Walmart had at least eleven more shootings related to their business, most on their property, but one nearby after a chase that began at Walmart, in February 2026, plus one other fatal shooting a block from one of their stores, two of the shootings on their property were fatal and both of them were suspects killed by police. There was also a fatal shooting reported this month that happened in September of last year that wasn't previously reported, adding to evidence that these are all a minimum number of shootings and it's unlikely that Google or News outlets report them as accurately as they used to. In addition to the two fatal officer involved shootings there were at least two more injuring suspects, and at least three other injuries from shootings for a total of five injuries from shootings. One of the shootings by civilians, not police, resulted in an attempted murder charge.
There was also a police officer convicted of theft from Walmart who was promptly fired, which rarely happens when they're accused of excessive force or killing suspects or poor people. I have no reason to suspect the police shootings at Walmart last month were unjustified, but anyone that follows police shootings knows there are many cases where there's strong reason to think it was excessive, even murder, but police are often on paid-administrative leave during the investigations, and in many cases cleared even with major doubts and returned to duty, showing a major difference when the victim is a wealthy corporation compared to poor citizens.
In addition to the two people killed by police there were two more bodies found on their property as well as a fatal accident for a total of at least five dead, possibly more that weren't reported widely. There was also a final conclusion that a Walmart worker who died in a walk-in oven in October 2024 where they say there were no safety violations, absolving Walmart of responsibility; however, in the weeks or months following the incident many Walmart workers familiar with the ovens claimed it shouldn't have been possible, and to the best of my knowledge those concerns were never addressed.
There was also a lawsuit filed by the family of a man previously shot and killed by police at a Walmart in Washington State; when these lawsuits are filed and won tax=payers almost always pay the full amount, which comes to millions of dollars every year for many big cities, and the police involved are still rarely charged. There were also at least seven more gun related crimes without firing shots, including armed threats to customers and workers, thefts, and stolen guns or attempts to steal guns.
There was also a lawsuit filed against a woman in Georgia who made a false accusation, the detective who saw a video proving it was false who arrested the suspect in March of 2025 anyway, the D.A. and a D.A.'s investigator for false arrest and imprisonment for seven weeks as well as destroying his reputation. If this succeeds, which it probably should, the tax-payers are likely to be stuck with the bill while government employees are unlikely to be held accountable, and the woman may not have enough money for a large payment.
There are also an incredibly large number of cases where extremely high punishments are handed out for petty crimes like shoplifting, including one case last month where a thief was sentenced to two years in jail for a theft of only $219, and other similar cases, including one this month where a suspect was held on $50,000 cash only bail for another petty theft, and many more cases like this. Walmart often successfully lobbies at the state level to get many petty thefts turned into felonies or burglaries, with tax-payers paying for prison and court costs, but white collar crimes committed by the rich, often including Walmart, are treated much more leniently, even when they cost the public much more.
Another Walmart employee was accused of stealing $1,500 from a customers debit card. There was also an employee who checked receipts and took a picture of it with her phone, which the Customer thought was strange; then later tried to cash in her "Fetch Reward" but found they had already been cashed in and concluded the employee that took a picture of the receipt must have cashed them in. This has happened at least one time before that made it into the news.
Once again Newspapers referred to citizens who helped police detain a suspect who resisted arrest as "Good Samaritans," which is nothing like the biblical parable. The Biblical parable is about a Samaritan, who was viewed as despised enemies and religious outcasts, helped clothe, feed and heal a victim of crime when rich and religious people that supposedly had higher moral values refused to help. This Samaritan didn't act as a vigilante and if anyone is acting like the rich people ignoring the victim it may be modern people equating possible vigilantism with being a "Good Samaritan." This should also remind us that although many of us were raised to believe that historically Jews have often been among the biggest victims of bigotry, which has often been true; this doesn't guarantee that they were never bigoted themselves, and this Biblical example shows an example of their earlier bigotry, and actions in Israel are showing many more modern examples where Zionists are often much more bigoted than we were led to believe.
There were more reports of ICE abuses at Walmart stores, which now happens virtually every month; and there was an arrest by DEA agents as well which was confused for ICE whether their actions were excessive or not. There were of course many other crimes, including a man biting a police officer, another one trying to kidnap a girl, and much more. Costco has supposedly avoided a lot of Walmart's crime problems, but this is because they only allow members and track people even worse than Walmart or other corporations. there has also been confirmation that Walmart often watches self-checkout and freezes them if they suspect problems, which they previously denied, although their denials weren't credible.
In addition to the fatal accident there were also more than a dozen motor vehicle crimes or incidents, including thefts, crashes, including ones into Walmart stores or neighboring ones and one into several police cruisers, chases, and several pedestrians hit. there were also at least a couple more fires at stores, at least one of them was arson. An Alabama legislator is trying to increase the penalty for arson designed to distract from theft, as if this will deter them. There's obviously enough laws against both arson and theft and if people don't even know about this it won't work as a deterrent. Conservative lawmakers only seem to understand punishment as a deterrent even though it hasn't proven very effective, they often refuse to consider education programs and other efforts to solve social problems that are much more effective. And there was at least one threat with a hatchet, possibly more knife incidents, since media and google aren't reporting them as reliably as they used to.
Have you ever thought using self-checkout was an "Unpaid Internship?" If so, you're not the only one.
Do you consider it reputable to sell Valentines products saying “You don’t have to be dead to be dead to me?” Or Chucky Horror Valentines Day gifts?
Have you ever eaten partly cooked bread from Walmart because the instructions were covered by a sell by sticker and have it expand inside you?
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 February 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.
Man arrested after Sept. 2025 deadly shooting at Beaufort SC’s Cross Creek Plaza 02/01/2026 This did not show up on searches from September and it happened at almost the same location where there were two unrelated shootings at the same store six days earlier.
Police have arrested a suspect after a fatal September shooting in the parking lot of a Beaufort shopping center.
Jaheim Tyberous Watson, 21, of Lobeco, was charged Friday afternoon with murder, aggravated breach of peace, criminal conspiracy, discharging firearms within Beaufort city limits and a felony firearms offense, according to inmate records.
He is accused in the killing of Christopher Jamal Burton, 28, of Burton on Sept. 29, 2025.
Beaufort police received a report of gunfire around 9 p.m. that night from the Cross Creek Plaza, where they found Burton with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot near Little Caesars Pizza. An exterior wall of the store was reportedly damaged by the gunshots.
Burton was taken to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 4 a.m. the next morning. Complete article
Police have arrested a suspect after a fatal September shooting in the parking lot of a Beaufort shopping center.
Jaheim Tyberous Watson, 21, of Lobeco, was charged Friday afternoon with murder, aggravated breach of peace, criminal conspiracy, discharging firearms within Beaufort city limits and a felony firearms offense, according to inmate records.
He is accused in the killing of Christopher Jamal Burton, 28, of Burton on Sept. 29, 2025.
Beaufort police received a report of gunfire around 9 p.m. that night from the Cross Creek Plaza, where they found Burton with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot near Little Caesars Pizza. An exterior wall of the store was reportedly damaged by the gunshots.
Burton was taken to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 4 a.m. the next morning. Complete article
Ocala Fla. Walmart employee accused of stealing $1,500 from customer’s debit card 02/01/2026
A 19-year-old employee at an Ocala Walmart was arrested earlier this month after he found a customer’s debit card and allegedly used it to fraudulently withdraw $1,500.
According to the arrest report, a female victim contacted the Ocala Police Department and reported that $1,500 had been stolen from her checking account on Saturday, January 3. She advised that she had been shopping at the Walmart located at 4980 E Silver Springs Boulevard when she “accidentally left her card at the [self-checkout] register.”
Shortly after leaving Walmart, the victim realized her debit card was missing, and she returned to the store. Her card was located at the customer service desk.
The report stated that the victim checked her bank statement and discovered that her debit card had been charged $1,500. She then contacted her bank to report the theft incident, and an employee there advised that the fraudulent purchase had been made at 1:50 p.m. on January 3. Complete article
A 19-year-old employee at an Ocala Walmart was arrested earlier this month after he found a customer’s debit card and allegedly used it to fraudulently withdraw $1,500.
According to the arrest report, a female victim contacted the Ocala Police Department and reported that $1,500 had been stolen from her checking account on Saturday, January 3. She advised that she had been shopping at the Walmart located at 4980 E Silver Springs Boulevard when she “accidentally left her card at the [self-checkout] register.”
Shortly after leaving Walmart, the victim realized her debit card was missing, and she returned to the store. Her card was located at the customer service desk.
The report stated that the victim checked her bank statement and discovered that her debit card had been charged $1,500. She then contacted her bank to report the theft incident, and an employee there advised that the fraudulent purchase had been made at 1:50 p.m. on January 3. Complete article
Mississippi Walmart thief gets two years 02/03/2026
A man who was arrested on shoplifting charges from Walmart took a plea deal in Jones County Circuit Court. Kenneth Peyton pleaded guilty to felony shoplifting after he was arrested for stealing over $200 from Walmart in Laurel over two years ago.
Assistant District Attorney Katie Sumrall said Peyton “took possession of various items having a total value of over $219” in February 2023 from Walmart in Laurel.
“He was caught with those items,” Sumrall said.
Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson asked if the facts presented were true, with Peyton replying that they were.
The maximum sentence Peyton could have received was five years in jail if convicted. The state recommended a five year sentence with two years to serve in the full-time custody of the MDOC, with the remaining time suspended on condition of successful post-release supervision and the circuit court’s community service program, along with paying court costs and other various fees.
Peyton had been incarcerated for 601 days, which accounted for the two years of recommended jail time.
Williamson asked if Peyton had anything to say about the recommended sentence, with Peyton saying he did not.
“I’m going to give you credit for all the time you’ve been in jail, which means you’ll be released very soon,” Williamson said. “Don’t go and repeat this. If you do, the next time you come back on a shoplifting charge, I’m going to feel like you’ll need to do all five years. Make sure this is the end of it.” Complete article
A man who was arrested on shoplifting charges from Walmart took a plea deal in Jones County Circuit Court. Kenneth Peyton pleaded guilty to felony shoplifting after he was arrested for stealing over $200 from Walmart in Laurel over two years ago.
Assistant District Attorney Katie Sumrall said Peyton “took possession of various items having a total value of over $219” in February 2023 from Walmart in Laurel.
“He was caught with those items,” Sumrall said.
Circuit Court Judge Dal Williamson asked if the facts presented were true, with Peyton replying that they were.
The maximum sentence Peyton could have received was five years in jail if convicted. The state recommended a five year sentence with two years to serve in the full-time custody of the MDOC, with the remaining time suspended on condition of successful post-release supervision and the circuit court’s community service program, along with paying court costs and other various fees.
Peyton had been incarcerated for 601 days, which accounted for the two years of recommended jail time.
Williamson asked if Peyton had anything to say about the recommended sentence, with Peyton saying he did not.
“I’m going to give you credit for all the time you’ve been in jail, which means you’ll be released very soon,” Williamson said. “Don’t go and repeat this. If you do, the next time you come back on a shoplifting charge, I’m going to feel like you’ll need to do all five years. Make sure this is the end of it.” Complete article
HEARTBREAK HOTEL Shoppers stunned by Walmart’s ‘iconic’ anti-Valentine’s Day item – ‘They are so unserious for this’ 02/01/2026
WALMART is shocking shoppers with a hilarious anti-Valentine’s Day item.
Customers discovered a break-up card among the brand’s Valentine’s Day selections.
Francesca DeSort, 30, was shopping at Walmart for a card when she came across the jumbo tombstone-shaped card.
The outside of the break-up card reads, “You don’t have to be dead to be dead to me.”
“I immediately took my phone out to send to my friends and boyfriend for a laugh,” DeSort told What’s the Jam?
“The card was so funny, but shocking to me, because I feel like in today’s time it’s not uncommon to see something like this online as a meme or joke somewhere. Complete article
WALMART is shocking shoppers with a hilarious anti-Valentine’s Day item.
Customers discovered a break-up card among the brand’s Valentine’s Day selections.
Francesca DeSort, 30, was shopping at Walmart for a card when she came across the jumbo tombstone-shaped card.
The outside of the break-up card reads, “You don’t have to be dead to be dead to me.”
“I immediately took my phone out to send to my friends and boyfriend for a laugh,” DeSort told What’s the Jam?
“The card was so funny, but shocking to me, because I feel like in today’s time it’s not uncommon to see something like this online as a meme or joke somewhere. Complete article
Oakland County residents protest ICE action in Minnesota, at home 02/01/2026
Do these videos show alligators nabbing rotisserie chickens at Walmart stores in Florida? Fake 02/01/2026
Rome Woman Jailed for Shoplifting at Ga. Walmart 02/02/2026
NJ Walmart evacuated after bomb threat 02/01/2026 According to Union Township police, a male caller phoned in the threat on the department’s non-emergency line at 3:23 a.m., saying that he had three bombs inside Walmart and that police had one hour to stop him. He also told police he planned to kill himself. .... A drone was also flown around the exterior of the building, looking for anything that would give off a heat signature.
One arrested, one sought in shots fired incident near Ledo Road Ga. Walmart 02/04/2026
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested a man for shooting into a vehicle in the 2700 block of Ledo Road, just east of the Walmart.
Investigators responded around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2026, and found multiple spent shell casings. The victim’s vehicle was shot multiple times, but no injuries were reported. Through investigative efforts, Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigators determined that a 2020 Dodge Charger accelerated toward the victim’s vehicle before shots were fired into it.
According to the sheriff’s office, Anthony Devonte Hoskins was arrested and charged with: Complete article
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2700 block of Ledo Road in reference to reports of shots being fired in the area. 02/04/2026
Second suspect identified in Ledo Road shots fired incident 02/06/2026
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has arrested a man for shooting into a vehicle in the 2700 block of Ledo Road, just east of the Walmart.
Investigators responded around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2026, and found multiple spent shell casings. The victim’s vehicle was shot multiple times, but no injuries were reported. Through investigative efforts, Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigators determined that a 2020 Dodge Charger accelerated toward the victim’s vehicle before shots were fired into it.
According to the sheriff’s office, Anthony Devonte Hoskins was arrested and charged with: Complete article
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2700 block of Ledo Road in reference to reports of shots being fired in the area. 02/04/2026
Second suspect identified in Ledo Road shots fired incident 02/06/2026
UPDATE: Police continue search for wanted man in Rapid City Neighborhood including Walmart; clear key locations 02/03/2026
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - UPDATE Feb. 3 5:50 p.m.: Law enforcement officials say key locations in a Rapid City neighborhood have been searched and cleared as part of an ongoing investigation involving a wanted man.
Authorities reported Tuesday evening that areas near 1200 N. LaCrosse Street and the 700 block of E. Anamosa Street were checked and no immediate threats were found. Officers will remain in the area as the investigation continues.
The public is still being asked to stay alert for Jeremy Taylor and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Officials are also investigating how Taylor may have found himself transportation to Rapid City. Law enforcement warned that anyone who knowingly assists a fugitive in evading capture could face criminal charges. Complete article
RCPD sends alert for manhunt in the city 02/03/2026 On Tuesday afternoon, the Rapid City Police Department said new information led them to believe Jeremy Taylor got a ride into Rapid City Tuesday afternoon and could be in the area of 1200 North LaCrosse Street and the 700 block of East Anamosa Street where a Walmart store is located.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - UPDATE Feb. 3 5:50 p.m.: Law enforcement officials say key locations in a Rapid City neighborhood have been searched and cleared as part of an ongoing investigation involving a wanted man.
Authorities reported Tuesday evening that areas near 1200 N. LaCrosse Street and the 700 block of E. Anamosa Street were checked and no immediate threats were found. Officers will remain in the area as the investigation continues.
The public is still being asked to stay alert for Jeremy Taylor and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Officials are also investigating how Taylor may have found himself transportation to Rapid City. Law enforcement warned that anyone who knowingly assists a fugitive in evading capture could face criminal charges. Complete article
RCPD sends alert for manhunt in the city 02/03/2026 On Tuesday afternoon, the Rapid City Police Department said new information led them to believe Jeremy Taylor got a ride into Rapid City Tuesday afternoon and could be in the area of 1200 North LaCrosse Street and the 700 block of East Anamosa Street where a Walmart store is located.
Deputies bust multi-state shoplifting ring after Walmart theft in north Georgia 02/03/2026
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County deputies say they have disrupted a suspected multi-state shoplifting ring after a routine theft investigation at a Walmart led to a major arrest.
According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the case unfolded Monday at the Walmart on East Walnut Avenue in Dalton. Store loss prevention employees alerted deputies to a suspected theft in progress.
Investigators say the information provided by Walmart staff allowed deputies to quickly identify a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. Within minutes, a member of the sheriff’s office Crime Suppression Unit located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, deputies discovered more than $4,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside the vehicle.
Authorities say further investigation revealed the items had been taken from Walmart locations in multiple states, leading investigators to believe the suspects were part of a larger, organized retail theft ring operating across state lines. Complete article
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County deputies say they have disrupted a suspected multi-state shoplifting ring after a routine theft investigation at a Walmart led to a major arrest.
According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the case unfolded Monday at the Walmart on East Walnut Avenue in Dalton. Store loss prevention employees alerted deputies to a suspected theft in progress.
Investigators say the information provided by Walmart staff allowed deputies to quickly identify a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. Within minutes, a member of the sheriff’s office Crime Suppression Unit located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, deputies discovered more than $4,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside the vehicle.
Authorities say further investigation revealed the items had been taken from Walmart locations in multiple states, leading investigators to believe the suspects were part of a larger, organized retail theft ring operating across state lines. Complete article
Prince William County Va. police searching for Walmart assault suspect 02/03/2026
DUMFRIES, Va. (DC News Now) — Officers in Prince William County are looking for a person accused of assaulting two separate victims in a Dumfries Walmart over the weekend.
The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said that officers responded to the Walmart at 17041 Richmond Highway in Dumfries just before 7 p.m. on Saturday for an assault.
Police said that an unknown man approached two different women and inappropriately touched them. Complete article
DUMFRIES, Va. (DC News Now) — Officers in Prince William County are looking for a person accused of assaulting two separate victims in a Dumfries Walmart over the weekend.
The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said that officers responded to the Walmart at 17041 Richmond Highway in Dumfries just before 7 p.m. on Saturday for an assault.
Police said that an unknown man approached two different women and inappropriately touched them. Complete article
Investigators trying to ID suspects in assault at Elkton Md. Walmart 02/03/2026
ELKTON — Investigators are trying to identify a man and a woman who allegedly assaulted two shoppers at the Walmart Super Center in Elkton during an unspecified dispute, and they are asking for the public’s help, according to the Elkton Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday at the store in the 1000 block of East Pulaski Highway, police reported. At one point during the altercation, the woman attempted to strike a male shopper with a broom stick, before she and the man accompanying her fled from the store, according to police.
