According to reports from the Dent County Sheriff’s Office:
• On Aug. 3, deputies responded to the 3200 block of Highway P in an attempt to locate a wanted subject. During the course of the call, a 25-year-old Salem man attempted to flee law enforcement but was apprehended and arrested on multiple warrants. The subject was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated on the warrants and additional charges.
• On Aug. 5, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by a 61-year-old Salem man. The subject had multiple active arrest warrants and fled from deputies. After a brief pursuit, the subject was apprehended in the 2200 block of Highway 68 and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated on the warrants and additional charges.
• On Aug. 6, deputies responded to the 100 block of County Road 3275 for a reported harassment. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a 55-year-old Salem was in possession of a firearm while threatening a neighbor. The subject was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was placed on a 24-Hour Hold pending issuance of formal charges.
• On Aug. 8, deputies responded to the 15000 block of E. Highway 32 for a reported assault. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a 50-year-old Salem man was assaulted by a 44-year-old Salem man. The investigation is ongoing.
• On Aug. 10, deputies responded to the 2500 block of County Road 6280 to execute an arrest warrant. The suspect, a 52-year-old Jadwin man was arrested without incident and transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated on the warrant.
