A Salina man was arrested after allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend, aggressively confronting her and and a male acquaintance, and then causing a crash as he fled from police.
According to Salina Police, during the noon hour on Tuesday a male and female were eating at a Salina Restaurant in the 3000 block of S. 9th street. As they were in the restaurant the ex-boyfriend of the female entered the restaurant and sat next to the male and female. A verbal exchange occurred, and the ex-boyfriend exited the restaurant.
The suspect has a current Protection From Abuse order stating he cannot contact the female.
Approximately 10 minutes later the male and female exited the restaurant to leave in a vehicle when the suspect approached them in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. He stopped abruptly, and exited his vehicle to confront the male and female. The man grabbed the female by her sweatshirt and attempted to strike the male. He then threw a rock at the vehicle of the male, causing some damage.
As police arrived the man fled in a white Chevrolet Silverado. As he fled, he ran a red light at 9th and Riffel and struck a vehicle. The male then fled the accident scene on foot.
Officers located him hiding in a grassy area south Schilling Road, and west of 9th Street. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital where he was medially cleared.
Arrested was 34-year-old Daniel A Chavez of Salina. He could face multiple charges which include:
- Stalking
- Violation of a Protection Order
- Domestic Battery
- Battery
- Disorderly Conduct
