Walmart had another eleven more shootings in April of 2026, with four of those fatal killing at least five people. One of the fatal shootings was an officer involved shooting killing a woman that attempted to kidnap a child and also stabbed the child, another fatal shooting was a suicide by a suspect in a Capital theft that could have sent him to jail for a long time, another two non-fatal shooting was also by police, one ATF police and another local police with an armed stand off that ended with less-lethal rounds injuring a suspect. There was also a person arrested at a traffic stop at Walmart for a drive by shooting that happened elsewhere.
In addition to the five people killed in shootings there were two more bodies found on their property and two people killed in accidents for a total of nine dead. There were also close to if not more than a dozen more gun crimes without shots fired, including robberies, domestic threats, armed police stand offs, domestic threats with both real guns and BB guns, and one case where someone was unable to buy a gun may have prevented a gun crime.
Another police officer was caught body-slamming someone at Walmart and full details haven't been released to the public, but they say he's been relieved of duty pending investigation, and this may be only because a video went viral. Early reports of this didn't include the video, but it was posted on social media. It's unclear if he's on paid leave or not, which is often the case; most of the details aren't public but the video doesn't appear to show him resisting, he wasn't charged with anything, and most people that saw the video think the officer should be fired, and possibly charged with a crime. After a surprisingly quick investigation the police exonerated the officer saying it wasn't excessive force but few people that see this video agree, Georgia officer seen bodyslamming man at Walmart 04/28/2026.
There's also another case where police are demanding a suspected shoplifter surrender his vehicle to the police because it was used to attempt to steal $318.20 worth of merchandise. If this succeeds it will set a dangerous precedent confiscating property of poor people, sometimes acting out of desperation, but there's little or no chance this will apply to rich people who often commit much bigger crimes and are rarely prosecuted. It seems like an attempt to implement Machiavelli's recommendation to "keep the citizens poor and the state" or in the case of our current system, corporations and the wealthy rich.
There were at least a couple major brawls with a large number of people involved in fights, one with about thirty people involved, and a third fight between two dogs where five people were injured, these weren't service dogs, and may not have been allowed in the store. When one of their home deliveries went to the wrong address and the person there didn't know why he put the perishables in the refrigerator to keep them from spoiling, and the person that was supposed to get it started throwing rocks at his house without asking to resolve the problem peacefully. Walmart deliveries often turn into disasters, whether by person or drone or contractor, because they cut so many corners no matter what and these mistakes are much more common that small businesses that do a better job but may have to charge more for it. They also routinely have a large number of their own employees routinely charged with crimes, even if it's a minority of employees, including one former employee arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest, since he was banned from the store.
A customer became suspicious of "5 pound bags of potatoes" when he found some were clearly much bigger than others. He put them on the scale and found that most of them were smaller than 5 pounds, sometimes only slightly more than 3 pounds and only one that was moderately over 5 pounds, which most people rightfully called fraud.
Walmart crime has obviously been increasing for well over a decade, yet it's taking them this long to finally cut back on self-checkout, yet they refuse to admit it's cutting back for that reason, and even when they cut back on it they fight laws, mostly at the local level, to restrict or ban self-checkout, because tax payers often foot the bill for it. A few months ago I pointed out that a Judge in Michigan is going viral for repeatedly ranting about how taxpayers foot the bill for police, courts, and prisons because Walmart chooses to save money on cashiers, which means taxpayers are subsidizing their crime problems. Despite the fact that Walmart doesn't claim they're cutting back on self-checkout in Michigan because of this judge, they're cutting back more in Michigan than most other states.
In addition to the two people killed in accidents there were close to if not more than a dozen more major crashes, stolen vehicles, chases, hit and runs, some on purpose and other vehicular crimes including a truck full of explosives cited for being left unattended. There were also at least fires with at least one arson, but most if not all the other ones were probably accidents. There were also at least three knife attacks or threats including one stabbing and one robbery.
Walmart had over a dozen more recalls, which have been getting more common, but they're only reported in a low profile manner, as usual. These recalls include lead contaminated chicken, two types of pans, one for a burn hazard, another because they break while in use, car seats for children, white rice with possible foreign objects, a mini trampoline that caused a frightening injury, adjustable dumbbells which come lose while using them creating possible injuries, and more items.
One of Walmart's delivery trucks had a stowaway cat travel seventy miles before being discovered; it's unclear if he got home or a new adoption.
Firefighters also rescued over a dozen ducklings from a storm drain at Walmart and reunited them with their mother.
Strange things happen at Walmart!
In 2006 Wake Up Walmart did a study, "Is Walmart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Walmart which showed that it increased when Walmarts opened up and that crime was higher at Walmart than at other retailers. Since then Walmart Shootings began compiling a list of gun related incidents at Walmart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country; now after counting them for several years that average is over two per week. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Walmart might be contributing to higher crime rates or at least a slowing of the decline in crime. The study found that. “on average, communities with Walmarts had 17 more property crimes and two more violent crimes per 10,000 people than those communities without Walmarts.” I reviewed this more in Walmart’s crime problem, Rolling Back Safety more than prices? where I explained that although this study is helpful they could have done better with additional data that is available and I reviewed some of that. I also added my own review about why I think that Walmart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a previous blog, Walmart high crime rate continues un-investigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch.
Over the past ten to fifteen years Walmart has been increasing the use of self-checkout, and this has corresponded with a steady increase in shoplifting as well as false accusations, yet they refuse to even discuss returning to the use of cashiers. What most people seem to have forgotten was that when they first did this it was on a small scale as an experiment, presumably to see if it worked before expanding it, which would actually make sense, if they slowed it down or reversed it once they saw how many problems it caused. But that's not what they did. Instead the more problems they had the more they increased use of self-checkout, often claiming that instead of hiring more cashiers again, which worked previously, they resorted to more technology and hiring more security to catch people skip scanning or at other forms of theft. This has led to massive amounts of false accusations, in addition to the real thefts, and when the thefts are real, and they get caught, they often resort to violence, so it endangers both Walmart workers and customers.
Now they're acting as if the rise of shoplifting is happening for some inexplicable reason and even asking police to help them solve this problem, as if it wasn't a problem created by their own policies, and most of the media or politicians aren't pointing out the obvious. This is resulting in a massive increase in arrests, court expenses, and prison expenses, which Walmart isn't paying for, effectively meaning we are subsidizing Walmart's high crime problems with tax money. There's no official explanation for why they're behaving so foolishly; but, since this is a for profit corporation it's not hard to speculate about the most likely reason for it, that they're increasing profits for those making the decisions. But, a large portion of the money saved by not hiring cashiers is spent on technology or security to catch thieves; and, if they had to pay the increase in police, courts and prison costs that would reduce or eliminate their savings, and they would almost certainly reverse their policies, because they wouldn't be increasing profits with self-checkout.
This doesn't even include the risk to the health of both their customers and workers when the worst thieves turn violent, in some cases possibly even shooting and killing people. Every year since 2016 has seen more than a hundred shootings at Walmart, and more often than not, this is increasing, while they ignore the causes of their crime problems. These self-checkouts are also making it easier for thieves to put "skimmers" that collect credit or debit card information from customers that enable them to use their cards illegally, but, once again, the customers are stuck with the tab, not Walmart, so they're doing little or nothing to stop this, even though it's a direct result of their bad policies. And furthermore, courts have ruled that Walmart has a right to detain customers even when they have no reason to believe they're shoplifting, if they simply refuse to show receipts, as a matter of principle. At times some lawyers have claimed they need probable cause to ask to see receipts, which, if a customer goes directly from the register, sometimes even when there's a cashier, to the door they can't possibly have. So this means Walmart is under no obligation to assume their paying customers are innocent until proven guilty, which should raise major constitutional questions!
Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Walmart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Walmart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. One of the responses they’ve come up with is what they call "Restorative Justice" which gives first time shoplifters a chance to avoid being arrested or any criminal record if they take an on line course which costs $400 up front or $500 in payments, plus perhaps, reparations. This has been part of the privatization process and often denies suspects of the due process or access to a lawyer, perhaps even intimidating and extorting from some people that might not even be guilty. Walmart seems to be trying to find a way to turn crime into a profit making situation instead of looking for the most effective ways to reduce it. Making Change at Walmart is asking If you or someone you know has gone through @Walmart's "Restorative Justice" program for first-time suspected shoplifters, send us a DM. 03/30/2017 to ensure that it isn’t doing more harm than good. I did my own review of this program as well at Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in April 2026. According to the "Is Walmart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Walmart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. This isn't statistically representative, as the 2006 or the "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" study or some of the studies cited by Stacy Mitchell; but it does provide some additional information that may help recognize how many problems there are at Walmart.
Shots fired by ATF agent during robbery attempt in Ill. Walmart parking lot on South Side, officials say 04/02/2026
No injuries reported, 3 suspects taken into custody, ATF says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An ATF agent fired shots at a suspect during an attempted robbery Thursday on Chicago's Far South Side, officials said.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot at 109th and Doty in Pullman.
According to the ATF, no one was hit by gunfire.
Three people were taken into custody and charges are pending. Complete article
No injuries reported, 3 suspects taken into custody, ATF says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An ATF agent fired shots at a suspect during an attempted robbery Thursday on Chicago's Far South Side, officials said.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot at 109th and Doty in Pullman.
According to the ATF, no one was hit by gunfire.
Three people were taken into custody and charges are pending. Complete article
Jonesboro man arrested after pointing BB gun at person in Arkansas Walmart parking lot 04/01/2026
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested an 18-year-old Jonesboro man after video caught him pointing a BB gun at a victim in a Walmart parking lot and threatening to kill the victim, according to a probable-cause affidavit.
Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Wednesday to charge Braylen Luke Jones with aggravated assault, a Class D felony, and second-degree terroristic threatening, a Class A misdemeanor.
On March 29, Jonesboro police responded to a call reporting a subject with a weapon at the Walmart on Harrisburg Road.
The victim told police he and a witness were at Walmart to pick up a delivery order when a white SUV drove through the parking lot as he was loading his vehicle. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested an 18-year-old Jonesboro man after video caught him pointing a BB gun at a victim in a Walmart parking lot and threatening to kill the victim, according to a probable-cause affidavit.
Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Wednesday to charge Braylen Luke Jones with aggravated assault, a Class D felony, and second-degree terroristic threatening, a Class A misdemeanor.
On March 29, Jonesboro police responded to a call reporting a subject with a weapon at the Walmart on Harrisburg Road.
The victim told police he and a witness were at Walmart to pick up a delivery order when a white SUV drove through the parking lot as he was loading his vehicle. Complete article
USDA issues alert for lead-contaminated chicken nuggets at Walmart 04/01/2026
(FOX40.COM) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide under a Walmart store brand after testing found they may contain unsafe levels of lead.
According to the FSIS, the alert applies to 29-ounce bags of “Great Valley Full Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets” produced on Feb. 10 with a “best if used by date” of Feb 10, 2027 ot code 0416DPO1215 and establishment number P44164. The products were distributed to Walmart locations across the country.
Officials said a recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for sale, but warned that consumers may still have the nuggets in their freezers. Complete article
USDA Retracts Health Alert on Walmart Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets After False Lead Test 04/07/2026
(FOX40.COM) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold nationwide under a Walmart store brand after testing found they may contain unsafe levels of lead.
According to the FSIS, the alert applies to 29-ounce bags of “Great Valley Full Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets” produced on Feb. 10 with a “best if used by date” of Feb 10, 2027 ot code 0416DPO1215 and establishment number P44164. The products were distributed to Walmart locations across the country.
Officials said a recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for sale, but warned that consumers may still have the nuggets in their freezers. Complete article
USDA Retracts Health Alert on Walmart Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets After False Lead Test 04/07/2026
Walmart And Costco Stores In Michigan Recall Pans For Burn Hazard 04/03/2026
A popular cooking pan set that was sold for years at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon is being recalled after reports of flying metal causing injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall affects nearly 740,000 pans. The company says it is aware of at least 98 incidents in which the cap detached and ejected, including one report of a consumer suffering bruising and burn injuries. Here's what to look for:
The pans affected by this recall are Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans sold in a two-piece set that includes one 10-inch pan and one 11.5-inch pan. The recalled pans have a UPC of “0-80313-08131-6.” They were sold across the U.S. in Costco stores and online on Costco, Walmart, and Amazon websites from August 2021 through February 2026. (Reports on additional recalls as well) Complete article
A popular cooking pan set that was sold for years at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon is being recalled after reports of flying metal causing injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall affects nearly 740,000 pans. The company says it is aware of at least 98 incidents in which the cap detached and ejected, including one report of a consumer suffering bruising and burn injuries. Here's what to look for:
The pans affected by this recall are Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans sold in a two-piece set that includes one 10-inch pan and one 11.5-inch pan. The recalled pans have a UPC of “0-80313-08131-6.” They were sold across the U.S. in Costco stores and online on Costco, Walmart, and Amazon websites from August 2021 through February 2026. (Reports on additional recalls as well) Complete article
Waltons Got Richer As Market Plunged 04/01/2026
All the richest billionaires are losing money. Bezos. Brin. Page, Zuckerberg, Ellison. Huang. However, the Waltons, children of Walmart (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) founder Sam Walton, are getting much, much richer. As a group, the three children have seen their combined net worth grow from $27 billion this year to $430 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The reason for the run-up is simple. The stock market loves Walmart. The stock is up 11% this year. The market is down 7% (Based on its direction, it could go lower)
What’s to like about Walmart? When Americans feel pinched financially, why not go to the store with what many people think has the best prices? That is even true for groceries, which Americans continue to think are the long-term victims of inflation. CBS News reports that more middle-class people are shopping at Walmart and other discount stores. Neil Saunders, managing director and retail analyst at GlobalData, told the TV network, among middle-class people, “They don’t like the fact that more and more of their money is absorbed by essentials and the basics of life. So what has happened is they have sought out better value for money, and they’ve especially done that in grocery and household essentials.” Complete article
All the richest billionaires are losing money. Bezos. Brin. Page, Zuckerberg, Ellison. Huang. However, the Waltons, children of Walmart (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) founder Sam Walton, are getting much, much richer. As a group, the three children have seen their combined net worth grow from $27 billion this year to $430 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The reason for the run-up is simple. The stock market loves Walmart. The stock is up 11% this year. The market is down 7% (Based on its direction, it could go lower)
What’s to like about Walmart? When Americans feel pinched financially, why not go to the store with what many people think has the best prices? That is even true for groceries, which Americans continue to think are the long-term victims of inflation. CBS News reports that more middle-class people are shopping at Walmart and other discount stores. Neil Saunders, managing director and retail analyst at GlobalData, told the TV network, among middle-class people, “They don’t like the fact that more and more of their money is absorbed by essentials and the basics of life. So what has happened is they have sought out better value for money, and they’ve especially done that in grocery and household essentials.” Complete article
Man arrested on felony eavesdropping charges after alleged Ga. Walmart fitting room incident 04/01/2026
Chillicothe man charged in Missouri Walmart burglary and repeat theft case 04/01/2026
Arkansas Walmart Supercenter on Walton Blvd. in Bentonville evacuation ends 04/02/2026
Woman Stunned After Calling Walmart to Check Balance of a Gift Card She Received 20 Years Ago (Exclusive) 04/02/2026
Man among 5 arrested in West Columbia SC Walmart shooting facing new charges last month 04/02/2026
Greenwood Ind. Walmart theft suspect arrested near Martinsville 04/02/2026
Suspect in Wilton NY Walmart hit-and-run pleads guilty 04/01/2026 A man who intentionally hit two Wilton Walmart employees with his car last October has pleaded guilty. The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office says Timothy Besaw, 34, admitted to aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in the first degree.
Sheriff’s Office Looking to Identify Larceny Suspect at NY Walmart 04/02/2026
Meridian Idaho Shooting: Large Police Response in Nampa, Near Boise, After Reports Of Gunfire At Walmart 04/02/2026
Police responded to reports of gunfire at a Walmart in Meridian, triggering road closures near I-84 and Ten Mile.
A heavy police presence was reported near I-84 and Ten Mile in Meridian, near Boise, following an active law enforcement incident that prompted road closures and traffic disruptions. The Nampa police department said eastbound traffic on I-84 was shut down at Exit 38 (Garrity) as officers assisted partner agencies. Drivers were warned to expect delays and avoid the area while the situation unfolded.
According to initial reports, a man allegedly fired shots at his wife and child at a Walmart before fleeing the scene in his vehicle. Both victims are reported to be physically unharmed.
Police later said the situation was being resolved and that Garrity was reopening, though congestion and delays were expected to continue as traffic cleared. Complete article
Police responded to reports of gunfire at a Walmart in Meridian, triggering road closures near I-84 and Ten Mile.
