By OLIVIA BERGMEIER
Salina Post
The Salina Police Department arrested 25-year-old Simon Crowder after he violated a stalking protective order by leaving "gifts" for the victim.
At 10:22 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, SPD officers arrived at the 100 block of South Front Street after the stalking victim contacted officers about the "gifts" left by Crowder.
SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said when officers attempted to arrest Crowder at his residence, he resisted.
"When officers attempted to arrest him, he fled back into the house and slammed the door on them, hitting one of the officers with the door in the process," Tonniges said. "The officers forced entry into the home and were able to arrest Simon [Crowder.] He was so uncooperative, so [officers] had to place him in a body wrap."
According to Tonniges, officers did not use a warrant in the arrest due to the report from the victim sparking probable cause. SPD arrested Crowder and requested charges of protection order violation and interference with a law enforcement officer.