MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan say a man is facing a slew of charges after being arrested for allegedly distributing drugs that resulted in the death of another person. The charges are linked to the death of an 18-year-old woman that happened in May 2023. Other charges come from cases involving drugs that resulted in an aggravated battery incident in Aggieville in 2022. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) says a 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested in the 100 block of North First Street on May 2 on the following charges: Distribution of controlled substance; causing death Three counts of aggravated battery; Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement Use communication facility; In the commission of a felony drug violation Three counts of distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage < 10 units Two counts of distribution of controlled substance; Cause great bodily harm Two counts of aggravated endangering a child; Reckless situation to child <18 Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 shooting death The RCPD has been cracking down on highly lethal drugs. RCPD Director of Police Brian Peete told KSNT News the department is trying to fight the spread of fentanyl in the community. In April the RCPD arrested five people for distributing controlled substances. According to police records, three of those drug deals resulted in deaths "When anyone sees something within the community that can potentially cost someone their life, say something about it," Peete said last week. "You may think that it's not your business, but it's incumbent upon all of us to keep our community safe." For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.