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Saline County Jail Bookings, July 3
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke and Domestic Battery: rude physical contact. NAME: Godinez, Blaine Allen. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance and Failure to appear. NAME: Howard, Justin Ian. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear. NAME: Johnson,...
Salina man arrested after fleeing from SO deputies, arrested by SPD officers
On Saturday, June 29, a Saline County Sheriff's Office deputy witnessed a 2005 Ford vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. When the deputy conducted a traffic stop and approached the car, the driver took off, leading to a quick pursuit and crash into a curb. Saline County Undersheriff...
Collision on Water Well and Hedville Roads — one hospitalized
A two-vehicle collision on the western side of Saline County yesterday resulted in one person being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 2:03 p.m. on July 1, the Saline County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a collision near the intersection of Water Well and Hedville Roads, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 30-July 1
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+, Duty of driver to report accident with an unattended vehicle/property; 1st conv, Flee or attempt to elude; reckless driving, Reckless Driving, Speeding; maximum limits. NAME: Gonzalez,Ivan Israel. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Holman-Bledsoe,Malikhi Xavier. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in...
Driver Charged with DUI, Flee and Elude
A Salina man is facing a number of charges after he allegedly drove off from an attempted traffic stop. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, authorities arrested 25-year-old Trenton Ponting during the early morning hours of Saturday. Deputies say Ponting sped away as the officer approached his vehicle on...
Officials Stress Fireworks Safety
Though they have been on sale since late last week in Salina, fireworks can be legally discharged Wednesday and Thursday, July 3rd and July 4th. Local officials say consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. But they must be used carefully. According to the National Fire Protection...
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 29
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body. NAME: Most,Kenneth Leon. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Rogers,Jonathan Michael. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Rosa,Joseph Manuel Bernard. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear.
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 28
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. Failure to stop at accident; Injury or damage over $1000. Flee or attempt to elude;five or more moving violations. Operate a MV w/o a valid license. NAME: Hernandez,Jovany. REQUESTED...
Saline County Back to School Fair, empowering students for the new school year
The Saline County Back to School Fair will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at Central High School in conjunction with the USD 305 walk-in enrollment. The annual event aims to equip students with the necessary resources and support to prepare for the upcoming school year. The fair will feature...
Kansas woman jailed after leading deputies on high-speed chase
SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas woman is facing multiple requested charges after a high-speed chase in Saline County. Just after 3:30a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a 2020 Ford Explorer for allegedly driving at 70mph on Hohneck Road in a 55mhp zone, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.
Cigar burglary in central Salina is this week's Crimestoppers
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a business burglary was reported at Rod’s Convenience Store, 1401 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas. A glass window along the west side of the building had been broken out between midnight and 7:00 a.m. on June 26, 2024. Multiple cigars including a “4K” cigar...
High-speed chase in Saline County ends with arrest
Early this morning, June 27, a high-speed chase through Saline County resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old woman from Lorraine. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, the incident began at approximately 3:35 a.m. when a deputy attempted to stop a grey 2020 Ford Explorer for speeding. The vehicle...
Deputies Follow Fluid Trail to Make Arrest
A Lorraine woman was arrested after a pursuit in Saline County. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, a deputy on patrol noticed a 2020 gray Ford Explorer driving 70m ph in a 55 mph road. on Hohneck rd going north. The deputy however, lost sight of the vehicle and eventually found a tree that had been struck.
Final Reminder: redeem Saline stars before June 30
The Choose Saline County app program is ending in just two days. Here’s what you need to know:. The deadline to redeem your Saline Stars is June 30, 2024. There are over $50,000 worth of Saline Stars still in people's wallets. If you can't spend your Stars, consider donating...
🎙King in the Community — Jack Maytum, Design Nine broadband survey
Tune in for another episode of the King in the Community podcast with Salina Post News Director Nate King. This episode features Nate's conversation with Jack Maytum, Senior Broadband Analyst at Design Nine, Inc. Maytum discusses the importance of reliable broadband access and the comprehensive broadband study for Saline County....
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