Feb 08, 2023

JC man arrested in connection with Feb. '22 Aggieville homicide

Posted Feb 08, 2023 3:19 PM

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Riley County Police have arrested a third suspect in the February 5, 2022 homicide of Joshua Wardi in Aggieville.

27-year-old Edward Wright of Junction City was arrested on February 7th, 2023, for his involvement in the homicide.

Wright was arrested on a Riley County District Court (RCDC) Warrant for first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault.

Wright remains confined to the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $500,000.

Police previously arrested 24-year-old Jordan Prather of Junction City on January 7, 2023 on a RCDC warrant with the same charges as Wright.

Also arrested in connection with the homicide is 19-year-old Tremelle R. Montgomery of Fort Riley on February 9, 2022.

Details from the original release on the homicide can be found here.