Apr 13, 2022

RCPD: 2 jailed after 18-year-old allegedly pointed gun at victims

Posted Apr 13, 2022 3:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two teens after an incident involving a gun.

Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for aggravated assault and criminal possession of a firearm in the 1200 block of Yuma Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 14-year-old girl and 38-year-old woman reported a known 18-year-old woman pointed a gun at the victims.

Ladashia Ransom, of Manhattan, was arrested in connection. She is being held on a bond of $21,000. 

Tommie Abernathy, 17, of Manhattan, was arrested in connection on a requested charge of offense of criminal carry of a weapon; concealed pistol/firearm on land/abode/business. Abernathy was booked through the juvenile intake facility, according to the RCPD.