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Man Arrested After Being Found Inside Unoccupied Salina Residence

October 19, 2026 Salina Police Department, Burglary, Theft of Services, Property Damage, Arrest
Man Arrested After Being Found Inside Unoccupied Salina Residence

A 39-year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon after officers found him inside a west-central Salina residence where he allegedly entered without permission and used services without consent.
On October 17, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the residence after a reporting party arrived to inspect the property and discovered a broken window. The reporting party told officers that no one was supposed to be inside.
Officers entered the residence and located Raymond M. Lawrence, 39, inside. He was taken into custody without incident.
According to the Salina Police Department, Lawrence had unlawfully entered the residence and was using services at the property without permission.
Lawrence was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of burglary, theft of services and criminal damage to property.


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