Convenience Store Rampage Ends With Arrest

A man is facing numerous charges after going on a rampages inside a convenience store.

Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on January 28th, a 45-year old man walked into the 24/7 convenience store at 671 Westport Blvd. The man, identified as Stephen Davis, allegedly started yelling at employees that he needed to retrieve money out of an ATM.  Store management demanded that he leave due to his disruptive behavior ,and called police.

Davis then caused a commotion by throwing items inside the store.  A 53-year old male customer was physically harmed, but not seriously injured. Davis also allegedly demanded that a 32-year old man give him money. When the man refused, there was a physical altercation. There were no injuries in the altercation.

When police arrived, officers gave verbal commands for Davis to surrender. He did not comply and started to fight with an officer. It took several officers and patrons to subdue him.

Davis was then transported to Salina Regional Health Center to be checked out. He was aggressive towards hospital employees, and bit a security guard on the finger, leaving a laceration. Once he was secured and cleared from the hospital, employees located cocaine that he was possessing. Davis was booked into the Saline County Jail and is facing charges of:

  • Robbery
  • 2 Counts of Battery
  • 2 Counts of Criminal Damage to Property
  • Criminal Trespass
  • Interference with Law Enforcement
  • Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Possession of Cocaine and Drug Paraphernalia