Walmart had at least another fifteen shootings in January, with at least three fatal ones, and at least three or four more deaths related to their business, continuing last years record breaking trend for another month. One of the people shot to death was an employee killed by a mentally ill person, another was killed by an ex-boyfriend in a domestic incident, her boyfriend was found dead later at a separate location, cause of his death hasn't been released; & the third was one of two officer involved shootings where he killed a robbery suspect. The other officer involved shooting wasn't fatal. One of the other three deaths was a shoplifting accomplice that was run over by her husband; the second was a man dying in a camper fire; and the third hasn't been disclosed; however it was in an area on their property where homeless people often stay & they turn up dead on a regular basis for natural causes of other problems with little or no attention being drawn to them or efforts to solve the problem.
There were also two stories about shootings that happened last month; one was a follow up on the last shooting of the month to report that the critically wounded victim had dies, bring the record of deaths up to 134, with 9 of those in December, up from 133. The other was a shooting that wasn't reported on the internet for two and a half weeks after it happened for one reason or another, bringing the record for shootings up to 152, with 13 of those in December, up from 151; both records were already about 25% higher than previous records. This shooting involved several gun shots wounding a victim, so you would think it would have attracted a lot of attention earlier; however, for one reason or another this seems to be more common than it used to be. I have no way of knowing for certain but there have been some efforts to minimize reporting of their high crime problem in the past and I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility that this could be part of reason for growing number of delayed reports, or perhaps more that are going unnoticed.
They had more than a dozen additional gun related crimes, mostly involving thefts of some sort, with some robbing customers or endangering employees, and at least one false alarm. There are also at least a couple stories where people managed to steal thousands or in one case $1.3 million dollars from Walmarts. It's hard to imagine how they could allow so much to be stolen but their huge incompetent bureaucracy is a major part of the problem.
At least three police departments or editorials have spoken out about their own local crime problems which are worse at Walmart than other locations; this now happens almost every month but they're only reported at the local level. The editorial was in Lebanon NH which is a very low crime area and compared to many other Walmarts they don't have nearly as many problems; however, it's still much worse than what little crime they have in that area. Walmart is constantly try to solve this problem with increased surveillance instead of thinking about how their policies or other social problems caused it in the first place.
There's little or no doubt that a major part of their problem increased with self-check outs, yet instead of hiring more employees to prevent this problem they escalate automation, canceling the worst because of crime. When they do hire more employees it's to catch people, not to prevent it, which should be considered entrapment. Store design and union busting are also contributing factors which they decline to consider. Some of their robberies are from former employees, including at least one last month, and many more shoplifting's are as well, often prosecuting extremely petty thefts by workers that are frustrated by suppressed wages and an oppressive work environment. Shoplifting is one reason why they've cut hours in some stores across the country this month.
Of course, Walmart policies aren't responsible for all their crime problems; however our social economic system is another contributing cause, and wealthy campaign donors including the Walton's are impacting that indirectly. As mentioned below Stacy Mitchell has reported on how Walmart has benefited from many government subsidies as a result of favorable policies that enable them to wipe out competition, often with less crime problems. They also lobby for suppressing social programs that reduce problems like crime; so instead of addressing social problems with programs that work government is subsidizing corporations that donate to campaigns.
There problems include a massive number of bomb threats, so many that most people don't pay much attention to them, since they're almost always bluffs, but they still create a big scare. Many of these stories show that customers or worker are often outraged by them because they don't take care of legitimate concerns, and making an empty threat is an easy way to strike out. You might think that they would address legitimate concerns for the sake of those that don't go to extremes even if not for for those that don't but all they care about is profit.
Last month they had one woman who allegedly made a bomb on the premises with ingredients she picked up while walking though the store without paying for them. the sheriff said “Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart, she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store,” which I'm highly skeptical of, although she might have had flammable materials that could have caused a fire. the vast majority of these threats are of course empty & on the rare occasions, the one that do have an actual devise suspected to be a bomb they rarely work. Sometimes when in doubt that blow them up in a controlled area to prevent damage to be safe, but they're almost always incompetent. The clear implication is that making homemade bombs isn't nearly as easy as the media or police seem to imply although I can't imagine why they would try to increase panic over this. If it was easier it's virtually guaranteed that there would be many more real bombs like there are shootings or fires and all kinds of other strange disruptions.
There own employees were caught stealing extra money intended to pay off Christmas layaway's as a result from a donation from Bears linebacker Khalil Mack, which was reported last month; a police officer was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing from Walmart although they're rarely ever charged when abusing or even killing citizens; they had several brawls, and a helicopter presence at one store for a "misdemeanor theft."
Spending thousands of dollars for minor shoplifting is an interesting way to spend tax payer money but Walmart doesn't foot the bill & continues to get enormous tax breaks so they're happy with this.
In addition to the women run over by her husband while shoplifting and the man dying in a camper fire, there were well over a dozen major crashes, DWIs, chases, hit and runs, carjackings, or other automobile crimes. this includes several major injuries and an eight year old that took his father's keys and drove the care into a woman & a baby, several stolen vehicles and a police officer that was dragged trying to stop someone which happens every month or two sometimes more often.
In addition to the camper fire they had at least nine more fires, at least three of these were arson, one that was actually several fires at the same store, most of the others are under investigation, but at least two of them appear to be accidental or electrical. In one of the fires under investigation "employees were not permitted to comment" which is common practice at Walmart when management takes the initiative to tell them to remain silent; the most credible explanation often come from employees that don't have an incentive to spin it to allay fears.
There were at least eight different knife crimes, including several robberies, at least three of these incidents resulted in stabbings. One of the incidents without a stabbing involved a man yelling comments about the "KKK" and threatening pemployees, another involved someone that was drinking beer in the bathroom and pulled out a sheathed knife when approached but never unsheathed it.
There were also several more robberies, fights, thefts of entire cartloads of merchandise, which is routine, another theft of a donation box, a false claim of kidnapping, and perhaps a real one, and possible real stalking incident, several assaults on police officers, scanning of credit card numbers and using it while she was still in the store, a rape accusation after following someone home, more false alarms, and many more minor crimes that aren't likely to be reported widely.
A man found class in hamburger meat at Walmart; another family found a rodent in produce at another store; and there was another warning about dressers that may fall over if children try to climb them after a child died recently this way. These stories are practically never widely reported, and they're repeated over an over again although there are different kinds of things found in their food or other merchandise each time. They've known for decades that children are at risk for injury as a result of cheap dressers; yet every time they get a warning or recall they just do the same thing with another cheap dresser and repeat the process, possibly while fighting government regulation to prevent this or minimizing media coverage to keep most people from realizing it.
A portion of money spent at Walmart always goes to their legal bills since they're always involved in a large number of lawsuits. This month there are reports about lawsuits about an exploding bike tire, discrimination, including one case against a naval reservist they refused to hire while simultaneously promoting pro veteran propaganda but coverage of this is minimized while propaganda is repeated widely, a whistle-blower lawsuit was tossed in favor of Walmart and California truck drivers had a victory at an appeals court although Walmart has a history of multiple appeals, and they're already asking the court to reconsider which is something no one without political power would have a chance of winning.
In Louisiana the State Supreme Court ruled they're not liable for third party sales tax and in India they're facing tougher scrutiny for anti-competitive practices than they are in the United States. Our government is hardly doing a good job defending the free market, instead enabling an oligarchy market controlled by a small number of Wall Street firm that can rig the entire economy. They also lost a two million dollar verdict for a man that was struck by merchandise, but if past is prologue they won't have to pay that much either. They're one of the few people or organizations to win against BP for their losses as a result of the big oil spill ten years ago; courts are only fair to those with lots of money and political connections.
And it's likely to get even worse as consolidation of corporations continues with them starting their own meatpacking plant and buying up several more businesses, including some involved in the health care industry which should concern everyone. They're also making major leadership changes in the USA and India, executives often move from one large corporation to another as part of a revolving door but these opportunities aren't available to the vast majority of us and there's little doubt that they all sign non-disclosure agreements which is essentially an agreement to conspire to hide unethical business practices from the public, including how they create propaganda to make it look otherwise.
There advertisers are demanding more transparency but there's little or no chance that they'll pas that on to consumers or workers if they get their request since advertising is as secretive and fraudulent as Walmart and other Wall Street corporations. this includes selling consumer information to increase efectiveness of fraudulent ads, but the public isn't allowed to understand how this works.
They also have several projects to increase automation while trying to create propaganda to convince us this won't reduce jobs, which is clearly not the case at all; if they do increase some jobs it's security jobs to catch the increased number of thieves as a result of their automation.
they got caught making an incredibly crude joke about Paul Walker's death, who died in a car crash in 2013.
Walmart has plenty of odd crimes as usual, including a person that has been drilling holes in gas tanks at one store, which has also happened at other location in the same area of Kentucky; and someone intentionally let bedbugs loose in a Pennsylvania store, which isn't the first time something like this has happened a previous incident involved letting mice loose in a meat cooler and many other strange things.
A high tech thief used hover shoes to glide out the door with a cart full or merchandise which was of course caught on camara and it's a matter of time before they catch him with such a unique tactics.
Another woman urinated in the store and used clothes she didn't pay for and left behind to clean it up.
And a couple teenagers put some graffiti on the floor that only caused $25 worth of damage, in two incidents five hours apart, yet it was quite large and obvious so it's hard to imagine how they could have gone unnoticed long enough to complete it.
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.
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 January 2020. 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.
3 shot near Walmart in Tysons Corner Va. 01/01/2020
Three people were shot in Fairfax County, Virginia, early Wednesday morning.
The shooting took place on Westwood Center Drive near the Walmart in Tysons Corner.
All three were taken to the hospital but are expected to be OK.
There’s no word on what caused the shooting. Complete article
Three people were shot in Fairfax County, Virginia, early Wednesday morning.
The shooting took place on Westwood Center Drive near the Walmart in Tysons Corner.
All three were taken to the hospital but are expected to be OK.
There’s no word on what caused the shooting. Complete article
Suspect in Eagle Pass slaying arrested in San Antonio Tx. Walmart parking lot 01/01/2020
A man was arrested in San Antonio Tuesday in connection with an Eagle Pass shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Mark Ivy, 33, faces three felony charges of murder, tampering or fabricating physical evidence, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. He was remanded on bail, meaning he will remain in custody until a trial because authorities believe he is likely to try to flee.
According to the Eagle Pass News Leader, Ivy was wanted in connection with the Dec. 19 death of 24-year-old Sergio Lerma. A second man identified as Jaime Ulises Diaz was accidentally wounded in the shooting, the newspaper reported. Complete article
A man was arrested in San Antonio Tuesday in connection with an Eagle Pass shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Mark Ivy, 33, faces three felony charges of murder, tampering or fabricating physical evidence, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. He was remanded on bail, meaning he will remain in custody until a trial because authorities believe he is likely to try to flee.
According to the Eagle Pass News Leader, Ivy was wanted in connection with the Dec. 19 death of 24-year-old Sergio Lerma. A second man identified as Jaime Ulises Diaz was accidentally wounded in the shooting, the newspaper reported. Complete article
Noblesville Ind. police looking for 4 thieves who stole iPads from Walmart 01/02/2020
Harrisburg Walmart temporarily closed because of New Year's Eve fire 01/02/2020
Career criminal nabbed at Summerfield Wal-Mart with purse full of grocery items 01/02/2020
Airway Heights Wash. Police searching for woman suspected of stealing $3,000 in items from Walmart 01/02/2020
Report of 2 women shoplifting at Butler County Ohio Walmart leads to drug charges 01/02/2020
Woman arrested for DWI after hitting car multiple times in NM Walmart parking lot 01/03/2020 This happened two months ago and wasn't widely reported until now.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police video now shows a wild night in a northwest Albuquerque Walmart parking lot. In November, employees on their break kept a suspected drunk driver from taking off after the young woman played bumper cars in the parking lot.
Police were called to a Walmart parking lot near Coors and I-40 on Nov. 1, 2019.
A 21-year-old driver and her friend appear drunk to everyone but themselves. The Walmart employees say the driver was backing up into the same car again and again. They kept her there until the police arrived.
The passenger eventually agreed to step out of the car while asking the officer to light a cigarette. However, in the driver’s seat, Angelina Martin refused to get out of the car.
Martin attempted to drive away, but then crashed into a curb about a block from the area. She also didn’t understand the gravity of the situation.
Officer: “Get out of the car.”
Martin: “I’m okay. Can I go home?” Complete article
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police video now shows a wild night in a northwest Albuquerque Walmart parking lot. In November, employees on their break kept a suspected drunk driver from taking off after the young woman played bumper cars in the parking lot.
Police were called to a Walmart parking lot near Coors and I-40 on Nov. 1, 2019.
A 21-year-old driver and her friend appear drunk to everyone but themselves. The Walmart employees say the driver was backing up into the same car again and again. They kept her there until the police arrived.
The passenger eventually agreed to step out of the car while asking the officer to light a cigarette. However, in the driver’s seat, Angelina Martin refused to get out of the car.
Martin attempted to drive away, but then crashed into a curb about a block from the area. She also didn’t understand the gravity of the situation.
Officer: “Get out of the car.”
Martin: “I’m okay. Can I go home?” Complete article
Police seek man who displayed gun at Md. Walmart 01/03/2020
The Hagerstown Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a man who displayed a handgun during an incident at Walmart on Thursday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.
The man committed a theft at the store on Garland Groh Boulevard, and when confronted by employees he displayed the gun and fled on foot, the post said. Complete article
UPDATE: Police arrest man accused of displaying gun at Walmart 01/03/2020
The Hagerstown Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a man who displayed a handgun during an incident at Walmart on Thursday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.
The man committed a theft at the store on Garland Groh Boulevard, and when confronted by employees he displayed the gun and fled on foot, the post said. Complete article
UPDATE: Police arrest man accused of displaying gun at Walmart 01/03/2020
POLICE REPORT: Baraboo man accused of stealing car at Tomah Wisc. Walmart 01/02/2020
A 43-year-old Baraboo man was referred to the Monroe County District Attorney after he allegedly drove off in another person’s vehicle. Justin G. Kuehl was referred for theft of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Police were called to Walmart shortly after 5:30 p.m. The vehicle owner said he left his 2016 Chrysler 200 running without locking it and entered the store. He noticed the vehicle missing when he returned to the parking stall.
A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy located the vehicle four hours later in Millston. Kuehl was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Complete article
A 43-year-old Baraboo man was referred to the Monroe County District Attorney after he allegedly drove off in another person’s vehicle. Justin G. Kuehl was referred for theft of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Police were called to Walmart shortly after 5:30 p.m. The vehicle owner said he left his 2016 Chrysler 200 running without locking it and entered the store. He noticed the vehicle missing when he returned to the parking stall.
A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy located the vehicle four hours later in Millston. Kuehl was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Complete article
University Heights resident arrested for fighting with juvenile in Walmart parking lot: Parma Ohio Police Blotter 01/02/2020
PARMA, Ohio
Disorderly conduct: West Ridgewood Drive
On Dec. 21, police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot regarding a fight in the West Ridgewood Drive parking lot. An arriving officer located a University Heights man fighting a juvenile. They were both arrested for disorderly conduct. Complete article
PARMA, Ohio
Disorderly conduct: West Ridgewood Drive
On Dec. 21, police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot regarding a fight in the West Ridgewood Drive parking lot. An arriving officer located a University Heights man fighting a juvenile. They were both arrested for disorderly conduct. Complete article
Woman arrested for stealing cartloads from Waterloo Iowa Walmart 01/02/2020
WATERLOO – A Waterloo woman allegedly racked up more than $1,500 in stolen merchandise over three trips to Walmart before police caught up to her.
And when authorities tried to detain Shaquita Nycole McCray on Monday at her home at 426 Locust St., she allegedly struggled, kicked and tried to bite an officer. Waterloo police arrested McCray, 31, for second-degree theft, assault on an officer and interference. Her bond was set at $6,500.
Court records allege McCray pushed a cartload of items from Walmart without paying on Sept. 18, and then returned for similar shopping trips on Sept. 20 and Oct. 3. The total valued from the three thefts was $1,557, records state. Complete article
WATERLOO – A Waterloo woman allegedly racked up more than $1,500 in stolen merchandise over three trips to Walmart before police caught up to her.
And when authorities tried to detain Shaquita Nycole McCray on Monday at her home at 426 Locust St., she allegedly struggled, kicked and tried to bite an officer. Waterloo police arrested McCray, 31, for second-degree theft, assault on an officer and interference. Her bond was set at $6,500.
Court records allege McCray pushed a cartload of items from Walmart without paying on Sept. 18, and then returned for similar shopping trips on Sept. 20 and Oct. 3. The total valued from the three thefts was $1,557, records state. Complete article
Woman files lawsuit against NY Walmart 01/02/2020
JOHNSTOWN — A local woman who fell on ice and injured herself outside a Warren County Walmart three years ago has filed a lawsuit against the retailer and the firms that maintain its property.
Amanda Ovitt of 35 Parkwood Ave. — represented by attorney Heidi Gifford of Gloversville — filed a civil complaint Dec. 12 in state Supreme Court in Johnstown.
No specific monetary damages are being sought in the suit because costs would exceed limits of the lower courts.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants Walmart Inc.; Brightview Landscapes LLC; Brightview Landscape Services Inc.; and NIMS Outdoor Services Inc. of Fort
Court papers indicate that on Dec. 18, 2016 Ovitt was a customer walking outside the Walmart store on Route 9 in Queensbury. The suit said she fell on ice “as a result of the negligence of the defendants.” Brightview has a contract with Walmart to maintain the premises. The suit said the companies are responsible for “removal of snow and ice from the parking lot and walkway areas.” Complete article
JOHNSTOWN — A local woman who fell on ice and injured herself outside a Warren County Walmart three years ago has filed a lawsuit against the retailer and the firms that maintain its property.
Amanda Ovitt of 35 Parkwood Ave. — represented by attorney Heidi Gifford of Gloversville — filed a civil complaint Dec. 12 in state Supreme Court in Johnstown.
No specific monetary damages are being sought in the suit because costs would exceed limits of the lower courts.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants Walmart Inc.; Brightview Landscapes LLC; Brightview Landscape Services Inc.; and NIMS Outdoor Services Inc. of Fort
Court papers indicate that on Dec. 18, 2016 Ovitt was a customer walking outside the Walmart store on Route 9 in Queensbury. The suit said she fell on ice “as a result of the negligence of the defendants.” Brightview has a contract with Walmart to maintain the premises. The suit said the companies are responsible for “removal of snow and ice from the parking lot and walkway areas.” Complete article
Behind Walmart’s push to eliminate 1 gigaton of greenhouse gases by 2030 12/15/2019
As the climate crisis facing the planet becomes more immediate — fueled by powerful images that include devastating floods in Venice and uncontrollable wildfires in the Amazon — companies are waking up to the role they play in climate change and announcing plans for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
But one company was very much ahead of the curve. Walmart has been focused on sustainability since 2005. Following Hurricane Katrina and the devastation left in its wake, then-CEO Lee Scott announced a change in the company’s mindset, which included focusing on ways the retailer could become more environmentally friendly.
These goals have continued under Walmart’s fifth and current CEO, Doug McMillon. Complete article
As the climate crisis facing the planet becomes more immediate — fueled by powerful images that include devastating floods in Venice and uncontrollable wildfires in the Amazon — companies are waking up to the role they play in climate change and announcing plans for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
But one company was very much ahead of the curve. Walmart has been focused on sustainability since 2005. Following Hurricane Katrina and the devastation left in its wake, then-CEO Lee Scott announced a change in the company’s mindset, which included focusing on ways the retailer could become more environmentally friendly.
These goals have continued under Walmart’s fifth and current CEO, Doug McMillon. Complete article
Walmart share price outpaces market average, analysts bullish going into 2020 01/01/2020
Walmart was a Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) leader this year with shares rising more than 27% in 2019 despite market volatility around trade concerns. Walmart shares (NYSE: WMT) opened 2019 at $93.34 and closed the year at $118.84 a share for an annual gain of 27.6%, better than the 20% DJIA gain.
Analysts remain bullish on Walmart going into 2020. Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman said Walmart’s performance in 2019 was, “solid” with plenty of upside in 2020. He raised the one-year price target from $125 to $130 and said while retail remains challenging for department stores, Walmart has proven legacy retailers have more running room.
“Walmart’s scale and relative defensiveness look even more compelling in light of increasing competition across categories,” Gutman noted. Complete article
Walmart was a Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) leader this year with shares rising more than 27% in 2019 despite market volatility around trade concerns. Walmart shares (NYSE: WMT) opened 2019 at $93.34 and closed the year at $118.84 a share for an annual gain of 27.6%, better than the 20% DJIA gain.
Analysts remain bullish on Walmart going into 2020. Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman said Walmart’s performance in 2019 was, “solid” with plenty of upside in 2020. He raised the one-year price target from $125 to $130 and said while retail remains challenging for department stores, Walmart has proven legacy retailers have more running room.
“Walmart’s scale and relative defensiveness look even more compelling in light of increasing competition across categories,” Gutman noted. Complete article
Colorado Walmart stores open as normal after a threat was reported 01/02/2020
Report: Woman tried to walk out of Tx. Walmart with 99 store items she did not pay for 01/02/2020
Man took photos up woman's skirt at Raleigh NC Walmart: Police 01/02/2020 Raleigh Police are looking for a man accused of taking photos up a woman's skirt. The incident happened at a Walmart at 4431 New Bern Avenue on Dec. 26.
Another video surfaces showing mystery man saving baby in El Paso Tx. Walmart shooting 01/02/2020
Kansas City Missouri Councilwoman says she’s humiliated after Walmart employee racially profiled her 01/02/2020 Councilwoman Melissa Robinson says the incident brought back horrible memories for her.
Walmart gives fire department a grant 01/02/2020
Police need help finding person of interest in Vermont Walmart robbery 01/01/2020
Additional security around black beauty products at Iowa City Walmart draws criticism 01/01/2020
Grove City Ohio police searching for man accused of taking cell phone from Walmart checkout 01/02/2020
Wallet stolen Christmas Eve from woman at Mich. Walmart 01/02/2020
Ky. Walmart employee administers CPR, saves coworker’s life 01/02/2020
Probation given to woman who did karate on officers and her son who stripped naked at Eau Claire Wisc. Walmart 01/03/2020
Summerfield duo nabbed in price-tag-switching scheme at Fla. Wal-Mart 01/03/2020
NC 14-year-old to face felony charges for calling in fake bomb threat to California Walmart 01/03/2020 Walmart says it lost $19,000 worth of loss in sales and employee compensation due to the incident.
Victim dies from Tenn. Walmart Parking Lot shooting afternoon of New Year’s Eve 01/03/2020
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say the victim in the Walmart parking lot shooting has died.
Alfred Williams was 61.
He was an associate for Walmart.
The company reacted to the news with this statement.
“We are heartbroken over the loss of our associate, Alfred. We’re focused on supporting his family and our associates during this difficult time and are assisting law enforcement in their investigation however we can.” Complete article
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say the victim in the Walmart parking lot shooting has died.
Alfred Williams was 61.
He was an associate for Walmart.
The company reacted to the news with this statement.
“We are heartbroken over the loss of our associate, Alfred. We’re focused on supporting his family and our associates during this difficult time and are assisting law enforcement in their investigation however we can.” Complete article
Man accused of robbing pregnant woman at Ind. Walmart 01/03/2020
ANDERSON — Police say the day after Christmas, a pregnant woman was taken from the Walmart parking lot by a man who told her he had a knife and he would stab her if she did not make an ATM withdrawal.
Curtis D. Johnson, 21, is charged with Level 5 felony robbery and Level 6 felony confinement.
Anderson police were dispatched to Walmart at 7:04 p.m. on Dec. 26 on a report of a man attempting to break into vehicles in the parking lot, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Travis Thompson of the Anderson Police Department.
Brandon Gniadek called police after he said he watched Johnson try to get into several vehicles, according to the affidavit. He told officers that he had ridden his motorcycle to Walmart where he met his fiancee, Stephenie Weaver, who drove separately. The couple met in the parking lot. Complete article
ANDERSON — Police say the day after Christmas, a pregnant woman was taken from the Walmart parking lot by a man who told her he had a knife and he would stab her if she did not make an ATM withdrawal.
Curtis D. Johnson, 21, is charged with Level 5 felony robbery and Level 6 felony confinement.
Anderson police were dispatched to Walmart at 7:04 p.m. on Dec. 26 on a report of a man attempting to break into vehicles in the parking lot, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Travis Thompson of the Anderson Police Department.
Brandon Gniadek called police after he said he watched Johnson try to get into several vehicles, according to the affidavit. He told officers that he had ridden his motorcycle to Walmart where he met his fiancee, Stephenie Weaver, who drove separately. The couple met in the parking lot. Complete article
2 charged after NC Walmart theft, chase 01/03/2020
Two men have been charged after a Walmart theft call ended with a chase early Friday morning.
It all started when police responded to a call of James Hughes, 36, of Marion, stealing property from Walmart around 3 a.m., said Capt. Keith Bowman with Morganton Department of Public Safety.
When officers got to the scene, they found a blue Nissan Hughes was said to be in, Bowman said. When officers got out with the vehicle, it took off through the parking lot toward El Portal.
Once the car got inside that parking lot, it hit jumped a curb and went toward the traffic circle and to West Fleming Drive, Bowman said. The car turned right onto Asheville Street, but only went a short distance because a tire was blown out. Complete article
Two men have been charged after a Walmart theft call ended with a chase early Friday morning.
It all started when police responded to a call of James Hughes, 36, of Marion, stealing property from Walmart around 3 a.m., said Capt. Keith Bowman with Morganton Department of Public Safety.
When officers got to the scene, they found a blue Nissan Hughes was said to be in, Bowman said. When officers got out with the vehicle, it took off through the parking lot toward El Portal.
Once the car got inside that parking lot, it hit jumped a curb and went toward the traffic circle and to West Fleming Drive, Bowman said. The car turned right onto Asheville Street, but only went a short distance because a tire was blown out. Complete article
Eyewitness: truck tire drove over Kirksville Mo. Walmart shopper 01/03/2020
An eyewitness who saw a woman get run over in the Kirksville Missouri Walmart parking lot just before noon on Friday contacted KTVO Friday night to describe how the tragedy happened.
