Apr 12, 2022

Sheriff: Kan. woman jailed; search continues for missing guns

Posted Apr 12, 2022 12:00 AM
Christine Williams. Photo Saline County Sheriff
Christine Williams. Photo Saline County Sheriff

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman in connection with burglary involving over a dozen guns at a home in Saline County.

Sometime between 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, a number of items including 14 guns, a 4-wheeler, generator, welding equipment and a financial card were taken from  a residence in the 700 block of Melbert Avenue in Gypsum, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The financial card was used at Dunham Sporting Goods and Five Guys in Salina. An attempt also was made to use the card at Walmart, but it was declined, he said.

The sheriff's office received a tip that the stolen items might be at a residence in west Salina. Deputies went to 603 Jameson Avenue and found the four-wheeler under a tarp in front of the residence.

A search warrant for the residence was then obtained. A number of the items stolen from Gypsum were located. However, some of the guns have yet to be located, according to Soldan.

Deputies arrested a resident at 603 Jameson Avenue identified as Christine Williams, 32, of Salina. She is being held on requested charge that include Burglary, Felony theft and Unlawful use of a financial card.

Soldan said additional arrests are expected in the case.