By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A local man was arrested Wednesday in connection to numerous tires being punctured and other damage done in central Salina.
At approximately 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to the 500 block of S. Eighth Street for the report of suspicious activity. The caller reported that a man who didn't speak English was at the front door and was needing police, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The man had a screwdriver in his hand.
Officers arrived and made contact with Carlos Antonio Perez-Guzman, 24, of Salina. While talking with Perez-Guzman, officers noticed a nearby Toyota Prius with its door open and flashers on.
That discovery was the first of many reports throughout the day that police later allegedly linked to Perez-Guzman. Forrester said that Perez-Guzman claimed he had come across someone else damaging vehicles and was just reporting it to police. Other incidents believed to be connected to Perez-Guzman include the following, Forrester said.
600 block of S. Ninth Street
A 2000 Mercury Marquis and a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox both had punctured tires. The puncture marks were consistent with those made by a screwdriver, Forrester said. Additionally, a brick was thrown through the bay window of the residence. Total damage was estimated at $600.
500 block of S. Eighth Street
Four tires on a 2018 Nissan Frontier were punctured. Additionally, the driver side door was open and the center console was damaged. Total damage was estimated at just under $600.
Three tires were punctured on a 2019 Subaru Ascent. Damage was estimated at $450.
One tire was punctured on a 2004 Nissan Titan. Damage was estimated at $500.
Three tires were punctured on a 2017 Honda Civic. Additionally, a radio button had a hole punched through it. Total damage was estimated at $600.
600 block of S. Ninth Street
A front tire was punctured on a 1998 Chevrolet S10. The driver side door also was open.
Also at that location, all four tires were punctured on a 2009 Buick Enclave. Additionally, the inside of the driver side door and the stereo both had stab marks, a tail light was broken, and a floor mat was stolen.
Total loss was estimated at $850.
On Wednesday afternoon, a resident in the 200 block of W. Prescott Avenue, after seeing Perez-Guzman's jail booking photo, reported to police that at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Perez-Guzman was on the front porch of the residence trying to get in. The incident was captured on Ring video at the residence, Forrester said. Four people were in the residence at the time of the incident.
Perez-Guzman was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
●Four counts of attempted aggravated burglary
●Four counts of vehicle burglary
●Felony damage to property