Brandon Murray, 25, of Kirksville, said he saw the whole incident. He drives a local taxi and was at Walmart to pick up a couple of riders.
Murray said he was in the taxi stopped at the crosswalk at the south set of doors when a woman, later identified by Kirksville police as Kathleen Perry, 63, of Knox City, Missouri, came out of Walmart to go to her car. .......
He said the man driving the truck appeared to be looking right at Perry as she threw up her arms and told him to stop.
That is when the front right passenger corner of the pickup struck Perry, knocking her to the ground. Murray said the truck's front tire then rolled over Perry.
He told KTVO he saw no brake lights come on, and the truck actually accelerated and continued northward toward the crosswalk at the north set of Walmart doors. Complete article
An eyewitness who saw a woman get run over in the Kirksville Missouri Walmart parking lot just before noon on Friday contacted KTVO Friday night to describe how the tragedy happened.
Brandon Murray, 25, of Kirksville, said he saw the whole incident. He drives a local taxi and was at Walmart to pick up a couple of riders.
Murray said he was in the taxi stopped at the crosswalk at the south set of doors when a woman, later identified by Kirksville police as Kathleen Perry, 63, of Knox City, Missouri, came out of Walmart to go to her car. .......
He said the man driving the truck appeared to be looking right at Perry as she threw up her arms and told him to stop.
That is when the front right passenger corner of the pickup struck Perry, knocking her to the ground. Murray said the truck's front tire then rolled over Perry.
He told KTVO he saw no brake lights come on, and the truck actually accelerated and continued northward toward the crosswalk at the north set of Walmart doors. Complete article
Man accused of driving Terre Haute murder suspect to Walmart in the middle of a standoff enters plea agreement. 01/03/2020
The case is tied to a homicide investigation in March of 2018. Police say Blair hid Michael Reynolds - who was accused of killing someone.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A judge has accepted a plea agreement for a man police say helped a suspect escape a standoff scene.
News 10 received a copy of the agreement for James Blair.
Under an agreement, he entered a guilty plea to assisting a criminal. .....
In the middle of the standoff, police say Blair drove Reynolds to the southside Walmart. Complete article
The case is tied to a homicide investigation in March of 2018. Police say Blair hid Michael Reynolds - who was accused of killing someone.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A judge has accepted a plea agreement for a man police say helped a suspect escape a standoff scene.
News 10 received a copy of the agreement for James Blair.
Under an agreement, he entered a guilty plea to assisting a criminal. .....
In the middle of the standoff, police say Blair drove Reynolds to the southside Walmart. Complete article
Blue Flashing Lights In WalMart Parking Lot Are Crime Fighters 01/03/2020
DOUGLASVILLE, GA - If you've noticed the flashing lights as you head to your car at WalMart, it's not a blue light special. It's a new way to fight crime.
As part of a nationwide effort to fight and deter crime, the Walmart on Concourse Parkway in Douglasville and another off Thornton Road recently installed Lot Cop, according to the Douglas County Sentinel.
Lot Cop, that looks kind of like a solar panel, is a surveillance system that uses cameras and flashing blue lights. There's one on each side of the stores' parking lot. More than 100 WalMarts across the country have Lot Cops, engineered by Live View Technologies in Utah. Walmart won't share specifics about the technology, explaining that they want to keep criminals from knowing how it works, according to the Sentinel. Complete article
DOUGLASVILLE, GA - If you've noticed the flashing lights as you head to your car at WalMart, it's not a blue light special. It's a new way to fight crime.
As part of a nationwide effort to fight and deter crime, the Walmart on Concourse Parkway in Douglasville and another off Thornton Road recently installed Lot Cop, according to the Douglas County Sentinel.
Lot Cop, that looks kind of like a solar panel, is a surveillance system that uses cameras and flashing blue lights. There's one on each side of the stores' parking lot. More than 100 WalMarts across the country have Lot Cops, engineered by Live View Technologies in Utah. Walmart won't share specifics about the technology, explaining that they want to keep criminals from knowing how it works, according to the Sentinel. Complete article
Arkansas Police Officer Catches Parents Shoplifting in Walmart With Kids, Pays for Their Groceries 01/03/2020
An Arkansas police officer has been praised after buying groceries for parents who were caught shoplifting food items from Walmart.
Field Training Officer Kenneth Martin, of the Fort Smith Police Department, has been awarded Employee of the Month for his sensitive response to the attempted theft, which occurred at a store on Zero Street on November 30 last year in front of two children, KFSM reported.
Body-worn camera footage showed FTO Martin purchasing items the couple had been caught with and bringing them back to the mother.
"Ring it all up again so I can pay for it. They're stealing food and they've got kids. I have to take him to jail, but I don't have to make the kids think I'm an a******," the officer could be heard telling cashiers, joking: "Don't let people know I'm a nice guy." Complete article
An Arkansas police officer has been praised after buying groceries for parents who were caught shoplifting food items from Walmart.
Field Training Officer Kenneth Martin, of the Fort Smith Police Department, has been awarded Employee of the Month for his sensitive response to the attempted theft, which occurred at a store on Zero Street on November 30 last year in front of two children, KFSM reported.
Body-worn camera footage showed FTO Martin purchasing items the couple had been caught with and bringing them back to the mother.
"Ring it all up again so I can pay for it. They're stealing food and they've got kids. I have to take him to jail, but I don't have to make the kids think I'm an a******," the officer could be heard telling cashiers, joking: "Don't let people know I'm a nice guy." Complete article
VERIFY: Why is Walmart selling plastic bags if they're banned in Oregon? 01/03/2020
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite a new statewide ban, shoppers at local Walmart stores say they're still able to use plastic bags.
We wanted to Verify: Why is Walmart still offering plastic bags when they're banned?
Our source for this story is the state's guide to the plastic bag ban, which you can find online here.
The bags offered by Walmart are "reusable," and the retail giant recommends shoppers wash and reuse the bags 125 times.
According to the new state law, reusable plastic bags are not banned. However, stores have to charge customers at least 5 cents per bag. Complete article
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite a new statewide ban, shoppers at local Walmart stores say they're still able to use plastic bags.
We wanted to Verify: Why is Walmart still offering plastic bags when they're banned?
Our source for this story is the state's guide to the plastic bag ban, which you can find online here.
The bags offered by Walmart are "reusable," and the retail giant recommends shoppers wash and reuse the bags 125 times.
According to the new state law, reusable plastic bags are not banned. However, stores have to charge customers at least 5 cents per bag. Complete article
Kitty Hawk Va. Police searching for truck that dumped junk behind Walmart 01/03/2020 “Well, while many of us were enjoying our traditional New Years Day dinner it seems someone decided to pile their junk up behind Wal-mart at their dumpster instead of disposing of it the legal way. From the looks of it they were making room for all the new junk they received as gifts,” the police department said on Facebook.
Worcester Mass. Police Seek 2 People In Walmart Robbery 01/03/2020
DUI Crash, Thefts At Walmart: Darien Ill. Police 01/03/2020
Kilgore Tx. PD seeking help identifying suspects in Walmart theft 01/03/2020
Pa. Walmart employee caught in counterfeit money scheme using ‘poorly printed’ $100 bills: cops 01/06/2020 Both Delean and Mattis have been charged with two counts of forgery, two counts of theft by deception and one count of criminal conspiracy by forgery in Allegheny County.
A Burger King employee in Tennessee is out of work after pulling a gun on a customer 01/03/2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Video: WMC5 via CNN) — A Burger King employee in Tennessee has been fired and faces criminal charges after police say she pulled a gun on a customer.
The victim told police she complained that her order was wrong while she was in the drive-thru at a Memphis Burger King on New Year's Day.
The victim said an employee, 38-year-old Oderrial Moore-Williams, started to swear and yell at her.
Moore-Williams allegedly came outside and pointed a gun at the customer, according to WMC5. Complete article
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Video: WMC5 via CNN) — A Burger King employee in Tennessee has been fired and faces criminal charges after police say she pulled a gun on a customer.
The victim told police she complained that her order was wrong while she was in the drive-thru at a Memphis Burger King on New Year's Day.
The victim said an employee, 38-year-old Oderrial Moore-Williams, started to swear and yell at her.
Moore-Williams allegedly came outside and pointed a gun at the customer, according to WMC5. Complete article
Police investigate kidnapping attempt at Cibolo Tx. Walmart 01/04/2020 Evidence from video doesn't support this claim.
CIBOLO — In a Facebook post, the Cibolo Police Department announced it is investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child incident that allegedly took place at a local Walmart on Dec. 22.
In an interview, Alan Taylor, the girls' father, credits the kids' quick action as the reason they're home safe tonight. Complete article
POLICE: 'No evidence' to support kidnapping allegations at Cibolo Tx. Walmart 01/07/2020
CIBOLO — In a Facebook post, the Cibolo Police Department announced it is investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child incident that allegedly took place at a local Walmart on Dec. 22.
Cibolo Police Department
on Friday
As of this evening, the Cibolo Police Department has been made aware of a video on social media reporting an attempted kidnapping of a Cibolo resident at the Walmart on December 22nd. This incident was not reported to the police at the time.
A case has been opened and is being fully investigated. The safety of our citizens and visitors is our top priority. As always, if you see something, say something. If you witnessed this incident or have any helpful information, please contact a detective at 210-659-1999. You can submit anonymous tips through the See It, Say It, Send It smartphone app.
In an interview, Alan Taylor, the girls' father, credits the kids' quick action as the reason they're home safe tonight. Complete article
POLICE: 'No evidence' to support kidnapping allegations at Cibolo Tx. Walmart 01/07/2020
Police: Man threatens Columbus Ohio Walmart loss prevention manager with knife during robbery 01/05/2020
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police are searching for a suspect they said pulled a knife on a loss prevention manager at a west Columbus Walmart.
According to police, the suspect entered the Walmart at 5200 Westpointe Drive Sunday at approximately 10:40 a.m.
The suspect was spotted by the store’s asset protection manager, who said he observed the suspect placing items into an open duffel bag in a shopping cart. .......
The asset protection manager was waiting for the suspect just outside the garden center. When the suspect was ordered to stop, he displayed a pocket knife and lunged at the manager, police said. Complete article
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police are searching for a suspect they said pulled a knife on a loss prevention manager at a west Columbus Walmart.
According to police, the suspect entered the Walmart at 5200 Westpointe Drive Sunday at approximately 10:40 a.m.
The suspect was spotted by the store’s asset protection manager, who said he observed the suspect placing items into an open duffel bag in a shopping cart. .......
The asset protection manager was waiting for the suspect just outside the garden center. When the suspect was ordered to stop, he displayed a pocket knife and lunged at the manager, police said. Complete article
1 in custody after police chase ends at Levelland Tx. Walmart 01/04/2020
HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres confirms that one person is in custody after a vehicle chase that ended at the Levelland Walmart.
The sheriff says the suspect bailed out of their vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and ran through the store, but was arrested by Hockley County Sheriff's Deputies and Levelland police as he came out.
The sheriff says rumors of an active shooter are false and there was never a danger to the public. Complete article
HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres confirms that one person is in custody after a vehicle chase that ended at the Levelland Walmart.
The sheriff says the suspect bailed out of their vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and ran through the store, but was arrested by Hockley County Sheriff's Deputies and Levelland police as he came out.
The sheriff says rumors of an active shooter are false and there was never a danger to the public. Complete article
Man arrested after alarming NY Walmart shoppers with air rifle 01/04/2020
Man reportedly had gone to store in New York town to find correct pellets for rifle
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — A man was arrested at Walmart late Thursday afternoon after bringing what appeared to be a rifle into the store, according to the Ulster Police Department.
Police said a 911 call, received at about 4:39 p.m., reported that a man had entered the Walmart at 601 Frank Sottile Boulevard with a rifle. When Ulster police arrived at the scene, they discovered that the man had entered the store with an air rifle in an attempt to find the proper pellets for it.
The man, identified as Brandon M. Melito, 26, of Kingston, was located in the store’s parking lot without incident, said police. He was accompanied by Jennifer N. Smith, 27, of Saugerties. Melito had the pellets he’d been looking for, but apparently he had not paid for them. Complete article
Man reportedly had gone to store in New York town to find correct pellets for rifle
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — A man was arrested at Walmart late Thursday afternoon after bringing what appeared to be a rifle into the store, according to the Ulster Police Department.
Police said a 911 call, received at about 4:39 p.m., reported that a man had entered the Walmart at 601 Frank Sottile Boulevard with a rifle. When Ulster police arrived at the scene, they discovered that the man had entered the store with an air rifle in an attempt to find the proper pellets for it.
The man, identified as Brandon M. Melito, 26, of Kingston, was located in the store’s parking lot without incident, said police. He was accompanied by Jennifer N. Smith, 27, of Saugerties. Melito had the pellets he’d been looking for, but apparently he had not paid for them. Complete article
Bedbugs released in changing room at Pennsylvania Walmart, police say 01/05/2020
EDINBORO, Pa. — A Walmart in Pennsylvania is facing a bedbug infestation after someone released the parasitic insects in a men's changing room, state police said.
A manager at the store in Edinboro found a closed pill bottle with live bugs crawling inside and reported it to authorities Thursday, police said in a release. The bottle was found inside a boy's jacket which was for sale.
"We take this seriously and are looking into this," a Walmart spokesperson told CNN. "We are fully cooperating with law enforcement on their investigation."
On Friday, health safety company Ecolab confirmed that the insects were bedbugs. An Ecolab employee also reported seeing bedbugs crawling around the men's changing rooms the same day, according to police. Complete article
EDINBORO, Pa. — A Walmart in Pennsylvania is facing a bedbug infestation after someone released the parasitic insects in a men's changing room, state police said.
A manager at the store in Edinboro found a closed pill bottle with live bugs crawling inside and reported it to authorities Thursday, police said in a release. The bottle was found inside a boy's jacket which was for sale.
"We take this seriously and are looking into this," a Walmart spokesperson told CNN. "We are fully cooperating with law enforcement on their investigation."
On Friday, health safety company Ecolab confirmed that the insects were bedbugs. An Ecolab employee also reported seeing bedbugs crawling around the men's changing rooms the same day, according to police. Complete article
Arson suspected in Minn. Walmart fire 01/06/2020
HUTCHINSON, Minn. (AP) - Arson is suspected in a fire at a Walmart store in Hutchinson, according to officials.
Firefighters were called to the South Main St. store about 3 p.m. Sunday.
KSTP-TV reports the store was safely evacuated and was shut down while crews put out the fire. Complete article
Boy, 13, Faces Arson Charges In Hutchinson Minn. Walmart Fire 01/06/2020
HUTCHINSON, Minn. (AP) - Arson is suspected in a fire at a Walmart store in Hutchinson, according to officials.
Firefighters were called to the South Main St. store about 3 p.m. Sunday.
KSTP-TV reports the store was safely evacuated and was shut down while crews put out the fire. Complete article
Boy, 13, Faces Arson Charges In Hutchinson Minn. Walmart Fire 01/06/2020
Accident stalls traffic in from of Ga. Walmart 01/05/2020
JASPER, Ga. – A serious accident has occurred in front of Walmart in Jasper, Georgia.
Authorities are on scene responding to the incident and traffic is slowly moving around the accident. If citizens wish to avoid the traffic, it is suggested to find alternative routes.
Various reports indicate that a motorcycle was involved as well as possibly a jeep, however, these are currently unconfirmed. Complete article
JASPER, Ga. – A serious accident has occurred in front of Walmart in Jasper, Georgia.
Authorities are on scene responding to the incident and traffic is slowly moving around the accident. If citizens wish to avoid the traffic, it is suggested to find alternative routes.
Various reports indicate that a motorcycle was involved as well as possibly a jeep, however, these are currently unconfirmed. Complete article
Walmart Launches Self-Serve Ad Platform, But Retail And Audience Data Isn’t Available – Yet 01/03/2020
Walmart claims its programmatic advertising platform and ads API are ready for primetime.
On Friday, Walmart Media Group (WMG), the retail giant’s advertising arm, released a self-serve portal so advertisers can directly buy on-site search and sponsored product ads on walmart.com.
It also launched an API to make that inventory available through Teikametrics, Flywheel Digital, Kenshoo and Pacvue, who were all API test partners.
Previously, advertisers and sellers were only able to purchase search ads and sponsored product placements on Walmart as part of a managed service buy. Complete article
Walmart claims its programmatic advertising platform and ads API are ready for primetime.
On Friday, Walmart Media Group (WMG), the retail giant’s advertising arm, released a self-serve portal so advertisers can directly buy on-site search and sponsored product ads on walmart.com.
It also launched an API to make that inventory available through Teikametrics, Flywheel Digital, Kenshoo and Pacvue, who were all API test partners.
Previously, advertisers and sellers were only able to purchase search ads and sponsored product placements on Walmart as part of a managed service buy. Complete article
Dave Moore: Walmart sells your personal information? Really? 01/05/2020
As if the world wasn't crazy enough, now we need to protect our PII (Personally Identifiable Information) from exploitation and exposure on the Internet. It's a serious situation, one where dealing with it is no longer optional. If you don't deal with it, others will deal with it for you.
Learning how Internet safety works has never been more important. For a free, one-night crash course on Internet safety (complete with homework), come to the new Norman Public Library Central location at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and take my class, "Fight The Internet Bad Guys & Win!"
Sponsored by McClain Bank, Michael Monroe Allstate Insurance and The Norman Transcript, it will put you on the right path to Internet safety and security. Visit internetsafetygroup.com for more information. Contact the library at 701-2600 to register.
"There's nothing important about me on the Internet. All I ever do is look at email, pay my bills, check my bank balance and do a little online shopping. Why should I care about all this safety and privacy stuff?" I've heard that old saw more than once. The answer is simple; it's called "profiling." Complete article
As if the world wasn't crazy enough, now we need to protect our PII (Personally Identifiable Information) from exploitation and exposure on the Internet. It's a serious situation, one where dealing with it is no longer optional. If you don't deal with it, others will deal with it for you.
Learning how Internet safety works has never been more important. For a free, one-night crash course on Internet safety (complete with homework), come to the new Norman Public Library Central location at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and take my class, "Fight The Internet Bad Guys & Win!"
Sponsored by McClain Bank, Michael Monroe Allstate Insurance and The Norman Transcript, it will put you on the right path to Internet safety and security. Visit internetsafetygroup.com for more information. Contact the library at 701-2600 to register.
"There's nothing important about me on the Internet. All I ever do is look at email, pay my bills, check my bank balance and do a little online shopping. Why should I care about all this safety and privacy stuff?" I've heard that old saw more than once. The answer is simple; it's called "profiling." Complete article
JCPD: Man arrested after spray-painting 59 paint buckets in Tenn. Walmart 01/06/2020
Teenagers' Minn. Walmart theft cases advance in court 01/05/2020
Woman steals toys from a Walmart in Port St. Lucie Fla.: Police 01/05/2020
Police searching for Walmart theft suspects in Haines City Fla. 01/05/2020
Lorain County Drug Lab identifies substance that caused Oberlin Ohio Walmart hazmat situation 01/05/2020 OBERLIN, Ohio — The Lorain County Drug Lab has identified the substance that caused seven people to fall ill in Oberlin last October. The drug lab said the substance was methamphetamine.
Employee killed, woman hurt in New Orleans La. Walmart shooting 01/06/2020
NEW ORLEANS — A man is dead and a female victim wounded after multiple gunshots were fired Monday evening inside a New Orleans area Walmart, police said.
A man walked into the Gentilly Walmart and fired multiple rounds hitting two victims and killing one, New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson said. There were hundreds of customers there at the time.
Witnesses tell WWL-TV they heard five or six shots.
One victim, a Walmart employee, was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead on the scene and the second victim was shot in the foot and is in stable condition, police officials said.
The shooter tried to escape, but the officer providing security there was able to stop him. Complete article
Mother of suspected Gentilly Walmart shooter says son is mentally ill 01/07/2020
Kentrell Baham’s mother, Lazonia Baham, said her son is bipolar and schizophrenic.
"My child is sick,” she said during a recess at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. “He is a sick child."
She said she has had her son admitted to hospitals before, only to have him released days later.
There are few details about what led to the shooting. But, in a statement, police said, “Investigators have gathered sufficient evidence to determine that the shooting was not a random act of violence and that Banks targeted the victim.”
Lazonia Baham said she was at a loss as to why, especially since, she said, McKnight was a stranger to the Baham family.
Friend identifies Walmart employee killed in Gentilly 01/07/2020
NEW ORLEANS — A man is dead and a female victim wounded after multiple gunshots were fired Monday evening inside a New Orleans area Walmart, police said.
A man walked into the Gentilly Walmart and fired multiple rounds hitting two victims and killing one, New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson said. There were hundreds of customers there at the time.
Witnesses tell WWL-TV they heard five or six shots.
One victim, a Walmart employee, was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead on the scene and the second victim was shot in the foot and is in stable condition, police officials said.
The shooter tried to escape, but the officer providing security there was able to stop him. Complete article
Mother of suspected Gentilly Walmart shooter says son is mentally ill 01/07/2020
Kentrell Baham’s mother, Lazonia Baham, said her son is bipolar and schizophrenic.
"My child is sick,” she said during a recess at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. “He is a sick child."
She said she has had her son admitted to hospitals before, only to have him released days later.
There are few details about what led to the shooting. But, in a statement, police said, “Investigators have gathered sufficient evidence to determine that the shooting was not a random act of violence and that Banks targeted the victim.”
Lazonia Baham said she was at a loss as to why, especially since, she said, McKnight was a stranger to the Baham family.
Friend identifies Walmart employee killed in Gentilly 01/07/2020
Chattanooga Tenn. PD: Walmart employee killed in shooting wasn't targeted victim 01/06/2020
Bedford Woman Caught Stealing From Ind. Walmart 01/06/2020
Lynchburg Va. police searching for alleged Walmart thieves 01/07/2020
Weekend Wyoming Walmart Shoplifting Attempts Intercepted 01/06/2020
Juvenile charged with attempted murder after shots fired in Paoli Ind. Walmart parking lot 01/07/2020
PAOLI, Ind. — A Jeffersonville juvenile is facing an attempted murder charge after shots were fired in a Walmart parking lot in Paoli.
Paoli police were dispatched to the Walmart on North Gospel Street just before 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 17 after a report of multiple gunshots in the parking lot. Investigators determined two people had fired the shots.
Javon Patterson, 23, of Bloomington, was arrested Dec. 19 in connection with the incident. Patterson was charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, dealing marijuana and carrying a handgun without a license.
Police announced Tuesday that a juvenile from Jeffersonville was arrested on an attempted murder charge.
Paoli police said this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. Complete article
PAOLI, Ind. — A Jeffersonville juvenile is facing an attempted murder charge after shots were fired in a Walmart parking lot in Paoli.
Paoli police were dispatched to the Walmart on North Gospel Street just before 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 17 after a report of multiple gunshots in the parking lot. Investigators determined two people had fired the shots.
Javon Patterson, 23, of Bloomington, was arrested Dec. 19 in connection with the incident. Patterson was charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, dealing marijuana and carrying a handgun without a license.
Police announced Tuesday that a juvenile from Jeffersonville was arrested on an attempted murder charge.
Paoli police said this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. Complete article
Walmart employee wrestles gun away from man inside Cahokia Ill. store 01/08/2020
CAHOKIA, Ill. (KMOV.com) -- A Walmart employee jumped in to restrain an armed man at a Cahokia Walmart Saturday when a fight brought out in the aisles.
The fight escalated to the point that one of the combatants pulled out a gun in front of dozens of shoppers at the store.
"I started hearing people say the word gun," said employee Justin Smithey. "Then I stopped thinking and started acting."
Smithey went to the ground and tried to get the gun from the man by kicking his hands.
In a video posted to Facebook of the incident, a woman can be heard pleading with the young man on the ground to put the gun down. Others can be heard yelling about the fact there were children in the store. Complete article
CAHOKIA, Ill. (KMOV.com) -- A Walmart employee jumped in to restrain an armed man at a Cahokia Walmart Saturday when a fight brought out in the aisles.
The fight escalated to the point that one of the combatants pulled out a gun in front of dozens of shoppers at the store.
"I started hearing people say the word gun," said employee Justin Smithey. "Then I stopped thinking and started acting."
Smithey went to the ground and tried to get the gun from the man by kicking his hands.
In a video posted to Facebook of the incident, a woman can be heard pleading with the young man on the ground to put the gun down. Others can be heard yelling about the fact there were children in the store. Complete article
Chicopee Mass. City Council continues to discuss Walmart public safety issues 01/07/2020
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The City of Chicopee continuing to take action, hoping to address concerns of issues at the Chicopee's Walmart.
Last year Western Mass News reported how the Chicopee Walmart had more than 2,000 police calls to its location in just 4 years.
While Chicopee police weren’t able to give us a total number tonight from 2019, the city council is hoping to take action to reduce further issues.
According to Ward six Chicopee City Councilor Derek Dobosz, the Walmart on Memorial Drive has been working hard to address public safety issues.
But it comes after reports that Chicopee police had to respond to its location hundreds of times.
"It’s embarrassing and it’s also a public safety issue, people don’t feel safe going to Walmart, you know residents. It’s a strain on tax dollars, you know we’re paying for police officers all the time, so why should we pay for it when that’s Walmart’s issue," Dobosz explained. Complete article
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The City of Chicopee continuing to take action, hoping to address concerns of issues at the Chicopee's Walmart.
Last year Western Mass News reported how the Chicopee Walmart had more than 2,000 police calls to its location in just 4 years.
While Chicopee police weren’t able to give us a total number tonight from 2019, the city council is hoping to take action to reduce further issues.
According to Ward six Chicopee City Councilor Derek Dobosz, the Walmart on Memorial Drive has been working hard to address public safety issues.
But it comes after reports that Chicopee police had to respond to its location hundreds of times.
