Salina Post
An inmate from Saline County Jail who escaped from a treatment center in May was located and arrested.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on August 19 at about 8:00 pm, officers received information that Allen Marlow (32) was currently at a residence in the 600 block of E. Iron.
Marlow had multiple active warrants, including a warrant for escape from custody from court-ordered placement. Upon arrival, officers confirmed Marlow was in the residence.
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Officers began ordering Marlow out, but he did not respond.
As officers began searching the residence, a female was located who would not respond to commands.
The female, identified as Chloe Dixson (29), was taken into custody.
Marlow was then located hiding in a closet.
He reportedly continued to not comply with commands and attempted to close the closet door. A Taser was deployed, which was successful.
As officers began handcuffing Marlow, he continued to resist, but they were able to handcuff Marlow. Officers began escorting Marlow out of the residence when he attempted to flee officers, pulling one officer down a set of stairs.
However, officers were able to maintain control.
An officer was injured and transported to Salina Regional Health Center for a knee injury. Marlow was also transported for a checkup.
His custody was turned over to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Narcotics were believed to be a factor.
Marlow was booked in reference to multiple Failure to appear warrants, Aggravated escape from custody warrant, Felony interference, and Battery of a law enforcement officer.
Dixson was charged with felony obstructing apprehension.
The Salina Police officer injured in this incident was discharged from the hospital and is recovering.
Marlow is 1 of 3 Saline County Jail escapees from treatment centers arrested.
Click here to learn more about other escapees.
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Saline County law enforcement are actively searching for an escaped inmate and seeking the public's assistance.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the District Court ordered inmate Allen Marlow (32) to a mandated treatment center in Salina.
Then on the morning of May 18 Marlow was taken from the Saline County Jail to the treatment center by a deputy.
However at 7:34 p.m. that same day, staff from the treatment center reported that Marlow ran away from the center, approximately 45 minutes prior to them calling 9-1-1.
Law enforcement then responded and checked the area, but were unable to locate Marlow.
Currently, the Sheriff’s Office is searching for Marlow.
The following is a description and statement of Allen J. Marlow:
- White male, 6’02”, 158 lbs.
- Brown/balding hair, brown eyes.
- Last seen running eastbound in the 600 block of East Elm Street, Salina, Kansas at approximately 6:55 p.m. on 05/18/2026.
- Wearing grey sweatpants and blue t-shirt.
If you know his whereabouts, please call 9-1-1
The Saline County Sheriff's Office will be submitting paperwork to the Saline County Attorney’s Office requesting charges of Escape From Custody.
Marlow has previous convictions for Aggravated Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Restraint, Obstruction, Aggravated Endangering a Child, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude and for Drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.