Man Arrested for Criminal Threats in Manhattan | Topeka News

A tense situation unfolded Monday afternoon in Manhattan when Riley County police arrested 49-year-old Marcus Edward Dobson for allegedly making criminal threats against a 27-year-old woman he reportedly knows. The incident occurred around 4 PM on Leavenworth Street, prompting officers to swiftly book Dobson into jail just 20 minutes after the report. He’s currently held on an $8,000 bond and remains in custody as of Tuesday. Authorities are still investigating the details, but this serious charge underscores how quickly community tensions can escalate—and how critical swift action is to protect everyone involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b29edd80aa213b20