Jul 17, 2023

RCPD: Kansas man accused of sex crimes involving 14-year-old

Posted Jul 17, 2023 3:20 PM

Manhattan —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

Just after 2p.m. Friday, police arrested Matthew Hinton, 36, of Wichita after officers responded to a call reporting two people engaging in inappropriate behavior in a vehicle at City Park in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

 Officers identified Hinton and a 14-year-old girl in the vehicle.

Further investigation led to Hinton’s arrest on requested charges of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

Hinton remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $200,000.