A store security camera videotaped the two suspects. Complete article
ELKTON — Investigators are trying to identify a man and a woman who allegedly assaulted two shoppers at the Walmart Super Center in Elkton during an unspecified dispute, and they are asking for the public’s help, according to the Elkton Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday at the store in the 1000 block of East Pulaski Highway, police reported. At one point during the altercation, the woman attempted to strike a male shopper with a broom stick, before she and the man accompanying her fled from the store, according to police.
A store security camera videotaped the two suspects. Complete article
La Crosse woman riding electric scooter at Wisc. Walmart, accused of punching child 02/04/2026
A La Crosse woman is charged with intentional felony child abuse, after an incident involving an electric scooter at Walmart.
A signature bond was ordered for India James in court on Wednesday.
According to a court complaint, James is accused of riding on an electric shopping cart in a Walmart parking lot last month, and punching a teenager in the arm as she drove past.
The victim believes that James was trying to run her over, because of a previous dispute over money. Complete article
A La Crosse woman is charged with intentional felony child abuse, after an incident involving an electric scooter at Walmart.
A signature bond was ordered for India James in court on Wednesday.
According to a court complaint, James is accused of riding on an electric shopping cart in a Walmart parking lot last month, and punching a teenager in the arm as she drove past.
The victim believes that James was trying to run her over, because of a previous dispute over money. Complete article
70-Year-Old Utah Woman Goes Missing After a Trip to Walmart 02/05/2026
A trip to Walmart has ended in a missing person's case. A 70-year-old Utah woman has been missing for several days now. She was last seen visiting a Walmart before seemingly vanishing off the face of the earth.
70-year-old DeEtte Spencer hasn't been seen in days. According to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, the senior citizen visited the grocery in Price at 10:30 p.m. on January 26. According to affiliate KTVX, she then disappeared.
Apparently, Spencer had just recently returned from a trip visit with family in Colorado. She had been driving a Buick Lucerne with a Utah license plate number E604JU. So far, authorities have not been able to track down the vehicle or Spencer.
The family had a GPS sharing feature on Spencer's iPhone. However, the device then stopped transmitting a signal, so the family hasn't been able to identify her location. Additionally, police haven't been able to ping the phone to get a location on Spencer either. Complete article
A trip to Walmart has ended in a missing person's case. A 70-year-old Utah woman has been missing for several days now. She was last seen visiting a Walmart before seemingly vanishing off the face of the earth.
70-year-old DeEtte Spencer hasn't been seen in days. According to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, the senior citizen visited the grocery in Price at 10:30 p.m. on January 26. According to affiliate KTVX, she then disappeared.
Apparently, Spencer had just recently returned from a trip visit with family in Colorado. She had been driving a Buick Lucerne with a Utah license plate number E604JU. So far, authorities have not been able to track down the vehicle or Spencer.
The family had a GPS sharing feature on Spencer's iPhone. However, the device then stopped transmitting a signal, so the family hasn't been able to identify her location. Additionally, police haven't been able to ping the phone to get a location on Spencer either. Complete article
Manning police seek public’s help locating missing man last seen at SC Walmart 02/05/2026
The Manning Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who was last seen in January in the parking lot of Walmart on Paxville Highway.
According to an incident report, 39-year-old Christopher Julian was last seen near Walmart at 2010 Paxville Highway after walking away from contact with law enforcement. Authorities said the case was initially reported to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office and later referred to Manning police.
Investigators said Julian was reported missing after concerns were raised about his well-being.
Julian is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 130 to 135 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and facial hair. Authorities said he was last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. Complete article
The Manning Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who was last seen in January in the parking lot of Walmart on Paxville Highway.
According to an incident report, 39-year-old Christopher Julian was last seen near Walmart at 2010 Paxville Highway after walking away from contact with law enforcement. Authorities said the case was initially reported to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office and later referred to Manning police.
Investigators said Julian was reported missing after concerns were raised about his well-being.
Julian is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 130 to 135 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and facial hair. Authorities said he was last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. Complete article
Pre-trial hearings continue for Lansing man charged in fatal March 2025 Ill. Walmart shooting 02/02/2026
Woman arrested on theft, trespass charges at La. Walmart 02/03/2026
Ohio Walmart Call Turns Into Drug Arrests 02/03/2026
Man arrested for stealing 4 tires from SC Walmart; community helps identify him 02/03/2026
Police: Man experiencing homelessness found dead near Walmart store in Arizona 02/06/2026
The man's body was discovered Thursday in a field west of a the local Walmart store in Sierra Vista and his death is being investigated as a homicide.
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A homicide investigation is underway in southern Arizona after a man was found dead in a field near a local Walmart store.
The Sierra Vista Police Department said the man's body was discovered on Thursday near a tent stationed west of the retail store. The victim had apparently been experiencing homelessness, police said.
The man's death is being investigated as a homicide and an autopsy will be performed to determine exactly how he died. His identity has not been disclosed. Complete article
New details emerge about body found at homeless camp in southern Arizona 02/05/2026 TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For the third time since Friday, authorities are investigating a homicide at a homeless encampment in southern Arizona. .... Two men were found dead at different encampments in Tucson in less than 24 hours this past weekend. 13 News has requested the autopsy and tox reports for thoses cases as well.
The man's body was discovered Thursday in a field west of a the local Walmart store in Sierra Vista and his death is being investigated as a homicide.
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A homicide investigation is underway in southern Arizona after a man was found dead in a field near a local Walmart store.
The Sierra Vista Police Department said the man's body was discovered on Thursday near a tent stationed west of the retail store. The victim had apparently been experiencing homelessness, police said.
The man's death is being investigated as a homicide and an autopsy will be performed to determine exactly how he died. His identity has not been disclosed. Complete article
New details emerge about body found at homeless camp in southern Arizona 02/05/2026 TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For the third time since Friday, authorities are investigating a homicide at a homeless encampment in southern Arizona. .... Two men were found dead at different encampments in Tucson in less than 24 hours this past weekend. 13 News has requested the autopsy and tox reports for thoses cases as well.
Seminary Spark Driver arrested after stalking Walmart employees in Columbia, Mississippi police say 02/05/2026
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Seminary man is facing charges after being accused of harassing and stalking multiple employees of the Columbia Walmart.
Michael Miles, 30, was arrested on Jan. 29. Miles was taken into custody in Covington County and then transported to the Marion County Regional Facility.
Miles was employed by Spark Driver, which is a company that delivers for Walmart. Complete article
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Seminary man is facing charges after being accused of harassing and stalking multiple employees of the Columbia Walmart.
Michael Miles, 30, was arrested on Jan. 29. Miles was taken into custody in Covington County and then transported to the Marion County Regional Facility.
Miles was employed by Spark Driver, which is a company that delivers for Walmart. Complete article
Man police say walked away from Pueblo community corrections facility taken back into custody at Colorado Springs Walmart 02/06/2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A man law enforcement officials were searching for after he walked away from a Pueblo community corrections facility was taken into custody at a Colorado Springs Walmart on Friday morning.
An 11 News employee was at the Walmart on Razorback Road, near North Academy and I-25, at around 10:20 a.m. when they said the store was locked down by law enforcement.
When asked about the law enforcement presence, Colorado Springs police said it was state parole officers on scene.
The Cañon City Police Department shared on Tuesday that the Colorado Department Of Corrections (CDOC) was searching for Richard Capek after he walked away from a community corrections facility in Pueblo. Police said he was wanted by the CDOC on an active warrant for escape. Complete article
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A man law enforcement officials were searching for after he walked away from a Pueblo community corrections facility was taken into custody at a Colorado Springs Walmart on Friday morning.
An 11 News employee was at the Walmart on Razorback Road, near North Academy and I-25, at around 10:20 a.m. when they said the store was locked down by law enforcement.
When asked about the law enforcement presence, Colorado Springs police said it was state parole officers on scene.
The Cañon City Police Department shared on Tuesday that the Colorado Department Of Corrections (CDOC) was searching for Richard Capek after he walked away from a community corrections facility in Pueblo. Police said he was wanted by the CDOC on an active warrant for escape. Complete article
FedEx driver arrested in $32k La. Walmart merchandise theft, deputies say 02/06/2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says a FedEx driver was arrested after merchandise that was intended to be delivered to Walmart never arrived.
According to authorities, detectives were contacted by a Walmart global investigator who reported that multiple packages scheduled for shipment to Walmart were stolen. Due to the packages being equipped with tracking devices, investigators were able to track the merchandise to the 6000 block of Jones Creek Road.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for the associated apartment and discovered approximately $32,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered. Complete article
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says a FedEx driver was arrested after merchandise that was intended to be delivered to Walmart never arrived.
According to authorities, detectives were contacted by a Walmart global investigator who reported that multiple packages scheduled for shipment to Walmart were stolen. Due to the packages being equipped with tracking devices, investigators were able to track the merchandise to the 6000 block of Jones Creek Road.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for the associated apartment and discovered approximately $32,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered. Complete article
Colorado Walmart shopper sues after partly cooked bread expanded inside him 02/05/2026
A Colorado man is suing over the distress he suffered after eating take-and-bake bread without baking it.
The lawsuit — filed Feb. 3, with Walmart and Anthony & Sons Italian Bakery as defendants — claims a sell-by sticker obscured the instruction that the bread needed further baking.
The man bought the loaf at a Colorado Springs Walmart store on Sept. 22, 2025, and ate it the next day during his lunch break, the filing says. Later that day, “severe abdominal pain” sent him to the hospital.
“Diagnostic imaging revealed a gastrointestinal obstruction caused by expansion of uncooked dough,” the complaint says. The man says he spent three days in the hospital, during which time he suffered pain and repeated vomiting. Complete article
A Colorado man is suing over the distress he suffered after eating take-and-bake bread without baking it.
The lawsuit — filed Feb. 3, with Walmart and Anthony & Sons Italian Bakery as defendants — claims a sell-by sticker obscured the instruction that the bread needed further baking.
The man bought the loaf at a Colorado Springs Walmart store on Sept. 22, 2025, and ate it the next day during his lunch break, the filing says. Later that day, “severe abdominal pain” sent him to the hospital.
“Diagnostic imaging revealed a gastrointestinal obstruction caused by expansion of uncooked dough,” the complaint says. The man says he spent three days in the hospital, during which time he suffered pain and repeated vomiting. Complete article
Walmart shopper allegedly followed by store workers over off-leash service dog 02/11/2026
A Walmart shopper in New York claimed she was followed around and bugged by a group of store workers – all because her service dog wasn’t on its leash.
Crystal Pratt claimed workers at the retail giant’s location in Albany repeatedly shouted at her while she was inside the store’s supermarket.
She was allegedly bombarded by the staffers – despite registering her golden retriever service dog, Bella, in the correct way, according to CBS affiliate WRGB-TV. .....
But the issue stemmed from the fact that Pratt’s pooch, who helps her pick up items she cannot reach, wasn’t leashed while inside the supermarket. Complete article
Woman with service dog faces challenges at NY Walmart 02/06/2026
A Walmart shopper in New York claimed she was followed around and bugged by a group of store workers – all because her service dog wasn’t on its leash.
Crystal Pratt claimed workers at the retail giant’s location in Albany repeatedly shouted at her while she was inside the store’s supermarket.
She was allegedly bombarded by the staffers – despite registering her golden retriever service dog, Bella, in the correct way, according to CBS affiliate WRGB-TV. .....
But the issue stemmed from the fact that Pratt’s pooch, who helps her pick up items she cannot reach, wasn’t leashed while inside the supermarket. Complete article
Woman with service dog faces challenges at NY Walmart 02/06/2026
Walmart Settles Tax Assessment Dispute With Auburn NY 02/03/2026
After seeking a major reduction in its tax bill, Walmart has reached a settlement with the City of Auburn and other local governments over the assessed value of its store on Grant Avenue.
The Auburn Citizen reports the agreement involves the city, the Auburn Enlarged City School District and Cayuga County. It reduces the property’s full market value from $18 million to $17,333,333 and freezes the assessment for the next three years, aligning with Auburn’s reassessment schedule.
The settlement has already been approved by the Auburn school board and Cayuga County Legislature. The Auburn City Council is expected to vote on the agreement this week.
City property records list the site’s full market value at $18 million, with a total assessed value of $13.5 million. City Assessor Jeanne Hering said the current assessment was the result of negotiations with Walmart and was lowered from more than $14.5 million.
Walmart filed a petition last year challenging its assessment, seeking to reduce it to $7.5 million — a decrease of more than 44 percent. In its filing, the company argued the valuation was excessive, unlawful and unequal.
Under the settlement, the 2025 assessment will remain unchanged and no tax refunds will be issued. Beginning in 2026, the property will be assessed based on the agreed-upon market value of $17,333,333. Complete article
After seeking a major reduction in its tax bill, Walmart has reached a settlement with the City of Auburn and other local governments over the assessed value of its store on Grant Avenue.
The Auburn Citizen reports the agreement involves the city, the Auburn Enlarged City School District and Cayuga County. It reduces the property’s full market value from $18 million to $17,333,333 and freezes the assessment for the next three years, aligning with Auburn’s reassessment schedule.
The settlement has already been approved by the Auburn school board and Cayuga County Legislature. The Auburn City Council is expected to vote on the agreement this week.
City property records list the site’s full market value at $18 million, with a total assessed value of $13.5 million. City Assessor Jeanne Hering said the current assessment was the result of negotiations with Walmart and was lowered from more than $14.5 million.
Walmart filed a petition last year challenging its assessment, seeking to reduce it to $7.5 million — a decrease of more than 44 percent. In its filing, the company argued the valuation was excessive, unlawful and unequal.
Under the settlement, the 2025 assessment will remain unchanged and no tax refunds will be issued. Beginning in 2026, the property will be assessed based on the agreed-upon market value of $17,333,333. Complete article
CAFC Agrees Content Sharing Patents are Ineligible in Win for Walmart 02/05/2026
“The CAFC agreed with the district court that claim 1 is directed to an abstract idea, explaining that ‘the use of location or proximity information merely limits when or with whom content is shared, which does not render the claims any less abstract…'”
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Thursday affirmed a Western District of Texas decision granting Walmart, Inc. summary judgment that Q Technologies’ content sharing patents are invalid as patent ineligible. The opinion was authored by Judge Lourie.
Q Technologies owns U.S. Patent 9,635,108, 10,567,473 and 10,594,774, all of which are titled “Systems and Methods for Content Sharing Using Uniquely Generated Identifiers” and share a common specification. Q sued Walmart in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging infringement of certain claims of each of the patents.
The district court, taking claim 1 as exemplary, found at Alice step one that claim 1 of the patents was “directed to the abstract idea of sharing content using a unique identifier,” and at Alice step 2, that “[w]hether taken individually or as an ordered combination,” the claims contain no inventive concept because they merely recite ‘well understood, routine and conventional activities, identifiers and components, such as servers and clients.’” Complete article
“The CAFC agreed with the district court that claim 1 is directed to an abstract idea, explaining that ‘the use of location or proximity information merely limits when or with whom content is shared, which does not render the claims any less abstract…'”
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Thursday affirmed a Western District of Texas decision granting Walmart, Inc. summary judgment that Q Technologies’ content sharing patents are invalid as patent ineligible. The opinion was authored by Judge Lourie.
Q Technologies owns U.S. Patent 9,635,108, 10,567,473 and 10,594,774, all of which are titled “Systems and Methods for Content Sharing Using Uniquely Generated Identifiers” and share a common specification. Q sued Walmart in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging infringement of certain claims of each of the patents.
The district court, taking claim 1 as exemplary, found at Alice step one that claim 1 of the patents was “directed to the abstract idea of sharing content using a unique identifier,” and at Alice step 2, that “[w]hether taken individually or as an ordered combination,” the claims contain no inventive concept because they merely recite ‘well understood, routine and conventional activities, identifiers and components, such as servers and clients.’” Complete article
Walmart, Amazon and CPS top list of employers where Illinois workers still need SNAP benefits 02/06/2026
State data obtained by the Sun-Times identifies where SNAP recipients say they work as expanded employment requirements could push as 400,000 off the food assistance program this spring.
On top of her responsibilities as a public school lunchroom porter — lugging heavy boxes of fruit, inventory checks, cleaning floors — Amy Mendez also finds herself consoling hungry little kids.
“Sometimes they don’t want the food, so they cry,” said Mendez, known as “Ms. Amy” in the lunchroom. “I have to find something because I don’t like when they go home and they [haven’t] eaten anything.”
After work, Mendez then navigates how to keep herself and her 13-year-old son fed. Mendez works a full-time schedule, but Chicago Public Schools doesn’t pay her for some of the days there are no classes or during the 12-week summer break. At $18.42 an hour, she’s among the school district’s lowest-paid staffers. ......
An analysis by the Chicago Sun-Times identified the top 10 employers statewide in terms of the number of their workers who receive SNAP food assistance. Chicago Public Schools, which employs about 60,000 workers, stands out as the lone public body among the list of large, profitable and mostly publicly traded corporations like Walmart, Amazon, McDonald’s and FedEx whose chief executive officers get paid as much as tens of millions of dollars each year. CPS is among the state’s largest single employers. Complete article
State data obtained by the Sun-Times identifies where SNAP recipients say they work as expanded employment requirements could push as 400,000 off the food assistance program this spring.
On top of her responsibilities as a public school lunchroom porter — lugging heavy boxes of fruit, inventory checks, cleaning floors — Amy Mendez also finds herself consoling hungry little kids.
“Sometimes they don’t want the food, so they cry,” said Mendez, known as “Ms. Amy” in the lunchroom. “I have to find something because I don’t like when they go home and they [haven’t] eaten anything.”
After work, Mendez then navigates how to keep herself and her 13-year-old son fed. Mendez works a full-time schedule, but Chicago Public Schools doesn’t pay her for some of the days there are no classes or during the 12-week summer break. At $18.42 an hour, she’s among the school district’s lowest-paid staffers. ......
An analysis by the Chicago Sun-Times identified the top 10 employers statewide in terms of the number of their workers who receive SNAP food assistance. Chicago Public Schools, which employs about 60,000 workers, stands out as the lone public body among the list of large, profitable and mostly publicly traded corporations like Walmart, Amazon, McDonald’s and FedEx whose chief executive officers get paid as much as tens of millions of dollars each year. CPS is among the state’s largest single employers. Complete article
Broomfield Colorado police seize ‘large amount of drugs’ in Walmart parking lot during arrest 02/04/2026
Man seen using racial slurs at woman in Rostraver Township Pa. Walmart charged with ethnic intimidation 02/04/2026
Man allegedly steals sports trading cards from Pa. Walmart 02/06/2026
Man arrested after reported indecent exposure at La. Walmart parking lot 02/06/2026
Multi-NY county Walmart theft spree ends in arrest of two Batavia residents 02/06/2026
Las Cruces man fatally shot by police at NM Walmart identified 02/09/2026
LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces man allegedly fired "at least one round" at police before being gunned down outside of a Walmart on Sunday.
