Oct 22, 2021

Salina man wanted on active warrant found in closet

Posted Oct 22, 2021 3:56 PM
<b>James Mallett, III.</b> Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
James Mallett, III. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

A Salina man who had an active warrant was arrested after he was found hiding in a closet under some clothing.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Baker Street at 9:50 p.m. Thursday for the report of a physical altercation.

They were told that James Mallett III, 34, of Salina, was involved in the altercation. One of the officers knew that Mallett had an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, Forrester said.

When officers arrived, Mallett opened the door inside a locked storm door. Officers asked Mallet to come outside, but he instead shut the door. Another resident allowed officers inside, and they located Mallett in a closet under some clothing, Forrester said.

Mallett was arrested on the warrant and on a requested charge of felony interference with law enforcement officers.