By NATE KING
Salina Post
A Salina man was arrested Tuesday morning following a disturbance at the 24/7 convenience store at 671 Westport Avenue.
According to Salina Police Capt. James Feldman, officers were dispatched to the scene around 6:30 a.m. and found 45-year-old Steven Davis attempting to assault another customer.
"The officer began giving verbal commands. Mr. Davis then aggressively went toward the officer and grabbed the officer," Feldman said. "The officer took him to the ground. As he was actively resisting, other officers and patrons helped secure Davis."
An investigation revealed that Davis had been disruptive for approximately 30 minutes before officers arrived.
"Davis started yelling that he needed to get money from the ATM. Due to his disruptive behavior, store management asked him to leave," Feldman said. "At that point, Davis began throwing displays and items to the ground and struck a 53-year-old male. The man was not injured."
Feldman said Davis then targeted a 32-year-old man from Palestine, Texas, who had exited the store’s bathroom. Davis reportedly demanded money, charged at the man, and struck him in the jaw. The victim defended himself and struck Davis, but Davis was uninjured.
After his arrest, Davis was transported to the hospital due to his behavior. While there, he allegedly continued to be combative and bit a security guard’s finger, causing a laceration. Officers also discovered cocaine and drug paraphernalia in Davis' possession.
Davis was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges of robbery, battery, assaulting a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, and possession of cocaine. No injuries were reported among officers or other patrons.