UPDATE: Man arrested in Scandia home invasion
REPUBLIC COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Republic County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man connected to a home invasion and assault in Scandia, Kansas.
On Sept. 3, around 4:15 p.m., KBI agents arrested Jardyn J. Bartman, 32, of Scandia, in the 200 block of Washington St., in Scandia. He was arrested for aggravated burglary, rape, and aggravated sodomy. He also had an active warrant out of Riley County.
Following the arrest, Bartman was booked into the Republic County Jail.
No other suspect is being sought related to this incident. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME. Tips can also be submitted online at www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.
This investigation remains ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.
Bartman booking photo
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EARLIER RELEASE
August 26, 2026
KBI investigates home invasion in Scandia
REPUBLIC COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Republic County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a home invasion and assault that occurred early Tuesday morning in Scandia, Kansas.
The Republic County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.
At approximately 2:51 a.m. Tuesday, a female resident in the 400 block of Grant Street in Scandia called 911 to report that an unknown male subject had broken into her home and assaulted her.
Law enforcement is actively working to identify the suspect. The Republic County Sheriff’s Office advises area residents to remain vigilant, keep home and vehicle doors locked, and immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are requested to review any home security or doorbell camera footage for unknown subjects or suspicious activity recorded between 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is strongly encouraged to call the Republic County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 527-5658 or the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME. Tips can also be submitted online at www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.
This investigation remains ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.
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