Riley County Police Department Reports 5 Arrests on May 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Riley County Police Department reported 5 arrests in its Media Arrest Reports issued May 6, 2026. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Michael Albert Hanifan, 56, Manhattan, Kan.
Arrested: May 5, 2026, 11:22 p.m., at 431 S. 5th St.; Be Able Community Center
Agency: Riley County Police Department
Charges: Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crime; Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All Other Larceny
Bond: $3,000 | Confined at Riley County Jail: Yes

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Isabella Jean Counts, 21, Manhattan, Kan.
Arrested: May 5, 2026, 10:27 p.m., at 917 Moro St.
Agency: Riley County Police Department
Charges: Failure to appear
Bond: $10,000 | Confined at Riley County Jail: No

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Melissa Sue Carson, 39, Manhattan, Kan.
Arrested: May 5, 2026, 4:57 p.m., at 1001 S. Seth Child Road; Riley County Jail
Agency: Riley County Police Department
Charges: Failure to appear
Bond: $500 | Confined at Riley County Jail: Yes

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Antuan Devon Smith, 18, Manhattan, Kan.
Arrested: May 5, 2026, 11:20 a.m., at 300 block of Denison Ave.
Agency: Riley County Police Department
Charges: Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/ dangerous weapon; Traffic contraband in corr/care facility; Intro item on grounds
Bond: $50,000 | Confined at Riley County Jail: Yes

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Elijah William Webber, 17, Manhattan, Kan.
Arrested: May 5, 2026, 11:04 a.m., at 300 block of Denison Ave.
Agency: Riley County Police Department
Charges: Aggravated robbery; Inflicts bodily harm; Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Aggravated assault; While disguised to conceal identity
Confined at Riley County Jail: 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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