Saline County Deputies were sent to Salina Regional Health Center at 4:30 pm, on Wednesday, December 8. An 83-year-old male had been involved in a domestic dispute. At the time of responding to the hospital, the alleged suspect was reported to still be at the residence of occurrence in the 6400 block of E Country Club Rd.
Sheriff Soldan says that the 83-year-old victim had injuries to his head, after being struck reportedly with a pistol.
Deputies went to the Country Club Rd residence to attempt contact with 43-year-old Lance Clemence. He was reported to be armed with a hand gun.
After Deputies were unable to make phone contact with Clemence, as well as no contact by knocking on the door, assistance was requested by SWAT, SPD, and KHP.
A perimeter was set around the house, and after about six hours at 10 pm, contact was finally made with Clemence. Deputies were able to talk him out of the house without further incident.
Clemence was arrested on the following requested charges:
• Criminal threat
• Criminal restraint
• Aggravated assault
• Aggravated battery
• Interference with LEO
