Police arrest man in connection to drug overdose death of Manhattan local
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan have arrested an Ellsworth man Wednesday in connection to a drug-related death.
The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced on Nov. 21 in a press release that it arrested Caziah Self, 23, around noon on Nov. 20 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The man was charged with distribution of a controlled substance causing death, use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation and distribution of opiate/opium/stimulant/heroin dosage < 10 units.
Police arrested Self in connection to an incident in June 2023 where law enforcement investigated the death of a 25-year-old Manhattan individual. The death was allegedly caused by an overdose.
Law enforcement is still investigating this incident. People with information related to this incident are asked to come forward and speak with police. You can call the RCPD at 785-537-2112 or reach out to Crime Stoppers by calling 785-539-7777 or clicking here.
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