"It’s embarrassing and it’s also a public safety issue, people don’t feel safe going to Walmart, you know residents. It’s a strain on tax dollars, you know we’re paying for police officers all the time, so why should we pay for it when that’s Walmart’s issue," Dobosz explained. Complete article
High-speed chase of escaped convict ends in Georgia Walmart parking lot 01/07/2020
Talawrence Vickers was supposed to be in jail for 10 years. An unexpected vacation - and his capture days later - could mean his prison stay gets an extension.
ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Corrections records suggest Talawrence Vickers would have likely ended his sentence for burglary in late 2020.
But his attempt to get out a little early on his own just before New Year's Eve - and the fact that he led police on a high-speed chase to the back of a Walmart parking lot when they found him - will probably mean more time behind bars.
Vickers was arrested on Tuesday just after midnight when authorities suggest he became very reluctant to pull over for deputies on I-75. What began as a traffic stop quickly became a southbound pursuit at mile marker 191. The chase continued for a couple of miles until, according to a statement from deputies, Vickers apparently left the road. But he didn't stop.
Instead, authorities said he continued onto State Route 42 heading toward Forsyth, Georgia and then entered a Walmart parking lot. It's here where the vehicle portion of the chase came to an end as he reached the back of the lot and tried to escape on foot into the woods. Complete article
Talawrence Vickers was supposed to be in jail for 10 years. An unexpected vacation - and his capture days later - could mean his prison stay gets an extension.
ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Corrections records suggest Talawrence Vickers would have likely ended his sentence for burglary in late 2020.
But his attempt to get out a little early on his own just before New Year's Eve - and the fact that he led police on a high-speed chase to the back of a Walmart parking lot when they found him - will probably mean more time behind bars.
Vickers was arrested on Tuesday just after midnight when authorities suggest he became very reluctant to pull over for deputies on I-75. What began as a traffic stop quickly became a southbound pursuit at mile marker 191. The chase continued for a couple of miles until, according to a statement from deputies, Vickers apparently left the road. But he didn't stop.
Instead, authorities said he continued onto State Route 42 heading toward Forsyth, Georgia and then entered a Walmart parking lot. It's here where the vehicle portion of the chase came to an end as he reached the back of the lot and tried to escape on foot into the woods. Complete article
Walmart files lawsuit against City of Shawano, Wisc. cites over collection of taxes 01/07/2020
SHAWANO, Wis - Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the City of Shawano, claiming the city over collected taxes in 2019.
Court documents show a lawsuit was filed on December 26.
Walmart officials claim the property on E. Green Bay Street in Shawano is worth no more than $5,910,403, and add the city assessed the property at $9,325,800 last year.
Company officials claim the assessment is excessive, and are requesting a refund of the taxes paid in 2019.
According to court documents, if Walmart wins the lawsuit, the city would lose out on more than $30,000 a year in taxes, and would then need to pay back the $32,000 that was over collected in 2019. Complete article
SHAWANO, Wis - Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the City of Shawano, claiming the city over collected taxes in 2019.
Court documents show a lawsuit was filed on December 26.
Walmart officials claim the property on E. Green Bay Street in Shawano is worth no more than $5,910,403, and add the city assessed the property at $9,325,800 last year.
Company officials claim the assessment is excessive, and are requesting a refund of the taxes paid in 2019.
According to court documents, if Walmart wins the lawsuit, the city would lose out on more than $30,000 a year in taxes, and would then need to pay back the $32,000 that was over collected in 2019. Complete article
Woman fired from a Sioux Falls SD Walmart after 25 years claims discrimination in lawsuit 01/07/2020
A 25-year employee of Walmart in Sioux Falls has filed suit against the company, alleging it violated federal law when it fired her after refusing to accommodate her disability.
Teresa Miles, who suffers from epilepsy, began working for the Walmart on South Louise Avenue in 1993. During the course of her employment, the lawsuit says, she had numerous contacts with supervisors and had notes from doctors who indicated she should not be forced to work in high-stress, chaotic jobs. Those included working as a cashier or in the electronics department.
For the majority of her career, she worked as an overnight stocker. At times she would be directed to stock in various departments. During the course of her employment, she received “multiple pay raises and satisfactory performance reviews.”
In 2011, the lawsuit says, she suffered a seizure after working in the electronics department. In 2016, Walmart stopped accommodating her disability.
In 2018, after a confrontation with a shopper who tried to leave the store with merchandise without a receipt, she was told that she had to work as a cashier. Miles reminded her manager that her doctor did not want her working as a cashier. She was fired April 4, 2018. Complete article
A 25-year employee of Walmart in Sioux Falls has filed suit against the company, alleging it violated federal law when it fired her after refusing to accommodate her disability.
Teresa Miles, who suffers from epilepsy, began working for the Walmart on South Louise Avenue in 1993. During the course of her employment, the lawsuit says, she had numerous contacts with supervisors and had notes from doctors who indicated she should not be forced to work in high-stress, chaotic jobs. Those included working as a cashier or in the electronics department.
For the majority of her career, she worked as an overnight stocker. At times she would be directed to stock in various departments. During the course of her employment, she received “multiple pay raises and satisfactory performance reviews.”
In 2011, the lawsuit says, she suffered a seizure after working in the electronics department. In 2016, Walmart stopped accommodating her disability.
In 2018, after a confrontation with a shopper who tried to leave the store with merchandise without a receipt, she was told that she had to work as a cashier. Miles reminded her manager that her doctor did not want her working as a cashier. She was fired April 4, 2018. Complete article
Walmart reaches settlement in Naval reservist discrimination case 01/07/2020
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Walmart will have to review its employment and internal hiring policies across the corporation as part of a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit brought by federal prosecutors last year.
That's according to U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, who sued the mega-corporation after Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger alleged that Walmart violated her rights.
Hunger said the company in 2016 failed to offer her employment at the Walmart store located at 2545 Rimrock Ave. in Grand Junction because of her upcoming Naval Reserve commitments.
According to the suit, Hunger at the time was raising two children and unable to find other employment. .......
Hunger will also receive backpay under the settlement terms. Complete article
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Walmart will have to review its employment and internal hiring policies across the corporation as part of a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit brought by federal prosecutors last year.
That's according to U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, who sued the mega-corporation after Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger alleged that Walmart violated her rights.
Hunger said the company in 2016 failed to offer her employment at the Walmart store located at 2545 Rimrock Ave. in Grand Junction because of her upcoming Naval Reserve commitments.
According to the suit, Hunger at the time was raising two children and unable to find other employment. .......
Hunger will also receive backpay under the settlement terms. Complete article
Round Rock Tx. PD: Suspects threaten Walmart employee trying to stop them from shoplifting 01/07/2020
Man suspected of lewdness at North Logan Utah Walmart appears in court 01/07/2020
Walmart, O' Charley's in O' Fallon. Mo. evacuated following bomb threat; Arrest made 01/08/2020
Altoona Iowa police using some humor in Walmart theft case 01/08/2020
Pennsylvania State Police searching for men accused of skimming credit cards at local Walmarts 01/08/2020
Off-duty HPD officer shoots robbery suspect at Walmart near Humble, Tx. sheriff says 01/08/2020
An off-duty Houston police officer shot an armed robber Wednesday at a Walmart in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
Around 2:40 p.m., a man held a customer service clerk at gunpoint near the front of the store in the 9200 block of North Sam Houston Parkway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The officer, a 17-year veteran, was standing nearby when she intervened and fired at least one round.
Houston Police Assistant Chief Bobby Dobbins said the officer “controlled” the wounded suspect, who was still armed, immediately after shooting. Once the area was safe, the officer administered first aid, he said. Complete article
Accused Walmart robber subdued by cop had fled community corrections facility, committed trio of robberies 01/10/2020
An off-duty Houston police officer shot an armed robber Wednesday at a Walmart in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
Around 2:40 p.m., a man held a customer service clerk at gunpoint near the front of the store in the 9200 block of North Sam Houston Parkway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The officer, a 17-year veteran, was standing nearby when she intervened and fired at least one round.
Houston Police Assistant Chief Bobby Dobbins said the officer “controlled” the wounded suspect, who was still armed, immediately after shooting. Once the area was safe, the officer administered first aid, he said. Complete article
Accused Walmart robber subdued by cop had fled community corrections facility, committed trio of robberies 01/10/2020
One hospitalized, one detained in shooting at SW Houston Tx. Walmart 01/08/2020 second shootings at two Walmarts at different locations at opposite ends of Houston in less than eight hours; they call it "isolated."
One person was hospitalized and another detained following a shooting late Wednesday at a Walmart on Houston’s southwest side.
Around 10 p.m., Houston police responded to a report of an active shooter at the store in the 9400 block of West Sam Houston Parkway. Officers learned it was an isolated incident and detained a possible suspect in the parking lot, police said.
Police are looking for two other possible suspects who fled. The victim is expected to survive. Complete article
HPD: Disturbance between two groups led to man's shooting inside Houston Walmart store 01/08/2020
Shoppers sent into panic when man was shot at Walmart checkout line 01/09/2020
One person was hospitalized and another detained following a shooting late Wednesday at a Walmart on Houston’s southwest side.
Around 10 p.m., Houston police responded to a report of an active shooter at the store in the 9400 block of West Sam Houston Parkway. Officers learned it was an isolated incident and detained a possible suspect in the parking lot, police said.
Police are looking for two other possible suspects who fled. The victim is expected to survive. Complete article
HPD: Disturbance between two groups led to man's shooting inside Houston Walmart store 01/08/2020
Shoppers sent into panic when man was shot at Walmart checkout line 01/09/2020
Vallejo Ca. Police Arrest Suspect In Walmart Parking Lot Shooting 01/08/2020 This happened two and a half weeks ago and wasn't reported on the internet until now.
VALLEJO (CBS SF) — Vallejo police arrested a suspect Wednesday in the shooting of a 20-year-old man in a vehicle last month.
The victim, a Vallejo resident, was found in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 501 Sereno Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and is expected to survive, police Lt. Fabio Rodriguez said.
Police detectives located surveillance video that captured the shooting. It showed the suspect walking toward the victim who was sitting in a parked car. The suspect then fired multiple shots into the vehicle, Rodriguez said. Complete article
VALLEJO (CBS SF) — Vallejo police arrested a suspect Wednesday in the shooting of a 20-year-old man in a vehicle last month.
The victim, a Vallejo resident, was found in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 501 Sereno Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and is expected to survive, police Lt. Fabio Rodriguez said.
Police detectives located surveillance video that captured the shooting. It showed the suspect walking toward the victim who was sitting in a parked car. The suspect then fired multiple shots into the vehicle, Rodriguez said. Complete article
Franklin police recover vehicle stolen from Tenn. Walmart; woman charged 01/08/2020
Franklin police officers have recovered a stolen car and arrested a West Virginia woman as a suspect in the theft.
Police said officers went to the Mallory Lane Walmart on Monday morning after a report of a vehicle stolen from the parking lot.
"Officers worked with store security to review surveillance video and determined that the suspect, later determined to be 32-year-old Kristen Kelley, of West Virginia, stole the car after finding a spare key in the unlocked auto," Franklin police spokesperson Lt. Charles Warner said. "Kelley loaded items she had just shoplifted from Walmart into the car before driving away." Complete article
Franklin police officers have recovered a stolen car and arrested a West Virginia woman as a suspect in the theft.
Police said officers went to the Mallory Lane Walmart on Monday morning after a report of a vehicle stolen from the parking lot.
"Officers worked with store security to review surveillance video and determined that the suspect, later determined to be 32-year-old Kristen Kelley, of West Virginia, stole the car after finding a spare key in the unlocked auto," Franklin police spokesperson Lt. Charles Warner said. "Kelley loaded items she had just shoplifted from Walmart into the car before driving away." Complete article
Government issues warning to consumers about dresser sold on Amazon, Walmart 01/08/2020
The CPSC's warning comes after IKEA paid a $46 million settlement to a family whose child died after a dresser tipped onto him.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to anchor a dresser sold online at large retailers like Amazon, Home Depot and Walmart to prevent potential injuries to children.
The CPSC said in a news release that the Hodedah HI4DR four-drawer dresser should be anchored to the wall or placed where children cannot get to it because it poses injury and entrapment risks. Complete article
The CPSC's warning comes after IKEA paid a $46 million settlement to a family whose child died after a dresser tipped onto him.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to anchor a dresser sold online at large retailers like Amazon, Home Depot and Walmart to prevent potential injuries to children.
The CPSC said in a news release that the Hodedah HI4DR four-drawer dresser should be anchored to the wall or placed where children cannot get to it because it poses injury and entrapment risks. Complete article
Welcome to Walmart. The Robot Will Grab Your Groceries. 01/08/2020
In the backroom of a Walmart store in Salem, N.H., is a floor-to-ceiling robotic system that the country’s largest retailer hopes will help it sell more groceries online.
Workers stand on platforms in front of screens assembling online orders of milk, cereal and toilet paper from the hulking automated system. Wheeled robots carrying small baskets move along metal tracks to collect those items. They are bagged for pickup later by shoppers or delivery to homes. Complete article
In the backroom of a Walmart store in Salem, N.H., is a floor-to-ceiling robotic system that the country’s largest retailer hopes will help it sell more groceries online.
Workers stand on platforms in front of screens assembling online orders of milk, cereal and toilet paper from the hulking automated system. Wheeled robots carrying small baskets move along metal tracks to collect those items. They are bagged for pickup later by shoppers or delivery to homes. Complete article
What ad buyers want from Walmart: more transparency, more control 01/08/2020
Walmart’s growing media business faces familiar advertiser gripes of lacking transparency and control.
Over the course of 2019, the company took control of its ads business, moving it in-house from Triad and bolstering its internal sales team. Now, the company is offering a self-service ads platform on top of its managed service offering. Late last week, the company unveiled its new advertising program, Walmart Advertising Partners, with its new self-service tools for search ads on its website and mobile app. Complete article
Walmart’s growing media business faces familiar advertiser gripes of lacking transparency and control.
Over the course of 2019, the company took control of its ads business, moving it in-house from Triad and bolstering its internal sales team. Now, the company is offering a self-service ads platform on top of its managed service offering. Late last week, the company unveiled its new advertising program, Walmart Advertising Partners, with its new self-service tools for search ads on its website and mobile app. Complete article
Police probe thefts at Wilkes-Barre Twp. Pa. Walmart 01/0/2020
Walmart Robbery Reported In Stevenson Ranch Ca. 01/08/2020
State Police Seek 3 For Vandalizing NY Walmart 01/09/2020
Roodhouse man pleads guilty, sentenced in Ill. Walmart bomb threat 01/09/2020
Philadelphia Pa. man headed to prison in chaotic August 2018 Walmart shooting 01/09/2020
Tenn. Walmart Market evacuated by gas odor 01/09/2020 Chattanooga Fire officials say a gas leak forced the evacuation of a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Fire crews determined that a floor cleaning machine was to blame.
Mobile Alabama deputy involved in shooting at Walmart; suspect killed 01/09/2020
A Mobile County deputy sheriff fatally shot a theft suspect, who was armed with a hammer, this afternoon at a Walmart in Semmes, officials said.
Deputies were called to the scene after a 34-year-old man allegedly stole an item from the store.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Paul Burch said multiple witnesses saw the suspect, armed with a hammer, approaching the deputies. The deputies threatened to use Tasers on him if he did not stop.
He continued to approach the deputies, Burch said.
“At least one or two (of the witnesses) heard the suspect tell the deputy, ‘You’re either going to have to kill me or I’m going to kill you,'” Burch said. Complete article
Grandmother of man shot and killed by deputy at Walmart says her grandson needed mental help 01/09/2020
She says her grandson, Bernie Wade Johnson Junior, would steal as a way to go to jail, so he could have a place to sleep and try and get help.
Johnson Junior’s family says he had paranoid schizophrenia. They say they tried to get him help for a long time before him coming to the Walmart. Now the family hopes in the wake of their tragedy mental health gets some much needed help.
His grandmother, Rosalie Johnson said, “I think the voices got so many, I think he wanted that to happen.”
A Mobile County deputy sheriff fatally shot a theft suspect, who was armed with a hammer, this afternoon at a Walmart in Semmes, officials said.
Deputies were called to the scene after a 34-year-old man allegedly stole an item from the store.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Paul Burch said multiple witnesses saw the suspect, armed with a hammer, approaching the deputies. The deputies threatened to use Tasers on him if he did not stop.
He continued to approach the deputies, Burch said.
“At least one or two (of the witnesses) heard the suspect tell the deputy, ‘You’re either going to have to kill me or I’m going to kill you,'” Burch said. Complete article
Grandmother of man shot and killed by deputy at Walmart says her grandson needed mental help 01/09/2020
She says her grandson, Bernie Wade Johnson Junior, would steal as a way to go to jail, so he could have a place to sleep and try and get help.
Johnson Junior’s family says he had paranoid schizophrenia. They say they tried to get him help for a long time before him coming to the Walmart. Now the family hopes in the wake of their tragedy mental health gets some much needed help.
His grandmother, Rosalie Johnson said, “I think the voices got so many, I think he wanted that to happen.”
Suspects sought after shots fired from car in Apex NC Walmart parking lot, police say 01/09/2020
APEX, N.C. -- Apex police are searching for at least two suspects after shots were fired in an Apex Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon.
Just before 3 p.m., dispatch received a shots fired call at a Walmart located at 3151 Apex Peakway.
After observing surveillance video and speaking with eyewitnesses, officers learned a black Honda was seen chasing a white vehicle. According to police, the white vehicle was seen firing several shots at the black Honda.
Police believe the shooting to be an isolated incident and have not received reports of any injuries. Complete article
APEX, N.C. -- Apex police are searching for at least two suspects after shots were fired in an Apex Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon.
Just before 3 p.m., dispatch received a shots fired call at a Walmart located at 3151 Apex Peakway.
After observing surveillance video and speaking with eyewitnesses, officers learned a black Honda was seen chasing a white vehicle. According to police, the white vehicle was seen firing several shots at the black Honda.
Police believe the shooting to be an isolated incident and have not received reports of any injuries. Complete article
Walmart on Montgomery Cross Road Savannah Ga. evacuated due to fire 01/09/2020
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Walmart on Montgomery Cross Road was evacuated Thursday night due to a fire.
A representative of Chatham Fire said the cause is under investigation.
The store is expected to open back up as soon as possible. Complete article
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Walmart on Montgomery Cross Road was evacuated Thursday night due to a fire.
A representative of Chatham Fire said the cause is under investigation.
The store is expected to open back up as soon as possible. Complete article
Police investigating after reports of holes drilled in gas tanks near Ky. Walmart 01/09/2020
The Frankfort Police Department is investigating two instances of vandalism outside Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement on Leonardwood Drive.
Capt. Dustin Bowman confirmed to The State Journal on Thursday that the department is working to gain access to surveillance footage from both businesses.
On Wednesday, a person who was parked outside of Lowe’s reported a hole drilled in the gas tank of their 2010 black Dodge Ram at 11:28 a.m., according to a 911 dispatch call sheet.
The person had been parked outside Lowe’s since about 5:30 a.m.
At 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Frankfort police heard from another person who found a hole drilled in the gas tank of their silver Dodge Caravan.
The caller had been parked outside Walmart and believes the hole was drilled between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Complete article
The Frankfort Police Department is investigating two instances of vandalism outside Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement on Leonardwood Drive.
Capt. Dustin Bowman confirmed to The State Journal on Thursday that the department is working to gain access to surveillance footage from both businesses.
On Wednesday, a person who was parked outside of Lowe’s reported a hole drilled in the gas tank of their 2010 black Dodge Ram at 11:28 a.m., according to a 911 dispatch call sheet.
The person had been parked outside Lowe’s since about 5:30 a.m.
At 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Frankfort police heard from another person who found a hole drilled in the gas tank of their silver Dodge Caravan.
The caller had been parked outside Walmart and believes the hole was drilled between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Complete article
NH Editorial: Walmart strains police resources 01/08/2020
Walmart’s blue-light special is no bargain for either shoppers or taxpayers. Unlike Kmart’s iconic old promotion, the Walmart blue-light special, which is being rolled out in the Upper Valley and across the country by the end of this month, does not signal special sales for consumers but rather special treatment for law enforcement personnel.
As staff writer Anna Merriman reported in the Sunday Valley News, the chain is setting aside two prime parking spots at the front of its stores for the exclusive use of police officers, whether on or off duty. The spaces are demarcated by a sign reading, “Reserved Parking for our law enforcement partners.” The company says the idea is to strengthen ties with police — although others might characterize it as trying to curry favor.
The need to strengthen ties perhaps results from the fact that in Lebanon and Claremont, as elsewhere, Walmart stores command a disproportionate share of police resources. Police officials around the nation have long complained that Walmart stores tax law enforcement capacity through the sheer volume of calls they generate. While the vast majority of such calls involve petty theft or noncriminal matters, a fair share of violent crime also occurs at Walmart properties, as Bloomberg Businessweek and The New York Times have reported in recent years. The company maintains that it has stepped up its security efforts, but some law enforcement officials remain skeptical.
In 2019, Lebanon police responded to 251 calls from Walmart’s West Lebanon store, which was a typical year, according to Police Chief Richard Mello. He says that more calls originate from Walmart than from any other business in the city. In Claremont, the number of calls for the chain’s store off Washington Street and the immediate surrounding area was 521 last year. Both Mello and Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase say they appreciate the gesture on the part of Walmart to dedicate the parking spaces. Complete article
Walmart’s blue-light special is no bargain for either shoppers or taxpayers. Unlike Kmart’s iconic old promotion, the Walmart blue-light special, which is being rolled out in the Upper Valley and across the country by the end of this month, does not signal special sales for consumers but rather special treatment for law enforcement personnel.
As staff writer Anna Merriman reported in the Sunday Valley News, the chain is setting aside two prime parking spots at the front of its stores for the exclusive use of police officers, whether on or off duty. The spaces are demarcated by a sign reading, “Reserved Parking for our law enforcement partners.” The company says the idea is to strengthen ties with police — although others might characterize it as trying to curry favor.
The need to strengthen ties perhaps results from the fact that in Lebanon and Claremont, as elsewhere, Walmart stores command a disproportionate share of police resources. Police officials around the nation have long complained that Walmart stores tax law enforcement capacity through the sheer volume of calls they generate. While the vast majority of such calls involve petty theft or noncriminal matters, a fair share of violent crime also occurs at Walmart properties, as Bloomberg Businessweek and The New York Times have reported in recent years. The company maintains that it has stepped up its security efforts, but some law enforcement officials remain skeptical.
In 2019, Lebanon police responded to 251 calls from Walmart’s West Lebanon store, which was a typical year, according to Police Chief Richard Mello. He says that more calls originate from Walmart than from any other business in the city. In Claremont, the number of calls for the chain’s store off Washington Street and the immediate surrounding area was 521 last year. Both Mello and Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase say they appreciate the gesture on the part of Walmart to dedicate the parking spaces. Complete article
Man in custody after car theft, assault at Gallipolis Ohio Walmart 01/09/2020
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A man is in jail after deputies say he attacked an elderly woman in a Walmart parking lot and took off with her car. According to a criminal complaint, Travis Efaw followed the woman out of the Walmart in Gallipolis through the parking lot to her car. Police say he banged the victim's head on the car, took her keys and drove away.
According to investigators, Efaw called to meet someone at a gas station in Bidwell where Gallia County Sheriff's deputies arrested him and took possession of the car. Complete article
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A man is in jail after deputies say he attacked an elderly woman in a Walmart parking lot and took off with her car. According to a criminal complaint, Travis Efaw followed the woman out of the Walmart in Gallipolis through the parking lot to her car. Police say he banged the victim's head on the car, took her keys and drove away.
According to investigators, Efaw called to meet someone at a gas station in Bidwell where Gallia County Sheriff's deputies arrested him and took possession of the car. Complete article
Jefferson City Tenn. police arrest five, recover nearly $6,000 in stolen Walmart merchandise after a short police pursuit 01/09/2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) – A shoplifting call at a Jefferson City Walmart led to a short police pursuit and five arrests early Thursday morning.
Jefferson City police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart on East Broadway Blvd just before 3 a.m. Thursday. The responding officer noticed the suspect vehicle fleeing from the parking lot, leading to a short vehicle pursuit that ended with the five suspects attempting to flee on foot after coming to a stop on Beeler Ave.
Officers apprehended one passenger and noticed a suspicious vehicle nearby. They quickly determined that the vehicle was involved in the original theft and immediately took all three occupants into custody. Complete article
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) – A shoplifting call at a Jefferson City Walmart led to a short police pursuit and five arrests early Thursday morning.
Jefferson City police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart on East Broadway Blvd just before 3 a.m. Thursday. The responding officer noticed the suspect vehicle fleeing from the parking lot, leading to a short vehicle pursuit that ended with the five suspects attempting to flee on foot after coming to a stop on Beeler Ave.
Officers apprehended one passenger and noticed a suspicious vehicle nearby. They quickly determined that the vehicle was involved in the original theft and immediately took all three occupants into custody. Complete article
Ca. Truck drivers score millions from Walmart 01/10/2020
A Fresno, Calif., law firm has scored a major victory with a U.S. Court of Appeals decision upholding a multi-million-dollar verdict for about 700 Walmart truck drivers.
Lawyer Nicolas “Butch” Wagner of Fresno successfully represented the California truck drivers who filed a class-action lawsuit against the mega-retailer nearly a decade ago for short-changing their pay. About 100 of the truck drivers are from the Fresno area.
“We are elated,” said Wagner, of Wagner Jones Kopfman & Artenian. “This has been an eight-year battle and we knew we were on the right side of this. These guys work about 14 hours a day and have dangerous jobs. They work hard and they finally got justice.”
The truck drivers alleged in their lawsuit that Walmart was not paying them for specific parts of their job, including waiting in line to load or unload their cargo, time spent to fill out federally mandated trip slips, inspecting their trucks, and washing and fueling their trucks.
After a 16-day trial in 2016, a federal jury in San Francisco awarded the truck drivers $54 million. The final amount will be higher because the judgment has accrued interest, Wagner said. Complete article
A Fresno, Calif., law firm has scored a major victory with a U.S. Court of Appeals decision upholding a multi-million-dollar verdict for about 700 Walmart truck drivers.
