Two Arrested After Manhattan Town Center Disturbance

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Two men, Daniel Charley and Elias Chase-Wallace, were arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a disturbance at Manhattan Town Center in Kansas on Friday. The charges include criminal damage to property, interference with a law enforcement officer, and disorderly conduct, with Dillard's department store listed as the victim.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and property crime in the Manhattan area, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining order at busy retail centers.

The details

According to the Riley County Police report, 35-year-old Daniel Charley of Manhattan and 22-year-old Elias Chase-Wallace of Kansas City, Missouri were taken into custody following the disturbance at Manhattan Town Center on Friday afternoon. The charges against the two men include criminal damage to property, interference with a law enforcement officer, and disorderly conduct, with Dillard's department store listed as the victim in the criminal report.

• The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at Manhattan Town Center.
• Charley and Chase-Wallace remained in custody as of Monday's police report.

What’s next

The judge will determine the bail amounts and conditions for Charley and Chase-Wallace at their upcoming court appearances.