By SALINA POST
A Salina man was arrested Monday evening after allegedly assaulting a woman and leading Salina Police Department (SPD) officers on a chase through snowy streets.
According to Salina Police Captain James Feldman, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of Beverly Drive at approximately 3:15 p.m. on January 6. When they arrived, they spoke with a woman from Kansas City, Missouri, who said she had been involved in an argument with Mauro Roman, 29 of Salina, a resident of the home.
The victim reported that Roman became enraged when she informed him she planned to return to her residence in Kansas City. During the altercation, Roman allegedly grabbed her by the throat, restricting her breathing, and covered her nose. He also reportedly kicked and spit on her and threatened to kill her.
Another individual at the residence contacted SPD, prompting Roman to flee the scene.
Later that evening, at approximately 7 p.m., an associate of Roman alerted officers that Roman was at a home in the 2700 block of Brett Avenue. When officers arrived, Roman fled out the back of the residence.
SPD officers pursued Roman on foot, tracking his footprints in the snow to a van parked in the 2600 block of Colonial Avenue. Officers found Roman hiding inside the van, which police say he had no ties to—Roman was taken into custody without further incident.
The victim declined medical treatment at the scene.
Roman was arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail on Aggravated Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat, Felony Interference, and Vehicle Burglary.