Salina Post
Violent interaction at Salina restaurant, following a vehicle accident results in arrest.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday at around 12:20 pm, a male and a female were eating inside a restaurant in the 3000 block of S. 9th Street. As they were eating, a 34 year old man identified as Daniel Chavez, entered the restaurant and sat next to both of them.
SPD stated Chavez is known to the female.
Moreover, a verbal exchange occurred between Chavez and the female. Chavez then exited the restaurant. Reportedly, Chavez currently has a Protection from Abuse order to stay away from the female.
Approximately 10 minutes later, the male and female exited the restaurant, when Chavez approached them in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. Chavez then stopped abruptly and exited his vehicle to confront the two.
Following that, Chavez allegedly grabbed the female by her sweatshirt and attempted to strike the male. He then threw a rock at the vehicle of the male victim causing some damage.
Shortly after, officers were called to respond to the scene. Chavez then fled in white Chevy Silverado.
As Chavez fled, he reportedly ran a red light at 9th and Riffel and struck a vehicle. He then fled the accident scene on foot. Officers responding to the incident located Chavez hiding in a grassy area near south Schilling and west of 9th Street.
Chavez was taken into custody by officers and transported to Salina Regional Health Center, where he was medically cleared.
He was booked into the Saline County Jail for the requested charges of:
Stalking, Violation of a Protection Order, Domestic Battery, Battery and Disorderly Conduct.