It remains unclear how many officers were involved in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales.
Shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, someone flagged an off-duty Las Cruces police officer — who was working at Walmart in a security capacity — about a bicycle theft in the 1500 block of South Valley Drive, near Interstate 10.
After the officer found and tried to detain Morales, he fired "at least one round at the officer." The officer returned fire then Morales ran, according to a Las Cruces Police Department news release.
Additional officers arrived and attempted to establish a perimeter when "exchanges of gunfire occurred," police said. Complete article
Las Cruces Police address officer-involved shooting that left 28-year-old dead 02/17/2026
LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces man allegedly fired "at least one round" at police before being gunned down outside of a Walmart on Sunday.
It remains unclear how many officers were involved in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales.
Shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, someone flagged an off-duty Las Cruces police officer — who was working at Walmart in a security capacity — about a bicycle theft in the 1500 block of South Valley Drive, near Interstate 10.
After the officer found and tried to detain Morales, he fired "at least one round at the officer." The officer returned fire then Morales ran, according to a Las Cruces Police Department news release.
Additional officers arrived and attempted to establish a perimeter when "exchanges of gunfire occurred," police said. Complete article
Las Cruces Police address officer-involved shooting that left 28-year-old dead 02/17/2026
Man accidentally shot in hand at Walmart in White House Tenn. 02/09/2026
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was accidentally shot in the hand Monday at a Walmart in Middle Tennessee, according to Smokey Barn News (SBN).
Authorities told SBN the firearm went off on the grocery end of the parking lot at the Walmart on Wilkinson Lane in White House. The man was getting into his pickup truck when the gun discharged.
Officials told SBN there is no threat to the public and no indication of criminal activity. Complete article
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was accidentally shot in the hand Monday at a Walmart in Middle Tennessee, according to Smokey Barn News (SBN).
Authorities told SBN the firearm went off on the grocery end of the parking lot at the Walmart on Wilkinson Lane in White House. The man was getting into his pickup truck when the gun discharged.
Officials told SBN there is no threat to the public and no indication of criminal activity. Complete article
‘Are you scared now?’: Man, 79, shows gun to Miami-Dade Walmart worker over ‘bad attitude,’ cops say 02/09/2026
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A senior is facing a felony charge after sheriff’s deputies said he flashed a gun at an employee in the jewelry department of a northwest Miami-Dade Walmart because he felt she had a “bad attitude.”
Deputies arrested Pascual Santana, 79, of Hialeah, on Friday in connection with the Nov. 16 incident at the chain’s location at 5851 NW 177th St. in the unincorporated Country Club area, just north of Miami Lakes.
Investigators said at around 11 a.m. that day, Santana rolled up to the jewelry section on a mobility scooter and asked to see several items.
The employee wouldn’t show him multiple items at once, telling him that “she’s only allowed to show one piece of jewelry at a time‚” according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said Santana “became upset because he felt that (she) was not providing good service” and began to call her “(derogatory) names.” Complete article
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A senior is facing a felony charge after sheriff’s deputies said he flashed a gun at an employee in the jewelry department of a northwest Miami-Dade Walmart because he felt she had a “bad attitude.”
Deputies arrested Pascual Santana, 79, of Hialeah, on Friday in connection with the Nov. 16 incident at the chain’s location at 5851 NW 177th St. in the unincorporated Country Club area, just north of Miami Lakes.
Investigators said at around 11 a.m. that day, Santana rolled up to the jewelry section on a mobility scooter and asked to see several items.
The employee wouldn’t show him multiple items at once, telling him that “she’s only allowed to show one piece of jewelry at a time‚” according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said Santana “became upset because he felt that (she) was not providing good service” and began to call her “(derogatory) names.” Complete article
Good Samaritans help Colorado Springs police officer detain Walmart shoplifting suspect 02/09/2026
Two good Samaritans helped a Colorado Springs police officer detain a shoplifting suspect who was resisting arrest Sunday, according to an online blotter entry.
Nicholas Arnaud, 35, is being held on $10,000 bail and faces several felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incident, police said.
At about 2:10 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a Walmart on Murray Boulevard to help an officer who was in need of assistance. Investigators learned that the officer challenged a suspected shoplifter and caught him as he was attempting to flee, officials said.
When the suspect began fighting with the officer, two bystanders stepped in to help. Once the suspect was under control, the good Samaritans left the scene before they could be identified, according to police. Complete article
Two good Samaritans helped a Colorado Springs police officer detain a shoplifting suspect who was resisting arrest Sunday, according to an online blotter entry.
Nicholas Arnaud, 35, is being held on $10,000 bail and faces several felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incident, police said.
At about 2:10 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a Walmart on Murray Boulevard to help an officer who was in need of assistance. Investigators learned that the officer challenged a suspected shoplifter and caught him as he was attempting to flee, officials said.
When the suspect began fighting with the officer, two bystanders stepped in to help. Once the suspect was under control, the good Samaritans left the scene before they could be identified, according to police. Complete article
Is it apropriate to call people who carry out possible vigialante activities "Good Samaritans?" 03/04/2026
Whether it is appropriate to call people who carry out vigilante activities "Good Samaritans" is highly debated, with many arguing that the two roles are distinct and often contradictory. While some might use the term for anyone acting with good intentions, a "Good Samaritan" typically implies someone who acts compassionately in an emergency, whereas a "vigilante" is defined as a self-appointed doer of justice operating outside the law.
Here is a breakdown of the distinctions and common viewpoints:
Distinctions Between Good Samaritans and Vigilantes
Definition & Intent: A Good Samaritan is defined as someone who voluntarily provides aid to a person in distress (e.g., in an accident or medical emergency), often protected by "Good Samaritan Laws" that limit liability for accidents during rescue. A vigilante is a person who takes law enforcement into their own hands, often acting with the intention of punishing or apprehending someone they perceive as a criminal.
Nature of Action: A Good Samaritan's focus is usually on helping the victim, whereas a vigilante's focus is on confronting the perpetrator.
Legal Standing: Good Samaritan laws are designed to encourage help in emergencies. Vigilantism is not a legally sanctioned activity and can constitute criminal behavior if it involves assault, kidnapping, or murder.
Why the Term is Considered Inappropriate
Misuse of the Term: Critics argue that using "Good Samaritan" for vigilantes misses the point of the original biblical parable, which focuses on compassion for a victim, not engaging in street violence.
Danger and Escalation: Elevating vigilantes to "heroes" or "Good Samaritans" is seen as dangerous, as it encourages untrained people to use force.
Legal Risks: An act to enforce a law as a vigilante—such as chasing a suspect—is generally not covered by Good Samaritan laws, which are meant to protect emergency medical aid.
Why the Term is Sometimes Used
Subjective Morality: Some individuals may view vigilante actions as morally justified, especially if they believe formal law enforcement has failed, leading them to see the actor as a "good" person aiding society.
Intent: If a person's initial intention is to help someone being attacked, supporters might label them a Good Samaritan, even if the situation escalates into vigilantism.
While a person could technically begin as a Good Samaritan (e.g., helping an injured person) and then act as a vigilante (e.g., attacking the culprit), the terms refer to different, and sometimes opposite, behaviors. Calling a vigilante a Good Samaritan is generally considered inaccurate and potentially harmful by legal and social standards. Complete article
Don’t Turn Vigilantes into Heroes 09/28/2020 If governments want help from untrained volunteers, they must carefully consider how to use them because such irregular groups have a history of abuse. As Patterson explains, during the Mexican–American War poorly trained irregulars committed atrocities against local populations while professional troops behaved better. Lessons from this war could inform authorities today. Just as the United States placed most of its irregular troops far from the front line, such as along the Oregon Trail, so that regular troops could focus on the war, police could order volunteers to guard locations away from potential rioting. Moreover, irregular forces committed fewer atrocities in the war when their units fought alongside regular troops, so perhaps police could directly oversee and control authorized volunteers if they need additional resources to prevent rioting and looting. But ultimately the local government has the right and responsibility to decide if and how to use these volunteers, and without authorization they become vigilantes. Celebrating unauthorized vigilantes as Good Samaritans or heroes creates a dangerous precedent. I’d hate to see trigger-happy, untrained volunteers patrolling my neighborhood sidewalks, even if some had good intentions.
Parable of a Bad Samaritan 05/18/2023 A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, the Samaritan put the man in a chokehold for 15 minutes until the man was dead. At least, that’s how the text reads in the New DeSantis Standard Version. ...... Perhaps DeSantis and the others haven’t read the biblical text recently (and this isn’t the first time DeSantis has rewritten a biblical passage to fit his politics). So we’ll make it very clear: you aren’t a “good Samaritan” if you kill someone. That’s like calling someone “a Jonah” after they catch a little fish on their hook or praising someone as “a Daniel” when they are eaten by a lion. But beyond the biblical illiteracy, there’s a darker problem here. The Penny case is the latest in a trend of rightwing politicians and commentators lifting up a vigilante after that person kills another person — especially if the victim is Black or a social justice protester. The reflex to support such street violence leads to the quick canonization of such vigilantes as new American saints. So this issue of A Public Witness documents this trend in recent political discourse and considers the dangerous gospel it preaches.
Good Samaritans shot at thieves taking catalytic converter, HPD says 10/12/2021 The whole story reads like a comic book. But this is perhaps the most Houston thing: "Despite the chaos, neither the remaining suspects nor the reported good Samaritans were at the scene when police arrived." You keep using the word, "Good Samaritans" and I don't think it means what you think it means....
Whether it is appropriate to call people who carry out vigilante activities "Good Samaritans" is highly debated, with many arguing that the two roles are distinct and often contradictory. While some might use the term for anyone acting with good intentions, a "Good Samaritan" typically implies someone who acts compassionately in an emergency, whereas a "vigilante" is defined as a self-appointed doer of justice operating outside the law.
Here is a breakdown of the distinctions and common viewpoints:
Distinctions Between Good Samaritans and Vigilantes
Definition & Intent: A Good Samaritan is defined as someone who voluntarily provides aid to a person in distress (e.g., in an accident or medical emergency), often protected by "Good Samaritan Laws" that limit liability for accidents during rescue. A vigilante is a person who takes law enforcement into their own hands, often acting with the intention of punishing or apprehending someone they perceive as a criminal.
Nature of Action: A Good Samaritan's focus is usually on helping the victim, whereas a vigilante's focus is on confronting the perpetrator.
Legal Standing: Good Samaritan laws are designed to encourage help in emergencies. Vigilantism is not a legally sanctioned activity and can constitute criminal behavior if it involves assault, kidnapping, or murder.
Why the Term is Considered Inappropriate
Misuse of the Term: Critics argue that using "Good Samaritan" for vigilantes misses the point of the original biblical parable, which focuses on compassion for a victim, not engaging in street violence.
Danger and Escalation: Elevating vigilantes to "heroes" or "Good Samaritans" is seen as dangerous, as it encourages untrained people to use force.
Legal Risks: An act to enforce a law as a vigilante—such as chasing a suspect—is generally not covered by Good Samaritan laws, which are meant to protect emergency medical aid.
Why the Term is Sometimes Used
Subjective Morality: Some individuals may view vigilante actions as morally justified, especially if they believe formal law enforcement has failed, leading them to see the actor as a "good" person aiding society.
Intent: If a person's initial intention is to help someone being attacked, supporters might label them a Good Samaritan, even if the situation escalates into vigilantism.
While a person could technically begin as a Good Samaritan (e.g., helping an injured person) and then act as a vigilante (e.g., attacking the culprit), the terms refer to different, and sometimes opposite, behaviors. Calling a vigilante a Good Samaritan is generally considered inaccurate and potentially harmful by legal and social standards. Complete article
Don’t Turn Vigilantes into Heroes 09/28/2020 If governments want help from untrained volunteers, they must carefully consider how to use them because such irregular groups have a history of abuse. As Patterson explains, during the Mexican–American War poorly trained irregulars committed atrocities against local populations while professional troops behaved better. Lessons from this war could inform authorities today. Just as the United States placed most of its irregular troops far from the front line, such as along the Oregon Trail, so that regular troops could focus on the war, police could order volunteers to guard locations away from potential rioting. Moreover, irregular forces committed fewer atrocities in the war when their units fought alongside regular troops, so perhaps police could directly oversee and control authorized volunteers if they need additional resources to prevent rioting and looting. But ultimately the local government has the right and responsibility to decide if and how to use these volunteers, and without authorization they become vigilantes. Celebrating unauthorized vigilantes as Good Samaritans or heroes creates a dangerous precedent. I’d hate to see trigger-happy, untrained volunteers patrolling my neighborhood sidewalks, even if some had good intentions.
Parable of a Bad Samaritan 05/18/2023 A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, the Samaritan put the man in a chokehold for 15 minutes until the man was dead. At least, that’s how the text reads in the New DeSantis Standard Version. ...... Perhaps DeSantis and the others haven’t read the biblical text recently (and this isn’t the first time DeSantis has rewritten a biblical passage to fit his politics). So we’ll make it very clear: you aren’t a “good Samaritan” if you kill someone. That’s like calling someone “a Jonah” after they catch a little fish on their hook or praising someone as “a Daniel” when they are eaten by a lion. But beyond the biblical illiteracy, there’s a darker problem here. The Penny case is the latest in a trend of rightwing politicians and commentators lifting up a vigilante after that person kills another person — especially if the victim is Black or a social justice protester. The reflex to support such street violence leads to the quick canonization of such vigilantes as new American saints. So this issue of A Public Witness documents this trend in recent political discourse and considers the dangerous gospel it preaches.
Good Samaritans shot at thieves taking catalytic converter, HPD says 10/12/2021 The whole story reads like a comic book. But this is perhaps the most Houston thing: "Despite the chaos, neither the remaining suspects nor the reported good Samaritans were at the scene when police arrived." You keep using the word, "Good Samaritans" and I don't think it means what you think it means....
Police: Two in custody after stealing car from a NY Walmart 02/08/2026
WATERVLIET, N.Y. (WNYT) – Two people are in custody after allegedly stealing a car from Walmart and leading police on a chase.
On February 8, New York State Police received reports of a stolen vehicle from the Walmart on Hoosick Road.
After a trooper located the vehicle in the area of North Pearl Street in Watervliet around 10:39 a.m., they allegedly failed to stop, causing the trooper to eventually lose sight. Around 10:53 a.m., the vehicle was located crashed at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 2nd Avenue. State Police say they were not pursuing the vehicle at the time. Complete article
WATERVLIET, N.Y. (WNYT) – Two people are in custody after allegedly stealing a car from Walmart and leading police on a chase.
On February 8, New York State Police received reports of a stolen vehicle from the Walmart on Hoosick Road.
After a trooper located the vehicle in the area of North Pearl Street in Watervliet around 10:39 a.m., they allegedly failed to stop, causing the trooper to eventually lose sight. Around 10:53 a.m., the vehicle was located crashed at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 2nd Avenue. State Police say they were not pursuing the vehicle at the time. Complete article
Stolen Motorcycle Owner From Mass Catches Teen Trying To Sell It At CT Walmart: Cops 02/09/2026
A 16-year-old was arrested after police say they tried selling a motorcycle stolen out of Western Massachusetts at a Connecticut Walmart.
Wallingford police officers were called to the Walmart at 844 North Colony Road on reports of a stolen motorcycle being offered for sale at that location, local officials said in a news release.
Police said the motorcycle’s rightful owner, who had previously reported it stolen from West Springfield, Mass., was on scene and alerted authorities. Officers saw a pickup truck and the suspected stolen motorcycle in the parking lot. As the first patrol unit arrived, the operator of the motorcycle fled the scene at a high rate of speed, according to Wallingford police. Complete article
A 16-year-old was arrested after police say they tried selling a motorcycle stolen out of Western Massachusetts at a Connecticut Walmart.
Wallingford police officers were called to the Walmart at 844 North Colony Road on reports of a stolen motorcycle being offered for sale at that location, local officials said in a news release.
Police said the motorcycle’s rightful owner, who had previously reported it stolen from West Springfield, Mass., was on scene and alerted authorities. Officers saw a pickup truck and the suspected stolen motorcycle in the parking lot. As the first patrol unit arrived, the operator of the motorcycle fled the scene at a high rate of speed, according to Wallingford police. Complete article
‘A nightmare’: Walmart shopper files lawsuit over Acworth Ga. kidnapping arrest 02/09/2026
A man who spent more than six weeks behind bars after he was accused of trying to snatch a 2-year-old boy from his mother inside an Acworth Walmart is suing his accuser, the lead detective and the district attorney who pursued the case against him.
Mahendra Patel, 57, sent notice last fall that he planned to sue over the ordeal, which ended with all of his charges getting dropped last year.
Monday’s federal complaint names Caroline Miller, the young mother who accused Patel of trying to grab her son, along with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen; the city of Acworth; the detective who charged him; and the DA’s investigator who presented the case to a Cobb grand jury. Complete article
A man who spent more than six weeks behind bars after he was accused of trying to snatch a 2-year-old boy from his mother inside an Acworth Walmart is suing his accuser, the lead detective and the district attorney who pursued the case against him.
Mahendra Patel, 57, sent notice last fall that he planned to sue over the ordeal, which ended with all of his charges getting dropped last year.
Monday’s federal complaint names Caroline Miller, the young mother who accused Patel of trying to grab her son, along with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen; the city of Acworth; the detective who charged him; and the DA’s investigator who presented the case to a Cobb grand jury. Complete article
Family of man shot by police in Dec. 2023 at North Spokane Wash. store files lawsuit against city, Walmart 02/09/2026
SPOKANE, Wash - The family of a man shot by police inside a North Spokane Walmart in 2023 is suing the city and the Walmart corporation.
Police shot and killed Kerry Jones-Hilburg inside the Walmart on North Colton.
The lawsuit says police suspected Jones-Hilburg of shoplifting and that police, along with Walmart employees, "coordinated the blitzkrieg-style approach" of approaching him.
The suit says Jones-Hilburg never threatened to shoot or harm officers, but that officers got him to the ground. One officer fired a shot, killing him. Complete article
SPOKANE, Wash - The family of a man shot by police inside a North Spokane Walmart in 2023 is suing the city and the Walmart corporation.
Police shot and killed Kerry Jones-Hilburg inside the Walmart on North Colton.
The lawsuit says police suspected Jones-Hilburg of shoplifting and that police, along with Walmart employees, "coordinated the blitzkrieg-style approach" of approaching him.
The suit says Jones-Hilburg never threatened to shoot or harm officers, but that officers got him to the ground. One officer fired a shot, killing him. Complete article
Woman notices wrong prices on Walmart items. Then she gets them for free: ‘What is label accuracy law?’ 02/10/2026
Some countries take price accuracy more seriously than others. In Canada, for example, retailers voluntarily operate under the country’s Scanner Price Accuracy Code (SPAC).
