By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man with an active warrant now faces requested charges that include aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after an alleged incident at a north Salina motel late Monday afternoon.
An officer was sent to the Airliner Motel, 781 N. Broadway Boulevard, where Darin Stewart, 28, Salina, was staying. Stewart was known to have an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
Upon arrival at Stewart's room at the Airliner Motel, the officer made contact with Kimberly OConnor, 32, of Salina, who told the officer that Stewart was in the room and then allegedly attempted to shut the door on the officer, Forrester said.
The officer was able to enter the room, and saw Stewart allegedly holding an unfolded four-inch black knife. Stewart allegedly pointed the knife at the officer and told him to come in the room.
Forrester said Stewart eventually dropped the knife, but continued to ignore commands from the officer. OConnor allegedly attempted to prevent the officer from taking Stewart into custody. At one point, Stewart advanced toward the officer and was tased, Forrester said. Stewart was then taken into custody.
Stewart was arrested on the warrant and the following requested charges, Forrester said.
â—ŹAggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
â—ŹFelony interference with a law enforcement officer
Forrester said OConnor was arrested on the requested charge of felony interference with a law enforcement officer.