Lawyer Nicolas “Butch” Wagner of Fresno successfully represented the California truck drivers who filed a class-action lawsuit against the mega-retailer nearly a decade ago for short-changing their pay. About 100 of the truck drivers are from the Fresno area.
“We are elated,” said Wagner, of Wagner Jones Kopfman & Artenian. “This has been an eight-year battle and we knew we were on the right side of this. These guys work about 14 hours a day and have dangerous jobs. They work hard and they finally got justice.”
The truck drivers alleged in their lawsuit that Walmart was not paying them for specific parts of their job, including waiting in line to load or unload their cargo, time spent to fill out federally mandated trip slips, inspecting their trucks, and washing and fueling their trucks.
After a 16-day trial in 2016, a federal jury in San Francisco awarded the truck drivers $54 million. The final amount will be higher because the judgment has accrued interest, Wagner said. Complete article
Walmart, other big grocers said to be interested in buying Grubhub 01/09/2020
Executives from Walmart and at least three other grocers have mulled acquiring food-delivery service Grubhub, The Post has learned.
Insiders at Walmart WMT, -0.79% , Kroger KR, -0.21% , Albertsons and Ahold-Delhaize, the owner of Hannaford and Stop & Shop, have been reviewing how buying the Chicago company could help them with food delivery and groceries, according to ex-Amazon executive and supply-chain consultant Brittain Ladd.
“I have spoken with executives from each company (especially Walmart) and there is interest in acquiring Grubhub,” Ladd told The Post in an email. “I believe the value of Grubhub to Walmart is that they could leverage Grubhub for delivering food and groceries,” said Ladd, who says he spoke with Walmart insiders about buying Grubhub as recently as last month. Complete article
Executives from Walmart and at least three other grocers have mulled acquiring food-delivery service Grubhub, The Post has learned.
Insiders at Walmart WMT, -0.79% , Kroger KR, -0.21% , Albertsons and Ahold-Delhaize, the owner of Hannaford and Stop & Shop, have been reviewing how buying the Chicago company could help them with food delivery and groceries, according to ex-Amazon executive and supply-chain consultant Brittain Ladd.
“I have spoken with executives from each company (especially Walmart) and there is interest in acquiring Grubhub,” Ladd told The Post in an email. “I believe the value of Grubhub to Walmart is that they could leverage Grubhub for delivering food and groceries,” said Ladd, who says he spoke with Walmart insiders about buying Grubhub as recently as last month. Complete article
Walmart to offer flu shots, health screenings at free wellness events Saturday 01/09/2020
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Low-cost flu shots and health screenings will be part of free wellness events taking place at all Walmart stores in Northeast Ohio on Saturday.
The nationwide Walmart wellness events, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., include low-cost immunizations, giveaways, wellness demos and a chance to speak with local pharmacists and other health care professionals, Walmart said in a press release.
Participants can get screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and BMI during the event. Vision screenings will be offered at store locations with vision centers. Health screenings will be free. Complete article
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Low-cost flu shots and health screenings will be part of free wellness events taking place at all Walmart stores in Northeast Ohio on Saturday.
The nationwide Walmart wellness events, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., include low-cost immunizations, giveaways, wellness demos and a chance to speak with local pharmacists and other health care professionals, Walmart said in a press release.
Participants can get screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and BMI during the event. Vision screenings will be offered at store locations with vision centers. Health screenings will be free. Complete article
Two men wanted for theft at Paw Paw Mich. Walmart 01/09/2020 Police have released surveillance footage of the suspects, who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise on December 21st.
Arrests made in Ill. Walmart thefts 01/09/2020
Dance party breaks out at new, cashier-less Fla. Walmart Neighborhood Market on Coral Way 01/09/2020
Man Violates Probation, Charged At Walmart: Milford Conn. Police 01/10/2020
Freeport man charged with a felony after allegedly stealing from Ill. Walmart 01/09/2020 Authorities say Bolden refused the arrest and officers used pepper spray and a taser on Bolden. Police say the first warrant against Bolden came from an incident at the Walmart last September. Bolden allegedly under-rang merchandise from the self-check out lane. Bolden rang in $4.04 worth of merchandise despite having $63.94 worth items.
Man charged with calling in a bomb threat to Walmart and a high school in Adamsville Alabama 01/09/2020
Oregon man gets 7 years for May 2010 Walmart blaze that caused millions in damage 01/10/2020
Shopper fires warning shot in Tx. Walmart parking during struggle with homeless person 01/10/2020
SAN ANTONIO — A shopper who was being assaulted by a homeless person fired a warning shot to scare off his attacker in the parking lot of a Walmart store, according to police.
The incident happened at the store along Southeast Military Drive, near Goliad Road, on the city's Southeast Side.
A San Antonio Police Department sergeant said officers in the area had run into the suspect earlier in the day tried to arrest him, but he ran off.
A short time later, investigators believe the same suspect started banging on the windows of a car in the parking lot of the store. The victim, who was sitting inside the car, got out and confronted the suspect and the two began to struggle.
The victim then pulled out a gun and fired a warning shot, scaring the suspect who then ran into the store. Complete article
SAN ANTONIO — A shopper who was being assaulted by a homeless person fired a warning shot to scare off his attacker in the parking lot of a Walmart store, according to police.
The incident happened at the store along Southeast Military Drive, near Goliad Road, on the city's Southeast Side.
A San Antonio Police Department sergeant said officers in the area had run into the suspect earlier in the day tried to arrest him, but he ran off.
A short time later, investigators believe the same suspect started banging on the windows of a car in the parking lot of the store. The victim, who was sitting inside the car, got out and confronted the suspect and the two began to struggle.
The victim then pulled out a gun and fired a warning shot, scaring the suspect who then ran into the store. Complete article
Police: Former Sonora Ca. Walmart Employee Robbed Store 01/10/2020
SONORA (CBS13) — A search is underway in Tuolumne County after an ex-Walmart employee allegedly robbed his former workplace.
Police say JoeMicahel Savaii, 26, walked into the store in Sonora on Friday morning, showed the manager a gun, and demanded cash.
He drove away in a white four-door sedan with an unknown rear plate and no front plate. Complete article
Search Continues For Walmart Armed Robber 01/14/2020
SONORA (CBS13) — A search is underway in Tuolumne County after an ex-Walmart employee allegedly robbed his former workplace.
Police say JoeMicahel Savaii, 26, walked into the store in Sonora on Friday morning, showed the manager a gun, and demanded cash.
He drove away in a white four-door sedan with an unknown rear plate and no front plate. Complete article
Search Continues For Walmart Armed Robber 01/14/2020
Man charged for threatening to "blow up" South Belt Mo. WalMart 01/10/2020
A St. Joseph man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the South Belt Walmart because he could not return on item.
Jason Johnson allegedly left the store on Sunday, after assaulting a security guard when told he could not return an item he had purchased.
The man allegedly called the store later, cussing at a manager and saying he would get his money that night or blow up the store, emphasizing that it was not a threat but a promise. Complete article
A St. Joseph man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the South Belt Walmart because he could not return on item.
Jason Johnson allegedly left the store on Sunday, after assaulting a security guard when told he could not return an item he had purchased.
The man allegedly called the store later, cussing at a manager and saying he would get his money that night or blow up the store, emphasizing that it was not a threat but a promise. Complete article
NJ cop who ripped off Walmart, Target to spend 2 years in prison 01/10/2020
A Union County police officer will serve two years in prison before he is eligible for parole after being convicted of scamming Walmart, Target and other stores.
A Union County jury in September found the 36-year-old Rahway man guilty of using fake barcodes to get deep discounts at big-box stores.
A Superior Court judge on Friday sentenced Blake Clay to three years in prison. Because he was convicted on an official misconduct charge, he will be required to serve at least two years behind bars.| https://nj1015.com/nj-cop-who-ripped-off-walmart-target-must-spend-2-years-in-prison/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Complete article
A Union County police officer will serve two years in prison before he is eligible for parole after being convicted of scamming Walmart, Target and other stores.
A Union County jury in September found the 36-year-old Rahway man guilty of using fake barcodes to get deep discounts at big-box stores.
A Superior Court judge on Friday sentenced Blake Clay to three years in prison. Because he was convicted on an official misconduct charge, he will be required to serve at least two years behind bars.| https://nj1015.com/nj-cop-who-ripped-off-walmart-target-must-spend-2-years-in-prison/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Complete article
Suspects in Ill. Walmart toy theft identified 01/10/2020
New Haven man arrested in Eureka for allegedly posing as Mo. Walmart employee and stealing items 01/10/2020
Will Sutton: Swift police action in Lakeview, La. Walmart crimes kept bad situations from getting worse 01/10/2020
Man arrested in Springville after reportedly stealing Walmart electronics, stashing them in car wash drive-thru 01/12/2020
Walmart sacks 56 executives in India as part of restructuring 01/12/2020
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer, has fired 56 of its executives in India as it restructures in the country. The move underscores the challenges Walmart has faced in expanding its wholesale business in India. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company currently operates 28 wholesale stores in the Asian country where it sells goods to small shopkeepers, and not to retail consumers.
Reuters reported the firings earlier on Monday, citing three people with direct knowledge of the matter, adding the move had mostly affected executives in Walmart’s real estate division, which takes care of store expansion, as the wholesale business model did not bring in expected growth.
Eight of the 56 executives fired were in “senior management” roles and the rest from middle or lower management, Krish Iyer, President and CEO of Walmart India said in a statement. Complete article
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer, has fired 56 of its executives in India as it restructures in the country. The move underscores the challenges Walmart has faced in expanding its wholesale business in India. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company currently operates 28 wholesale stores in the Asian country where it sells goods to small shopkeepers, and not to retail consumers.
Reuters reported the firings earlier on Monday, citing three people with direct knowledge of the matter, adding the move had mostly affected executives in Walmart’s real estate division, which takes care of store expansion, as the wholesale business model did not bring in expected growth.
Eight of the 56 executives fired were in “senior management” roles and the rest from middle or lower management, Krish Iyer, President and CEO of Walmart India said in a statement. Complete article
Walmart’s new meatpacking plant opens today. What does it mean for the beef industry? 01/10/2020
Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., is getting into the beef business. This afternoon, the Arkansas-based company will make a notable move for a purveyor of groceries: opening a 200,000-square-foot meatpacking plant built specifically to process Black Angus beef. The facility, located in Thomasville, Georgia, is the company’s first such plant, according to the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
In a press release, Walmart said it’s opening the facility to process Angus beef steaks and roasts, which it will sell in 500 stores throughout the Southeast. While the grocer says that controlling its supply chain will meet customers’ demands for transparency, there may be other factors in play as well. This summer, Walmart U.S. Chief Greg Foran told CNN Business that concerns over industry consolidation were one factor that led the company to look into regaining some control over its supply.
In general, when grocers like Walmart sell ground beef or other cuts at the meat counter, they’re selling someone else’s finished product and slapping their brand on it. Currently, Walmart mainly buys its beef from Cargill and Tyson—two of the world’s largest commodity meat companies. According to CNN, Foran has suggested that this dynamic has helped to edge prices upward. “We all know the market dynamics of what happens when you generally operate in a duopoly,” he told analysts in June. “It’s not all that good for the customer.” Complete article
Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., is getting into the beef business. This afternoon, the Arkansas-based company will make a notable move for a purveyor of groceries: opening a 200,000-square-foot meatpacking plant built specifically to process Black Angus beef. The facility, located in Thomasville, Georgia, is the company’s first such plant, according to the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
In a press release, Walmart said it’s opening the facility to process Angus beef steaks and roasts, which it will sell in 500 stores throughout the Southeast. While the grocer says that controlling its supply chain will meet customers’ demands for transparency, there may be other factors in play as well. This summer, Walmart U.S. Chief Greg Foran told CNN Business that concerns over industry consolidation were one factor that led the company to look into regaining some control over its supply.
In general, when grocers like Walmart sell ground beef or other cuts at the meat counter, they’re selling someone else’s finished product and slapping their brand on it. Currently, Walmart mainly buys its beef from Cargill and Tyson—two of the world’s largest commodity meat companies. According to CNN, Foran has suggested that this dynamic has helped to edge prices upward. “We all know the market dynamics of what happens when you generally operate in a duopoly,” he told analysts in June. “It’s not all that good for the customer.” Complete article
Rumors of human trafficking at Newport RI Walmart, Motel 6 are unfounded, police say 01/12/2020
Lincoln County woman accused of calling in bomb threat to O'Fallon, Mo. Walmart Sept. of last year 01/13/2020
Man arrested in theft of shower head and DVDs from Fla. Wal-Mart 01/13/2020
Are Walmart Drivers Paid Too Much? 01/13/2020
Woman hit by gunfire outside Walmart on Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans La. 01/13/2020
A woman was shot in the thigh by an apparently random bullet late Sunday near the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas Street, the New Orleans Police Department reported.
The victim, a 30-year-old woman, was in the 1900 block of Tchoupitoulas at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, when she heard gunshots nearby. Then she realized she had been shot in the right thigh.
The victim drove herself to a local hospital for treatment. Complete article
A woman was shot in the thigh by an apparently random bullet late Sunday near the Walmart on Tchoupitoulas Street, the New Orleans Police Department reported.
The victim, a 30-year-old woman, was in the 1900 block of Tchoupitoulas at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, when she heard gunshots nearby. Then she realized she had been shot in the right thigh.
The victim drove herself to a local hospital for treatment. Complete article
Mom Arrested After Allegedly Making Bomb Inside Fla. Walmart: Deputies 01/14/2020
Deputies say the guard told them Stallard was acting “suspicious” and began to watch her closely while alerting an off-duty state officer in the store A Florida woman found herself behind bars this weekend after police say she was caught making a bomb inside the aisles of a Walmart.
NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reports the incident took place Saturday inside the store outside Tampa, when a security guard saw 37-year-old Emily Stallard roaming the aisles for over an hour with her son.
Deputies say the guard told them Stallard was acting “suspicious” and began to watch her closely while alerting an off-duty state officer in the store. The two men were able to stop the woman just as she allegedly was about to light the wick of a candle that was built into a jar that had nails and alcohol inside.
“This shows how important it is that if you see something out of place, say something,” Hillsborough Sheriff Spokesperson Amanda Granit told the station. “Your actions and what you saw could really make a huge difference, as it did in this case.”
Stallard was charged with several counts, including arson and child endangerment. She was also charged with resisting arrest after allegedly spitting on an officer while being arrested. It is not clear if she has an attorney. Complete article
‘All The Supplies She Needed To Cause Mass Destruction’, Florida Woman Accused Of Trying To Build Bomb In A Walmart 01/14/2020
Sheriff Chad Chronister said Stallard had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal.
“Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart, she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store,” he said.
A Florida woman tried to build a bomb inside a Walmart using items she didn't pay for, police say 01/15/2020
Deputies say the guard told them Stallard was acting “suspicious” and began to watch her closely while alerting an off-duty state officer in the store A Florida woman found herself behind bars this weekend after police say she was caught making a bomb inside the aisles of a Walmart.
NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reports the incident took place Saturday inside the store outside Tampa, when a security guard saw 37-year-old Emily Stallard roaming the aisles for over an hour with her son.
Deputies say the guard told them Stallard was acting “suspicious” and began to watch her closely while alerting an off-duty state officer in the store. The two men were able to stop the woman just as she allegedly was about to light the wick of a candle that was built into a jar that had nails and alcohol inside.
“This shows how important it is that if you see something out of place, say something,” Hillsborough Sheriff Spokesperson Amanda Granit told the station. “Your actions and what you saw could really make a huge difference, as it did in this case.”
Stallard was charged with several counts, including arson and child endangerment. She was also charged with resisting arrest after allegedly spitting on an officer while being arrested. It is not clear if she has an attorney. Complete article
‘All The Supplies She Needed To Cause Mass Destruction’, Florida Woman Accused Of Trying To Build Bomb In A Walmart 01/14/2020
Sheriff Chad Chronister said Stallard had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal.
“Had it not been for an alert off-duty law enforcement officer and a watchful security staff at Walmart, she may have followed through with her plans to cause an explosion inside the store,” he said.
A Florida woman tried to build a bomb inside a Walmart using items she didn't pay for, police say 01/15/2020
Shoplifter pulls gun on employee at Tx. Walmart store 01/13/2020
A 25-year-old Killeen man was in custody Monday after a shoplifter pulled a gun on an employee of the Harker Heights Walmart who was approached him as he left the store.
Matthew Pauu-Talaga, 25, of Killeen, was in the Bell County Jail Monday, charged with criminal trespass and aggravated robbery.
His bonds total $100,000.
He was arrested in the store’s parking lot after officers responded to the store at just after 9 p.m. Friday. Complete article
A 25-year-old Killeen man was in custody Monday after a shoplifter pulled a gun on an employee of the Harker Heights Walmart who was approached him as he left the store.
Matthew Pauu-Talaga, 25, of Killeen, was in the Bell County Jail Monday, charged with criminal trespass and aggravated robbery.
His bonds total $100,000.
He was arrested in the store’s parking lot after officers responded to the store at just after 9 p.m. Friday. Complete article
Police looking for 3 men accused of carjacking NC Walmart employee, dragging officer 01/12/2020
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Authorities in Alexander County are searching for three men who they say carjacked someone, then dragged an officer.
This happened Saturday at the Walmart off Highway 64 in Taylorsville.
Police said the men showed up in a black car, tried to cash checks out of Charlotte and then, stole a pickup truck from a Walmart employee who was on break.
When an officer tried to stop them, officials said they dragged the officer for some time. Complete article
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Authorities in Alexander County are searching for three men who they say carjacked someone, then dragged an officer.
This happened Saturday at the Walmart off Highway 64 in Taylorsville.
Dave Faherty ✔ @FahertyWSOC9 · Jan 11, 2020
Breaking Alexander- Police in Taylorsville are looking for three men after a carjacking at a Walmart where an officer was dragged. Police say the men tried to cash some checks from the Charlotte area. When they arrived, one of the suspects ran and stole a workers truck...
Dave Faherty ✔ @FahertyWSOC9
The officer tried to stop the carjacking but was dragged a short distance. Fortunately he was not seriously injured. Police say they found the stolen truck after it had crashed but have not located any suspects yet. Watch channel 9 for updates.
Police said the men showed up in a black car, tried to cash checks out of Charlotte and then, stole a pickup truck from a Walmart employee who was on break.
When an officer tried to stop them, officials said they dragged the officer for some time. Complete article
Indiana mom warns of stalkers at Clarksville Walmart 01/14/2020
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WHAS) — A mom in Southern Indiana is warning other women about possible stalkers at an unlikely place - the grocery store. One shopper told WHAS-TV it was a scary moment.
Ashley Kern of Jeffersonville said she went shopping Monday and was shaken by the experience. "It was, yeah, it was scary. You don't think it's going to happen to you until it does happen." Kern said she went to the Clarksville Walmart with her sister, her niece, and her six-month-old daughter.
She said they were walking in the freezer aisle and they noticed two men who appeared to be following them. "They would not leave us. They were still behind us. Every time we walked away, they would be behind us." Kern says she saw at least four men.
"Just watching every move we made. They were probably within reaching distance for up to 15 minutes. I wanted to get out of there for my daughter and my niece’s sake. I wasn't worried about me at that point. I was worried about my kids being safe." Complete article
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WHAS) — A mom in Southern Indiana is warning other women about possible stalkers at an unlikely place - the grocery store. One shopper told WHAS-TV it was a scary moment.
Ashley Kern of Jeffersonville said she went shopping Monday and was shaken by the experience. "It was, yeah, it was scary. You don't think it's going to happen to you until it does happen." Kern said she went to the Clarksville Walmart with her sister, her niece, and her six-month-old daughter.
She said they were walking in the freezer aisle and they noticed two men who appeared to be following them. "They would not leave us. They were still behind us. Every time we walked away, they would be behind us." Kern says she saw at least four men.
"Just watching every move we made. They were probably within reaching distance for up to 15 minutes. I wanted to get out of there for my daughter and my niece’s sake. I wasn't worried about me at that point. I was worried about my kids being safe." Complete article
Man charged with stealing $1.3 million from Walmarts 01/13/2020
WASHINGTON, Ala. (WDHN) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office put a man behind bars last week for allegedly stealing $1.3 million from Walmarts across the country.
Last Wednesday, a deputy stopped Thomas Daniel Frudaker, 25, while he was driving his Suzuki SUV on State Road 77 near Moss Hill Road.
Frudaker had an active felony warrant out of Pima County, Arizona, after he failed to attend court for some charges on fraudulent schemes and trafficking in stolen property.
The suspect was already on federal probation for tricking a Walmart in Yuma County, Arizona, but he is believed to have defrauded more than 1,000 locations across the United States. Complete article
WASHINGTON, Ala. (WDHN) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office put a man behind bars last week for allegedly stealing $1.3 million from Walmarts across the country.
Last Wednesday, a deputy stopped Thomas Daniel Frudaker, 25, while he was driving his Suzuki SUV on State Road 77 near Moss Hill Road.
Frudaker had an active felony warrant out of Pima County, Arizona, after he failed to attend court for some charges on fraudulent schemes and trafficking in stolen property.
The suspect was already on federal probation for tricking a Walmart in Yuma County, Arizona, but he is believed to have defrauded more than 1,000 locations across the United States. Complete article
6 charged after allegedly stealing from customers at San Marcos Tx. Walmart, running from cops 01/13/2020
Six people -- three of them juveniles -- are facing multiple charges after they allegedly stole purses from customers at a Walmart in San Marcos, stole a car from the parking lot and then ran from police.
Keilan Lachai Johnson, 20, Sharome Fields, 17, Alexander Perrie Wilson, 18, are each charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. Other charges filed for some of the individuals include theft of property (vehicle), criminal trespass of motor vehicle, evading (by foot), evading (by vehicle), unauthorized use of a vehicle, and fraudulent use/possession of debit/credit cards.
It happened Sunday at around 2 p.m. at the Walmart located near the intersection of Hwy 80 and I-35.
The San Marcos Police Department said witnesses told them the group stole two purses from customers and were attempting to use the keys found inside the purses to locate the victims' vehicles in the parking lot. Complete article
Six people -- three of them juveniles -- are facing multiple charges after they allegedly stole purses from customers at a Walmart in San Marcos, stole a car from the parking lot and then ran from police.
Keilan Lachai Johnson, 20, Sharome Fields, 17, Alexander Perrie Wilson, 18, are each charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. Other charges filed for some of the individuals include theft of property (vehicle), criminal trespass of motor vehicle, evading (by foot), evading (by vehicle), unauthorized use of a vehicle, and fraudulent use/possession of debit/credit cards.
It happened Sunday at around 2 p.m. at the Walmart located near the intersection of Hwy 80 and I-35.
The San Marcos Police Department said witnesses told them the group stole two purses from customers and were attempting to use the keys found inside the purses to locate the victims' vehicles in the parking lot. Complete article
Small fire damages equipment at Wisc. Walmart 01/13/2020
Walmart in Somers was evacuated briefly this weekend when a piece of equipment started on fire in an employee area.
The Somers Fire Department was called to the store, 3500 Brumback Blvd., at 3:45 a.m. Sunday for the fire.
Somers Fire Chief Carson Wilkinson said a compressor used to assemble bicycles at the store caught on fire in an employee-only area of the store.
He said employees attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher but were unsuccessful. Complete article
Walmart in Somers was evacuated briefly this weekend when a piece of equipment started on fire in an employee area.
The Somers Fire Department was called to the store, 3500 Brumback Blvd., at 3:45 a.m. Sunday for the fire.
Somers Fire Chief Carson Wilkinson said a compressor used to assemble bicycles at the store caught on fire in an employee-only area of the store.
He said employees attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher but were unsuccessful. Complete article
Fla. Walmart admits layaway donation from Bears linebacker Khalil Mack was misused 01/14/2020
Walmart employees misused $20,000 of a Christmas donation Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack's foundation made to pay off layaways for customers of the store in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he was born and raised, a company spokesperson told TCPalm.
Mack's foundation donated $80,000, but layaways totaled only $60,000, so the store's management let employees purchase the $20,000 balance worth of items on layaway, the company's internal investigation found.
Walmart would not say whether any employees were disciplined or, if so, how. Complete article
Walmart employees misused $20,000 of a Christmas donation Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack's foundation made to pay off layaways for customers of the store in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he was born and raised, a company spokesperson told TCPalm.
Mack's foundation donated $80,000, but layaways totaled only $60,000, so the store's management let employees purchase the $20,000 balance worth of items on layaway, the company's internal investigation found.
Walmart would not say whether any employees were disciplined or, if so, how. Complete article
India orders investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart 01/13/2020
India ordered a large-scale investigation into Flipkart and Amazon India on Monday after a retail trade group alleged that the e-commerce giants were indulging in anti-competitive practices to gain a foothold in the country.
Competition Commission of India (CCI), the local antitrust body, highlighted a wide gamut of issues, including the arrangements between smartphone vendors and e-commerce platforms to sell certain handsets exclusively online, and e-commerce firms apparently giving preferential treatment to certain sellers, and said these allegations merit an investigation.
The CCI also ordered the director general to investigate whether Amazon India and Walmart are offering deep discounts on their marketplaces and promoting their own private labels. Complete article
India ordered a large-scale investigation into Flipkart and Amazon India on Monday after a retail trade group alleged that the e-commerce giants were indulging in anti-competitive practices to gain a foothold in the country.
Competition Commission of India (CCI), the local antitrust body, highlighted a wide gamut of issues, including the arrangements between smartphone vendors and e-commerce platforms to sell certain handsets exclusively online, and e-commerce firms apparently giving preferential treatment to certain sellers, and said these allegations merit an investigation.
The CCI also ordered the director general to investigate whether Amazon India and Walmart are offering deep discounts on their marketplaces and promoting their own private labels. Complete article
Walmart opens cashierless store in Florida 01/13/2020
Walmart opened a cashierless Neighborhood Market store last week in Coral Way, Florida, featuring online grocery pickup, same-day delivery and its Check Out With Me program, according to a company blog post.
