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Authorities have arrested a 60-year-old Manhattan man on multiple drug-related offenses. The Riley County Police Department executed a search warrant Monday evening in the 700 block of Colorado Street, charging Joseph Fabre with five total offenses, including distribution of narcotics within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of opiates and possession of drug paraphernalia with [...]

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A pedestrian was injured Monday evening after being struck by a motorist in an SUV. According to the Riley County Police Department, it happened around 6:30 p.m. near Manhattan Avenue and Bertrand Street. Arriving officers found 21-year-old Collin Rankin in the crosswalk, with injuries sustained from the incident. He was transported to Ascension Via Christi [...]

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Two Manhattan men were sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court for separate cases involving sex crimes. Shawn Trey Sinnott, 48, was granted a year and a half of probation for breach of privacy by installation or use of a concealed camcorder and one year of probation for sexual battery in a separate case. He [...]

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Two people reported the theft of bicycles early Sunday morning in Manhattan, prompting an investigation by the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 8:23 a.m. on Oct. 26 in the 800 block of Houston Street. A 51-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man were listed as the victims after reporting [...]

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Riley County police are investigating a fraud case involving an elderly victim who was scammed out of $1,250 by individuals posing as federal agents. Officers filed the report at approximately 3:11 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the 1000 block of Westloop Place. According to the report, an 87-year-old man was contacted by unknown individuals who [...]

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Riley County police are investigating a report of aggravated battery and aggravated robbery that occurred Saturday night in central Manhattan. Officers filed the report at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the 700 block of Kearney Street. A 28-year-old man was listed as the victim after he reported being physically attacked by a 33-year-old [...]

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Voters will decide Nov. 4 who will fill three positions on the Manhattan City Commission. The two candidates with the most votes will receive four-year terms, while the third-place finisher receives a two-year term. The nine candidates are incumbent Jayme Minton, 39, a Meadowlark employee; incumbent Peter Oppelt, 37, a veteran and Travelers Insurance employee; [...]

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Riley County officials will soon consider new regulations on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, which they hope will address community concerns and improve oversight of properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. The proposed amendments include a 500-foot separation distance between units, requiring properties be current on all property taxes and county fees [...]

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A 28-year-old Ogden man was arrested Thursday evening in Manhattan on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department. David DeJesus-Roman was taken into custody at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Boulevard. The warrants were issued by Riley County [...]

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A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening following a police pursuit that led to multiple charges, including aggravated endangering of a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers initially filed the report at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. The case involves allegations of aggravated endangering [...]

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