By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A Marquette man was arrested on multiple requested charges including theft and possession of methamphetamine.
Officers were called to Dunham's Sports, 2259 S. Ninth Street on Tuesday for the report of an alleged shoplifter. The man, who later was identified as Joshua Swisher, 38, of Marquette, had been in the store several consecutive days prior to Tuesday without purchasing anything, which piqued the interest of store personnel, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.
On Tuesday, video surveillance allegedly showed Swisher stealing a Black Swarm 0.177 pellet rifle value at $200.
On Friday, police were once again sent to Dunham's for the report of Swisher allegedly attempting to steal a black SOG backpack, into which he allegedly placed a large quantity of rifle and handgun ammunition, Forrester said. Total for the items, was $1,200.
Swisher was confronted in the store parking lot by Dunham's personnel. He allegedly dropped the backpack and fled on foot, Forrester said.
Officers located Swisher in the Midstate Plaza a short time later. Allegedly in his possession was a tin box with a meth pipe in it.
Swisher was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
●Possession of methamphetamine
●Possession of drug paraphernalia
●Two counts of theft
●Criminal damage to property