Sep 15, 2026

Police: Salina man arrested, 2-year-old in protective custody

Posted Sep 15, 2026 1:00 PM
Shirack-photo Saline County
Shirack-photo Saline County

SALINA —Law enforcement authorities in Salina are investigating alleged child endangerment and have made an arrest.

Just after 10a.m. Monday, employees of Pilot Truck Stop, 1944 N. 9th in Salina, contacted police about a 2-year- old in the store without supervision, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman.

A check of the area by employees could not locate any guardians. . Officers were able to identify and locate a possible guardian camping in the area. The person was identified as 41-year-old Jared Shirack. Police arrested Shirack on requested charges of Aggravated Endangerment of a Child and booked him into the Saline County Jail. The boy  was placed into protective custody.