May 03, 2023

Manhattan woman gave officers false name during traffic stop

Posted May 03, 2023 3:28 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan woman on drug charges after an arrest.

Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police made a traffic stop near the intersection of S. 5th and Houston Streets in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

After officers found meth, the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Nichole Costley of Manhattan gave officers a false name.

Officers arrested her on requested charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and interference with LEO. Costley was issued a total bond of $8,000. Costley was also arrested on her Shawnee County District Court warrant for possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was issued a total bond of $3,500 and is no longer in custody.