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 the intersection of Seth Child Rd. and Southwind Rd. for a report of an injury accident on April 3, 2017 at approximately 8:45 AM. When officers arr
ived on scene, they found that a 2014 Toyota Corolla, driven by Hannah Mathies, 24, of Manhattan, struck the back of a 2008 General Motors bus, driven by Billy Howell, 76, of Manhattan. Howell and a passenger on the bus, Garry Cherry, 67, of Manhattan, were transported to Via Christ by EMS for their injuries. Mathies was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 200 block of S. 6th St. on April 3, 2017 at approximately 5:25 PM. Officers listed David Miller, 32, of Manhattan, as the victim when he reported that an unknown suspect took his 6 foot by 8 foot enclosed trailer. Miller reported the trailer stored his Stahl chainsaw, a power sander, and other miscellaneous hardware. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000.00. 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.
Jason Smith, 42, of Marquette, Kansas, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on April 3, 2017 at approximately 7:00 PM. Smith was arrested Salina Municipal Court warrant for 2 counts of probation violation and a Marshall County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Smith’s total bond was set at $11,388.00, causing him to remain 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.