A heavy police presence was reported near I-84 and Ten Mile in Meridian, near Boise, following an active law enforcement incident that prompted road closures and traffic disruptions. The Nampa police department said eastbound traffic on I-84 was shut down at Exit 38 (Garrity) as officers assisted partner agencies. Drivers were warned to expect delays and avoid the area while the situation unfolded.
According to initial reports, a man allegedly fired shots at his wife and child at a Walmart before fleeing the scene in his vehicle. Both victims are reported to be physically unharmed.
Police later said the situation was being resolved and that Garrity was reopening, though congestion and delays were expected to continue as traffic cleared. Complete article
16-year-old charged after shots fired into vehicles at Gadsden Alabama Walmart 04/04/2026
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) — A 16-year-old suspect is being charged after shots were fired into vehicles at the Walmart in Gadsden on Saturday.
According to the Gadsden Police Department, the incident occurred after the suspect engaged in a dispute with another individual inside the store. The dispute continued outside, and during the altercation, the 16-year-old produced a firearm and attempted to shoot the other individual. Two vehicles were struck, but no injuries were reported.
“What we saw today was a choice,” the Gadsden Police Department said in a social media post. “One individual chose to escalate. Chose to introduce a firearm into a situation that never should have gone beyond words. They CHOSE to put innocent people at risk. At the exact same time, everyone else chose differently. Officers moved efficiently and deliberately. Witnesses stayed, spoke up, and did the right thing. Our law enforcement partners stepped in and worked alongside us to bring this to a close.”
The 16-year-old suspect is being charged with two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle, and additional charges are to come. Complete article
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) — A 16-year-old suspect is being charged after shots were fired into vehicles at the Walmart in Gadsden on Saturday.
According to the Gadsden Police Department, the incident occurred after the suspect engaged in a dispute with another individual inside the store. The dispute continued outside, and during the altercation, the 16-year-old produced a firearm and attempted to shoot the other individual. Two vehicles were struck, but no injuries were reported.
“What we saw today was a choice,” the Gadsden Police Department said in a social media post. “One individual chose to escalate. Chose to introduce a firearm into a situation that never should have gone beyond words. They CHOSE to put innocent people at risk. At the exact same time, everyone else chose differently. Officers moved efficiently and deliberately. Witnesses stayed, spoke up, and did the right thing. Our law enforcement partners stepped in and worked alongside us to bring this to a close.”
The 16-year-old suspect is being charged with two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle, and additional charges are to come. Complete article
Disturbance reported at Liberty Ohio Walmart Saturday afternoon 04/04/2026
A large police presence was seen at a Walmart in Liberty on Saturday afternoon.
21 News received information from viewers stating several police vehicles were present at the Goldie Road, Belmont Avenue location around 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Liberty Police Sergeant James Marco told 21 News that the department responded to a call that claimed there were possible shots fired at the store.
Once on the scene, Marco stated that the department found that a physical altercation had occurred between four female customers inside the store.
The presence of firearms has not been confirmed. Complete article
Police determine there were no gunshots at Liberty Ohio Walmart after report 04/05/2026
A large police presence was seen at a Walmart in Liberty on Saturday afternoon.
21 News received information from viewers stating several police vehicles were present at the Goldie Road, Belmont Avenue location around 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Liberty Police Sergeant James Marco told 21 News that the department responded to a call that claimed there were possible shots fired at the store.
Once on the scene, Marco stated that the department found that a physical altercation had occurred between four female customers inside the store.
The presence of firearms has not been confirmed. Complete article
Police determine there were no gunshots at Liberty Ohio Walmart after report 04/05/2026
One Person Injured in Crash in front of Salem Ill. Walmart 04/03/2026
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday at Walton Drive and West Main Street in Salem in front of the Walmart Store.
Salem Police say a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Jo Anne Elder of Rosiclare, IL pulled from Walton Drive with the intention of turning onto eastbound US 50 when she was struck in the driver’s side of her vehicle by a westbound SUV driven by 26-year-old Richard Hawickhorft of Teutopolis.
Elder was taken by United Medical Response to Salem Township Hospital for treatment of apparent minor injuries. Hawickhorft was not injured. Complete article
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday at Walton Drive and West Main Street in Salem in front of the Walmart Store.
Salem Police say a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Jo Anne Elder of Rosiclare, IL pulled from Walton Drive with the intention of turning onto eastbound US 50 when she was struck in the driver’s side of her vehicle by a westbound SUV driven by 26-year-old Richard Hawickhorft of Teutopolis.
Elder was taken by United Medical Response to Salem Township Hospital for treatment of apparent minor injuries. Hawickhorft was not injured. Complete article
Plainfield man accused of throwing rocks at home and vandalizing car over misdelivered Conn. Walmart order 04/04/2026
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Plainfield man was arrested Saturday after police said he vandalized a car and threw rocks at a home over a misdelivered Walmart grocery order.
The suspect was identified as Kyle Wilczek, 28, of Plainfield.
This incident happened around 9:37 a.m. on Church Street.
The 911 caller said a Walmart delivery order was mistakenly delivered to their front porch, according to police.
The caller said there were perishable grocery items, so they put the bags in their refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Police said, “The caller stated that an unknown male had then arrived at their residence and began throwing rocks at the residence, was banging on the door shouting profanities, and deflated a tire on the caller’s vehicle in the driveway.” Complete article
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Plainfield man was arrested Saturday after police said he vandalized a car and threw rocks at a home over a misdelivered Walmart grocery order.
The suspect was identified as Kyle Wilczek, 28, of Plainfield.
This incident happened around 9:37 a.m. on Church Street.
The 911 caller said a Walmart delivery order was mistakenly delivered to their front porch, according to police.
The caller said there were perishable grocery items, so they put the bags in their refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Police said, “The caller stated that an unknown male had then arrived at their residence and began throwing rocks at the residence, was banging on the door shouting profanities, and deflated a tire on the caller’s vehicle in the driveway.” Complete article
Retail theft suspects flee Calera Alabama Walmart with children in vehicle, leave 2 children at store 04/05/2026
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — Two theft suspects fled from the Calera Walmart on Sunday afternoon with two children in their vehicle, according to the Calera Police Department. Police say two additional children were left behind at the store.
At around 2:20 p.m., the Calera Police Department received a report of a retail theft at the Walmart. Officers responded, and the suspects fled north on Highway 31 before taking Highway 87 to I-65 South. Officers observed the two children in the vehicle as the suspects continued driving recklessly and at high speeds.
Chilton County agencies and Alabama State Troopers aided in the chase. Troopers spiked the vehicle’s tires after it proceeded the wrong way down I-65. The suspects were apprehended after attempting to flee on foot.
One of the two adult suspects, from Montgomery, is being charged with felony attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, abandonment of a child, retail theft and 16 separate traffic violations. Complete article
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — Two theft suspects fled from the Calera Walmart on Sunday afternoon with two children in their vehicle, according to the Calera Police Department. Police say two additional children were left behind at the store.
At around 2:20 p.m., the Calera Police Department received a report of a retail theft at the Walmart. Officers responded, and the suspects fled north on Highway 31 before taking Highway 87 to I-65 South. Officers observed the two children in the vehicle as the suspects continued driving recklessly and at high speeds.
Chilton County agencies and Alabama State Troopers aided in the chase. Troopers spiked the vehicle’s tires after it proceeded the wrong way down I-65. The suspects were apprehended after attempting to flee on foot.
One of the two adult suspects, from Montgomery, is being charged with felony attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, abandonment of a child, retail theft and 16 separate traffic violations. Complete article
Billings Montana Walmart evacuated for second straight Sunday due to supposed gas leak, fire 04/0/2026
BILLINGS — For the second consecutive Sunday, the Billings west end Walmart on King Avenue was evacuated due to safety concerns.
The evacuation took place before noon, with shoppers finding locked front doors and the employees fleeing to the Pizza Ranch parking lot for safety.
Details remain limited as to why there was an evacuation, though it is believed to be caused by a supposed gas leak. ......
Last Sunday, the store was evacuated due to a fire, which Billings Fire Department confirmed to be caused by packaging material catching fire in a commercial freezer unit. Complete article
BILLINGS — For the second consecutive Sunday, the Billings west end Walmart on King Avenue was evacuated due to safety concerns.
The evacuation took place before noon, with shoppers finding locked front doors and the employees fleeing to the Pizza Ranch parking lot for safety.
Details remain limited as to why there was an evacuation, though it is believed to be caused by a supposed gas leak. ......
Last Sunday, the store was evacuated due to a fire, which Billings Fire Department confirmed to be caused by packaging material catching fire in a commercial freezer unit. Complete article
111 workers forced to transfer or quit as Walmart fulfillment center closes for automation-centered restructuring 04/02/2026
111 workers will have the choice to transfer or quit after the closure of a Walmart fulfillment center outside of Chicago. Walmart Inc. issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification on Friday, March 27th. The Matteson, Illinois facility is set to close on May 29th.
According to Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Walmart is offering a $7,500 transfer bonus and relocation assistance for any employees that agree to work at another facility. Workers have a 90 day transition period to find another job.
A spokesperson for Walmart says that the closing of the Matteson facility is part of a restructuring effort aiming for efficiency during the company’s transition to an automation-centered company. Complete article
111 workers will have the choice to transfer or quit after the closure of a Walmart fulfillment center outside of Chicago. Walmart Inc. issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification on Friday, March 27th. The Matteson, Illinois facility is set to close on May 29th.
According to Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Walmart is offering a $7,500 transfer bonus and relocation assistance for any employees that agree to work at another facility. Workers have a 90 day transition period to find another job.
A spokesperson for Walmart says that the closing of the Matteson facility is part of a restructuring effort aiming for efficiency during the company’s transition to an automation-centered company. Complete article
Popular sauté pans sold at Costco, Walmart recalled after reports they break while in use 04/06/2026
A major recall has been issued for thousands of popular sauté pans sold at Costco, Walmart and Amazon, with customers urged to stop using the products immediately amid nearly 100 complaints of the pan breaking while in use.
The voluntary recall, from importer E. Mishan & Sons Inc., applies to Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Stainless Steel Sauté Pans, according to an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The metal cap on the screw that connects the sauté pan to the handle can become detached, the commission says, and "forcefully eject when heated."
The impact poses a burn hazard to customers, officials said, with at least 98 incidents reported. At least one consumer reported receiving bruising and burn injuries. Complete article
A major recall has been issued for thousands of popular sauté pans sold at Costco, Walmart and Amazon, with customers urged to stop using the products immediately amid nearly 100 complaints of the pan breaking while in use.
The voluntary recall, from importer E. Mishan & Sons Inc., applies to Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Stainless Steel Sauté Pans, according to an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The metal cap on the screw that connects the sauté pan to the handle can become detached, the commission says, and "forcefully eject when heated."
The impact poses a burn hazard to customers, officials said, with at least 98 incidents reported. At least one consumer reported receiving bruising and burn injuries. Complete article
Walmart closing pair of fulfillment centers in Illinois, Massachusetts 04/03/2026
Stanford Ky. Walmart evacuated, closed until further notice as police work to clear 'possible threat' 04/02/2026
London Ky, Walmart closes after heavy police presence 04/02/2026 Earlier Thursday, the Walmart in Stanford was evacuated due to a bomb threat. It’s not known if these two incidents are related.
UPDATE: Bomb threat at Leitchfield Ky. Walmart unfounded, police say 04/03/2026
$150,000 Powerball ticket sold at Ohio Walmart 04/03/2026
Police investigating bomb threat at Portland Ind. Walmart 04/02/2026
Authorities seek reported subject in Berlin Vermont Walmart theft 04/03/2026
Traffic stop at metro Atlanta Ga. Walmart leads to arrests in drive-by shootings 04/07/2026
Two suspects are facing charges following a pair of connected drive-by shootings in Newton County last month.
Newton County deputies say the investigation began on March 24, when they responded to reports of a drive-by shooting along Heard Lane off Highway 142 North.
No one was hurt, but authorities said the shooting caused property damage. ........
On April 1, deputies found both suspects during a traffic stop at a Walmart on Salem Road. Authorities said a handgun was recovered from the vehicle. Investigators also executed a search warrant at a home on Cowan Road as part of the ongoing investigation. Complete article
Two suspects are facing charges following a pair of connected drive-by shootings in Newton County last month.
Newton County deputies say the investigation began on March 24, when they responded to reports of a drive-by shooting along Heard Lane off Highway 142 North.
No one was hurt, but authorities said the shooting caused property damage. ........
On April 1, deputies found both suspects during a traffic stop at a Walmart on Salem Road. Authorities said a handgun was recovered from the vehicle. Investigators also executed a search warrant at a home on Cowan Road as part of the ongoing investigation. Complete article
Man At Joliet Ill. Walmart On Route 59 Must Lose His 2014 Ford Fusion To Police: Glasgow 04/07/2026
The Will County State's Attorney's Office wants to make the 2014 Ford Fusion of Vincent Bond a forfeited asset for the police. Here's why.
JOLIET, IL — Vincent Bond, a Joliet 59-year-old man from the 400 block of Herkimer Street, has remained in the Will County Jail since Feb. 17 and now his troubles are mounting. Last week, the Will County State's Attorney's Office of Jim Glasgow filed a civil forfeiture case seeking to make Bond's 2014 Ford Fusion a forfeited asset for the police.
According to the court files, Bond used his Ford Fusion in connection with a retail theft of more than $300 of merchandise on Feb. 2 in Joliet. Bond, Tyler Grigsby and William Nobles all entered the Walmart store "with the intent to commit a retail theft," the court documents indicate.
That day, Joliet police officer White was sent to the Walmart store on Route 59 in regard to a delayed retail theft incident. A loss prevention security worker advised White that two men had stolen items from the store earlier that day. The stolen items had a value of $318.20 with additional items inside of a large tote bag that Walmart was not able to identify. Complete article
The Will County State's Attorney's Office wants to make the 2014 Ford Fusion of Vincent Bond a forfeited asset for the police. Here's why.
JOLIET, IL — Vincent Bond, a Joliet 59-year-old man from the 400 block of Herkimer Street, has remained in the Will County Jail since Feb. 17 and now his troubles are mounting. Last week, the Will County State's Attorney's Office of Jim Glasgow filed a civil forfeiture case seeking to make Bond's 2014 Ford Fusion a forfeited asset for the police.
According to the court files, Bond used his Ford Fusion in connection with a retail theft of more than $300 of merchandise on Feb. 2 in Joliet. Bond, Tyler Grigsby and William Nobles all entered the Walmart store "with the intent to commit a retail theft," the court documents indicate.
That day, Joliet police officer White was sent to the Walmart store on Route 59 in regard to a delayed retail theft incident. A loss prevention security worker advised White that two men had stolen items from the store earlier that day. The stolen items had a value of $318.20 with additional items inside of a large tote bag that Walmart was not able to identify. Complete article
Graco recalls car seats sold at Target, Walmart 04/07/2026
(Gray News) - Graco is recalling some of its car seats.
The issue involves the base of the Snug-Ride Turn and Slide infant car seats.
The affected car seats were sold at Amazon, Babylist, Target, Walmart and on GracoBaby.com.
Graco said the company discovered “a structural issue” during post-production testing, but did not further specify what the problem is. Complete article
(Gray News) - Graco is recalling some of its car seats.
The issue involves the base of the Snug-Ride Turn and Slide infant car seats.
The affected car seats were sold at Amazon, Babylist, Target, Walmart and on GracoBaby.com.
Graco said the company discovered “a structural issue” during post-production testing, but did not further specify what the problem is. Complete article
'Super Tech, Amazon, And Kirkland': Man Goes To Walmart. Then He Looks At Mobil 1 Oil And Has A Change Of Heart 04/07/2026
A mobile mechanic was changing the oil in a vehicle when he posed an important question: Is Walmart’s Super Tech brand any different than Mobil 1 motor oil?
TikTok creator @agmobilemechanic asked the question in a video posted last week. “Sometimes I wanna use that Walmart Super Tech because it’s like $19 bucks. You guys think it’s the same?” he asks.
In the comments section of the video, viewers offered their opinions on the quality of Super Tech compared to its competitors and suggested their favored brands of motor oil.
“Super Tech, Amazon, and Kirkland oil are all the exact same oil,” claimed one viewer. “Also, watch Project Farm. Super Tech is tested really well.” Complete article There are few if any disclosure laws about this so it's difficult if not impossible to know whether more expensive oil is worth it, and so-called experts often have undiclosed conflicts of interests.
A mobile mechanic was changing the oil in a vehicle when he posed an important question: Is Walmart’s Super Tech brand any different than Mobil 1 motor oil?
TikTok creator @agmobilemechanic asked the question in a video posted last week. “Sometimes I wanna use that Walmart Super Tech because it’s like $19 bucks. You guys think it’s the same?” he asks.
In the comments section of the video, viewers offered their opinions on the quality of Super Tech compared to its competitors and suggested their favored brands of motor oil.