Its self-checkout will offer expanded lanes for large baskets, and an employee will be on hand to assist as needed. The company noted in its blog post that it tested a prototype store in Arkansas with success.
The Check Out With Me option lets staffers check out a shopper anywhere in the store using a handheld device. Complete article
Walmart opened a cashierless Neighborhood Market store last week in Coral Way, Florida, featuring online grocery pickup, same-day delivery and its Check Out With Me program, according to a company blog post.
Its self-checkout will offer expanded lanes for large baskets, and an employee will be on hand to assist as needed. The company noted in its blog post that it tested a prototype store in Arkansas with success.
The Check Out With Me option lets staffers check out a shopper anywhere in the store using a handheld device. Complete article
Walmart added 134 stores, four distribution centers in Mexico in 2019 01/14/2020
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica now operates 3,407 stores in Mexico, Argentina, Nicaragua, Honduras, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador.
Walmart Inc.’s (NYSE: WMT) unit in Mexico reported the company opened 134 new stores in that country in 2019, its largest expansion in Mexico in six years.
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica, or Walmex (MX:WALMEX), now runs 2,571 stores in Mexico, the largest number of stores outside the United States, the company said in its most recent month-to-month report.
In comparison, Walmart has opened only 20 new stores in the U.S. since 2018. Complete article
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica now operates 3,407 stores in Mexico, Argentina, Nicaragua, Honduras, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador.
Walmart Inc.’s (NYSE: WMT) unit in Mexico reported the company opened 134 new stores in that country in 2019, its largest expansion in Mexico in six years.
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica, or Walmex (MX:WALMEX), now runs 2,571 stores in Mexico, the largest number of stores outside the United States, the company said in its most recent month-to-month report.
In comparison, Walmart has opened only 20 new stores in the U.S. since 2018. Complete article
Walmart expands its army of robots to 650 additional stores 01/13/2020
The machines will roam aisles and send alerts to store employees’ handheld devices when items are out of stock.
Walmart Inc.’s robot army is growing.
The world’s largest retailer will add shelf-scanning robots to 650 more U.S. stores by the end of the summer, bringing its fleet to 1,000. The six-foot-tall Bossa Nova devices, equipped with 15 cameras each, roam aisles and send alerts to store employees’ handheld devices when items are out of stock, helping to solve a vexing problem that costs retailers nearly a trillion dollars annually, according to researcher IHL Group.
The new robots, designed by San Francisco-based Bossa Nova Robotics Inc., join the ranks of Walmart’s increasingly automated workforce which also includes devices to scrub floors, unload trucks and gather online-grocery orders. They’re part of Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon’s push to reduce costs, improve store performance and gain credibility as a technology innovator as it battles Amazon.com. Walmart says the shelf-scanners can reduce tasks that once took as long as two weeks into a twice-daily routine. Complete article
The machines will roam aisles and send alerts to store employees’ handheld devices when items are out of stock.
Walmart Inc.’s robot army is growing.
The world’s largest retailer will add shelf-scanning robots to 650 more U.S. stores by the end of the summer, bringing its fleet to 1,000. The six-foot-tall Bossa Nova devices, equipped with 15 cameras each, roam aisles and send alerts to store employees’ handheld devices when items are out of stock, helping to solve a vexing problem that costs retailers nearly a trillion dollars annually, according to researcher IHL Group.
The new robots, designed by San Francisco-based Bossa Nova Robotics Inc., join the ranks of Walmart’s increasingly automated workforce which also includes devices to scrub floors, unload trucks and gather online-grocery orders. They’re part of Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon’s push to reduce costs, improve store performance and gain credibility as a technology innovator as it battles Amazon.com. Walmart says the shelf-scanners can reduce tasks that once took as long as two weeks into a twice-daily routine. Complete article
SUV reported stolen in Sunset Hills found at Eureka Missouri Walmart 01/13/2020
Father of El Paso Tx. Walmart shooting victim to keynote King event 01/13/2020
Casper Wy. police seek public help identifying suspect in Walmart shoplifting case 01/13/2020
Charges dismissed in Ariz. Walmart case 01/13/2020 Freedom Pfaendler, 22, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct in August when customers became alarmed by his behavior a few days after mass shootings at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, and outside a Dayton, Ohio, bar, last August.
Walton NY Man Charged With DWI, Walmart Vandalism 01/13/2020
Fayetteville Ga. Walmart employee arrested for Christmas season thefts 01/12/2020
Shoplifting suspect arrested after alleged label switching at Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Fla. 01/14/2020
Judge Tosses Whistleblower Suit by Ex-Walmart Exec 01/14/2020
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A federal judge tossed a case involving a disgruntled Walmart employee who claimed he was fired for revealing a massive fraud by the retail company’s e-commerce division.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria handed down summary judgment in favor of Walmart, saying Tri Huynh, a former e-commerce executive for the retail giant, failed to prove he was fired because he was a whistleblower.
“There is little evidence in the record that Huynh raised concerns to Beal about Walmart’s allegedly unlawful activities,” Chhabria wrote in the 6-page order. Beal is the surname of Huynh’s supervisor.
Huynh, who recruited businesses to Walmart’s e-commerce platform, filed suit in March 2018 claiming Walmart committed securities fraud and various other egregious actions of corporate malfeasance and that he was fired when he told his supervisors. The former executive said Walmart was willing to cut corners and engage in illegal practices in its race to catch Amazon in the cutthroat industry of online retail. Complete article
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A federal judge tossed a case involving a disgruntled Walmart employee who claimed he was fired for revealing a massive fraud by the retail company’s e-commerce division.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria handed down summary judgment in favor of Walmart, saying Tri Huynh, a former e-commerce executive for the retail giant, failed to prove he was fired because he was a whistleblower.
“There is little evidence in the record that Huynh raised concerns to Beal about Walmart’s allegedly unlawful activities,” Chhabria wrote in the 6-page order. Beal is the surname of Huynh’s supervisor.
Huynh, who recruited businesses to Walmart’s e-commerce platform, filed suit in March 2018 claiming Walmart committed securities fraud and various other egregious actions of corporate malfeasance and that he was fired when he told his supervisors. The former executive said Walmart was willing to cut corners and engage in illegal practices in its race to catch Amazon in the cutthroat industry of online retail. Complete article
Warning signs posted in Walmart store keeps Trenton family from falling victim to scam artist 01/13/2020
Perham woman accused of switching barcodes at Minn. Walmart 01/15/2020
A year later: 3 blunts, 2 women and trashed car at Lightfoot Va. Walmart remain mystery 01/14/2020 Backed into a parking space with a crashed front end and leaking fluids, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office deputies initially thought the silver, 2004 Chrysler 300 sedan might have been stolen. But a year after the deputies seized the vehicle, the investigation into how it got to the Walmart parking lot in Lightfoot has gone cold.
Individual wanted for larceny at Sahuarita Ariz. Walmart 01/15/2020
Deputies: 2 rummaged through car in Forsyth, used stolen bank card at Georgia Walmart 01/14/2020
Fire marshal unravels mystery of chip-aisle arson at Lufkin Tx. Walmart 01/15/2020
Alabama Walmart shoplifting suspect runs over wife with U-Haul, police say, killing her 01/15/2020
A weekend shoplifting incident at the Blount County Walmart turned deadly when one of the suspects was run over by her husband as they fled lawmen.
Oneonta police were dispatched shortly before 8 p.m. to the store on a report of a shoplifting incident in progress. Chief Charles Clifton said the couple had been loading items into a cart for a lengthy period of time and had been watched on camera.
After gathering about $1,500 worth of goods in their cart, they left the store without paying and headed to a U-Haul they had stationed in the parking lot. Before they could fully load the items into the truck, they spotted police arriving at the scene and took off.
An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state trooper spotted the truck and tried to stop it on Alabama Highway 75 north of Oneonta, said Senior Trooper Chuck Daniel. Daniel said the trooper was not in pursuit of the vehicle at any point during the incident.
The U-Haul was driven by 32-year-old Jimmy Russell Smith, who lives in the Birmingham area. As he was attempting to pull over on the shoulder, his passenger, which he described to authorities as his wife, tried to exit the slow-moving vehicle, Daniel said.
Crystal Lynn Carlson, 34, of Adamsville, fell underneath the vehicle and was killed. Complete article
A weekend shoplifting incident at the Blount County Walmart turned deadly when one of the suspects was run over by her husband as they fled lawmen.
Oneonta police were dispatched shortly before 8 p.m. to the store on a report of a shoplifting incident in progress. Chief Charles Clifton said the couple had been loading items into a cart for a lengthy period of time and had been watched on camera.
After gathering about $1,500 worth of goods in their cart, they left the store without paying and headed to a U-Haul they had stationed in the parking lot. Before they could fully load the items into the truck, they spotted police arriving at the scene and took off.
An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state trooper spotted the truck and tried to stop it on Alabama Highway 75 north of Oneonta, said Senior Trooper Chuck Daniel. Daniel said the trooper was not in pursuit of the vehicle at any point during the incident.
The U-Haul was driven by 32-year-old Jimmy Russell Smith, who lives in the Birmingham area. As he was attempting to pull over on the shoulder, his passenger, which he described to authorities as his wife, tried to exit the slow-moving vehicle, Daniel said.
Crystal Lynn Carlson, 34, of Adamsville, fell underneath the vehicle and was killed. Complete article
Police: Suspect in hover shoes glides through Fla. Walmart 01/15/2020
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, the thief used his futuristic footwear to travel throughout the store with great ease. Investigators said he gathered items including a television and a bouquet of flowers.
The suspect then used his futuristic kicks to help him sail out of the door without paying for his items, investigators said. Complete article
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, the thief used his futuristic footwear to travel throughout the store with great ease. Investigators said he gathered items including a television and a bouquet of flowers.
The suspect then used his futuristic kicks to help him sail out of the door without paying for his items, investigators said. Complete article
Man arrested for attempting to rob Tx. Walmart, pulling gun on employee 01/13/2020
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX — A man was arrested for attempting to rob Walmart in Harker Heights.
Police said that on Jan. 10, they responded to a robbery at Walmart in the 2000 block of Heights Dr. Officers arrived at Walmart and located, disarmed and arrested Matthew Pauu-Talaga.
According to Walmart employees, Pauu-Talaga was taking merchandise belonging to Walmart without paying. He was approached by Walmart employees during the incident.
Pauu-Talaga then pulled a gun from his pocket and pointed the weapon at a Walmart employee. Pauu-Talaga ran into the parking lot and was hiding behind vehicles, while making his way towards the gas station on the east side of the parking lot. He was located by officers from the Harker Heights Police Department. Complete article
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX — A man was arrested for attempting to rob Walmart in Harker Heights.
Police said that on Jan. 10, they responded to a robbery at Walmart in the 2000 block of Heights Dr. Officers arrived at Walmart and located, disarmed and arrested Matthew Pauu-Talaga.
According to Walmart employees, Pauu-Talaga was taking merchandise belonging to Walmart without paying. He was approached by Walmart employees during the incident.
Pauu-Talaga then pulled a gun from his pocket and pointed the weapon at a Walmart employee. Pauu-Talaga ran into the parking lot and was hiding behind vehicles, while making his way towards the gas station on the east side of the parking lot. He was located by officers from the Harker Heights Police Department. Complete article
Rincon Ga. Walmart evacuated due to small fire 01/15/2020
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) -Rincon Police say that the Walmart on Highway 21 has been evacuated after a “small cooler fire”.
The Walmart will re-open once it has been declared safe Complete article
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) -Rincon Police say that the Walmart on Highway 21 has been evacuated after a “small cooler fire”.
The Walmart will re-open once it has been declared safe Complete article
Ill. Walmart sued for exploding bike tire 01/15/2020
A man is suing Walmart in Waterloo for injuries allegedly sustained as a result of an exploding bicycle tire.
The plaintiff, Kevin Timpe of Waterloo, requests a jury trial. Complete article
A man is suing Walmart in Waterloo for injuries allegedly sustained as a result of an exploding bicycle tire.
The plaintiff, Kevin Timpe of Waterloo, requests a jury trial. Complete article
Hamburg NY Police looking for individual in connection to theft at Walmart 01/15/2020
Bentonville Arkansas Council approves substation work for new Walmart campus 01/15/2020
Three arrested in brazen Ca. Walmart theft 01/15/2020
Bellingham crews battle two-alarm house fire near Wash. Walmart 01/1/2020
Texas man accused of licking ice cream in Walmart pleads guilty 01/1/2020 D’Arien Anderson, 24, posted a video of himself on Facebook taking ice cream off the shelf at Walmart, opening the carton, licking the ice cream inside, and placing the carton back in the freezer.
Tyler man accused of threatening to shoot up Tyler Tx. Walmart last Aug. makes 1st court appearance 01/15/2020
Eldorado man charged with arson in December fire at Harrisburg Ill. Walmart 01/16/2020
Man dies in camper fire in Minn. Walmart parking lot 01/16/2020
A fire in a camper parked at Walmart in Elk River has claimed the life of a 55-year-old man.
Douglas James Lee, who had no permanent address, was staying in a camper in the store parking lot at 18185 Zane St., according to Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz.
The fire was reported at 12:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Kluntz said when the fire department put the fire out, Lee’s body was located inside the camper.
“The medical examiner has not yet ruled on a manner and cause of death; however, at this time police suspect no foul play,” Kluntz said. Complete article
A fire in a camper parked at Walmart in Elk River has claimed the life of a 55-year-old man.
Douglas James Lee, who had no permanent address, was staying in a camper in the store parking lot at 18185 Zane St., according to Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz.
The fire was reported at 12:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Kluntz said when the fire department put the fire out, Lee’s body was located inside the camper.
“The medical examiner has not yet ruled on a manner and cause of death; however, at this time police suspect no foul play,” Kluntz said. Complete article
Woman Charged In Armed Robbery In Walmart Parking Lot In Zion Ill. 01/16/2020
CHICAGO (CBS)– A woman was charged in connection with an armed robbery in a Walmart parking lot robbery in Zion.
According to police, a 69-year-old woman was leaving Walmart when she was approached by a woman with a knife. The offender threatened the victim, “jabbed” her in the throat with a knife and grabbed the victim’s purse.
A man in the parking lot who witnessed the incident attempted to detain the offender. Police said the offender “slashed the man’s arm as he knocked her to the ground.”
The offender fled and was then picked up by a silver Mercury Mariner. Complete article
CHICAGO (CBS)– A woman was charged in connection with an armed robbery in a Walmart parking lot robbery in Zion.
According to police, a 69-year-old woman was leaving Walmart when she was approached by a woman with a knife. The offender threatened the victim, “jabbed” her in the throat with a knife and grabbed the victim’s purse.
A man in the parking lot who witnessed the incident attempted to detain the offender. Police said the offender “slashed the man’s arm as he knocked her to the ground.”
The offender fled and was then picked up by a silver Mercury Mariner. Complete article
Wanted man flees Canton Ohio police at Walmart caught by K-9 Pantzer 01/16/2020
He was wanted on a felony drug possession charge when the officer noticed him. A struggle and a resulting chase resulted in a call for a police K-9.
CANTON When a wanted man walked into the local Walmart store Tuesday night and a police officer there recognized and tried to arrest him, he ran away.
A short time later, officers assisted by the Canton Police K-9 Pantzer caught up. Complete article
He was wanted on a felony drug possession charge when the officer noticed him. A struggle and a resulting chase resulted in a call for a police K-9.
CANTON When a wanted man walked into the local Walmart store Tuesday night and a police officer there recognized and tried to arrest him, he ran away.
A short time later, officers assisted by the Canton Police K-9 Pantzer caught up. Complete article
BP Loses Bid to Avoid Paying $15M to Walmart Over Oil Spill Losses 01/15/2020
Tuesday’s ruling is among the largest payouts BP has challenged, and Walmart is among the most high-profile businesses to make oil spill claims in a class action settlement now valued at more than $10 billion.
Oil giant BP has lost a bid to avoid paying $15 million to Walmart for losses the retailer suffered due to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed payments to five Walmart stores in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana that made separate claims as part of a 2012 class action settlement aimed at compensating businesses with economic losses tied to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. BP, which unsuccessfully challenged its own settlement in a legal fight that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, has continued to petition the Fifth Circuit to review individual payments to certain businesses in a settlement now estimated to have grown to more than $10 billion.
Tuesday’s ruling is among the largest payouts BP has challenged—although, on Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit affirmed a $27.4 million award to Mueller Copper Tube Company Inc., a copper tube production facility in Fulton, Mississippi, accused of having discrepancies between its financials and tax returns. Walmart also is among the most high-profile businesses to make oil spill claims in a claims process largely sealed from the public. Complete article
Tuesday’s ruling is among the largest payouts BP has challenged, and Walmart is among the most high-profile businesses to make oil spill claims in a class action settlement now valued at more than $10 billion.
Oil giant BP has lost a bid to avoid paying $15 million to Walmart for losses the retailer suffered due to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed payments to five Walmart stores in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana that made separate claims as part of a 2012 class action settlement aimed at compensating businesses with economic losses tied to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. BP, which unsuccessfully challenged its own settlement in a legal fight that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, has continued to petition the Fifth Circuit to review individual payments to certain businesses in a settlement now estimated to have grown to more than $10 billion.
Tuesday’s ruling is among the largest payouts BP has challenged—although, on Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit affirmed a $27.4 million award to Mueller Copper Tube Company Inc., a copper tube production facility in Fulton, Mississippi, accused of having discrepancies between its financials and tax returns. Walmart also is among the most high-profile businesses to make oil spill claims in a claims process largely sealed from the public. Complete article
Walmart Makes Paul Walker Joke On Twitter, Apologizes 01/17/2020
Walmart fired off a dumb tweet Thursday about Paul Walker.
According to TMZ, Walmart tweeted in response to somebody driving to a local store, “Hey, Paul Walker. Click it, or ticket.” The famous actor was killed in a car crash in 2013.
Walmart told TMZ, “We apologize to Paul Walker’s family, friends and fans. The tweet was posted in poor judgment and has been removed.”
I’m very anti-outrage culture, and I don’t think anybody needs to lose their job over this. That doesn’t benefit anybody.
Having said that, let’s try to have a little common sense on social media. Cracking a Paul Walker joke isn’t just unnecessary, it’s insanely dumb. Complete article
Walmart fired off a dumb tweet Thursday about Paul Walker.
According to TMZ, Walmart tweeted in response to somebody driving to a local store, “Hey, Paul Walker. Click it, or ticket.” The famous actor was killed in a car crash in 2013.
Walmart told TMZ, “We apologize to Paul Walker’s family, friends and fans. The tweet was posted in poor judgment and has been removed.”
I’m very anti-outrage culture, and I don’t think anybody needs to lose their job over this. That doesn’t benefit anybody.
Having said that, let’s try to have a little common sense on social media. Cracking a Paul Walker joke isn’t just unnecessary, it’s insanely dumb. Complete article
Thieves steal nearly $3,000 worth of video games from Walmart in Shrewsbury Township Pa. 01/16/2020
Gainesville man exposed self in Fla. Walmart, police say 01/16/2020
Bossier City La. PD seeks to identify 2 in Walmart theft 01/16/2020
Hillsborough Fla. deputies arrest man for claiming to have a bomb at Walmart 01/16/2020
Woman charged in alleged Minn. Walmart assault 01/17/2020
Woman who used robbery victim's debit card at Tenn. Walmart wanted for questioning 01/16/2020
Boone police seeking man who stole hoverboards, other items from NC Walmart 01/16/2020
Man accused of robbing Tx. Walmart now in jail 01/16/2020
David Glass, former Walmart CEO, dies at age 84 01/17/2020
Woman wanted for questioning in Fla. Walmart theft case 01/17/2020 A time stamp on the photos hints the case dates back to last October.
EPD: Woman threatened at gunpoint in Ind. Walmart parking lot 01/17/2020
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Police were called to investigate a report of an attempted mugging in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market Thursday night.
A woman told police she was returning her cart around 8:05 p.m. in the parking lot of the store in the 3400 block of Taylor Avenue when a man walked up to her, pulled out a gun and demanded she give him her purse.
The woman told officers she refused to give up her purse, and the man eventually walked away. Complete article
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Police were called to investigate a report of an attempted mugging in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market Thursday night.
A woman told police she was returning her cart around 8:05 p.m. in the parking lot of the store in the 3400 block of Taylor Avenue when a man walked up to her, pulled out a gun and demanded she give him her purse.
The woman told officers she refused to give up her purse, and the man eventually walked away. Complete article
Police: Armed man spews ‘KKK’ remarks at Lynnwood Wash. Walmart 01/17/2020
African American workers said they felt threatened. When police arrived, the suspect said “Shoot me!”
LYNNWOOD — Police arrested a man armed with a butcher knife for investigation of a hate crime, after he harassed two African American employees of a Walmart in Lynnwood, according to police reports filed in court Friday.
Officers held their fire when the homeless man, 24, who is white, shouted at police that they should shoot him early Thursday, according to the Lynnwood Police Department.
Two Walmart worker showed up to their job around 4 a.m. in the 17200 block of Highway 99. They heard yelling coming from a covered shopping cart vestibule. As they walked closer, they saw a man pacing with what appeared to be a large kitchen knife, court papers say. He said something like, “What’s up, KKK,” among other comments about the Ku Klux Klan that one of the workers perceived as a threat. At least one other employee reported the man had spewed vulgar insults at her, too. He was screaming something indecipherable, when a Lynnwood police officer arrived and saw him holding a sleeping bag. Complete article
African American workers said they felt threatened. When police arrived, the suspect said “Shoot me!”
LYNNWOOD — Police arrested a man armed with a butcher knife for investigation of a hate crime, after he harassed two African American employees of a Walmart in Lynnwood, according to police reports filed in court Friday.
Officers held their fire when the homeless man, 24, who is white, shouted at police that they should shoot him early Thursday, according to the Lynnwood Police Department.
Two Walmart worker showed up to their job around 4 a.m. in the 17200 block of Highway 99. They heard yelling coming from a covered shopping cart vestibule. As they walked closer, they saw a man pacing with what appeared to be a large kitchen knife, court papers say. He said something like, “What’s up, KKK,” among other comments about the Ku Klux Klan that one of the workers perceived as a threat. At least one other employee reported the man had spewed vulgar insults at her, too. He was screaming something indecipherable, when a Lynnwood police officer arrived and saw him holding a sleeping bag. Complete article
Woman uses Walmart clothing to clean up after urinating: Mayfield Heights Ohio Police Blotter 01/17/2020
Loss prevention at Walmart reported Jan. 3 that a woman had stolen merchandise and urinated on clothing in the store. Officers located her in the parking lot, where she denied stealing anything.
She said she had urinated on herself because she was not able to make it to the restroom in time and admitted using shirts from the store to clean herself. She then threw them behind a rack of merchandise.
The total value of the theft and urine-stained clothing was $403. The Euclid woman, 34, was charged with theft, falsification, driving under suspension and use of illegal license plates. Complete article
Loss prevention at Walmart reported Jan. 3 that a woman had stolen merchandise and urinated on clothing in the store. Officers located her in the parking lot, where she denied stealing anything.
She said she had urinated on herself because she was not able to make it to the restroom in time and admitted using shirts from the store to clean herself. She then threw them behind a rack of merchandise.
The total value of the theft and urine-stained clothing was $403. The Euclid woman, 34, was charged with theft, falsification, driving under suspension and use of illegal license plates. Complete article
Local man finds glass in hamburger meat from Colorado Walmart 01/17/2020
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A local man lost his appetite after finding an unsettling discovery in his hamburger meat.
While Mark Duford was making hamburgers with his son, something cut through his son’s plastic glove as he was shaping the patties. When they took a closer look, it appeared to be glass. Mark purchased the meat from the Walmart off of North Avenue and when he shared his story on Facebook, he says several other people had similar experiences.
“If someone would’ve eaten it, I probably would’ve contacted a lawyer, if someone got all messed up with it. But I’m not looking for money; I was just looking for my hamburger back,” says Duford. Complete article
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A local man lost his appetite after finding an unsettling discovery in his hamburger meat.
While Mark Duford was making hamburgers with his son, something cut through his son’s plastic glove as he was shaping the patties. When they took a closer look, it appeared to be glass. Mark purchased the meat from the Walmart off of North Avenue and when he shared his story on Facebook, he says several other people had similar experiences.
“If someone would’ve eaten it, I probably would’ve contacted a lawyer, if someone got all messed up with it. But I’m not looking for money; I was just looking for my hamburger back,” says Duford. Complete article
Several top leadership changes made at Walmart U.S., Sam's Club 01/17/2020
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Walmart on Friday confirmed a few changes to key leadership positions with its U.S. division. Following the exit of Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, it was expected that new CEO John Furner would make a few changes to his immediate reports.
Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer at Walmart U.S. for the past four years, is leaving the company, He has not said what his future plans will be. Bratspies has been with Walmart for 14 years and said it is time for a new challenge.
“He has been a critical part of the transformation of our business – improving our food offerings, leaning into digital tools and fueling our growth through great merchandise – and his work on pricing has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers. Steve is ready for a new challenge, and we wish him all the best,” Walmart said in the internal memo circulated Friday to employees. Complete article
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Walmart on Friday confirmed a few changes to key leadership positions with its U.S. division. Following the exit of Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, it was expected that new CEO John Furner would make a few changes to his immediate reports.
Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer at Walmart U.S. for the past four years, is leaving the company, He has not said what his future plans will be. Bratspies has been with Walmart for 14 years and said it is time for a new challenge.
“He has been a critical part of the transformation of our business – improving our food offerings, leaning into digital tools and fueling our growth through great merchandise – and his work on pricing has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers. Steve is ready for a new challenge, and we wish him all the best,” Walmart said in the internal memo circulated Friday to employees. Complete article
Killeen man arrested for stealing at Tx. Walmart 01/17/2020
Police seeks help in NC Walmart counterfeit case 01/17/2020
Meghan Markle's estranged father says she and Harry are turning monarchy 'into a Walmart with a crown on' 01/19/2020
Child taken during custody dispute 7 months ago found at Everett Wash. Walmart 01/19/2020
Police identify suspect in late Friday night Missouri Walmart shots fired incident 01/18/2020
The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at the Walmart on West Broadway late Friday evening, according to a news release from the Police Department.
