Jun 12, 2025

Manhattan man accused of sex crime involving 17-year-old

Posted Jun 12, 2025 3:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged sex crime and have made an arrest.

Just after 5p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for sexual battery near the intersection of Browning Avenue and Lori Lane in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 17-year-old woman was listed as a victim and a 48-year-old man listed as the suspect.

Just before 6p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 48-year-old Shawn Sinnott, of Manhattan on requested charges of sexual battery.

Sinnott is being held on a bond of $50,000, according to the RCPD.