May 27, 2025

Welfare check leads to the arrest of a Salina man

Posted May 27, 2025 3:46 PM

By: NICOLAS FIERRO

Salina Post

Salina Police arrested a male suspect after inquiring about a woman's well-being.

According to the Salina Police Department on Saturday, May 24th at around 11:00 pm, a concerned individual called officers to conduct a welfare check for a woman that was sitting on the side of the road on Broadway and Franklin.

Upon arrival, police came in contact with a 39-year old female who stated she got into an argument with a 36-year old male by the name of Eric Strait, at a home on 900 Osage Ave.

The woman stated that during the argument, Strait grabbed her by the throat and physically harmed her as she received injuries to the side of her body. Damages were made around the house as well.

Afterwards, officers went to the home and located Strait inside. He was then arrested for the testimony of the woman and was charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and violation of a protection order.