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. – Police listed Scott Sapenaro, 29, of Rowlett, Texas as the victim of theft after an HP laptop, books, computer equipment, and a signed sports photog
raph were removed from a home in the 500 block of Northfield Road in Manhattan. The total estimated loss is approximately $610.00 and currently officers continue to investigate a suspect. No arrests have been made and no citations issued.
A police report was filed in the 900 block of Walnut Street in Ogden, Kansas on August 18, 2016 at approximately 6:40 PM. This report is regarding an incident of aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and battery for which an arrest was made. Michael Salada, 26, of Dewight, Kansas was arrested on the aforementioned offenses and given a bond of $7,000.00. At the time of this report he was confined at the Riley County Jail. This arrest stemmed from an incident that involved a 19-year-old female after she was struck by Salada’s vehicle during an argument (there were no injuries listed). A necklace and wooden box were also damaged during the altercation.
On August 19, 2016 at approximately 2:20 AM police were contacted and met with a 19-year-old female who reported that she had been the victim of a sexual assault. A rape report was filed and is being investigated. At the time of this report no arrests had been made and a suspect was not named. Police were told that on August 18, 2016 at approximately 11:00 PM the female was approached by male of similar age in a home where several of her friends resided and shortly after meeting the male forced himself upon her. Due to the nature and ongoing status of this crime, occurring in the city limits of Manhattan, Kansas, no further information was released.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.