By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A Salina bicyclist was arrested early this morning on multiple active warrants and requested drug charges.
At approximately 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, an officer on patrol in the area of the N. Ninth Street/W. Euclid Avenue intersection observed a bicyclist who was riding without a front headlight and no rear reflector. Additionally, the officer thought it suspicious that the rider was wearing a ski mask and a heavy coat in 60-degree weather, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.
When the officer conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Euclid Avenue, the bicyclist allegedly gave the officer a false name and couldn't remember his birthdate, Forrester said.
The bicyclist, identified as Jere Thomas, 40, of Salina, was found to have eight active warrants from Saline County District Court. Additionally, when he was taken into custody, he allegedly was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, Forrester said.
In addition to the warrants, Thomas was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
●Felony obstruction
●Possession of a stimulant
●Possession of drug paraphernalia