Manhattan Man Arrested on Aggravated Robbery, Battery Charges

20-year-old Taren Lhuillier taken into custody for July 2025 incident

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A 20-year-old Manhattan man named Taren Lhuillier was arrested on Monday evening in connection with an incident reported last summer. Lhuillier faces charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery, and was issued a $100,000 bond.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in the Manhattan, Kansas area, and the importance of law enforcement following up on past reported incidents to bring suspects to justice.

The details

According to Riley County Police, Lhuillier was taken into custody around 6:55 p.m. on January 26th in the 100 block of 6th Street. The arrest stems from a report that was originally filed in July 2025.

  • Lhuillier was arrested on January 26, 2026 around 6:55 p.m.
  • The original incident was reported in July 2025

The players

Taren Lhuillier

A 20-year-old Manhattan resident who was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.

Riley County Police

The law enforcement agency that arrested Lhuillier and is handling the case.

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What’s next

Lhuillier was issued a $100,000 bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. The judge will determine if he will be allowed out on bail.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges of violent crime in the Manhattan area and the importance of thorough police investigations to hold suspects accountable, even for incidents reported months earlier.