The code requires retailers to give an item for free if it rings up higher than the posted price and costs under $10. For items priced above that, customers usually receive a bonus discount on the lowest advertised price. Many shoppers take advantage of the law, specifically scouring grocery aisles for pricing errors.
Recently, Canada-based TikToker Theandra (@theandrah250) posted a video showing how the code works in real life while shopping at two local Walmart locations. Her video has garnered over 93,000 views. Complete article
Some countries take price accuracy more seriously than others. In Canada, for example, retailers voluntarily operate under the country’s Scanner Price Accuracy Code (SPAC).
The code requires retailers to give an item for free if it rings up higher than the posted price and costs under $10. For items priced above that, customers usually receive a bonus discount on the lowest advertised price. Many shoppers take advantage of the law, specifically scouring grocery aisles for pricing errors.
Recently, Canada-based TikToker Theandra (@theandrah250) posted a video showing how the code works in real life while shopping at two local Walmart locations. Her video has garnered over 93,000 views. Complete article
Ex-Walmart executive who built online ordering tapped to lead Kroger's tech-driven turnaround 02/09/2026
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday, 11 months after the abrupt resignation of its previous CEO.
Foran led Walmart's U.S. division for six years before departing in 2019. While there, he introduced online ordering and pickup, and accelerated Walmart's digital capabilities.
Walmart has reshaped itself into a tech-powered retail giant that has leaned heavily into automation and artificial intelligence, and it's one of the biggest competitive threats to Kroger, the largest standalone U.S. supermarket chain.
Shares of The Kroger Co. rose 6% before the opening bell Monday after Kroger said Foran would lead the company. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday, 11 months after the abrupt resignation of its previous CEO.
Foran led Walmart's U.S. division for six years before departing in 2019. While there, he introduced online ordering and pickup, and accelerated Walmart's digital capabilities.
Walmart has reshaped itself into a tech-powered retail giant that has leaned heavily into automation and artificial intelligence, and it's one of the biggest competitive threats to Kroger, the largest standalone U.S. supermarket chain.
Shares of The Kroger Co. rose 6% before the opening bell Monday after Kroger said Foran would lead the company. Complete article
Local woman who assaulted officers in Ohio Walmart after leaving animals in car, in July 2025, enters plea deal 02/05/2026
2 arrested in Bowling Green Ky. after alleged scams at multiple Walmart locations 02/06/2026
West Ashley SC Walmart barbershop argument leads to arrest Saturday, police say 02/08/2026
Man Arrested on Multiple Burglary Counts After Alleged Theft at Clarkston Wash. Walmart 02/05/2026
Warrant issued for woman who allegedly made threatening calls to Glendale Ohio Walmart 02/09/2026 Store employees told police they believed the anonymous caller, who made bomb threats, was the same person who had been calling them throughout the day.
Teen accused of attempted murder at Walmart shopping center in Stanly County NC 02/10/2026
ALBEMARLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A teenager was arrested after he allegedly shot a juvenile in Stanly County on Monday night.
The Feb. 9 shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Leonard Avenue in Albemarle, in the Walmart shopping center right off Highway 24/27.
Once at the shopping center, Albemarle police found the juvenile with a gunshot wound. The juvenile was then taken to the hospital and was in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon.
Officials did not say how old the juvenile was. Complete article
ALBEMARLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A teenager was arrested after he allegedly shot a juvenile in Stanly County on Monday night.
The Feb. 9 shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Leonard Avenue in Albemarle, in the Walmart shopping center right off Highway 24/27.
Once at the shopping center, Albemarle police found the juvenile with a gunshot wound. The juvenile was then taken to the hospital and was in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon.
Officials did not say how old the juvenile was. Complete article
Bystander’s vehicle struck during road rage incident, with shots fired, near Orlando Fla. Metrowest-area Walmart 02/11/2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – A road rage incident in an Orlando Walmart parking lot Tuesday evening led to shots fired and a bystander’s vehicle being hit with a stray bullet.
The incident happened in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter off Kirkman Road and Metrowest Boulevard.
According to Orlando police, a man was driving by the garden center when he heard three or four thuds, and then a mirror exploded. The driver was not injured, police said.
According to a police report, the driver said he asked Walmart security to check surveillance video to see what happened and, while waiting, he found what looked like a bullet on the ground under his mirror. ......
Police arrested Morell, who faces charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and shooting/throwing a missile into a vehicle. Complete article
ORLANDO, Fla. – A road rage incident in an Orlando Walmart parking lot Tuesday evening led to shots fired and a bystander’s vehicle being hit with a stray bullet.
The incident happened in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter off Kirkman Road and Metrowest Boulevard.
According to Orlando police, a man was driving by the garden center when he heard three or four thuds, and then a mirror exploded. The driver was not injured, police said.
According to a police report, the driver said he asked Walmart security to check surveillance video to see what happened and, while waiting, he found what looked like a bullet on the ground under his mirror. ......
Police arrested Morell, who faces charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and shooting/throwing a missile into a vehicle. Complete article
Man recently released from jail causes 'panic' inside Ga. Walmart store, police say 02/11/2026
STATESBORO, Ga. — Police in Georgia have released details after an incident "garnered some panic" at a Walmart store, according to police.
Officers with the Statesboro Police Department said on Tuesday afternoon they were called to the Walmart on Northside Drive East after multiple 911 calls about a man with a gun inside the store.
Police said the staff had isolated the man in the garden center and he was taken into custody. The store was temporarily closed.
Investigators said they determined that the suspect entered the store, got a tool, and used it to break into a glass display case to get a BB gun. Complete article
STATESBORO, Ga. — Police in Georgia have released details after an incident "garnered some panic" at a Walmart store, according to police.
Officers with the Statesboro Police Department said on Tuesday afternoon they were called to the Walmart on Northside Drive East after multiple 911 calls about a man with a gun inside the store.
Police said the staff had isolated the man in the garden center and he was taken into custody. The store was temporarily closed.
Investigators said they determined that the suspect entered the store, got a tool, and used it to break into a glass display case to get a BB gun. Complete article
Upstate NY teens accused of stealing vehicle from Walmart parking lot, crashing it 02/10/2026
Two teens in Upstate New York have been arrested after stealing a vehicle from a Walmart parking lot, according to New York State Police.
Troopers say a 14-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested Sunday with the assistance of the Watervliet Police Department. The teens are accused of stealing an SUV from the Walmart on Hoosick Road in Brunswick, N.Y., and crashing it, plus stealing another vehicle.
Police say the SUV was reported stolen around 9:26 a.m. Sunday. Troopers patrolling the area found the vehicle around 10:39 a.m., driving on North Pearl Street in Watervliet. Troopers attempted a traffic stop, then a pursuit after the SUV operator failed to comply; police ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle.
Watervliet Police said they located the vehicle at 10:53 a.m. after it crashed into another vehicle in the area of 2nd Street. The 14-year-old was identified as the driver, and the 15-year-old as a passenger; both were taken into custody. Complete article
Two teens in Upstate New York have been arrested after stealing a vehicle from a Walmart parking lot, according to New York State Police.
Troopers say a 14-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested Sunday with the assistance of the Watervliet Police Department. The teens are accused of stealing an SUV from the Walmart on Hoosick Road in Brunswick, N.Y., and crashing it, plus stealing another vehicle.
Police say the SUV was reported stolen around 9:26 a.m. Sunday. Troopers patrolling the area found the vehicle around 10:39 a.m., driving on North Pearl Street in Watervliet. Troopers attempted a traffic stop, then a pursuit after the SUV operator failed to comply; police ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle.
Watervliet Police said they located the vehicle at 10:53 a.m. after it crashed into another vehicle in the area of 2nd Street. The 14-year-old was identified as the driver, and the 15-year-old as a passenger; both were taken into custody. Complete article
Costco cracks the shoplifting crisis that’s shutting Walmart and Target stores 02/10/2026
As rampant shoplifting across the US has forced store closures and inflicted billions of dollars in losses on retailers, one industry giant appears to have cracked the problem.
Costco has largely defied the retail theft surge that has plagued chains such as Walmart and Target - because it runs its stores differently.
In its most recent annual report, Costco explained how its business model keeps losses low.
'By strictly controlling the entrances and exits and using a membership format, we believe our inventory losses are well below those of typical retail operations,' the report for 2025 said.
Unlike Walmart or Target, Costco doesn’t let just anyone wander in off the street.
Shoppers must show a paid membership - often with photo ID - before they’re allowed through the door. Once inside, there’s usually just one way in and one way out, and every purchase is checked against a receipt before customers leave. Complete article
As rampant shoplifting across the US has forced store closures and inflicted billions of dollars in losses on retailers, one industry giant appears to have cracked the problem.
Costco has largely defied the retail theft surge that has plagued chains such as Walmart and Target - because it runs its stores differently.
In its most recent annual report, Costco explained how its business model keeps losses low.
'By strictly controlling the entrances and exits and using a membership format, we believe our inventory losses are well below those of typical retail operations,' the report for 2025 said.
Unlike Walmart or Target, Costco doesn’t let just anyone wander in off the street.
Shoppers must show a paid membership - often with photo ID - before they’re allowed through the door. Once inside, there’s usually just one way in and one way out, and every purchase is checked against a receipt before customers leave. Complete article
Walmart receipt checker stops shopper at the Door. Then the worker does something sketchy with the receipt 02/11/2026
If you’re a frequent shopper, you’re probably familiar with the Fetch Rewards program.
How it works is simple. After you make a purchase, either in person or online, you scan your receipt into the site. From there, you can start earning points. Eventually, these points can be exchanged for things like gift cards and sweepstakes entries.
Like any rewards program, people have found ways to game the system. This woman didn’t expect to have the system gamed on her—but that’s exactly what happened on a recent trip to Walmart.
What Happened To This Woman’s Fetch Rewards?
In a video with over 1.8 million views, TikToker Rachel Haselden (@therachelpaige) films herself laughing in a car outside of Walmart.
According to Haselden, she and her partner were leaving the store when an employee asked to look at the pair’s receipt. They handed it over, and the employee took a photo. At the time, they “thought nothing of it.”
However, when Haselden went to scan the receipt for Fetch Rewards, she saw something surprising.
“It says it’s ‘already been submitted by myself or someone else,’” Haselden states. “We just got this receipt. That lady, she stole my Fetch Reward. The Walmart worker stole my Fetch Reward.” Complete article
If you’re a frequent shopper, you’re probably familiar with the Fetch Rewards program.
How it works is simple. After you make a purchase, either in person or online, you scan your receipt into the site. From there, you can start earning points. Eventually, these points can be exchanged for things like gift cards and sweepstakes entries.
Like any rewards program, people have found ways to game the system. This woman didn’t expect to have the system gamed on her—but that’s exactly what happened on a recent trip to Walmart.
What Happened To This Woman’s Fetch Rewards?
In a video with over 1.8 million views, TikToker Rachel Haselden (@therachelpaige) films herself laughing in a car outside of Walmart.
According to Haselden, she and her partner were leaving the store when an employee asked to look at the pair’s receipt. They handed it over, and the employee took a photo. At the time, they “thought nothing of it.”
However, when Haselden went to scan the receipt for Fetch Rewards, she saw something surprising.
“It says it’s ‘already been submitted by myself or someone else,’” Haselden states. “We just got this receipt. That lady, she stole my Fetch Reward. The Walmart worker stole my Fetch Reward.” Complete article
Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeit versions of its products 02/11/2026
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in federal court on Monday, alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the personal care company’s products on its website.
In a lawsuit posted by Reuters, Estée Lauder accused Walmart of selling fake versions of popular skincare and fragrance products from Lauder brands Aveda, Clinique, La Mer, Le Labo, and Tom Ford, which are listed as plaintiffs.
The products “bear marks that are identical with, substantially indistinguishable from, or confusingly similar” to products with Estée Lauder trademarks, the company said in the suit.
Estée Lauder said it bought and tested some of the allegedly copycat products sold by Walmart and determined that they did not originate from the beauty company. In one example cited in the complaint, Estée Lauder shows side-by-side photos of a perfume sold by Walmart called “Intense Peach” next to a Tom Ford fragrance called “Bitter Peach.” Both items come in orange packaging.
Estée Lauder and Walmart did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Complete article
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in federal court on Monday, alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the personal care company’s products on its website.
In a lawsuit posted by Reuters, Estée Lauder accused Walmart of selling fake versions of popular skincare and fragrance products from Lauder brands Aveda, Clinique, La Mer, Le Labo, and Tom Ford, which are listed as plaintiffs.
The products “bear marks that are identical with, substantially indistinguishable from, or confusingly similar” to products with Estée Lauder trademarks, the company said in the suit.
Estée Lauder said it bought and tested some of the allegedly copycat products sold by Walmart and determined that they did not originate from the beauty company. In one example cited in the complaint, Estée Lauder shows side-by-side photos of a perfume sold by Walmart called “Intense Peach” next to a Tom Ford fragrance called “Bitter Peach.” Both items come in orange packaging.
Estée Lauder and Walmart did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Complete article
Lost German Shepherd strolls through Mich. Walmart store 02/09/2026
Midlothian Tx. police seek public's help in identifying Walmart theft suspects 02/10/2026
Walmart employee arrested after allegedly stealing thousands in Visa gift cards from Baton Rouge La. store 02/10/2026
West Fargo man charged after threatening ND Walmart with bomb, weapon 02/09/2026
Man arrested after biting officer at Frankfort Ind. Walmart 02/11/2026
FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — A 22-year-old man was arrested after an altercation with Frankfort Police Department officers at Walmart, leading to an officer being bitten.
At 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Frankfort officers were dispatched to the Walmart located at 2460 E. Wabash St. on a report of a Facebook Live video taking place involving a female decoy and a suspect who thought he was communicating with a minor.
Initially, two officers made contact with the pair when the fight was on with the suspect. Additional officers arrived shortly after. During the altercation, the suspect bit one of the officers on the arm. The officer was treated and released from IU Health Frankfort Hospital. Complete article
FRANKFORT, Ind. (WISH) — A 22-year-old man was arrested after an altercation with Frankfort Police Department officers at Walmart, leading to an officer being bitten.
At 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Frankfort officers were dispatched to the Walmart located at 2460 E. Wabash St. on a report of a Facebook Live video taking place involving a female decoy and a suspect who thought he was communicating with a minor.
Initially, two officers made contact with the pair when the fight was on with the suspect. Additional officers arrived shortly after. During the altercation, the suspect bit one of the officers on the arm. The officer was treated and released from IU Health Frankfort Hospital. Complete article
Fort Myers man threatens Fla. Walmart worker with hatchet in parking lot confrontation 02/13/2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of threatening a Walmart worker with a hatchet.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers were called to the Walmart on Colonial Boulevard on Feb. 8 in response to reports of an assault.
The FMPD said a Walmart worker was arriving in the parking lot for his shift when he saw a car pull up and drop a woman off at the front of the store. The worker recognized the woman and honked his horn at her and the other vehicle.
The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Felipe Blanco-Castro, 38, exited the car and confronted the worker, who stepped out of his own car, the FMPD said.
The two got into a verbal altercation, and as it escalated, Blanco-Castro returned to his vehicle and grabbed a hatchet, brandishing it at the victim, the FMPD said. Complete article
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of threatening a Walmart worker with a hatchet.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers were called to the Walmart on Colonial Boulevard on Feb. 8 in response to reports of an assault.
The FMPD said a Walmart worker was arriving in the parking lot for his shift when he saw a car pull up and drop a woman off at the front of the store. The worker recognized the woman and honked his horn at her and the other vehicle.
The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Felipe Blanco-Castro, 38, exited the car and confronted the worker, who stepped out of his own car, the FMPD said.
The two got into a verbal altercation, and as it escalated, Blanco-Castro returned to his vehicle and grabbed a hatchet, brandishing it at the victim, the FMPD said. Complete article
Homeless Man Accused of Arson After Setting Walmart Merchandise on Fire 02/12/2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD).
Cody Huckabee, 31, was identified as the suspect and he was arrested on February 11, 2026.
They say on the evening of February 7, 2026, surveillance footage shows Huckabee come into the Walmart at 501 Signal Mountain Road and walk to the men’s apparel section.
They say he paused at a rack of shirts and leans down for a few moments and then proceeds to walk back out of the store.
Within seconds, smoke appears from the clothing rack and next, flames become visible as the shirts begin to burn in close proximity to other customers and employees moving through the store, CFD says. Complete article
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD).
Cody Huckabee, 31, was identified as the suspect and he was arrested on February 11, 2026.
They say on the evening of February 7, 2026, surveillance footage shows Huckabee come into the Walmart at 501 Signal Mountain Road and walk to the men’s apparel section.
They say he paused at a rack of shirts and leans down for a few moments and then proceeds to walk back out of the store.
Within seconds, smoke appears from the clothing rack and next, flames become visible as the shirts begin to burn in close proximity to other customers and employees moving through the store, CFD says. Complete article
Chatham County Ga. Sheriff vows to 'hunt down' suspects in brutal parking lot attack 02/11/2026
Chatham County Sheriff vows to 'hunt down' suspects in brutal parking lot attack.
Pooler, Ga. — Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman said he is seeking the suspects in what he described as a “disturbing” assault captured on video in a parking lot near a gas station, Ruby Tuesday restaurant and Walmart in Pooler.
In a video message posted to Facebook, Coleman said he recently received footage showing three men beating a young man “senseless” in a public parking lot while someone recorded the attack. Coleman said the victim can be heard screaming for help as the assailants continue punching and kicking him, at one point delivering what Coleman likened to a “punt kick.”
It's unclear when the video was taken.
WJCL 22 News reached out to Pooler PD, who is also handling the case since it's in their jurisdiction. A spokesperson said the department is working to learn when the video was recorded and identify the people in it. Complete article
Second man arrested following viral video showing beating near Pooler Ga. Walmart 02/24/2026
Sheriff's office: Third suspect charged in Pooler Walmart parking lot attack 02/27/2026
Chatham County Sheriff vows to 'hunt down' suspects in brutal parking lot attack.
Pooler, Ga. — Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman said he is seeking the suspects in what he described as a “disturbing” assault captured on video in a parking lot near a gas station, Ruby Tuesday restaurant and Walmart in Pooler.
In a video message posted to Facebook, Coleman said he recently received footage showing three men beating a young man “senseless” in a public parking lot while someone recorded the attack. Coleman said the victim can be heard screaming for help as the assailants continue punching and kicking him, at one point delivering what Coleman likened to a “punt kick.”
It's unclear when the video was taken.
