Man Impersonates Officer At National Guard Center
KSAL Staff - Wed 10:50 AM 08/15/2012
Suspect entered the Great Plains Joint Training Center facility, and claimed to be a Lieutenant
A homeless man is arrested after allegedly impersonating an officer at the National Guard training center in Salina.
Police say that 35-year-old Eric Warkentine entered the Great Plains Joint Training Center facility on Monday, and claimed to be a Lieutenant who was staying there. Warkentine, who initially had on civilian clothes, came under suspicion when he was later seen wandering around barefoot in a soldier's uniform that was too small for him.
It was determined that he was not in the military, and had taken the uniform and dogtags from a room at the facility.
Warkentine was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges that could include identity theft, criminal trespass, and aggravated burglary.
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SalinaSenior
Wednesday 15 August 2012 13:35 Report this comment
Dogtags??? Why don't they check for military ID?
stirthepot
Wednesday 15 August 2012 14:42 Report this comment
Give him a rifle and send him overseas to help out the troops.
Iamgonnagetu
Wednesday 15 August 2012 16:38 Report this comment
This guy was on here not to long ago for some crime he committed. Why don't they just toss him in jail?
tjs67401
Wednesday 15 August 2012 17:07 Report this comment
He always thought he was better than most in High School.The tough wrestler.Because Daddy was the Coach. I bet his Parents are so embarassed now.
troy
Wednesday 15 August 2012 21:41 Report this comment
Must not take much to pass for an Army Officer these days.