“Super Tech, Amazon, and Kirkland oil are all the exact same oil,” claimed one viewer. “Also, watch Project Farm. Super Tech is tested really well.” Complete article There are few if any disclosure laws about this so it's difficult if not impossible to know whether more expensive oil is worth it, and so-called experts often have undiclosed conflicts of interests.
Hendersonville Tenn. police link man to reported Walmart thefts nationwide 04/02/2026
12 ducklings recovered from Walmart storm drain in Slidell La., reunited with their mother 04/03/2026
DIGITAL DILEMMA Walmart employee issues ‘red alert’ on all digital price tags as system faces massive glitch 04/03/2026 “It means that the batteries all need to be replaced. It’s nothing serious,” wrote one user.
Surveillance video reveals Alpine Township Mich. Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect in Aug. 2025 04/01/2026
Family of woman killed in Conway Arkansas Walmart stabbing speaks out 04/06/2026
Conway Arkansas Walmart stabbing suspect’s mother speaks on son’s arrest 04/06/2026
2 dogs die after being left in hot car in DeLand Fla. Walmart parking lot, police say 04/07/2026
DeLand, Fla. — Two dogs died from apparent heatstroke after being left inside a locked truck in a Walmart parking lot on Monday, according to the DeLand Police Department.
DeLand police responded to an animal complaint at the Walmart at 1699 N Woodland Blvd.
Witnesses told police they saw a man near a white truck with Texas license plates who appeared drunk before stumbling toward a wooded area near the plaza.
After two hours, they returned, saw the dogs still locked in the truck, and called the police. Complete article
DeLand, Fla. — Two dogs died from apparent heatstroke after being left inside a locked truck in a Walmart parking lot on Monday, according to the DeLand Police Department.
DeLand police responded to an animal complaint at the Walmart at 1699 N Woodland Blvd.
Witnesses told police they saw a man near a white truck with Texas license plates who appeared drunk before stumbling toward a wooded area near the plaza.
After two hours, they returned, saw the dogs still locked in the truck, and called the police. Complete article
Madison Alabama woman warns of Walmart impersonation scam 04/07/2026
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - One Madison woman is asking the public to be aware of scammers impersonating Walmart’s fraud prevention department.
Karen Boyd says she was going about her Tuesday morning when she received this automated message:
“Hello. This is Linda calling from Walmart account security and fraud prevention department. We are reaching out to inform you about a transaction of $2,499 that was recently attempted using your name and account information for an online purchase. Our automated security system has flagged this activity as potentially suspicious.”
Boyd, who has been scammed before, says she immediately suspected the automated call to be a scam. She called Walmart to find that there were no charges on her account. Complete article
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - One Madison woman is asking the public to be aware of scammers impersonating Walmart’s fraud prevention department.
Karen Boyd says she was going about her Tuesday morning when she received this automated message:
“Hello. This is Linda calling from Walmart account security and fraud prevention department. We are reaching out to inform you about a transaction of $2,499 that was recently attempted using your name and account information for an online purchase. Our automated security system has flagged this activity as potentially suspicious.”
Boyd, who has been scammed before, says she immediately suspected the automated call to be a scam. She called Walmart to find that there were no charges on her account. Complete article
Walmart on Thomasville Road refrigerators fail, food thrown out 04/07/2026
Shopping carts full of spoiled refrigerated food are lined up inside the Walmart on Thomasville Road after the refrigerators failed over night, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Refrigerated produce is taped off with caution tape after the refrigerators failed at the Walmart on Thomasville Road, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Complete article
Shopping carts full of spoiled refrigerated food are lined up inside the Walmart on Thomasville Road after the refrigerators failed over night, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Refrigerated produce is taped off with caution tape after the refrigerators failed at the Walmart on Thomasville Road, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Complete article
Walmart in Pearland Tx. evacuated as authorities respond to reports of bomb inside store, police say 04/07/2026
Walmart in Howell NJ evacuated after unfounded bomb threat 04/07/2026
Nothing found after bomb threat at Hardinsburg Ky. Walmart 04/07/2026
West Yellowstone Police search for missing man last seen at Blackfoot Montana Walmart 04/07/2026
$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Walmart Supercenter in Tarrant County Tx. 04/08/2026
Waynesboro Ga. standoff ends after suspect shot with less-lethal rounds 04/07/2026
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect accused of threatening to harm himself or law enforcement was shot with less-lethal rounds and taken to the hospital Tuesday after an armed standoff, officials said.
Around 11:17 a.m., deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Waynesboro Police Department, were dispatched to Tractor Supply for a reported theft of merchandise.
According to the Waynesboro Police Department, the store manager reported a male suspect, identified as Tommy Browner Jr., removed several power tools and concealed them inside an air hose reel box. ....
The shopping area along Hopkins Corner Drive, just off Burke Veterans Parkway, was shut down and blocked off, including access around Walmart, Tractor Supply, Waffle House, Dollar Tree and Taco Bell, crews said. Complete article
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect accused of threatening to harm himself or law enforcement was shot with less-lethal rounds and taken to the hospital Tuesday after an armed standoff, officials said.
Around 11:17 a.m., deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Waynesboro Police Department, were dispatched to Tractor Supply for a reported theft of merchandise.
According to the Waynesboro Police Department, the store manager reported a male suspect, identified as Tommy Browner Jr., removed several power tools and concealed them inside an air hose reel box. ....
The shopping area along Hopkins Corner Drive, just off Burke Veterans Parkway, was shut down and blocked off, including access around Walmart, Tractor Supply, Waffle House, Dollar Tree and Taco Bell, crews said. Complete article
Dead Body at Nebraska Walmart 04/08/2026
Police tape and squad cars stand near the site of a dead body found Wednesday, April 8, 2026 near Walmart on 84th and Fremont Street(s) in Lincoln. Complete article
Police tape and squad cars stand near the site of a dead body found Wednesday, April 8, 2026 near Walmart on 84th and Fremont Street(s) in Lincoln. Complete article
Police seek suspect in assault at Walmart gas station in Lebanon County Pa. 04/08/2026
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault at the Walmart Gas Station in the 1300 block of East Lehman Street in North Lebanon Township.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the gas station for a reported assault.
During the incident, the suspect allegedly used a racial slur before throwing a cup containing bodily fluid and coffee, along with cigarettes, at two victims.
One of the victims was identified as an elderly woman. Complete article
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault at the Walmart Gas Station in the 1300 block of East Lehman Street in North Lebanon Township.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the gas station for a reported assault.
During the incident, the suspect allegedly used a racial slur before throwing a cup containing bodily fluid and coffee, along with cigarettes, at two victims.
One of the victims was identified as an elderly woman. Complete article
Alameda County Ca. DA visits Union City Walmart to learn how store fights organized retail crime 04/08/2026
UNION CITY, Calif. (KGO) -- Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson toured the Union City Walmart on Tuesday to learn how the store is working to prevent organized retail crime, with the goal of helping the DA's office better prosecute those cases.
"When we talk about organized retail theft, it's not some young person who walks in and takes something. I'm not concerned about that. I'm concerned about people who are making a living doing this," Jones Dickson said.
The concern is focused on boosting, which involves professional shoplifters who are part of organized retail crime rings and steal merchandise to resell for profit.
Walmart executives showed what they are doing to prevent theft and explained current crime trends. Complete article
UNION CITY, Calif. (KGO) -- Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson toured the Union City Walmart on Tuesday to learn how the store is working to prevent organized retail crime, with the goal of helping the DA's office better prosecute those cases.
"When we talk about organized retail theft, it's not some young person who walks in and takes something. I'm not concerned about that. I'm concerned about people who are making a living doing this," Jones Dickson said.
The concern is focused on boosting, which involves professional shoplifters who are part of organized retail crime rings and steal merchandise to resell for profit.
Walmart executives showed what they are doing to prevent theft and explained current crime trends. Complete article
Woman Pays $50 for Sick Puppy in Walmart Parking Lot—Then It All Changes 04/09/2026
Most people leave a weekly grocery run with bags of food and household essentials. One woman, however, returned from Walmart with something entirely unexpected: a puppy.
Reddit user u/Efficient_Ad_6764 has gone viral after sharing how she unexpectedly became the owner of an alleged golden retriever puppy.
Across several posts, the woman has accumulated a combined total of 7,600 upvotes as users follow the dog’s rapid transformation from a neglected, flea‑covered stray to a lively companion now named Winston.
In her first post, which included photos of the tiny pup, the woman explained how the encounter began. "I was getting out of my car at Walmart when I saw someone selling puppies," she wrote. "I felt horrible because they all looked so exhausted from the heat." Complete article
Most people leave a weekly grocery run with bags of food and household essentials. One woman, however, returned from Walmart with something entirely unexpected: a puppy.
Reddit user u/Efficient_Ad_6764 has gone viral after sharing how she unexpectedly became the owner of an alleged golden retriever puppy.
Across several posts, the woman has accumulated a combined total of 7,600 upvotes as users follow the dog’s rapid transformation from a neglected, flea‑covered stray to a lively companion now named Winston.
In her first post, which included photos of the tiny pup, the woman explained how the encounter began. "I was getting out of my car at Walmart when I saw someone selling puppies," she wrote. "I felt horrible because they all looked so exhausted from the heat." Complete article
Insurer hits Walmart, Midea with $2.3 million suit over dehumidifier fire 04/0/2026
A single Frigidaire dehumidifier allegedly sparked a blaze - and a seven-figure payout
A North Carolina insurer is suing Midea and Walmart to recover more than $2.3 million paid after a dehumidifier allegedly sparked a house fire.
MIC General Insurance Corporation filed the suit on April 7 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, naming three Midea entities and Walmart Inc. as defendants. The case centers on a Frigidaire-branded dehumidifier that the insurer says malfunctioned and ignited a fire at a home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on or about September 15, 2024.
The insurer had provided residential property coverage to the homeowners, Kevin Liau and Jessica Park. According to court filings, they had used the dehumidifier in the ordinary way it was intended and had never encountered any issues with the product before the fire. The unit had not been modified or altered in any way. Complete article
A single Frigidaire dehumidifier allegedly sparked a blaze - and a seven-figure payout
A North Carolina insurer is suing Midea and Walmart to recover more than $2.3 million paid after a dehumidifier allegedly sparked a house fire.
MIC General Insurance Corporation filed the suit on April 7 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, naming three Midea entities and Walmart Inc. as defendants. The case centers on a Frigidaire-branded dehumidifier that the insurer says malfunctioned and ignited a fire at a home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on or about September 15, 2024.
The insurer had provided residential property coverage to the homeowners, Kevin Liau and Jessica Park. According to court filings, they had used the dehumidifier in the ordinary way it was intended and had never encountered any issues with the product before the fire. The unit had not been modified or altered in any way. Complete article
Police: Fake Walmart employee accused of shoplifting in Williamsburg Ky. 04/08/2026
Two men charged in separate theft cases at Jerseyville Ill. Walmart 04/06/2026
Teen flees from cops after alleged theft of food at Walmart in Leesburg Fla. 04/08/2026
Hartselle Alabama man gets suspended sentence for filming child in Walmart bathroom stall in May 2023 04/08/2026
Farmington Maine Walmart briefly locked down after man waves gun in parking lot 04/09/2026
FARMINGTON, Maine (WGME) -- Police say a Walmart in Farmington went into lockdown after an elderly man began waving a gun in the parking lot.
Police say they responded to the Walmart at 615 Wilton Road around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a man waving a gun in the parking.
The man also kept getting in and out of his vehicle and it was unclear if he was trying to leave. Complete article
FARMINGTON, Maine (WGME) -- Police say a Walmart in Farmington went into lockdown after an elderly man began waving a gun in the parking lot.
Police say they responded to the Walmart at 615 Wilton Road around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a man waving a gun in the parking.
The man also kept getting in and out of his vehicle and it was unclear if he was trying to leave. Complete article
Police: Man sleeping in car outside Las Vegas Nevada Walmart dies after suspect steals that car, crashes 04/11/2026
A man who was sleeping in a parked car outside a Las Vegas shopping center was killed Saturday after another man jumped into the car and tried to steal it, but crashed, police said.
The victim, in his 30s, was sleeping in the passenger seat of a black Hyundai Sonata that was parked near a Walmart Supercenter store at 4505 W. Charleston Blvd., near Arville Street, late Saturday morning, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Monique Rodriguez said in a media briefing Saturday evening. While the man slept, another family member was inside the Walmart, Rodriguez said.
That’s when another man, in his 50s, jumped into the vehicle and attempted to drive away, Rodriguez said. Shortly after the car left the parking lot, however, it crashed into a minivan and later into a large rock and a light pole.
“An unknown subject entered the front driver’s seat and started to drive away at a high rate of speed,” Rodriguez said, adding that police received an initial call about the crash just before 11 a.m. “The vehicle then rammed into the back of the silver minivan, causing it to spin out and continue northbound into the intersection of Charleston and Essex (Drive). The man in the passenger seat woke up to another man essentially kidnapping him.” Complete article
Police identify man arrested in connection with fatal carjacking outside Las Vegas Walmart 04/12/2026
A man who was sleeping in a parked car outside a Las Vegas shopping center was killed Saturday after another man jumped into the car and tried to steal it, but crashed, police said.
The victim, in his 30s, was sleeping in the passenger seat of a black Hyundai Sonata that was parked near a Walmart Supercenter store at 4505 W. Charleston Blvd., near Arville Street, late Saturday morning, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Monique Rodriguez said in a media briefing Saturday evening. While the man slept, another family member was inside the Walmart, Rodriguez said.
That’s when another man, in his 50s, jumped into the vehicle and attempted to drive away, Rodriguez said. Shortly after the car left the parking lot, however, it crashed into a minivan and later into a large rock and a light pole.
“An unknown subject entered the front driver’s seat and started to drive away at a high rate of speed,” Rodriguez said, adding that police received an initial call about the crash just before 11 a.m. “The vehicle then rammed into the back of the silver minivan, causing it to spin out and continue northbound into the intersection of Charleston and Essex (Drive). The man in the passenger seat woke up to another man essentially kidnapping him.” Complete article
Police identify man arrested in connection with fatal carjacking outside Las Vegas Walmart 04/12/2026
2 pedestrians hit by vehicle at Colorado Springs Walmart 04/09/2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirmed that two pedestrians were hit by a vehicle at a Colorado Springs Walmart Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened before 1 p.m. at the Walmart at East Platte Avenue and Chelton Road.
According to police, both people hit by the vehicle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. At this time, police said both are in stable condition.
CSPD said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperating with law enforcement, and at this time, speed and impairment are not suspected to be factors in the crash. Complete article
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirmed that two pedestrians were hit by a vehicle at a Colorado Springs Walmart Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened before 1 p.m. at the Walmart at East Platte Avenue and Chelton Road.
According to police, both people hit by the vehicle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. At this time, police said both are in stable condition.
CSPD said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperating with law enforcement, and at this time, speed and impairment are not suspected to be factors in the crash. Complete article
Elderly driver crashes into pedestrians, multiple vehicles at Siloam Springs Arkansas Walmart 04/10/2026
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — An elderly man drove through a Walmart parking lot in Siloam Springs, hitting two people and multiple vehicles Thursday, according to Siloam Springs police.
Investigators said there were no signs the driver was impaired. Officers believe the crash was caused by a medical issue.
Authorities said the driver struck two pedestrians in the parking lot. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Siloam Springs police said the incident happened at the Walmart off Highway 412.
Police also confirm eight vehicles were hit during the incident. Complete article
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — An elderly man drove through a Walmart parking lot in Siloam Springs, hitting two people and multiple vehicles Thursday, according to Siloam Springs police.
Investigators said there were no signs the driver was impaired. Officers believe the crash was caused by a medical issue.
Authorities said the driver struck two pedestrians in the parking lot. Both were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Siloam Springs police said the incident happened at the Walmart off Highway 412.
Police also confirm eight vehicles were hit during the incident. Complete article
Pursuit ends after suspect crashes into East Central ISD bus, DPS arrests him in Tx. Walmart parking lot 04/10/2026
No one on the bus was injured; suspect identified as Brandon Xavior Cortina, 21
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said troopers arrested a suspect wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies after he crashed into a school bus on Friday morning.
According to a DPS spokesperson, Brandon Xavior Cortina, 21, was being pursued by officers in Gonzales and Wilson counties when they lost sight of his vehicle.
While it is unclear why he was being pursued, troopers said they received a call about the vehicle, a black Ford Explorer, just before 9:30 a.m., and were able to find the vehicle.
The spokesperson said the suspect vehicle continued to evade troopers before it collided with an East Central Independent School District bus near Loop 410 and Rigsby Avenue. Complete article
No one on the bus was injured; suspect identified as Brandon Xavior Cortina, 21
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said troopers arrested a suspect wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies after he crashed into a school bus on Friday morning.
According to a DPS spokesperson, Brandon Xavior Cortina, 21, was being pursued by officers in Gonzales and Wilson counties when they lost sight of his vehicle.
