
An arrest has been made in the Carmi Christmas Elves Kicks for Kid’s shoes and boots theft. On November 10th, the Carmi Police Department began receiving information from various sources about a possible suspect responsible for the burglary and theft. Carmi Police with assistance from the White County Sheriff’s Department arrived at an oil rig located in White County. Upon arrival Officer’s located 30 year old Daniel K Poshard of Carmi working at the site wearing a pair of the stolen Thorogood work boots. The boots were removed and Poshard was placed under arrest. After a continued investigation and communications Police received Consent Searched for two additional locations, one in Carmi at the East Side U-Store locations and one located in the County at 827 County Road 750 East off Herald Road. After searching these locations several pair of shoe and boots were recovered. Poshard is being held on charges of Bruglary, Possession of Stolen Property and Theft Over $500.
Several more pair of boots and shoes are still unaccounted for. The public is asked to contact the Carmi Police Department at 618-382-4633 with any additional information with regards to this incident. The public is also reminded they can call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. The number for Crime Stoppers in 1-800-637-3577.
Justice
November 14, 2022 at 11:36 amWhat night can we expect him in the dunking booth? He stole from kids in need! I say he’s t****** for all to see. Make an example out of him.
Pamela Poston
November 14, 2022 at 5:17 pmThrow the book at him!
John doe
November 14, 2022 at 8:46 pmKinda looks like the grinch that stole Christmas shall we say
John doe
November 14, 2022 at 8:48 pmA thief that wont learn maybe a trip to the big house will help him
John doe
November 14, 2022 at 8:49 pmThe grinch that stole Santa’s work boots
Cindy Marshall
November 16, 2022 at 10:24 amNot condoning this at all…but he is wearing boots he stole in order to work. Wonder if there’s any options for him to get some work boots/shoes..