Escapee Back in Custody

A woman facing felony charges in Salina, who walked away from a drug treatment facility in Wichita, is back in custody.

Wichita TV Station KAKE reports 42-year-old Amanda Vinardi was arrested Saturday afternoon.

Vinardi was first picked up in Wichita on January 9th, in connection with a Saline County District Court Warrant. She was arrested there and Saline County transport officers booked her into jail on that date.

The warrant stemmed from a Salina Police Department  case, and Vinardi was facing the following charges:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Aggravated Endangering a Child.

Vinardi was court ordered to a treatment facility in Wichita. She walked away from the facility on March 4th.  She is now facing an additional charge of escape from custody.