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9 sentenced in local drug trafficking ring investigation
A joint investigation by the Riley County Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Manhattan and Salina area led to nine convictions for roles in transporting large amounts of methamphetamine into Kansas. An investigation that began in 2022, the DEA and RCPD concluded that Gonzalo Escobedo, [...]
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Anderson Avenue reconstruction expands
Drivers heading along Anderson Avenue must adjust their commutes after construction on the Anderson Avenue water, street and storm improvements project entered its next phase on Monday. Phase 2B and 3A of the project will reconstruct the westbound lanes of Anderson Avenue from College Heights Road to Elling Drive. These phases will also extend the [...]
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Manhattan man reports more than $5,000 missing from returned wallet
A 19-year-old man reported more than $5,000 in property missing after his lost wallet was returned to him Thursday. Riley County Police filed a theft report at about 7:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Police said the man’s wallet was returned, but its contents were missing. The total estimated loss was $5,020. [...]
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34-year-old jailed on $27K bond after Poyntz Avenue fight
A 34-year-old Manhattan man was arrested early Sunday following a fight in the 300 block of Poyntz Avenue. Riley County Police said officers filed a report at about 1:42 a.m. involving five victims — four women, ages 36, 38, 35 and 26, and a 22-year-old man. Brandon Lee Gibson was arrested at about 2 a.m. [...]
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