Salina Police arrest and book two felons on several requested charges after a conducted traffic stop.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Thursday at around noon, an officer in the areas of Schilling and I-135 conducted a traffic stop on a black 2012 Ford Mustang that failed make a complete stop at a stop sign and driving improperly.

When the vehicle complied, a K9 with the officer indicated there were a possibility of illegal drugs present. During the search of the suspect vehicle, law enforcement located methamphetamine, a handgun and drug paraphernalia. 

Two suspects were then arrested from the vehicle.

Those suspects were identified as Dalton Freeze (29) and&nbsp;Carl Persinger (38) both from Salina.

Freeze and Persinger were booked into the Saline County Jail for the requested charges of:

Distribution of Opiates, Possession of Opiates, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Felon in Possession with a Firearm and two requested charges of No Drug Tax Stamp.

Additionally, Freeze had several driving infractions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762531991616.jpeg" alt="From left to right: Carl Persinger (38), Dalton Freeze (29). Courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>From left to right: Carl Persinger (38), Dalton Freeze (29). Courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostSalina Police arrest and book two felons on several requested charges after a conducted traffic stop.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Thursday at around noon, an officer in the areas of Schilling and I-135 conducted a traffic stop on a black 2012 Ford Mustang that failed make a complete stop at a stop sign and driving improperly.When the vehicle complied, a K9 with the officer indicated there were a possibility of illegal drugs present. During the search of the suspect vehicle, law enforcement located methamphetamine, a handgun and drug paraphernalia. Two suspects were then arrested from the vehicle.Those suspects were identified as Dalton Freeze (29) and&nbsp;Carl Persinger (38) both from Salina.Freeze and Persinger were booked into the Saline County Jail for the requested charges of:Distribution of Opiates, Possession of Opiates, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Felon in Possession with a Firearm and two requested charges of No Drug Tax Stamp.Additionally, Freeze had several driving infractions.

Two felons booked on several requested charges after traffic stop arrest