A 26-year-old Jasonville man is scheduled to appear in Greene Superior Court Nov. 3 for an initial hearing on charges of theft and resisting law enforcement related to an Oct. 15 arrest when he allegedly took more than $450 worth of items from Wal-Mart without paying for them. 

At Ivan Herbert Evinger’s initial hearing, he will formally be charged with theft, a Class A Misdemeanor and resisting law enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor. 

On Oct. 15, Linton Police Department Officer Wayman “JR” Blazier responded to a call at Wal-Mart of a subject, later identified as Evinger, failing to scan items at the register and attempting to leave the store through the Garden Center exit without paying for them. 

While shopping, a Protection Asset Employee observed Evinger in the sporting goods section selecting several high dollar items, including a crossbow, fishing lures, sleeping bag, air mattress, headlamps, and other items. Evinger also selected clothing and grocery items. While Evinger did pay for some items, according to the probable cause affidavit, a Wal-Mart Asset Protection Employee located several items Evinger knowingly failed to scan and pay for yet attempted to leave the store with. Evinger alleged he forgot to pay for the crossbow because it was underneath his cart. 

Evinger was made aware that he will be trespassed from all company properties throughout the country.

Blazier took hold of Evinger’s left arm and placed it behind his back in an attempt to place him in restraints. When asked to give him his other hand, Evinger would not allow it. Blazier advised Evinger if he did not give him his other arm, he would be charged with another offense. Blazier was able to get ahold of his right arm and as he held it behind his back to place the handcuffs, Evinger tensed his arms and tried to pull his arm away from Blazier. Evinger was then escorted to the ground by Blazier to gain control.

He was booked into Greene County Jail where his bond was set at $2,000 surety with 10 percent cash allowed. He posted $200 and was released later the same day.