by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - On Monday, August 28th, the Riley County Police Department announced the arrest of 64-year-old Clark Petersen of Manhattan.
Petersen was arrested in connection with sex crimes reported to have occurred between 2018 and 2022 at his chiropractic office, involving five female victims who are now between the ages of 37 and 59.
Petersen's clinic was located at 1419 Westport Drive in Manhattan.
Petersen was arrested August 28, 2023, on a Riley County District Court warrant on the requested charges of 16 counts of sexual battery and one count each of rape, aggravated sexual battery, and lewd and lascivious behavior.
Petersen remains confined to the Riley County Jail on a $300,000 bond.
The investigation continues, anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jessie Ehrlich at 785-473-2397.
RCPD Victim Advocate Coordinator, Melissa Mosher is available to assist any victims of crimes with both emotional support and resources. She can be reached at 785-473-2390.
Due to the nature of the crimes, RCPD will release not further information.