WJCL 22 News reached out to Pooler PD, who is also handling the case since it's in their jurisdiction. A spokesperson said the department is working to learn when the video was recorded and identify the people in it. Complete article
Second man arrested following viral video showing beating near Pooler Ga. Walmart 02/24/2026
Sheriff's office: Third suspect charged in Pooler Walmart parking lot attack 02/27/2026
Records detail investigation into alleged false rape report at Glasgow Ky. Walmart 02/11/2026
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) — Newly obtained court records are shedding more light on the investigation that led to the arrest of a Hart County woman accused of falsely reporting a rape at the Glasgow Walmart earlier this month.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded to Walmart at 2345 Happy Valley Road around 3:20 p.m. on Feb. 4 after employees reported a woman unconscious in the women’s restroom handicap stall who claimed she had been raped.
Officers and Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services arrived with emergency lights and sirens due to the nature of the call. Police identified the woman as Autumn Tomlin, 18, of Munfordville. Complete article
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) — Newly obtained court records are shedding more light on the investigation that led to the arrest of a Hart County woman accused of falsely reporting a rape at the Glasgow Walmart earlier this month.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded to Walmart at 2345 Happy Valley Road around 3:20 p.m. on Feb. 4 after employees reported a woman unconscious in the women’s restroom handicap stall who claimed she had been raped.
Officers and Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services arrived with emergency lights and sirens due to the nature of the call. Police identified the woman as Autumn Tomlin, 18, of Munfordville. Complete article
LPD: Man arrested after stealing ribeye steaks, crashing in Tx. Walmart parking lot 02/12/2026
A man was arrested after stealing ribeye steaks from a Walmart in south Laredo and crashing a vehicle in the parking lot, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Officers responded at about 10:39 a.m. Feb. 12 to a theft report at the Walmart at 4401 South U.S. 83, police said.
An officer arriving at the scene saw the suspect leaving in a black Chevrolet Malibu and driving a short distance within the parking lot before crashing into a wooden fence, according to police.
The driver then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, police said.
The officer caught up to the man after a brief foot pursuit and took him into custody, according to police. Complete article
A man was arrested after stealing ribeye steaks from a Walmart in south Laredo and crashing a vehicle in the parking lot, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Officers responded at about 10:39 a.m. Feb. 12 to a theft report at the Walmart at 4401 South U.S. 83, police said.
An officer arriving at the scene saw the suspect leaving in a black Chevrolet Malibu and driving a short distance within the parking lot before crashing into a wooden fence, according to police.
The driver then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, police said.
The officer caught up to the man after a brief foot pursuit and took him into custody, according to police. Complete article
Laughing ICE Goons Seize Dad Who Fled Ukraine War at Minn. Walmart 02/12/2026
Dmytro Kulyk is facing deportation as refugees become the Trump administration’s latest target.
A Ukrainian dad escaped Vladimir Putin’s drone and missile attacks back home only to be grabbed by a band of ICE stooges in a Walmart parking lot in Minneapolis.
“I hoped I would find peace in America. I’ve done everything the government required, I don’t understand why I am behind bars,” Dmytro Kulyk told the Daily Beast from the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar, Minnesota.
The 39-year-old father was getting a pickup order at a Walmart in Maple Grove when he found himself surrounded by immigration agents last month. He’d been working as a delivery driver to make ends meet, while also supporting his family by doing roofing work.
Kulyk legally entered the U.S. in late 2023 along with his wife, 38, and daughter, who’s now 5. The family was sponsored by U.S. citizens as part of the Uniting 4 Ukraine program, a humanitarian program set up in April 2022 to allow Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war to live and work in the U.S. on “parole.” Complete article
Dmytro Kulyk is facing deportation as refugees become the Trump administration’s latest target.
A Ukrainian dad escaped Vladimir Putin’s drone and missile attacks back home only to be grabbed by a band of ICE stooges in a Walmart parking lot in Minneapolis.
“I hoped I would find peace in America. I’ve done everything the government required, I don’t understand why I am behind bars,” Dmytro Kulyk told the Daily Beast from the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar, Minnesota.
The 39-year-old father was getting a pickup order at a Walmart in Maple Grove when he found himself surrounded by immigration agents last month. He’d been working as a delivery driver to make ends meet, while also supporting his family by doing roofing work.
Kulyk legally entered the U.S. in late 2023 along with his wife, 38, and daughter, who’s now 5. The family was sponsored by U.S. citizens as part of the Uniting 4 Ukraine program, a humanitarian program set up in April 2022 to allow Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war to live and work in the U.S. on “parole.” Complete article
Sulphur La. Walmart reopens following fire 02/12/2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Walmart on Cities Service Highway in Sulphur will be back open today following a fire that caused an evacuation last night.
The store posted on Facebook that it will open at 6 a.m. today.
An employee told 7News that the fire started in the trash compactor.
First responders were called in after smoke and a burning smell began to fill the store. Complete article
Burnt popcorn bag leads to trash compactor fire at Walmart in Sulphur 02/12/2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Walmart on Cities Service Highway in Sulphur will be back open today following a fire that caused an evacuation last night.
The store posted on Facebook that it will open at 6 a.m. today.
An employee told 7News that the fire started in the trash compactor.
First responders were called in after smoke and a burning smell began to fill the store. Complete article
Burnt popcorn bag leads to trash compactor fire at Walmart in Sulphur 02/12/2026
Court denies request to cut millions in Marshalltown Iowa Walmart property taxes 02/12/2026
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied Walmart’s effort to cut millions in property taxes for its store in Marshalltown.
The Walmart store in Marshalltown sits on a nearly 25 acre site and the main store is around 214,000 square feet with a 6,000 square foot garden center. The Marshall County Assessor appraised the store at $13,323,780 in January of 2023. Walmart contested the property tax assessment, saying it should be $8,332,680.
Walmart argued the county evaluation was not proper because it was based on the building being leased and not owner-occupied. The Court of Appeals ruled the methods the county expert used in the appraisal were more credible than Walmart’s appraiser. Complete article
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied Walmart’s effort to cut millions in property taxes for its store in Marshalltown.
The Walmart store in Marshalltown sits on a nearly 25 acre site and the main store is around 214,000 square feet with a 6,000 square foot garden center. The Marshall County Assessor appraised the store at $13,323,780 in January of 2023. Walmart contested the property tax assessment, saying it should be $8,332,680.
Walmart argued the county evaluation was not proper because it was based on the building being leased and not owner-occupied. The Court of Appeals ruled the methods the county expert used in the appraisal were more credible than Walmart’s appraiser. Complete article
Blog Update: $623,738 Sanctions Ordered in Golikov v. Walmart Inc. 02/12/2026
In November, this Blog reported on the Court’s award of sanctions against a plaintiff’s lawyers for unreasonably and vexatiously multiplying proceedings under 28 USC § 1927 because they alleged that the plaintiff made a purchase from a store instead of the defendant’s website which required binding arbitration agreement and a waiver of the right to pursue a class action. In December, Judge Klausner ordered the two lawyers to pay $623,738.70 as sanctions.
The Court gave short shrift to plaintiff’s opposition but discounted the time related to filing the motion to seek sanctions, 166.7 hours. The Court awarded Defendants’ sanctions measured by 842.8 hours arising from the work of 14 lawyers at rates ranging from $540 to $1,237.50/hour in the case, including a motion to dismiss, the answer, opposing class certification, drafting a Rule 23(f) Petition, discovery, and moving to decertify the class for a total of $623,738.70.
Plaintiff’s counsel recently scheduled a hearing for March 2, 2026 to attempt to stay Judge Klausner’s Order. Complete article
In November, this Blog reported on the Court’s award of sanctions against a plaintiff’s lawyers for unreasonably and vexatiously multiplying proceedings under 28 USC § 1927 because they alleged that the plaintiff made a purchase from a store instead of the defendant’s website which required binding arbitration agreement and a waiver of the right to pursue a class action. In December, Judge Klausner ordered the two lawyers to pay $623,738.70 as sanctions.
The Court gave short shrift to plaintiff’s opposition but discounted the time related to filing the motion to seek sanctions, 166.7 hours. The Court awarded Defendants’ sanctions measured by 842.8 hours arising from the work of 14 lawyers at rates ranging from $540 to $1,237.50/hour in the case, including a motion to dismiss, the answer, opposing class certification, drafting a Rule 23(f) Petition, discovery, and moving to decertify the class for a total of $623,738.70.
Plaintiff’s counsel recently scheduled a hearing for March 2, 2026 to attempt to stay Judge Klausner’s Order. Complete article
Second suspect gets 25 years in Jan. 2024 Tx. Walmart fight that led to two shootings, killing one 02/10/2026
Eureka woman’s stolen credit card used at Missouri Walmart 02/12/2026
Troy woman accused of stealing from Pa. Walmart 02/13/2026
‘It shattered us’: Institutional failures in Utah nursing homes leads to death of Walmart greeter, lawsuit claims 02/13/2026
Man killed in shooting at intersection of St. Thomas and St. Andrew streets, NOPD says 02/13/2026 Within a block from Walmart
A man was killed in a shooting near Boettner Park in the St. Thomas Development neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting just before 12:55 p.m. near St. Thomas and St. Andrew streets and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, police said. Paramedics declared the man dead at the scene.
Detectives had a portion of St. Andrew Street just past the Walmart Supercenter on Tchoupitoulas, taped off on Friday as they investigated. Groups of residents and neighbors from the surrounding apartment building gathered outside to watch as the officers worked. Complete article
A man was killed in a shooting near Boettner Park in the St. Thomas Development neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting just before 12:55 p.m. near St. Thomas and St. Andrew streets and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, police said. Paramedics declared the man dead at the scene.
Detectives had a portion of St. Andrew Street just past the Walmart Supercenter on Tchoupitoulas, taped off on Friday as they investigated. Groups of residents and neighbors from the surrounding apartment building gathered outside to watch as the officers worked. Complete article
Man accused of trying to kidnap girl, assaulting another at Lincolnton NC Walmart 02/14/2026
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A 25-year-old Maiden man faces kidnapping and assault charges after police said he targeted two girls inside the Lincolnton Walmart on Friday night. Tristan Blain Coleman was arrested following the incident at the retail store on North Generals Boulevard.
Lincolnton police officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 8 p.m. for a report of harassment. Upon arrival, investigators learned that Coleman had approached a girl and grabbed her while attempting to force her to leave the store with him, Lincolnton Police said.
Investigators reported that Coleman allegedly had a cell phone and may have used it to take a photo inside the first child’s clothing.
During the encounter, Coleman also allegedly assaulted a second juvenile female before fleeing the scene.
The incident was reported to police a short time after it occurred, police said.
Following the investigation, authorities filed multiple criminal charges against Coleman. He faces one count of attempted kidnapping, two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child and one count of assault on a female. Complete article
Moms terrified after they say a man attempted to kidnap their daughters in NC Walmart greeting card aisle 02/17/2026
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A 25-year-old Maiden man faces kidnapping and assault charges after police said he targeted two girls inside the Lincolnton Walmart on Friday night. Tristan Blain Coleman was arrested following the incident at the retail store on North Generals Boulevard.
Lincolnton police officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 8 p.m. for a report of harassment. Upon arrival, investigators learned that Coleman had approached a girl and grabbed her while attempting to force her to leave the store with him, Lincolnton Police said.
Investigators reported that Coleman allegedly had a cell phone and may have used it to take a photo inside the first child’s clothing.
During the encounter, Coleman also allegedly assaulted a second juvenile female before fleeing the scene.
The incident was reported to police a short time after it occurred, police said.
Following the investigation, authorities filed multiple criminal charges against Coleman. He faces one count of attempted kidnapping, two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child and one count of assault on a female. Complete article
Moms terrified after they say a man attempted to kidnap their daughters in NC Walmart greeting card aisle 02/17/2026
Police: Man charged after threatening someone in a Manchester NH Walmart 02/13/2026
The victim claims he tried to walk away, but that Lincoln Tarlue followed him and pulled out a gun.
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 20-year-old man is being held on preventative detention after police say he threatened someone inside a Manchester Walmart.
It happened Thursday afternoon. Police say Lincoln Tarlue approached someone he knew and became hostile.
The victim claims he tried to walk away, but that Tarlue followed him and pulled out a gun. The victim said Tarlue never pointed the gun at him, but held it in his hand and started making threats. Complete article
The victim claims he tried to walk away, but that Lincoln Tarlue followed him and pulled out a gun.
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 20-year-old man is being held on preventative detention after police say he threatened someone inside a Manchester Walmart.
It happened Thursday afternoon. Police say Lincoln Tarlue approached someone he knew and became hostile.
The victim claims he tried to walk away, but that Tarlue followed him and pulled out a gun. The victim said Tarlue never pointed the gun at him, but held it in his hand and started making threats. Complete article
Mississippi Walmart crash injures four people 02/13/2026
INDIANOLA - Police are investigating after a truck crashed into Walmart injuring four people.
Witnesses in Indianola say an elderly man rammed his pickup truck into the front left entrance of the store following an altercation with another individual in the store.
Four people were injured as a result of the crash including the driver.
One was airlifted to a Regional Trauma Center while the other three were transported by ground ambulance to local hospitals. Complete article
Truck crashes into Walmart, injuring at least two 02/13/2026
INDIANOLA - Police are investigating after a truck crashed into Walmart injuring four people.
Witnesses in Indianola say an elderly man rammed his pickup truck into the front left entrance of the store following an altercation with another individual in the store.
Four people were injured as a result of the crash including the driver.
One was airlifted to a Regional Trauma Center while the other three were transported by ground ambulance to local hospitals. Complete article
Truck crashes into Walmart, injuring at least two 02/13/2026
Driver cited for hitting a pedestrian in Pa. Walmart parking lot 02/14/2026
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police responded to a crash at the Walmart in Shippensburg last week on Feb. 7.
Troopers say a 77-year-old man was driving down a parking lot aisle when he accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes and crashed.
According to the crash report, the driver hit a pedestrian and then another vehicle.
The 19-year-old pedestrian had to be taken to Wellspan Hospital in Chambersburg with minor injuries. Complete article
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police responded to a crash at the Walmart in Shippensburg last week on Feb. 7.
Troopers say a 77-year-old man was driving down a parking lot aisle when he accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes and crashed.
According to the crash report, the driver hit a pedestrian and then another vehicle.
The 19-year-old pedestrian had to be taken to Wellspan Hospital in Chambersburg with minor injuries. Complete article
Traffic wreck backs up Highway 17 near Leland NC Walmart 02/13/2026
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - A wreck on Highway 17 southbound near the Leland Walmart has backed up traffic, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
BCSO issued a traffic alert Friday afternoon advising drivers to use caution in the area and expect delays.
Traffic is backed up nearly to the Alligator Bridge, according to BCSO. Officials recommend drivers consider an alternate route if possible and give responding emergency personnel plenty of room to work. Complete article
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - A wreck on Highway 17 southbound near the Leland Walmart has backed up traffic, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
BCSO issued a traffic alert Friday afternoon advising drivers to use caution in the area and expect delays.
Traffic is backed up nearly to the Alligator Bridge, according to BCSO. Officials recommend drivers consider an alternate route if possible and give responding emergency personnel plenty of room to work. Complete article
Brothers describe ICE confrontation near Olathe Kansas Walmart that led to detention 02/16/2026
OLATHE, Kan. — Two teenagers in Olathe say they were confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday morning near the Walmart off North Seventh Highway.
One of the teens told KMBC he was taken into custody, even though he is a United States citizen.
Video shows ICE agents handcuffing and pinning a 19-year-old on the pavement.
“I'm still a little shaken up, traumatized," Brandon Nataren said.
Video shared with KMBC shows what the teens say are ICE agents handcuffing and pinning Brian Nataren to the pavement.
“Why? Excessive force? Why was that needed?” Brandon Nataren said. Complete article
Officials issue statement after video showing ICE arrest in Olathe, Kansas 02/20/2026 US Attorney's Office wants the public to know the difference between legal protest and criminal behavior. .....
Brian and Brandon Nataren said they were heading to Walmart around 9 a.m. to meet Brian’s girlfriend when they were notified that immigration officers were nearby. The brothers said they tried to avoid ICE officers. They said they later stopped to get food in the area, when they claim one of the agents nearly hit them with a vehicle.
"One of the ICE agents proceeded to try to hit us. And my brother tried to, like, move around and not get hit by the car," Brandon Nataren said. ......
"The ICE agent proceeded to point a gun at my head and say, get the [expletive] out the car," Brandon Nataren said.
"The guy that took me out of the car tried to grab me from my neck and pull me out," Brian Nataren said.
"When I got to the floor, he put both knees on me, my back," he said.
In the video, one agent can be heard saying, "Put him in the car and let’s go!"
Brian Nataren said an agent made a comment to him while he was detained.
"He said, he was like, 'Guess what?' And he's like, 'We own you now,'" Brian Nataren said.
OLATHE, Kan. — Two teenagers in Olathe say they were confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday morning near the Walmart off North Seventh Highway.
One of the teens told KMBC he was taken into custody, even though he is a United States citizen.
Video shows ICE agents handcuffing and pinning a 19-year-old on the pavement.
“I'm still a little shaken up, traumatized," Brandon Nataren said.
Video shared with KMBC shows what the teens say are ICE agents handcuffing and pinning Brian Nataren to the pavement.
“Why? Excessive force? Why was that needed?” Brandon Nataren said. Complete article
Officials issue statement after video showing ICE arrest in Olathe, Kansas 02/20/2026 US Attorney's Office wants the public to know the difference between legal protest and criminal behavior. .....
Brian and Brandon Nataren said they were heading to Walmart around 9 a.m. to meet Brian’s girlfriend when they were notified that immigration officers were nearby. The brothers said they tried to avoid ICE officers. They said they later stopped to get food in the area, when they claim one of the agents nearly hit them with a vehicle.
"One of the ICE agents proceeded to try to hit us. And my brother tried to, like, move around and not get hit by the car," Brandon Nataren said. ......
"The ICE agent proceeded to point a gun at my head and say, get the [expletive] out the car," Brandon Nataren said.
"The guy that took me out of the car tried to grab me from my neck and pull me out," Brian Nataren said.
"When I got to the floor, he put both knees on me, my back," he said.
In the video, one agent can be heard saying, "Put him in the car and let’s go!"
Brian Nataren said an agent made a comment to him while he was detained.
"He said, he was like, 'Guess what?' And he's like, 'We own you now,'" Brian Nataren said.
Alert for blood monitor sold by Walmart, Publix, others after injuries and death 02/12/2026
After more than 11 years of injuries and a death, the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors has issued a correction to the instructions directing actions when the glucose might be dangerously high.
These True Metrix monitors are sold under the store brands of the nation’s largest pharmacies and grocers, including Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Publix and Albertsons.
Blood glucose monitoring systems made by Fort Lauderdale’s Trividia Health give an “E-5 Error” to warn of very high glucose.
