Salina Man Arrested After Camper Burglarized

A Salina man was arrested in connection to a burglary in central Salina.

Sgt Tonniges said that officers were sent to the 800 block of S 10 on Thursday, September 21, at 9:02 am. The caller, who is a resident at the home, said a male subject had knocked on their door. The subject then allegedly went to a camper at the back of the residence, and began taking things out of it.

Officers arrived to find the homeowner with the subject, identified at 29-year-old Christopher Gochanour, of Salina. Property had allegedly been taken out of the camper. Officers obtained a search warrant for Gochanour's home, and noticed additional property that belonged to the victim, who said items were missing from the day before. The property was estimated at $1,000.

Gochanour was arrested on the following requested charges:

  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Possession of Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia