May 19, 2023

UPDATE: Crimestoppers seeks tips about man who escaped custody

Posted May 19, 2023 6:07 PM
<b>Byron Neef.</b> Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Byron Neef. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Saturday: According to jail records, Neef was booked into the Saline County Jail late Friday night.

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Crimestoppers

On May 10, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office was attempting to arrest Byron Neef in the 1200 block of Talley Drive in Salina for outstanding felony warrants.

After the deputy got one handcuff on Neef, Neef struck the deputy in the head and took off running in the area. The deputy was treated by EMS at the scene.

Neef is wanted for the felony warrants and is facing new requested charges for obstruction and battery of a law enforcement officer.

If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit these crimes, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1000 and you are not required to give your name.