In our ongoing commitment to transparency and accessibility, we provide a summary of calls for service and reports filed by our agency. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to protect community members from being victimized further and to follow local, state, and federal law.
Manhattan, Kan. -
Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the intersection of Research Park Ct. and N. Manhattan Ave. on September 13, 2024, at approximately 2:23 PM. Officers report a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country minivan operated by Barbara Ench, 75, of Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way to a 2003 Honda motorcycle, operated by Thomas Bowring, 20, of Wichita, Kansas. Bowring was transported by EMS to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Ench was issued a citation.
Officers filed a report of felony criminal damage to property in the 2200 block of Westchester Drive on September 14, 2024, at approximately 9:47 AM. Officers listed a 24-year-old male as the victim when it was reported windows in both of his vehicles were broken out in the overnight hours for the third time by an unknown subject. Total estimated loss associated with this report is approximately $1,300. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report of theft and criminal damage to property on September 14, 2024, at approximately 12:39 PM in 900 block of Moro. Officers report two unknown male subjects cut a hole in the fence of Waters True Value then entered the property and took two saws belonging to patrons along with other miscellaneous items. Total estimated loss associated with this report is over $1,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Jamichael Strahan, 23, of Junction City, was arrested on September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Strahan was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter is for aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. Total bond was set at $25,000. Strahan was not confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report of an injury accident on September 15, 2024, at approximately 1:21 PM at the intersection of Pillsbury Drive and McDowell Creek Road. Officers report Cody Copeland, 23, of Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way to Corey Kirkwood, 38, of Manhattan. Copeland's 2018 Hyundai struck Kirkwood who was operating a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle. Kirkwood was transported to Via Christi by EMS for treatment of his injuries. Copeland was issued a citation.
Officers filed a report of theft in the 1400 block of University Drive on September 15, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM. Officers listed a 25-year-old male as the victim when it was reported he handed his iPhone to a cab driver for payment and the cab driver took off with his phone. Total estimated loss associated with this report is approximately $1,075.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Summary of Reports Filed: Report information was collected during a 24-hour period (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) starting on the day prior to this day's post. Weekend reports are collected from Friday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal laws and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. For more information on reports filed by the Riley County Police Department, visit our Crime Mapping Section of RileyCountyPolice.org.
Citation Report
Summary of Arrests: Report information was collected during a 24-hour period (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) starting on the day prior to this day's post. Weekend reports are collected from Friday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. Some subjects listed as confined are no longer confined at the time of this report. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal laws and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrest Report
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