Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged criminal threat.

Just after 7:30p.m. Tuesday, police were called to the Salina Public Library, 301 West Elm Street after report of a disorderly subject, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

When the two officers arrived, they made contact with  31-year-old Victor Delatorre on the west side of the library.

Delatorre appeared to be intoxicated and allegedly was belligerent and yelling profanities, according to Forrester. During the conversation, Delartorre allegedly threatened to kill the two officers.

During the investigation, three library patrons including a 28-year-old woman a 22-year-old man, and an 18-year-old man told the officers that Delatorre walked up to them and threatened to shoot them, according to Forrester.

Police arrested Delatorre on requested charges that include Five counts of criminal threat, Disorderly subject and Obstruction/interference with a law enforcement officer.

He has a previous convictions for DUI, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.