By SALINA POST
Two men were hospitalized after an argument over a puppy turned violent.
According to Salina Police Captain James Feldman, on Tuesday, May 6th officers arrived to a residence in the 700 block of N. 8th. Allegedly, a 34-year old man reported that him and his roomate identified as Jeramy Hassler, got into an argument over the care of puppy.
The 34-year old male stated that the argument became violent, when Hassler took him to the ground and started to impede his breathing by applying pressure to his neck. The man was able to grab a nearby rubber mallet and used it to strike Hassler in the head, which released himself.
Afterwards, the 34-year old man called police and upon arrival both men were transported to Salina Regional Health Center for minor injuries.
Further investigation determined that Hassler would be booked into the Saline County Jail for Aggravated Domestic Battery.