While it is unclear why he was being pursued, troopers said they received a call about the vehicle, a black Ford Explorer, just before 9:30 a.m., and were able to find the vehicle.
The spokesperson said the suspect vehicle continued to evade troopers before it collided with an East Central Independent School District bus near Loop 410 and Rigsby Avenue. Complete article
Walmart Accused of ‘Fraud’ After Video Goes Viral: ‘Actually Illegal’ 04/08/2026
A shopper at a Walmart has shared what happened when he weighed what was supposed to be a five-pound (2.3 kilograms) bag of potatoes and viewers were outraged when they saw the result.
TikTok user zuesandlouienation1 drew 882,000 views in three days of a video in which he filmed himself picking up bags of potatoes and bringing them to a nearby scale.
The first bag weighed 3.15 pounds (1.4 kg). The user chuckled grimly. The next one weighed 3.49 pounds (1.6 kgs).
The user started looking for bags with more potatoes and he weighed another—4.84 pounds (2.2 kgs)—before finally putting one on the scale that weighed 5.50 pounds (2.5 kgs).
"That’s fraud," a critic declared. Complete article
A shopper at a Walmart has shared what happened when he weighed what was supposed to be a five-pound (2.3 kilograms) bag of potatoes and viewers were outraged when they saw the result.
TikTok user zuesandlouienation1 drew 882,000 views in three days of a video in which he filmed himself picking up bags of potatoes and bringing them to a nearby scale.
The first bag weighed 3.15 pounds (1.4 kg). The user chuckled grimly. The next one weighed 3.49 pounds (1.6 kgs).
The user started looking for bags with more potatoes and he weighed another—4.84 pounds (2.2 kgs)—before finally putting one on the scale that weighed 5.50 pounds (2.5 kgs).
"That’s fraud," a critic declared. Complete article
East Cobb Ga. neighbors concerned over Walmart drone hub proposed for store nearby 04/10/2026
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Six Walmart stores in metro Atlanta offer drone service, and now the company wants to add a drone hub in East Cobb.
So far, an online petition opposing it has over 500 signatures.
Many neighbors near the proposed site told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that they’re worried about the noise.
“We are very concerned about what this is going to do to our property values, but also the noise we are going to be hearing,” neighbor Stefanie Stoltz said.
Stoltz is one of the more than 500 people who signed the petition in opposition to the proposed drone station on Johnson Ferry Road.
“We are also concerned about potential dangers if something malfunctions and it drops,” Stoltz said. Complete article
Cobb County denies Walmart's request to launch drone delivery service in East Cobb 04/21/2026 The Commissioners said this wasn't an issue about drone technology but about land use at the Walmart location.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Six Walmart stores in metro Atlanta offer drone service, and now the company wants to add a drone hub in East Cobb.
So far, an online petition opposing it has over 500 signatures.
Many neighbors near the proposed site told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that they’re worried about the noise.
“We are very concerned about what this is going to do to our property values, but also the noise we are going to be hearing,” neighbor Stefanie Stoltz said.
Stoltz is one of the more than 500 people who signed the petition in opposition to the proposed drone station on Johnson Ferry Road.
“We are also concerned about potential dangers if something malfunctions and it drops,” Stoltz said. Complete article
Cobb County denies Walmart's request to launch drone delivery service in East Cobb 04/21/2026 The Commissioners said this wasn't an issue about drone technology but about land use at the Walmart location.
Stowaway Cat Traveled Over 70 Miles in Walmart Delivery Truck Across Canada 04/10/2026
The cat was discovered by Walmart logistics workers in Cornwall after traveling from Montreal.
An adventurous cat is safe after taking an unexpected long journey across Canada inside of a transport truck trailer.
In a Facebook post shared on Thursday, April 2, the rescue group, Lost & Found Pets of Ottawa and Surrounding Areas, said the black-and-white cat was discovered one day earlier by workers at a Walmart logistics facility in Cornwall, Ontario.
According to the post, the animal was found inside a trailer that had traveled from a Walmart Supercenter in Montreal, leading rescuers to believe the cat may have climbed aboard the truck before being transported a little over 72 miles away from home. Complete article
The cat was discovered by Walmart logistics workers in Cornwall after traveling from Montreal.
An adventurous cat is safe after taking an unexpected long journey across Canada inside of a transport truck trailer.
In a Facebook post shared on Thursday, April 2, the rescue group, Lost & Found Pets of Ottawa and Surrounding Areas, said the black-and-white cat was discovered one day earlier by workers at a Walmart logistics facility in Cornwall, Ontario.
According to the post, the animal was found inside a trailer that had traveled from a Walmart Supercenter in Montreal, leading rescuers to believe the cat may have climbed aboard the truck before being transported a little over 72 miles away from home. Complete article
White rice sold at Target, Walmart, other chains recalled for possible presence of foreign material 04/09/2026
A popular brand of white rice sold at Walmart, Target, Giant and other major grocery chains has been recalled for the possible presence of foreign material.
Wegmans grocery chain issued a recall notice for the organic jasmine white rice from Lundberg Family Farms. The notice followed a voluntary recall of 4,500 cases of the rice, which is also sold at Target, Walmart, Giant and Hy-Vee stores nationwide. .....
The recalled rice may contain foreign material that could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, but it's unclear what the exact foreign material may be. Complete article
A popular brand of white rice sold at Walmart, Target, Giant and other major grocery chains has been recalled for the possible presence of foreign material.
Wegmans grocery chain issued a recall notice for the organic jasmine white rice from Lundberg Family Farms. The notice followed a voluntary recall of 4,500 cases of the rice, which is also sold at Target, Walmart, Giant and Hy-Vee stores nationwide. .....
The recalled rice may contain foreign material that could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, but it's unclear what the exact foreign material may be. Complete article
Coventry RI police searching for suspect in Walmart shoplifting 04/09/2026
Hubert man charged in Onslow County NC Walmart secret peeping 04/06/2026
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspected Gunman in Rochester Minn. Walmart Shooting 04/10/2026
Walmart Return Scam Allegation Leads to Felony Arrest in Paragould Arkansas 04/09/2026
Walmart scam warning 04/09/2026
Employee killed in shooting in Walmart parking lot at Nitro WV Marketplace, deputies say 04/13/2026
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Walmart at Nitro Marketplace on Monday, Kanawha County deputies said.
Multiple agencies, including the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, Nitro Police Department and St. Albans Police Department, are currently on scene.
Deputies said it is being investigated as a homicide, however, the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear. Complete article
Man charged with murder in Nitro Walmart employee’s death 04/13/2026
Walmart worker who doesn't return from break found 'slumped over' in car after father of her children followed and shot her dead, cops say 04/14/2026
Hearing postponed for man accused in Nitro WV Walmart employee’s death 04/20/2026
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Walmart at Nitro Marketplace on Monday, Kanawha County deputies said.
Multiple agencies, including the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, Nitro Police Department and St. Albans Police Department, are currently on scene.
Deputies said it is being investigated as a homicide, however, the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear. Complete article
Man charged with murder in Nitro Walmart employee’s death 04/13/2026
Walmart worker who doesn't return from break found 'slumped over' in car after father of her children followed and shot her dead, cops say 04/14/2026
Hearing postponed for man accused in Nitro WV Walmart employee’s death 04/20/2026
Police kill woman who slashed 3-year-old boy during kidnapping attempt at Omaha Nebraska Walmart 04/14/2026
OMAHA, Neb. — Officers killed a woman who slashed a 3-year-old boy with a knife at a Walmart in Omaha, police said.
What led to the deadly shooting at Walmart.
Officers arrived at the Walmart, located near 72nd and Pine streets, at 9:20 a.m. after receiving a call asking for police, Omaha police Deputy Chief Scott Gray said.
At the scene, officers saw a woman outside the Walmart holding a knife to a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, Gray said. The officers gave the suspect verbal commands, and video shows the suspect swiping a knife at the child, cutting him across the face. Complete article
'Only a matter of time': Omaha priest, also crime victim, criticizes mental health system after woman slashed boy at Walmart 04/15/2026
Omaha Police took Noemi Guzman to hospital hours before fatal shooting at Walmart 04/15/2026
OMAHA, Neb. — Officers killed a woman who slashed a 3-year-old boy with a knife at a Walmart in Omaha, police said.
What led to the deadly shooting at Walmart.
Officers arrived at the Walmart, located near 72nd and Pine streets, at 9:20 a.m. after receiving a call asking for police, Omaha police Deputy Chief Scott Gray said.
At the scene, officers saw a woman outside the Walmart holding a knife to a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart, Gray said. The officers gave the suspect verbal commands, and video shows the suspect swiping a knife at the child, cutting him across the face. Complete article
'Only a matter of time': Omaha priest, also crime victim, criticizes mental health system after woman slashed boy at Walmart 04/15/2026
Omaha Police took Noemi Guzman to hospital hours before fatal shooting at Walmart 04/15/2026
Two people shot, killed at Walmart in Ashland Va. 04/15/2026
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two people are dead after a shooting at a Walmart shopping center in Hanover County on Wednesday.
The evening of Wednesday, April 15, first responders with both the Ashland Police Department and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Walmart at 145 S. Hill Carter Parkway for report of a shooting.
Details are very limited at this time. However, a spokesperson for Ashland Police told 8News that two people are dead. Complete article
New information about double homicide near Ashland Walmart 04/27/2026
Suspect denied bond after double fatal shooting near Virginia Walmart 04/30/2026
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two people are dead after a shooting at a Walmart shopping center in Hanover County on Wednesday.
The evening of Wednesday, April 15, first responders with both the Ashland Police Department and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Walmart at 145 S. Hill Carter Parkway for report of a shooting.
Details are very limited at this time. However, a spokesperson for Ashland Police told 8News that two people are dead. Complete article
New information about double homicide near Ashland Walmart 04/27/2026
Suspect denied bond after double fatal shooting near Virginia Walmart 04/30/2026
One dead after car crash at Walmart on East Chestnut Junction City Kansas - Walmart currently closed 04/13/2026
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 8:28 p.m., officers with the Junction City Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, located at 521 E. Chestnut Street, in reference to a reported vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had struck large electrical components associated with the business. One individual was found deceased inside the vehicle. Officers immediately secured the scene and requested the assistance of detectives.
Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation related to the incident. At this time, no foul play is suspected. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Complete article
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 8:28 p.m., officers with the Junction City Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, located at 521 E. Chestnut Street, in reference to a reported vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had struck large electrical components associated with the business. One individual was found deceased inside the vehicle. Officers immediately secured the scene and requested the assistance of detectives.
Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation related to the incident. At this time, no foul play is suspected. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Complete article
Kansas City Missouri police investigate fight involving ‘about 30 people’ at Walmart 04/12/2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are investigating a reported assault at an east Kansas City Walmart.
Officers from several police departments responded to the store at Interstate 70 and Sterling Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department.
When officers arrived, they worked to break up a group of “about 30 people” according to the spokesperson.
Video shared by people on social media showed a number of police officers arriving at the store, as well as police with a large group of people in the parking lot near the store’s entrance. Complete article
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are investigating a reported assault at an east Kansas City Walmart.
Officers from several police departments responded to the store at Interstate 70 and Sterling Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department.
When officers arrived, they worked to break up a group of “about 30 people” according to the spokesperson.
Video shared by people on social media showed a number of police officers arriving at the store, as well as police with a large group of people in the parking lot near the store’s entrance. Complete article
5 people hurt after two dogs fight inside Walmart in Palm Harbor Fla. 04/14/2026
The two dogs are not service animals.
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Five people were hurt after two dogs got into a fight Tuesday afternoon inside a Walmart in Palm Harbor.
Pinellas County deputies responded around 12:48 p.m. to the store on U.S. 19.
During the fight, three Walmart employees and the two dog owners sustained minor injuries, according to the sheriff's office. One person was transported to the hospital for high blood pressure. Complete article
The two dogs are not service animals.
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Five people were hurt after two dogs got into a fight Tuesday afternoon inside a Walmart in Palm Harbor.
Pinellas County deputies responded around 12:48 p.m. to the store on U.S. 19.
During the fight, three Walmart employees and the two dog owners sustained minor injuries, according to the sheriff's office. One person was transported to the hospital for high blood pressure. Complete article
Belvidere man arrested after allegedly threatening Ill. Walmart employee with stun gun 04/14/2026
BELVIDERE, Ill (WTVO) — The Belvidere Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened a Walmart employee with a stun gun on Monday April, 13.
According to police, officers responded to the Walmart at 2101 Gateway Center Drive for a reported retail theft. Authorities said 34-year-old Jesus Lopez-Ramirez brandished a stun gun when a Walmart associate attempted to stop him from leaving the store.
Officers later located Lopez-Ramirez near Genoa Road and I-90, where he was taken into custody and transported to the Belvidere Police Department. Complete article
BELVIDERE, Ill (WTVO) — The Belvidere Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened a Walmart employee with a stun gun on Monday April, 13.
According to police, officers responded to the Walmart at 2101 Gateway Center Drive for a reported retail theft. Authorities said 34-year-old Jesus Lopez-Ramirez brandished a stun gun when a Walmart associate attempted to stop him from leaving the store.
Officers later located Lopez-Ramirez near Genoa Road and I-90, where he was taken into custody and transported to the Belvidere Police Department. Complete article
‘Somebody here saved my life’: SC Walmart employee refuses gun sale before alleged sword burglary 04/13/2026
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — A Walmart employee is being called a hero after allegedly refusing to sell a gun to a man the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says burglarized a business with a sword.
Employees said a stranger walked into the Walmart in Boiling Springs on Tuesday and said someone there had saved his life the day before.
“He said, ‘Somebody here saved my life yesterday.’ I get chills myself when I think about it. Because he (the gun counter employee) practices safety all the time,” said Monay, a team lead at Walmart.
The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said something felt wrong behind the counter, so he made the call and said no. He then alerted his manager. Complete article
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — A Walmart employee is being called a hero after allegedly refusing to sell a gun to a man the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says burglarized a business with a sword.
Employees said a stranger walked into the Walmart in Boiling Springs on Tuesday and said someone there had saved his life the day before.
“He said, ‘Somebody here saved my life yesterday.’ I get chills myself when I think about it. Because he (the gun counter employee) practices safety all the time,” said Monay, a team lead at Walmart.
The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said something felt wrong behind the counter, so he made the call and said no. He then alerted his manager. Complete article
Bobby Jones Ga. Walmart was wrong move for nine-pound cocaine deal 04/15/2026
Three Florida men apparently chose the absolute worst place to conduct a high-stakes drug deal Tuesday morning: right outside a Walmart on Bobby Jones Expressway at 10 a.m. while federal agents were already watching.
According to authorities, the trio showed up to move nearly nine pounds of cocaine, seemingly unaware that the DEA and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office had front-row seats to the entire transaction.
Once the deal wrapped up, officers pulled over a white Nissan Altima tied to the operation.
Two of the suspects tried to make a run for it, but their escape attempt didn’t get far. Deputies quickly tracked them down. By the time it was over, authorities had recovered roughly 4,000 grams of cocaine — just shy of nine pounds — along with a Ruger revolver on one suspect and a .22 caliber Glock inside the car. Complete article
Three Florida men apparently chose the absolute worst place to conduct a high-stakes drug deal Tuesday morning: right outside a Walmart on Bobby Jones Expressway at 10 a.m. while federal agents were already watching.
According to authorities, the trio showed up to move nearly nine pounds of cocaine, seemingly unaware that the DEA and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office had front-row seats to the entire transaction.
Once the deal wrapped up, officers pulled over a white Nissan Altima tied to the operation.
Two of the suspects tried to make a run for it, but their escape attempt didn’t get far. Deputies quickly tracked them down. By the time it was over, authorities had recovered roughly 4,000 grams of cocaine — just shy of nine pounds — along with a Ruger revolver on one suspect and a .22 caliber Glock inside the car. Complete article
Blackfoot Police clarify no robbery occurred after large response, lockdown at Blackfoot Idaho Walmart 04/15/2026
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Police say no robbery took place following a large law enforcement response at Walmart this Wednesday morning.
The incident began at approximately 10:51 a.m. when the Blackfoot Police Department received reports of a potential bank robbery threat at the Westmark Credit Union. While officers were en route, dispatchers received a description of the suspect and their vehicle.
By the time police arrived at the credit union, the individual had fled. However, officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description in the parking lot of the neighboring Walmart.
To ensure public safety, the Blackfoot Police Department worked with Walmart's management to secure the store for approximately ten minutes while searching for the suspect. During the brief lockdown, the alleged suspect was located inside the store and detained without incident. Complete article
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Police say no robbery took place following a large law enforcement response at Walmart this Wednesday morning.
The incident began at approximately 10:51 a.m. when the Blackfoot Police Department received reports of a potential bank robbery threat at the Westmark Credit Union. While officers were en route, dispatchers received a description of the suspect and their vehicle.
