Riley County Police Department Reports 12 Arrests Aug. 20-21

The Riley County Police Department reported 12 arrests in its Media Arrest Reports issued Aug. 21, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Sawyer William Weiden, 27, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/21/26, 2:34 am, at 1009 Limey PL; Taco Bell Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or > Bond: $750.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Grant Thomas Swearingen, 22, Salina, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 10:05 pm, at N 11th St & Vattier St Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Driving while suspended; 1st conviction Bond: $750.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Nicolus Allen Weiss, 35, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 7:00 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Battery on LEO; Physical contact w/ corrections/court services officer on duty Bond: $4,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Justin Dovel Everett, 45, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 6:59 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd; Riley County Police Department Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Violate protection order; Abuse order per KSA 63105, 63106, 63107 Bond: $2,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Nicolus Allen Weiss, 35, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 6:36 pm, at 416 S 4th St; Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Criminal damage to property; Without consent value < $1000, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty Bond: $12,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Robert Kenneth Leeper, 38, Topeka, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 5:25 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd; Riley County Jail RCJ Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Failure to appear Bond: $500.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Gregory Austan Cravens, 27, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 4:50 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Battery on LEO; Physical contact w/ corrections/court services officer on duty Bond: $3,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Jace Anthony Havens, 22, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 4:40 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd; Riley County Police Department Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Failure to appear Bond: $500.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Rontavius Lashawn Banks, 30, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 1:50 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd; Riley County Jail RCJ Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Failure to appear, Probation Violation Bond: $1,500.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Gavin Michael Robert Adam, 26, Lenior City, TN Arrested: 8/20/26, 1:30 pm, at 1001 S Seth Child Rd; Riley County Jail RCJ Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Failure to appear Bond: $14,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Lachayla Monet Dotson, 27, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 11:49 am, at 1001 South Seth Child Rd, Manhattan, KS Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Failure to appear Bond: $277.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Lacey Nicole Stevens, 42, Manhattan, KS Arrested: 8/20/26, 11:38 am, at 4300 BLK N Seth Child Rd Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK) Charges: Aggravated battery; Knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon, Failure to stop at accident; Injury or damage over $1000 Bond: $10,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Arrest information is provided by the Riley County Police Department's automated Media Arrest Reports. Details are preliminary and subject to change.

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