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Kansas man arrested after dispute over harvest equipment, rifle

Michael Torrence
Michael Torrence

SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged assault at a rural residence.

Just after 3:30p.m. on Thursday, Michael Torrence, 39, arrived to a home he is renting in the 1800 Block of Rosehill Road south of Salina and found a truck and trailer used in harvesting wheat partially blocking the driveway, according to Saline County Undersheriff Roger Soldan.

Torrence allegedly got into a dispute with a 63-year-old man.

Torrence parked his motorcycle in the area of the farm vehicle, walked to the house, returned with a Ruger Mini-14 rifle and allegedly pointed it at the man, according to Soldan.

Torrence was arrested and is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault.

His rifle was confiscated. No injuries were reported.

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