Salina Post
Salina Police have arrested a man of being under the influence of drugs, after a call was made about him 'screaming with a gun' in a Salina neighborhood.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Monday, August 18 at around 1:40 pm, a 20-year old man contacted police and said someone was 'chasing after him.'
However, SPD received another call shortly about a man 'screaming with a gun' in the area of Eastgate and Beloit Ave.
Afterwards, SPD and Kansas state authorities arrived to the area and located the man who was reportedly 'screaming with a gun.' Authorities took the man into custody, but did not locate a gun on him.
SPD stated the man who was arrested, was the same 20-year old male who called about someone 'chasing after him.'
Authorities stated the man was 'under the influence of drugs' and transported him to Salina Regional Health Center to be medically evaluated.
Furthermore, officers located a duffel bag in the area where the arrest was made. SPD stated inside the bag they found cocaine and handgun magazines and ammunition. A handgun was later located in front of a residence around the area.
SPD believed the man was connected to the duffel bag and handgun.
According to SPD, the suspect is currently at the hospital. Once he is released, SPD will book him into the Saline County Jail for requested charges that include, Possession of drugs and possibly Intoxicated Possession of a Firearm.
SPD stated the name of the suspect cannot be released at this time, but will be once they officially press charges on him.