM. Officers listed Lisa Weaver, 50, of Manhattan, as the victim when she reported that a male known to her knocked her to the ground, took cash from her wallet, and then took her bike before fleeing the scene. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,340.00.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.