Marlon Antonio Moran Salazar

On February 1, 2026, at approximately 12:28 P.M., Wright County Sheriff’s Office (“WCSO”) deputies were dispatched to [ADDRESS REDACTED] W, in the City of Monticello, Wright County, on reports of a physical domestic assault. I. A.M. C., [DOB REDACTED], reported that her boyfriend, Marlon Antonio Moran Salazar, [DOB REDACTED], herein after Defendant, physically assaulted her and their three year old son was present. Deputies arrived on scene and separated the parties. WCSO Deputy Ren Grates notes that I. A.M. C. Had a bloody split lip, noticeable red marks on her neck, and she was crying.

Deputy Grates spoke with I. A.M. C. Through a friend who translated and she stated the following: She and Defendant got into an argument that carried into the morning from the previous night; then today Defendant grabbed her by the hair, choked her with his right hand, and threw her to the floor; he then punched her with his left hand; he threatened to “knock her out;” when he choked her he applied pressure to her neck for one minute; her breathing was restricted and she had difficulty breathing; the pressure was 5/10 and pain was 6/10; her throat is sore and it’s hard to swallow; she had a headache; they have been romantically involved for three years; they used to live in Ecuador; things like this have happened before and she never reported it; her son was present and yelling for Defendant to stop; and she was terrified.

WCSO Deputy Kyle Anderson spoke with Defendant who denied anything physical happened. Defendant was placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Wright County Jail.