Officers in Manhattan, Kansas responded to several incidents between March 5 and March 6, 2026. According to the Riley County Police Department, a report for domestic battery and criminal damage to property was filed late on March 5. The victim is a 53-year-old woman, and the suspect is identified as Storm Roudybush, 34, of Manhattan. Roudybush was arrested shortly after midnight on March 6 and charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to property. He received a total bond of $6,000 and remains in custody at the Riley County Jail.
In another case, officers filed a report regarding drug distribution and related offenses early on March 5 in the 800 block of Temple Lane. Stephen Blair, 22, of Manhattan, was arrested just after 3 a.m. for distribution of certain stimulant (at least 3.5 but less than 100 grams), distribution of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, possession of substance under KSA 65-4105(h), and criminal use of weapons. Blair’s bond was set at $25,000; he also remains confined at the Riley County Jail.
The department encourages anyone with information about crimes to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously for a possible cash reward up to $1,000.
Reports summarized by the police are collected during a standard period from 6:00 a.m. one day to 6:00 a.m. the next day; weekend reports cover Friday morning through Monday morning. Certain names and details are withheld to comply with laws and protect community members’ privacy.
For more information or access to crime mapping data, individuals can visit the Crime Mapping Section at RileyCountyPolice.org.
Arrest summaries follow similar reporting periods as incident reports. Some subjects listed as confined may have been released by the time of publication. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Additional details about these reports or information release practices can be found in the department’s Media Guide. Those interested in employment opportunities with the Riley County Police Department can learn more on their Employment Page.