May 27, 2025

Prisoner accused of battery on corrections officer

Posted May 27, 2025 3:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged violent incident at the Riley County Jail.

Just before 5:30a.m. Saturday, an officer filed a report for battery of a corrections officer, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 31-year-old prisoner identified as Evans Agyemang of Manhattan was listed as a suspect for battering a 25-year-old woman during the performance of her duties.

Just before 6:30a.m. Agyemang was arrested  at 1001 S. Seth Child, for battery of a corrections officer. Agyemang was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remains in custody at Riley County Jail.