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Man arrested after allegedly brandishing knife in Manhattan
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Man arrested after allegedly brandishing knife in Manhattan

  • September 7, 2026

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – A man was arrested in connection with aggravated assault and other offenses early Saturday in Manhattan, officials said.

The incident was reported around 12:44 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of Sunset Avenue.

Riley County police listed a 19-year-old man and a 24-year-old man as victims when it was reported that an unknown 40-year-old man brandished a knife.

A man was arrested in connection with aggravated assault and other offenses early Saturday in...A man was arrested in connection with aggravated assault and other offenses early Saturday in Manhattan, officials said.(WIBW)

Raphael Rashaad Byrd, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:55 a.m. Saturday at Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, 513 Sunset Ave. in Manhattan, Riley County Police officials said.

Byrd was then booked into the Riley County Jail in connection with aggravated assault; battery of a law enforcement officer; interference with a law enforcement officer; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of a depressant.

Byrd was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remained Monday in the Riley County Jail.

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