OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling firearms.

Court documents indicate the Oil City Police Department filed criminal charges against 44-year-old Cara Beth Salsgiver, of Oil City.

According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, October 20, Officer Webster and Chief Wenner, of the Oil City Police Department, spoke with a concerned citizen who informed them that Cara Salsgiver had allegedly stolen several firearms. Salsgiver then sold one of the firearms to a known male for $140.00.

The complaint states that Chief Wenner contacted the known male via cell phone, and the male confirmed that he purchased a .270 rifle from Salsgiver on Monday or Tuesday of the same week. Officer Webster and Chief Wenner met the individual and recovered the rifle.

Upon interviewing Salsgiver, she allegedly informed authorities that she and another known female had taken five guns, the complaint indicates.

Through an investigation, Officer Webster learned that a Remington Shotgun, a Remington 30-06, Mossberg Mossy Oak 30-06, and a Savage 240 were also stolen, the complaint continues.

Salsgiver was arraigned at 4:05 p.m. on October 26 in front of Magisterial District Judge Andrew F. Fish on the following charges:

– Theft By Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, Felony 1 (five counts)
– Receiving Stolen Property, Felony 1 (five counts)
– Firearm Ownership — Duty, Misdemeanor 2
– Burglary — Not Adapted for Overnight Accommodation, Person Present
– Criminal Trespass-Enter Structure, Felony 3 (three counts)

Unable to post $25,000.00 monetary bail, Salsgiver is lodged in the Venango County Jail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on November 1 with Judge Fish presiding.