SALINA — A traffic stop late Wednesday night has helped Salina Police clear several recently burglaries, including an April 14 burglary where 118 guns were taken a Salina sporting goods store.
Salina Police Capt. Mike Sweeney said Gregory Walburn, 27, and Mathew Hewitt, 32, both of Salina, likely will face federal charges in connection with the theft of the guns. Sweeney anticipates more arrest in connection with the case.
Walburn was taken into custody following the traffic stop Wednesday night on outstanding municipal and district court warrants, and Hewitt was arrested Thursday evening before a search warrant was executed at his apartment, where 68 of the guns stolen from Cleve’s Marine reportedly were recovered. A total of 73 guns have been recovered.
Also reportedly found in Hewitt’s apartment were items taken in recent burglaries at Prairieland Market, Uptown Hair Salon, Jack Parr Associates and a home burglary.
Sweeney said the investigation continues.