By the time police arrived at the credit union, the individual had fled. However, officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description in the parking lot of the neighboring Walmart.
To ensure public safety, the Blackfoot Police Department worked with Walmart's management to secure the store for approximately ten minutes while searching for the suspect. During the brief lockdown, the alleged suspect was located inside the store and detained without incident. Complete article
Fire at Crowley La. Walmart caused by electric bicycle battery 04/14/2026
CROWLEY, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters were called out to Walmart after an electric bicycle battery caught fire, according to the Crowley Fire Department.
Officials reported crews responded to the grocery receiving side of the store on Monday, April 13, and found the battery on fire.
Firefighters quickly put out the flames and secured the area. Complete article
CROWLEY, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters were called out to Walmart after an electric bicycle battery caught fire, according to the Crowley Fire Department.
Officials reported crews responded to the grocery receiving side of the store on Monday, April 13, and found the battery on fire.
Firefighters quickly put out the flames and secured the area. Complete article
Brush fire reported in parking lot of Greenville Co. SC Walmart 04/12/2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Boiling Springs and Greenville County fire departments responded to a brush fire on Sunday afternoon.
FOX Carolina crews reported the small brush fire in the parking lot of the Walmart on Pelham Road.
It has since been contained. Complete article
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Boiling Springs and Greenville County fire departments responded to a brush fire on Sunday afternoon.
FOX Carolina crews reported the small brush fire in the parking lot of the Walmart on Pelham Road.
It has since been contained. Complete article
Thousands of infant car seats sold by Walmart recalled 04/15/2026
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Infant car seats sold at Walmart stores and online are being recalled for safety risks, according to a notice posted on the company’s website.
Over 5,000 seats manufactured by Graco Children’s Products, Inc., were included in the safety recall notice issued by the United States Department of Transportation.
The notice warns that base-locking hooks may allow the carrier to detach “under certain crash conditions,” increasing the risk of injuries to children.
All of the affected car seats have manufacturer dates between Dec. 1, 2025, and March 27, 2026. Complete article
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Infant car seats sold at Walmart stores and online are being recalled for safety risks, according to a notice posted on the company’s website.
Over 5,000 seats manufactured by Graco Children’s Products, Inc., were included in the safety recall notice issued by the United States Department of Transportation.
The notice warns that base-locking hooks may allow the carrier to detach “under certain crash conditions,” increasing the risk of injuries to children.
All of the affected car seats have manufacturer dates between Dec. 1, 2025, and March 27, 2026. Complete article
Lawyer's use of AI was ‘perilous shortcut’ in Walmart case, US judge says 04/15/2026
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A judge has rebuked an Indiana lawyer for copying and pasting a response from an artificial intelligence program in a federal court filing, finding he ceded his professional judgment to AI in his client's employment lawsuit against retail giant Walmart (WMT.O), opens new tab.
“AI is a useful tool, but not a substitute for good lawyering,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim Baker in Indianapolis said in an order. Complete article
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A judge has rebuked an Indiana lawyer for copying and pasting a response from an artificial intelligence program in a federal court filing, finding he ceded his professional judgment to AI in his client's employment lawsuit against retail giant Walmart (WMT.O), opens new tab.
“AI is a useful tool, but not a substitute for good lawyering,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Tim Baker in Indianapolis said in an order. Complete article
Arlington Tx. Walmart sells winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million 04/10/2026
Jonesboro couple accused of stealing from Arkansas Walmart four times in two weeks 04/10/2026
‘Her recovery literally is miraculous’: Walmart Heart celebrates Church Hill girl after series of health issues 04/11/2026
New details in fatal Osceola NC Walmart shooting, in March, reveal the teen's gun belonged to family member 03/11/2026
Bono woman accused of felony theft after Walmart cart walkout in Paragould Arkansas 04/13/2026
Shooting at the Pueblo Colorado northside Walmart on Thursday evening is under investigation; one person was injured 04/17/2026
PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The Pueblo Police Department says one person was shot and another person is in custody following an altercation at the north side Walmart on Thursday.
According to police, the shooting took place just before 11:00 p.m. According to police, the shooting started as a verbal disturbance between two people before escalating. The department appeared to know each other.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and another person was taken into custody, according to the department.
A Pueblo Police Department spokesperson says their office is still interviewing witnesses, and no further information will be shared at this time. Complete article
PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The Pueblo Police Department says one person was shot and another person is in custody following an altercation at the north side Walmart on Thursday.
According to police, the shooting took place just before 11:00 p.m. According to police, the shooting started as a verbal disturbance between two people before escalating. The department appeared to know each other.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and another person was taken into custody, according to the department.
A Pueblo Police Department spokesperson says their office is still interviewing witnesses, and no further information will be shared at this time. Complete article
Post Falls Idaho Police investigating death in Walmart parking lot 04/17/2026
POST FALLS, Idaho - Post Falls Police are trying to determine what happened to a man who was found dead in a car in the Walmart parking lot.
An employee of the store at Pointe Parkway called 911 Thursday to report there was a man dead in a vehicle.
Police found the 54-year-old man and say he had been dead for some time.
He appeared to have been living in his vehicle.
Police say there were no immediate signs of foul play and they don't think there's a threat to the community. Complete article
POST FALLS, Idaho - Post Falls Police are trying to determine what happened to a man who was found dead in a car in the Walmart parking lot.
An employee of the store at Pointe Parkway called 911 Thursday to report there was a man dead in a vehicle.
Police found the 54-year-old man and say he had been dead for some time.
He appeared to have been living in his vehicle.
Police say there were no immediate signs of foul play and they don't think there's a threat to the community. Complete article
Man arrested, charged with stabbing Bowie Md. Walmart employee: Police 04/17/2026
BOWIE, Md. (DC News Now) — A man was arrested Friday for allegedly stabbing a Walmart employee in Bowie, according to the Bowie Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing at 10:10 p.m. Thursday inside a Walmart in the 3300 block of Crain Highway.
There, officers found a man who had been stabbed in the head, back and arm. He was treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital. Complete article
BOWIE, Md. (DC News Now) — A man was arrested Friday for allegedly stabbing a Walmart employee in Bowie, according to the Bowie Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing at 10:10 p.m. Thursday inside a Walmart in the 3300 block of Crain Highway.
There, officers found a man who had been stabbed in the head, back and arm. He was treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital. Complete article
BRAWL-MART II: Large Fight on Video at Arkansas Walmart on Highland Drive 04/17/2026
JONESBORO, Ark. — A melee broke out Thursday night at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro, and some of the fighting was caught on video.
JPD’s Public Information Official Sally Smith said no police reports were completed about the incidents. There were, however, two 911 calls.
NEA Report requested the call logs. In one of the 911 calls made at 7:17 PM, the caller states that 20 people were fighting, many younger. No associates were injured. One black Malibu left the scene on Highland Drive, but they were gone by the time police arrived.
A second 911 call at 7:18 PM reported that the groups were beating employees. The groups scattered and were in random parts of the store shortly thereafter. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. — A melee broke out Thursday night at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro, and some of the fighting was caught on video.
JPD’s Public Information Official Sally Smith said no police reports were completed about the incidents. There were, however, two 911 calls.
NEA Report requested the call logs. In one of the 911 calls made at 7:17 PM, the caller states that 20 people were fighting, many younger. No associates were injured. One black Malibu left the scene on Highland Drive, but they were gone by the time police arrived.
A second 911 call at 7:18 PM reported that the groups were beating employees. The groups scattered and were in random parts of the store shortly thereafter. Complete article
Service dog taken from elderly woman in front of Nevada Walmart on Boulder Highway 04/17/2026
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — An elderly woman is without her service dog after it was taken in front of a Walmart on Boulder Highway last month, prompting Metro to release surveillance images and ask the public for help.
Police have avoided using the word “stolen,” instead describing the dog as “taken,” and are seeking any information about what happened. Surveillance footage shows a woman walking toward a white dog near a crosswalk in front of the store. The woman is seen emerging from a white van and leaving with the dog.
At a nearby shopping center along Boulder Highway, local pet owners reacted with concern and frustration.
“Well, that is terrible. I mean, if it was a service dog, that is even worse,” said Edna Maldonado, a pet owner. Complete article
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — An elderly woman is without her service dog after it was taken in front of a Walmart on Boulder Highway last month, prompting Metro to release surveillance images and ask the public for help.
Police have avoided using the word “stolen,” instead describing the dog as “taken,” and are seeking any information about what happened. Surveillance footage shows a woman walking toward a white dog near a crosswalk in front of the store. The woman is seen emerging from a white van and leaving with the dog.
At a nearby shopping center along Boulder Highway, local pet owners reacted with concern and frustration.
“Well, that is terrible. I mean, if it was a service dog, that is even worse,” said Edna Maldonado, a pet owner. Complete article
Amazon’s Alleged Price-Fixing Targets Walmart, Home Depot 04/20/2026
Amazon.com Inc. coerced Levi Strauss & Co. and other prominent brands into an alleged price-fixing scheme that influenced costs for a wide variety of goods on retail websites operated by Walmart Inc., Target Corp., Home Depot Inc., Chewy Inc. and others, according to court documents unsealed Monday.
The filing is part of California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s 2022 antitrust lawsuit alleging Amazon artificially inflated product prices to protect its profit margins. Bonta is seeking to prevent the company from engaging in the alleged price-fixing practices while the lawsuit, scheduled for trial in January 2027, proceeds. His is one of several antitrust cases against the e-commerce giant, which captures about 40 cents of every dollar spent online in the US. Complete article
Amazon.com Inc. coerced Levi Strauss & Co. and other prominent brands into an alleged price-fixing scheme that influenced costs for a wide variety of goods on retail websites operated by Walmart Inc., Target Corp., Home Depot Inc., Chewy Inc. and others, according to court documents unsealed Monday.
The filing is part of California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s 2022 antitrust lawsuit alleging Amazon artificially inflated product prices to protect its profit margins. Bonta is seeking to prevent the company from engaging in the alleged price-fixing practices while the lawsuit, scheduled for trial in January 2027, proceeds. His is one of several antitrust cases against the e-commerce giant, which captures about 40 cents of every dollar spent online in the US. Complete article
Video shows hail shattering skylights at Paola, Kansas, Walmart 04/16/2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cities across multiple Kansas City metro counties are left picking up the pieces after a week of severe storms, hail and tornadoes.
Now, in the aftermath of it all, new videos and photos are emerging, showing the true extent of the damage.
On Wednesday night, two cities in Miami County, Kansas — Osawatomie and Paola — verbally issued a state of emergency following a severe hailstorm. Complete article
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cities across multiple Kansas City metro counties are left picking up the pieces after a week of severe storms, hail and tornadoes.
Now, in the aftermath of it all, new videos and photos are emerging, showing the true extent of the damage.
On Wednesday night, two cities in Miami County, Kansas — Osawatomie and Paola — verbally issued a state of emergency following a severe hailstorm. Complete article
Future of Conn. Walmart checkout limits confirmed in US state after bold new move to change how we pay at retail giant 04/20/2026
WALMART shoppers will keep breezing through self-checkouts after a major crackdown on the machines was quietly killed.
Lawmakers in Connecticut have pulled the plug on a controversial bill that would have limited self-checkouts and forced stores to put more staff on tills.
The move means Walmart customers in the state will continue to use self-checkout lanes without new restrictions, despite growing pressure to rein them in.
The proposed law would have forced retailers to run one staffed checkout for every two self-service machines, and capped self-checkouts at just eight per store.
But the plan died behind closed doors on Friday after failing to gain enough support.
Sen. Gary Winfield admitted defeat, saying: “I have to give in every once in a while. It just wasn’t going to make it today.” Complete article
WALMART shoppers will keep breezing through self-checkouts after a major crackdown on the machines was quietly killed.
Lawmakers in Connecticut have pulled the plug on a controversial bill that would have limited self-checkouts and forced stores to put more staff on tills.
The move means Walmart customers in the state will continue to use self-checkout lanes without new restrictions, despite growing pressure to rein them in.
The proposed law would have forced retailers to run one staffed checkout for every two self-service machines, and capped self-checkouts at just eight per store.
But the plan died behind closed doors on Friday after failing to gain enough support.
Sen. Gary Winfield admitted defeat, saying: “I have to give in every once in a while. It just wasn’t going to make it today.” Complete article
Ex-Walmart Compliance Chief to Lead Dentons’ Johannesburg 04/20/2026
Lackay-Walters brings more than 15 years of in-house experience across two multinational companies.
Dentons South Africa has appointed former Walmart chief ethics and compliance officer Louise Lackay-Walters as managing partner of its Johannesburg office. Complete article
Lackay-Walters brings more than 15 years of in-house experience across two multinational companies.
Dentons South Africa has appointed former Walmart chief ethics and compliance officer Louise Lackay-Walters as managing partner of its Johannesburg office. Complete article
Suspect steals work boots at Pa. Walmart 04/14/2026
Kansas Walmart employee accused of stealing over $1,000 of items on a weekly basis 04/13/2026
Walmart shopper claims $25 million from Florida Lottery. How much he took home 04/15/2026
Arrest made after alleged NY Walmart burglary 04/13/2026
Records: SC issued gun permit to man with two domestic violence convictions 04/16/2026
Wichita Falls woman arrested for Tx. Walmart theft, multiple convictions 04/16/2026
A former Hillsboro Tx. Walmart employee is facing charges for Trespassing and Resisting Arrest 04/20/2026
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) – A former employee of the Walmart at 401 Coke Street in Hillsboro recently showed up at the store and created a disturbance, refusing to leave.
The Hillsboro Department of Public Safety Communications Center received a call from the aforementioned Walmart at approximately 11:06 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, regarding the employee refusing to leave. Officers responded and contacted the ex-employee, who has been identified as 29-year-old Colten Couch of Hillsboro, Texas, and attempted to resolve the matter through verbal communication and de-escalation efforts, giving Couch instruction to leave the property at the request of the Walmart Management team. Couch refused to comply.
After the officers multiple warnings to Couch to leave, Walmart management wished to pursue charges against him for Criminal Trespass. Couch was advised that he was under arrest and resisted arrest while attempting to evade the responding officer. Additional officers then contacted Couch outside the store where he continued resisting arrest, but he was eventually apprehended by the officers and taken into custody. Complete article
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) – A former employee of the Walmart at 401 Coke Street in Hillsboro recently showed up at the store and created a disturbance, refusing to leave.
The Hillsboro Department of Public Safety Communications Center received a call from the aforementioned Walmart at approximately 11:06 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, regarding the employee refusing to leave. Officers responded and contacted the ex-employee, who has been identified as 29-year-old Colten Couch of Hillsboro, Texas, and attempted to resolve the matter through verbal communication and de-escalation efforts, giving Couch instruction to leave the property at the request of the Walmart Management team. Couch refused to comply.
After the officers multiple warnings to Couch to leave, Walmart management wished to pursue charges against him for Criminal Trespass. Couch was advised that he was under arrest and resisted arrest while attempting to evade the responding officer. Additional officers then contacted Couch outside the store where he continued resisting arrest, but he was eventually apprehended by the officers and taken into custody. Complete article
Neighbors take a stand against Ga. Walmart's drone delivery expansion 04/20/2026
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County officials are set to consider a plan Tuesday that would allow a Walmart on Johnson Ferry Road to launch a drone delivery operation.
What we know:
Residents living near the Johnson Ferry Road Walmart are pushing back against the potential introduction of a drone delivery hub in their neighborhood.
Opponent Nick Thompson told FOX 5 that he fears the service would disrupt the quiet nature of his community, while resident Tyler Rogers expressed concerns regarding potential drone failures and noise levels.
A petition launched to stop the project has received over 1,175 signatures. Complete article
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County officials are set to consider a plan Tuesday that would allow a Walmart on Johnson Ferry Road to launch a drone delivery operation.
What we know:
Residents living near the Johnson Ferry Road Walmart are pushing back against the potential introduction of a drone delivery hub in their neighborhood.
Opponent Nick Thompson told FOX 5 that he fears the service would disrupt the quiet nature of his community, while resident Tyler Rogers expressed concerns regarding potential drone failures and noise levels.
A petition launched to stop the project has received over 1,175 signatures. Complete article
I worked for Walmart. Employees at big corporations aren’t to blame. 04/22/2026
To the Editor:
As a former employee of Walmart and other big companies I’d like for it to be known that it’s not always the employees fault for being stretched so thin, but still having to do so many tasks.
Apparently, as time and technology have improved, unfortunately, so has time allotted for customer service or conversational communication decreased exponentially.
To be told within an 8-hour shift that I’m not allowed more then 8.25 minutes of customer service communication is simply not acceptable as an employee or being a customer.
