Jul 18, 2022

Salina man arrested after allegedly causing injury to another at local bar

Posted Jul 18, 2022 7:29 PM

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

A local man was arrested after he allegedly caused another man to break his hip at a north Salina bar Saturday night.

Salina Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said this morning that officers were sent to Chuck's Bar, 600 N. Santa Fe Avenue, just after 7 p.m. Saturday for the report of a disturbance. When they arrived, they found that a 62-year-old Salina man had broken his hip when he allegedly was pushed to the floor by Otha Toyne, 59, of Salina.

<b>Otha Toyne.</b> Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Otha Toyne. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

Toyne, who was believed to be highly intoxicated, attempted to leave in a vehicle, but was stopped by police, Tonniges said.

Toyne was arrested on the following requested charges, Tonniges said.

●Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

●Aggravated battery

●Mistreatment of an elderly person

●Two counts of battery