When officers arrived around 11:30 p.m., they began investigating and canvassing the scene. The officers found several shell casings, as well as damage to the Walmart storefront and windows, according to the release.
Upon investigation, the officers learned there was a physical confrontation between a Walmart employee and a person who was in a restricted part of the store. The employee approached the individual, and the conversation eventually turned physical, according to information provided in the release.
The individual was carrying a gun with an extended magazine. The Walmart employee took control of the magazine but not the gun. The individual then ran toward the front of the store and fired multiple shots, according to the release.
While there were people in the store's front area when the shots were fired, no one was injured, according to the release. Complete article
Columbia man charged with shooting at West Broadway Walmart 01/21/2020
The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at the Walmart on West Broadway late Friday evening, according to a news release from the Police Department.
When officers arrived around 11:30 p.m., they began investigating and canvassing the scene. The officers found several shell casings, as well as damage to the Walmart storefront and windows, according to the release.
Upon investigation, the officers learned there was a physical confrontation between a Walmart employee and a person who was in a restricted part of the store. The employee approached the individual, and the conversation eventually turned physical, according to information provided in the release.
The individual was carrying a gun with an extended magazine. The Walmart employee took control of the magazine but not the gun. The individual then ran toward the front of the store and fired multiple shots, according to the release.
While there were people in the store's front area when the shots were fired, no one was injured, according to the release. Complete article
Columbia man charged with shooting at West Broadway Walmart 01/21/2020
Quarrel Leads To Gunfire In Bridgeview Ill. Walmart Parking Lot 01/18/2020
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) — A quarrel led to gunfire in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bridgeview on Saturday.
Police said two people met in the parking lot of the Walmart at 10260 S. Harlem Ave. to settle some type of debt, but ended up in a fight in which one person fired a shot.
The bullet missed, but ended up in the side of a car. Complete article
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) — A quarrel led to gunfire in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bridgeview on Saturday.
Police said two people met in the parking lot of the Walmart at 10260 S. Harlem Ave. to settle some type of debt, but ended up in a fight in which one person fired a shot.
The bullet missed, but ended up in the side of a car. Complete article
Walmart store in Winston-Salem NC experiences graffiti damage in aisle 01/19/2020
The Walmart store at 4550 Kester Mill Road had two incidents of graffiti vandalism on Saturday, according to Winston-Salem police.
In both incidents, police said a juvenile was involved.
The police report indicated the graffiti was primarily lettering and heart shapes spray-painted in the aisle with paint supplies. The report said there was no racial or ethnic graffiti on the floor.
The first incident occurred about 4 p.m. Saturday and the second at 9 p.m. Saturday. The graffiti caused an estimated $25 in damage for cleanup, police said.
Police said no one was caught in the first incident, but a juvenile was caught in the second incident. Police said the juvenile, who was with his parents, was not charged.
Ben Simpson, who posted a picture of the aisle on his Facebook page, said Sunday he saw profanity in the graffiti and believed most of the damage was recent. Complete article
The Walmart store at 4550 Kester Mill Road had two incidents of graffiti vandalism on Saturday, according to Winston-Salem police.
In both incidents, police said a juvenile was involved.
The police report indicated the graffiti was primarily lettering and heart shapes spray-painted in the aisle with paint supplies. The report said there was no racial or ethnic graffiti on the floor.
The first incident occurred about 4 p.m. Saturday and the second at 9 p.m. Saturday. The graffiti caused an estimated $25 in damage for cleanup, police said.
Police said no one was caught in the first incident, but a juvenile was caught in the second incident. Police said the juvenile, who was with his parents, was not charged.
Ben Simpson, who posted a picture of the aisle on his Facebook page, said Sunday he saw profanity in the graffiti and believed most of the damage was recent. Complete article
Man steals Children’s Miracle Network donation bank from Berea Ky. Walmart 01/19/2020
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Berea police are searching for a man who stole a bank full of donations for the Children’s Miracle Network from a Walmart in Berea.
The man parked his car in front of the Walmart entrance at 2:54 a.m. on Saturday and drove off with the coin machine three minutes later. The theft wasn’t reported to police until 6 p.m.
Employees told police they didn’t notice anyone come in or leave the store around that time.
“Some of the employees at Walmart had noticed the machine was missing. So they asked loss prevention if someone had came and taken it away,” explained BPD Officer Amanda Chitwood.
Police estimate $500 in donations were inside the bank. Complete article
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Berea police are searching for a man who stole a bank full of donations for the Children’s Miracle Network from a Walmart in Berea.
The man parked his car in front of the Walmart entrance at 2:54 a.m. on Saturday and drove off with the coin machine three minutes later. The theft wasn’t reported to police until 6 p.m.
Employees told police they didn’t notice anyone come in or leave the store around that time.
“Some of the employees at Walmart had noticed the machine was missing. So they asked loss prevention if someone had came and taken it away,” explained BPD Officer Amanda Chitwood.
Police estimate $500 in donations were inside the bank. Complete article
This is what the average Walmart shopper looks like 01/19/2020
Walmart is the world's biggest retailer with more than 11,300 stores in 27 countries across the world.
There are over 5,700 Walmart stores in the US alone, attracting millions of shoppers each year. With this in mind, we decided to find out more about who's shopping at Walmart and how these consumers compare to those who shop at some of its biggest rivals, namely Target, Costco, Kroger, and Amazon.
To do so, we gathered data from Kantar Retail's ShopperScape, a monthly survey that polls 3,000 US consumers on their shopping habits. The data covers in-store and online shoppers who were surveyed between January and November 2019. Complete article
Walmart is the world's biggest retailer with more than 11,300 stores in 27 countries across the world.
There are over 5,700 Walmart stores in the US alone, attracting millions of shoppers each year. With this in mind, we decided to find out more about who's shopping at Walmart and how these consumers compare to those who shop at some of its biggest rivals, namely Target, Costco, Kroger, and Amazon.
To do so, we gathered data from Kantar Retail's ShopperScape, a monthly survey that polls 3,000 US consumers on their shopping habits. The data covers in-store and online shoppers who were surveyed between January and November 2019. Complete article
Multi-agency police search results from reported NY Walmart theft 01/19/2020
Woman Accused of Stealing $350 Worth of Pa. Walmart Merchandise 01/18/2020
Tx. Walmart donates $1,000 to Center Intermediate School 01/20/2020
City to honor heroism & bravery of Chattanooga Tenn. Walmart employee killed in New Year's Eve shooting 01/17/2020
Indiana mom arrested for allegedly leaving kids in cold car while shopping at Walmart 01/21/2020
Kettering truck theft suspect arrested near Moraine Ohio Walmart 01/20/2020
Gastonia Police visited Walmart, QuikTrip the most in 2019 01/20/2020
Gastonia Police Department’s officers were called to service 73,319 times in 2019, mostly visiting Gastonia’s QuikTrip convenience stores and Walmarts.
Two Gaston County schools, the Gastonia Transit hub and Gaston Inn were also among the locations Gastonia Police visited the most last year, according to spokeswoman Donna Lahser.
Police responded to 800 calls at Walmart on East Franklin Boulevard for the year. Gastonia Police reported 255 of those as larceny calls and 58 as vehicle accidents. .....
Walmart on North Myrtle School Road received Gastonia Police on 607 occasions for the year. They responded to 144 larceny calls, 81 special checks and 70 check subject calls. Complete article
Gastonia Police Department’s officers were called to service 73,319 times in 2019, mostly visiting Gastonia’s QuikTrip convenience stores and Walmarts.
Two Gaston County schools, the Gastonia Transit hub and Gaston Inn were also among the locations Gastonia Police visited the most last year, according to spokeswoman Donna Lahser.
Police responded to 800 calls at Walmart on East Franklin Boulevard for the year. Gastonia Police reported 255 of those as larceny calls and 58 as vehicle accidents. .....
Walmart on North Myrtle School Road received Gastonia Police on 607 occasions for the year. They responded to 144 larceny calls, 81 special checks and 70 check subject calls. Complete article
Lewisburg Tenn. Walmart Garden Center catches fire; no injuries reported 01/20/2020
LEWISBURG, TN (WSMV) - A fire was reported in the Garden Center of the Walmart on North Ellington Parkway on Monday night.
Officials said there were no injuries as the result of the fire, which was reported around 9:30 p.m. Video posted on social media showed flames in that area of the building.
Investigators are working to determine the source of the fire. It is not known if there was any damage to the interior of the store. Complete article
LEWISBURG, TN (WSMV) - A fire was reported in the Garden Center of the Walmart on North Ellington Parkway on Monday night.
Officials said there were no injuries as the result of the fire, which was reported around 9:30 p.m. Video posted on social media showed flames in that area of the building.
Investigators are working to determine the source of the fire. It is not known if there was any damage to the interior of the store. Complete article
Police searching for man who stole Xbox, laptop from Walmart 01/20/2020
Two suspects arrested in attempted Nov. 2019 Mich. Walmart theft 01/20/2020 Some civilians attempted to help, with one firing a warning shot to scare the suspects.
UPDATE: No gun involved in Okla. Walmart arrest 01/20/2020
Selling stolen mattresses, stealing from Walmart and DUIs: Lancaster County Pa. Police Log: Jan. 21, 2020
Man Accused Of Leaving Pa. Walmart On Bicycle Stolen From The Store 01/21/2020
Two charged in theft of bed sheets and baby formula at Schererville Ind. Walmart 01/21/2020
Police search Shreveport La. Walmart after alleged bomb threat; store cleared, reopened 01/21/2020 A male subject reportedly called the police Tuesday morning while inside the store, claiming that he was mentally disturbed and had a bomb, Shreveport police Cpl. Angie Willhite told The Times.
North Versailles Pa. Walmart store to reduce overnight hours 01/21/2020
Jackson Missouri Walmart cutting hours; other stores not affected 01/22/2020
Man accused of Dec. 2019 ND Walmart arson will appear before a jury in May 01/21/2020
Man Arrested After Waukesha Wisc. Walmart, Kwik Trip Armed Robbery Try 01/21/2020
Police say they arrested a man who tried robbing the Waukesha Walmart and the nearby Kwik Trip within 28 minutes of the first police call.
WAUKESHA, WI — A 30-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery after authorities say he's responsible for two attempts at the Waukesha Walmart and Kwik Trip.
According to court documents, Joseph R. Bellovary has been charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery, and now faces up to 50 years behind bars if he's convicted.
Waukesha police were sent to the Waukesha Walmart at just before 11 a.m. on Jan. 17 on a report of a robbery in progress. Police said a man, whom they believe was Bellovary, walked into the Walmart and approached a customer service clerk. Complete article
Police say they arrested a man who tried robbing the Waukesha Walmart and the nearby Kwik Trip within 28 minutes of the first police call.
WAUKESHA, WI — A 30-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery after authorities say he's responsible for two attempts at the Waukesha Walmart and Kwik Trip.
According to court documents, Joseph R. Bellovary has been charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery, and now faces up to 50 years behind bars if he's convicted.
Waukesha police were sent to the Waukesha Walmart at just before 11 a.m. on Jan. 17 on a report of a robbery in progress. Police said a man, whom they believe was Bellovary, walked into the Walmart and approached a customer service clerk. Complete article
Man arrested after stealing from Columbus Ohio Walmart while carrying a concealed handgun 01/21/2020
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A Columbus man has been charged with robbery after attempting to steal numerous items from a south Columbus Walmart while carrying a concealed handgun.
According to Columbus Police, Donald Douglas Schell, 28, of Columbus, was spotted by Walmart Loss Prevention personnel at a store on the 3500 block of South High Street stuffing items into his clothing on Jan. 20.
Police said after spending time in the store, Schell went to the Subway restaurant inside the Walmart and ordered a sandwich.
When Schell went to pay for his meal, he said he couldn’t find his money and began pulling out several of the stolen items as well as a tan and black handgun, according to police.
Schell found his money and allegedly began putting the items and his handgun back into his clothing. Complete article
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A Columbus man has been charged with robbery after attempting to steal numerous items from a south Columbus Walmart while carrying a concealed handgun.
According to Columbus Police, Donald Douglas Schell, 28, of Columbus, was spotted by Walmart Loss Prevention personnel at a store on the 3500 block of South High Street stuffing items into his clothing on Jan. 20.
Police said after spending time in the store, Schell went to the Subway restaurant inside the Walmart and ordered a sandwich.
When Schell went to pay for his meal, he said he couldn’t find his money and began pulling out several of the stolen items as well as a tan and black handgun, according to police.
Schell found his money and allegedly began putting the items and his handgun back into his clothing. Complete article
Theft from Ga. Walmart draws helicopter presence in greater Decatur 01/21/2020
Residents of Medlock Park, a greater Decatur neighborhood, wondered what all the buzz was about when they heard helicopters flying overhead on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The police were after someone accused of stealing from the local Walmart and in the process found two individuals who had felony warrants.
“DeKalb police officers responded to a theft (by taking) from the Wal-Mart at 2525 North Decatur Road,” a spokesperson for the Police Department said. “The suspect was seen leaving the parking lot in a silver Nissan Sentra. Officers located the vehicle on North Decatur Rd. A traffic stop was conducted while aerial support provided overwatch. The driver/suspect was taken into custody without further incident for the misdemeanor theft. Two additional occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody on active felony warrants unrelated to this incident.” Complete article
Residents of Medlock Park, a greater Decatur neighborhood, wondered what all the buzz was about when they heard helicopters flying overhead on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The police were after someone accused of stealing from the local Walmart and in the process found two individuals who had felony warrants.
“DeKalb police officers responded to a theft (by taking) from the Wal-Mart at 2525 North Decatur Road,” a spokesperson for the Police Department said. “The suspect was seen leaving the parking lot in a silver Nissan Sentra. Officers located the vehicle on North Decatur Rd. A traffic stop was conducted while aerial support provided overwatch. The driver/suspect was taken into custody without further incident for the misdemeanor theft. Two additional occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody on active felony warrants unrelated to this incident.” Complete article
Jury finds against Walmart in multi-million-dollar case 01/22/2020
On Thursday, a Cumberland County civil jury took less than an hour to return a $2 million verdict against Walmart for a Gray’s Creek man after he was struck by merchandise at the store in Hope Mills.
According to his attorney, Brent Adams of Dunn, John Cain was injured when 50 pound bags of Ol’Roy Dog Food fell on his neck and back. Among the injuries suffered by Cain as a result of the fall were back sprain, an exacerbation of his pre-existing regenerative disk disease and a 3.5mm anterolisthesis of the C3 and C4 vertebrae, which a doctor explained is a displacement of the vertebra in his back.
The majority of Cain’s injuries were treated at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fayetteville.
According to Adams, Dr. Douglas McFarlane, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Fayetteville, testified that as a result of the injuries he suffered, Cain had pain on a daily basis and he would continue to experience pain each day for the remainder of his life. McFarlane also testified that these injuries were permanent and resulted in significant limitation of motion of his neck and that he should lift no more than 5 pounds. Cain was an active horseman and hunter. As a result of the injuries, he can no longer ride horseback or go hunting.
Adams said the injury occurred when Cain bent down to pick up a bag of dog food from a short pile. Sitting beside the short pile was a stack of dog food bags approximately 7 feet high. When Cain bent down to pick up the dog food from the shorter pile, several 50-pound bags fell off the higher stack. Complete article
On Thursday, a Cumberland County civil jury took less than an hour to return a $2 million verdict against Walmart for a Gray’s Creek man after he was struck by merchandise at the store in Hope Mills.
According to his attorney, Brent Adams of Dunn, John Cain was injured when 50 pound bags of Ol’Roy Dog Food fell on his neck and back. Among the injuries suffered by Cain as a result of the fall were back sprain, an exacerbation of his pre-existing regenerative disk disease and a 3.5mm anterolisthesis of the C3 and C4 vertebrae, which a doctor explained is a displacement of the vertebra in his back.
The majority of Cain’s injuries were treated at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fayetteville.
According to Adams, Dr. Douglas McFarlane, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Fayetteville, testified that as a result of the injuries he suffered, Cain had pain on a daily basis and he would continue to experience pain each day for the remainder of his life. McFarlane also testified that these injuries were permanent and resulted in significant limitation of motion of his neck and that he should lift no more than 5 pounds. Cain was an active horseman and hunter. As a result of the injuries, he can no longer ride horseback or go hunting.
Adams said the injury occurred when Cain bent down to pick up a bag of dog food from a short pile. Sitting beside the short pile was a stack of dog food bags approximately 7 feet high. When Cain bent down to pick up the dog food from the shorter pile, several 50-pound bags fell off the higher stack. Complete article
West Point Miswsissippi Police investigate incident at Walmart 01/22/2020
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Three people in custody after shots fired at New Albany Mississippi Walmart 01/23/2020
NEW ALBANY, Miss (WTVA) - Two suspects and a person of interest are in custody after shots were fired at Walmart Wednesday night.
Ladarius Doss, Khailynn Chapman and a person of interest were taken into custody overnight, New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said.
The three are accused of being connected to a case where shots were fired in the parking lot of the Walmart off of Park Plaze Drive.
No one was injured, Robertson said. Complete article
NEW ALBANY, Miss (WTVA) - Two suspects and a person of interest are in custody after shots were fired at Walmart Wednesday night.
Ladarius Doss, Khailynn Chapman and a person of interest were taken into custody overnight, New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said.
The three are accused of being connected to a case where shots were fired in the parking lot of the Walmart off of Park Plaze Drive.
No one was injured, Robertson said. Complete article
NY Walmart workers evacuated after 2-alarm fire breaks out; investigation ongoing 01/23/2020 Walmart employees were not permitted to comment
A fire broke out at the service center of a Walmart supercenter in Geneva Wednesday afternoon.
Employees were evacuated and traffic was redirected at the intersection of Routes 5 and 20 and Berry Fields Road by Geneva Fire Department.
White Springs Fire Association responded, with assistance from Geneva Fire, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services along with Finger Lakes Ambulance.
Walmart employees were not permitted to comment and referred press inquiries to the company’s public relations hotline. Complete article
Police: Girl set Geneva Walmart fire 01/27/2020
A fire broke out at the service center of a Walmart supercenter in Geneva Wednesday afternoon.
Employees were evacuated and traffic was redirected at the intersection of Routes 5 and 20 and Berry Fields Road by Geneva Fire Department.
White Springs Fire Association responded, with assistance from Geneva Fire, the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services along with Finger Lakes Ambulance.
Walmart employees were not permitted to comment and referred press inquiries to the company’s public relations hotline. Complete article
Police: Girl set Geneva Walmart fire 01/27/2020
West Walnut stabbing, fake at the DMV, Walmart pickup theft and more Johnson City crime 01/23/2020
Walmart pickup theft: For the second time in a week, Johnson City police on Monday placed a charge against 36-year-old Johnny Scott Forbes. Forbes, 612 N. North St., already was jailed from an arrest involving two burglaries when police charged him with stealing a pickup from a Walmart parking lot.
On Jan. 10, a 2019 Dodge Ram was taken from the parking lot of the Walmart at 2915 W Market St., police said, and Forbes was later seen driving the pickup during a shoplifting situation. He was charged with theft of property over $10,000 and served with the warrant Monday at the Washington County Detention Center. Complete article
Walmart pickup theft: For the second time in a week, Johnson City police on Monday placed a charge against 36-year-old Johnny Scott Forbes. Forbes, 612 N. North St., already was jailed from an arrest involving two burglaries when police charged him with stealing a pickup from a Walmart parking lot.
On Jan. 10, a 2019 Dodge Ram was taken from the parking lot of the Walmart at 2915 W Market St., police said, and Forbes was later seen driving the pickup during a shoplifting situation. He was charged with theft of property over $10,000 and served with the warrant Monday at the Washington County Detention Center. Complete article
Man arrested after disturbance at Ada Tx. Walmart 01/22/2020
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - A man has been arrested after a disturbance at an Ada Walmart led to an evacuation of half the store.
Ada police say they were called to the Walmart on Monday for a larceny complaint of a customer drinking beer in the store's front restroom.
Officers say they found Gary Simmons inside the restroom with two open cans of beer. They say Simmons refused to come out of the stall before he pulled a sheathed knife from his waistband but did not brandish it.
After his arrest, officers say Simmons told them he was taking the knife out because he was going to come out of the stall and talk to officers.
Inside the stall, officers found a six-pack of beer with four empty cans. Complete article
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - A man has been arrested after a disturbance at an Ada Walmart led to an evacuation of half the store.
Ada police say they were called to the Walmart on Monday for a larceny complaint of a customer drinking beer in the store's front restroom.
Officers say they found Gary Simmons inside the restroom with two open cans of beer. They say Simmons refused to come out of the stall before he pulled a sheathed knife from his waistband but did not brandish it.
After his arrest, officers say Simmons told them he was taking the knife out because he was going to come out of the stall and talk to officers.
Inside the stall, officers found a six-pack of beer with four empty cans. Complete article
APD: Shelter-in-place lifted at Walmart in NW Albuquerque NM 01/22/2020
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were investigating a suspicious device in a vehicle at a Walmart in northwest Albuquerque Wednesday morning.
The Walmart at Coors and Ellison was under shelter in place while APD's bomb unit secured the device. As of 10:20 a.m., police say the incident has been resolved and the scene is safe. Complete article
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department were investigating a suspicious device in a vehicle at a Walmart in northwest Albuquerque Wednesday morning.
The Walmart at Coors and Ellison was under shelter in place while APD's bomb unit secured the device. As of 10:20 a.m., police say the incident has been resolved and the scene is safe. Complete article
Union County family claims rodent was found in produce purchased from NC Walmart 01/22/2020
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A family from Union County claims they discovered a dead rodent in a bunch of collard greens they had purchased online from Walmart.
Husband and father, Jhoan Pulgarin, claims his wife ordered groceries from Walmart to be delivered to their Union County home last Friday. The order included a bunch of collard greens. Pulgarin claims the produce was stored in his home refrigerator from Friday until Sunday.
The father said he discovered a dead rodent in the collard greens as he was preparing to cook them Sunday.
"I'm pulling all the leaves out of the stem and as I'm pulling them out one by one, I start noticing that some of the leaves are bitten. So I start noticing and keep pulling them out and then I see it, there was a mouse right there,” explained Pulgarin. Complete article
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A family from Union County claims they discovered a dead rodent in a bunch of collard greens they had purchased online from Walmart.
Husband and father, Jhoan Pulgarin, claims his wife ordered groceries from Walmart to be delivered to their Union County home last Friday. The order included a bunch of collard greens. Pulgarin claims the produce was stored in his home refrigerator from Friday until Sunday.
The father said he discovered a dead rodent in the collard greens as he was preparing to cook them Sunday.
"I'm pulling all the leaves out of the stem and as I'm pulling them out one by one, I start noticing that some of the leaves are bitten. So I start noticing and keep pulling them out and then I see it, there was a mouse right there,” explained Pulgarin. Complete article
Man says he's the mystery hero from El Paso Tx. Walmart shooting: 'Very good possibility it's him' 01/22/2020
Jamestown ND Walmart Removing Overnight Hours 01/22/2020
Woman says man exposed himself to her at Walmart: Mayfield Heights Ohio Police Blotter 01/22/2020
Walmart Theft Suspect Sought By Hoover Alabama Police 01/22/2020
Auburn man charged with murder in Me. Walmart shooting July 2019 seeks release on bail 01/24/2020
Deputies: Man spotted in Fla. Walmart parking lot with gun was let go 01/23/2020 A viewer reported seeing "massive" police activity at the Walmart, located at 845 Durbin Pavilion Dr., around 11 p.m. Deputies said the male was released after they determined he was carrying the gun legally.
Thieves scan credit card in woman's purse, spend $250 at NC Walmart while she was inside store 01/23/2020
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. -- A woman is warning others about credit card theft comparable to a high-tech pick pocket.
Mandy Lopez said she was shopping at a North Carolina Walmart Saturday night when she got an alert from her credit card company. They told her someone was using her card, while she had it on her.
"I said, 'What Walmart was it?'," Lopez said. "He said, 'The Walmart in Holly Springs, North Carolina.' And I'm like, 'I'm standing in here.'"
She said they rang up about $250 on her card. Holly Springs police officers believe the thief or thieves had a reader, allowing them to get her credit card information, while it was in her purse. The card uses RFID technology, which lets you pay by tapping. Complete article
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. -- A woman is warning others about credit card theft comparable to a high-tech pick pocket.
Mandy Lopez said she was shopping at a North Carolina Walmart Saturday night when she got an alert from her credit card company. They told her someone was using her card, while she had it on her.
"I said, 'What Walmart was it?'," Lopez said. "He said, 'The Walmart in Holly Springs, North Carolina.' And I'm like, 'I'm standing in here.'"
She said they rang up about $250 on her card. Holly Springs police officers believe the thief or thieves had a reader, allowing them to get her credit card information, while it was in her purse. The card uses RFID technology, which lets you pay by tapping. Complete article
Police: Man attempted to conceal machete stolen from Walmart in pants 01/23/2020
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested this week after allegedly attempting to shoplift a machete from Walmart. James Peck, 40, was arrested for shoplifting second offense, a misdemeanor; resisting arrest, a misdemeanor; and two counts of failure to register as a sex offender, lifetime registrant, second offense, a felony. According to the criminal complaint. Complete article
BUCKHANNON – A Buckhannon man was arrested this week after allegedly attempting to shoplift a machete from Walmart. James Peck, 40, was arrested for shoplifting second offense, a misdemeanor; resisting arrest, a misdemeanor; and two counts of failure to register as a sex offender, lifetime registrant, second offense, a felony. According to the criminal complaint. Complete article
SD Walmart employee says shoplifting is one reason for new hours 01/23/2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA TV) - Although many people view shoplifting cases as minor, the effects on shopping outlets both big and small can be damaging -- consuming the time of employees and law enforcement. Anthony Kitchens is a Sales Manager at Praire Edge, a local Native American retail store located Downtown Rapid City.
Kitchens says during the winter, shoplifting occurs about once a week, and even more so during the summer.
"I mean you get some days and it's like, what's with this day today? Everybody is just... stealing," said Kitchens.