“As currently written, the instructions could potentially lead to a delay in treatment if the user does not seek medical attention immediately when they receive an E-5 error code and are experiencing symptoms of high glucose,” Trividia’s website says. “A delay in treatment may result in serious adverse health consequences or death, especially for users with very high blood glucose levels.”
A Trividia spokesperson said Thursday the 114 serious injuries and one death by monitor users since 2014 were because “the instructions weren’t clear enough to seek medical attention immediately.” Complete article
After more than 11 years of injuries and a death, the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors has issued a correction to the instructions directing actions when the glucose might be dangerously high.
These True Metrix monitors are sold under the store brands of the nation’s largest pharmacies and grocers, including Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Publix and Albertsons.
Blood glucose monitoring systems made by Fort Lauderdale’s Trividia Health give an “E-5 Error” to warn of very high glucose.
“As currently written, the instructions could potentially lead to a delay in treatment if the user does not seek medical attention immediately when they receive an E-5 error code and are experiencing symptoms of high glucose,” Trividia’s website says. “A delay in treatment may result in serious adverse health consequences or death, especially for users with very high blood glucose levels.”
A Trividia spokesperson said Thursday the 114 serious injuries and one death by monitor users since 2014 were because “the instructions weren’t clear enough to seek medical attention immediately.” Complete article
Walmart Nationwide Recall Update—Customers Warned Of ‘Serious’ Effects 02/13/2026
Walmart, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued nationwide recalls during January and February for items ranging from food and supplements to household, children's, and baby items—sold in Walmart stores and/or via the Walmart website—with some warning customers of “serious” effects.
Walmart Food and Supplements Recalls
Arrowroot Biscuits
On January 28, 2026, the FDA announced that Gerber Products Company had issued a voluntary recall of limited batches of its 5.5-ounce packets of Arrowroot Biscuits, which Walmart confirmed were sold in stores nationwide. ......
Moringa Leaf Powder Dietary Supplements
The FDA announced on January 15, 2026, that there is an ongoing investigation into dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, as they may be linked to a potential Salmonella outbreak. .......
Walmart Household Item Recalls
Multiple YITA-Manufactured Dressers
According to a CPSC announcement on February 5, 2026, five different brands of 16-drawer dressers—Dextrus, ModFusion, Uforic, Yintatech, and Yitahome—which were manufactured and sold by YITA, were recalled because they failed to meet federal safety standards for clothing storage units and posed tip‑over and entrapment hazards that could cause serious injury or death, particularly to children. .....
PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers
The CPSC announced that PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers (model PS-510) and Mighty Lil Steamers (model PS-550)—which were sold online at Walmart.com from December 2020 through April 2025—were recalled because they can expel hot water or steam unexpectedly, creating a serious burn risk.
Consumers were advised to stop using the steamers immediately and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a recall request.
Integra LifeSciences Wound and Burn Dressings
An FDA recall alert was published for a wound and burn dressing, made by Integra LifeSciences, after the manufacturer informed customers about a product quality issue that could affect performance and patient safety. The FDA announcement said that the dressing breached a sterile barrier and could lead to patient infection, and that customers had been told by Integra about the issue via letter on January 16, 2026. ..... Several more recalls, making it hard to keep up with them because there are so many. Complete article
Walmart, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued nationwide recalls during January and February for items ranging from food and supplements to household, children's, and baby items—sold in Walmart stores and/or via the Walmart website—with some warning customers of “serious” effects.
Walmart Food and Supplements Recalls
Arrowroot Biscuits
On January 28, 2026, the FDA announced that Gerber Products Company had issued a voluntary recall of limited batches of its 5.5-ounce packets of Arrowroot Biscuits, which Walmart confirmed were sold in stores nationwide. ......
Moringa Leaf Powder Dietary Supplements
The FDA announced on January 15, 2026, that there is an ongoing investigation into dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, as they may be linked to a potential Salmonella outbreak. .......
Walmart Household Item Recalls
Multiple YITA-Manufactured Dressers
According to a CPSC announcement on February 5, 2026, five different brands of 16-drawer dressers—Dextrus, ModFusion, Uforic, Yintatech, and Yitahome—which were manufactured and sold by YITA, were recalled because they failed to meet federal safety standards for clothing storage units and posed tip‑over and entrapment hazards that could cause serious injury or death, particularly to children. .....
PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers and Mighty Lil Steamers
The CPSC announced that PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers (model PS-510) and Mighty Lil Steamers (model PS-550)—which were sold online at Walmart.com from December 2020 through April 2025—were recalled because they can expel hot water or steam unexpectedly, creating a serious burn risk.
Consumers were advised to stop using the steamers immediately and visit recall.pursteam.com to submit a recall request.
Integra LifeSciences Wound and Burn Dressings
An FDA recall alert was published for a wound and burn dressing, made by Integra LifeSciences, after the manufacturer informed customers about a product quality issue that could affect performance and patient safety. The FDA announcement said that the dressing breached a sterile barrier and could lead to patient infection, and that customers had been told by Integra about the issue via letter on January 16, 2026. ..... Several more recalls, making it hard to keep up with them because there are so many. Complete article
Senior manager sues Walmart over alleged retaliation for disability accommodation 02/13/2026
An 11-year Walmart senior manager alleges he was forced out after requesting disability accommodations and raising discrimination concerns internally.
Scott Carrasquillo held the title of Senior Manager of Global Security and Investigations when, according to a lawsuit filed February 12 in federal court in Tampa, Florida, a sequence of events began that would end his career at the company.
It started in May 2023, when Carrasquillo sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder while driving to a work site. He reported the injury promptly. His supervisor, Director Matthew Walsh, allegedly failed to report it in a timely manner. When Carrasquillo followed up, Walsh reportedly dismissed the severity of the injury and remarked, "I didn't realize you were so brittle." Complete article
An 11-year Walmart senior manager alleges he was forced out after requesting disability accommodations and raising discrimination concerns internally.
Scott Carrasquillo held the title of Senior Manager of Global Security and Investigations when, according to a lawsuit filed February 12 in federal court in Tampa, Florida, a sequence of events began that would end his career at the company.
It started in May 2023, when Carrasquillo sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder while driving to a work site. He reported the injury promptly. His supervisor, Director Matthew Walsh, allegedly failed to report it in a timely manner. When Carrasquillo followed up, Walsh reportedly dismissed the severity of the injury and remarked, "I didn't realize you were so brittle." Complete article
Bellefontaine Ohio PD asking for help in $1,400 Walmart theft case 02/14/2026
More than 100 people evacuated from Cicero NY Walmart after carbon monoxide leak 02/13/2026
New Walmart clue urgently probed by Arizona police in desperate hunt for missing Nancy Guthrie after 18,000 tips come in 02/12/2026 POLICE are focusing on the backpack worn by the suspect spotted in the surveillance video as the hunt for Nancy Guthrie continues.
A $10 Walmart gun holster could help identify suspect in Nancy Guthrie case 02/14/2026
Knit Jacket Closely Matches Suspect's Top in Nancy Guthrie case 02/13/2026
Mask, clothing worn by suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance believed to be from Walmart, sheriff says 02/16/2026
Pedestrian crash near Ariz. Walmart claims life of 24-year-old 02/16/2026
Fatal Feb. 12 collision shut down Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway for 8 hours
Authorities have confirmed that the pedestrian struck Thursday night on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway has died.
The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Maricopa resident Madison Paige Coughlin, 24. She died Feb. 12 from multiple blunt impact injuries. Her death was ruled an accident.
The crash occurred about 9:39 p.m. near Porter Road in front of the Walmart plaza. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway was shut down in both directions between Porter Road and White-and-Parker Road for more than eight hours while officers investigated. The Pinal County Vehicular Crimes Unit assisted the Maricopa Police Department.
Coughlin’s death came eight days before her 25th birthday. Complete article
Fatal Feb. 12 collision shut down Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway for 8 hours
Authorities have confirmed that the pedestrian struck Thursday night on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway has died.
The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Maricopa resident Madison Paige Coughlin, 24. She died Feb. 12 from multiple blunt impact injuries. Her death was ruled an accident.
The crash occurred about 9:39 p.m. near Porter Road in front of the Walmart plaza. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway was shut down in both directions between Porter Road and White-and-Parker Road for more than eight hours while officers investigated. The Pinal County Vehicular Crimes Unit assisted the Maricopa Police Department.
Coughlin’s death came eight days before her 25th birthday. Complete article
Blotter: Man followed woman into Wyoming Walmart and threatened to run her over with a semi 02/18/2026
BREACH OF PEACE
WALMART: A 59-year-old man was ticketed after a 53-year old woman reported that he had verbally assaulted her Tuesday night, Gillette Police Capt. Kelly Alger said. The woman said a 59-year-old man driving a 2020 Kenworth almost crashed into her and followed her in the store and began yelling at her.
Walmart employees confirmed this and the man did not deny the allegations, and said something to the effect of “next time, I’ll just run her over,” Alger said. The man was ticketed for breach of peace. Complete article
BREACH OF PEACE
WALMART: A 59-year-old man was ticketed after a 53-year old woman reported that he had verbally assaulted her Tuesday night, Gillette Police Capt. Kelly Alger said. The woman said a 59-year-old man driving a 2020 Kenworth almost crashed into her and followed her in the store and began yelling at her.
Walmart employees confirmed this and the man did not deny the allegations, and said something to the effect of “next time, I’ll just run her over,” Alger said. The man was ticketed for breach of peace. Complete article
Bill would increase penalties for arson tied to theft, comes after Homewood Alabama Walmart fire 02/16/2026
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A state lawmaker is pushing for tougher penalties for arson after a fire was set at a Homewood Walmart back in 2025.
Arson is already a felony in Alabama, but a new proposal would elevate certain cases to first-degree arson if someone sets a fire or causes an explosion to help commit theft.
Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, said he introduced House Bill 328 after a fire broke out at a Walmart in his district. He said investigators believe the fire was set as a distraction while suspects stole merchandise.
“The intention was to create this huge fire, put all the attention on that, and then we can steal what we need to steal out of the store,” Faulkner said. Complete article
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A state lawmaker is pushing for tougher penalties for arson after a fire was set at a Homewood Walmart back in 2025.
Arson is already a felony in Alabama, but a new proposal would elevate certain cases to first-degree arson if someone sets a fire or causes an explosion to help commit theft.
Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, said he introduced House Bill 328 after a fire broke out at a Walmart in his district. He said investigators believe the fire was set as a distraction while suspects stole merchandise.
“The intention was to create this huge fire, put all the attention on that, and then we can steal what we need to steal out of the store,” Faulkner said. Complete article
DEA agents execute arrest warrant in NM Walmart parking lot 02/18/2026
A drug trafficking arrest executed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the parking lot of Walmart in Taos Wednesday morning (Feb. 18) drew an anxious crowd who mistook the arrest for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.
At least a half dozen law enforcement officers wore face-coverings and body armor.
“For anything that happened, I’d have to refer you to the DEA,” Taos Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. told the Taos News. “That’s really all I know. They were here to execute an arrest warrant for possible drug trafficking.”
The incident occurred approximately between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., when federal agents took at least one man away in handcuffs. Onlookers, believing the agents were with ICE, started recording the incident. Complete article
A drug trafficking arrest executed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the parking lot of Walmart in Taos Wednesday morning (Feb. 18) drew an anxious crowd who mistook the arrest for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.
At least a half dozen law enforcement officers wore face-coverings and body armor.
“For anything that happened, I’d have to refer you to the DEA,” Taos Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. told the Taos News. “That’s really all I know. They were here to execute an arrest warrant for possible drug trafficking.”
The incident occurred approximately between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., when federal agents took at least one man away in handcuffs. Onlookers, believing the agents were with ICE, started recording the incident. Complete article
SKIPPING OUT Walmart confirms ‘freeze’ tactic used by workers at checkout in effort to stop rampant theft 02/17/2026
WALMART has confirmed a frozen self-checkout register tactic to stop rampant shoplifting.
The anti-theft tech was alluded to in an arrest report in Florida.
William Monroe Houst Parks, 53, was arrested for theft on February 4, according to a report from the Leesburg Police Department.
The man had allegedly skip-scanned $50 worth of items at a self-checkout register from a Walmart in Leesburg, Florida, about 42 miles outside of Orlando, said Leesburg-News, citing court documents. .....
An employee tried to stop him by pausing the register, it added.
But he allegedly continued to skip-scan items before paying for just some of them. Complete article
WALMART has confirmed a frozen self-checkout register tactic to stop rampant shoplifting.
The anti-theft tech was alluded to in an arrest report in Florida.
William Monroe Houst Parks, 53, was arrested for theft on February 4, according to a report from the Leesburg Police Department.
The man had allegedly skip-scanned $50 worth of items at a self-checkout register from a Walmart in Leesburg, Florida, about 42 miles outside of Orlando, said Leesburg-News, citing court documents. .....
An employee tried to stop him by pausing the register, it added.
But he allegedly continued to skip-scan items before paying for just some of them. Complete article
Officials report potential measles exposure at Greenville SC Walmart 02/17/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 12 new cases of measles in the state since Friday.
The new cases bring the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 962.
There are currently 127 people in quarantine and eight in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is March 11.
Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at Libertas Academy, where there are 17 persons in quarantine. Additionally, fewer than five people remain in quarantine from Inman Intermediate. Complete article
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 12 new cases of measles in the state since Friday.
The new cases bring the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 962.
There are currently 127 people in quarantine and eight in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is March 11.
Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at Libertas Academy, where there are 17 persons in quarantine. Additionally, fewer than five people remain in quarantine from Inman Intermediate. Complete article
Woman alleges she slipped on water, fell into produce stand at Ocala Fla. Walmart 02/17/2026
A Citrus County woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging she suffered permanent injuries after slipping on water and falling into a produce display at one of the company’s locations in Ocala.
Rose Mary Morgan filed the complaint on Monday, Feb. 2, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Marion County. The lawsuit stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on Nov. 4, 2024, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 7855 SW Highway 200 in Ocala.
According to the complaint, Morgan was shopping in the grocery store when she slipped on water on the floor and “fell onto a produce stand.” Complete article
A Citrus County woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging she suffered permanent injuries after slipping on water and falling into a produce display at one of the company’s locations in Ocala.
Rose Mary Morgan filed the complaint on Monday, Feb. 2, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Marion County. The lawsuit stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on Nov. 4, 2024, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 7855 SW Highway 200 in Ocala.
According to the complaint, Morgan was shopping in the grocery store when she slipped on water on the floor and “fell onto a produce stand.” Complete article
Woman parks in abandoned Va. Walmart parking lot to eat lunch. Then security shows up: ‘I’m getting a call from Walmart right now’ 02/18/2026
A Richmond, Virginia woman pulls into an empty parking lot on her lunch break for a few minutes by herself. Then she’s interrupted by a man who claims Walmart, the owner of the abandoned building on site, gave him a call.
TikToker Gina (@ginaaagabs) looks out her passenger side window as a man approaches her car. She rolls down the window apprehensively and holds a burrito in one hand.
“You’re not allowed to be here. This is Walmart private property. They’re paying us to monitor this area,” the man explains in the background. “When you’re sitting here, I’m getting a call from Walmart right now.”
She counters that she was just trying to find a shady spot to park while she ate her lunch. However, the man doesn’t let up and insists that she move to another parking lot.
The caption reads, “Mind you, this Walmart has been closed down for like 5 years lol. I just wanted to eat my food in shade and peace.” Complete article
A Richmond, Virginia woman pulls into an empty parking lot on her lunch break for a few minutes by herself. Then she’s interrupted by a man who claims Walmart, the owner of the abandoned building on site, gave him a call.
TikToker Gina (@ginaaagabs) looks out her passenger side window as a man approaches her car. She rolls down the window apprehensively and holds a burrito in one hand.
“You’re not allowed to be here. This is Walmart private property. They’re paying us to monitor this area,” the man explains in the background. “When you’re sitting here, I’m getting a call from Walmart right now.”
She counters that she was just trying to find a shady spot to park while she ate her lunch. However, the man doesn’t let up and insists that she move to another parking lot.
The caption reads, “Mind you, this Walmart has been closed down for like 5 years lol. I just wanted to eat my food in shade and peace.” Complete article
Man allegedly walks out of Walmart with cart full of $375 in stolen merchandise 02/15/2026
Woman places Walmart pick-up order. Then she sees her picker’s name is ‘David’—and decides to intervene: ‘I knew there were going to be issues’ 02/15/2026
$3 million winning lottery ticket sold at metro Atlanta Ga. Walmart 02/14/2026
Chevrolet Suburban Driver Needs Oil Change But She Doesn't Want To Pay For Extra Oil. Then The Mechanic Suggests Walmart 02/13/2026
Fake "Spark Shopper" ID allegedly used to steal over $2K in goods from Walmart 02/1/2026
Knox woman arrested for repeated thefts at Ind. Walmart 02/16/2026
Alleged Thieves Nabbed At Ottawa Ill. Walmart 02/16/2026
Serial shoplifter sentenced after fleeing Fla. Walmart in motorized scooter 02/15/2026
A small electrical fire caused by a waxing machine briefly closed Pittsfield Mass.'s Walmart on Saturday 02/14/2026
Scene cleared 2 hours after bomb threat at Fort Myers Fla. Walmart 02/17/2026
‘Took him out:’ Deputy shoots, kills armed shoplifting suspect inside Poinciana Fla. Walmart 02/19/2026
Investigators search for 2 other culprits.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An Osceola County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a shoplifting suspect inside a Walmart on Thursday after the man pulled a gun and was running through the store, officials said.
The fatal shooting took place around 8 p.m. at 904 Cypress Parkway in Poinciana.
In a news briefing around 11 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said the deputy was working off-duty at the store for security.
“A loss-prevention officer notified our deputy at the front of the store that there were three men inside the store that had concealed merchandise,” Blackmon said. “The loss-prevention officer and our deputy attempted to meet those men at the front of the store.”
However, when they approached the trio, one of the three men took off running with a gun in his hand, Blackmon explained. Complete article
Was shooting justified? Teen killed by off-duty deputy during alleged Walmart shoplifting incident 02/20/2026
Bodycam shows moments before teen was shot, killed at Fla. Walmart in shoplifting incident 02/24/2026
Investigators search for 2 other culprits.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An Osceola County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a shoplifting suspect inside a Walmart on Thursday after the man pulled a gun and was running through the store, officials said.
The fatal shooting took place around 8 p.m. at 904 Cypress Parkway in Poinciana.
In a news briefing around 11 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said the deputy was working off-duty at the store for security.
“A loss-prevention officer notified our deputy at the front of the store that there were three men inside the store that had concealed merchandise,” Blackmon said. “The loss-prevention officer and our deputy attempted to meet those men at the front of the store.”