Fix your big company attitudes legally and literally or say goodbye like K-Mart, Sears, Woolworths, etc. Complete article
To the Editor:
As a former employee of Walmart and other big companies I’d like for it to be known that it’s not always the employees fault for being stretched so thin, but still having to do so many tasks.
Apparently, as time and technology have improved, unfortunately, so has time allotted for customer service or conversational communication decreased exponentially.
To be told within an 8-hour shift that I’m not allowed more then 8.25 minutes of customer service communication is simply not acceptable as an employee or being a customer.
Fix your big company attitudes legally and literally or say goodbye like K-Mart, Sears, Woolworths, etc. Complete article
WATCH: Firefighters rescue 13 ducklings from storm drain at South Bend Ind. Walmart 04/22/2026
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A family of ducklings is free to roam the wild once again after they were rescued from a storm drain at a Walmart parking lot Tuesday morning.
The South Bend Fire Department said employees at the Walmart on Ireland Road noticed a mother duck walking through the parking lot when all 13 of her ducklings fell into a storm drain.
That’s when they called firefighters, who quickly arrived and got all of the ducklings out of the storm drain.
All 13 ducklings were reunited with their mother at a nearby retention pond. Complete article
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A family of ducklings is free to roam the wild once again after they were rescued from a storm drain at a Walmart parking lot Tuesday morning.
The South Bend Fire Department said employees at the Walmart on Ireland Road noticed a mother duck walking through the parking lot when all 13 of her ducklings fell into a storm drain.
That’s when they called firefighters, who quickly arrived and got all of the ducklings out of the storm drain.
All 13 ducklings were reunited with their mother at a nearby retention pond. Complete article
Changes coming to 650 Walmart stores this year, several in CSRA 04/21/2026
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Hundreds of Walmart locations across the country are set to be remodeled later this year, the company announced on Thursday.
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said in a news release that it plans to continue making a “significant investment” in its stores in 2026.
Walmart said that more than 650 stores, including Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, are scheduled to be remodeled this year. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Hundreds of Walmart locations across the country are set to be remodeled later this year, the company announced on Thursday.
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said in a news release that it plans to continue making a “significant investment” in its stores in 2026.
Walmart said that more than 650 stores, including Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets, are scheduled to be remodeled this year. Complete article
This mini trampoline sold at Walmart is recalled after a frightening injury 04/21/2026
Segmart has recalled 55” indoor/outdoor mini round toddler trampolines with enclosure nets and accessory kits because children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Shenzhen Segmart Technology Electronics Co. is recalling about 1,200 mini round toddler trampolines after a child sustained a rope burn when their neck became caught in a hammock strap.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall April 16, 2026, warning that children can become entangled in straps attached to the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories. The entanglement poses a strangulation hazard that could result in serious injury or death. Complete article
Segmart has recalled 55” indoor/outdoor mini round toddler trampolines with enclosure nets and accessory kits because children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death.
Shenzhen Segmart Technology Electronics Co. is recalling about 1,200 mini round toddler trampolines after a child sustained a rope burn when their neck became caught in a hammock strap.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall April 16, 2026, warning that children can become entangled in straps attached to the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories. The entanglement poses a strangulation hazard that could result in serious injury or death. Complete article
Walmart Recalls Multiple Products Over ‘Serious Injury’ Concerns 04/21/2026
Walmart shoppers are being urged to check several products sold in stores and online after federal safety regulators issued multiple recalls and consumer warnings involving risks ranging from falls and burns to vehicle safety hazards.
The recalls, announced in April by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affect exercise equipment, portable generators, and infant car seats that were sold through Walmart’s physical stores, Walmart.com, or third‑party online marketplaces.
Sperax Walking Pads and Treadmills
The CPSC has warned consumers to immediately stop using Sperax walking pads and compact treadmills, which were sold online through Walmart.com and other e‑commerce platforms.
According to the CPSC notice, the affected models—Pro, Q1, RM‑01, and RM‑02—pose serious fall, burn, and fire hazards, because the machines can unexpectedly change speeds or stop abruptly, causing users to lose their balance. Complete article One or two more recalls.
Walmart shoppers are being urged to check several products sold in stores and online after federal safety regulators issued multiple recalls and consumer warnings involving risks ranging from falls and burns to vehicle safety hazards.
The recalls, announced in April by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affect exercise equipment, portable generators, and infant car seats that were sold through Walmart’s physical stores, Walmart.com, or third‑party online marketplaces.
Sperax Walking Pads and Treadmills
The CPSC has warned consumers to immediately stop using Sperax walking pads and compact treadmills, which were sold online through Walmart.com and other e‑commerce platforms.
According to the CPSC notice, the affected models—Pro, Q1, RM‑01, and RM‑02—pose serious fall, burn, and fire hazards, because the machines can unexpectedly change speeds or stop abruptly, causing users to lose their balance. Complete article One or two more recalls.
Alabama family members allegedly skip-scan $134 in items at Fla. Walmart 04/19/2026
Eastpointe man sentenced for attempted screwdriver stabbing of police officer at Mich. Walmart last Oct. 04/17/2026
Woman goes to Walmart in a normal outfit. Then an older man comments the most vile thing to his son: ‘What an odd thing to say’ 04/19/2026
Leesburg woman arrested after allegedly trying to steal meat at Fla. Walmart 04/1/2026 A Leesburg woman was arrested for retail theft after attempting to steal $29 worth of meat from Walmart. ..... Dispatch advised that asset protection had 44-year-old Rosalinda Porta Hinojo detained in their office.
Police: Homeless Walmart worker confesses fraud was to pay for motel in Miami-Dade Fla. 04/21/2026
Paragould Woman Arrested After Arkansas Walmart Barcode-Switching Theft Investigation 04/21/2026
I Meant to Steal It”—Woman Admits Theft at Ohio Walmart 04/20/2026
Woman arrested for armed robbery and assault outside Miami Gardens Fla. Walmart 04/23/2026
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A 37-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a altercation at a Walmart that left two people injured, one with a fractured leg, according to police records.
Latoya Denise Jones faces charges of aggravated battery with a weapon, armed robbery, and aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. She was taken into custody following an investigation by the Miami Gardens Police Department.
The charges stem from an incident at approximately 12:30 a.m. at the Walmart located at 17650 NW 2nd Ave. Investigators say Jones met with two individuals to discuss “ongoing relationship issues” when she became agitated. According to the arrest report, Jones retrieved a black handgun from her gray four-door sedan and pointed it at both victims while making verbal threats.
During the confrontation, one victim dropped an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Police allege Jones picked up the phone and kept it. Complete article
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A 37-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with a altercation at a Walmart that left two people injured, one with a fractured leg, according to police records.
Latoya Denise Jones faces charges of aggravated battery with a weapon, armed robbery, and aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony. She was taken into custody following an investigation by the Miami Gardens Police Department.
The charges stem from an incident at approximately 12:30 a.m. at the Walmart located at 17650 NW 2nd Ave. Investigators say Jones met with two individuals to discuss “ongoing relationship issues” when she became agitated. According to the arrest report, Jones retrieved a black handgun from her gray four-door sedan and pointed it at both victims while making verbal threats.
During the confrontation, one victim dropped an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Police allege Jones picked up the phone and kept it. Complete article
Police activity reported near Walmart in Campbellsville Ky.: What we know 04/23/2026
Campbellsville officials have advised the public to avoid the area while police investigate.
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — There is heavy police activity reported in Campbellsville, Ky. on Thursday.
According to the Campbellsville Police Department, it is assisting Kentucky State Police and the Lebanon Police Department with an investigation in the area of the Walmart.
A KSP spokesperson told WHAS11 the suspect was last seen around the movie theater across the street from the Walmart.
While details about the investigation remain unclear, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Emergency Communication Center said despite receiving numerous calls, there is no active shooting near the Walmart on Highway 210. Complete article
Police search in Campbellsville Ky. tied to Lebanon robbery 04/23/2026
Campbellsville officials have advised the public to avoid the area while police investigate.
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — There is heavy police activity reported in Campbellsville, Ky. on Thursday.
According to the Campbellsville Police Department, it is assisting Kentucky State Police and the Lebanon Police Department with an investigation in the area of the Walmart.
A KSP spokesperson told WHAS11 the suspect was last seen around the movie theater across the street from the Walmart.
While details about the investigation remain unclear, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Emergency Communication Center said despite receiving numerous calls, there is no active shooting near the Walmart on Highway 210. Complete article
Police search in Campbellsville Ky. tied to Lebanon robbery 04/23/2026
Woman purposely hits 2 with car outside Miami Gardens Fla. Walmart, police say 04/23/2026
She’s also accused of threatening them with gun.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — An after-midnight meeting in the parking lot of a South Florida Walmart “to discuss ongoing relationship issues” led to a 37-year-old woman hitting two others with her car, authorities say.
Police arrested the suspect, Latoya Denise Jones, on five felony charges on Wednesday, a little more than two weeks after the incident.
Authorities said the incident happened outside the Walmart Supercenter at 17650 NW Second Ave. in Miami Gardens.
Jones, of Hallandale Beach, met the two women at around 12:30 a.m. on April 5 and during the encounter, became “visibly angry and agitated,” according to the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Police said Jones grabbed a gun from her sedan, pointed it at the pair and threatened them. Authorities said as the victims retreated, one of them dropped her iPhone and Jones picked it up while armed, earning her an armed robbery charge. Complete article
She’s also accused of threatening them with gun.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — An after-midnight meeting in the parking lot of a South Florida Walmart “to discuss ongoing relationship issues” led to a 37-year-old woman hitting two others with her car, authorities say.
Police arrested the suspect, Latoya Denise Jones, on five felony charges on Wednesday, a little more than two weeks after the incident.
Authorities said the incident happened outside the Walmart Supercenter at 17650 NW Second Ave. in Miami Gardens.
Jones, of Hallandale Beach, met the two women at around 12:30 a.m. on April 5 and during the encounter, became “visibly angry and agitated,” according to the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Police said Jones grabbed a gun from her sedan, pointed it at the pair and threatened them. Authorities said as the victims retreated, one of them dropped her iPhone and Jones picked it up while armed, earning her an armed robbery charge. Complete article
Warner Robins Ga. Police asking for help identifying suspect in Walmart aggravated assault 04/23/2026
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for your help identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault case.
They say it happened at the Walmart on Watson Boulevard last Thursday at around 7:30 p.m.
While in the parking lot, they say the victim passed a car — believed to be a Buick Enclave — when a passenger leaned out of the car, threw something at the victim and then pointed a gun at them. Complete article
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Warner Robins Police Department is asking for your help identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault case.
They say it happened at the Walmart on Watson Boulevard last Thursday at around 7:30 p.m.
While in the parking lot, they say the victim passed a car — believed to be a Buick Enclave — when a passenger leaned out of the car, threw something at the victim and then pointed a gun at them. Complete article
13-year-old riding motor scooter struck, seriously injured by car in Abington Mass. 04/23/2026
ABINGTON, Mass. — A teen was flown to the hospital after being struck by a car in Abington, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
According to the Abington Fire Department, a 13-year-old boy was riding a motor scooter near the front east entrance of Walmart on Brockton Avenue around 5:18 p.m. when he was hit by a passing vehicle.
Officials said the boy sustained serious injuries and was flown to Boston Children's Hospital.
Abington police said his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. Complete article
ABINGTON, Mass. — A teen was flown to the hospital after being struck by a car in Abington, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
According to the Abington Fire Department, a 13-year-old boy was riding a motor scooter near the front east entrance of Walmart on Brockton Avenue around 5:18 p.m. when he was hit by a passing vehicle.
Officials said the boy sustained serious injuries and was flown to Boston Children's Hospital.
Abington police said his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. Complete article
Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Princeton Ky. Walmart on Store Scooter 04/23/2026
A shoplifting incident at the Princeton Walmart took an unusual turn Tuesday night when a Gilbertsville man left the store on a mobility scooter.
Princeton Assistant Police Chief Shane Allision says officers responded to the Walmart on US Highway 62 West just before 9 p.m. after receiving reports of a shoplifting suspect leaving the store on one of the company’s mobility shopping scooters.
He says officers spotted the suspect, 63-year-old James Patten, operating the scooter on the shoulder of the highway about a quarter-mile away from the store.
According to officers, Patten was wearing clothes with the store tags attached when he was stopped. Police say he also had several unpaid items from the store in addition to the stolen mobility scooter. Complete article
A shoplifting incident at the Princeton Walmart took an unusual turn Tuesday night when a Gilbertsville man left the store on a mobility scooter.
Princeton Assistant Police Chief Shane Allision says officers responded to the Walmart on US Highway 62 West just before 9 p.m. after receiving reports of a shoplifting suspect leaving the store on one of the company’s mobility shopping scooters.
He says officers spotted the suspect, 63-year-old James Patten, operating the scooter on the shoulder of the highway about a quarter-mile away from the store.
According to officers, Patten was wearing clothes with the store tags attached when he was stopped. Police say he also had several unpaid items from the store in addition to the stolen mobility scooter. Complete article
Walmart and Target face new self-checkout retail theft problems 04/25/2026
Self-checkout takes work once done by retail employees and makes consumers do it.
That’s something many retail chains try to sell as a positive, rather than a spending cut.
“Self-checkout technology is typically positioned by retailers as a consumer service at the front end of stores that enables associates to be deployed in other areas more valuable to shoppers,” according to RetailWire.
Retail experts disagree as to whether consumers actually want self-checkout.
“A lot of shoppers don’t like self-checkout because they see it as a job killer. Then there’s the matter of feeling resentful over doing a retailer’s work for them,” a managing partner at RSR Research posted on RetailWire. .......
“Many self-checkout users admit to theft, whether intentionally or unintentionally. 27% have purposefully taken an item without scanning — a massive 12 percentage point increase from 15% in 2023. Additionally, 36% of users admit they’ve accidentally left with an unscanned item, including 22% in the past year. 61% who’ve accidentally taken something say they kept it the last time,” LendingTree reported. Complete article
Self-checkout takes work once done by retail employees and makes consumers do it.
That’s something many retail chains try to sell as a positive, rather than a spending cut.
“Self-checkout technology is typically positioned by retailers as a consumer service at the front end of stores that enables associates to be deployed in other areas more valuable to shoppers,” according to RetailWire.
Retail experts disagree as to whether consumers actually want self-checkout.
“A lot of shoppers don’t like self-checkout because they see it as a job killer. Then there’s the matter of feeling resentful over doing a retailer’s work for them,” a managing partner at RSR Research posted on RetailWire. .......
“Many self-checkout users admit to theft, whether intentionally or unintentionally. 27% have purposefully taken an item without scanning — a massive 12 percentage point increase from 15% in 2023. Additionally, 36% of users admit they’ve accidentally left with an unscanned item, including 22% in the past year. 61% who’ve accidentally taken something say they kept it the last time,” LendingTree reported. Complete article
Why Walmart is rolling out AI to 2M employees 04/23/2026
The retailer plans to train all employees on agentic AI tools in pursuit of customer experience improvements, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said.
Over the next few years, Walmart is aiming to equip each of its 2.1 million employees — from its tech team to its signature in-store greeters — with some level of AI skills, EVP and Chief People Officer Donna Morris said at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech AI summit Tuesday.
Morris described the business as “people-led, tech powered,” saying the company has been experimenting with AI and honing a strategy since the rise of generative AI in the fall of 2022.
By the following year, Walmart had built an internal platform for associates to experiment with AI. The company has since streamlined its portfolio, standing up four different agent platforms with a mix of custom-built and external large language models. The company has a more than 35,000 person tech team, but AI touches every part of the organization, Morris said. Complete article
The retailer plans to train all employees on agentic AI tools in pursuit of customer experience improvements, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said.
Over the next few years, Walmart is aiming to equip each of its 2.1 million employees — from its tech team to its signature in-store greeters — with some level of AI skills, EVP and Chief People Officer Donna Morris said at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech AI summit Tuesday.
Morris described the business as “people-led, tech powered,” saying the company has been experimenting with AI and honing a strategy since the rise of generative AI in the fall of 2022.
By the following year, Walmart had built an internal platform for associates to experiment with AI. The company has since streamlined its portfolio, standing up four different agent platforms with a mix of custom-built and external large language models. The company has a more than 35,000 person tech team, but AI touches every part of the organization, Morris said. Complete article
50k adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart recalled; injuries reported 04/23/2026
(WHTM)– The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Tzumi Electronics is recalling 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart.
The CPSC said 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5-52.5lbs Adjustable Dumbbells were recalled because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of serious injury.
According to the CPSC, there have been more than 115 reports of weight plates dislodging during use and at least six injuries, including broken toes, bruises, contusions, and lacerations. Complete article
(WHTM)– The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Tzumi Electronics is recalling 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart.
The CPSC said 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5-52.5lbs Adjustable Dumbbells were recalled because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of serious injury.
