he 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 with the Riley County Police Department arrested Roy Cephas Jr., 18, of Manhattan, while at the Riley County Police Department on December 15, 2016 at approximately 6:30 AM. Cephas was arrested on two Riley County District Court warrants, one for battery and one for failure to appear. Cephas’ bond was set at $10,000.00. Cephas was not con
fined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for a motor vehicle theft in the 900 block of Denison Ave. on December 15, 2016 at approximately 9:10 AM. Officers listed Arthur Selman, 52, of Manhattan, as the victim, when an unknown suspect took his blue 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee sometime between December 14, 2016 at 9:15 PM and December 15, 2016 at 7:45 AM. The vehicle has a “Thule” ski rack on the roof and faded paint on the hood. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000.00. 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 criminal damage to property in the 2400 block of Greenbriar Dr. on December 15, 2016 at approximately 10:50 AM. Officers listed Trenton Miller, 19, of Manhattan, as the victim when his silver Dodge pickup had the driver and passenger side mirrors destroyed sometime between December 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM and December 15, 2016 at 9:55 AM by an unknown suspect. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $700.00. 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 responded to an injury accident at the intersection of N. Manhattan Ave. and Petticoat Ln. on December 15, 2016 at approximately 1:30 PM. When officers arrived, they found that a silver Mazda passenger car driven by Barry Flinchbaugh, 74, of Manhattan, struck Cody Webb, 20, of Manhattan. Cody, a pedestrian, was struck trying to cross N. Manhattan Ave. Cody was transported to Via Christi hospital for treatment. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Officers filed multiple reports for theft in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd on December 15, 2016. Officers listed Best Buy as the victim, as over the past 10 days a number of unknown suspects took multiple high value items, including Xbox One’s, Playstation 4’s, and an Apple IMac. The total loss associated associated with these cases is approximately $5,345.00 stretched over 5 separate incidents. 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.
Narianna Williams, 19, of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on December 15, 2016 at approximately 3:00 PM. Williams was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear, and an additional Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. Williams’ bond was set at $10,500.00, causing her to be confined at the time of this report.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.