Salina Man Charged for 96 Protection Order Violations

Juan Renteria Cortez allegedly contacted victim 96 times over 2 days, violating court order

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 40-year-old Salina man named Juan Renteria Cortez was arrested and taken to the Saline County Jail after allegedly violating a protection order 96 times over a two-day period by contacting a 41-year-old woman through calls, texts, and emails. Cortez was also wanted on an active warrant for simple battery.

Why it matters

Protection orders are an important legal tool to help shield victims from harassment and abuse, but they are only effective if they are enforced. This case highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in holding repeat offenders accountable for violating these court orders, which are intended to provide a safe haven for victims.

The details

According to Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman, Cortez was found hiding in a house in the 1100 block of N. 11th Street on Tuesday after the 41-year-old victim contacted authorities about the 96 contacts from Cortez over a two-day period last week, in violation of the existing protection order.

  • Last week, Cortez allegedly contacted the victim 96 times over a two-day period.
  • On Tuesday, Cortez was found and arrested by police.

The players

Juan Renteria Cortez

A 40-year-old Salina man who was arrested for allegedly violating a protection order 96 times and also had an active warrant for simple battery.

41-year-old woman

The victim who contacted authorities about Cortez's 96 contacts in violation of the protection order.

Jim Feldman

Salina Police Captain who provided details about the case to KSAL News.

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What they’re saying

“Protection orders are an important legal tool to help shield victims from harassment and abuse, but they are only effective if they are enforced.”

— Jim Feldman, Salina Police Captain (KSAL News)

What’s next

Cortez will remain in the Saline County Jail as the case proceeds through the judicial system. The judge will determine if he should be allowed out on bail given the repeated violations of the protection order.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for robust enforcement of protection orders to ensure the safety of victims and hold repeat offenders accountable. It also raises questions about potential gaps in the system that may allow some individuals to repeatedly violate these court orders with limited consequences.