Salina Post
Alcohol plays a factor in the arrest of a Colorado man.
According to the Salina Police Department on April 18 at around 9:00 pm, officers were dispatched to 671 Westport in reference to an altercation at the 24/7 Travel Store parking lot.
Upon arrival, a male and female from Larned reported they picked up an acquaintance identified as Michael Mason (57) of Colorado. SPD stated, the couple were giving Mason a ride to Hutchinson, as he was highly intoxicated.
The couple stopped to get gas and Mason was reportedly belligerent. They advised Mason to exit the truck and he then grabbed a 2x4 piece of wood from the bed of the vehicle.
Mason threatened to hit the other male with it, and the female stepped in to prevent the incident from happening. Mason then walked away, but came back and grabbed the woman by her hair and started punching her in the head and torso area.
Afterwards, she fell to the ground where Mason began kicking her.
Officers then arrived to the scene and took Mason into custody, booking him into the Saline County Jail.
He was booked on the requested charges of Aggravated Assault, Battery and Criminal Damage to Property (broke the taillight of the victim's vehicle).
The woman suffered injuries to her face and head area. SPD did not confirm if she received medical treatment.