According to the CPSC, there have been more than 115 reports of weight plates dislodging during use and at least six injuries, including broken toes, bruises, contusions, and lacerations. Complete article
Walmart in Uvalde Tx. evacuated after bomb threat 04/22/2026
Police responding to reported bomb threat at Wabash Ind. Walmart 04/21/2026
Jamestown ND Walmart Open After Police Respond to Bomb Threat 04/22/2026
Jackson, Ohio, Walmart evacuated for alleged bomb threat 04/22/2026
Identity sought for man accused of stealing tools from Colorado Walmart employee 04/22/2026
Woman accused of shoplifting from same metro Atlanta Ga. Walmart 16 times 04/22/2026
Auburn woman charged with burglary after NY Walmart incident 04/23/2026
No threat found at Conley Road Columbia Missouri Walmart after bomb report, police say 04/23/2026
An elderly woman’s card kept declining at Walmart. The teen cashier didn’t hesitate for a second. 04/23/2026 Cabahug walked around the register and paid her $80 grocery bill himself. Then he went back to work.
Knox County law enforcement still searching for suspect in Licking County Ohio shooting 04/25/2026
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County authorities continued searching Saturday for a man involved in a Licking County shooting early this morning following a domestic violence incident.
According to a Facebook post from Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp, deputies identified the suspect as 36-year-old James Walter Johnson.
The posting states that detectives confirmed Johnson fled the scene after the shooting in a white 2012 GMC Terrain.
Local law enforcement located the vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart on Coshocton Road and initiated a search for Johnson in the woods behind the store. The Ohio State Highway Patrol aviation unit and patrol officers assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Vernon Police Department in the search effort. .......
According to the release, Licking County deputies responded to the 10000 block of Purity Road at about 8:18 a.m. on a shooting. ......
Initial reports indicated Johnson had returned to a residence in the 11000 block of Harmon Road, resulting in the activation of Licking County Sheriffs Swat Team. Complete article
MOUNT VERNON — Knox County authorities continued searching Saturday for a man involved in a Licking County shooting early this morning following a domestic violence incident.
According to a Facebook post from Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp, deputies identified the suspect as 36-year-old James Walter Johnson.
The posting states that detectives confirmed Johnson fled the scene after the shooting in a white 2012 GMC Terrain.
Local law enforcement located the vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart on Coshocton Road and initiated a search for Johnson in the woods behind the store. The Ohio State Highway Patrol aviation unit and patrol officers assisted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Vernon Police Department in the search effort. .......
According to the release, Licking County deputies responded to the 10000 block of Purity Road at about 8:18 a.m. on a shooting. ......
Initial reports indicated Johnson had returned to a residence in the 11000 block of Harmon Road, resulting in the activation of Licking County Sheriffs Swat Team. Complete article
Farm Bureau asks court to reject Wal-Mart's $4.7M coverage demand 04/24/2026
Carrier claims the retailer stipulated its own employee caused the accident - then sent the bill.
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan is asking a federal judge to let it walk away from a multimillion-dollar tab Wal-Mart wants it to pick up - after Wal-Mart, by Farm Bureau's account, already stipulated that its own employee caused the accident.
The declaratory relief action was filed on April 23, 2026 in the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan. It is the opening move in a dispute that will be familiar, and probably uncomfortable, to anyone who writes or handles vendor additional insured coverage.
The story, as Farm Bureau tells it, starts on January 16, 2023, at a Wal-Mart Superstore in Amite, Louisiana. A shipment of plants from Farm Bureau's insured, Neal Mast and Son Greenhouses, was being unloaded when a rack allegedly fell on a man named Jeffrey Lewis. The hi/lo - a forklift - was being operated by a Wal-Mart employee, Brian Matherne. Lewis sued Wal-Mart, the greenhouse, Matherne, and Peak Transportation. Complete article
Carrier claims the retailer stipulated its own employee caused the accident - then sent the bill.
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan is asking a federal judge to let it walk away from a multimillion-dollar tab Wal-Mart wants it to pick up - after Wal-Mart, by Farm Bureau's account, already stipulated that its own employee caused the accident.
The declaratory relief action was filed on April 23, 2026 in the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan. It is the opening move in a dispute that will be familiar, and probably uncomfortable, to anyone who writes or handles vendor additional insured coverage.
The story, as Farm Bureau tells it, starts on January 16, 2023, at a Wal-Mart Superstore in Amite, Louisiana. A shipment of plants from Farm Bureau's insured, Neal Mast and Son Greenhouses, was being unloaded when a rack allegedly fell on a man named Jeffrey Lewis. The hi/lo - a forklift - was being operated by a Wal-Mart employee, Brian Matherne. Lewis sued Wal-Mart, the greenhouse, Matherne, and Peak Transportation. Complete article
Uvalde Tx. man arrested after two bomb threats to Walmart 04/23/2026
Deputies: Man swapped dog crate for groceries in NC Walmart refund fraud, investigators say 04/23/2026
Folsom police break up $21K internal theft case at Ca. Walmart 04/24/2026
Police: Bomb threat that triggered evacuation of Rosedale Walmart not credible 04/25/2026
Man inappropriately exposes himself at Shreveport La. Walmart 04/24/2026
Watsontown man accused of stealing push mower, other items from Pa. Walmart 04/25/2026
Man taken into custody after standoff with police in Huntsville Tx. Walmart parking lot, officials say 04/26/2026
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is in custody after an active situation that happened in a Huntsville-area Walmart Sunday evening, the Huntsville Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Officials said that at about 6 p.m. officers were dispatched to a possible intoxicated person causing a disturbance near Little Caesars Pizza in the 100 block of IH-45 South.
When officers arrived, they found the suspect and attempted to detain him, but he sped off in a vehicle to a Walmart parking lot, where he parked and refused to get out, authorities said.
The area was secured to contain the situation, and after a short standoff, he was taken into custody, police said.
According to police, no shots were fired, and no one was hurt during the incident. Complete article
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is in custody after an active situation that happened in a Huntsville-area Walmart Sunday evening, the Huntsville Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Officials said that at about 6 p.m. officers were dispatched to a possible intoxicated person causing a disturbance near Little Caesars Pizza in the 100 block of IH-45 South.
When officers arrived, they found the suspect and attempted to detain him, but he sped off in a vehicle to a Walmart parking lot, where he parked and refused to get out, authorities said.
The area was secured to contain the situation, and after a short standoff, he was taken into custody, police said.
According to police, no shots were fired, and no one was hurt during the incident. Complete article
Lovejoy Ga. police officer place on leave following Walmart incident 04/27/2026
LOVEJOY, Ga. - An officer with the Lovejoy Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a physical encounter with an individual at a Walmart.
According to the department, the video shows an officer engaged in a physical interaction with a person whose hands appear to be behind his back. Officials said the full circumstances surrounding the incident are still under review.
Police said they launched an administrative review as soon as they became aware of the video. The officer involved was placed on leave effective immediately while the investigation continues.
What they're saying:
The department said the review will include all available evidence, including video footage, incident reports, witness statements and whether the officer followed departmental policies and training. Complete article
Georgia officer seen bodyslamming man at Walmart 04/28/2026
Georgia officer seen bodyslamming man at Walmart 04/28/2026
Georgia cop placed on leave after body-slamming man in Walmart: ‘I thought he was dead’ 04/29/2026
Lovejoy police officer back on the job after viral Walmart incident 05/04/2026
LOVEJOY, Ga. - An officer with the Lovejoy Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a physical encounter with an individual at a Walmart.
According to the department, the video shows an officer engaged in a physical interaction with a person whose hands appear to be behind his back. Officials said the full circumstances surrounding the incident are still under review.
Police said they launched an administrative review as soon as they became aware of the video. The officer involved was placed on leave effective immediately while the investigation continues.
What they're saying:
The department said the review will include all available evidence, including video footage, incident reports, witness statements and whether the officer followed departmental policies and training. Complete article
Georgia officer seen bodyslamming man at Walmart 04/28/2026
Georgia officer seen bodyslamming man at Walmart 04/28/2026
Georgia cop placed on leave after body-slamming man in Walmart: ‘I thought he was dead’ 04/29/2026
Lovejoy police officer back on the job after viral Walmart incident 05/04/2026
Maryland is moving to ban companies like Walmart and Kroger from ‘surveillance pricing’ — what it is and how to avoid it 04/25/2026
Whether it's a digital price tag on a store shelf that can be altered at the press of a button (1) or an online price point that fluctuates based on an algorithmic analysis of a consumer's digital footprint, the strategy of amending product costs in real-time is on the rise (2).
Retailers are taking advantage of AI and their access to consumer data to customize prices based not just on supply and demand (which is considered "dynamic pricing" (3)), but also on a shopper's location, search history, personal details, past buying habits and more (the more nefarious "surveillance pricing" or "price discrimination" (4), which is itself is a type of dynamic pricing). In response to these trends, Maryland is about to become the first state to ban the practice in the grocery sector.
The Protection From Predatory Pricing Act (5), which passed in the state legislature earlier in April, takes aim at companies that Governor Wes Moore says (6) are using "new technologies to drive up the bill for working families." It's a practice his leadership — and authorities like the Federal Trade Commission — believe to be invasive, exploitative and anti-competitive (7). Complete article
Whether it's a digital price tag on a store shelf that can be altered at the press of a button (1) or an online price point that fluctuates based on an algorithmic analysis of a consumer's digital footprint, the strategy of amending product costs in real-time is on the rise (2).
Retailers are taking advantage of AI and their access to consumer data to customize prices based not just on supply and demand (which is considered "dynamic pricing" (3)), but also on a shopper's location, search history, personal details, past buying habits and more (the more nefarious "surveillance pricing" or "price discrimination" (4), which is itself is a type of dynamic pricing). In response to these trends, Maryland is about to become the first state to ban the practice in the grocery sector.
The Protection From Predatory Pricing Act (5), which passed in the state legislature earlier in April, takes aim at companies that Governor Wes Moore says (6) are using "new technologies to drive up the bill for working families." It's a practice his leadership — and authorities like the Federal Trade Commission — believe to be invasive, exploitative and anti-competitive (7). Complete article
Democrats’ latest critique of Walmart is wrong — and dangerous 04/27/2026 Rich people rig the economy and use a cut of the loot to pay for propaganda like this.
No, Medicaid is not “corporate welfare.”
For years, many Democrats have lamented the fact that some workers at highly profitable corporations — from Amazon to Walmart to McDonald’s — receive Medicaid benefits.
Their reasoning isn’t hard to understand: To be eligible for safety net programs, one must have a low household income. And why should anyone working at a highly profitable enterprise earn a low income? Surely, Walmart can afford to provide its cashiers with a living wage and health care benefits. By not doing so, the Walton family is “living off corporate welfare from the federal government,” as Sen. Bernie Sanders put it in 2020.
This argument is intuitive. But it is also incorrect — and utterly antithetical to the left’s broader vision for social welfare.
Unfortunately, Democrats are on the cusp of turning their party’s incoherent conception of “corporate welfare” into actual tax policy. In New Jersey and Colorado, lawmakers are currently pushing to impose a fine on companies for every Medicaid recipient they keep on their payrolls, in order to shore up funding for that program. As Republican Medicaid cuts weigh on state budgets, others could be tempted to follow their lead. Complete article
No, Medicaid is not “corporate welfare.”
For years, many Democrats have lamented the fact that some workers at highly profitable corporations — from Amazon to Walmart to McDonald’s — receive Medicaid benefits.
Their reasoning isn’t hard to understand: To be eligible for safety net programs, one must have a low household income. And why should anyone working at a highly profitable enterprise earn a low income? Surely, Walmart can afford to provide its cashiers with a living wage and health care benefits. By not doing so, the Walton family is “living off corporate welfare from the federal government,” as Sen. Bernie Sanders put it in 2020.
This argument is intuitive. But it is also incorrect — and utterly antithetical to the left’s broader vision for social welfare.
Unfortunately, Democrats are on the cusp of turning their party’s incoherent conception of “corporate welfare” into actual tax policy. In New Jersey and Colorado, lawmakers are currently pushing to impose a fine on companies for every Medicaid recipient they keep on their payrolls, in order to shore up funding for that program. As Republican Medicaid cuts weigh on state budgets, others could be tempted to follow their lead. Complete article
Donna Tx. police investigating after puppies found abandoned in a Walmart parking lot 04/24/2026
11 a.m. Fastcast: March 2024 Ill. Walmart stabbing suspect to appear in court, Scales Mound woman killed in crash 04/24/2026
Edmond Okla. Walmart evacuated after reported bomb threat 04/25/2026
Police investigate bomb threats at Walmart stores in Batesville, Ash Flat Arkansas 04/26/2026
Father with son in tow arrested in theft of merchandise from Fla. Walmart 04/27/2026
Couple Jailed for Stealing Sports Cards at East Rome Ga. Walmart 04/26/2026
Police investigating after bomb threat reported at Springfield Ill. Walmart 04/27/2026
Man Found Dead In Wauseon Ohio Walmart Parking Lot Identified As Northwest Capital Defendant 04/27/2026
A man connected to the Northwest Capital case was found dead Monday morning in Wauseon.
According to information from the Wauseon Police Department, officers were called to assist the sheriff’s office in locating a vehicle that had been pinged in the area in connection with a missing person report.
The vehicle was located in the Wauseon Walmart parking lot, where officers found a single male inside with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The individual was identified as Gary Rathbun.
Police said Rathbun’s death is being investigated as a suicide. Rathbun had been scheduled to appear Monday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court in connection with the Northwest Capital case. He had been facing felony charges as a former manager of Northwest Capital. Complete article
A man connected to the Northwest Capital case was found dead Monday morning in Wauseon.
According to information from the Wauseon Police Department, officers were called to assist the sheriff’s office in locating a vehicle that had been pinged in the area in connection with a missing person report.
The vehicle was located in the Wauseon Walmart parking lot, where officers found a single male inside with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The individual was identified as Gary Rathbun.
Police said Rathbun’s death is being investigated as a suicide. Rathbun had been scheduled to appear Monday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court in connection with the Northwest Capital case. He had been facing felony charges as a former manager of Northwest Capital. Complete article
Walmart Fight in North Utica NY Leads to Weapon Charges for 2 Women 04/27/2026
UTICA, N.Y. -- A fight involving knives broke out at the Walmart in North Utica, drawing a large police response and leading to multiple arrests.
Utica Police responded to the store at about 12:35 p.m. on April 26 after reports of a fight involving people with knives.
Officers found several people arguing and saw a woman holding a large knife.
Police ordered her to drop the knife, and others nearby took it from her.
Officers then saw she had a second knife, which was also taken away before she was handcuffed. Complete article
UTICA, N.Y. -- A fight involving knives broke out at the Walmart in North Utica, drawing a large police response and leading to multiple arrests.
Utica Police responded to the store at about 12:35 p.m. on April 26 after reports of a fight involving people with knives.
Officers found several people arguing and saw a woman holding a large knife.
Police ordered her to drop the knife, and others nearby took it from her.
Officers then saw she had a second knife, which was also taken away before she was handcuffed. Complete article
Dog Abandoned at Walmart With All His Toys Just Wants a Second Chance 04/28/2026
It does not take much to be kind to animals, and what you get in return is unlimited bouts of love. But a heartbreaking Instagram video from @barknwalk_ shows an abandoned dog left outside a Walmart with a box full of toys, and it has struck a nerve online for how gently he seemed to handle it all. He just wanted another chance at life — thanks to a kind adopter, he has one.
Dog rescued from Walmart with his toy is nothing but a ‘scared’ good boy
The video tells the story of a dog who was abandoned outside Walmart with his toys and stayed there for three days before animal control arrived. The video says that the German Shepherd was “calm, sweet and docile.”
But once he ended up in the shelter, the picture changed, as the shelter labeled him “rescue only” and listed the dog for euthanasia, “simply because he’s scared.” The creator resisted the idea that fear should define him. They wrote, “The way a dog acts in a shelter is usually not representative of their true personality. It’s a loud, scary place,” and that is often true. ......
The good news is that the story did not end there. In an update in the comments, @barknwalk_ shared, “UPDATE: Great news!!! Foster-to-adopt has agreed to take him. Rescue has agreed to pull him!!!” A later update added, “We have secured a foster-to-adopt and a rescue! I found a transport company, now we just need to raise the funds.” Complete article
It does not take much to be kind to animals, and what you get in return is unlimited bouts of love. But a heartbreaking Instagram video from @barknwalk_ shows an abandoned dog left outside a Walmart with a box full of toys, and it has struck a nerve online for how gently he seemed to handle it all. He just wanted another chance at life — thanks to a kind adopter, he has one.
Dog rescued from Walmart with his toy is nothing but a ‘scared’ good boy
The video tells the story of a dog who was abandoned outside Walmart with his toys and stayed there for three days before animal control arrived. The video says that the German Shepherd was “calm, sweet and docile.”