Starting in February, both Walmart stores that are currently open 24 hours a day in Rapid City will be closed from 1 am to 6 am.
One local Walmart employee told KOTA Territory, one reason for the hour change: shoplifting. With theft costing one local Walmart store nearly $2.5 million dollars last year. Complete article
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA TV) - Although many people view shoplifting cases as minor, the effects on shopping outlets both big and small can be damaging -- consuming the time of employees and law enforcement. Anthony Kitchens is a Sales Manager at Praire Edge, a local Native American retail store located Downtown Rapid City.
Kitchens says during the winter, shoplifting occurs about once a week, and even more so during the summer.
"I mean you get some days and it's like, what's with this day today? Everybody is just... stealing," said Kitchens.
Starting in February, both Walmart stores that are currently open 24 hours a day in Rapid City will be closed from 1 am to 6 am.
One local Walmart employee told KOTA Territory, one reason for the hour change: shoplifting. With theft costing one local Walmart store nearly $2.5 million dollars last year. Complete article
Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California 01/23/2020
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider an appellate panel’s ruling that awarded $54.6 million to a class of former California truck drivers for time spent mostly on 10-hour layovers between trips. The company said faulty guidance from a lower court influenced the award.
In a motion for the panel or the full court to rehear the case, Walmart’s attorneys said the jury was instructed to follow “narrow” language in the retailer’s pay manual to determine if it was exercising control over the drivers even during nondriving times. The reality, Walmart said, was that the drivers could freely separate themselves from the company during their layovers. There was little, if any, control over the drivers because Walmart didn’t require it, the company said. Complete article
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider an appellate panel’s ruling that awarded $54.6 million to a class of former California truck drivers for time spent mostly on 10-hour layovers between trips. The company said faulty guidance from a lower court influenced the award.
In a motion for the panel or the full court to rehear the case, Walmart’s attorneys said the jury was instructed to follow “narrow” language in the retailer’s pay manual to determine if it was exercising control over the drivers even during nondriving times. The reality, Walmart said, was that the drivers could freely separate themselves from the company during their layovers. There was little, if any, control over the drivers because Walmart didn’t require it, the company said. Complete article
This article doesn't mention fact that they were just sued for refusing to hire a reserve officer because she needed two weeks of per year for training. Nor does it challenge lies routinely used to lead us into war, while using it for propaganda. Walmart uses veterans when it increases profits only, and they maintain an authoritarian environment like the military.
For Walmart, hiring veterans 'makes us better' 01/23/2020
Walmart has been a leading military brand for the past decade. One of the leaders behind it is retired Brig. Gen. Gary Profit, a 31-year Army veteran and senior director of military programs at Walmart.
Hirepurpose spoke with Profit to learn more about the motivation behind Walmart's military-friendly programs.
How did you see your career skills evolve during the three decades of your Army career? Which skills acquired in the Army are most useful for you today? Complete article
For Walmart, hiring veterans 'makes us better' 01/23/2020
Walmart has been a leading military brand for the past decade. One of the leaders behind it is retired Brig. Gen. Gary Profit, a 31-year Army veteran and senior director of military programs at Walmart.
Hirepurpose spoke with Profit to learn more about the motivation behind Walmart's military-friendly programs.
How did you see your career skills evolve during the three decades of your Army career? Which skills acquired in the Army are most useful for you today? Complete article
Hayneedle closing headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska integrating with Walmart.com 01/23/2020
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- In a move toward consoldation with Walmart.com online home goods retailer Hayneedle.com announced Thursday it is shutting the doors on its headquarters near 90th and Dodge.
While the website will continue to be available to consumers, the move is expected to impact more than 200 employees who work at the HQ at 9394 W. Dodge Road, according to an email from spokeswoman for Walmart.com Acquired Brands. Those employees will receive at least 60 days' notice, she said.
More than 100 employees will relocate to Hayneedle's customer care office in Chalco, the spokeswoman said. Complete article
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- In a move toward consoldation with Walmart.com online home goods retailer Hayneedle.com announced Thursday it is shutting the doors on its headquarters near 90th and Dodge.
While the website will continue to be available to consumers, the move is expected to impact more than 200 employees who work at the HQ at 9394 W. Dodge Road, according to an email from spokeswoman for Walmart.com Acquired Brands. Those employees will receive at least 60 days' notice, she said.
More than 100 employees will relocate to Hayneedle's customer care office in Chalco, the spokeswoman said. Complete article
Watertown Wisc. Common Council unanimously agrees to accept Walmart settlement 01/23/2020
A long-time litigation over city assessment values in Watertown may finally be put to rest following a Common Council decision on Tuesday.
The Watertown Common Council passed a resolution authorizing a settlement with Walmart over its property tax assessments for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 tax years in which the city will pay the store a total refund of $59,139.21.
The settlement was approved 6-0, with District 2 Alderman Rick Tortomasi, District 5 Alderwoman Jill Holthaus and District 7 Alderman Eric Schmid not present during the meeting.
Complete article
A long-time litigation over city assessment values in Watertown may finally be put to rest following a Common Council decision on Tuesday.
The Watertown Common Council passed a resolution authorizing a settlement with Walmart over its property tax assessments for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 tax years in which the city will pay the store a total refund of $59,139.21.
The settlement was approved 6-0, with District 2 Alderman Rick Tortomasi, District 5 Alderwoman Jill Holthaus and District 7 Alderman Eric Schmid not present during the meeting.
Complete article
Police have suspect who took photos of women at Conn. Target, Walmart 01/24/2020
Walmart debuts gym memberships for a ‘$9 a paycheck’ 01/23/2020
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Woman Charged for Pa. Wal-Mart Theft 01/23/2020
Suspicious Man Follows Women at Camden County NJ Walmart, Police Say 01/23/2020
Delmont Pa. Walmart Temporarily Evacuated Due To Natural Gas Smell 01/24/2020
Lexington NC Walmart employee searching for owner of lost wedding band 01/24/2020
Woodstock Ga. armed robbery suspects arrested in Walmart 01/24/2020
The two men robbed a female at gunpoint early Friday morning, then were caught hours later at Walmart
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Police in Woodstock said they have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station.
At about 1:24 a.m. Friday, according to Woodstock Police Officer Brittany Page, officers responded to an armed robbery call from a Circle K station in the 12100 block of Highway 92 in Woodstock.
When the officers arrived, Page said, they found that two men had approached a female who was at the gas pumps and, while brandishing a handgun, demanded her purse, vehicle and other valuables. Complete article
The two men robbed a female at gunpoint early Friday morning, then were caught hours later at Walmart
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Police in Woodstock said they have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station.
At about 1:24 a.m. Friday, according to Woodstock Police Officer Brittany Page, officers responded to an armed robbery call from a Circle K station in the 12100 block of Highway 92 in Woodstock.
When the officers arrived, Page said, they found that two men had approached a female who was at the gas pumps and, while brandishing a handgun, demanded her purse, vehicle and other valuables. Complete article
Police arrest two members of 'Chinese criminal organization' targeting Utah County Walmart stores 01/24/2020
Officers arrested two Chinese citizens on Thursday who reportedly purchased hundreds of gift cards from Walmart stores across Utah County as part of a widespread criminal enterprise.
Walmart officials identified Junliang Tang, 35, and Shuyan Wang, 33, as “part of a Chinese criminal organization” targeting Walmart stores across the nation.
A police probable cause report stated the organization uses credit card information stolen from online and phone scams to buy mass quantities of gift cards to resell for profit.
The phishing scams typically target the elderly and have caused more than $600,000 worth of loss to those individuals, investigators reported. Complete article
2 charged in national fraud scheme involving Walmart gift cards 01/31/2020
Officers arrested two Chinese citizens on Thursday who reportedly purchased hundreds of gift cards from Walmart stores across Utah County as part of a widespread criminal enterprise.
Walmart officials identified Junliang Tang, 35, and Shuyan Wang, 33, as “part of a Chinese criminal organization” targeting Walmart stores across the nation.
A police probable cause report stated the organization uses credit card information stolen from online and phone scams to buy mass quantities of gift cards to resell for profit.
The phishing scams typically target the elderly and have caused more than $600,000 worth of loss to those individuals, investigators reported. Complete article
2 charged in national fraud scheme involving Walmart gift cards 01/31/2020
Walmart testing higher minimum wage for some employees 01/24/2020
Walmart Inc. is testing a higher starting wage for certain newly created jobs in about 500 U.S. stores, as it looks to improve in-store experience for customers amid intense competition.
The company would offer team associates, a role it recently created, a starting wage of $12 an hour, Walmart spokeswoman Jami Lamontagne said.
That compares with Walmart’s minimum wage of $11 at its more than 5,000 stores across the United States.
The team associates would be cross-trained in several functions and will have more responsibility, Lamontagne said. Complete article
Walmart Inc. is testing a higher starting wage for certain newly created jobs in about 500 U.S. stores, as it looks to improve in-store experience for customers amid intense competition.
The company would offer team associates, a role it recently created, a starting wage of $12 an hour, Walmart spokeswoman Jami Lamontagne said.
That compares with Walmart’s minimum wage of $11 at its more than 5,000 stores across the United States.
The team associates would be cross-trained in several functions and will have more responsibility, Lamontagne said. Complete article
Blotter: Merchandise stolen from Tx. Walmart 01/24/2020
2 charged with 'fake scanning' at the self checkout lane at Mattoon Ill. Walmart 01/2/2020
Dalton Ga. police seeking name of Walmart 'desperado' 01/23/2020
Tilden Township Pa. Police Investigate TV Theft from Walmart 01/24/2020
Memphis laborer who claims to be El Paso Tx. Walmart shooting hero struggles with homelessness 01/25/2020
Parents of child found wandering alone at Ga. Walmart have been located, but investigation is continuing 01/26/2020
Man charged with reckless conduct in child being abandoned at Walmart 01/27/2020
Woman Killed In Shooting Outside North Dallas Tx. Walmart 01/27/2020
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A woman is dead after she was shot outside a North Dallas Walmart Sunday evening, police say.
Police responded to the shooting at around 9:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Montfort Drive near the Dallas North Tollway.
Police say they found the victim shot multiple times just outside the store. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, the woman was seen outside the store with a man just before she was shot. Police are considering that man a suspect and are currently looking for him. A description was not immediately made available. Complete article
Police Identify Woman Killed In Shooting Outside North Dallas Tx. Walmart 01/28/2020
Suspect, Ex-Boyfriend Of Woman Shot And Killed Outside Dallas Walmart, Found Dead In Greenville 01/282020
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A woman is dead after she was shot outside a North Dallas Walmart Sunday evening, police say.
Police responded to the shooting at around 9:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Montfort Drive near the Dallas North Tollway.
Police say they found the victim shot multiple times just outside the store. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, the woman was seen outside the store with a man just before she was shot. Police are considering that man a suspect and are currently looking for him. A description was not immediately made available. Complete article
Police Identify Woman Killed In Shooting Outside North Dallas Tx. Walmart 01/28/2020
Suspect, Ex-Boyfriend Of Woman Shot And Killed Outside Dallas Walmart, Found Dead In Greenville 01/282020
Driver followed, shot leaving gas station near Snellville Ga.-area Walmart 01/25/2020
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A driver is recovering from his injuries after police say he was shot at as many as six times and hit twice while leaving a gas station outside of Snellville on Saturday.
The incident happened around 12 p.m. off of Annistown Road and a short distance away from the Walmart on Centerville Highway in Gwinnett County.
According to police, the victim said he had just left a gas station at the corner of Annistown Road and Castle Club Drive after forgetting his wallet when he was followed by another driver in a green car. As they were traveling on Annistown Road, the victim said the other driver began shooting at him.
"He pulled up next to him, shot at him four times and then pulled in front of him and shot at him twice," Gwinnett Police Cpl. Joseph Brewer said. Complete article
Shooting Near Centerville Walmart Under Investigation: Police 01/25/2020
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A driver is recovering from his injuries after police say he was shot at as many as six times and hit twice while leaving a gas station outside of Snellville on Saturday.
The incident happened around 12 p.m. off of Annistown Road and a short distance away from the Walmart on Centerville Highway in Gwinnett County.
According to police, the victim said he had just left a gas station at the corner of Annistown Road and Castle Club Drive after forgetting his wallet when he was followed by another driver in a green car. As they were traveling on Annistown Road, the victim said the other driver began shooting at him.
"He pulled up next to him, shot at him four times and then pulled in front of him and shot at him twice," Gwinnett Police Cpl. Joseph Brewer said. Complete article
Shooting Near Centerville Walmart Under Investigation: Police 01/25/2020
Stabbing At Owatonna Minn. Walmart Sends 37-Year-Old Man To Hospital, Suspect Taken Into Custody Saturday 01/25/2020
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Owatonna Police Department says a 20-year-old man attacked a 37-year-old man with a knife at a Walmart store on Saturday morning.
The condition of the victim is unknown, but police wrote that the injuries are “believed to be non-life threatening.”
He was taken to the Owatonna Hospital by Mayo Ambulance, but eventually transferred to another medical facility for treatment, according to a release.
His alleged attacker was taken into custody without incident by law enforcement at the scene. Complete article
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Owatonna Police Department says a 20-year-old man attacked a 37-year-old man with a knife at a Walmart store on Saturday morning.
The condition of the victim is unknown, but police wrote that the injuries are “believed to be non-life threatening.”
He was taken to the Owatonna Hospital by Mayo Ambulance, but eventually transferred to another medical facility for treatment, according to a release.
His alleged attacker was taken into custody without incident by law enforcement at the scene. Complete article
Police looking for information in possible attempted abduction at Walmart in Louisiana 01/27/2020
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Opelousas Police are investigating a situation in which a man attempted to pick up a 3-year-old child at the Walmart Super Center.
According to Major Mark Guidry, the man — who has only been identified as a black male — briefly picked up a three-year-old child he was not related to. The suspect immediately put the child down when witnesses say he noticed other persons nearby.
“The suspect then allegedly told the family members of the child that he was only playing,” said Guidry in a press release. Complete article
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Opelousas Police are investigating a situation in which a man attempted to pick up a 3-year-old child at the Walmart Super Center.
According to Major Mark Guidry, the man — who has only been identified as a black male — briefly picked up a three-year-old child he was not related to. The suspect immediately put the child down when witnesses say he noticed other persons nearby.
“The suspect then allegedly told the family members of the child that he was only playing,” said Guidry in a press release. Complete article
Canton Ohio officer injured as accused shoplifter runs from Walmart 01/27/2020
CANTON An officer was injured while chasing a suspected shoplifter fleeing a Walmart store, but several bystanders were able to help police nab the suspect, according to Stark County Jail records.
David R. Jarmusch Jr., 41, whose residence is listed in jail records as the Stark Regional Community Correctional Center at Lesh Strett. NE, was arrested around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3100 block of 34th Street NE where they caught up to him.
Jarmusch also was on parole. Complete article
CANTON An officer was injured while chasing a suspected shoplifter fleeing a Walmart store, but several bystanders were able to help police nab the suspect, according to Stark County Jail records.
David R. Jarmusch Jr., 41, whose residence is listed in jail records as the Stark Regional Community Correctional Center at Lesh Strett. NE, was arrested around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3100 block of 34th Street NE where they caught up to him.
Jarmusch also was on parole. Complete article
Greenville Police Beat – Argument leads to assault in Ohio Walmart parking lot 01/24/2020
On Jan. 18 an officer was dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave., on the report of an assault. The officer contacted the complainant/victim, who said when he and his wife exited the store they saw a maroon vehicle parked too close to the driver’s side of their vehicle.
The complainant said his wife had to enter the vehicle on the passenger side and climb across the center console to get into the driver’s seat. The complainant told the officer when the occupants of the vehicle returned to their car, he said “thank you for parking so close.”
An argument ensued, resulting in the victim getting punched twice in the left eye before falling to the ground. After the altercation the two subjects drove away. When the officer was speaking with the victim he noticed injury to the victim’s left eye and scrapes on his left knee and left elbow. Complete article
On Jan. 18 an officer was dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave., on the report of an assault. The officer contacted the complainant/victim, who said when he and his wife exited the store they saw a maroon vehicle parked too close to the driver’s side of their vehicle.
The complainant said his wife had to enter the vehicle on the passenger side and climb across the center console to get into the driver’s seat. The complainant told the officer when the occupants of the vehicle returned to their car, he said “thank you for parking so close.”
An argument ensued, resulting in the victim getting punched twice in the left eye before falling to the ground. After the altercation the two subjects drove away. When the officer was speaking with the victim he noticed injury to the victim’s left eye and scrapes on his left knee and left elbow. Complete article
Woman ‘punched and kicked’ at Tarpon Springs Fla. Walmart ‘safe and ‘unharmed’ 01/25/2020
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers are searching for a man and woman after the man was seen “punching and kicking” the woman then leaving the store with her, police said.
The Tarpon Springs Police Department responded to the Walmart at 41232 US-19 Friday around 11:15 p.m. in reference to a disturbance between a man and woman.
Witnesses at Walmart told police the man was punching and kicking the woman, then saw the woman get placed into a black SUV in an ‘aggressive manner.’ The man and woman eventually exited the black SUV, police said, and left in a silver sedan. Complete article
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers are searching for a man and woman after the man was seen “punching and kicking” the woman then leaving the store with her, police said.
The Tarpon Springs Police Department responded to the Walmart at 41232 US-19 Friday around 11:15 p.m. in reference to a disturbance between a man and woman.
Witnesses at Walmart told police the man was punching and kicking the woman, then saw the woman get placed into a black SUV in an ‘aggressive manner.’ The man and woman eventually exited the black SUV, police said, and left in a silver sedan. Complete article
Walmart takes a step toward owning the food chain 01/24/2020
New York (CNN Business)America's biggest retailers are pushing back against this country's largest meat processors. The future of the nation's food chain is on the line.
Walmart last week opened a meatpacking plant in south Georgia that will cut, package and label its own brand of steaks and roasts to deliver to meat cases at 500 stores in the region. It is Walmart's first meatpacking plant. Costco has also developed its own farm-to-store poultry production operation in Nebraska to control some of its chicken production.
Although Walmart's plant is a step toward a farm-to-shelf meat production, Walmart doesn't actually operate the facility, nor does it own any cows or butcher the meat. An outside processor will operate the plant in Thomasville, Georgia, 20 miles from the Florida border and a little bigger than the size of a Walmart supercenter. Complete article
New York (CNN Business)America's biggest retailers are pushing back against this country's largest meat processors. The future of the nation's food chain is on the line.
Walmart last week opened a meatpacking plant in south Georgia that will cut, package and label its own brand of steaks and roasts to deliver to meat cases at 500 stores in the region. It is Walmart's first meatpacking plant. Costco has also developed its own farm-to-store poultry production operation in Nebraska to control some of its chicken production.
Although Walmart's plant is a step toward a farm-to-shelf meat production, Walmart doesn't actually operate the facility, nor does it own any cows or butcher the meat. An outside processor will operate the plant in Thomasville, Georgia, 20 miles from the Florida border and a little bigger than the size of a Walmart supercenter. Complete article
Restaurant “dine and dash,” NC Walmart larcenies land man in jail 01/27/2020
Sheriff: Man attempts to steal pellet rifle from Ky. Walmart 01/26/2020
Person arrested after likely starting fires in Walmart near Kalamazoo, Mich. officials say 01/27/2020
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A person was arrested Monday evening after authorities say they likely started several small fires in a Walmart in Comstock Township.
The Comstock Township Fire Department around 5:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, received reports of a possible fire at the Walmart at 6065 Gull Road, according to Comstock Township fire Chief Matt Beauchamp.
Firefighters arrived to find a light haze throughout the store. Several fires started in the store were put out by employees before firefighters arrived. No one was injured. Complete article
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A person was arrested Monday evening after authorities say they likely started several small fires in a Walmart in Comstock Township.
The Comstock Township Fire Department around 5:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, received reports of a possible fire at the Walmart at 6065 Gull Road, according to Comstock Township fire Chief Matt Beauchamp.
Firefighters arrived to find a light haze throughout the store. Several fires started in the store were put out by employees before firefighters arrived. No one was injured. Complete article
Groton Conn. town police look to identify 3 following Walmart hit-and-run 01/27/2020
GROTON, CT (WFSB) - Police in the Town of Groton are hoping the public can help identify three people they said are associated with a hit-and-run.
The hit-and-run happened at the Walmart in town back on Jan. 24.
Monday, they released surveillance pictures of the three people. See them here. Complete article
GROTON, CT (WFSB) - Police in the Town of Groton are hoping the public can help identify three people they said are associated with a hit-and-run.
The hit-and-run happened at the Walmart in town back on Jan. 24.
Monday, they released surveillance pictures of the three people. See them here. Complete article
Man accused of raping victim after walking them home from Fla. Walmart, investigators say 01/27/2020
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies have arrested a man who they said raped a victim after walking that person home from a local Walmart store.
WESH 2 News looked into how deputies were able to track down their suspect.
According to investigators, around midnight Thursday, a victim was walking from a nearby apartment complex to a neighborhood Walmart when they were approached by a stranger.
Deputies said that stranger befriended the victim and ended up raping them. Complete article
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies have arrested a man who they said raped a victim after walking that person home from a local Walmart store.
WESH 2 News looked into how deputies were able to track down their suspect.
According to investigators, around midnight Thursday, a victim was walking from a nearby apartment complex to a neighborhood Walmart when they were approached by a stranger.
Deputies said that stranger befriended the victim and ended up raping them. Complete article
Walmart 'monitoring' coronavirus, equity markets fall on potential global economy impact 01/28/2020
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Impacts on the global economy from the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak are beginning to spread with business closures, travel restrictions, and losses in equity markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday fell 1.6 percent, the Standard & Poor’s 500 was down 1.6 percent and NASDAQ was down 1.9 percent. Bentonville-based Walmart Inc. and Springdale-based Tyson Foods are two Arkansas companies with operations in China. Wuhan, China, a city in the central part of the country with 11 million residents, is on what Chinese officials call a lockdown. Residents aren’t allowed to leave, and visitors aren’t allowed in. The lockdown, according to some reports, extends in some form to more than 57 million people in 15 Chinese cities.
As of Monday afternoon, Chinese officials were reporting that the virus death toll was above 80, with about 2,800 confirmed cases in the county and “several dozen” cases confirmed in Australia, Japan, and the United States.
KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Disney are just some of the U.S. based operators to close numerous stories in and around Wuhan.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that as of Monday there were 110 cases being monitored in 26 states. Of those, just five were positive and 73 were pending. Confirmed cases are in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Washington. Complete article
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Impacts on the global economy from the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak are beginning to spread with business closures, travel restrictions, and losses in equity markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday fell 1.6 percent, the Standard & Poor’s 500 was down 1.6 percent and NASDAQ was down 1.9 percent. Bentonville-based Walmart Inc. and Springdale-based Tyson Foods are two Arkansas companies with operations in China. Wuhan, China, a city in the central part of the country with 11 million residents, is on what Chinese officials call a lockdown. Residents aren’t allowed to leave, and visitors aren’t allowed in. The lockdown, according to some reports, extends in some form to more than 57 million people in 15 Chinese cities.
As of Monday afternoon, Chinese officials were reporting that the virus death toll was above 80, with about 2,800 confirmed cases in the county and “several dozen” cases confirmed in Australia, Japan, and the United States.
KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Disney are just some of the U.S. based operators to close numerous stories in and around Wuhan.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that as of Monday there were 110 cases being monitored in 26 states. Of those, just five were positive and 73 were pending. Confirmed cases are in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Washington. Complete article
Ariz. Walmart funds Mental Health First Aid courses 01/28/2020
Ex-Walmart cashier who pocketed over $100K pleads guilty in Tenn. 01/2/2020
Homeless man ID'd as hero who saved baby during El Paso Tx. Walmart mass shooting 01/28/2020
Westfield Mass. police seeking to ID suspects in Walmart credit card fraud investigation 01/28/2020
Death investigation underway near Walmart in Hamburg Ky. 01/29/2020
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police are working with the Fayette County Coroner's Office as they investigate a man's death.
The man was found around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in a woodline off Sir Barton Way near the gas station in front of Walmart.
An officer on scene told WKYT that foul play is not suspected, but the cause of death remains unclear.
Lexington police said the area is a popular place for the homeless to set up camps. Complete article
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police are working with the Fayette County Coroner's Office as they investigate a man's death.
The man was found around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in a woodline off Sir Barton Way near the gas station in front of Walmart.
An officer on scene told WKYT that foul play is not suspected, but the cause of death remains unclear.
Lexington police said the area is a popular place for the homeless to set up camps. Complete article
Man stabbed at Owatonna Minn. Walmart, suspect apprehended 01/27/2020
OWATONNA — An Owatonna man was stabbed at Walmart on Saturday morning, according to the Owatonna Police Department.
At approximately 9:58 a.m., the police responded to a report at the Owatonna Walmart of a man being stabbed. The 37-year-old victim, identified as Arnulfo Bermea, was transported to the Owatonna Hospital by the Mayo Ambulance and then transferred to another facility in Mankato for treatment.
“[The stabbing] took place in the frozen food and dairy area,” said Captain Eric Rethemeier, adding that Bermea’s injuries are non-life threatening. “The suspect was then arrested at a traffic stop on Front and Cedar.” Complete article
OWATONNA — An Owatonna man was stabbed at Walmart on Saturday morning, according to the Owatonna Police Department.
At approximately 9:58 a.m., the police responded to a report at the Owatonna Walmart of a man being stabbed. The 37-year-old victim, identified as Arnulfo Bermea, was transported to the Owatonna Hospital by the Mayo Ambulance and then transferred to another facility in Mankato for treatment.
“[The stabbing] took place in the frozen food and dairy area,” said Captain Eric Rethemeier, adding that Bermea’s injuries are non-life threatening. “The suspect was then arrested at a traffic stop on Front and Cedar.” Complete article
8-year-old drives car in Wash. Walmart parking lot, strikes vehicle with woman, baby inside, police say 01/29/2020
RENTON, Wash. — An 8-year-old was driving a car that crashed into another car in the parking lot of a Walmart in Washington state on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Renton police officers responded to the store at 743 Rainier Ave. S. around 2:45 p.m. They said a father and his son were shopping inside when the son got the keys from his dad, ran ahead, started the car, put in in reverse and struck another moving car.
