Aug 26, 2025

RCPD: 2 accused of crimes involving 15-year-old girl

Posted Aug 26, 2025 2:45 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects for alleged crimes involving a teen.

Just after 10a.m. Monday, Officers filed a report for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to child's misconduct in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A 15-year-old girl was listed as the victim and a 21-year-old man and 21-year-old woman known to the victim were listed as suspects.

Just after 1p.m. on Monday police arrested 21-year-old Benjamin Leo of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to child misconduct.  Police also arrested 21-year-old Nora Yasir of Junction City on a requested charge of contributing to child's misconduct.

Leo met the requirement of a  $25,000 bond and is no longer in custody.

Yasir remains jailed on a $5,000 bond, according to the RCPD.