Riley County Police Department Reports 5 Arrests on June 1, 2026

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Riley County Police Department reported 5 arrests in its Media Arrest Reports issued June 2, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jenny Belle Shanks, 43, Manhattan, KS
Arrested: 6/1/26, 5:21 p.m., at 800 Walters Dr; Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK)
Charges: Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/dating relationship;2nd/5 yrs
Bond: $4,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Mitchell Autry Shanks, 41, Manhattan, KS
Arrested: 6/1/26, 5:21 p.m., at 800 Walters Dr; Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK)
Charges: Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or >; Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/dating relationship;2nd/5 yrs
Bond: $5,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Mark Thomas Hecker, 30, Manhattan, KS
Arrested: 6/1/26, 3:02 p.m., at 1715 S Airport Rd; Manhattan Fire Station No. 4
Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK)
Charges: Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013
Bond: $1,500.00 | Confined at RCJ: Yes

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Julie Joanne Kenfield, 54, Leonardville, KS
Arrested: 6/1/26, 12:00 p.m., at 6100 Blk Tuttle Creek Blvd
Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK)
Charges: Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required
Bond: $2,000.00 | Confined at RCJ: No

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Chris Erin Simnitt, 47, Leonardville, KS
Arrested: 6/1/26, 12:00 p.m., at 6100 Blk Tuttle Creek Blvd
Agency: Riley Co PD 8101 (MHK)
Charges: Failure to appear
Bond: $510.00 | 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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