Salina Man Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Rocks at Officer and Patrol Vehicle
A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly throwing rocks at a patrol vehicle and a Salina police officer, causing approximately $1,500 in damage to the vehicle.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to a welfare check in the 2000 block of S. Ohio Street after a citizen reported a male who appeared confused. The officer located the individual, identified as Trevor Lawrence, 29, and made contact with him. Lawrence told the officer he did not need assistance.
During the contact, the officer determined Lawrence was a suspect in a trespassing incident from November 9 and needed to be issued a Notice to Appear. Lawrence initially cooperated and sat on a curb while the officer completed the paperwork.
As the officer finished the notice, Lawrence allegedly picked up a rock and threw it at the patrol vehicle. When the officer attempted to take him into custody, Lawrence threw another rock at the vehicle. He then allegedly threw a rock toward the officer's head, which the officer blocked with a hand. Lawrence threw another rock that went over the officer's head before fleeing on foot.
The officer pursued Lawrence and caught him in the 1900 block of S. Ohio Street. The officer sustained a minor hand injury during the incident. Damage to the patrol vehicle was estimated at approximately $1,500.
Lawrence was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement and felony criminal damage to property.
