Emporia Man Charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Assault in January Incident

Emporia man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison in kidnapping, assault case

An Emporia man involved in an armed robbery and multi-hour standoff with police in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to more than 17 years in prison.

Man arrested on kidnapping, aggravated assault charges

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67-year-old man arrested on aggravated assault charge

A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a reported aggravated assault, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:36 p.m. March 18, 2026, in the 2100 block of Green Avenue. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 67-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Richard Martin, 67, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:44 a.m. March 19 on a charge of …