However, when they approached the trio, one of the three men took off running with a gun in his hand, Blackmon explained. Complete article
Was shooting justified? Teen killed by off-duty deputy during alleged Walmart shoplifting incident 02/20/2026
Bodycam shows moments before teen was shot, killed at Fla. Walmart in shoplifting incident 02/24/2026
Masked shoplifter shot by deputy outside Orange County Fla. Walmart, officials say 02/23/2026
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy shot a man who was attempting to steal from the Walmart on East Colonial Drive.
The deputy-involved shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. outside of the Walmart on East Colonial Drive, near Rouse Road.
The deputy reported he confronted the man in possession of a shopping cart full of merchandise and ignored orders to stop before the deputy deployed a Taser.
After the Taser failed to stop the man, the deputy fired two shots with his firearm after warning him to “don’t reach,” officials said.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the man is currently receiving treatment at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
Man declared ‘Martial Law’ before stealing items from Fla. Walmart, shot by deputies 02/23/2026
2 deputy shootings of suspected shoplifters at Central Florida Walmarts in 1 week 02/23/2026
Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff says 02/24/2026
Judge denies bond for suspected Walmart shoplifter shot by Orange County deputy 03/03/2026
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy shot a man who was attempting to steal from the Walmart on East Colonial Drive.
The deputy-involved shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. outside of the Walmart on East Colonial Drive, near Rouse Road.
The deputy reported he confronted the man in possession of a shopping cart full of merchandise and ignored orders to stop before the deputy deployed a Taser.
After the Taser failed to stop the man, the deputy fired two shots with his firearm after warning him to “don’t reach,” officials said.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the man is currently receiving treatment at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
Man declared ‘Martial Law’ before stealing items from Fla. Walmart, shot by deputies 02/23/2026
2 deputy shootings of suspected shoplifters at Central Florida Walmarts in 1 week 02/23/2026
Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff says 02/24/2026
Judge denies bond for suspected Walmart shoplifter shot by Orange County deputy 03/03/2026
Elkins man allegedly drove into WV Walmart, mothers home 02/23/2026
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — An Elkins man has been charged with multiple felonies after police received a hit-and-run complaint last week.
According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 17th, officers responded to a hit-and-run complaint at the Walmart in Elkins. As they were on their way, they were informed that “Walmart was struck by a vehicle and the operator left the scene.” The driver was identified as Justin Gibson.
Officers were also notified before arriving at Walmart that Gibson’s mother, Pamela Boyer, had told E-911 that Gibson had arrived at her home in Beverly, hit the home with his vehicle and broken in. Boyer locked herself in a bathroom where Gibson could be heard yelling while Boyer was on the phone.
When police arrived at the residence the saw Gibson in a bedroom next to the bathroom, who pointed a knife at officers and shouted at them to leave. He was also “beating on the bathroom door demanding his mother to give him a firearm.” .....
At the Walmart, video surveillance showed Gibson trying to enter a firearm display case, using a tire iron to break the glass, and attempting to take a long gun. He then rode a children’s bicycle through the cart storage area. Employees stated that Gibson struck the garage door of the cart storage area to enter the location. The estimated property damage also goes above $2,500. Complete article
Case of vehicle hitting a Walmart moving forward 02/26/2026
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — An Elkins man has been charged with multiple felonies after police received a hit-and-run complaint last week.
According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Feb. 17th, officers responded to a hit-and-run complaint at the Walmart in Elkins. As they were on their way, they were informed that “Walmart was struck by a vehicle and the operator left the scene.” The driver was identified as Justin Gibson.
Officers were also notified before arriving at Walmart that Gibson’s mother, Pamela Boyer, had told E-911 that Gibson had arrived at her home in Beverly, hit the home with his vehicle and broken in. Boyer locked herself in a bathroom where Gibson could be heard yelling while Boyer was on the phone.
When police arrived at the residence the saw Gibson in a bedroom next to the bathroom, who pointed a knife at officers and shouted at them to leave. He was also “beating on the bathroom door demanding his mother to give him a firearm.” .....
At the Walmart, video surveillance showed Gibson trying to enter a firearm display case, using a tire iron to break the glass, and attempting to take a long gun. He then rode a children’s bicycle through the cart storage area. Employees stated that Gibson struck the garage door of the cart storage area to enter the location. The estimated property damage also goes above $2,500. Complete article
Case of vehicle hitting a Walmart moving forward 02/26/2026
Employee injured during fight at St. Clairsville Ohio Walmart; Belmont County Sheriff’s Office investigating 02/20/2026
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The Belmont County Sheriff’s Department was called to the St. Clairsville Walmart last night where two women were allegedly fighting.
Sheriff James Zusack said the fight started at 10:15 p.m. outside the women’s restroom and ended up inside the restroom.
He said one woman was a store employee, and the other was not.
One woman was reportedly injured and taken for medical treatment. Complete article
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The Belmont County Sheriff’s Department was called to the St. Clairsville Walmart last night where two women were allegedly fighting.
Sheriff James Zusack said the fight started at 10:15 p.m. outside the women’s restroom and ended up inside the restroom.
He said one woman was a store employee, and the other was not.
One woman was reportedly injured and taken for medical treatment. Complete article
Man Accused of Impersonating Officer After Alleged Theft at Visalia Ca. Walmart 02/20/2026
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Walmart store in Visalia and falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer.
According to the Visalia Police Department, the man arrived at the Walmart on Noble Avenue in a white utility truck that did not have license plates. He parked near the store’s garden section and entered through the garden entrance.
Police said the man selected several items, including men’s jeans, home décor, automotive items, tools, and other merchandise. Investigators allege he then exited the store with the unpaid items.
When confronted, the man reportedly displayed a badge and claimed he was law enforcement, according to police. Complete article
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Walmart store in Visalia and falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer.
According to the Visalia Police Department, the man arrived at the Walmart on Noble Avenue in a white utility truck that did not have license plates. He parked near the store’s garden section and entered through the garden entrance.
Police said the man selected several items, including men’s jeans, home décor, automotive items, tools, and other merchandise. Investigators allege he then exited the store with the unpaid items.
When confronted, the man reportedly displayed a badge and claimed he was law enforcement, according to police. Complete article
Woman Compares Walmart Self-Checkout To An ‘Unpaid Internship’ After Shopping Trip Wasted An Extra 17 Minutes: ‘They’re Training Us’ 02/22/2026
Walmart customers have long shared their grievances with the retailer’s self-checkout experience.
The retailer has invested heavily in the new technology but has had to adjust its strategy more than once after intense backlash. The result is a mixed bag: customers report that some stores have no self-serve kiosks available at times, while in others, that’s the only option.
This, a woman on TikTok recently said, is what caused a small grocery run to last 17 minutes. She joked that by the end of it, she felt like she was training to be an employee. .....
“I need somebody to tell me at what point did I start working at Walmart,” she says. “Because I was there 17 minutes unpaid.”
Pendergast claims that when she arrived, there were no staffed checkout lanes open. .....
According to Pendergast, the worker was being thorough. “He starts looking over this receipt like he’s trying to read a [expletive] brain MRI,” she says. “If I wanted to steal something, Ryan, it wouldn’t be Sheba Cat Food. Trust me.” Complete article
Walmart customers have long shared their grievances with the retailer’s self-checkout experience.
The retailer has invested heavily in the new technology but has had to adjust its strategy more than once after intense backlash. The result is a mixed bag: customers report that some stores have no self-serve kiosks available at times, while in others, that’s the only option.
This, a woman on TikTok recently said, is what caused a small grocery run to last 17 minutes. She joked that by the end of it, she felt like she was training to be an employee. .....
“I need somebody to tell me at what point did I start working at Walmart,” she says. “Because I was there 17 minutes unpaid.”
Pendergast claims that when she arrived, there were no staffed checkout lanes open. .....
According to Pendergast, the worker was being thorough. “He starts looking over this receipt like he’s trying to read a [expletive] brain MRI,” she says. “If I wanted to steal something, Ryan, it wouldn’t be Sheba Cat Food. Trust me.” Complete article
E-bikes sold by Amazon and Walmart recalled due to explosion, fire risk 02/14/2026
E-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears and Walmart are being recalled because the bicycles' lithium-ion batteries can ignite, potentially sparking a fire and burning riders.
About 22,000 e-bikes are involved in the recall, and should not be used until outfitted with a free replacement battery and battery mount, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The China-based company that distributes the e-bikes, Ancheer, said it has received six reports involving fire, explosions or sparks, including four that detailed burn injuries. Complete article
E-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears and Walmart are being recalled because the bicycles' lithium-ion batteries can ignite, potentially sparking a fire and burning riders.
About 22,000 e-bikes are involved in the recall, and should not be used until outfitted with a free replacement battery and battery mount, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The China-based company that distributes the e-bikes, Ancheer, said it has received six reports involving fire, explosions or sparks, including four that detailed burn injuries. Complete article
Man indicted for attempted murder of police officer at Canton Ohio Walmart in Dec. 2015 02/1/2026
Rome Man Jailed for Shoplifting from Ga. Walmart 02/17/2026
Ocala Fla. Walmart employee accused of stealing Bose headphones 02/16/2026
Clarksburg man charged in violent robbery; also accused in attempted $1,400 WV Walmart theft 02/18/2026
Police: Man Stole $50K in iPhones from Macedon NY Walmart 02/18/2026
Plea for man accused of Sept. 2025 Colorado Walmart shooting, chase delayed 02/17/2026
Clearwater Fla. Walmart employee accused of stealing more than $2,200 over 4 days 02/19/2026
Man accused of shooting at Port Allen La. Walmart apprehended in Mississippi, to be extradited to WBR 02/24/2026
PORT ALLEN — A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Walmart in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said.
According to deputies, 29-year-old Caleb Harris was arrested in Lamar County, Mississippi, following the Monday night shooting
Deputies responded to the 10 p.m. shooting and found one person injured. That person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday morning, deputies said that the victim and Harris knew each other and that the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving a woman, who was also present. She was shot at but not hit, deputies added.
Harris left the scene after the shooting and was found in Lamar County, where he was booked on two counts of attempted first-degree murder, as well as aggravated second-degree battery and illegal use of weapons. Complete article
PORT ALLEN — A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Walmart in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said.
According to deputies, 29-year-old Caleb Harris was arrested in Lamar County, Mississippi, following the Monday night shooting
Deputies responded to the 10 p.m. shooting and found one person injured. That person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday morning, deputies said that the victim and Harris knew each other and that the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving a woman, who was also present. She was shot at but not hit, deputies added.
Harris left the scene after the shooting and was found in Lamar County, where he was booked on two counts of attempted first-degree murder, as well as aggravated second-degree battery and illegal use of weapons. Complete article
Seguin man arrested after allegedly pulling gun during Tx. Walmart theft 02/25/2026
SEGUIN, Texas — A Seguin man is behind bars after police say he displayed a firearm during a shoplifting incident at a local Walmart.
According to the Seguin Police Department, the incident happened January 31 around 10:55 p.m. when a male suspect entered the store and left with multiple items without paying.
Police say a witness attempted to intervene, at which point the suspect allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner before fleeing the scene prior to officers arriving. Complete article
SEGUIN, Texas — A Seguin man is behind bars after police say he displayed a firearm during a shoplifting incident at a local Walmart.
According to the Seguin Police Department, the incident happened January 31 around 10:55 p.m. when a male suspect entered the store and left with multiple items without paying.
Police say a witness attempted to intervene, at which point the suspect allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner before fleeing the scene prior to officers arriving. Complete article
Woman pulls a gun out during argument at St. Clairsville Ohio Walmart 02/24/2026
BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Two female shoppers in the St. Clairsville Walmart Tuesday morning reportedly got into a heated argument that prompted one of them to pull out a gun.
According to Richland Township Police Officer Chad Kulpa, the two women were complete strangers but got into a confrontation over something at about 10 a.m.
Officer Kulpa said the woman who pulled the gun said she felt threatened by the other woman, so she pulled out the weapon and told her to leave her alone.
The woman with the gun, 25-year-old Brittany Collins of the Lansing area, is now facing charges of inducing panic and aggravated menacing. Complete article
BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Two female shoppers in the St. Clairsville Walmart Tuesday morning reportedly got into a heated argument that prompted one of them to pull out a gun.
According to Richland Township Police Officer Chad Kulpa, the two women were complete strangers but got into a confrontation over something at about 10 a.m.
Officer Kulpa said the woman who pulled the gun said she felt threatened by the other woman, so she pulled out the weapon and told her to leave her alone.
The woman with the gun, 25-year-old Brittany Collins of the Lansing area, is now facing charges of inducing panic and aggravated menacing. Complete article
Man accused of macing officers during arrest at Missouri Walmart 02/23/2026
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A trip to a Walmart Supercenter in Ferguson took a turn for the worse for a Dellwood man.
According to the Ferguson Police Department, Charles McGill was in the process of being detained after officials accused him of shoplifting from the store on Feb. 17. During his arrest, law enforcement says McGill began resisting. That scuffle prompted one Ferguson police officer to pull out his mace.
Court records say the suspect bit the officer’s wrist, which caused him to drop the spray on the floor. The mace was picked up, but not by the police, but by the defendant himself, according to the probable cause statement.
Officials alleged that McGill then began spraying the chemicals on two Ferguson officers. Court records say McGill “continued to resist and be physically combative” with police at the Walmart. Complete article
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A trip to a Walmart Supercenter in Ferguson took a turn for the worse for a Dellwood man.
According to the Ferguson Police Department, Charles McGill was in the process of being detained after officials accused him of shoplifting from the store on Feb. 17. During his arrest, law enforcement says McGill began resisting. That scuffle prompted one Ferguson police officer to pull out his mace.
Court records say the suspect bit the officer’s wrist, which caused him to drop the spray on the floor. The mace was picked up, but not by the police, but by the defendant himself, according to the probable cause statement.
Officials alleged that McGill then began spraying the chemicals on two Ferguson officers. Court records say McGill “continued to resist and be physically combative” with police at the Walmart. Complete article
Greenville woman arrested after hitting man with car outside JC Tenn. Walmart 02/24/2026
A Greenville woman was arrested when she hit a man, who was walking with his 5-year-old child, with her car at a Johnson City Walmart.
Terri Mangrum, 64, faces charges of aggravated assault and child endangerment. According to police, Mangrum started arguing with the man over a parking spot outside the Walmart at 3111 Browns Mill Road in Johnson City.
She then drove at the father and the child, striking the father. The child was able to jump out of the vehicle's way.
A Johnson City spokeswoman said the father's injuries were minor and he was not taken to the hospital after he was struck. Complete article
A Greenville woman was arrested when she hit a man, who was walking with his 5-year-old child, with her car at a Johnson City Walmart.
Terri Mangrum, 64, faces charges of aggravated assault and child endangerment. According to police, Mangrum started arguing with the man over a parking spot outside the Walmart at 3111 Browns Mill Road in Johnson City.
She then drove at the father and the child, striking the father. The child was able to jump out of the vehicle's way.
A Johnson City spokeswoman said the father's injuries were minor and he was not taken to the hospital after he was struck. Complete article
Car drives into backside of Sioux Falls SD Walmart 02/23/2026
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One Sioux Falls resident had an unfortunate trip to the grocery store over the weekend.
On Saturday at around 3 p.m. a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by a 25-year-old drove into an overhead garage door - part of the building.
The driver reportedly had minor, non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One Sioux Falls resident had an unfortunate trip to the grocery store over the weekend.
On Saturday at around 3 p.m. a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by a 25-year-old drove into an overhead garage door - part of the building.
The driver reportedly had minor, non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
No injuries after 89-year-old driver crashes into Greenville shops near NC Walmart 02/24/2026
Around 3:45 p.m., an 89-year-old woman was driving when her foot slipped off the brake and accidentally hit the accelerator, the Greenville Police Department said.
The vehicle crashed into the shops CATO and Saved by Ink Tattoo. This incident occurred in a shopping area near the Walmart Supercenter on Greenville Boulevard, according to the Greenville Police Department. Complete article
Around 3:45 p.m., an 89-year-old woman was driving when her foot slipped off the brake and accidentally hit the accelerator, the Greenville Police Department said.
The vehicle crashed into the shops CATO and Saved by Ink Tattoo. This incident occurred in a shopping area near the Walmart Supercenter on Greenville Boulevard, according to the Greenville Police Department. Complete article
Toledo Ohio PD officer convicted in connection with Walmart theft fired following internal investigation 02/23/2026
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer convicted in connection with Walmart theft in 2025 has been fired following an internal investigation, according to a press release from TPD.
Long was placed on restricted duty after the original charges were filed, pending both the court proceedings and an internal affairs investigation.
Upon completion of the administrative review and the outcome of the criminal case, TPD said Long was found to be in violation of “willful violation” and “conduct unbecoming an officer” policies. Complete article
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer convicted in connection with Walmart theft in 2025 has been fired following an internal investigation, according to a press release from TPD.
Long was placed on restricted duty after the original charges were filed, pending both the court proceedings and an internal affairs investigation.
Upon completion of the administrative review and the outcome of the criminal case, TPD said Long was found to be in violation of “willful violation” and “conduct unbecoming an officer” policies. Complete article
Walmart Executives Engage in Significant Stock Transactions 02/23/2026
Walmart's President & CEO, John R. Furner, sold 13,125 common shares on February 19, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan. The transactions were executed at weighted average prices of $128.9611 and $129.6823, totaling $1,694,478. Post-sale, Furner directly owns 591,083 shares and indirectly owns 138,501 shares through a 401(k) plan and a Spousal Trust.
Walmart's Executive Vice President, Watkins Latriece, sold 10,000 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026, at a weighted average price of $121.463 per share, totaling $1,214,630. Watkins now directly owns 108,294 shares and indirectly owns 1,664 shares through a 401(k) plan.
Nicholas Christopher James, another Executive Vice President at Walmart, sold 34,082 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026, at a price of $122.0 per share, totaling $4,158,004. Following this transaction, James directly owns 533,465 shares of Walmart. Complete article
Walmart's President & CEO, John R. Furner, sold 13,125 common shares on February 19, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan. The transactions were executed at weighted average prices of $128.9611 and $129.6823, totaling $1,694,478. Post-sale, Furner directly owns 591,083 shares and indirectly owns 138,501 shares through a 401(k) plan and a Spousal Trust.
Walmart's Executive Vice President, Watkins Latriece, sold 10,000 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026, at a weighted average price of $121.463 per share, totaling $1,214,630. Watkins now directly owns 108,294 shares and indirectly owns 1,664 shares through a 401(k) plan.
