Salina Man Charged with Stalking, 12 Counts of Protection Order Violations
Juan Antonio Renteria Cortez, 40, faces 15 criminal charges in Saline County District Court, including one felony count of stalking and 12 counts of violating a protection order, according to court records filed February 19, 2026.
The case, SA-2026-CR-000103, was filed by the Saline County Attorney's Office based on an investigation by the Salina Police Department.
Charges
| # | Charge | Statute | Degree | Offense Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stalking; after served a protection order prohibiting contact | 21-5427(a)(3)(A) | Felony Level 9 Person | 02/02/2026 |
| 2 | Harassment by telecom device; phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass | 21-6206(a)(1)(B) | Misdemeanor Class A Nonperson | 02/13/2026 |
| 3 | Harassment by telecom device; phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass | 21-6206(a)(1)(B) | Misdemeanor Class A Nonperson | 02/14/2026 |
| 4–7 | Violate protection order; abuse order per KSA 60-3105, 60-3106, 60-3107 | 21-5924(a)(1)(b)(1) | Misdemeanor Class A Person | 02/06/2026 |
| 8–9 | Violate protection order; abuse order per KSA 60-3105, 60-3106, 60-3107 | 21-5924(a)(1)(b)(1) | Misdemeanor Class A Person | 02/08/2026 |
| 10 | Violate protection order; abuse order per KSA 60-3105, 60-3106, 60-3107 | 21-5924(a)(1)(b)(1) | Misdemeanor Class A Person | 02/11/2026 |
| 11–13 | Violate protection order; abuse order per KSA 60-3105, 60-3106, 60-3107 | 21-5924(a)(1)(b)(1) | Misdemeanor Class A Person | 02/13/2026 |
| 14–15 | Violate protection order; abuse order per KSA 60-3105, 60-3106, 60-3107 | 21-5924(a)(1)(b)(1) | Misdemeanor Class A Person | 02/14/2026 |
The alleged offenses span from February 2 through February 14, 2026, according to court records.
Case Details
- Judge: Jared B. Johnson
- Defense Attorney: Christopher Ault-Duell (retained)
- Prosecutor: Saline County Attorney's Office
- Filing Agency: Salina Police Department
- Bond: $8,500 cash/surety; no contact with victim
- Case Status: Pending
Renteria Cortez made a first appearance on February 20 before Judge Jacob Peterson in Courtroom 311. A subsequent hearing is scheduled for February 23, 2026.
Salina311 previously reported on a related incident: "Man Arrested on Multiple Protection Order Violations."
Court records are public information obtained from the Kansas District Court case search system. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.