Jul 24, 2026

Salina man points gun at oncoming traffic before arrest

Posted Jul 24, 2026 1:52 PM
Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William (29) - Saline County Jail photo
Spotted War Bonnet,Charles William (29) - Saline County Jail photo

Salina Post

A Salina man was arrested for pointing a gun at oncoming traffic.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on July 23 at around 6:00 pm, officers responded to a report of a male in the 1200 block of W. Crawford standing in the roadway pointing a gun at traffic.

Officers arrived in the area and located a subject identified as Charles Spotted War Bonnet (29) of Salina.

Charles was carrying a black handgun inside his waistband.

Authorities began giving Charles orders, and he began reaching for the weapon.

After several more commands, Charles complied and was taken into custody. It was determined Charles had a realistic pellet gun.

Charles was taken into custody in reference two requested charges of Aggravated Assault of Law Enforcement Officers and hostile weapons demonstration.