SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged battery.

Just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, police officers were sent to a trailer park at 1200 W. Crawford in Salina for the report of a man hitting a woman with a metal pot.

Randy Shelinbarger, 59, Salina, is accused of hitting a Dortha Pace, 83, after she told Shelinbarger to leave the area, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

She was taken to Salina Regional Health Center by EMS for treatment of cuts to her head.

Shelinbarger was arrested and booked into jail on request charges of aggravated battery and criminal restraint.