Category: Crime

Cloud County Jail to Suspend Operations Amid Staffing Shortages
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Cloud County Law Enforcement Center, commonly known as the Cloud County Jail, will suspend operations for the foreseeable future due

Concordia Police Looking into “Boom” Sounds Around the Area
Photo Courtesy of CPD Citizens in Concordia and around Cloud County have reported hearing loud ‘booming’ noises, commonly in the late evening hours throughout December.

RCPD Arrests Manhattan Man known as “MHK Batman”
By Payton Tholstrup Courtesy Photo A Manhattan man charged with sex crimes against a child has frequently appeared around Manhattan dressed as Batman. According to

Clay County Residents Urged to Watch for Copper Wire Theft
By Payton Tholstrup Images courtesy of Clay County KS Sheriff’s Department In a recent social media post, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents that

Police discourage Christmas lights on moving vehicles
By Jennifer Theurer The Ghost of Christmas Past may convince some that they need to attach working Christmas lights to their daily driver, but Clay

Attempt to Locate: The RCPD is attempting to locate Erick Sanchez-Chavez, 29, of Manhattan
Riley County Police Department Photo Courtesy of RCPD We’d like to speak to him regarding the death of Mark Rickenbaker in the 800 block of

CPD Releases Statement Regarding Recent Scam Caller
Concordia Police Department Photo Courtesy of Canva The Concordia Police Department has been made aware that an unknown individual is attempting to contact citizens stating

Concordia Police Offering Child Safety ID Kits to All Elementary Students
Photo Courtesy of CPD Nearly 500,000 children are reported missing each year in the U.S. and Canada, and Kansas currently has 122 active cases, according

Junction City Vice Mayor Arrested in Connection with Aggravated Assault
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of Geary County Sheriff’s Department On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, Junction City’s Vice Mayor, Alovence (Al) Gordon was arrested. According

Applications for JCPD Citizens Police Academy Now Available
Junction City Police Department Photo Courtesy of JCPD We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy starting on January 8th, 2026. Applications are available at