But once he ended up in the shelter, the picture changed, as the shelter labeled him “rescue only” and listed the dog for euthanasia, “simply because he’s scared.” The creator resisted the idea that fear should define him. They wrote, “The way a dog acts in a shelter is usually not representative of their true personality. It’s a loud, scary place,” and that is often true. ......
The good news is that the story did not end there. In an update in the comments, @barknwalk_ shared, “UPDATE: Great news!!! Foster-to-adopt has agreed to take him. Rescue has agreed to pull him!!!” A later update added, “We have secured a foster-to-adopt and a rescue! I found a transport company, now we just need to raise the funds.” Complete article
Multiple Amazon and Walmart products recalled due to child safety concerns 04/28/2026
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products.
Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, impact injuries and potentially fatal accidents involving children.
Several of the products were sold either exclusively or primarily on Amazon.
One product affected by the recall is Wiifo Children’s Tower Stools, which were sold on Amazon between June 2022 and March 2026. About 9,700 units were recalled, with more than 22 incidents of stools collapsing reported, which resulted in six injuries, such as contusions and scrapes, the CPSC said. Complete article
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products.
Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, impact injuries and potentially fatal accidents involving children.
Several of the products were sold either exclusively or primarily on Amazon.
One product affected by the recall is Wiifo Children’s Tower Stools, which were sold on Amazon between June 2022 and March 2026. About 9,700 units were recalled, with more than 22 incidents of stools collapsing reported, which resulted in six injuries, such as contusions and scrapes, the CPSC said. Complete article
Man sentenced for ramming vehicles in Evergreen Walmart parking lot, leading police on chase in Sept. 2025 04/27/2026
Walmart Supercenter in Wiggins Mississippi evacuated after gas line rupture 04/28/2026
Ga. Walmart footage secured in case of 18-year-old fatal stabbing in Oct. 2025 04/28/2026
Lottery ticket from Walmart in Myrtle Beach SC wins more than half-a-million dollars 04/27/2026
AC Man Arrested Twice With Meth in 2026 at Stafford Twp NJ Walmart 04/28/2026
Woman arrested for attempted robbery at Fargo ND Walmart 04/27/2026
Planned robbery tied to check cashing at SC Walmart ends with shooting behind restaurant, police say 04/29/2026
ANDERSON, S.C. — What started as a planned robbery connected to cashing a check at Walmart ended up with a gunshot victim being found behind a Red Lobster restaurant, according to Anderson police.
Police said they were called to the area behind Red Lobster on Clemson Boulevard about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
They said they found a 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the foot.
The man told police who shot him and said it happened behind Skins Hotdogs.
Police went behind Skins Hotdogs and said they found a crime scene.
Police Chief Jim Stewart said the shooting appears to have been a planned robbery connected to the cashing of a check at Walmart. Complete article
ANDERSON, S.C. — What started as a planned robbery connected to cashing a check at Walmart ended up with a gunshot victim being found behind a Red Lobster restaurant, according to Anderson police.
Police said they were called to the area behind Red Lobster on Clemson Boulevard about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
They said they found a 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the foot.
The man told police who shot him and said it happened behind Skins Hotdogs.
Police went behind Skins Hotdogs and said they found a crime scene.
Police Chief Jim Stewart said the shooting appears to have been a planned robbery connected to the cashing of a check at Walmart. Complete article
Suspect arrested in series of armed robberies, including Nevada Tamarack Casino, Walmart, Atlantis 04/28/2026
A man has been arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies in March and April.
58-year-old Reno resident Robert Kindell was arrested on April 25 by detectives with the Regional Crime Suppression Unit and the Repeat Offender Program, according to a release from the Reno Police Department.
He faces charges including robbery with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
In April, both agencies began investigating a series of robberies, including an attempted robbery at Walmart on March 4, a robbery at the Atlantis on April 1, a robbery at Walmart on April 4, and a robbery at the Tamarack Casino on April 19.
All incidents involved the use of a gun and pepper spray. The total reported loss from the robberies exceeds $10,000. Complete article
A man has been arrested in connection with multiple armed robberies in March and April.
58-year-old Reno resident Robert Kindell was arrested on April 25 by detectives with the Regional Crime Suppression Unit and the Repeat Offender Program, according to a release from the Reno Police Department.
He faces charges including robbery with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
In April, both agencies began investigating a series of robberies, including an attempted robbery at Walmart on March 4, a robbery at the Atlantis on April 1, a robbery at Walmart on April 4, and a robbery at the Tamarack Casino on April 19.
All incidents involved the use of a gun and pepper spray. The total reported loss from the robberies exceeds $10,000. Complete article
Man accused of robbery after iPhone sold at Tenn. Walmart 04/28/2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of punching a victim several times, stealing and selling the victim’s phone at a kiosk in a Walmart.
Memphis Police said that Zachary Brown, 30, was charged with robbery.
On April 21, just before 8 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the 400 block of North Main and spoke to the victim, who said he was robbed by a group of suspects who took his backpack and iPhone.
Police said the victim told them he was “horseplaying” with a woman at the MATA bus terminal when she took his pocketknife and did not give it back. Complete article
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of punching a victim several times, stealing and selling the victim’s phone at a kiosk in a Walmart.
Memphis Police said that Zachary Brown, 30, was charged with robbery.
On April 21, just before 8 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the 400 block of North Main and spoke to the victim, who said he was robbed by a group of suspects who took his backpack and iPhone.
Police said the victim told them he was “horseplaying” with a woman at the MATA bus terminal when she took his pocketknife and did not give it back. Complete article
Explosives truck cited after being left unattended at Minden La. Walmart 04/28/2026
A truck carrying approximately 22,000 pounds of explosives was cited Saturday afternoon, April 25, after Minden police officers discovered it parked unattended next to Walmart while both drivers were inside shopping, according to information released by the Minden Police Department.
Police said the truck was loaded with Class 1.1D explosives, a category subject to strict federal transportation and parking regulations due to the high hazard involved.
Because enforcement of those regulations falls under federal law rather than municipal jurisdiction, Minden officers contacted a Department of Transportation trooper with Louisiana State Police to handle the violation. Complete article
A truck carrying approximately 22,000 pounds of explosives was cited Saturday afternoon, April 25, after Minden police officers discovered it parked unattended next to Walmart while both drivers were inside shopping, according to information released by the Minden Police Department.
Police said the truck was loaded with Class 1.1D explosives, a category subject to strict federal transportation and parking regulations due to the high hazard involved.
Because enforcement of those regulations falls under federal law rather than municipal jurisdiction, Minden officers contacted a Department of Transportation trooper with Louisiana State Police to handle the violation. Complete article
Police asking for help identifying Ohio Walmart theft suspects; Do you recognize them? 04/27/2026
Hero NC Walmart Delivery Driver Saves The Day In Bizarre Fire 04/28/2026
Hail storm breaks skylights, shuts down north Springfield Missouri Walmart 04/28/2026
Man charged with 24 forgery counts tied to gift-card scheme at Sioux City Iowa Walmart 04/28/2026
Boise Idaho Walmart worker helps crack $100K ATM theft 04/28/2026
Walmart adds 7 EV charging stations in and around Mesa Ariz. 04/28/2026
Man charged after pulling gun on shopper outside Lower Nazareth Pa. Walmart, cops say 04/29/2026
A Nazareth man is accused of aiming a loaded handgun at a Walmart shopper following a dispute in broad daylight outside the big-box retailer.
Eric Richard Stevenson, 24, of the 100 block of Belvidere Street, is charged with felony aggravated assault; misdemeanor making terroristic threats; and summary harassment.
Stevenson was arraigned April 19 before District Judge John Capobianco, who set bail at 10% of $30,000. In lieu of bail, Stevenson initially was taken to the Northampton County Prison. However, court records show Stevenson has since posted bail.
Court records did not immediately list any attorney information for Stevenson.
Colonial Regional police at 1:10 p.m. April 19 were called to Walmart, 3722 Easton Nazareth Highway, in the Northampton Crossing shopping center in Lower Nazareth. Complete article
A Nazareth man is accused of aiming a loaded handgun at a Walmart shopper following a dispute in broad daylight outside the big-box retailer.
Eric Richard Stevenson, 24, of the 100 block of Belvidere Street, is charged with felony aggravated assault; misdemeanor making terroristic threats; and summary harassment.
Stevenson was arraigned April 19 before District Judge John Capobianco, who set bail at 10% of $30,000. In lieu of bail, Stevenson initially was taken to the Northampton County Prison. However, court records show Stevenson has since posted bail.
Court records did not immediately list any attorney information for Stevenson.
Colonial Regional police at 1:10 p.m. April 19 were called to Walmart, 3722 Easton Nazareth Highway, in the Northampton Crossing shopping center in Lower Nazareth. Complete article
Fire marshal seeks help identifying suspect in Walmart arson, jewelry theft case in Elkton Md. 04/30/2026
CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect they say set a fire inside the Elkton Walmart Supercenter as a diversion before stealing merchandise from the jewelry counter.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal said on Wednesday, April 29, just after 7 p.m., 911 callers reported a fire at the store at 1000 E. Pulaski Highway in Cecil County.
Employees and customers immediately evacuated the store.
Firefighters from the Singerly Fire Company, along with surrounding departments, responded and extinguished the fire within minutes, the agency said.
Although the store was equipped with fire sprinklers, investigators determined they did not activate because the fire did not reach the temperature required to activate them properly. Complete article
CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect they say set a fire inside the Elkton Walmart Supercenter as a diversion before stealing merchandise from the jewelry counter.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal said on Wednesday, April 29, just after 7 p.m., 911 callers reported a fire at the store at 1000 E. Pulaski Highway in Cecil County.
Employees and customers immediately evacuated the store.
Firefighters from the Singerly Fire Company, along with surrounding departments, responded and extinguished the fire within minutes, the agency said.
Although the store was equipped with fire sprinklers, investigators determined they did not activate because the fire did not reach the temperature required to activate them properly. Complete article
2 injured, suburban Ill. Walmart closed after fire damages store 04/30/2026
A suburban Walmart has been forced to temporarily close after a fire left two people injured Thursday.
According to Oswego fire officials, the fire broke out on the roof of the Walmart located in the community of Montgomery just before 1 p.m. Thursday.
Crews arrived on the scene and quickly began working to extinguish the blaze to prevent it from spreading into the structure.
According to officials, while the fire was contained to the roof, the interior of the store did suffer water and smoke damage as a result of the blaze and the efforts to contain it.
One individual was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and released, authorities said. A second individual was hospitalized with an unrelated injury. Complete article
Walmart on Orchard Road reopens following Thursday fire 05/01/2026
A suburban Walmart has been forced to temporarily close after a fire left two people injured Thursday.
According to Oswego fire officials, the fire broke out on the roof of the Walmart located in the community of Montgomery just before 1 p.m. Thursday.
Crews arrived on the scene and quickly began working to extinguish the blaze to prevent it from spreading into the structure.
According to officials, while the fire was contained to the roof, the interior of the store did suffer water and smoke damage as a result of the blaze and the efforts to contain it.
One individual was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and released, authorities said. A second individual was hospitalized with an unrelated injury. Complete article
Walmart on Orchard Road reopens following Thursday fire 05/01/2026
Man accused of assault at Walmart in Frederick Md. 04/29/2026
Police have charged a man with two misdemeanors for an alleged assault of a woman at the Walmart on Buckeystown Pike.
Alcides Josuap Carbajal Barahona, 19, of the 1200 block of Conewago Drive, Frederick, was charged with one count each of fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
No attorney was listed on Wednesday for Barahona in online court records. Complete article
Police have charged a man with two misdemeanors for an alleged assault of a woman at the Walmart on Buckeystown Pike.
Alcides Josuap Carbajal Barahona, 19, of the 1200 block of Conewago Drive, Frederick, was charged with one count each of fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
No attorney was listed on Wednesday for Barahona in online court records. Complete article
Man allegedly steals electric scooter from Eureka Missouri Walmart 04/29/2026
Eureka Police arrested a 36-year-old St. Louis man for allegedly stealing an electric scooter from Walmart, 131 Eureka Towne Center Drive. The man rode away from the store without paying for the scooter but returned when his wife called him, police reported.
A customer called police at about 7:05 p.m. April 18 after seeing the man allegedly take the Gotrax scooter out of its box and ride it out of the store. The customer also told police the man was with a woman in the store, and the woman was still shopping, the report said.
Officers arrived before the woman left the store, and they approached her when she went a maroon Dodge Charger. The officers asked the woman about the man who allegedly stole the scooter, and she said the man was her husband, but she didn’t know where he was at, according to the report.
The woman called her husband and told him to return to Walmart. The man rode the scooter back to the store, and he allegedly admitted to stealing the scooter, the report said. Complete article
Eureka Police arrested a 36-year-old St. Louis man for allegedly stealing an electric scooter from Walmart, 131 Eureka Towne Center Drive. The man rode away from the store without paying for the scooter but returned when his wife called him, police reported.
A customer called police at about 7:05 p.m. April 18 after seeing the man allegedly take the Gotrax scooter out of its box and ride it out of the store. The customer also told police the man was with a woman in the store, and the woman was still shopping, the report said.
Officers arrived before the woman left the store, and they approached her when she went a maroon Dodge Charger. The officers asked the woman about the man who allegedly stole the scooter, and she said the man was her husband, but she didn’t know where he was at, according to the report.
The woman called her husband and told him to return to Walmart. The man rode the scooter back to the store, and he allegedly admitted to stealing the scooter, the report said. Complete article
The real reason Walmart, Target and Costco are axing more self-checkouts — as states and NYC push limits 04/30/2026
Some major retailers are doing away with self-checkouts as legislators fight for stricter regulations on self-checkout systems.
Among those brands, Walmart is eliminating self-checkout machines as the retail giant continues their experiment with automation.
The retailer has been slowly removing their machines from its stores to go old school and bring back traditional cashier lanes. The latest location to dump its self-checkout was in South Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
A company spokesperson insisted to the outlet that the shift is about customer service, presenting it as a way to shorten lines and increase efficiency. .......
However, self-checkout kiosks are also extremely vulnerable to theft, and experts say the rise in shoplifting is the real reason they’re being cut. Complete article
Some major retailers are doing away with self-checkouts as legislators fight for stricter regulations on self-checkout systems.
Among those brands, Walmart is eliminating self-checkout machines as the retail giant continues their experiment with automation.
The retailer has been slowly removing their machines from its stores to go old school and bring back traditional cashier lanes. The latest location to dump its self-checkout was in South Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
A company spokesperson insisted to the outlet that the shift is about customer service, presenting it as a way to shorten lines and increase efficiency. .......
However, self-checkout kiosks are also extremely vulnerable to theft, and experts say the rise in shoplifting is the real reason they’re being cut. Complete article
Walmart faces class action over non-plant additives in 'plant-based' milk 04/28/2026
AA new class action lawsuit claims Walmart misled consumers by labeling its Bettergoods brand almond, oat and soy milk as “Plant-Based” despite the products containing ingredients that do not come from plants.
Plaintiff Christina Bauer filed the class action complaint against Walmart and Walmart Apollo on April 8 in Florida federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the class action lawsuit, Walmart prominently marketed its Bettergoods milk products as “plant-based,” leading consumers to believe the products contained only plant-derived ingredients.
However, Bauer claims the milk products actually contain ingredients like calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate and vitamin A palmitate, which do not come from plants. Complete article
Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment 04/29/2026
AA new class action lawsuit claims Walmart misled consumers by labeling its Bettergoods brand almond, oat and soy milk as “Plant-Based” despite the products containing ingredients that do not come from plants.
Plaintiff Christina Bauer filed the class action complaint against Walmart and Walmart Apollo on April 8 in Florida federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the class action lawsuit, Walmart prominently marketed its Bettergoods milk products as “plant-based,” leading consumers to believe the products contained only plant-derived ingredients.
However, Bauer claims the milk products actually contain ingredients like calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate and vitamin A palmitate, which do not come from plants. Complete article
Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment 04/29/2026
Man caught recording girls at Walmart had hundreds of child porn files, Seminole County Fla. deputies say 04/30/2026
Dunnellon man arrested after stealing Dragon Ball Z statue from Fla. Walmart 04/30/2026
No devices found after bomb threat at Goodland Kansas Walmart, police department says 04/29/2026
Bomb threat at NE Ohio Walmart 04/29/2026
Swatting hoax reported at Sidney Nebraska Walmart 04/2/2026
Sidney Nebraska Walmart evacuated after false report of bombs, armed suspect 04/29/2026
Repeat offender arrested at Bedford Ind. Walmart for theft 04/30/2026
Former Arkansas Walmart employees get probation for threatening co-worker in Sept. 2025 04/30/2026
19-year-old man accused of groping woman shopping with child at Walmart in Frederick Md. 04/29/2026
Bomb threat on bathroom stall of New Philadelphia Ohio Walmart prompts evacuation 04/29/2026
