Orange County Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property

FRENCH LICK, IN:  An Orange County man was arrested yesterday for being in possession of  stolen articles that had been taken in recent burglaries on SR 56 west of French Lick.

On August 30 the Indiana State Police responded to 9669 W SR56, French Lick, to investigate a burglary.  While at the residence, an employee of the Wayne Ferguson Agency located at 9711 W SR 56 approached the investigators to tell them that the Wayne Ferguson Agency office had also been burglarized.  Detectives and crime scene investigators processed both scenes and it was determined that the total dollar amount for both burglaries was approximately $4,000.

Yesterday, while following up on leads investigators made contact with David Walker, 20, French Lick.  While talking with Walker the investigators located some of the items i.e. a GPS, Wii Game System and a chain saw that had been taken.  Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the Orange County Jail.  He later bonded out on a $1,000 cash bond.

Investigators are continuing their investigation into the burglaries and anyone with information is asked to call the Jasper Post at 812-482-1441 or 800-742-7475.

Arrested and Charges: 

            David Walker, 20

            9673 Hamilton Oaks Apt #12 French Lick, IN

1.      Possession of Stolen Property, Class D Felony

Lead Investigator:  Master Trooper Detective Rick Magill

Assisting Agencies:  The Orange County Sheriff's Office and the French Lick Police Department