A 19-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on multiple warrants and additional allegations of interfering with law enforcement.

Cedric DeSean Swinson was arrested at about 12:03 p.m. in the 3500 block of Rocky Ford Avenue on Riley County District Court and Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. The warrants stemmed from original charges of disorderly conduct and diversion violations.

Swinson was also arrested on two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from a case originally filed in May.

During the arrest, Riley County Police filed an additional report and arrested Swinson on two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer, including allegedly resisting or obstructing misdemeanor warrant service and fleeing on foot in a misdemeanor case.

Swinson was issued a total bond of $24,000 and was no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 48-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Thursday on 20 allegations related to offender registration violations and perjury.

Derrick Lee Milazzo was arrested at about 3:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kearney Street on 11 counts of violating the offender registration act, six counts of perjury and three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act.

Riley County Police said the case was originally reported Sept. 28 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center.

According to offender registration information, Milazzo was convicted in March 2005 in Jackson County, Oregon, of second-degree rape, a felony. The offense was listed as occurring in January 2000 and involved a 13-year-old girl.

Milazzo was issued a $50,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 21-year-old woman reported losing nearly $5,900 Wednesday after an unknown suspect allegedly impersonated a police officer over the phone.

Riley County Police filed a theft by deception report at about 2:53 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Police said the suspect impersonated an officer during a phone call and scammed the woman out of $5,888.23.

The RCPD reminded residents to verify the legitimacy of suspicious calls or requests before providing personal information or making payments. Police said the RCPD will never request payment over the phone or ask for payment using barcodes or gift cards.

Anyone who receives a similar call can contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 to verify whether the caller is an RCPD officer or employee.

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A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on rape and aggravated sexual battery allegations stemming from a case originally filed in June 2025.

Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr. was arrested at about 12:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant.

Tolliver was arrested on two counts of rape, including one alleging sexual intercourse with a victim incapable of consent due to mental deficiency or the effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or other substances, and another alleging sexual intercourse without consent and the use of force. He also faces one count of aggravated sexual battery.

Tolliver was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear stemming from original charges of disorderly conduct and revocation of probation.

Tolliver was issued a total bond of $100,500 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on rape and aggravated sexual battery allegations stemming from a case originally filed in June 2025.

Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr. was arrested at about 12:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant.

Tolliver was arrested on two counts of rape, including one alleging sexual intercourse with a victim incapable of consent due to mental deficiency or the effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or other substances, and another alleging sexual intercourse without consent and the use of force. He also faces one count of aggravated sexual battery.

Tolliver was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear stemming from original charges of disorderly conduct and revocation of probation.

Tolliver was issued a total bond of $100,500 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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A 61-year-old Topeka man was arrested Wednesday on allegations he arranged to meet people he believed were minors for sexual acts.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said agents executed a search warrant at about 9:30 a.m. at 2250 SW Ancaster Road in Topeka.

Mark W. Reutzel was arrested at about 10:50 a.m. on two counts of electronic solicitation for allegedly enticing a person he believed was a child to engage in unlawful sexual acts.

The KBI said the arrest was connected to a joint law enforcement operation conducted in September in Riley and Geary counties targeting people buying sexual relations.

Following his arrest, Riley County Police transported Reutzel to the Riley County Jail, where he was booked on the allegations.

Formal charges are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Manhattan Town Center announced Tuesday the opening of Robert’s Cowboy Outfitters.

Located in the mall’s Dillard’s Wing at Suite #125, the storefront features an inventory of western wear and lifestyle goods. The store carries products including western boots, cowboy hats, apparel, jewelry and accessories.

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The Riley County Extension Office reported a loss of nearly $15,000 after an unknown suspect allegedly forged and cashed a check.

Riley County Police filed a report for theft and forgery at about 9:55 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. Police said an unknown suspect forged a check belonging to the Extension Office and cashed it at a bank.

The total estimated loss was $14,875.50.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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The Riley County Extension Office reported a loss of nearly $15,000 after an unknown suspect allegedly forged and cashed a check.

Riley County Police filed a report for theft and forgery at about 9:55 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. Police said an unknown suspect forged a check belonging to the Extension Office and cashed it at a bank.

The total estimated loss was $14,875.50.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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A Wamego man was arrested Monday night after authorities said he barricaded himself inside a garage and injured three officers who were attempting to take him into custody.

The Wamego Police Department said officers, assisted by the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, went to 703 Adam Drive at about 10 p.m. to serve an arrest warrant on Eric Walsh. Police said Walsh barricaded himself inside a garage behind the residence after being notified of the warrant.

Officers obtained a search warrant and entered the garage with sheriff’s deputies. Police said Walsh resisted arrest and battered three officers before he was taken into custody after officers used pepper spray and a Taser. The officers sustained minor injuries.

EMS evaluated Walsh before he was transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail in Westmoreland.

Walsh was arrested on allegations of three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault of law enforcement officers, interference with law enforcement officers and three counts of probation violation.

Walsh was being held without bond pending a court appearance on the warrants. Bond on the additional allegations was pending.

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