By NATE KING
Salina Post
Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged violence against several men following a disagreement about a pair of sunglasses.
Just before 4:24 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 700 block of Johnstown Avenue in reference to a report of a battery incident, according to Sergeant Kyle Tonniges.
When officers arrived they made contact with Max Larussa,28, Salina.
"Larussa and his roommate, who's a 19 year old, of Salina were involved in an argument inside of a van outside of a residence where they live at," Tonniges said. "They were arguing about a pair of sunglasses and at one point Larussa started hitting that victim."
Tonniges said another acquaintance who was present during the argument attempted to get Larussa to stop but was unsuccessful. Larussa in turn began hitting the acquaintance.
When Larussa exited the van a third acquaintance approached him and was subsequently punched across the face.
Officers arrested Larussa with the following requested charges:
Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact and Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant