Fraud
On October 15, an employee of Short Stop at 423 N. Main Street in Riley reported an unknown suspect claimed to be a vendor who was underpaid for a recent delivery and deceived an employee to refund the fraudulent claim. Officers filed a report for theft by deception. The total estimated loss is $830.
Battery
On October 16 a 52-year-old female reported that a 53-year-old male suspect attempted to strangle her. Michael Sherrill, 53, of Plainfield, Ill. was arrested in connection for attempted aggravated domestic battery. Sherrill was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.
Criminal Damage
On October 16, an employee of Far Out Arcade at 1108 Laramie Street in Manhattan reported a 31-year-old male suspect punched out the front window of the business. Around 12:03 a.m. Robert Gibbons, 31, of Manhattan was transported to Via Christi for treatment of hand lacerations and issued a notice to appear for criminal damage to property. The estimated loss is approximately $500.
Burglary
On October 16, a 41-year-old male reported that someone entered his unlocked detached garage in the 2100 block of Sloan Street in Manhattan and stole miscellaneous tools. The estimated loss is $2250.
Burglary
On October 16, a 37-year-old female in the 700 block of Allen Road in Manhattan reported an someone had entered her unlocked shed and stole a Yard Machine push mower, two dorm-style refrigerators, a window air conditioner, a floor jack and a clock. The loss is approximately $820.
Theft
On October 16, a 48-year-old reported someone stole his gray Mongoose mountain bicycle, white Genesis mountain bicycle, gray Trek mountain bicycle and black Kent mountain bicycle. The toal estimated loss is $500.
Domestic
On October 16, a 21-year-old female and a 24-year-old male reported an altercation with a 24-year-old male suspect and a 21-year-old female suspect. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment around 8:49 p.m. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Unattended Death
On October 17, officers responded to a medical call in the 2400 block of Stagg Hill Road in Manhattan. When officers arrived on scene, they found a deceased 79-year-old female. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Criminal Damage
On October 17, a 66-year-old female reported someone threw a pumpkin and beer bottle at her house in the 1500 block of Leavenworth Street in Manhattan, breaking a window. The total estimated loss is $750.
Aggravated Battery
On October 17, a 19-year-old male in the 700 block of Ratone Street in Manhattan reported that a 69-year-old male suspect injured him. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Theft
On October 17 a 20-year-old female reported asomeone stole her Macbook Pro, Michael Kors purse, and cash from her car in the 600 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan. The total loss is approximately $660.
Arson
At around 11:38 p.m. on October 17, an unknown male suspect lit a tequila bottle full of gas and sugar on fire outside of the Riley County Police Department Aggieville Substation. Officers filed a report for criminal use of explosives and arson. The estimated loss is $100.
Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.