The car hit by the young driver had a mother and her 2-month-old child inside. Complete article
RENTON, Wash. — An 8-year-old was driving a car that crashed into another car in the parking lot of a Walmart in Washington state on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Renton police officers responded to the store at 743 Rainier Ave. S. around 2:45 p.m. They said a father and his son were shopping inside when the son got the keys from his dad, ran ahead, started the car, put in in reverse and struck another moving car.
The car hit by the young driver had a mother and her 2-month-old child inside. Complete article
Punches fly during fight at Nazareth Pa. area Walmart, cops say 01/29/2020
First words and then punches flew during a fight Monday night in the Nazareth area Walmart, Colonial Regional Police said.
Police didn’t say what led to the argument between Kasanna Boone and Lasheema Pettiford, both 29, about 8:30 p.m. in the store in the Northampton Crossings shopping center in Lower Nazareth Township.
But the argument turned physical near the electronics section, and ended with both women throwing punches and fighting each other to the ground, according to police. Complete article
First words and then punches flew during a fight Monday night in the Nazareth area Walmart, Colonial Regional Police said.
Police didn’t say what led to the argument between Kasanna Boone and Lasheema Pettiford, both 29, about 8:30 p.m. in the store in the Northampton Crossings shopping center in Lower Nazareth Township.
But the argument turned physical near the electronics section, and ended with both women throwing punches and fighting each other to the ground, according to police. Complete article
‘Incendiary device’ sparks small fire at Greensboro NC Walmart 01/29/2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A small fire at a Greensboro Walmart was connected back to an “incendiary device,” according to the Time Henshaw, Greensboro fire marshal.
At about 7:05 a.m., crews responded to a reported fire at Walmart on Wendover Avenue.
When firefighters arrived, there was no smoke outside and some smoke inside the building.
The investigation determined the fire was caused by an “incendiary device,” but the fire marshal did not identify a specific device. Complete article
Greensboro NC Walmart reopens after officials say man set clothing racks on fire inside 01/29/2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A small fire at a Greensboro Walmart was connected back to an “incendiary device,” according to the Time Henshaw, Greensboro fire marshal.
At about 7:05 a.m., crews responded to a reported fire at Walmart on Wendover Avenue.
When firefighters arrived, there was no smoke outside and some smoke inside the building.
The investigation determined the fire was caused by an “incendiary device,” but the fire marshal did not identify a specific device. Complete article
Greensboro NC Walmart reopens after officials say man set clothing racks on fire inside 01/29/2020
Walmart shoplifter spits on, injures Johnston County NC deputies, officials say 01/28/2020
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A Johnston County deputy was injured and another was spat on during a shoplifting arrest at a Walmart on Tuesday, deputies said.
The incident was reported as a shoplifting call at the Walmart on N.C. 42 near Interstate 40, according to Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jeff Caldwell.
The suspect had stolen a $20 and was spotted by the first deputy who arrived. That deputy approached the suspect who reached into his pocket and “threatened” the deputy, Caldwell said.
A fight between the pair ensued and the deputy injured a hand during the fight, Caldwell said. A second deputy arrived to help. The suspect then spat in that deputy’s face. Complete article
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A Johnston County deputy was injured and another was spat on during a shoplifting arrest at a Walmart on Tuesday, deputies said.
The incident was reported as a shoplifting call at the Walmart on N.C. 42 near Interstate 40, according to Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jeff Caldwell.
The suspect had stolen a $20 and was spotted by the first deputy who arrived. That deputy approached the suspect who reached into his pocket and “threatened” the deputy, Caldwell said.
A fight between the pair ensued and the deputy injured a hand during the fight, Caldwell said. A second deputy arrived to help. The suspect then spat in that deputy’s face. Complete article
Port Townsend man arrested after Poulsbo Wash. Walmart theft 01/28/2020
A Port Towsend man was arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $500 worth of items from a Walmart in Poulsbo in addition to charges of assaulting a Poulsbo Police Officer.
Officers with the Poulsbo Police Department were called to the scene at Walmart on Jan. 4, after security officers noticed a man who appeared to be concealing items in his cart and pockets.
According to court documents, an officer saw the man, later identified as 35-year-old Joseph Gaikowski exit Walmart, bypassing all the checkout stands. Walmart’s security attempted to stop him but he ignored their directives to stop, let go of his cart and allegedly took off running, colliding with another man who had been holding a child.
When the Poulsbo officer made contact with Gaikowski, ordering him to stop, a statement of probable cause states that Gaikowski said “nope” and then charged at the officer, knocking him into a pallet outside the store’s entrance. The officer was able to simultaneously shove Gaikowski into a vending machine, slowing him down but not preventing him from escaping. The officer saw Gaikowski take off and get into a green 2001 Volkswagen GTI registered to a resident of Sequim. Complete article
A Port Towsend man was arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $500 worth of items from a Walmart in Poulsbo in addition to charges of assaulting a Poulsbo Police Officer.
Officers with the Poulsbo Police Department were called to the scene at Walmart on Jan. 4, after security officers noticed a man who appeared to be concealing items in his cart and pockets.
According to court documents, an officer saw the man, later identified as 35-year-old Joseph Gaikowski exit Walmart, bypassing all the checkout stands. Walmart’s security attempted to stop him but he ignored their directives to stop, let go of his cart and allegedly took off running, colliding with another man who had been holding a child.
When the Poulsbo officer made contact with Gaikowski, ordering him to stop, a statement of probable cause states that Gaikowski said “nope” and then charged at the officer, knocking him into a pallet outside the store’s entrance. The officer was able to simultaneously shove Gaikowski into a vending machine, slowing him down but not preventing him from escaping. The officer saw Gaikowski take off and get into a green 2001 Volkswagen GTI registered to a resident of Sequim. Complete article
Woodstock Ga. Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects Found In Walmart 01/28/2020
WOODSTOCK, GA — Woodstock Police arrest two men following an armed robbery call at a local gas station early Friday morning.
Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Friday, the Woodstock Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Circle K gas station, 12155 Hwy 92.
Officers determined two males approached a female at the gas pumps and took out a handgun, demanded her purse, vehicle, and other valuables. During the incident, the victim was able to escape into the Circle K where she was able to contact 911.
The suspects were seen on video fleeing across Hwy 92 on foot. At 6:10 a.m., Woodstock Police officers, with the help of Walmart employees, were able to locate both men inside Walmart. Complete article
WOODSTOCK, GA — Woodstock Police arrest two men following an armed robbery call at a local gas station early Friday morning.
Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Friday, the Woodstock Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Circle K gas station, 12155 Hwy 92.
Officers determined two males approached a female at the gas pumps and took out a handgun, demanded her purse, vehicle, and other valuables. During the incident, the victim was able to escape into the Circle K where she was able to contact 911.
The suspects were seen on video fleeing across Hwy 92 on foot. At 6:10 a.m., Woodstock Police officers, with the help of Walmart employees, were able to locate both men inside Walmart. Complete article
Walmart Robots May Be Good for Investors, Bad for Employees 01/17/2020
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) employs 45,000 workers to pick orders for its grocery pickup business, according to comments made by a company executive at the 2019 Groceryshop convention. That's a sizable workforce manually doing work that seemingly could -- maybe should -- be automated.
That automation process has now started with the company testing its new Alphabot in its Salem, New Hampshire, location. The robot handles much of the order-picking process. That's good for investors watching the company's bottom line. It's less than encouraging for workers hoping to hold onto their jobs. Complete article
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) employs 45,000 workers to pick orders for its grocery pickup business, according to comments made by a company executive at the 2019 Groceryshop convention. That's a sizable workforce manually doing work that seemingly could -- maybe should -- be automated.
That automation process has now started with the company testing its new Alphabot in its Salem, New Hampshire, location. The robot handles much of the order-picking process. That's good for investors watching the company's bottom line. It's less than encouraging for workers hoping to hold onto their jobs. Complete article
Rockford man pleads guilty to Ill. Walmart burglary scheme 01/27/2020
Nebraska Walmart shoplifting call leads to meth arrest 01/28/2020
Conyers Ga. Police seek Walmart shoplifting suspects 01/28/2020
Man wanted for shoplifting $300 worth of goods from Pasco Wash. Walmart on Christmas Eve 01/27/2020
Former Fla. Wal-Mart cashier accused of theft lands back behind bars 01/29/2020
2 Alabama Walmart stores announce new hours, no longer open 24 hours 01/30/2020
Shooting occurs at Appomattox Va. Walmart 01/29/2020
A shooting occurred at the Appomattox Walmart parking lot Tuesday night, but no one was hit, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.
Appomattox County Sheriff Donald Simpson said that the call came in at 8:16 p.m.
An area of the parking lot allegedly was cordoned off after the incident, leading to public stipulation. When contacted concerning the incident, Simpson clarified that no one was hit in the shooting, so there were no injuries.
The sheriff’s office is actively pursuing leads, and no one is charged at this time. Complete article
A shooting occurred at the Appomattox Walmart parking lot Tuesday night, but no one was hit, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office.
Appomattox County Sheriff Donald Simpson said that the call came in at 8:16 p.m.
An area of the parking lot allegedly was cordoned off after the incident, leading to public stipulation. When contacted concerning the incident, Simpson clarified that no one was hit in the shooting, so there were no injuries.
The sheriff’s office is actively pursuing leads, and no one is charged at this time. Complete article
SPD: Ex-felon caught at Nevada Walmart with shotgun and two handguns 01/29/2020
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO)-- The Sparks Police Department got a call Wednesday of an armed man wearing a bandolier of shotgun shells at the Walmart at 5065 Pyramid Way.
Police went to the store and confirmed it. It turns out Joe Elton Mosley, 42, had been previously convicted of felonies and legally was not allowed to have guns.
Sparks police arrested Mosley on three counts of an ex-felon possessing a gun and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.
The initial report at 4:55 p.m. was of a man with a gun inside Walmart. Police got there and security confirmed they saw Mosley and he was wearing a military-style vest and a bandoleer of shotgun shells across his chest. Complete article
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO)-- The Sparks Police Department got a call Wednesday of an armed man wearing a bandolier of shotgun shells at the Walmart at 5065 Pyramid Way.
Police went to the store and confirmed it. It turns out Joe Elton Mosley, 42, had been previously convicted of felonies and legally was not allowed to have guns.
Sparks police arrested Mosley on three counts of an ex-felon possessing a gun and three counts of carrying a concealed weapon.
The initial report at 4:55 p.m. was of a man with a gun inside Walmart. Police got there and security confirmed they saw Mosley and he was wearing a military-style vest and a bandoleer of shotgun shells across his chest. Complete article
Monroe County man alleged to have embezzled thousands from Walmart in Moundsville WV 01/28/2020
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A Monroe County man has been arrested after embezzling thousands of dollars from Walmart in Moundsville.
An investigation was reported to Moundsville police by the store earlier this month -- and they found their answer.
For almost four months, employee Kenneth Werkau is alleged to have taken money and gift cards from the cash register in the electronics department.
Everything together added up to a big number -- $128,000. Complete article
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A Monroe County man has been arrested after embezzling thousands of dollars from Walmart in Moundsville.
An investigation was reported to Moundsville police by the store earlier this month -- and they found their answer.
For almost four months, employee Kenneth Werkau is alleged to have taken money and gift cards from the cash register in the electronics department.
Everything together added up to a big number -- $128,000. Complete article
Crash knocks out traffic lights at Durant Okla. Walmart 01/29/2020
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A traffic light has been knocked out after an accident by the Durant Walmart.
Bryan County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post a 'significant accident' at W. Main and University Place destroyed the traffic signal light controller and disabled the traffic lights at the intersection.
Officials say the intersection will be impacted for the next 24 to 48 hours until a replacement traffic signal has been installed. Complete article
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A traffic light has been knocked out after an accident by the Durant Walmart.
Bryan County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post a 'significant accident' at W. Main and University Place destroyed the traffic signal light controller and disabled the traffic lights at the intersection.
Officials say the intersection will be impacted for the next 24 to 48 hours until a replacement traffic signal has been installed. Complete article
Louisiana's Supreme Court: Walmart doesn't owe 3rd party's online sales taxes 01/30/2020
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana's Supreme Court says Walmart isn't responsible for paying sales taxes for items sold through its online “marketplace” for third-party sellers.
Wednesday's decision comes in a case involving a New Orleans suburb. But an attorney involved in the case says it's being watched around the country.
The 4-3 decision says Walmart.com did not assume the tax obligation for independent retailers using the Walmart.com online marketplace. Complete article
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana's Supreme Court says Walmart isn't responsible for paying sales taxes for items sold through its online “marketplace” for third-party sellers.
Wednesday's decision comes in a case involving a New Orleans suburb. But an attorney involved in the case says it's being watched around the country.
The 4-3 decision says Walmart.com did not assume the tax obligation for independent retailers using the Walmart.com online marketplace. Complete article
Walmart cuts jobs in Manhattan amid e-commerce shakeup 01/29/2020
Walmart's shakeup of its e-commerce operations will cost more New Yorkers their jobs.
The retail behemoth filed a notice with the state Labor Department that it will lay off 29 people from its 56-person office in Flatiron District by April 24. The office, at 54 W. 21st St., is home to part of the company's e-commerce division, including an incubator that develops new brands in health, beauty, wellness and home furnishings, according to the notice.
A Walmart spokeswoman said the company is "integrating many of these (incubator) brands as private brands within Walmart as we continue to deepen our category expertise and strengthen our ability to offer customers a larger range of products." Complete article
Walmart's shakeup of its e-commerce operations will cost more New Yorkers their jobs.
The retail behemoth filed a notice with the state Labor Department that it will lay off 29 people from its 56-person office in Flatiron District by April 24. The office, at 54 W. 21st St., is home to part of the company's e-commerce division, including an incubator that develops new brands in health, beauty, wellness and home furnishings, according to the notice.
A Walmart spokeswoman said the company is "integrating many of these (incubator) brands as private brands within Walmart as we continue to deepen our category expertise and strengthen our ability to offer customers a larger range of products." Complete article
Sturbridge Mass. police seek suspects who allegedly passed bogus $100 bills at Walmart 01/30/2020
Walmart buys first-ever Super Bowl commercial 01/30/2020
Bank inside southwest Houston Tx. Walmart robbed; 5 suspects in custody 01/30/2020
There was a scare for Walmart customers and employees when a group of armed suspects robbed a bank inside the store.
HOUSTON — A bank inside a Walmart was robbed Thursday in southwest Houston.
It happened around 11:30 a.m.at the Woodforest Bank inside the Walmart at 9460 at West Sam Houston Parkway.
The FBI said five suspects were taken into custody about two miles away near the South Sam Houston Parkway at West Bellfort, according to the Houston Police Department. ......
There was also a gun and what appeared to be several bags of money on the hood of a car. Complete article
There was a scare for Walmart customers and employees when a group of armed suspects robbed a bank inside the store.
HOUSTON — A bank inside a Walmart was robbed Thursday in southwest Houston.
It happened around 11:30 a.m.at the Woodforest Bank inside the Walmart at 9460 at West Sam Houston Parkway.
The FBI said five suspects were taken into custody about two miles away near the South Sam Houston Parkway at West Bellfort, according to the Houston Police Department. ......
There was also a gun and what appeared to be several bags of money on the hood of a car. Complete article
Crime Insider: Man stabbed at Chester Va. Walmart 01/30/2020
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at a Chester Walmart on Thursday.
Crime Insider sources say a man armed with a knife stabbed another man.
When police arrived, they found evidence near the Verizon building across from the Walmart parking lot, but were unable to locate a victim. Complete article
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Walmart parking lot 01/3/2020
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at a Chester Walmart on Thursday.
Crime Insider sources say a man armed with a knife stabbed another man.
When police arrived, they found evidence near the Verizon building across from the Walmart parking lot, but were unable to locate a victim. Complete article
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Walmart parking lot 01/3/2020
Corpus Christi police clear up Greenwood Walmart incident 01/30/2020
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Coastal Bend Facebook page created several posts stating law enforcement officers were effecting an arrest in the Walmart parking lot at SPID and Greenwood, according to Corpus Christi police.
The post described a heavily armed suspect stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise, and the store was placed on lockdown. The post also stated that the offender had been identified as a suspect in other robberies in the area.
Police say the report was highly inaccurate, and the Facebook posts caused fear and panic within the community.
According to police, the actual incident was the recovery of a stolen vehicle that occurred earlier in the day, and Texas DPS Troopers handled it. Complete article
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Coastal Bend Facebook page created several posts stating law enforcement officers were effecting an arrest in the Walmart parking lot at SPID and Greenwood, according to Corpus Christi police.
The post described a heavily armed suspect stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise, and the store was placed on lockdown. The post also stated that the offender had been identified as a suspect in other robberies in the area.
Police say the report was highly inaccurate, and the Facebook posts caused fear and panic within the community.
According to police, the actual incident was the recovery of a stolen vehicle that occurred earlier in the day, and Texas DPS Troopers handled it. Complete article
Small electrical fire at Fountain Colorado Walmart 01/30/2020
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KKTV) - Fountain fire department responded to calls to the Walmart off of South Highway 85.
They said one of the warming stations at the front of the store caught fire, but was quickly put out by employees before crews got to the area.
The store is now back open and allowing customers back in the store. Complete article
FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KKTV) - Fountain fire department responded to calls to the Walmart off of South Highway 85.
They said one of the warming stations at the front of the store caught fire, but was quickly put out by employees before crews got to the area.
The store is now back open and allowing customers back in the store. Complete article
Richland Township Pa. Walmart to receive $1.4M makeover 01/30/2020
Va. Walmart briefly evacuated due to smoke 01/30/2020
Kilgore Tx. police seek identity of Walmart theft suspect 01/30/2020
Baltimore man accused of theft, using counterfeit money at Westminster Md. Walmart 01/30/2020 A Baltimore man is accused of using using counterfeit money and stealing more than $800 worth of items from Walmart in Westminster. Milton David Nelson, 65, is charged with three counts of possessing/issuing false currency, two counts of theft of between $100 and $1,500 and one count of theft scheme, all misdemeanors. Nelson was arrested by a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Jan. 22 and released the next day after posting $3,500 in unsecured personal bond.
Man pleads guilty to killing woman, driving body to Colorado Springs Walmart in April 2019 01/30/2020
Robber snatches purse from woman in Baxter Minn. Walmart parking lot 01/31/2020
Police: Man stole several TVs from Decatur Ill. Walmart stores 01/31/2020
Police: Man Wanted After Walking Into Hempfield Township Pa. Walmart, Pointing Gun At Cashier And Robbing Store 01/31/2020
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDAK) — Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a local Walmart.
On Friday, the Pennsylvania State Police said the suspect walked into the customer service section, displayed a gun toward the cashier and left with the money.
Police say the suspect fled into the parking lot toward State Route 30.
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDAK) — Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a local Walmart.
On Friday, the Pennsylvania State Police said the suspect walked into the customer service section, displayed a gun toward the cashier and left with the money.
Police say the suspect fled into the parking lot toward State Route 30.
Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff GreenfieldComplete article
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Robbery, Walmart, 2200 Greengate Ctr, Hempfield Twp. W/N M Black Hoodie, Blue Jean's & gloves came into customer service, displayed a handgun towards the cashier and left w/ an unk amount of cash. Fled into the parking lot towards SR 30. Contact Tpr Sobecki, 724 832 3256
Father and son arrested after damaging display case at Fla. Wal-Mart 01/31/2020
A father and son were arrested after allegedly causing hundreds of dollars in damage to a display case at Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages.
Michael James Adler, 60, and his son Harry Joseph Adler, 32, who both live in the PepperTree Apartments in Wildwood, were arrested early Thursday morning after they damaged a security display case while attempting to remove a Go-Pro camera, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Harry Adler, who was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, kicked the display case multiple times and tried to pry it open with his hands. His father, a native of Oceanside, N.Y., joined in the effort and the display case sustained about $500 in damage. The incident was captured on video surveillance.
A deputy stopped the pair in the store’s parking lot. Complete article
A father and son were arrested after allegedly causing hundreds of dollars in damage to a display case at Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages.
Michael James Adler, 60, and his son Harry Joseph Adler, 32, who both live in the PepperTree Apartments in Wildwood, were arrested early Thursday morning after they damaged a security display case while attempting to remove a Go-Pro camera, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Harry Adler, who was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, kicked the display case multiple times and tried to pry it open with his hands. His father, a native of Oceanside, N.Y., joined in the effort and the display case sustained about $500 in damage. The incident was captured on video surveillance.
A deputy stopped the pair in the store’s parking lot. Complete article
Woman approached by fake Walmart employee, Hopkinsville Ky. PD finds suspect 01/31/2020
The Hopkinsville Police Department posted on social media Friday that a woman was approached Thursday night at the Hopkinsville Walmart by an unidentified black male claiming to be a store employee.
According to HPD, the man stated that the store had caught her on camera stealing. He allegedly told the woman that he needed her to empty her pockets.
When she refused to empty her pockets, HPD said the man told her that we would “just follow her to her car to make sure she didn’t steal anything.”
The woman did not allow the man to follow her to her car. Instead, she went to a clearly-identifiable Walmart associate and explained the situation.
According to the social media post, she told store associates that she could smell alcohol on the man’s breath. Walmart associates verified that the man did not work for the store. Complete article
The Hopkinsville Police Department posted on social media Friday that a woman was approached Thursday night at the Hopkinsville Walmart by an unidentified black male claiming to be a store employee.
According to HPD, the man stated that the store had caught her on camera stealing. He allegedly told the woman that he needed her to empty her pockets.
When she refused to empty her pockets, HPD said the man told her that we would “just follow her to her car to make sure she didn’t steal anything.”
The woman did not allow the man to follow her to her car. Instead, she went to a clearly-identifiable Walmart associate and explained the situation.
According to the social media post, she told store associates that she could smell alcohol on the man’s breath. Walmart associates verified that the man did not work for the store. Complete article
Waxahachie Tx. Police Searching For Teen Last Seen At Walmart 5 Nights Ago 01/31/2020
WAXAHACHIE (CBSDFW.COM) – Detectives with the Waxahachie Police Department are searching for a 14-year-old who was last seen when she went to school five days ago.
Angelina Church left Waxahachie High School between 11:30 and 12 on Monday wearing a black and white hoodie, blue jeans, and black Converse shoes. Later that evening, she was last seen leaving the Walmart in Red Oak.
But since that time, detectives have followed up on numerous leads but haven’t found Church. Complete article
WAXAHACHIE (CBSDFW.COM) – Detectives with the Waxahachie Police Department are searching for a 14-year-old who was last seen when she went to school five days ago.
Angelina Church left Waxahachie High School between 11:30 and 12 on Monday wearing a black and white hoodie, blue jeans, and black Converse shoes. Later that evening, she was last seen leaving the Walmart in Red Oak.
But since that time, detectives have followed up on numerous leads but haven’t found Church. Complete article
Did Walmart Waste $3.3 Billion on Jet.com? 01/31/2020
The e-commerce site is a shell of what it was when the retailer purchased it.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) was criticized for spending $3.3 billion on Jet.com in 2016 because it was an unprofitable and unproven e-commerce site, though many believed the true purpose was to get the brains behind the business, Marc Lore, the e-commerce wunderkind who sold his online diaper business to Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) for $545 million.
But now, just over three years later -- and following a period of dramatic upheaval in the retailer's e-commerce division in 2019, as well as its U.S. business as a whole -- it seems the critics were right: Complete article
The e-commerce site is a shell of what it was when the retailer purchased it.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) was criticized for spending $3.3 billion on Jet.com in 2016 because it was an unprofitable and unproven e-commerce site, though many believed the true purpose was to get the brains behind the business, Marc Lore, the e-commerce wunderkind who sold his online diaper business to Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) for $545 million.
But now, just over three years later -- and following a period of dramatic upheaval in the retailer's e-commerce division in 2019, as well as its U.S. business as a whole -- it seems the critics were right: Complete article
Walmart lays off employees from NYC Allswell, e-commerce divisions 01/30/2020
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is laying off more than half of its employees at the New York City office where its Allswell mattress brand and other e-commerce functions are based.
According to Business Insider, the company will lay off 29 of the 56 employees at the office effective April 24. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is laying off more than half of its employees at the New York City office where its Allswell mattress brand and other e-commerce functions are based.
According to Business Insider, the company will lay off 29 of the 56 employees at the office effective April 24. Complete article
Walmart Seeks To Undo $6M Verdict In Calif. Meal Break Suit 01/3/2020
Law360, Los Angeles (January 31, 2020, 9:57 PM EST) -- Walmart urged a California federal judge Friday to toss a jury’s verdict that awarded a class of employees $6.1 million because the company discouraged meal breaks by requiring workers to go through metal detectors to leave work, saying the workers didn’t prove that they were all discouraged from taking breaks.
At a hearing in downtown Los Angeles, attorneys for Walmart asked U.S. District Judge André Birotte Jr. to enter judgment as a matter of law in the company’s favor even thought a jury in April awarded workers at a fulfillment center in Chino, California $6.1 million, arguing that there was no... Complete article
Law360, Los Angeles (January 31, 2020, 9:57 PM EST) -- Walmart urged a California federal judge Friday to toss a jury’s verdict that awarded a class of employees $6.1 million because the company discouraged meal breaks by requiring workers to go through metal detectors to leave work, saying the workers didn’t prove that they were all discouraged from taking breaks.
At a hearing in downtown Los Angeles, attorneys for Walmart asked U.S. District Judge André Birotte Jr. to enter judgment as a matter of law in the company’s favor even thought a jury in April awarded workers at a fulfillment center in Chino, California $6.1 million, arguing that there was no... Complete article
Is Walmart Offering Via Text Message a $1,000 Coupon for Free Merch? 01/31/2020 Snopes: Scam Coupon scams are common ways perpetrators can use technology to deceive people.
Man arrested for stealing purses from Tenn. Walmart customers 01/31/2020
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