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. –
Officers responded to a single vehicle injury accident near the 2400 block of S. Rosencutter Rd. on June 26, 2017 at approximately 8:55 AM. When officers arrived on scene, they found Rodney Dembkowski, 51, of Manhattan, lying next to a Hagi sprayer. Officeres believe the sprayer struck an electrical line, which electrified the sprayer and set it on fire. Dembkowski was transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment of his injuries. No citations were issued at the scene. 
Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1500 block of Hayes Dr. on June 26, 2017 at approximately 12:40 PM. Officers listed Battelle as the victim when it was reported that an unknown suspect cut a chain to a storage area and took a rototiller. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $770.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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 $1,000.00.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2000 block of Poyntz Ave. on June 26, 2017 at approximately 3:50 PM. Officers listed James Bloodgood, 29, of Manhattan, as the victim when it was reported that a known suspect took his medication from a desk drawer. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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 $1,000.00.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault (domestic related) in the southwest part of Manhattan on June 27, 2017. Officers listed a 23 year old female and a 24 year old male as the victims when they reported that a 21 year old male attempted multiple times to run them off the road with his vehicle.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Marlatt Ave. on June 27, 2017 at approximately 6:40 AM. Officers listed Nathan May, 29, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported that a known suspect damaged the tires on his vehicle. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.00.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.