Suspect arrested after allegedly choking a woman inside a Salina home.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, August 31 just after midnight, a 41-year old woman reported a 27-year old man identified as Drew Southern, allegedly assaulted her at a home in the 900 block of S. Santa Fe.

Reportedly, the victim and Southern got into an argument when he allegedly knocked off her glasses, breaking them. Afterwards, Southern then put the victim in a chokehold, restricting her breathing before letting go.&nbsp;

The victim was able to call police shortly after and upon arrival, officers arrested Southern without incident. He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges:&nbsp;

Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property (for breaking the victim's glasses).

SPD stated alcohol was suspected to be factor. 

The victim and Southern were acquaintances.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1756740512005.jpeg" alt="Southern, Drew Michael. Courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office." />
 <figcaption>Southern, Drew Michael. Courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office.</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostSuspect arrested after allegedly choking a woman inside a Salina home.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, August 31 just after midnight, a 41-year old woman reported a 27-year old man identified as Drew Southern, allegedly assaulted her at a home in the 900 block of S. Santa Fe.Reportedly, the victim and Southern got into an argument when he allegedly knocked off her glasses, breaking them. Afterwards, Southern then put the victim in a chokehold, restricting her breathing before letting go.&nbsp;The victim was able to call police shortly after and upon arrival, officers arrested Southern without incident. He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges:&nbsp;Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property (for breaking the victim's glasses).SPD stated alcohol was suspected to be factor. The victim and Southern were acquaintances.