The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 4500 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on February 26, 2021, at approximately 11:52 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a 2008 Chevrolet HHR driven by Adrienne Smith, 31, of Junction City had attempted to enter the roadway and was struck by a 2021 Dodge Charger driven by Lenny Rosario, 21, of Manhattan. Smith was transported to Via Christi for treatment of neck pain and a minor hand laceration. Rosario was transported to Via Christi for treatment of wrist and neck pain. Smith was issued a citation for unsafe lane change.