Ongoing crime, fraud and safety concerns in Manhattan
Key Questions
What recent incidents were reported by RCPD on July 22?
Incidents included a woman breaking items at a business, warrant arrests, stalking and criminal threat arrests, CashApp fraud of $1,364, and aggravated assault. A phone scam and shoplifting attempt were also noted.
Who was arrested for using an anti-theft device?
A 48-year-old man was arrested after attempting to steal merchandise using an anti-theft tag removal device at Burlington. He faces shoplifting charges.
What vehicle-related crimes occurred recently?
Police are investigating a pickup theft and vandalism in separate cases. An unmarked sheriff’s vehicle was damaged during an attempted burglary.
What fraud cases were reported in Manhattan?
A man in his 30s lost $1,364 in a phone scam impersonating a bank. Another arrest involved CashApp fraud totaling $1,364.
Were there arrests for threats or stalking?
A Manhattan man was arrested for criminal threat, harassment, and stalking involving a stranger. Additional arrests included probation violations and criminal threats.
What prior incidents are part of the ongoing pattern?
Previous cases include road rage, battery on officers, child abuse, domestic battery, attempted burglary, and a fentanyl death plea. RCPD continues active response.
What is the status of the Riley County Arrest Report?
The July 27 report summarizes arrests and citations by RCPD. Multiple individuals were taken into custody for various offenses over the weekend.
Is there an update on the drug death case?
A Junction City woman facing drug distribution charges causing death is scheduled for a plea hearing in Riley County. The case remains ongoing.
Recent reporting adds an ATM-theft investigation, a Sept. 3 arrest report and five guilty pleas to unresolved local property crimes, including a vehicle burglary involving a firearm and laptop and $3,200 in damage at RC McGraws. Serious unresolved cases remain active, including an alleged rape, the $82,634 bank-impersonation investigation and Virginia Lynn Beneux's Dec. 28 aggravated-arson trial.