Man Arrested in Theft of Salvation Army Toys
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A former Salvation Army worker was arrested and charged with stealing about $30,000 worth of Christmas toys for needy children.
Orville S. Walters Jr., 51, was arrested at the public defender’s office after he apparently turned himself in, Louisville police spokeswoman Helene Kramer said.
Officials discovered some 2,000 toys had been stolen from a Louisville warehouse Wednesday. Police said a number of people called, saying Walters had sold the toys.
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