Deaner Charged with 2 Counts of Criminal threat and Possession of marijuana

State of Kansas vs. Laif Carl Deaner is accused of 2 charges in a case filed July 10, 2026 in Saline County District Court, according to court records.

Prosecutors listed two charges: Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption and Possession of marijuana.

Charges listed in court records

• Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption — Felony Level 9 Person (FE9P); 21.5415.a.1; Offense date: 07/09/2026
• Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption — Felony Level 9 Person (FE9P); 21.5415.a.1; Offense date: 07/09/2026
• Possession of marijuana — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 21.5706.b3.c3.A; Offense date: 07/09/2026

The charges were filed by the Salina Police Department.

Court records list the case number as SA-2026-CR-000440.

Court records show a birth year of 1964, which would make the defendant about 62.

Upcoming Court Dates

• First Appearance: 07/13/2026

Salina311 previously reported on a separate incident involving State of Kansas vs. Laif Carl Deaner: "Salina Man Arrested After Alleged Threats Toward Salina Regional Doctors." That earlier report is not the same case as this court filing.

Formal charges are allegations, not convictions. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.