Nicholas Christopher James, another Executive Vice President at Walmart, sold 34,082 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026, at a price of $122.0 per share, totaling $4,158,004. Following this transaction, James directly owns 533,465 shares of Walmart. Complete article
Man, mower flee Ohio Walmart as 'friends,' police seeks information 02/20/2026
Porter County man arrested for alleged $300 Ind. Walmart theft 02/20/2026
Chaos and confusion after bomb threat prompts evacuation of Fort Lauderdale Fla. Walmart; store cleared and reopened 02/22/2026
Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting at Walmart nearly 100 times arrested in Pittsburgh Pa. area 02/20/2026
Rome Woman Jailed for Stealing Goods from Ga. Walmart 02/23/2026
Walmart in west Oklahoma City briefly evacuated while police investigate bomb threat 02/23/2026
Police investigate body found at a Walmart in Gallup NM 02/25/2026
GALLUP, N.M. — The Gallup Police Department is currently investigating a report regarding a body that was discovered behind a Walmart in Gallup.
Officers responded to the scene at a Walmart at 1650 West Maloney and were able to confirm a body located behind the store. The unattended death was subsequently investigated by the Gallup Police Criminal Investigations Division, and a detective and the OMI were dispatched to the scene.
The identity of the individual and cause of death are currently unknown. Complete article
GALLUP, N.M. — The Gallup Police Department is currently investigating a report regarding a body that was discovered behind a Walmart in Gallup.
Officers responded to the scene at a Walmart at 1650 West Maloney and were able to confirm a body located behind the store. The unattended death was subsequently investigated by the Gallup Police Criminal Investigations Division, and a detective and the OMI were dispatched to the scene.
The identity of the individual and cause of death are currently unknown. Complete article
Cashbox stolen from Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at New Hampshire Walmart 02/26/2026
Police say they have identified the suspect, who lives out of state.
LEBANON, N.H. — New Hampshire police say they have identified the man who is accused of stealing money from Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at a Walmart store.
The Lebanon Police Department said the theft happened at the Walmart on Plainfield Road in West Lebanon at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.
According to police, the man stole a cashbox containing approximately $1,000 from a Girl Scout cookie sales table near the store's entrance. The suspect fled on foot toward the wooded area behind the Walmart plaza after he grabbed the cashbox. Complete article
Police say they have identified the suspect, who lives out of state.
LEBANON, N.H. — New Hampshire police say they have identified the man who is accused of stealing money from Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at a Walmart store.
The Lebanon Police Department said the theft happened at the Walmart on Plainfield Road in West Lebanon at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.
According to police, the man stole a cashbox containing approximately $1,000 from a Girl Scout cookie sales table near the store's entrance. The suspect fled on foot toward the wooded area behind the Walmart plaza after he grabbed the cashbox. Complete article
Walmart to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Case on Driver Wages 02/26/2026
Walmart Inc. agreed to pay $100 million Thursday to settle a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program.
In a complaint filed in California federal court, the consumer protection agency said the company misled drivers about how it calculated their base pay, tips and special “incentive” earnings opportunities. The company also didn’t tell customers that tips wouldn’t be fully paid to the person who made their delivery, the lawsuit alleges. Complete article
Walmart shoppers thought they were tipping delivery drivers. They weren't 02/27/2026
Walmart Inc. agreed to pay $100 million Thursday to settle a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program.
In a complaint filed in California federal court, the consumer protection agency said the company misled drivers about how it calculated their base pay, tips and special “incentive” earnings opportunities. The company also didn’t tell customers that tips wouldn’t be fully paid to the person who made their delivery, the lawsuit alleges. Complete article
Walmart shoppers thought they were tipping delivery drivers. They weren't 02/27/2026
Owensboro-based brand Kentucky Legend pulls all meat from Walmart after weight discrepancy 02/25/2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kentucky Legend, an Owensboro-based meat company, has removed all of their product from Walmart stores.
A spokesperson with the brand says this decision was made after a weight discrepancy was discovered in some of their ham products.
Kentucky Legend officials say all of the product will be donated, this way they can ensure all product going forward is subject to new processes and safeguards.
“To all our customers, we take full responsibility to fix the problem and pledge to make it right to those impacted customers,” said the spokesperson in a statement. “For over 25 years, at Kentucky Legend we have made our ham with integrity and quality.” Complete article
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kentucky Legend, an Owensboro-based meat company, has removed all of their product from Walmart stores.
A spokesperson with the brand says this decision was made after a weight discrepancy was discovered in some of their ham products.
Kentucky Legend officials say all of the product will be donated, this way they can ensure all product going forward is subject to new processes and safeguards.
“To all our customers, we take full responsibility to fix the problem and pledge to make it right to those impacted customers,” said the spokesperson in a statement. “For over 25 years, at Kentucky Legend we have made our ham with integrity and quality.” Complete article
NC man receives wrong item from Walmart order, seller removed after complaint 02/27/2026
A North Carolina man ordered a gaming system for his grandkids but received a doll instead. The third-party seller was later removed from Walmart.
EURE, N.C. — A North Carolina man ordered what he thought would be the perfect Christmas gift for his grandchildren from Walmart — but what arrived was far from what he paid for.
Bill Emigh, a resident of Eure, North Carolina, ordered the NEX Playground, an interactive gaming system, from Walmart for his grandkids. After weeks of waiting, he received a small anime-style doll instead.
"This.... this..... little thing," Emigh said. Complete article
A North Carolina man ordered a gaming system for his grandkids but received a doll instead. The third-party seller was later removed from Walmart.
EURE, N.C. — A North Carolina man ordered what he thought would be the perfect Christmas gift for his grandchildren from Walmart — but what arrived was far from what he paid for.
Bill Emigh, a resident of Eure, North Carolina, ordered the NEX Playground, an interactive gaming system, from Walmart for his grandkids. After weeks of waiting, he received a small anime-style doll instead.
"This.... this..... little thing," Emigh said. Complete article
Cottage cheese sold at Walmart in Arkansas recalled over pasteurization concern, FDA says 02/25/2026
Consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose significant health risks, especially for kids, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
WASHINGTON — Several cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's Great Value brand are under recall over a possible health risk.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall alert on Wednesday, warning consumers about cottage cheese products that may contain liquid dairy ingredients that may not meet state regulatory pasteurization standards. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. said that there are no illnesses or hospitalizations to date associated with the recall. Complete article
Consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose significant health risks, especially for kids, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
WASHINGTON — Several cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's Great Value brand are under recall over a possible health risk.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall alert on Wednesday, warning consumers about cottage cheese products that may contain liquid dairy ingredients that may not meet state regulatory pasteurization standards. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. said that there are no illnesses or hospitalizations to date associated with the recall. Complete article
Recall alert: 81K baby monitors recalled; pose fire hazard 02/26/2026
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of tens of thousands of baby monitors that the agency said pose a fire hazard.
The CPSC said the recall affects 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors, adding that the display or “parent” unit can overheat and/or spark when charging.
The monitor is model number VBM55. The parent unit is a 5.5″ HD 1080P monitor and that information is printed on the upper left side of the screen. The model number can be found on the back of the device.
They sold online on Amazon, Walmart and Babylist from January 2023 to December 2025 for between $90 and $180. Complete article
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of tens of thousands of baby monitors that the agency said pose a fire hazard.
The CPSC said the recall affects 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors, adding that the display or “parent” unit can overheat and/or spark when charging.
The monitor is model number VBM55. The parent unit is a 5.5″ HD 1080P monitor and that information is printed on the upper left side of the screen. The model number can be found on the back of the device.
They sold online on Amazon, Walmart and Babylist from January 2023 to December 2025 for between $90 and $180. Complete article
40,000 bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled 02/27/2026
(WHTM)– Todson recalled more than 40,000 Concord bicycle helmets because they cause a risk of head injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The CPSC said 40,245 Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets are being recalled because they violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets do not comply with the retention system and stability requirements.
No incidents have been reported at the time of the recall.
The helmets were sold in size large and have a black exterior with a built-in LED lighting system, black straps, a black buckle, and a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fit. “Concord” is printed on the back of the helmet, per the CPSC. Complete article
(WHTM)– Todson recalled more than 40,000 Concord bicycle helmets because they cause a risk of head injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The CPSC said 40,245 Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets are being recalled because they violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets do not comply with the retention system and stability requirements.
No incidents have been reported at the time of the recall.
The helmets were sold in size large and have a black exterior with a built-in LED lighting system, black straps, a black buckle, and a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fit. “Concord” is printed on the back of the helmet, per the CPSC. Complete article
Saint Paris man arrested for public indecency at Urbana Ohio Walmart 02/24/2026
Wytheville Va. police identify Walmart shoplifting suspect 02/24/2026
Villager to answer in court after allegedly skip scanning at Fla. Walmart 02/24/2026
Police evacuate Ill. Walmart for bomb threat 02/24/2026
Two men charged in Hilltown Walmart debit card fraud scheme, police say 02/26/2026
One person injured after reported shooting near Ohio Walmart 02/28/2026
CLAYTON — Police are on the scene of a reported shooting that happened in Clayton near Walmart early Saturday morning.
The call came in around 1:30 a.m. to the 5200 block of Virginia Springs Drive, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.
One person has been transported to an area hospital, according to the dispatcher. Complete article
Young man shot near Clayton Ohio Walmart; ‘I got set up.’ 02/28/2026
CLAYTON — Police are on the scene of a reported shooting that happened in Clayton near Walmart early Saturday morning.
The call came in around 1:30 a.m. to the 5200 block of Virginia Springs Drive, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.
One person has been transported to an area hospital, according to the dispatcher. Complete article
Young man shot near Clayton Ohio Walmart; ‘I got set up.’ 02/28/2026
Akron Ohio police, sheriff deputy shoot driver after semitruck chase that started at Walmart 02/28/2026
A police chase involving a semitruck Saturday evening ended in an officer-involved shooting in Akron.
The incident started in Springfield Township. According to the Springfield Police Department, the township's officers were called to the IHOP restaurant on South Arlington Road on Feb. 28 on a report of a man creating a disturbance. When the responding officers arrived, the suspect left the restaurant, entered a semitruck and pulled onto South Arlington Road before immediately turning into the Walmart parking lot behind the IHOP.
The suspect drove the semitruck to the rear of the Walmart property and then proceeded westbound toward South Arlington Road, according to Springfield police. The township's officers positioned a marked cruiser in front of the semitruck in an attempt to prevent it from leaving the property. The suspect initially stopped but refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle.
As officers attempted to remove the suspect from the semitruck, he suddenly accelerated. The semitruck maneuvered around the police cruiser and continued toward South Arlington Road. During this sequence of events, one officer was able to safely jump from the moving vehicle. A second officer was thrown from the moving semitruck and sustained injuries as a result of the fall. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. ......
Murphy said two police officers fired at the driver, striking the suspect at least once.
A Summit County Sheriff's deputy also fired at the driver. Complete article
A police chase involving a semitruck Saturday evening ended in an officer-involved shooting in Akron.
The incident started in Springfield Township. According to the Springfield Police Department, the township's officers were called to the IHOP restaurant on South Arlington Road on Feb. 28 on a report of a man creating a disturbance. When the responding officers arrived, the suspect left the restaurant, entered a semitruck and pulled onto South Arlington Road before immediately turning into the Walmart parking lot behind the IHOP.
The suspect drove the semitruck to the rear of the Walmart property and then proceeded westbound toward South Arlington Road, according to Springfield police. The township's officers positioned a marked cruiser in front of the semitruck in an attempt to prevent it from leaving the property. The suspect initially stopped but refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle.
As officers attempted to remove the suspect from the semitruck, he suddenly accelerated. The semitruck maneuvered around the police cruiser and continued toward South Arlington Road. During this sequence of events, one officer was able to safely jump from the moving vehicle. A second officer was thrown from the moving semitruck and sustained injuries as a result of the fall. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. ......
Murphy said two police officers fired at the driver, striking the suspect at least once.
A Summit County Sheriff's deputy also fired at the driver. Complete article
Virginia Beach police investigating reported shooting on Columbus Street between Wegmans and Walmart 02/27/2026
Virginia Beach police are investigating a shooting on Columbus Street after a reported gunshot wound Thursday night.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police are investigating a reported shooting in the 4800 block of Columbus Street that occurred Thursday night.
Emergency Communications and Citizen Services received the report of a gunshot wound at 9:24 p.m. Officers responded to the scene, which was between Town Center’s Wegmans and Walmart on Columbus Street. Complete article
Virginia Beach police are investigating a shooting on Columbus Street after a reported gunshot wound Thursday night.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police are investigating a reported shooting in the 4800 block of Columbus Street that occurred Thursday night.
Emergency Communications and Citizen Services received the report of a gunshot wound at 9:24 p.m. Officers responded to the scene, which was between Town Center’s Wegmans and Walmart on Columbus Street. Complete article
Juvenile caught with stolen firearm outside North Charleston SC Walmart 02/27/2026
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A juvenile was arrested Thursday afternoon after North Charleston police K-9 officers found a stolen firearm inside a bookbag during an encounter outside a Walmart, according to the department.
Police said an officer working an offduty security job at the store was alerted around 3:30 p.m. to a report of a firearm at a nearby business. An officer soon located a vehicle matching the suspect description leaving the area and followed it as the driver tried to evade him in the parking lot before stopping.
Both occupants were ordered out of the vehicle. Investigators said the passenger tried to grab a bookbag from inside the car and run before being detained following a brief struggle.
A handgun was found in plain view inside the open bag, police reported. While the weapon was unloaded, officers also recovered a magazine with five rounds. The gun had been reported stolen in Dorchester County, authorities said. Complete article
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A juvenile was arrested Thursday afternoon after North Charleston police K-9 officers found a stolen firearm inside a bookbag during an encounter outside a Walmart, according to the department.
Police said an officer working an offduty security job at the store was alerted around 3:30 p.m. to a report of a firearm at a nearby business. An officer soon located a vehicle matching the suspect description leaving the area and followed it as the driver tried to evade him in the parking lot before stopping.
Both occupants were ordered out of the vehicle. Investigators said the passenger tried to grab a bookbag from inside the car and run before being detained following a brief struggle.
A handgun was found in plain view inside the open bag, police reported. While the weapon was unloaded, officers also recovered a magazine with five rounds. The gun had been reported stolen in Dorchester County, authorities said. Complete article
No safety violation in death of worker found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven: N.S. Labour Department 02/27/2026
Gursimran Kaur, 19, was found dead in a walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department on Oct. 19, 2024.
The province’s Labour Department has finished its investigation into the death of an employee at the Walmart on Mumford Road in Halifax 16 months ago and says it found no safety violations.
Gursimran Kaur, 19, was found dead in a walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department on Oct. 19, 2024.
The department’s safety branch conducted an investigation into workplace conditions and the bakery oven involved in the incident.
“Investigators determined the oven was in proper working order at the time of the incident, and no safety violations were identified that could have contributed to the worker’s death,” the department said in a news release. “The department also found no broader safety concerns associated with the type of oven.” Complete article
Gursimran Kaur, 19, was found dead in a walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department on Oct. 19, 2024.
The province’s Labour Department has finished its investigation into the death of an employee at the Walmart on Mumford Road in Halifax 16 months ago and says it found no safety violations.
Gursimran Kaur, 19, was found dead in a walk-in oven in the store’s bakery department on Oct. 19, 2024.
The department’s safety branch conducted an investigation into workplace conditions and the bakery oven involved in the incident.
“Investigators determined the oven was in proper working order at the time of the incident, and no safety violations were identified that could have contributed to the worker’s death,” the department said in a news release. “The department also found no broader safety concerns associated with the type of oven.” Complete article
Police vehicles hit during chase that ended at Signal Mountain Road Tenn. Walmart Thursday 02/26/2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A traffic stop in Red Bank turned into a pursuit that left two police vehicles damaged.
Red Bank police say an officer tried to stop a vehicle Thursday morning on Dayton Boulevard.
Police say the driver led officers on a pursuit that ended at the Walmart on Signal Mountain Road.
Authorities say as officers tried to take the driver into custody, he drove off, striking a Red Bank police vehicle and a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle.
The chase continued until the suspect vehicle stopped again. Officers then took the driver into custody. Complete article
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A traffic stop in Red Bank turned into a pursuit that left two police vehicles damaged.
Red Bank police say an officer tried to stop a vehicle Thursday morning on Dayton Boulevard.
Police say the driver led officers on a pursuit that ended at the Walmart on Signal Mountain Road.
Authorities say as officers tried to take the driver into custody, he drove off, striking a Red Bank police vehicle and a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle.
The chase continued until the suspect vehicle stopped again. Officers then took the driver into custody. Complete article
Woman tells FOX13 she was followed, sexually assaulted while shopping at Tenn. Walmart in Raleigh 02/26/2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis woman says she was sexually assaulted by a man while shopping inside a Walmart on Austin Peay Highway Wednesday afternoon, and she’s now speaking out to warn others.
FOX13 is identifying her only by her first name, Annie, to protect her privacy as an alleged victim of a sexual assault.
Annie said she was on the phone and looking for tea in the store when a man approached her and made a brief comment. At first, she said, the interaction seemed odd but harmless.
Moments later, she said she began noticing the same man repeatedly appearing in the same aisles and following her through the store. Complete article
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis woman says she was sexually assaulted by a man while shopping inside a Walmart on Austin Peay Highway Wednesday afternoon, and she’s now speaking out to warn others.
FOX13 is identifying her only by her first name, Annie, to protect her privacy as an alleged victim of a sexual assault.
Annie said she was on the phone and looking for tea in the store when a man approached her and made a brief comment. At first, she said, the interaction seemed odd but harmless.
Moments later, she said she began noticing the same man repeatedly appearing in the same aisles and following her through the store. Complete article
Decatur Alabama police chief defends Walmart arrest, hears resident complaints at town hall 02/27/2026
Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack and his leadership team addressed concerns ranging from traffic enforcement to de-escalation tactics during a town hall Thursday night, weeks after a disorderly conduct arrest in the city drew public attention. Complete article
Decatur Police Department addresses public safety at Community Town Hall 02/27/2026
Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack and his leadership team addressed concerns ranging from traffic enforcement to de-escalation tactics during a town hall Thursday night, weeks after a disorderly conduct arrest in the city drew public attention. Complete article
Decatur Police Department addresses public safety at Community Town Hall 02/27/2026
39 time theft: Man allegedly steals sports cards from Fla. Target, Walmart earns $39K in sales 02/25/2026
'Walmart Said That They Could Not’: Woman Takes Her Car To Discount Tire. Then The Worker Looks At Her Lug Nut 02/27/2026
Two men arrested for allegedly soliciting fraudulent donations outside Rapid City SD Walmart 02/27/2026
Villager pays fines and court costs after skip scanning at Fla. Walmart 02/28/2026 A Villager has paid $628 in fines and court costs after skip scanning at Walmart. Andrew Kevin Barrett, 62, of the Village of De La Vista North, pleaded no contest to a charge of theft this past week in Sumter County Court. It was his first offense and he paid the fines and court costs.
