SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged domestic battery and attempted murder.

Brian Luebbert, 36, Salina, is in custody following an investigation into an incident that occurred on September 14, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney

Luebbert allegedly attempted to strangle a woman in her 30’s after an argument at a Salina residence.

She told police Luebbert punched and kicked her before he forced her into a bathroom, and would not allow her to leave.

Luebbert also allegedly threatened to kill the woman several times before she was finally able to escape to a neighbor’s home and contact police.

By the time officers arrived, Luebbert had fled the scene, according to Sweeney.

He was arrested at his residence on Friday afternoon and faces several charges including attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threats, criminal damage to property, stalking, robbery, criminal trespassing and violation of a protection order, according to Sweeney.